Dick's Last Resort
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1 January 1985 in Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Founder | Richard "Dick" Chase |
| Headquarters | Dallas , United States |
Area served | Southeastern and Southwestern United States |
| Products | Southern-style cuisine (wings, burgers, ribs, chicken dishes, seafood), branded merchandise |
| Website | www |
Dick's Last Resort is a bar and restaurant chain in the United States, distinguished by its staff who are trained to deliver intentionally rude and irreverent service. Established in Dallas, Texas, in 1985 by Richard "Dick" Chase, the brand currently has thirteen locations throughout the Southeastern and Southwestern regions of the country.
The company made an effort to expand into Europe with a London branch in 1995; however, this initiative was short-lived and the location was closed and sold by early 1996.
Atmosphere
At Dick's Last Resort, servers are instructed to act provocatively rude, which complements the establishment’s eclectic interior design characterized by mismatched furnishings and paper table coverings. Guests are anticipated to experience playful insults or awkward interactions as part of the visit. A hallmark of the experience includes customized paper hats adorned with humorous insults that are handed out to diners. Additionally, staff members may engage in tossing napkins and straws at customers, reinforcing the brand’s distinctive approach to hospitality.
Menu
The menu at Dick's Last Resort centers on Southern-style cuisine, offering items such as wings, burgers, ribs, chicken dishes, and select seafood options.
In addition to food and drink selections, Dick's promotes branded merchandise including T-shirts featuring slogans like "Putting the F.U. in Fun" and bumper stickers stating "I Love Dick's," which serve to boost customer interaction and enhance brand visibility.
See also
- Edsel Ford Fong, famously recognized as the "world's rudest, worst, most insulting waiter"
- The Wieners Circle, a Chicago hot dog venue known for its profanity-laden staff
- Karen's Diner, a retro-inspired pink-themed eatery with deliberately impolite waitstaff
- Cencio la Parolaccia located in Rome, Italy