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News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Class': Robert Irwin returns to the scene of the crime following accidental dine and dash saga
Robert Irwin has made good on his promise to settle his restaurant tab, after he revealed he accidentally forgot to pay for part of a meal at a NSW restaurant before leaving. The wildlife warrior returned to the Jetty Pavilion in Coffs Harbour to finally pay for his takeaway salad. Days before, he issued an apology via his Instagram that he accidentally 'dined and dashed'. Irwin told his 7.6m Instagram followers he stopped into the eatery to order a takeaway salad before getting distracted by fans wanting a selfie and to say 'g'day' to Irwin. Caught up in the commotion, Irwin quickly said goodbye to the owners and his fans before scurrying off. In the video, he told his followers: 'The next morning I wake up and realise … I never paid for my salad! I just did the old dine and dash!' He called the venue offering to pay over the phone, but they insisted everything was fine and asked for Irwin to leave a review instead. Irwin did one better returning to the scene of the crime to pay for his salad. The owners of the Jetty Pavilion described Irwin as 'class'. 'When Robert Irwin came back to The Pav just to pay for his meal, absolute legend! Humble, kind, and all class,' the venue captioned a video posted to TikTok. The Jetty Pavilion also said the whole commotion has been good for business. 'Surreal … the outreach from something so simple has been overwhelming,' the owners said to seven news. The restaurant even joked they would name the salad after him. 'Hopefully it encourages a few more people to come and experience this place,' Mr Irwin said.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin shocks as he does a dine and dash at a popular eatery in Coffs Harbour: 'I apologise'
Robert Irwin has shocked fans after failing to pay for his meal at a popular restaurant in Coffs Harbour. The conservationist, 21, shared his embarrassment over his dine and dash experience after visiting The Jetty Pavilion over the weekend. Robert ordered a takeaway salad at the eatery after stopping in Coffs Harbour but he quickly become distracted by fans wanting selfies. 'I went in there and there was a lot of people who saw me and wanted a photo but it turned into a bit of a frenzy,' he explained in a video shared to social media. 'They got the salad done super fast and I made sure I said hi to absolutely everyone. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Then the next morning I wake up and realise, I never paid for my salad. I just did the old dine and dash and didn't even realise. I felt terrible.' Robert said he contacted the establishment and apologised before offering to pay the bill over the phone. 'They said, "Don't worry, just leave us a good review." Go and support the Jetty Pavilion. They are the absolute best,' he said. 'I apologise again. Today is not the day I start my life of crime, as much as the tabloids would love that, it's not happening.'
News.com.au
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Robert Irwin issues public apology to Coffs Harbour restaurant after failing to pay for his meal
Robert Irwin has issued a lengthy apology online after failing to pay for his meal at a NSW restaurant. The Australian wildlife warrior, 21, shared a video on Instagram directed at the owners of The Jetty Pavilion in Coffs Harbour, revealing his embarrassment over his recent 'dine and dash' at their eatery while road tripping along the east coast. Irwin said he stopped in Coffs for dinner over the weekend, where he ordered a takeaway salad and quickly became distracted by a flurry of fans wanting selfies. 'I went in there, and there was a lot of people who, you know, saw me and said g'day, and wanted to have a photo. But it turned into a bit of a frenzy … It was a bit of a flurry there for a moment,' Irwin began. 'Anyway, they got the salad done super fast, I made sure I said hi to absolutely everyone, 'Cheers, thanks so much, see ya later.' 'Then the next morning wake up and realise, I never paid for my salad! I just did the old dine and dash and didn't even realise. I felt terrible.' The I'm A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! co-host said he quickly reached out to the venue and offered to hand over his credit card details to fix up the bill, as he'd already left Coffs at that point. 'They said, 'Don't worry, just leave us a good review.' I said, 'I'll do you one better!'' Irwin continued. 'There are eight million of you guys on here [Instagram]. Go and support the Jetty Pavilion. They are the absolute best. 'I apologise again. Today is not the day I start my life of crime, as much as the tabloids would love that.' The venue hilariously reacted to the video on its official Instagram account, revealing the salad at the centre of the great Irwin dine and dash scandal: A $26 Harvest Bowl. Owners Kyle Miller and Ben Hemsworth sat down for an interview with Today Monday morning, where they assured they had no hard feelings against Irwin for his slip-up. Quite the contrary, they say he's brought money-can't-buy exposure to their business and the area of Coffs Harbour. 'Unbelievable [exposure]. I was a bit in shock,' owner Hemsworth said on-air. 'I was expecting just to see 'Jetty Pavilion has a great salad' on a Google review, and then I got a message from my daughter saying, 'Oh my god, I saw the video!' And my phone just lit up.' The pair also cheekily put majority of the blame on their 'starstruck' waitresses. 'Some of the girls got a little starstruck and forgot to accept a payment, and they came and told me a little afterwards, and I said, 'Did you get his number?'' Hemsworth said, laughing. 'It's not very common for us to get a world celebrity in the door, so we can't blame the girls for that one, I guess he's a good lookin' fella,' Miller added.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Dine and dasher fled restaurant without paying for £50 meal - as police issue pictures of man
A dine-and-dasher enjoyed a two-course meal at a popular seaside restaurant before leaving without paying. Two images of a man have been released by police who are investigating the unpaid bill at Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay. Officers received a report that a man had entered the restaurant between 1.45pm and 2pm on June 4 and ordered a two-course meal and drinks. The diner then left the restaurant without paying the bill, which the restaurant claims to have come to around £50. Northumbria Police say that their enquiries are ongoing and are appealing for anyone who recognises the man pictured to come forward. The force added that the man was 'in the area at the time' and believe he would be able to help with their investigation. A police spokesperson said: 'Recognise this man? We would like to speak to him as we investigate a report of making off without payment in North Tyneside. 'We received a report that a man had entered Hinnies Restaurant on East Parade in Whitley Bay between 1.45pm and 2pm on Wednesday, June 4. The diner then left the restaurant without paying the bill, which the restaurant claims to have come to around £50 'The man then ordered a two-course meal which he ate before leaving without paying. 'Enquiries into the report are ongoing and today we are releasing images of a man who we would like to identify. 'He was in the area at the time and we believe he may be able to assist with our enquiries. 'The man, or anyone who knows who he is, should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat or report forms on our website. 'For those unable to make contact via those ways, call 101. Please quote crime reference number 063598X/25.'
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Dine and dashers caught on camera skipping pricey meal at swanky Hamptons A-list hotspot... as owner reveals how they dodged police
A group of young guests pulled off a bold dine-and-dash at a Hamptons' hotspot loved by celebs including the Kardashian and Biden families. Southampton's 75 Main is an upscale, high-profile restaurant tucked into the heart of the lavish town's buzzing social scene - an eatery that was the centerpiece of the hit reality show Serving the Hamptons.
