First time trying this place and not too impressed...

First time trying this place and not too impressed. Me and a couple friends went in there to have some drinks. We asked for a table outside but were told the we had to order food or we had to seat at the tables outside (in the court but outside the restaurant). It seems ridiculous too me to do that on a Monday when you have many open tables and no people waiting. Any clients wants to feel appreciated and we did not