Instead of the best, how about the worst?

[old okie]

This food and restaurant site is positive and informative. I really enjoy reading here..........but I think "the worst" is also a good concept to post about restaurants. I also realize that there is always a subjective element to "rating" a restaurant...and trying it more than once may be necessary.

But want to have a little "fun" here? After where I just had lunch, I'm ready to start a "vote for the worst" in the OKC metro.

My vote? The Round-up in Del City! a 5-star "ugh" for everything there! DH loves the place; I've eaten there several times, but to me there is NOTHING to like about it.

I'll probably think of more but that one is on my mind right now. Anyone else like to add to the list?

And to the mods, if this is inappropriate here, feel free to move it.

[OKCMallen]

Some of the worst service I've ever had and hear4d from others is Victoria's in Norman...but the food is so good I continued to return and it eventually improved over time.

[jawgie]

Fire Mountain, it was dirty and the service was terrible. The Dessert bar looked like a disaster.
It was my second and last trip there.

[HSC-Sooner]

Fire Mountain, it was dirty and the service was terrible. The Dessert bar looked like a disaster.
It was my second and last trip there.

Fire Mountain's gone now.

[Jesseda]

grannys had one in guthrie, by far the worst food, cold food, bad service, negative staff, gross all around

[westsidesooner]

Fire Mountain, it was dirty and the service was terrible. The Dessert bar looked like a disaster.
It was my second and last trip there.

Fire Mountain's gone now.

I went there twice last year or the year before. The first time was bad, the second time was just weird. There were four of us the second time (two couples), and the waitress (if you can call her that) had the hots for the other guy at our table. She actually came up to the table mid-meal and approached the guy and told him she thought he was cute and wanted to get his number. You can only imagine how well this went over with his date. After she left us she was constantly standing nearby and whispering something to another waitress then they'd both look over at our table. We left early without finishing our meals it was so creepy. That restaurant was doomed by bad management and service from day one. Good riddance......I hope Ryans cleans the place up, anyone been since its been Ryans?

Another non-favorite is Grandys. I liked it the first year or two ( I have no idea why....cheap and fast lunch maybe). Now I'm always amazed that they are still in business. YUCK YUCK YUCK. I wouldnt go there if their food was free.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

I'd get a straw and suck the junk out of the bottom of the fry vat at McDonald's rather than eat at an Arby's. That place is foul.

I had some of the worst service at The Warren a few weeks ago too. Food was good, but it shouldn't take an HOUR (after three requests) to get a side salad. Several other issues as well (including charging us $3.50 each for sodas in glasses smaller than what come with a Happy Meal...Seriously) That was bizarre, I've been there many times (always in the balcony) and usually have good service. I went today to see Wolverine and had good service. It was an anomaly I guess. But it stuck in my craw (obviously).

[jstanthrnme]

Though no longer around, the worst experience I have had at a local resteraunt was Lotus in Bricktown. I was with a birthday party of about 8 I think. We ordered, and it took quite a while for the table to get their entrees, except for me. I never recieved my order, even after everyone else finished theirs. The icing on the cake was when the server offered me my bill...

[so1rfan]

The worst Mexican food I ever ate was in Harrah called Salsas. It was absolutely terrible. Tasted like canned food. And their salsa was terrible. They went out of business in less than a month.

The worst pizza I ever had was Mr. Gatti's. I hated their pizza.

True story about Grandy's, everytime we would eat there, my wife and I got into a fight about something stupid. About the third time it happened we decided to quit eating there.

One other place we will never go back to is the bricktown Chelino's. The last three times we went the food and service was terrible. And we brought out of town guests. Now we take them to the Chelino's on Sooner Road and then drive down to Bricktown for dessert.

But the nastiest place I have ever been to in my life was that Lucy's off of I-35 and 59th? (or was it 44th?). Found out later that it was one of the worse health code violators in the city.

[old okie]

One other place we will never go back to is the bricktown Chelino's. The last three times we went the food and service was terrible.

Totally agree! What turned us off was seeing the roaches crawling on the wall just above the table! Yuck! We like Chelino's...our fav is the one catty-cornered from Capitol Hill H.S.

[Thunder]

I've been to Round-Up Pizza for many years growing up. In the past, alot, but now, not as much. The only thing that I dislike about the place is the limited amount of pizza and variety they have on the buffet. It's still a popular resturant and I always see the parking lot filled nicely.

I can't think of anything bad about Grandy's. I love eating there and the meals is always hot when its brought out. I just love the free rolls, just go up there and ask for more.

Pig Out Palace out on I-40 near Henryetta. The only thing that I dislike about that place is the expensive cost for a buffet. I guess they don't have much competition and it is by the highway. Outrageous prices!!!

