I want everybody to hear this now, Wallman Jr. declared.

Despite never receiving a replacement, the itemstill appeared on their bill.

Weve got plenty of money, she said.

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We said we are refusing to pay for the pork chops we never got.

The couple paid without further incident, putting an end to the situation.

But for the restaurant, the problems were only beginning.

Restaurant owner in a grey polo, pointing and holding paper, in a casual dining setting.

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In response to the backlash, Wallman Jr. issued an apology on Facebook.

He clarified that the incident took place approximately six months ago, soon after the restaurant first opened.

Front view of The Grill restaurant with a “Now Open” sign on the facade.

He also explained the situation as a misunderstanding.

I apologize for reacting to that couple the way I did, he wrote.

There are several circumstances that occurred before she started filming that yall dont see.

Restaurant owner gesturing in frustration during a customer-shaming incident inside a casual dining venue.

That doesnt excuse my reaction at all, but it does explain why it happened.

It has nothing to do with race.

To everyone that happens to see this from The Grill page.

Restaurant interior with customers dining, related to owner’s customer-shaming incident.

There is a video circulating again from when we first opened.

What began as a heated disagreement over a lunch bill spiraled into a harassment campaign withracialand political undertones.

Pure racism.

Restaurant owner gestures passionately while discussing customer feedback.

The owners words fell on deaf ears, as netizens kept accusing him of being racist

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Check out the results:

Restaurant owner reading a note, holds a phone; staff looks on, highlighting unprofessional customer-shaming incident.

Bearded man in a blue shirt sitting indoors in a restaurant.

Social media comment criticizing a restaurant owner for a public announcement, highlighting unprofessional behavior.

“Comment critical of restaurant owner shaming customers, showing public backlash.”

A social media comment referencing a restaurant owner’s customer-shaming rant, liked 16.6K times.

Comment on customer-shaming rant by restaurant owner backfires, showing irony in the situation.

Comment critical of unprofessional restaurant owner with 700 likes.

Comment criticizing restaurant owner for being unprofessional, highlighting a customer-shaming incident.

Customer-shaming comment highlighting unprofessional conduct, with 66K likes.

Comment on customer-shaming by restaurant owner sparks backlash.

Comment highlights unprofessional behavior, stating “He’s so unprofessional it’s embarrassing,” with high engagement.

Restaurant owner’s unprofessional customer-shaming rant criticized in online comment with 1647 likes.

Customer comment criticizing unprofessional restaurant owner’s approach, highlighting the risk of empty establishments.

Social media comment about restaurant owner’s unprofessional customer-shaming, with 21.6K likes.

Comment criticizing restaurant owner’s unprofessional rant with 132.8K likes.

Comment criticizing a restaurant owner for a customer-shaming rant, gaining significant likes.

Comment screenshot about a restaurant owner’s unprofessional customer rant backfire.

Customer comment highlights empty restaurant interior, referencing food quality.

Customer outrage over restaurant owner’s shaming rant; user vows never to return.

Comment by Tee on a post about a restaurant owner’s customer-shaming rant, with 41.6K likes.

Comment supporting customer in response to a restaurant owner’s unprofessional rant.

Customer shaming comment criticizing restaurant owner’s unprofessional behavior, siding with couple in viral discussion.