Bogey's Public House — Restaurant in Auburn

I ate at Bogey’s for lunch and dinner this week to see if the experience was the same (it was similar). Let’s start with the positive aspects of the restaurant. It looks nice inside with TV’s (games on display), different heights and types of seating, full bar with liquor, walk up bar window for golfers, clean, organized, and a good atmosphere. Every employee that I encountered was very nice, they smiled, were polite, and appeared to like their jobs. The patio was nice and it had a great view of the rolling golf course.

For lunch, the parking lot was packed but that was because everyone was out playing golf. There were only a few people in the bar/restaurant area so it was nice and the noise level was low.

At dinner, the parking lot was also packed but the golfers were finished so the bar/restaurant was pretty full. The employees were great even though they were much busier. I was so happy about the service that I tipped over 20%.

Now for the disappointing aspects of this place. As far as I can tell, all of the meat was frozen. I asked about the wings and other chicken and the waitress said that it was indeed frozen. Frozen food just doesn’t taste as good as fresh food.

This part really burns me up, the happy hour menu is a “Not so Happy, Happy Hour!” A happy hour (HH) is supposed to contain deals to bring you into the establishment. The items are listed in a way that most people won’t immediately see that they aren’t getting much of a deal. Here are two examples. You really have to pay attention to the details. They lower the portion size on the HH items so you don’t realize that you aren’t getting a deal. The sliders on the HH are $6 for two ($3 per slider). The regular menu gives you three for $9.99 ($3.33 per slider). You are only saving $0.33 per slider. The wings on the HH are $6 for four ($1.50 per wing). The regular menu is 1-lb (six wings per waitress) for $10.99 ($1.83 per wing). You are only saving $0.33 per wing. That’s not a deal! Do you guys see a pattern? $0.33 is not an accident (and not a deal or worth HH). I was told by the waitress that the other items are smaller than regular menu so you aren’t saving any money. If the owners are too cheap to be able to afford a HH than dump the menu. I can’t be the only person that’s noticed.

The noise level at dinner time was like I was in a packed nightclub! I believe it’s because of the wood interior and the talking level of the customers. They really need something to absorb some of the sound. I wouldn’t be able to eat another dinner in there with that noise level.

The patio is great except for one main issue. They have two “No Smokin” signs which is a good idea but they are handwritten and spelled incorrectly. This isn’t a dive bar, it’s a nice golf course bar/restaurant. Everyone was dressed in nice casual clothing (polos, nice shorts, slacks). The owners can buy a two pack of professional no smoking signs on Amazon for $12.99! Use the rip off HH profits to pay for the no smoking signs.

This place is owned by the people that also own Oddfellas in downtown Auburn. They are opening another Oddfellas in Tacoma so I’m not sure why their last King County health inspection was so bad. They only received an “Okay” rating (which is really bad) on 4/16/19. It was for incorrect hot and cold holding temperatures. Improper food handling will make your customers sick. You guys already own a restaurant and should know better. The food has to be prepared safely. Also, shame on you for the less than honest HH menu. I’m not going back until I see a better health inspection report online and the HH menu is updated.

Waitresses/bartender- You were all great, I know the above wasn’t your fault! I’m giving this place three stars. The wait staff deserves five stars and the food/HH menu deserves one so I’m left with giving a three...

A side note to add about my dining experience at Bogeys Public House; I had mentioned about my Dad's French Dip where the roast bf was dry & was missing 1/2 the meat & that wasn't the only thing missing it also it came with an empty bowl for the Aujus and the waitress acted like we bothered her when he asked if he could get some & once again I just want to say I really hate going on about her,but we didn't let her ruin our 1st dinner out & the fact it was my Dad's 84 th bday I would think she would have been happy to be working, but maybe not? But at least know that we the public haven't been able to socialize let alone go out to dinner you could have at least made sure it was an enjoyable experience & she was tipped Very Well regardless the service because at least we cared enough knowing what the hospitality service has been through in this Pandemic! The 2 stars were for the...

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