Blackcat119
We used a Groupon and had a similar experience. We went to a popular restaurant during happy hour and sat in the bar. We ordered 2 happy hour menu items (as appetizers) and 2 drinks to start, then 2 full dinner items. We attempted to use the Groupon (same deal $15 for a $30 value) and we were told we couldn’t since we ordered happy hour items. We pointed out that there was no fine print detailing this. The waiter said it was their policy and Groupon must have over looked printing it.
Now our full price items, two meals and drinks, together totaled over the $30 but we were told we weren’t allowed any discounted items in order to use a Groupon. We asked to split the check and my date would pay for the happy hour items separately, they declined. Finally, on our check we were charge standard price for our appetizers even though we received the smaller happy hour size portions. Ridiculous. We felt like we were lured in by a deal and ended up getting overcharged for the food items we did receive; we haven’t bought a Groupon since.