Ivan L.
Yelp
My boyfriend and I (a gay couple) walked into this restaurant with our small, hypoallergenic puppy, and from the start the experience was uncomfortable and hostile.
We politely asked the woman at the register if it was okay to sit with our puppy. She clearly said yes, no problem. Based on that, we proceeded. However, when we asked to be seated, the host immediately gave us attitude and a cold, dismissive vibe. From the very beginning, his behavior felt aggressive and judgmental.
He abruptly said, "The dog needs to be on the floor," even though the puppy was calmly sitting in my boyfriend's lap and not bothering anyone. There was no explanation, no professionalism--just a tone of authority and hostility.
What made this worse is that our server took our drink order and had absolutely no issue with the dog, which tells me this was not being enforced consistently. Suddenly, the host started yelling across the restaurant--literally raising his voice--for everyone to hear, repeating that "it's policy" and that the dog must be on the ground.
I understand restaurants can have policies. What I cannot accept is being spoken to in a rude, humiliating, and unprofessional way. There is a respectful way to handle these situations, and this was not it.
For a so-called family-owned, LGBTQ-friendly business located in the heart of Broward County, an area known for diversity and inclusivity, this behavior was shocking and disappointing. The energy felt hostile, unwelcoming, and frankly homophobic.
We were treated like we didn't belong.
If you're LGBTQ+, or simply expect to be treated with basic respect, be cautious. Hospitality isn't just about food--it's about how you treat people. And this place failed miserably.