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A restaurant is often only as good as its reviews. Whether we read an article recommending that new Italian place downtown or one of our friends won't shut up about it, most likely, we will still check out its online rating and read what other people think of it before deciding to go there.

However, the democratization of criticism isn't always a good thing.  And the subreddit r/YelpDrama features plenty of reasons why.

A popular category among its posts is ridiculous restaurant reviews that prove the customer isn't always right. We're talking trashing a joint that wasn't even open when you "ordered" your food, or a one star because they wouldn't allow you to order water and eat the meals you brought there yourself.

Continue scrolling and check them out!

#1

Hmm

Hmm

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KJ
Community Member
4 years ago

Hehe! Great reply.

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    #2

    Ewww! A Gay Waiter!

    Ewww! A Gay Waiter!

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    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    We should introduce ourselves like that once in a while just to see the reactions. "Hey I'm Barbara, your vegetarian bartender!", "Thank you for calling [company] I'm Jeff, your fitness enthusiast sales consultant!".

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    #3

    The Food At This Shop Sucked!

    The Food At This Shop Sucked!

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    No wonder the food was bad!

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    #4

    I Don’t Know Who You Got Your Food From Tonight, But It Wasn’t Us

    I Don’t Know Who You Got Your Food From Tonight, But It Wasn’t Us

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    Johnny Rodriguez
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    *'Twilight Zone' theme starts playing*

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    #5

    A Not So Spicy Life!

    A Not So Spicy Life!

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    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    WARNING!!! Food may contain fresh and natural ingredients!

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    #6

    Business Owner Claps Back On Yelp User For Leaving A Negative Comment On His Restaurant

    Business Owner Claps Back On Yelp User For Leaving A Negative Comment On His Restaurant

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    Johnny Rodriguez
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Don't get a cat!!

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    #7

    You Wouldn’t Bring Mcdonalds Into An Olive Garden?

    You Wouldn’t Bring Mcdonalds Into An Olive Garden?

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Good job taking the time to write the truth.

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    #8

    My Food = More Important Than Your Life

    My Food = More Important Than Your Life

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That is both heartless and clueless. Unbelievable.

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    #9

    “Influencer” Goes Out To Dinner

    “Influencer” Goes Out To Dinner

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I don`t think they will cry if you never come back!

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    #10

    “Politely Restrained”

    “Politely Restrained”

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    Buren
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Anyone knows how thorough did the owner through him?

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    #11

    “The Customer Is Always Right!!”

    “The Customer Is Always Right!!”

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The nerve!

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    #12

    User Writes 1 Star Review For Competing Restaurant

    User Writes 1 Star Review For Competing Restaurant

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    Adam C
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Thats why you have 0 friends

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    #13

    He’s Just Enjoying His Meal, Karen

    He’s Just Enjoying His Meal, Karen

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    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That is ridiculously adorable.

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    #14

    ”wtf, I Didn’t Want This Food, Why Would You Make Me Eat It??”

    ”wtf, I Didn’t Want This Food, Why Would You Make Me Eat It??”

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    Johnny Rodriguez
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What does the last sentence say?

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    #15

    The Post That Started It

    The Post That Started It

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    A*****e must’ve smelled his own booze breath blowing back in his face.

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    #16

    Some People Have No Shame

    Some People Have No Shame

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    Timmy Pillinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Seems pretty wholesome. Embarrassment palpable.

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    #17

    3 Stars, Got Caught Shoplifting

    3 Stars, Got Caught Shoplifting

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It is astonishing what some people think they can get away with!

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    #18

    Chicken Tenders Heal His Broken Heart (And Home)

    Chicken Tenders Heal His Broken Heart (And Home)

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    KitFrey
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Uhhh tmi dude

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    #19

    I Applaud The Dj

    I Applaud The Dj

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    kit cat chunky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    is this person 5?!

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    #20

    One Star Because The Server Wouldn't Reveal Her Address

    One Star Because The Server Wouldn't Reveal Her Address

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    KJ
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Why would you ask where someone lives? Creepy f****r!

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    #21

    Thank You, Kathie

    Thank You, Kathie

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    KJ
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Such a useful review.

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    #22

    “It’s Not Their Fault”...gives Them 1 Star

    “It’s Not Their Fault”...gives Them 1 Star

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    "Not their fault" but you penalize their rating anyway. Now, the author is at fault.

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    #23

    “I’ve Been Coming Here For Years And It’s Literally The Best, But During The Pandemic They’ve Sucked! Also I’m Racist”

    “I’ve Been Coming Here For Years And It’s Literally The Best, But During The Pandemic They’ve Sucked! Also I’m Racist”

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    MiriMe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Racist c**t

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    #24

    You Can’t Even Make Out In Public During A Pandemic

    You Can’t Even Make Out In Public During A Pandemic

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Don't mind the idiots, Covid. Focus on ur work

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    #25

    Bagel Drama

    Bagel Drama

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    Anthony Roberts
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Sounds like the reviewer was right on this one.

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    #26

    She Was Mad Her Tartare Was Undercooked

    She Was Mad Her Tartare Was Undercooked

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    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Not a great idea to order food if you don't even know what it is. Just ask!

