Restaurant chains

[skcin]

That's right Lediges, yet another food thread. :laugh:

I try to frequent local establishments often, but I don't mind eating out at a chain restaurant once in a while. The food's usually good, but it's also usually more expensive, processed, salted & unhealthy. JMO. That being said, I enjoy food from:

Red Lobster (it's those damned cheddar biscuits!)
Olive Garden (it's that damned salad & breadsticks!)
Chili's
Smokey Bones BBQ
TGI Friday's
Roadhouse/Texas Roadhouse
IHOP (breakfast only)

I do NOT enjoy food from the following. At one point, I've gotten either crappy food or crappy service, or a combination of both, from all of these places. Crappy enough that I will not eat there again:

Applebees
Ruby Tuesday's
Bob Evans
Swiss Chalet
OUtback Steakhouse
Perkins (they gave me bloody chicken)
Denny's (used to love it, but all that grease on the plate is just too much these days.)

[UnwindedDreams]

The only chain restaurants I eat at are Chilli's and Macaroni Grill...that Bob Evans place just looks so shady:laugh:

[CelticGypsy]

Smokey Bones in Atlanta, GA have the BEST waitresses. We were there last summer and my hubby loves BBQ so we stopped at this restaurant several times while travelling. All the waitresses thought WE had the cutest accents and we live in the Pacific Northwest:lol: :shocked: They also have great food:woohoo:

[DavidMn]

Red Lobster
Olive Garden
Joe's Crab Shack
Davanni's Pizza

[Rickypt]

Round Table Pizza!!

..that's about it

[DrummerDeanna]

Fun!

Like:

Red Robin
Ruby Tuesday (Rochester locations :laugh:)
Macaroni Grille
Red Lobster is so-so
Denny's
Ihop (also breakfast only)
Village Inn
TGIFriday's
Panda Express
Dominos Pizza

Hate:
Applebees
Chili's
Olive Garden (I do not get why this place is so popular)
Outback

[ontheEdgeof17]

I Love:

Chick-Fil-A:D
Olive Garden
Cheddars
Boston Beanery
Ruby Tuesdays (mostly cuz of the salad bar)
Papa Johns
Garfields
Cheescake Factory
Applebees

Hometown Favs:

Maxwells
CJ Maggies
Spaghetti Warehouse

[jannieC]

I like Olive Garden, Macaroni Grille, Chilis (they have an awesome black bean burger) and P.F. Chang.

[HomerMcvie]

Texas Roadhouse(best bang for the buck- and TR has been the #1 restaurant in my town[I think in gross sales] for like 5 years running).
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Outback

[michelle2677]

Nothing can beat the olive garden. Its been my fav since i was 15. Just ate there yesterday, actually. :nod:

[DrummerDeanna]

Nothing can beat the olive garden. Its been my fav since i was 15. Just ate there yesterday, actually. :nod:

I just don't get it :shrug:

I've never particularly liked Olive Garden...but everyone LOVES it - what am I missing???

Oh - and Ruby Tuesday - I do have to say that they have my favorite salad bar...that part has been consistently good at all locations I've visited.

[michelle2677]

I just don't get it :shrug:

I've never particularly liked Olive Garden...but everyone LOVES it - what am I missing???

Oh - and Ruby Tuesday - I do have to say that they have my favorite salad bar...that part has been consistently good at all locations I've visited.
i dont normally eat a meal there. Italian is too heavy except spaghetti and i only eat that at home. Its the salad. I still like the breadsticks but they have gone downhill. I love fazolis too.

[rbs3676]

For dinner:
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse -- hands down, my favorite steak place
PF Changs -- chinese dream food...I'm a huge fan...never turn it down
J Alexanders -- love their bar...a sunday ritual for me at least twice a month

Fast food chains:
Bill Millers Bar-B-Que -- the chicken delight salad is a staple
Jack In The Box -- their iced tea is as everday as my vitamins

Livia and I recently had a FABULOUS capri salad at Johnny Carino's and it was out of this world, so I would go back for that...:wavey:


I wouldnt be caught dead in a Red Lobster or Olive Garden. :laugh:

rbs

[irishgrl]

hah! my budget cant deal with all them upscale sit down places......

I go to (when I can afford it):
taco bell
burger king
Little Ceasars pizza
and any buffet type place where I can get all I can eat.

Im not picky as you can see :)
it sucks being poor.....

