The waiter (Dr. Bob) assured us before ordering that we could get separate checks (group of 8). So I ordered a beer but specified that I did not want it before my meal. It arrived well in advance of the food. I ordered the catfish fillets, which were unremarkable, but then what can you do to catfish fillets? The side dishes (some kind of relish and cole slaw) were substandard and stingily portioned. Our bill came - yes, one bill. We held him to his word and forced him to provide separate checks as promised. There was an 18% gratuity added to the check (!).  I thought the waiter was pretentious and inattentive, although I'm pretty sure he would disagree. At my age I have been served by many excellent waiters and he is not one. Will not return.