Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
This thread has reminded me of the time a while ago when I booked a table for one in a rather nice restaurant in Georgetown (Washington DC). I showed up on time, properly dressed, and of course with my credit card, ready for a nice meal with wine. The restaurant refused to seat me alone in their regular dining room and instead made me take a table in their much less formal bar area, where a bunch of drunks (that I assume were overentitled young adult offspring from the embassy community) harassed me, including having the waiter deliver a message to me, complete with four letter expletives that could easily been interpreted as a personal threat. At that point, I left as soon as possible, insisting that the restaurant call a taxi for me immediately and escort me to the vehicle.
I'm sorry you had that experience. I was in Georgetown last year, and decided to go for a nice meal by myself, booked through the concierge. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating, the owner checked on me, the waiter was attentive, they ensured I was at a good table (not shoved in a corner like some places when I dine alone). I'm struggling to recall the name, but if it comes to me I will let you know to try it next time.