I agree with you, and after my one experience, I don't plan on going back there (although I know that isn't completely fair, because I've been to restaurants that I like a lot and had disappointing experience - it just wasn't my first time there, so I already knew that I liked the place overall).
I'm simply pointing out that if someone DOES like the food there, then it saves time. And if he thinks it's just as good, then why go to the city.
Again, I agree with you, and because i do, I probably WOULD go to the city

AJK - most areas in manhattan, you can get free parking (dpending when you're going), and even if not, you can print out a coupon online for 6 hours of parking for $10-15.
And if you like the food better, it's worth going to the city.