r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Savage_Mindset • Aug 22 '26

Do u dont wanna A restaurant tried to pull a switch-a-roo on the type of meat I was served.

So a group of us went to a local popular American chain steakhouse restaurant and all ordered different dishes. I ordered a filet, when my food arrived, I thought the steak looked more like a sirloin than a filet.

Upon taking my first bite it was chewy and not buttery like a filet. It was supposed to be an 8oz filet, it was more like 12oz sirloin, 2nd bite confirmed it was definitely not a filet.

I must’ve been visibly upset because the manager walked over and asked if everything was ok, to which I questioned the cut. She said it was a filet (but I think she went based on the toppings that are only offered on the filet). I said hmm ok, I guess.

She offered to switch it if I was not happy, I said it was fine, however, she insisted, so I accepted.. The second steak was a filet, appearance, taste and texture.. only the cook made it EXTRA peppery for me.. jokes on them I appreciated the extra pepper :)

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u/mawdurnbukanier Aug 23 '26

You went to Outback, the kids meals definitely come straight off the sysco truck. 

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u/SmallPurplePeopleEat Aug 23 '26

The thing is though that Sysco actually carries some pretty great food, including chicken fingers.

It's the store owners that decide to buy the cheapest, shittiest food possible in order to make as much money as possible.

I'm not necessarily defending Sysco, they're still a giant corporation who rips off their customers on a frequent basis. I'm just making sure the restaurant owners get recognized for their role in the shit food game as well.

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u/Backfoot911 Aug 23 '26

Well that's why people call them "Sysco" restaurants, they usually do end up using the cheapest option and it's noticeable. Half the places in town seem to always have that exact same french fry with that rough texture