human
This is a luke-warm YES I'd recommend this place to a friend. It is fun, but not what I'd expect for the price. I have been to La Fondue several times over the last 20 years and the space and programming has change during this time. Last time was 8 years yrs ago and we spent a lot of money and had a great time and ambiance was amazing, but as a restaurant (food, service) it was kind of 'meh' in comparison to the early years. We just went back for a family birthday Dec 2019. The service was laughable. The server had a memorized 'spiel' that was delivered SO FAST that it sounded like a radio ad with small-print disclosures. We all laughed when he was done, and if it was our first time there, we'd be lost on ordering. Then he proceeded to tell us what we needed to order--again memorized. NO we ordered what we wanted. Everything about the evening was rushed, except my coffee which came after the bill was delivered and we were ready to walk out the door. That said, we were there 2.5 hours (salad, cheese, meat, chocolate) so we were there for awhile (our burner was slow to work so that added to time), but the way service was delivered was rushed and rote. They used to tell you a bit of history of fondue and talk to you as they prepared. Not anymore. The dessert service has gone way downhill. Our initial dessert set up this time allowed each person 1 strawberry and 1 banana for fruit (you can ask for refills if someone walks by), and no pineapple, apples, melons, or oranges are available--we were told that is just the way it is now. No peanut butter balls. Pound cake, rice crispy treats and cream puffs are most of it. Emphasis is on the elaborate decor and not on the experience, friendly hostesses or wait staff. Since fondue is a very basic cooking method and you do it yourself, you don't really go there for the amazing recipes, and their sauces were just OK. Overall disappointed but hope it was just a bad night. Not motivated to return.
gpt
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