go to tony roma's for your birthday!!

i just came back from tony roma's in SJ (moorpark and saratoga), and had to immediately write a raving review. I had a birthday coupon e-mailed to me for a "free entree", and today was the last day to use it. I wasn't able to make it to the restuarant until 10:45pm, and closing is at 11pm. Instead of being turned away, they welcomed us in, saying "hope you enjoy your dinner." Our server, Tania, was amazing. after quickly bringing out piping hot soft bread, she asked for drink orders. I then presented the coupon, thinking she'll start treating us badly knowing that we're not ordering two meals (i only had bf with me). but nope, she said that the coupon was good for ANYTHING on the menu!! so i had to splurge and get the triple combo with 9oz sirloin steak, grilled shrimp, half slab baby back ribs, and 2 sides (salad and loaded mashed potato), for $22.99. she had no questions, no looks of "what cheapos", just seemed genuinely happy to serve us! as we waited for our food (my bf got the half slab of baby backs), the manager came out and asked, "who's birthday is it?" i claimed it was me, and was ready to pull out my driver's license to prove it. but he (nor did anyone) ever ask for ID, instead, he handed me TWO coupons for free appetizers on a future visit!!! WOW!! the food came pretty quickly (only 2 other tables besides us at this late hour), and was above average. the salad was oh-so-fresh, the mashed potato was full of flavor, and the ribs are tender like always. the steak was perfectly done and juicy. after the meal, we were last table left, and i was already convinced that this was the best resturant to go to on a birthday based on the service. but it wasn't over!! the waitress came back, and asked, "would you like a dessert on the house for your birthday?" i said, "wow, this is too nice. but i feel bad, we're the last table left and it's saturday night!" she refused to take that as an excuse, and said it's her job to treat us right, and that it's my birthday. she then proceeded to list us every dessert on the menu, any of which would be on the house!!! so we indulged in a brownie sundae, so warm and gooey and yummy!! now i'm soo full and soo happy...what a great way to celebrate!

i've never been treated soo well on my birthday from any restaurant, and the courtesy that this restuarant offered was by far the BEST i've ever had in my 27 years of life! when we finally left at midnight, 1 hour past closing, even the busboys said good-bye and happy birthday to me! i left a generous tip, well deserved! all my buds should sign up for the free birthday coupon thing at http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/tnyrms/lp/join/join.asp. enjoy!! =)