Denny's

As I pulled into the lot, I thought the place might not be open. I knew I'd not pulled in properly but was attempting to make call to secure lodging. Was confronted by employee that came up to car door as I was on phone telling me if I was coming in I couldn't stay parked as I was. I was partially in handicap stall with handicap plates on vehicle. When I concluded call moved my van to back of building parking between 2 vehicles. Went into restaurant that had very few customers. Walked over to low chairs at counter and was about to select one when I was asked question by a person. I asked it be repeated as I didn't understand. I was being asked if I was there to gamble. Mind you this was my 1st time in that restaurant. I voiced back wasn't this a Denny's food restaurant? Didn't realize it was a gaming parlor. The person became angry at my statement saying there was a sign saying wait to be seated. In my attempt to explain I've never been asked at any other Denny's throughout WA or OR to wait to be seated at the counter he kept cutting me off without listening. I was hot, sweat dripping down my face. I just needed to sit down and order food. He clearly wasn't in agreement. We both said words which resulted in my saying I should probably just go to my hotel. He said yes as he didn't need to be spoken to so rudely and told me to leave. He went to the back of the restaurant - the other server ignored me completely. I stood waiting to be seated for several minutes then sat at counter chair again waiting for service. He eventually came back out and I was able to order my coffee and meal. I didn't know Denny's had gambling at restaurants in Oregon. Yes my voice was a bit louder than I usually speak , however, I didn't use any bad language or words to him. I feel my encounter with that location was totally out of character with any other Denny's I've visited. I can see why they looked closed with no cars along the original side I stopped at . I know it is a location I will attempt not to visit again. The server name on the check was Micheal.

Our server was very attentive, friendly, and helped us order the most beneficial way possible. There was a giant table before us, and she brought a cup of fruit for my 5-year-old because the wait was going to be a while. I had a veggie omelette without egg and they gave me extra veggies because of that. She passed by multiple times and gave us coffee and asked if we needed anything else. Definitely a good experience.

I've only been to Denny's once before this experience but this was sooo much fun. It was our prom night and we called right before going to see if they could sit a party of nine. There seemed to be only on man waiting that night, the restaurant wasn't to crowded but seemed like a lot of work for just one guy so the fact he was still super friendly to a party of nine wildly overdressed teenagers is worth acknowledging.

Second time in a year I have dined here. Both times were horrible. Thought that after a year, things may have changed. Not the case. First time the breakfast was horrible, eggs overcooked, bacon burnt and the veggies were brown :( This time burgers were so greasy, the buns were soaked and soggy. And the order of onion rings (5 small given, what a joke) were hard as rocks. Definitely not worthy of $15/plate. They will not be getting my business again.