Johnny Mango

My friends and I had dinner there last night. We arrived an hour earlier than we plannned following the advise of a worker. We called and they said they don’t take reservations for under 6 and some tables aren’t seated off the waitlist after 6:00PM. I saw a table of two arrive around 6:35 and they waited outside for awhile. They attempted to be seated an hour later when a table got up and our server told them no. They left visibly upset and annoyed.

Drinks and food were decent but the service was terrible. Our server disappeared for over 30 minutes so we had to ask others to help us. Half our drink orders did not come out. One of our guests did not receive a plate or silverware. She went to the bar for silverware but the roll up was missing a fork. Our server never offered refills and very directly kicked us out after we finished our entrees which we received 2 hours after we arrived (server issues, not kitchen). When our server was in view, she was texting near the kitchen instead of helping tables.

She asked if we wanted separate checks or one check and when we said to separate them, she told us it is easier to do one check and four cards. She also forgot what we ordered and had to come back to ask us what we had. She appeared to be under the influence of something and confused. I ended up leaving a 50% tip as we noticed the restaurant was closed (it closes at 8:00PM). Our meal was delayed and we weren’t able to enjoy more drinks because of our server but I worried that with the limited seating due to COVID that the servers maybe a part of a tip pool. I left additional money for their time. There were other tables there also as it was not late.

I’ve heard of Johnny Mango’s before and we attended on the suggestion of one of our MBA cohort members. It was extremely loud so we could not easily communicate. I will not return. I recommend you consider somewhere else to dine if you are in the area. Momocho is next door and the service and food are fantastic.