Famous Dave’s in Redlands. Long wait made longer on purpose?

I went out to Famous Dave’s in Redlands California last weekend. We were quoted an approximate wait time of around 40 minutes, which seemed alright. They gave us a vibrating pager device to let us know when our table would be ready. I always wait as close to the door as possible to make sure my pager is in range, and that I am within earshot as well. Anyway, after about an hour I went to find out if I was close to the top of the wait list. The man told me that they had paged me (which they didn’t) and that the waitress said that she twice came outside asking for my party by name (which she didn’t). I explained that the pager has been firmly in my hand, and that was waiting right by the front door and NOBODY called out my party’s name or anything even similar to it! Funny thing is, that a couple that I am friends with was there at Famous Dave’s the same night, and THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED TO THEM AS WELL! I’m not sure what is wrong with their pager devices, nor am I unable to determine why the waitress at Famous Dave’s in Redlands appears to be lying. Very strange indeed. On the plus side, the Cajun Chicken Sandwich was great. I may go back. But if I do I will be waiting in the inside lobby.