Complaint Review: Niko's Greek Restaurant - Spokane, Washington
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Niko's Greek Restaurant Watch out for "specials" a great way to trick people, consumer ripoff Spokane, Washington
*Consumer Comment: Your mistake was going to Niko's, the issue here is one of expectations
*Author of original report: 8.1% tax
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This is against restaurants in general, but this one took the cake by exploiting the "specials" price. Tonite I went to Niko's in Spokane, WA for the first time. I looked at the menu and saw items were $16-$20 in price range, on the expensive side.
The lamb shank I wanted was $17 and I was about to order that when the waitress told me they had a lamb "special". Now is it just me or does the word "special" holds intrinsic meaning that you are getting a deal?
At the grocery store, do the "specials" cost more or less? They cost less. Not at restaurants though. They figured out this is a great way to trick people. When my bill came I was shocked to see that the lamb "special" was $28! 65% more than the regular lamb menu item! Factor in their 8.1% tip and 20% gratuity (which they assume when running your card for approval) and the difference is nearly $15. Granted it was lamb rack not shank, (though the waitress said it was lamb chops, and they can always change the portion versus the price). The lesson here is: when the waitress tells you they have items on "special", ask how much they cost, and if they cost 40% more than any other item on the menu, file a Rip Off Report!
Neil
Liberty Lake, Washington
U.S.A.
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#2 Consumer Comment
Your mistake was going to Niko's, the issue here is one of expectations
AUTHOR: John - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Your point is well taken. When a menu item is a "special" such as the old "blue plate special" we used to order at diners, it does imply that we are getting value for our dollar. But I don't think that you came in a place like Niko's looking for a good deal as much as a good meal.
Obviously the issue here is one of expectations. You thought the waitress was representing the menu item as being "on special" instead of a different item altogether. A misunderstanding, but I don't think it amounts to an indictment of fine dining restaurants as a whole.
By the way, if you want great mediterranian food in Spokane - go to the White House Grill in Post Falls. Their specials aren't on the menu so you ought not to have this problem in the future. Happy Dining.
#1 Author of original report
8.1% tax
AUTHOR: Neil - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, February 16, 2004
8.1% state tax that is.
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