Red Robin has the modern version of old-fashioned eats

Many people like eating dinner with the whole family, but not all restaurants are geared toward children as much as adults. Red Robin is a restaurant that caters to both.

Red Robin is a modern version of an old-fashioned diner. When patrons first enter the restaurant, they find two televisions in the floor at their feet. These TVs often play cartoons. Other TVs in the restaurant play ESPN. There are pictures on the walls and the walls are painted a deep, mellow yellow. Booths line the walls, and tables sit in the middle of the floor. Children are given things to do, such as coloring, to occupy their time while waiting for their food to arrive.

My friend and I arrived on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The restaurant was not too busy and we were seated right away. He ordered a soda and I ordered a chocolate Monster Milkshake to hold us over while we looked over the menu. Menu items include shareable starters, gourmet burgers, salads, entrees, soups and sandwiches and desserts. Drinks include mixed drinks, margaritas, beer and wine, non-alcoholic mixed drinks, sodas, tea and coffee. There is also a kids' menu. My friend chose the Royal Red Robin burger. I chose the Crispy Chicken Burger, which is just a chicken sandwich on a hamburger bun instead of bread. We waited about fifteen minutes for our food. The food came fresh, hot and delicious. Our overall total plus tip was just over 25 dollars.

The service at Red Robin was good but it could have been better. Our server was polite, but he did not seem genuine. He also did not check up on us.

Red Robin was first opened in 1969 in Seattle. The restaurant's tag line is "America's Gourmet Burger and Spirits." There are 235 Red Robin restaurants in the United States, and 18 in Canada. The restaurant has won multiple awards, including "Best Burger" and "Best Family Restaurant." Mike Snyder is the President and C.E.O.

Red Robin has several locations in Missouri: Chesterfield, Des Peres, Fenton, Independence and Mid Rivers. There is also a Red Robin E-Club that patrons can join by visiting their website online at www.redrobin.com/flash.html. The club allows Red Robin to reward the patrons' love for burgers.

Hours at Red Robin are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. Dress is casual. There is no smoking, but carry out is available.

Red Robin is a good place to take children. However, it is also a good place to de-stress with friends and just shoot the breeze.