Travel dining can be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. This list exposes twenty tourist trap restaurants where inflated prices, disappointing food, gimmicky service, and famous locations often matter more than quality. From overpriced cafés in Venice and Rome to flashy steakhouses, themed chains, rooftop restaurants, and legendary cheesesteak spots, these destinations have attracted complaints from visitors around the world. Discover why unclear pricing, music surcharges, minimum spends, aggressive upselling, long lines, souvenir merchandise, and underwhelming meals can quickly ruin a vacation experience. Famous names including Nusr-Et, Planet Hollywood, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Rainforest Cafe, Señor Frog’s, and Tavern on the Green all face criticism for relying heavily on spectacle or reputation. Before choosing your next meal while travelling, learn which heavily promoted restaurants may leave you with an enormous bill, a forgettable plate, and serious regret after the excitement fades and the final check arrives at your table afterward.