It’s hard to know whether or not you should eat at a restaurant, whether it’s new or new-to-you, and online reviews can’t always tell you the whole story.
But if you see any of these 12 signs, you should probably turn around and find another place.
12. Like at my house.
The head chef is a microwave #SignsOfABadRestaurant
— Emma Stage ?? (@darkwitchvibe) August 28, 2017
11. They’re just thinking ahead.
There are complimentary bottles of Pepto Bismol at every table #SignsOfABadRestaurant
— Scott Williams (@jswilliams1962) August 28, 2017
10. Dinner and show!
Gordon Ramsey turns up with a film crew
#SignsOfABadRestaurant— Bensworld (@Benie_ben) August 28, 2017
9. I mean that’s probably because they’re plastic.
#SignsOfABadRestaurant when you swear the dessert display looks exactly the same as it did 3 months ago. pic.twitter.com/WlvE5U9f1X
— Zettaflare! (@LiberalBlizzard) August 28, 2017
8. Because free food has to be really bad to scare people away.
The staff refuses their free meal each shift #SignsOfABadRestaurant
— Luke, Deft ? (@LukeWheeler01) August 28, 2017
7. Probably worth it.
You ask for clean utensils and the waiter tells you that's an extra charge. pic.twitter.com/Mc3Bjs9lww
— Monday Mayhem (@monday_mayhem) August 28, 2017
6. It’s fusion cuisine.
Sushi place with a pizza oven. Yes, I've been to one. #SignsOfABadRestaurant
— notch (@notch) August 28, 2017
5. I just threw up in my mouth.
The rice on your sushi is moving. #SignsOfABadRestaurant @monday_mayhem
— CK (@charley_ck14) August 28, 2017
4. Never a good smell. Even if there ARE hotdogs.
#SignsOfABadRestaurant The entire place smells like hot dogs … and they don't serve hot dogs.
— MensHealthFood (@GuyGourmet) July 15, 2013
3. Saves on cleanup.
There's a barf bag attached to each menu pic.twitter.com/Xmfcjpxhz3
— Helen (@HelenMaryMe) August 28, 2017
2. Yeah, no. Check, please.
#SignsOfABadRestaurant Italian Restaurant with no bread on the table…. pic.twitter.com/QYn1Z2h4GX
— Chilled Chaos (@ChilledChaos) August 28, 2017
1. Hide your dogs.
#SignsOfABadRestaurant
This ? pic.twitter.com/tokmMFWx75— Derek Jansen (@wolverinefan24) August 28, 2017
The more you know! And we now know way, way, way, way too much.
Alright, so we’ve shared our favorites. Which one are yours? Let us know in the comments.