Over the weekend, Robert Irwin, the son of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, issued an heartfelt apology after inadvertently dining and dashing at a beloved Australian eatery. On Sunday, he kicked off an Instagram video in his signature selfie style, greeting his followers warmly, "Hey, everyone! It's Robert here."
In what he playfully termed a "humorous tale," the 21-year-old wildlife conservationist shared that he was currently embarked on an adventurous "road trip down the east coast of Australia." Along his journey, he decided to "drop by" Jetty Pavilion in Coffs Harbour for a quick dinner, opting for a takeaway salad.
"Little did I know that this particular spot was the hot ticket in town," he remarked, observing that the restaurant was bustling with patrons. Robert was promptly greeted by a swarm of enthusiastic fans eager for a chat and photo ops, prompting him to politely greet "absolutely everyone" who approached him.
However, what began as a cordial encounter swiftly "transformed into an exuberant frenzy of疯狂的 revelry." Observing the burgeoning commotion, the diligent staff sprang into action, preparing and packaging his meal with "lightning speed," all the while subtly aiming to expedite his departure with tactful efficiency. It wasn't until the dawn of the next day that the realization dawned upon Robert; he had unwittingly "bolted out without settling the tab" for his salad. "I inadvertently staged a clichéd 'dine-and-dash' drama," he admitted with a sheepish grin, appending that the oversight had utterly escaped his notice. "I genuinely felt horrible about it," he lamented with sincerity brimming in his voice.
Without delay, Robert contacted Jetty Pavilion to rectify the situation by offering to settle the payment over the phone. However, the gracious staff dismissed it as a non-issue, highlighting their admiration for his conservation efforts. They kindly requested only a "stellar review" in return.
Instead, Robert took to Instagram to mobilize his 7.8 million followers to rally behind this "remarkable local gem," praising its "outstanding team," "delectable cuisine," and "wonderful ambiance." "That's my review in a nutshell – they're simply the cream of the crop!" he concluded, offering another heartfelt apology. He further pledged to settle his meal the next time he was in town, quipping, "Today is most definitely not the day I embark on a life of crime, much to the tabloids' disappointment." He jokes that he'd refrain from "pilfering any more salads" during the remainder of his travels.
The restaurant, "blown away" by the public shout-out, responded warmly, acknowledging the challenges of enjoying a peaceful meal amidst the fanfare. "We can only fathom how challenging it must be to savor a quiet meal without being mobbed, so thank you once again for choosing us. No worries about the oversight!" They warmly invited him back anytime, adding playfully, "We might even honor you with a named salad!"
Robert's sister, Bindi Irwin, 26, chimed in with, "Following! Yay, @jettypavilioncoffs," while their mother, Terri Irwin, added, "Can't wait to savor the @robertirwinphotography salad special during my next visit to Coffs!"
