Tough economy closes Reno's Roadhouse

I am sorry to hear that Reno's closed. Some people just don't know a good thing when they have it. It provided a much better place to go rather than all those drive through/fast food places in the Burnside/Somerset area. I hope that this is not the beginning of the end as far as better restaurants and businesses moving to the area. I enjoyed eating at Reno's.

I am paraphrasing the political phrase of days gone by; and, calling you stupid for titling the thread.
Reno's closed because the "CEO" was an inefficient manager, the food stunk as much as any around, yet at higher prices, the service was weak, etc.
It's a S. Pulaski thing, you know. Look at the restaruant turnover in just the past year: River House, Lakeside Pizza & Pub, whatever used to be Fatman's occupant, that oddball Buf-Fay joint, soon, Sully's.
Though I don't wholly agree, another thread is better at explaining that Reno's--and, these other establishments--closed most likely due to lackluster staffs. What - do you think that the work ethic in restaurants is so much better than other employers?
If it were the economy's fault--and, by the way, most practicing, professional economists contend that we're swinging upwards as I type--than it would have nipped Reno's long ago.
Nope. It's just poor management; poor product & marketing; poor thoughtless staff.

so you enjoy eating cockroach feces!?

venom wrote:

so you enjoy eating cockroach feces!?

Sorry I've never met you. You seem like a really nice person. I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt as far as knowing more about that place than I did. Maybe it's for the best.

What about all that alcohol money? I thought alcohol was going to save the day. What's the excuse now?

I always enjoyed driving by Renos--not stopping, just driving by.

Jaun The Babtist wrote:

I always enjoyed driving by Renos--not stopping, just driving by.

That's all right bean belly, we have enough Mexicans now that can't spell their name or religion.... Baptist not Bab

Adios, Juan

not all the employees were thoughtless just maybe we were severely understaffed and it was hard to handle a lot of tables at once, get your facts straight!

WE NEED A POT HOUSE,Lets vote for marie jane in clubs only.
I have talked to 100s of farmers who will grow pot instead of tobaco.

Take a look on the web at the state taxes owed by Reno's and you'll understand why they closed. While you're on the website, look at the other restaurants in Burnside. Doesn't look pretty and the state let's them get by with it.

been in the food business for quite awhile and the problem at Reno's was being inconsistent. You go to McDonald's because you know what you are going to get. I had 2 really good meals at Reno's. I also had 4 really bad meals including one where I ordered a NY strip, they brought me a ribeye and tried to convince me it was a NY strip, 3 different people. I think with the great location another restaurant similar to Reno's with a little stronger management team and more consistent product could make a go of it. I think a good candidate would be Shiloh's.

I'm so glad Reno's closed! The food was horrible and so was the service. You can't blame it on being "understaffed" either. I was there one afternoon and was one of four tables. It took over 45 minutes to get our food and then it was burnt! The food was disgusting and the staff was not very apologetic and only took off 15%. We couldn't even eat the food.

And the gay slurs that someone kept posting on here sure the hell didn't help!

The management was not paying the employees right. He also is addicted to coke {not the drinking kind}.

What about the property. Does Renos own the building or did they lease it?

somerset native wrote:

The management was not paying the employees right. He also is addicted to coke {not the drinking kind}.

you totally right he was a doper that wasnt paying his employees right maybe the next person that takes over will do a better job

funny wrote:

What about all that alcohol money? I thought alcohol was going to save the day. What's the excuse now?

Probably would have if they'd paid it. And Reno's isn't the only one writing rubber checks.

Reno's closed for the same reason that some of the other Burnside restaurants couldn't stay in business. When Burnside went moist, everyone lost their minds. The restaurants that serve alcohol are treated like bars by customers,and ran like bars by owners and management.

Hey you wrote:

<quoted text> you totally right he was a doper that wasnt paying his employees right maybe the next person that takes over will do a better job

Was his name Ronnie?I'd work for him again. Anyone know where he works now, or where to find him, i need to work, and say what you will he works hard!

lil tiger wrote:

<quoted text>Was his name Ronnie?I'd work for him again. Anyone know where he works now, or where to find him, i need to work, and say what you will he works hard!

Economy???? Is Ruby Tuesday's still open? How about Cracker Barrel?? Shiloh's in London?? The Harbor?? Maybe it has something (or everything) to do with management......