[sparky]

I just don't get it :shrug:

I've never particularly liked Olive Garden...but everyone LOVES it - what am I missing???

I have been there twice and thought it was total salt overload. Must be the endless bread and salad thing. Same with Cheesecake Factory on salt and amount of food. CF also has enormous oily portions, and people love that. Both those places ought to have a vomitorium, it is gorge central. They both remind me of feeding troughs.

I will eat at Chili's, PF Chang, California Pizza Kitchen, and an occasional Roadhouse.

[ryan8472]

I LOVE:
Chili's
Olive Garden
Macaroni Grille
DUNKIN DONUTS. :laugh:

I cant eat at:
Applebees (I think they cook with laxatives. :laugh: :sorry: )
Red Lobster (I get seasick. :shrug: )

[Rickypt]

DUNKIN DONUTS. :laugh:



Hell yeah, best thing about the Northeast. :thumbsup:

[ryan8472]

Hell yeah, best thing about the Northeast. :thumbsup:

No lie, we have at least 11 in my city alone. :eek: :laugh:

[BlackWidow]

I like Olive Garden, Macaroni Grille, Chilis (they have an awesome black bean burger) and P.F. Chang.

^^^5
P.F. Changs!!!

[BlackWidow]

I LOVE:
Chili's
Olive Garden
Macaroni Grille
DUNKIN DONUTS. :laugh:

I cant eat at:
Applebees (I think they cook with laxatives. :laugh: :sorry: )
Red Lobster (I get seasick. :shrug: )

Let's dunk donuts sometime....:laugh: :wavey: :nod:

[skcin]

I forgot about Red Robin. We just got our first one here a few months ago - very tasty burgers. :nod:

Anyone have a Max's near them? They're usually attached to a Holiday Inn. Surprisingly great food.

We have yet to get a PF Chang, Macaroni Grill, Chick-Fil-A, Bonefish Grill. In a few months, they're opening a Famous Dave's BBQ, and rumour has it a Cheesecake Factory is going into the new addition at the galleria.



As far as fast food type chains, I don't routinely go to any anymore. I do love Wendy's & McD's (grew up on it, can't break the habit completely.) BK is alright, and we don't have White Castle or Sonic or Jack In The Box here.

I still love me some KFC, but the one near my house sucks so I haven't had it in years. I refuse to get chain pizza unless I'm travelling, our neighborhood places are just so much better. Pizza Hut if I have to, but I hate Domino's.

[DavidMn]

Hell yeah, best thing about the Northeast. :thumbsup:Wrong my friend. The best thing about the northeast is the North End in Boston!:blob1: :blob2:

[mikeschmike]

we don't have White Castle

You should thank your lucky stars for that.

I like famous dave's
cheesecake factory
tgi friday's
buca di beppo
green mill
old chicago
macaroni grill

i can't do:
olive garden
applebee's
perkins
i-hop
old country buffet
most fast food (except wendys and mcdonalds)

[DavidMn]

You should thank your lucky stars for that.I go though my White Castle fetishes where I eat there for like 2 times a week for about a month, then I cant eat there for a year again.:laugh:

[mikeschmike]

I go though my White Castle fetishes where I eat there for like 2 times a week for about a month, then I cant eat there for a year again.:laugh:

i have to be stoned out of my gourd to even think of eating there.

[DavidMn]

i have to be stoned out of my gourd to even think of eating there.Well, of course, White Castle has to be one of the best munchie after doobie experiences ever! Although I wouldnt personally knwo about that.:lol:

[rbs3676]

Wrong my friend. The best thing about the northeast is the North End in Boston!:blob1: :blob2:


I DREAM of the North End...when I go to P-town, I always spend one night in Boston specifically to have dinner in the North End. Incredible Italian...

rbs

[DavidMn]

I DREAM of the North End...when I go to P-town, I always spend one night in Boston specifically to have dinner in the North End. Incredible Italian...

rbssomeone who knows from experience. It doesnt get any better than that really.:cool:

[michelle2677]

Well, of course, White Castle has to be one of the best munchie after doobie experiences ever! Although I wouldnt personally knwo about that.:lol:

I don't think I've ever had the munchies that bad. Stoned or not stoned. Gross. Just gross. Same goes with Krystal. (there needs to be a vomit smiley. ):nod:

[ryan8472]

Wrong my friend. The best thing about the northeast is the North End in Boston!:blob1: :blob2:

I don't think you understand. I would ****ing die without Dunkin Donuts. To hell with Boston. :wavey:

[DrummerDeanna]

I still love me some KFC.

