Red Robin - Page 2

Puppypants · #16 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 07:11 PM

That is true - I talked with one of their corporate people today, and she told me they are working on posting nutritional info on their web site, but is quite a few months away. I personally won't ever go there again - the service stunk, and the prices were out of sight!

amyjo29 · #17 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 08:07 PM

WOW! I can't believe it! I usually get the grilled chicken ceaser salad and couldn't believe how fattening!!!! Who thought there would be that much fat and carbs in a simple salad?!

volleyball · #18 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 09:52 AM

I laugh at the people who have a salad full of iceburg lettuce covered with a creamy dressing and crutons and then think they are eating healthier than a lean burger.
I prefer to avoid the chains as usually it's more processed.
I also think everyone should email the chains complaining about their food. I emailed Red Robin and I think everyone should. Squeaky wheels avoid the grease

painthorse · #19 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 10:09 AM

I wonder how anyone has managed to even stay alive for all these years! It seems that these eateries have been trying to actually poison for our whole lives. How is it we survived, not to mention our poor uninformed parents?

volleyball · #20 (**permalink**) 06-18-2007, 10:17 AM

I did the online complaint to Red Robins and there reply was, tell your server how you want it prepared. My question is if you and the server do not know what is in it, how to you get it modified? They are off my list of places to eat at for now

angrycustomerba · #21 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 05:07 PM

i read in this website Roadfood.com that in the kitchen of red robin in ballantyne north carolina the the cooks don't wear gloves and the nails of one cook are very long loaded with filthy black dirt.
be careful.
if somebody knows how to contact the health department please help.
Angry

GeishaGirl · #22 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 05:45 PM

A few weeks ago, I went online to find the nutritionals of ALL the local fast food places, to see which had good carb/protien ratios (more important to me than total carb count, honestly). The best place I found was Wendy's -- their chicken salads are good, and their chicken nuggets aren't bad either

I'm looking into other places, but Wendy's usually keeps my sugars even, or at least down to a minimal spike.

EllieK · #23 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 10:11 PM

I am sure that if we actually knew what went on in ANY Restaurant kitchen we would never step foot in it again. I've heard enough horror stories and seen a few myself while working my way through college ...... there must be plenty of people here on this forum who could come up with a few too.

I also don't understand how they can cram sooooo many more calories into the food.

someone · #24 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puppypants

Well, Chili's is off my list!

Now lets try not discourage restaurants from posting their nutrition info.

jsntay · #25 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 11:26 PM

You would think that it would be law to post nutritional values by now.

mzteacher · #26 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 11:56 PM

actually wouldn't you think any of the fast food places would have a white bun alternative (if any do i am not aware of it)...such as a wheat bun or even rye bread for a patty melt....our only alternative shouldn't have to be wrapped in lettuce (although thank you in and out) if you are in the mood for a burger and not a salad....must say haven't had a white bun since diagnosis!
i sure do learn a whole bunch from you guys!!
susan

cyberus · #27 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsntay

You would think that it would be law to post nutritional values by now.

The problem is that of how do you paint an entire industry with a single brush??

How would a mom and pop (aka independent) restaurant comply? I know that it would be a nightmare for me to have tried to give anything but a ballpark figure for my whipped up specials!

Now the big chains already know whats were within a range, cuz thats how they keep control of costs but how does one make them give that info without making the little guy without those resources do the same?

Then we get into liability. The big L

As soon as they do publish nutritional data the first time the guy in the kitchen throws a few extra fries on the plate cuz he would rather have someone eat them than toss them or in our case we never really kept that close track we just dropped a handful, a lawyer somewhere is going to sue because the data was wrong and someone failed to count the extra carbs and didn't take enough insulin or etc etc etc.

Now I would be happy if they would put out a "ballpark" average figure for menu items and let you know that the numbers may vary, but somehow I don't think the food police will be satisfied with that.

Jules49 · #28 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 12:05 AM

I checked Red Robin's website. Read their FAQ. You can customize and it will give you the info you are looking for. Not very healthy for anyone. The hamburger I would choose was not on that list. I never eat frys. Don't miss the white things anymore.

JadeMonkey · #29 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 11:32 AM

Personally, I think Red Robin (at least the one around here) is great. The food has always been excellent as has the service. As for the nutritional value..... well I guess I have different expectations of what I'm getting when I walk into a quick-serve burger chain than many of you do. At least there are not any carbs in the bacon, cheese, and fried egg I'd like on top of my burger. When I go, I do it right.

If you knew what went on in a lot of restaurant kitchens (or home kitchens) you'd never eat out again. I have too many friends working in the restaurant business to even ask or think about it anymore. Just enjoy your time out and don't let it bother you. The stress reduction will be good for you and you'll boost your immune system at the same time.

Those extra calories in many restaurant dishes come from many of the little tricks that are used to make things taste better. That nice lean piece of steak or salmon you make at home tastes pretty good doesn't it? It tastes even better if you melt a generous pat over butter into it once it comes off of the heat. Bonus points for garlic herb butter. You won't see it but you will taste it.

queenbee310 · #30 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 11:54 AM

I agree with Cyberus. It would be really hard for a mom and pop shop to post nutritional info. But chains that have over lets say a million in profit a year should be legally made to post nutritional information.

I really cant believe that Red Robin does not have its nutritional info up. That is pure crazyness. Maybe they dont have it posted because they know there food is ridiculously bad for you, and dont want people to know it.