Restaurants that offer The Gauntlet

The Blind Pig

➤ 31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, United States

Cafés • Pizza • Dining • American

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"This place is absolutely amazing! I went on a hot day, the staff did an amazing job at making sure everyone always had a good drink! Not just my table but everyone. My first impression wasn't too great as it seemed small. Most of the business seating was outdoor. This allowed for a great view of the lake! The owner kept walking around and checking up on people. Making it feel as if they actually cared about the people whom stepped into the restaurant. Now for the food. I went out on a limb and we ordered things we don't normally eat out due to being traumatized, as most restaurants I've gone to tend to mess it up. First: the scallops... they were absolutely perfect! Half of the 5 and/or 5 places over cook scallops. The sear gave them a nice golden, crunch to them (see photo) Second: the lamb. Perfect medium cooked! Juicy and well seasoned (not pictured) Third: short rib tacos. The only negative thing I can say is, the cilantro avocado salsa wasn't spicy at all. It had an amazing flavor though! Good enough to make you forget it wasn't spicy! Fourth: firecracker shrimp. It's shrimp, fried with sweet and spicy. Everything I ate that was, not only met my foodie expectations, but absolutely blew them away! Can't wait to go back for round 2! Awesome work to their crew!"

Carytown Burgers Fries Lakeside

➤ 5404 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228, United States

Cheese • Burgers • Chicken • Barbecue

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"My wife and I decided to stop here today because we were craving a good burger and fries. This place did not provide that. The facility did not look like it was owned by someone who cares about their namesake. My wife ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger and I ordered the Big Mike Cheeseburger with a basket of fries and 2 drinks for a total of $37.68 which included a premature $5 tip. Things got interesting after getting the tasteless pink lemonade I noticed a bug infused in one of the ice cubes. I admit we should’ve requested a refund and left however we have a 2 hr drive home so I decided to continue with our order. The cashier apologized and gave me another cup. We received our food and left. In the car I opened the fries which were limp and lukewarm and tasted like they were cooked in old grease. The burger looked premade/frozen and was dry and definitely not tasty; my wife took a couple of bites off of hers and couldn’t finish it. At best this was a $20 meal that we paid almost $40 and nothing we experienced today would make me want to patronage this establishment ever again. They must’ve used their overpriced revenue for software to manipulate the ratings system to earn the 4.3 rating. This experience deserves less than 1 star."

Carytown Burgers Fries (short Pump)

➤ 200 Towne Center West Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233, United States

Pubs • Lunch • Cheese • Burgers

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"I've never been to a local restaurant where all the staff were so warm, welcoming, and genuinely concerned about our experience. The restaurant was spotless, offering an impressive selection of delicious burgers, fries, combos, and a fantastic array of craft beers. We had just received some upsetting news from a nearby medical office, and we initially stopped in just to escape our distress. To our surprise, we encountered several staff members who took the time to chat, lighten our mood, and even take our photo. Everything on the menu is delectable, generous in portion, beautifully presented, and true to its theme. The decor is lovely, with special attention given to enhancing the customer experience. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant to anyone who appreciates friendly and attentive staff, a pleasant atmosphere, inventive cuisine, and an incredible selection of beverages."