I LOVE their macaroni and cheese - but ever since I saw a horrible Bea Arthur film about how they treat their chickens..I was traumatized...and now have horrible bouts of guilt when I think of eating there...but then again, no chickens are harmed in the making of mac and cheese...hmm...:p

[jannieC]

I don't think you understand. I would ****ing die without Dunkin Donuts. To hell with Boston. :wavey:

I miss Dunkin Donuts (I'm originally from New York). It's Krispy Kreme down here. We *do* need a vomit smiley.

[ryan8472]

I miss Dunkin Donuts (I'm originally from New York). It's Krispy Kreme down here. We *do* need a vomit smiley.

I'd rather eat **** than Krispy Kreme. "Oy, fetch!", to quote Josh. :p

[bikerchic]

I do NOT enjoy food from the following.

Swiss Chalet
OUtback Steakhouse


These two are our favourites. Swiss Chalet is very good here in Canada and is probably the most popular restaurant here. And no, Canadian bacon is not on the menu :p

[macmar71]

TGIFriday's
Chilli's
IHOP (Breakfast Only)

They are just building a Texas Roadhouse here and I can't wait until it opens!!

[markolas]

I'd rather eat **** than Krispy Kreme. "Oy, fetch!", to quote Josh. :p

I went to one in Austin one time. OMG, the glaze! I managed to eat one donut and half of a second one before I was ready to throw up and we had to leave. There was so much sugar in those things, I'm surprised I didn't try to kill the mayor or something. People feed this **** to their children and then scratch their heads when they take guns to school and shoot up their classmates!? The mind boggles...

[greatdarkwing]

Places I love:

1) Cheesecake Factory (BEST crabcakes and crab wontons, and don't get me started on the White Chocolate Caramel Latte cheesecake!!)
2) P.F. Chang's
3) J Alexanders
4) Joe's Stonecrab (Yes, its a chain..and damn good and wallet demolishing)
5) T.G.I. Friday's
6) Macaroni Grill
7) Legal Seafood


Can't do:

1) Applebee's
2) Bob Evans
3) Waffle House
4) Golden Corral (This is my gmom's fav place...and my LEAST favorite!!!)

[Miss Vicky]

I like:

Round Table Pizza
Subway
Taco Bell
Mel's Diner
IHOP

I hate:

Chili's
Chevy's
Applebees

My favorite restaurants in town are all privately owned. I only eat at (from) the first three on my list because two are right by my office and the other delivers. The other two are open 24 hours and my friends and I are often out at all hours of the night.

[skcin]

I went to a Soup Plantation when I was in Cali. It was really good, I wish there was one up here.

I'm very much over Krispy Kreme - we only had 2 in town, and they've opened over the last 3 or 4 years. Actually, one of them just closed. Dunkin used to be all over the place, then we were down to 1. But they just opened up a new one near the university. I much prefer Tim Horton's over any of the others, but there aren't any outside of Canada & NY (I don't think.)

Subs? Subway all the way. Quizno's is way overpriced & not very good. Wegman's (our "upscale" grocery store) makes the best subs.

Buffets? Used to love Ponderosa as a kid, but I haven't been there in years. Country Buffet is appalling, the food is so unhealthy & salted, yet so flavorless & bland. I don't want to waste my calories & money there.

[JazmenFlowers]

like:
Arby's
Chick-Fil-A
Chili's
Cici's Pizza
Copeland's
Cozymel's Mexican Grill
Cracker Barrel
IHOP (formerly known as International House of Pancakes)
Jason's Deli
Lone Star Steakhouse
Mcalister's Deli
Olive Garden
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Outback Steakhouse
Quiznos Sub
Ruby Tuesday
Ryans
Schlotzsky's
Sonic Drive-In
Subway
Waffle House
Zaxby's

dislike:
Applebee's
Red Lobster
Shoney's
Sizzler

[ontheEdgeof17]

Subway


Ohhhh. I forgot about Subway! I love their subs. Delicious.

[strandinthewind]

Ohhhh. I forgot about Subway! I love their subs. Delicious.

Sometimes the meats can be and look vile and putrid. Other than that, the Terriyaki Chicken is my fav.!!!!!

