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post Dec 12 2006, 07:26 AM
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This has always been one of my favorite places to eat in town. The move from their old cramped locale in Long Beach, to their much roomier spot along the harbor was long overdue, and very welcome. The menu is very solid and affordable, the staff are always nice, and the owner is a stand up guy. If you go, make sure to try to sit in the backroom with a view of the harbor, as it gives a unique look at the lighthouses (both old and new) and the boats moving around. They also have nice outdoor seating for the two days we call "summer" smile.gif
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post Dec 12 2006, 09:27 AM
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Swing belly's was not in LB. It was at Stop 2, in Sheridan Beach--which is one of the ugliest areas in the city.

From a little experience, I have seen some employees not treated well there, and I suppose that will keep me from ever going.


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post Dec 12 2006, 12:13 PM
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Last time I ate there, it was me, my two minor children, my boyfriend and his two minor children. The service wasn't that great but a 15% gratuity was automatically added to our bill because we were a party of six. Never mind the fact that four in our party were under the age of 15! Yeah, the food was good and the decor/ambience was nice, but the waitress was inattentive and one time we had to go look for her because she forgot our beverages--brought our food and nothing to drink. Then we had to tip her 15%. Talk about pouring salt in a wound.


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post Jan 11 2007, 04:53 AM
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Though I'm a big fan of Swingbelly's I had a disappointing experience there while home for the holidays. They stuck us in the very back room - understandable as they were busy - but it was like we were in no-man's land. I had to get up and walk to the front desk three times to ask where our waitress was. The food was still great - and this won't keep me from going there - but if they should cut out that back room. It has none of the "vibe" of the rest of the restaurant, and they obviously can't service it properly.
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post Feb 26 2007, 08:04 PM
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Update - regarding my above post - I emailed the owner of Swingbelly's regarding my experience and got a very cordial reply and an big apology. I was hoping for a complimentary dinner - biggrin.gif - but I have a feeling this was an isolated incident. Just didn't want my above post to be my only post about Swingbelly's - a place I still love and WILL eat at the next time I'm in town.
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post Feb 27 2007, 11:04 AM
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I am concerned about things I have heard from employees: Not the best labor relations around.


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post Feb 28 2007, 12:34 AM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Feb 27 2007, 11:04 AM) *

I am concerned about things I have heard from employees: Not the best labor relations around.



Come on, Roger - dish!
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