In the 3yrs I’ve lived in what I fondly refer to as “Pleasantville”, I’ve eaten at the Red Robin in the Westfield Mall, Valencia Town Center a couple of times. Always OK, but never memorable… until today. My 5yr old son & I enjoyed an extraordinary luncheon that is worthy of shouting the praises of Red Robin from the highest mountaintop.
We were greeted & seated right away, arriving at the restaurant around 1:00PM. Our server, Sara V, acknowledged us on passing, & quickly got back to us for our order. Per usual, I toggled back & forth between a couple of items. Sara kindly recommended their “Grilled Chicken Alla Caprese”. My son was rightfully treated as a participating customer, above & beyond what I would expect of the best kid-friendly restaurant. During previous visits, my son’s palette was beyond picky. He has now branched out to the kid staples, Mac & Cheese, grilled cheese, & pizza. It may sound funny, but I’m thrilled! It sure makes dining out easier. What I did notice today on Red Robin’s children’s menu was the variety of meal options, along with a numerous choice of healthy sides. Thankfully, my picky eater does not like french fries, and chose apple slices to go with his “Cheesy Mac ‘n Cheese”.
Between the the kids’ menu activities & interesting decor, we were thoroughly entertained until lunch arrived. Large propeller planes hang from the ceiling, & everything from classic movie posters to odd & funny photos adorn every inch of wall space. My son found the modern pendant lamps particularly fascinating, in basic shapes (circles, squares, & triangles) & colors (red, blue, green, & yellow). Throughout our meal, Sara regularly checked on us, as well as brought a fresh beverage for me before I had to ask for it. I loved my lunch, down to the last bite. As a new item, it was not listed on the nutritional chart provided on our table, however I’m pretty sure it was lower in calories than the other items I considered.
Though our bill was ready & waiting, (an uncommon pleasure when dining out with children), my son had done a great job with his meal, earning him a special treat. Sara actually stood by for moral support, cheering him to his last bite of apple, to ensure his reward! We were appropriately offered the “kids sundae”, a smaller version of the adult size, complete with 2 cherries & 2 spoons.
What more can I say? I love this place! I’m not sure what has made today’s Red Robin experience different from the past, but whatever it is, Red Robin… keep up the great service in family friendly dining. As our governor would say, “I’ll be back”!
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