Booty's in the Bywater - the decline is real

No photos, because I just don't like doing that to my dining companions. Went their Thurs night since they were participating in the Dine out for Paws campaign (a LaSPCA fundraiser) and it was close to us. Hadn't been in awhile, but had heard from friends that it was in serious decline. Got their around 7:30 - not crowded at all - maybe 4 other people. the menu consisted of 90% fried food, which I found very different for them. Ordered 4 small plates to share. Their fries are usually great - the batch they sent out was a decidedly mixed bag - the top half were cold as hell, and the bottom ones were hot. Thai chicken salad was good - nice vinegary bite to it, but not really sure if there was any real Thai influence (and, it was our only non-fried dish). Had some shrimp/orange fritters which were deep fried and tasted as if the oil should have been changed out weeks ago. Had some type of Mongolian bread dish, which was supposed to be roasted with a herb butter - never knew roasted was the equivalent of fried with butter. Only positive is that they have dropped their prices - 4 small plates and two cocktails, and bill totaled $50. Unfortunately, based on the quality, overpriced and we won't be back unless, and until, there's some better street reviews about these guys.