We all have those dining experiences that we’d rather forget – the ones that left us frustrated, bewildered, and vowing never to return.
In this compilation of images, fed up individuals recount their most dreadful restaurant encounters, from baffling service blunders to culinary catastrophes.
These images serve as a reminder that even in the world of dining out, things don’t always go as planned, and sometimes, the result is a truly unforgettable – for all the wrong reasons – restaurant experience.
All content has been edited for clarity.
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“Found this in my take-out from my favorite Chinese restaurant.”
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“How they served my boyfriend his buffalo mozzarella salad in a restaurant in Rome. He only touched that one salad leaf he’s holding.”
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“My sister went to a little mom and pops style restaurant and used a card. Here’s her receipt.”
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“Salad in an Italian restaurant in an Egyptian hotel.”
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“Steak restaurant I just ate at served Kraft Mac & Cheese as a side. Steak + 2 sides + tea = $38.”
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“A local restaurant offers a woman’s meal that is half the food of a man’s meal but for only a dollar less.”
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“This burger is swimming in grease.”
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“Love NYC restaurants.”
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“Asked for water at the restaurant and they brought this out. Figured that’s just how they do their water. Turns out they charge $8 for it…”