09/23/08

Horribly disappointed

by muwarrior

I have been to Bjonda in the past and enjoyed the setting/food. I recently returned to find the restaurant with a new name and I believe new ownership. It is now called Firefly. I have never been treated so poorly . I was there on a Thursday after work. To sum up the experience, the waitress was rude and made us feel we were putting her out as she told us she "was not supposed to have our table but was told to come here". She took our drink orders and gave us water but never came back!! We left after 55 minutes. Our drinks never came and we did not even have an opportunity to order food. When we went to complain to a manager, we were ignored (the person at the hostess table was on the phone and would not acknowlege us although we stood there several minutes). I tried e-mailing the restaurant twice and did not get a response. The atmosphere is still as nice as Bjonda but if you actually wanted to have a drink and/or appetizers, do not come to this place. (When we attempted to walk up to the bar to order drinks, we were told a waitress would be with us shortly!)

I am not going back under the current ownership!! Very disappointed because I USED to enjoy going there. Highly recommend going to one of the many other establishments in the Tosa Village. (By the way, I never have posted on a site like this before. However, I was so irritated that I felt compelled to do so today!)

• Pros: Nice atmosphere
• Cons: Poor service. Unprofessional.

01/22/07

best atmosphere in the city

by kellerfan

their decor is progressively modern in a fashion unmatched in milwaukee. it is a large part of making Bjonda one of the best date places in the city. the food is elegant, but a little pricey in the dining room. the dishes are excessible though. not over the top fancy in a way that can't be understood. the bar is my favorite place to take my dates. the service is top notch and informative.

• Pros: Ambience, date place, informative staff
• Cons: not cheap but worth it

10/27/06

Great Ambience

by reddyn

Bjonda has wonderful food and great ambience! It is a good place to visit for small eats and cocktails as well.

• Pros: Ambience, Food, Appetizers
• Cons: Parking