EEK! Sorry you have had a bad experience there. We've never had anything like that happen to us. As a matter of fact, I had dinner there two days ago, and it was perfect... the menu has been revised, and there were plenty of affordable, delicious new items... the hostess was sweet - even moved us to a better table voluntarily.

You should let them know of the problems you've had. They would probably be horrified, and I'm certain they would do anything they could to make it up to you... especially since you go there so often for drinks and lunch.

Of course, it's a matter of preference on seating. Personally, I like the tables with a view of "Dog Beach"... all the locals bring their dogs to swim in the late afternoon, and we get a kick out of all the frolicking and fun. My husband likes the bikinis!

I'm in Key West today, and Hurricane Michelle has caused a tourist evactuation. We're going to hang in there for another day to see if the locals will be evacuated... Louie's is still open. Powerboat Races are cancelled, though.

See ya!