Review of Spoonriver

Astonishingly rude treatment. I went in 45 minutes before a show at the Guthrie to find out how late the restaurant was open, hoping to come back after the show (closing time posted on the restaurant door was simply “till close”). The woman behind the counter informed me that the place closed at the same time the show began. She then turned her back and ignored me. Nonetheless, I thought that given how promising the menu looked, I’d simply sit at the counter and get dessert before the show. When I finally was able to get the hostess’s attention, she told me that she had no tables without a reservation. I explained that all I wanted was dessert. (I could clearly see seats open at the counter.) Another woman came and actually took me by the elbow and escorted me to the door, telling me that she had no tables for another half hour. I’ve never had restaurant staff lay hands on me before in my life. I would never go back.