Do You Valet

KillerBee370 · 06-24-2011, 03:09 PM

What I really can't stand are places that have a valet only policy (Bucca Di Beppo in Redondo Beach) which I think is total BS. Legally doesn't an establishment have to provide a self park area? One night I parked clear across the entire parking lot in an area reserved for parking at the fight studio I used to attend and as I was walking all the way back into the restaurant, the goddam valet dude came up to me and said I couldn't park there! I told him I was an instructor at the studio and those were my spots and he then backed off. Ahole. First of all, there were signs saying "no Bucca parking" but who is he to tell me I couldn't park there to begin with?? He's not a cop.

The Cheescake Factory in Redondo I notice has a very very small area for self parking which is usually full and to get there you have to go through the valet area where 10 guys are waving you to stop and want to jump into your car so you feel like a guilty douche when you say no and go to park in the self parking area.

I don't like those types of tactics.

TheGreatOne · 06-24-2011, 03:53 PM

I had to valet at this Supper Club last Saturday because my wife is a bit of a princess...she didn't want to walk any sorta distance...ok...to her credit she's also pregnant lol.

Anyways, I believe the lot was just down the hill and weather was crappy so wasn't worried too much about the valets...would really depend on the place though.

gr8-wrx · 06-24-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I had to valet at this Supper Club last Saturday because my wife is a bit of a princess...she didn't want to walk any sorta distance...ok...to her credit she's also pregnant lol.

Anyways, I believe the lot was just down the hill and weather was crappy so wasn't worried too much about the valets...would really depend on the place though.

Uhh, dude, that's when you offer to carry her!

TheGreatOne · 06-24-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

Uhh, dude, that's when you offer to carry her!

she's only 3 months though lol...but she was making me drop her off at the front door way before that lol.

happytheman · 06-24-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GNS

Install a GPS tracking module or hidden video camera to catch shenanigans red handed.

+rep for use of the word shenanigans!

happytheman · 06-24-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

What I really can't stand are places that have a valet only policy (Bucca Di Beppo in Redondo Beach) which I think is total BS. Legally doesn't an establishment have to provide a self park area? One night I parked clear across the entire parking lot in an area reserved for parking at the fight studio I used to attend and as I was walking all the way back into the restaurant, the goddam valet dude came up to me and said I couldn't park there! I told him I was an instructor at the studio and those were my spots and he then backed off. Ahole. First of all, there were signs saying "no Bucca parking" but who is he to tell me I couldn't park there to begin with?? He's not a cop.

The Cheescake Factory in Redondo I notice has a very very small area for self parking which is usually full and to get there you have to go through the valet area where 10 guys are waving you to stop and want to jump into your car so you feel like a guilty douche when you say no and go to park in the self parking area.

I don't like those types of tactics.

That blows...it sucks that they are essentially forcing you to be uncomfortable.

happytheman · 06-24-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

Uhh, dude, that's when you offer to carry her!

JARblue · 06-24-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TX_370

I usually attempt to "size up" the valet and decide whether to valet or not on the spot.

Some places have a better set up than others - I always need the exercise anyway so I'm generally more cautious (also I'm cheap

). My Accord 6spd got dinged up on both sides in Dallas during TX-OU weekend several years ago in a valet lot that was a garage around the corner from the restaurant. I have since had the dents fixed, so all is well. So far, have only done valet in the Z one time - at NXNW on 360@Stonelake. No issues.

KaienZ34 · 06-24-2011, 10:41 PM

come to think of it, we don't have any places in my town that have valet... ha.

06-24-2011, 03:53 PM	#47 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	I had to valet at this Supper Club last Saturday because my wife is a bit of a princess...she didn't want to walk any sorta distance...ok...to her credit she's also pregnant lol. Anyways, I believe the lot was just down the hill and weather was crappy so wasn't worried too much about the valets...would really depend on the place though. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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06-24-2011, 03:09 PM	#46 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	What I really can't stand are places that have a valet only policy (Bucca Di Beppo in Redondo Beach) which I think is total BS. Legally doesn't an establishment have to provide a self park area? One night I parked clear across the entire parking lot in an area reserved for parking at the fight studio I used to attend and as I was walking all the way back into the restaurant, the goddam valet dude came up to me and said I couldn't park there! I told him I was an instructor at the studio and those were my spots and he then backed off. Ahole. First of all, there were signs saying "no Bucca parking" but who is he to tell me I couldn't park there to begin with?? He's not a cop. The Cheescake Factory in Redondo I notice has a very very small area for self parking which is usually full and to get there you have to go through the valet area where 10 guys are waving you to stop and want to jump into your car so you feel like a guilty douche when you say no and go to park in the self parking area. I don't like those types of tactics.