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[proudlyfromNJ]

Actually we have a number of BYOB restaurants around here. They come in handy when you have family or friends  with you who like wine with dinner. Much cheaper.

[MarieIG]

I don't drink alcohol and DH rarely does.  It could be that we just don't notice slow service because we like to be left alone to talk.

[speedy girl]

I've noticed we seem to get faster service if we don't order drinks. I feel like they want to get us out quicker so they can use the table for someone who does order drinks. 

[AuntG]

Rarely do they automatically bring over water, so when a dinner companion asks for it, they readily bring it. They might label us cheapskates, but it's not uncommon to stick with water at a meal. I always have soda, coffee or a mixed drink depending on the time of day. 

[Rockycoast]

No, have not noticed that at all.

[Tinkrbl44]

Large groups usually have a few servers working and they are run ragged.   I've never noticed bad service whether I ordered alcohol or not.   Maybe your server was having an off night.

[NYC Susan]

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@Rockycoast wrote:

No, have not noticed that at all.

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I've never noticed it either, and I go out to dinner a lot.  I usually have a glass of wine or sometimes a drink, but I've never experienced inferior service when I don't order alcohol.

No eye-rolling either!