[Miss Vicky]

Sometimes the meats can be and look vile and putrid. Other than that, the Terriyaki Chicken is my fav.!!!!!

The food always looks/tastes fresh at my local Subway. Not that I care what the meat looks like as long as the veggies are good!

Veggie Delite with extra cheese and all the veggies please!

[gldstwmn]

Maggiano's Little Italy, PF Changs, The Palm, Morton's, On The Border and on the fast food end Wendy's.

[strandinthewind]

Also, there is this place/chain called Moe's here and on Monday, $5.40 gets you a HUGE and loaded burrito, chips and four diff. salsa's, and a drink. You cannot beat that with a stick :nod:

Of course, the one I go to is next to the gym - so, it's off the stairmaster and directly to a burrito :laugh: :rolleyes:

[JazmenFlowers]

Also, there is this place/chain called Moe's here and on Monday, $5.40 gets you a HUGE and loaded burrito, chips and four diff. salsa's, and a drink. You cannot beat that with a stick :nod:

Of course, the one I go to is next to the gym - so, it's off the stairmaster and directly to a burrito :laugh: :rolleyes:
Moe's is awesome.

haven't eaten there in forever.

[estranged4life]

Like:
Fazoli's (The best Italian food, And the greatest breadsticks! Less expensive than Olive Garden)
Garfield's
Chili's
Applebee's
IHOP
Boomerang (Local OKC chain-Sadly their Midwest City location has now closed, leaving only the Norman location)
C.C.'s Pizza
Pancho's (The best Mexican food either Deb * myself have ever eaten)
Lonestar Steakhouse
Arby's
Wendy's
Panera Bread (Great food!)

Hate:
Outback (True name, both of us were outback barfing after a visit)
TGIFridays
McDonald's
Taco Bell (I've been food poisoned 3 times by TH, refuse to ever eat at Taco Hell the rest of my life)
Captain D's

[SuzeQuze]

Texas Roadhouse, hands down the best chain restaurant because:


They make their rolls fresh and put cinnamon butter on them.

Their house salad comes with egg and cheese on it. Plus the croutons are made on the premesis.

You can get a mouth watering fillet for $15! With 2 sides! The prices are amazing because they have their own cows.

The atmosphere is fun and I've come to be able to pleasantly tolerate country music and some of it I really like. (Ducks falling sky)

Last but not least, they have fantastic margaritas.

[estranged4life]

Texas Roadhouse, hands down the best chain restaurant because:


They make their rolls fresh and put cinnamon butter on them.

Their house salad comes with egg and cheese on it. Plus the croutons are made on the premesis.

You can get a mouth watering fillet for $15! With 2 sides! The prices are amazing because they have their own cows.

The atmosphere is fun and I've come to be able to pleasantly tolerate country music and some of it I really like. (Ducks falling sky)

Last but not least, they have fantastic margaritas.


trying Texas Roadhouse, but they dont open til 4PM in OKC, and are always packed when they open.

Still may try one of the OKC locations one of these days.

Oh, I left off Red Robin from my 'like' list above, Great burgers & great service!!!

[SuzeQuze]

trying Texas Roadhouse, but they dont open til 4PM in OKC, and are always packed when they open.

Still may try one of the OKC locations one of these days.

Oh, I left off Red Robin from my 'like' list above, Great burgers & great service!!!

Ya gotta try 'em, they also have good service. They have peanuts too. Maybe they have call ahead service so you can get on the waiting list to be seated?

[ontheEdgeof17]

Ya gotta try 'em, they also have good service. They have peanuts too. Maybe they have call ahead service so you can get on the waiting list to be seated?

They are one of the places that does have call ahead seating.


It's nice. :D

[estranged4life]

Ya gotta try 'em, they also have good service. They have peanuts too. Maybe they have call ahead service so you can get on the waiting list to be seated?

I hate peanuts, Mainly because this is peanut season and as the crops are brought in here in 'Hellhole' the peanut dust is clouding the sky and making my asthmatic wife short of breath (It affects me too, but Deb is worse.)

No, they dont have a call-ahead service at the OKC locations (We called about that awhile back), it's just we are never near one at around 4PM when they open.

