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| - Tony was a great server, four stars for that fella. Thanks man, you've got some game in an otherwise boring establishment.
I think the best way to stomach Red Robin is in the bar section. Otherwise, you're subjected to happy birthday songs to the teeming hordes of white america, punctuated with screaming kids in claustrophobic seating conditions, all whilst bookended by brightly colored accent walls and randomly angled television screens. If Chuck E Cheese decided to open a burger joint, I can imagine this was one of that crazy rat's visions.
The food is OK, reminds me if Ruby Tuesday got frisky with a Friday's, but the love child product is a half-step below both parents. They have a lot of specialty burgers. I think the traditional sesame seed buns are mealy and lacking stability. A substandard platform for otherwise decent beef and chicken and toppings. Papa got the chicken and waffles sandwich, a nice offering but he said the sauce was too hot. Grandma got a grilled chicken breast with fancy sauce and a nice looking salad, which looked uptown compared to my cheeseburger and cold fries.
So the server was good, and the bar was well stocked with liquor and craft beers. The food was decent, largish menu so you can find something for anyone. Several gluten-free options present, and Tony was well-informed on food allergy issues. The seating area was too crowded and loud. The host staff was helpful. Overall a solid three stars, an as-advertised burger joint with laminated menus.
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