Jimmy R.
Yelp
There are plenty of amazing restaurants in the area that offer more than just a good meal - but a warm and inviting atmosphere - something *most* restaurants in the valley excel at, and a huge part of why the area is so special. Well, not Folly, unfortunately.
My parents are seasonal residents and were becoming regulars at Folly. That came to an unfortunate end recently when they tried to take my wife and I there, and the owner, Kathleen, rudely refused our reservation. When booking a table on Yelp, it says to call for tables of 4 or more, and only takes reservations for 2. So, we called and left a message. To our surprise, Kathleen returned our call and proceeded to (very rudely) tell us that they no longer seat tables larger than 2. Fine - upsetting, but fine. But she didn't stop there - she continued to tell us that we should just find another restaurant in the area to eat at. She then told us that tables of 4 were known for their loud conversation and foul language! She went on and on and on about how awful tables of 4 were, and wasn't the least bit apologetic, warm, or caring about it - I felt like her therapist! Just listening on in horror as she went off on tables of 4. She hates them!
I have never in my life been spoken to in such a condescending manner - you'd think I walked in there naked and drunk. She didn't want our business and found the mere request of a table for 4 to be offensive. What?!
After she finished her rant, I for some reason still wanted to dine there, so I calmly told her that I understood, and we'd just sit separately, since we are two couples, after all - I didn't think this would be an issue - and she replied with a strong NO! "That would be even worse!" she said - "you'll just keep yelling across the tables at each other!"
I'm really not sure what neanderthal friends Kathleen dines with, but we live in NYC and have dinner with friends and family in Michelin starred restaurants and extremely small dining rooms, both of which manage to maintain their world-class atmospheres with tables of 4 and above.
I think Kathleen is in the wrong line of work. And you know what - I'm sitting at a table of 1 right now, and I've got something foul to say to Kathleen - it starts with "F" and it ain't Folly!
There's lots of amazing restaurants in the area - Two Tannery is about 10 minutes up the road and Cask & Kiln is about 1 minute down the road. Walk into either of those restaurants, and you'll be met with a better atmosphere, meal, and attitude. Folly doesn't want your business, but they do!