But there is hope, since a newer location off I-40 seems less packed in the evening than all the other locations (We're planning to hit it on the next trip to 'the City')

[SuzeQuze]

I hate peanuts, Mainly because this is peanut season and as the crops are brought in here in 'Hellhole' the peanut dust is clouding the sky and making my asthmatic wife short of breath (It affects me too, but Deb is worse.)

No, they dont have a call-ahead service at the OKC locations (We called about that awhile back), it's just we are never near one at around 4PM when they open.

But there is hope, since a newer location off I-40 seems less packed in the evening than all the other locations (We're planning to hit it on the next trip to 'the City')

Cool. :cool: The peanuts are everywhere so I hope that doesn't bother you if you go.

[SuzeQuze]

They are one of the places that does have call ahead seating.


It's nice. :D

The one here does too! It does rock.

[estranged4life]

Cool. :cool: The peanuts are everywhere so I hope that doesn't bother you if you go.

but Deb loves peanut-butter (It's just the dust we have a problem with-That crap is thick at night)

I just don't eat 'em as often as I did as a kid (Except for when I eat M&M's-I can only tolerate the peanut M&M's) kinda got burned out on 'em since they're easily available in this town.

[chiliD]

Ok, so if a local place has two locations, can we call it a "chain"? :shrug:
If so, then "Tom's Place"...it is one of those "middle ground" places...it is a great "sit down" place (with an awesome salad bar) AND it has a drive-thru, too. Two SoCal locations...one in Anaheim, one in Placentia...both close to my house. They market themselves as "Gourmet Fast Food".

And, a "local" pizzaria chain with 5 Orange County locations...Zito's Pizza. Once I found them, my search for the "Holy Grail" of pizzas ended. BUT, not all locations have the stationary ovens...a couple of them have those idiotic "conveyor ovens". How Pizza Hut of them!

Faves (in no order, starting with the fast-food ones):
Del Taco
Taco Bell
Rubio's
Baja Fresh
Quizno's
Arby's
The Green Burrito
Chipotle
Panda Express
Baskin/Robbins
Dairy Queen
KFC
Jack-In-The-Box
In-N-Out Burger
Original Tommy's
Fatburger
Wendy's


and, in extremely rare cases (I'm trying to wean myself off of them; but sometimes, they're just too f***ing convenient):
McDonald's
Burger King
Carl's Jr.

(now onto the "sit downs")
Todai (AWESOME Japanese/Sushi buffet!)
Claim Jumper
Chili's (well...DUH!!!!)
PF Chang's
Outback
California Pizza Kitchen
Islands
Johnny Reb's (this may be considered "Local", but they have 4 locations...it's one of those "p-nut shell on the floor" Southern-style cuisine)
Daphne's Greek Cuisine
Stuart Anderson's Black Angus
Applebee's
Red Robin
Olive Garden
Hometown Buffet (I love buffets...way too much)


VERY, VERY rare occasions:
Red Lobster (usually, we prefer to frequent local seafood restaurants)
Denny's
Norm's
Spires


Brian, there's a Fazoli's near my house, but I've yet to try it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[ELIUD]

I've never hear of Texas Roadhouse. I don't think we have one in Dallas. Sounds pretty good though. My partner works for TGIFriday's corporate offices and we can eat there for half price anytime. I love the Jack Daniel's items. Other than that it gets old.

Probably my favorite chain restaurant is the Macaroni Grille because of that delicious loaf of bread they give you with olive oil. Mouth-watering!! I could eat that all day.

Favorite fast-food is probably Taco Bell because it's cheap, tasty and makes real Mexican food seem healthy. Sometimes I actually start jonesing for a crispy taco with stringy lettuce and cheese that falls apart after a single bite. And the bean burrito is surprisingly delicous and goes down easily despite the way it looks.

[SuzeQuze]

but Deb loves peanut-butter (It's just the dust we have a problem with-That crap is thick at night)

I just don't eat 'em as often as I did as a kid (Except for when I eat M&M's-I can only tolerate the peanut M&M's) kinda got burned out on 'em since they're easily available in this town.

Good cuz it's one of those places where the peanut husks get thrown on the floor but it isn't really dusty.

[estranged4life]

Brian, there's a Fazoli's near my house, but I've yet to try it. Thanks for the recommendation.

Fazoli's is great. Their 6 layer lasagna is great, as is the turkey panini sandwich & the classic platter.

