These Restaurants Served Food in Unusual Ways, and Diners Weren't Loving It

Is It a Salad? Really?

We don’t want to be all doom and gloom on this list, so let’s give this salad credit where it’s due. It does look pretty delicious, with its vibrant mix of mustard seeds, ripe tomatoes, and fresh greens. But while we can appreciate the ingredients, we have to call out the restaurant for its questionable plating choice

Seriously, can you even call it plating if the food isn’t on a plate? For some reason, the chef decided to serve this “salad” in a bust of a woman. Sure, it’s creative, but does it really enhance the dining experience? In reality, the presentation feels more like a gimmick than a thoughtful design. And let’s be honest—does anyone want to eat a salad out of a statue? While the flavors might shine, the execution leaves much to be desired. Sometimes, simplicity is key. After all, shouldn’t the food be the star of the show, not the serving dish?