Boo to Karibo!

Cafe Karibo (pronounced care-a-boo) is a very eclectic restaurant located just one block from Front and Centre in Fernandina Beach. The rockin' sounds of the TWO TONES drew us to their location as we wandered down Centre Street on the opening night of the Shrimp Festival.

Karibo is a seat yourself spot, so we did. Everything was going along just fine -- we could see and hear the band from our table next to the open patio and were very understanding when our waiter said it would be about 30 minutes for our food due to a busy night and kitchen.

Ok, we could adjust. We sat back and relaxed listening to the music and enjoying our evening.....until......after 50 minutes and the rest of the patrons being served, we were told our order had been lost (:0). But, no worry, as it had been bumped forward and would be here soon. (bumped forward???? not moved to the front????)

'Would we like something to nibble on or drink in the meantime?' 'Sure,' I said, 'I'll take a glass of wine and maybe some chips while we wait.' The wine came, no chips, but very soon our dinner arrived --- and that is where the story really begins!

Now, I'm not complaining about the food. No way! It was delish! I had Blackened Tilapia and my hunk of a man, Frank, had Shrimp and Grits (after all it was a 'shrimp' festival). Yes, we were hungry at that point and delighted to have any food at all -- but our selections were truly mouth-watering along with a very nice presentation.

Full to the brim and ready for the firework display and a little dockside music from the KGB Band -- we asked for the bill!

Are you ready for this? One would think they would have at least comp'ed the wine or a 10% discount on the meal for their admitted error and our 90 minute wait, but one would be incorrect in that assumption.

The bill came -- Full Price, No Discount, No Comp, No Nothing.

I say 'Boo!....to Karibo. Need I say more?

OK - I will. I give it high marks for quality, music, and friendliness of staff, and I hope I am correct in assuming that this doesn't happen too frequently.

What more can I say?