Another restaurant that opened recently in the OKC metro, it "Steaks & Shakes", which my sister (A CA resident) recommended, so we ate there. Great old-fashioned burgers & fries in a retro setting. I'm not much of a desert person, but their milk-shakes are pretty damned good. (We just noticed another one has opened in Midwest City after driving my sister to the airport last Saturday for her trip home.)

[estranged4life]

Probably my favorite chain restaurant is the Macaroni Grille because of that delicious loaf of bread they give you with olive oil. Mouth-watering!! I could eat that all day.


Macaroni Grille? There's a few in 'the City', and we have thought of stopping there one day to try 'em out.

[ryan8472]

like:
Arby's
Lone Star Steakhouse
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Outback Steakhouse
Subway

I forgot all about these! In my town, we have an On The Border and an Outback practically next to each other, and it's basically restaurant heaven. :nod: :angel:

[SuzeQuze]

Macaroni Grille? There's a few in 'the City', and we have thought of stopping there one day to try 'em out.

Yeah, there's some of these around and now that I know about the bread they're on my list!

[skcin]

We just got a Panera Bread here (man, Buffalo's really moving up in the world :rolleyes: )

Moe's is new here too, we were gonna go once but it looked a bit...shady? Can't be if Strand likes it. I'll have to try it.

Until recently, all we had for ice cream was Dairy Queen (I can really tear up a Blizzard once in a while :cool:) recently got a Cold Stone Creamery. Drooooooolllllll...... So.Good.

[DrummerDeanna]

Yeah, there's some of these around and now that I know about the bread they're on my list!

ooh the bread..the bread. It's SO good....as is the food --and if you feel like being "bad" they have a phenomenal chocolate cake...it's so damn good.

Seriously though? The bread is among my favorite things about Macaroni Grille!

[SuzeQuze]

ooh the bread..the bread. It's SO good....as is the food --and if you feel like being "bad" they have a phenomenal chocolate cake...it's so damn good.

Seriously though? The bread is among my favorite things about Macaroni Grille!

But is the bread good? ;) :lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

But is the bread good? ;) :lol:

Oh did I forget to mention the bread? It's AMAZING ;)

[ryan8472]

Oh did I forget to mention the bread? It's AMAZING ;)

It's all about the dipping oil. ;)

[DrummerDeanna]

It's all about the dipping oil. ;)

Yes it is...although I like it plain as well...actually no...the dipping oil makes the bread...

I like the hard outter part best...dang. Now I'm cravin' some MacGrill...

[ontheEdgeof17]

It's all about the dipping oil. ;)

Isn't it always? Papa Johns wouldn't be what it is without the garlic dipping sauce. Chick-Fil-A wouldn't be the same without the Polynesian Sauce.


REPRESENT THE CONDIMENTS! WOOT!

[DrummerDeanna]

Isn't it always? Papa Johns wouldn't be what it is without the garlic dipping sauce. Chick-Fil-A wouldn't be the same without the Polynesian Sauce.


REPRESENT THE CONDIMENTS! WOOT!

Well you killed any craving of food I had with the mere mention of the Papa Johns dipping sauce *gag*

I liked it at first, but now it tests my gag reflex and just the thoughg of it makes me stomach turn....ew.

Otherwise - I second the woot! to the condiments!

[carrie721]

Well you killed any craving of food I had with the mere mention of the Papa Johns dipping sauce *gag*

amen. that stuff is gagalicious!

[sara1998]

I've never hear of Texas Roadhouse. I don't think we have one in Dallas.
Ironic. :lol:

OK... I'm not all about the chains, I like my little hole-in-the-wall places, but here goes:
Texas Roadhouse
Cheesecake Factory
TGI Fridays
Buffalo Wild Wings (OMG, their wings are to die for)
Longhorn Steakhouse
Charlstons
Union Jack Pizza

Fast food:
Wendys
Panera Bread
Chicago's Pizza
McD's (gotta be in a mood for it though)

[SuzeQuze]

It's all about the dipping oil. ;)

I'm salivating. Oh wait... :lol: Salivating again. :laugh:

[greatdarkwing]

Maggiano's Little Italy, PF Changs, The Palm, Morton's, On The Border and on the fast food end Wendy's.


Ummm...50 feet from The Colisseum in Vegas lies The Palm....reservations?:thumbsup:

BTW, Given our picks we are both VERY spoiled :laugh: And Maggiano's is AWESOME! Their gnocci is out of this world!

