I've never been to Frankie and Bennys in my life, until last week. I adore TGI's and I've always been curious to see how F&B compares. I'm glad I visited so I can say I've been and can confirm that it doesn't have a patch on TGI's, in actual fact, I think I prefer McDonalds.
I wasn't feeling all that adventurous so I decided to go for a regular ol' cheeseburger. When it came out I was a little disappointed with the measly portion. The chips were tasty and the burger was pretty good for the first couple of bites, then it happened. There's nothing, I mean nothing worse than biting into a burger and biting into a piece of grizzle... even thinking about it right now makes me squirm. Throwing all my tables manners out of the window I had to spit out the grizzly lump of burger onto my napkin. I felt disgusting doing it but it was either that or I would have been sick everywhere. I was still starving so decided to try a bit more, surely there would only be one piece of grizzle? I was wrong, I bit right into another one. Yuck.
In hindsight, I probably should have just asked for another burger but after working in restaurants part time during my school years I'll never forget an ex manager who would wipe his sweaty arse round the rims of plates of people who complained about the food. It's really put me off ever complaining about food, better the devil you know, I guess.
I was really disappointed with my experience to Frankie and Bennys. The food was on the pricey side for the quality and while I know it's not exactly gourmet dining I would have probably got something nicer in McDonalds.
The saving grace was the waiter who was very friendly and smiley I just didn't want to complain and watch his smile turn into a frown. read more