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'So Sorry': Robert Irwin Apologises After Not Paying for Meal

COFFS HARBOUR, NEW SOUTH WALES, JUL 7 – Robert Irwin apologized after unintentionally leaving a $26 salad unpaid due to fan distractions; the restaurant declined payment and welcomed the exposure from his social media post.

  • Robert Irwin, a 21-year-old Australian wildlife advocate, apologized on Sunday after unintentionally leaving without paying for his $26 salad at a popular restaurant in Coffs Harbour.
  • Irwin accidentally left without paying due to a distraction from fans seeking photos and later realized the mistake the next morning, prompting him to contact the restaurant to offer payment.
  • The Jetty Pavilion owners, Kyle Miller and Ben Hemsworth, who spoke in a Monday interview, expressed no hard feelings and said the incident brought valuable exposure; they also plan to rename a salad after Irwin.
  • The Robert Irwin Harvest Bowl, costing $26, includes turmeric cauliflower, quinoa, avocado, pickled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potato, tahini dressing, and alfalfa sprouts, and the restaurant thanked Irwin for his support.
  • Irwin encouraged his millions of Instagram followers to back the local eatery and promised to settle his bill on a future trip, while the restaurant expressed appreciation for his endorsement and invited him to visit again.
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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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