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The 10 Worst Restaurant Names, Part 2

If you’re like us, you’re still snickering like a seventh grader at our list of 10 Worst Restaurant Names (two words: Crabby Dick’s). We took a vote on that round, and London’s Phat Phuc noodle bar was the illustrious winner. We also learned something valuable: many of our commenters love potty humor. The suggestions for other worst names rolled in. Check out 10 more that we handpicked from your comments, and vote for the worst below. Can any of them unseat Phuc? We shall see…

B.A.D. Sushi

Yep, the letters at this Los Angeles Japanese joint are an acronym, standing for “best and delicious.” Funny because upon reading this name for the first time we thought of another acronym: OMG.

Big Dick’s Halfway Inn

This "cocky" waterfront restaurant in the Ozarks sounds like it abides by the motto "go big or go home." Accordingly, it only serves wine by the "magnum."

Captain Poo’s

It’s not really the job of the Captain to swab the poop deck, but we're thinking whoever helms this South Carolina bar and grill would be up to the task.

Colonette Diner

Thankfully, this casual Garden State establishment changed its name to The Jersey City Diner. While a few gastroenterologists have stopped visiting, their clientele has remained largely intact.

Fat Ho Burgers

This Texas burger joint drew protests from the neighbors that were offended by the name. Upon witnessing the protests, a group of heavyset hookers snapped their fingers and responded, “Oh, no you didn’t!”

Flying Beaver Bar

It's a well-known fact that including the word "beaver" in the name of your Canadian brewpub will subconsciously attract 200% more creepy dudes.

Lick-a-Chick

Don't get too excited, gentlemen. The only chicks you'll be licking at this Canadian chicken shack come breaded and deep-fried.

The Money Shot

This Chicago restaurant is also a performance venue. No, we're talking bands – not that kind of performance. They don’t want the Health Department all up in their grill.

Rats

Yeah, all those little rodent chefs working the kitchen in Ratatouille were totally cute, but if there are any in the kitchen of this New Jersey eatery, we hope this dude shows up with his giant pitchfork.

Young Dong

I mean, need we even explain?

Posted on September 13, 2011 16:34

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Published December 06, 2011
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The worst restaurant name ever is Eataly. And, it's not really even a restaurant!

Published September 29, 2011
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There was a restaurant in San Francisco's Castro district called Pudong. Yes, I know it's a district of Shanghai...but...still. Not surprisingly, it closed in less than a year.

Published September 19, 2011
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Funny stuff

Published September 19, 2011

DUB Pies, on Prospect Park West, in Brooklyn, NY: DUB officially abbreviates "Down Under Bakery" (they're from New Zealand), but to people w/ a medical background, "DUB" = dysfunctional uterine bleeding. They DO have nice meat pies, though. The shop also opened while "Sweeney Todd" was playing at the movie house across the street.

Published September 17, 2011
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I commented about the Flying Beaver in your first list--Do I get a prize? As I said before, the place is named in honor of the DeHavilland Beaver float planes that you can watch take off and land in the river. Check out the website.

Published September 15, 2011

People always gasp when I say "Or, we can go to B.A.D. Sushi," as if the restaurant owners didn't know what they were doing. The new restaurant replaced TeraSaki House, which I think was a small legend, and B.A.D. is doing well. It's a fair place; wish they kept their 50% off deals.

Published September 15, 2011

while going through Ohio, we saw a place named "Fricken Chicken"

we had to stop

pretty good...seemed like a place not quite good enough to be on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives

Published September 15, 2011
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How about the Phuket Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach, CA

Published September 15, 2011

Sorry but Big Dick's is funny, not bad. Humor does have a place in dining at times. BAD SUSHI spells it right out and should steer you clear!

Published September 15, 2011

Too bad none of the reviewers speak the English language. Their critiques are vague at best.

Published September 14, 2011

"Hot & Crusty" is pretty bad too.

Published September 14, 2011

There is a French restaurant in Astoria, Queens called "Winegasm" - I always thought that was a pretty bad choice.

Published September 14, 2011