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Red Robin's atmosphere is just all-around friendly and relaxed. There's kitschy decor all over the place (photos, airplane props, a carousel horse, etc.), and the light fixtures are cool. It's wide and spacious, and - though this isn't a novel thing anymore - back before the smoking ban, Red Robin was already a smoke-free establishment. Nice.
Their burgers are amazing, and that's what they're known for, along with their bottomless steak fries, and their signature french fry seasoning, which I have thought of squirreling into my purse on more than one occasion. (Um, or I could just buy some, since they have it for sale. I guess I prefer the danger factor of the daydream - ha.) I usually oder one of their Classic Gourmet Burgers. My favorite is their Whiskey River BBQ Burger, topped with cheddar cheese, tangy BBQ, and crispy onion straws. A second fave is the Sauteed 'Shroom Burger, which tastes exactly like it sounds - YUM. They also have a Knife-and-Forker menu, for burgers so huge they just won't fit in your hands and mouth like regular ones. Messy, but fun, especially the Burger Parmigiana.
To wash it all down, you can get any run-of-the-mill soda or a great mixed drink (they have a large selection), but I almost always go for their Freckled Lemonade, a YUMMY lemonade with strawberries mixed in. Unlike other restaurants where you'd have to pay by the glass for a drink like this, Red Robin offers bottomless refills.
Mmm, strawberries.
And yes, the Red Robin does make an occasional appearance, and I giggle at him every time. But I wave, because how would I feel, trapped in a bird suit all day? Somebody's gotta, I guess. Plus, as a general rule, the more you try to ignore these costumed creatures, the more they come after you. Seriously, I think I've seen him twice, and I've been there a lot more than twice, so don't let him deter you.
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