[FlounderinDC]

Pig Out Palace out on I-40 near Henryetta. The only thing that I dislike about that place is the expensive cost for a buffet. I guess they don't have much competition and it is by the highway. Outrageous prices!!!

WOW. I haven't thought of the Pig Out Palace in years. I went to high school in Henryetta and refused to eat there because the words "pig out" in the name used to disgust me. I think I ate there one time in 4 years and that was because they fed the football team before one of our games. The Hungry Traveler on the other side of the interstate was MUCH better...not sure if it is still there or not.

I'd like to nominate La Luna in Norman. I am very forgiving about restaurants, but I have tried and tried and I just don't like their food at all. It isn't good. And last time we were there the management came up to us in the middle of our meal and said "I need your table" and needed us to move. She apologized, but it didn't seem that sincere. No offer for a free beer or anything. I really think that place could be great with that outdoor area, but alas it needs a lot of work.

[CuatrodeMayo]

The Hungry Traveler on the other side of the interstate was MUCH better...not sure if it is still there or not.

Many a memory there between OKC and Tenkiller.

I'm pretty sure it is still there, but I hear it is not as good as it once was.

[mecarr]

Worst service I've ever had was at Bourbon Street Cafe in Bricktown...Hobbies Hoagies on 3rd and Walker also has slow service. It usually takes 10 minutes to make a sandwich turkey sandwich over there

[metro]

This food and restaurant site is positive and informative. I really enjoy reading here..........but I think "the worst" is also a good concept to post about restaurants. I also realize that there is always a subjective element to "rating" a restaurant...and trying it more than once may be necessary.

But want to have a little "fun" here? After where I just had lunch, I'm ready to start a "vote for the worst" in the OKC metro.

My vote? The Round-up in Del City! a 5-star "ugh" for everything there! DH loves the place; I've eaten there several times, but to me there is NOTHING to like about it.

I'll probably think of more but that one is on my mind right now. Anyone else like to add to the list?

And to the mods, if this is inappropriate here, feel free to move it.

DH? Are you a Dave Ramsey follower? Nothing wrong with that, but that's the only place I see people us the "D" for Dear...(husband,wife,son, daughter)

[old okie]

DH? Are you a Dave Ramsey follower? Nothing wrong with that, but that's the only place I see people us the "D" for Dear...(husband,wife,son, daughter)

Sorry I offended you. It's a very common reference on all the forums I visit. I'd be happy to go remove the reference, but I can't find the edit function for that post. It is never my intention to offend anyone.

And truthfully, I have absolutely no clue who "Dave Ramsey" is. Sorry.

[metro]

Vito's on N. May

[ImTheDude]

Vito's on N. May

Was it the food or service? I had been wanting to eat there for a while now, maybe not now though.

[metro]

Was it the food or service? I had been wanting to eat there for a while now, maybe not now though.

Both. Food was average, but wayyyy overpriced for what it was. Service was severely lacking. Atmosphere reminded me of a craft mall or something. Quirky at best. Owner was sitting around chatting to a friend almost the entire time, even though there were only 3 tables of people when we were there. In an hours or so time, she didn't even stop by to say hi or check on us. It's about the same price as Bellini's but not near as good food, service or quality. Go to Bellini's.

[ImTheDude]

Thanks for the heads up.

[metro]

You didn't "offend" me. That's just the only place I've seen it. No need to edit your post, just surprised as it is a Dave Ramsey thing. Since you don't know who he is, he's arguably the US #1 financial guru. I highly recommend his book Total Money Makeover, it will change your financial life!

[okyeah]

Victoria's in Norman off University (in campus corner)...pasta is super salty, and the tomato sauce is def. from a can.

[OKCMallen]

Victoria's in Norman off University (in campus corner)...pasta is super salty, and the tomato sauce is def. from a can.

I have trouble believing the second accusation.

[venture]

Victoria's in Norman off University (in campus corner)...pasta is super salty, and the tomato sauce is def. from a can.

From a can maybe...as in the tomatoes going from a can into a blender and dumped on pasta with no seasoning. Their sauce is extremely bland and just not enjoyable. Use to eat there quite a bit, but finally grew tired of the lack luster food.

[OKCMallen]

From a can maybe...as in the tomatoes going from a can into a blender and dumped on pasta with no seasoning. Their sauce is extremely bland and just not enjoyable. Use to eat there quite a bit, but finally grew tired of the lack luster food.

Wow...I'm surprised to hear two negative opinions on Vickie's in this thread. It's not "italian" food really, it's more of a pasta shop....but by about everyone I know that is familiar with Vickie's (went to OU, so that's plenty of people), it's a hands-down favorite. Interesting.