Bill J.
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Entirely on a whim, a dreary, rainy Friday night led to the Skylark Cafe & Club largely after perusing an eclectic menu.
In person, the establishment is sparse, with perhaps a dozen tables along one wall, a seating area to the side. Live music is featured; this diner did not attend the performance.
Two bacon cheeseburgers (very good; loaded with condiments), french fries (see photo), ONE Lemon Drop, and ONE Diet Seattle Soda became a $62 tab.
This was only disclosed after providing an $8 tip, for initially prompt, then absent, service.
The bill seemed high for two burgers, one cocktail, and one soda, and the bartender (not the server) explained that the fries were $4 per serving. That is consistent with the menu, however, when the order was placed, “Happy Hour” was in effect. It was the SERVER who advised the same, bringing our party’s attention to the $1 fries on the Happy Hour menu.
Were the burgers $15, $16 (as the menu seemed to suggest), or are they actually $18?
This will be a mystery since our party concluded a return will NOT be necessary.
If you bravely venture down the length of Delridge Avenue (from the south) or take the first right as you exit the West Seattle Bridge on Delridge, you can sample the burger for yourself, although, this diner will encourage CONFIRMING the price for every item order to avoid upset.
P.S. Dine soon. The establishment is in jeopardy of the upcoming West Seattle Light Rail service.