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    #27

    Guy Got Booted After Throwing A Fit Because He Was Asked To Turn His Phone Volume Down. He Was Streaming A Football Game In A Nice Restaurant Full Blast. But The Server Was The Inconsiderate One. His Partner Looked So Embarrassed

    Guy Got Booted After Throwing A Fit Because He Was Asked To Turn His Phone Volume Down. He Was Streaming A Football Game In A Nice Restaurant Full Blast. But The Server Was The Inconsiderate One. His Partner Looked So Embarrassed

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    MiriMe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ex partner.. Hopefully

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    #28

    Someone Reviewed My Workplace

    Someone Reviewed My Workplace

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    Arica Kimball
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So you can't just ignore it then?

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    #29

    Red Robin Needs To Wise Up

    Red Robin Needs To Wise Up

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    Wang Zhuang
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I prefer Coke Zero to Diet Coke.

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    #30

    Trendy Asian Burrito Restaurant Near Me

    Trendy Asian Burrito Restaurant Near Me

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Instead of sir what should they call you? "Hey you?"

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    #31

    She Just Wants An “Incentive” To Come Back

    She Just Wants An “Incentive” To Come Back

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    Marco Hub-Dub
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Give me free shït or I’m going to tear your restaurant a new asshøle.

    #32

    When Panera Bread Is Intimidating

    When Panera Bread Is Intimidating

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Maybe you really don`t belong here.

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    #33

    1 Star Napkin Eater

    1 Star Napkin Eater

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I didn’t know napkins were now on restaurant menus as side dishes. Maybe this person should BYON in future, to be sure their napkins are tasty enough for them.

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    #34

    If You’ve Been Here, You Know

    If You’ve Been Here, You Know

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    Marco Hub-Dub
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Haha! 1st: gay secs clubs are anointed in sweat, cum and lube. Period. Every one I’ve been in and I’ve been in LOTS. So, her complaint is her man goes to gay secs club, where presumedly gay men or at least men who like sec with men go to have secs with men and he was brushed up against or bumped into (often the “code” used to show interest in a place where one wears a towel or nothing, and men are literally there to have sex and it’s often VERY dark) & she wants to worry about blurry consent lines? Consent is of extreme importance. When I go to a gay secs club, trust me, I’m there to give consent. If anyone whom I’m not interested in brushes against me or caresses me, I politely decline by removing their fingers or c**k & continue to prowl the space. Even an nod of “no thank you” will do, but com’on

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    #35

    So This Is How My Question Started To A Wonderful Lady On Yelp

    So This Is How My Question Started To A Wonderful Lady On Yelp

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    Timmy Pillinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I try not to judge people for their grammar, but one word sentences are not cool.

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    #36

    A Red Lobster Review

    A Red Lobster Review

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    So, you pee on Graham crackers then sniff them? What an unusual hobby! (/s)

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    #37

    This Chicken Restaurant Didn't Have Vegetarian Options

    This Chicken Restaurant Didn't Have Vegetarian Options

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    Kimi Tomminello
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm not going to go into a vegetarian based restaurant and expect them to serve me a perfectly prepared wagu steak why do certain vegetarians/ vegans expect to go into establishments that are meat centered and expect a special menu prepared just for them? Don't leave a 1 star review because you chose a restaurant that couldn't cater to you.

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    #38

    I Asked Them How Their Night Was And Was Doing My Work Smile And Voice Under My Mask, I Also Told Them That We Are Doing Last Call In A Little Bit So They Should Order All Of The Items They Want Before The Kitchen Closes

    I Asked Them How Their Night Was And Was Doing My Work Smile And Voice Under My Mask, I Also Told Them That We Are Doing Last Call In A Little Bit So They Should Order All Of The Items They Want Before The Kitchen Closes

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    Timmy Pillinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I sort of feel that it would be reasonable to ask if someone was ordering food before the kitchen closes

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    #39

    Imagine Driving To Hours To See Something Hanging On A Restaurant Wall

    Imagine Driving To Hours To See Something Hanging On A Restaurant Wall

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    M K Shaw
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Who is Baker Mayfield?

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    #40

    Review Of A Mcdonald’s

    Review Of A Mcdonald’s

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    Lucky
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Okay, that one I can understand.

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    #41

    Floors Where Sticky

    Floors Where Sticky

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    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    BTW, many people of all genders don't like sitting with their backs to the room.

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    #42

    Why Even Mention The Baby, High Chair, Or Cutting Hush Puppies In Half?

    Why Even Mention The Baby, High Chair, Or Cutting Hush Puppies In Half?

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    Kimi Tomminello
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Baby and high chair- the restaurant was accommodating. Cutting hush puppy in half- found corn silk and thought it was a hair. I don't think this review belongs here.

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    #43

    A Review Of The Restaurant Where I Work:

    A Review Of The Restaurant Where I Work:

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    Anthony Roberts
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Uh OK?

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    #44

    I Would Poke Her Eyes Out With Chop Sticks If I Owned A Restaurant

    I Would Poke Her Eyes Out With Chop Sticks If I Owned A Restaurant

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    Rijkærd
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Am just laughing at the person who found the review to be 😎....not useful, not funny, just Cool.....

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