The Rellik Tavern

I came in ordered food, dealt with Omar for that portion. He was kind and great answered all my questions and was extremely helpful. That’s where the good ended. I ordered the wings as recommended. I never stated I wanted it to go. I asked if they had Lalo Tequila. They said no so I was offered a menu by Omar to review their spirits and beer. When I ordered my drink Deb didn’t even approach me more so asked me from a distance “did you decide what you want to drink”. I ordered Jameson was specific to mention a splash of ginger and Deb then responded rudely “Ginger Ale?!” I said “ginger beer if you have it but just a splash and a fresh lime please.” When the wings came out they were thrown down aggressively in a to go box to my surprise by who I assume was a disgruntled chef, I still said “thank you” as he rushed away angrily. Though never stating I wanted them to go and ensuring it wasn’t too late to place the order with Omar. I assumed “hey it’s closing time maybe this is to save on having to do dishes.” No one came and checked “hey how’s your food” “do you want a plate” neither by Deb or Omar. When I received my drink it was mostly ginger beer. The wings were raw in some portions and I just ate around it since no one cared to ask how the food was. A group was sitting at the end of the bar to which Deb treated extremely differently, they got their food on plates. I asked Omar “why do they get their food on plates and why did I get mine in a box and slammed down?!” He said “I thought you wanted it to go, sorry” When their food came out she asked warmly “how’s the food?” To me she coldly asked “are you done”. I showed her the raw parts of meat to which she stated “it’s pre cooked and reheated” no apologies, nothing. I voiced my experience to her and she seemed more annoyed than concerned. I felt EXTREMELY discriminated against. The nice white couple got service, I got a to go box and “are you done” the only communication I received was being asked “did you decide what you want to drink” from a far and “are you done”. She just blamed Omar and didn’t take any accountability or even offer an apology for how I felt I was treated worse than others , she just said “what do you want a free drink!?” I initially responded “no thank you, that’s not why I’m saying this” - I just wanted to be treated as kindly and warmly and welcome as I noticed she was with all the other Caucasian people around me. I was stereotyped and extremely unwelcome. I rejected the free drink initially as I was just seeking a sincere apology and to be treated as everyone else was. She then said “well I offered you a free drink and you said no so what do you want me to do!? So how about I just get you a free drink and we move on” - everything I communicated felt to go over her head and in one ear and out the other. I said “ok fine” begrudgingly. She grabbed my glass and angrily dumped the ice and acted annoyed as she made the other drink. However, I took this as her genuinely wanting to extend an olive branch and thought “maybe that’s how she always does it”- she then came back and set the drink down, still no service. She later came to clean the mats in front of me so I attempted to show her hey I’m a person too, “how’s your night been” she said “great” as she shrugged no “how’s the drink, how’s your night , I apologize for your experience” I then saw her go back to her group to chum it up with them. I realized then that nothing I said was heard or acknowledged so I left a note on the receipt which I doubt will ever see a managers eyes and left the drink full. I was unwelcome so I left. I was kind and courteous to everyone I interacted with but for some reason was treated poorly and rushed out. I didn't come to get anything free and the assumption that that would fix it was even more of an insult implying I can’t afford to buy my own drinks, I came for service and to enjoy drinks and food as it seemed everyone around me received. I have come here in the past and always tip 20%. I was discriminated, unwelcome and disrespected by comparison to others… 1 star.

This place is decent. They serve food but I only came for drinks. Live music started a little after we got there. You have to reserve the seating or you'll be sitting at the bar. They subtract the deposit for the reservation from your tab, though. I recommend it.

Great tap selection and it looked like an extensive spirit selection. Friendly service, while we were there for lunch it was very quiet. Food was good, not amazing but I would try other items if in the area again. Draft beer and a sandwich (no sides) was~ $25 per person