The Singing Sirloin
The Singing Sirloin
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Location Information
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The Singing Sirloin, the "Home of Ballads and Salads", is a restaurant in Downtown Springfield.
Description
The Singing Sirloin's distinctive feature is its waiters, who sing to their customers and serve their steaks "rare, medium, or well-sung".[1] The restaurant also has a concealed portcullis-like barrier at the front door, which serves to both secure the restaurant during closed hours and prevent customers from leaving without paying. The lever which activates the portcullis is disgiused as a "Please wait to be seated" sign.[2]
History
The Simpson family went to the restaurant for Marge's 34th birthday, although she was initially reluctant to go to a restaurant where the waiters sang.[3]The Simpsons also visited the restaurant to celebrate Bart's getting an A on an astronomy quiz at school. The waiters sang a song called "Happy First A" (to the tune of "Happy Birthday") for Bart. However, Homer's credit card was rejected. The Simpsons attempted to dine and dash, but were quickly trapped by the portcullis. In order to pay their bill, they ended up having to sing themselves, performing as a Mariachi band.[2]
Employees
In addition to the kitchen help and the singing waitstaff, The Singing Sirloin employs a woman named Mary Kay whose job is similar to a Maitre d'.[2]
Appearances
- Episode – "Life on the Fast Lane"
- Episode – "Homer vs. Dignity"
- Book – The Simpsons Guide to Springfield
- Video game – The Simpsons Road Rage