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30 Of The Worst Things Ever Served In Fancy Restaurants That Just Look Like A Scam
Funny,FoodMAY 19, 2023

30 Of The Worst Things Ever Served In Fancy Restaurants That Just Look Like A Scam

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What better way to stand out in the competitive industry of the restaurant business than to go nuts with a Michelin-esque presentation. Is that a single meringue served on a levitating pillow? Did we get charged an extra $10 because they served our butter on a posh-looking rock?
The world of wannabe fine-dining restaurants, of course, is not a new phenomenon. Throughout the years, we've written about it enough times to know that we shouldn't be expected to get this instead of a pea soup like we've ordered. And so, in honor of this peculiar trend, Bored Panda has curated a collection of the most outrageous fine-dining experiences out there.

#1 The Vegan Option Served At A Fancy End Of Conference Dinner

The Vegan Option Served At A Fancy End Of Conference Dinner
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#2 I Ordered The Salad At The Fanciest Restaurant In Town

I Ordered The Salad At The Fanciest Restaurant In Town
205points

#3 These Snacks Served With Stones: Some Are Real Stones And Some Are To Eat. You Have To Guess

These Snacks Served With Stones: Some Are Real Stones And Some Are To Eat. You Have To Guess
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#4 Wife And I Accidentally Went To A Michelin Star Restaurant On Our Honeymoon In Ireland

Wife And I Accidentally Went To A Michelin Star Restaurant On Our Honeymoon In Ireland
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170points

#5 2-Michelin-Star Restaurant Had This On Instagram. This Is The Vegetarian Option. It Is Marinated Tofu With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

2-Michelin-Star Restaurant Had This On Instagram. This Is The Vegetarian Option. It Is Marinated Tofu With Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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#6 A Handful Of Raspberry Sauce At A Fancy Restaurant

A Handful Of Raspberry Sauce At A Fancy Restaurant
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#7 Michelin Star Chocolate Hands

Michelin Star Chocolate Hands
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#8 Sushi For M’lady?

Sushi For M’lady?
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#9 Have Some Gyoza With This Houseplant

Have Some Gyoza With This Houseplant
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#10 Bread In A Versace Shoe

Bread In A Versace Shoe
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#11 Seen In A Sushi Restaurant In My City. I Still Can't Believe It

Seen In A Sushi Restaurant In My City. I Still Can't Believe It
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#12 Next Time Just Throw The Dish At Me Please

Next Time Just Throw The Dish At Me Please
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#13 This Free Birthday Cake At A Fancy Restaurant

This Free Birthday Cake At A Fancy Restaurant
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#14 This Is A Fancy Restaurant, Not A Supermarket Checkout

This Is A Fancy Restaurant, Not A Supermarket Checkout
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#15 This $10 Salad I Paid For At A Restaurant

This $10 Salad I Paid For At A Restaurant
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#16 Restaurant’s Version Of Corn On The Cob. Wouldn’t Just Be Easier To BBQ Them On The Cob?

Restaurant’s Version Of Corn On The Cob. Wouldn’t Just Be Easier To BBQ Them On The Cob?
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#17 What 20$ Gets You In A Fancy Restaurant. I Didn't Even Know What To Do With It

What 20$ Gets You In A Fancy Restaurant. I Didn't Even Know What To Do With It
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#18 Is It Forgivable When It's A Michelin Star Restaurant? (De Librije In Zwolle)

Is It Forgivable When It's A Michelin Star Restaurant? (De Librije In Zwolle)
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#19 Marshmallow "Worms" Served On A Plant

Marshmallow "Worms" Served On A Plant
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#20 My Mom Asked The Waitress What Type Of Bread It Was. It’s A Rock With The Butter For The Bread

My Mom Asked The Waitress What Type Of Bread It Was. It’s A Rock With The Butter For The Bread
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