Name: Vincent V
Review: Jack Rabbit Slim’s (Los Angeles, CA)
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
The Good:
The atmosphere is high-commitment. It’s like a wax museum with a pulse. If you’ve ever wanted to have a steak while Ed Sullivan sticks his nose in your business or watch Buddy Holly struggle with a drink order, this is your mecca. The music is authentic 50s—none of that modern synthesized garbage—and the dance floor is actually built for a proper twist contest, provided your partner knows how to move.
The Bad:
The pricing is a localized form of highway robbery. I ordered a "Five Dollar Shake"—that’s five dollars for milk and ice cream. No bourbon in it? No rum? I had to check the glass for gold flakes. It was a pretty good shake, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t know if it was worth five dollars.
Also, the "Douglas Sirk" steak was a disappointment. I asked for it burnt to a crisp—bloody as hell—and it came out looking a little too "medium" for a man of my convictions. Plus, the service is a bit slow. Buddy Holly might be a great singer, but as a waiter, he’s a bit of a letdown. He didn't even seem to care about the "Shake" controversy.
The Service:
Inconsistent. It’s hard to get a refill when the staff is busy prepping for a dance-off.
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Comments:
@Mia_W: Vincent, stop being a cheapskate. It was a great shake. Also, you still owe me a trophy.
@Marsellus_W: I hope you two had a pleasant evening. I hear the Twist contest was… spirited.
@Buddy_H_Waiter: Look, man, I just work here. If you want a cheaper shake, go to a Fatburger.
@Jules_W: Five dollars for a shake? That’s some gourmet shit. I gotta try that.