[skcin]

Ironic. :lol:

OK... I'm not all about the chains, I like my little hole-in-the-wall places, but here goes:
Texas Roadhouse
Cheesecake Factory
TGI Fridays
Buffalo Wild Wings (OMG, their wings are to die for)Longhorn Steakhouse
Charlstons
Union Jack Pizza

Fast food:
Wendys
Panera Bread
Chicago's Pizza
McD's (gotta be in a mood for it though)


Blasphemer! :mad:

We have one around here. I've never been, but I hear they're quite good.

[SuzeQuze]

Isn't it always? Papa Johns wouldn't be what it is without the garlic dipping sauce. Chick-Fil-A wouldn't be the same without the Polynesian Sauce.


REPRESENT THE CONDIMENTS! WOOT!

Speaking of sauces, Texas Roadhouse Snake Bites with their horseradish dipping sauce. Damn good! The Snake Bites are cheese and chopped jalapenos breaded and deep fried. With that sauce they are one of the tastiest apps ever.

[ryan8472]

I'm salivating. Oh wait... :lol: Salivating again. :laugh:

You perv. :lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

Ooh I forgot about Buffalo Wild Wings! I love that place...

My friends and I in Rochester used to go for Karaoke on Saturdays..and I do love their wings :nod:

I never realized it was a national chain until I got to Greeley and saw that there is one near where I live :D

Speaking of chains...I also enjoy Culver's.

[sara1998]

Blasphemer! :mad:

We have one around here. I've never been, but I hear they're quite good.

Now don't cry... I may have to go into Speedway and have some for you this evening. I'll let you know how that goes.....

[SuzeQuze]

Ooh I forgot about Buffalo Wild Wings! I love that place...

My friends and I in Rochester used to go for Karaoke on Saturdays..and I do love their wings :nod:

I never realized it was a national chain until I got to Greeley and saw that there is one near where I live :D

Speaking of chains...I also enjoy Culver's.

Oh snap, there's a restaurant nearby that has buffalo wings but they bread them before frying them. Holy crap are they good!

[ontheEdgeof17]

Anyone have Sheetz gas stations?

I enjoy their subs and sandwiches greatly. :o

[DrummerDeanna]

Oh snap, there's a restaurant nearby that has buffalo wings but they bread them before frying them. Holy crap are they good!

Ew. I don't enjoy breaded Buffalo wings...don't know why - but I've yet to have a breaded Buffalo Wing I enjoy :shrug:

[CreepingDeath]

Favourites:

Garduno's
Baja Fresh
Buffalo Wild Wings
Pick Up Stix
P.F. Chang's
Macaroni Grill
Buca Di Beppo
Round Table Pizza
Cheesecake Factory -mostly for their salads
Fazoli's
Chick-fil-A
Subway
Wendy's
Arby's

Least:

Burger King
McDonald's
KFC
Taco Bell
Jack-In-The-Box
Panda Express
Applebees
Chili's
Outback
Olive Garden
Red Lobster -I'm allergic to seafood anyway
Ruby Tuesday's
IHOP
Krispy Kreme

[DrummerDeanna]

Favourites:

Garduno's


Where are you again? I thought Garduno's was just a New Mexico chain.
Actuallya Northern New Mexico chain, their food does and did not go over well in southern New Mexico...

[CreepingDeath]

Where are you again? I thought Garduno's was just a New Mexico chain.
Actuallya Northern New Mexico chain, their food does and did not go over well in southern New Mexico...

I'm in Las Vegas. Here Garduno's is in the Palms hotel and I think the Fiesta as well. Everytime I've been there it's been pretty good and very clean. :shrug:

[DavidMn]

I dont know if anyones mentioned this yet, but the Cheesecake Factory is unbelieveably good!

[DrummerDeanna]

I'm in Las Vegas. Here Garduno's is in the Palms hotel and I think the Fiesta as well. Everytime I've been there it's been pretty good and very clean. :shrug:

Wow - I didn't realize there were Garduno's anywhere outside of New Mexico!

It's not a bad restaurant -but when you've grown up with Southern New Mexico food - it's hard to adapt to the Northern New Mexico Mexico Food - it's very different....but Garduno's is very popular in the Northern part of the state :nod:

[DavidMn]

Wow - I didn't realize there were Garduno's anywhere outside of New Mexico!

It's not a bad restaurant -but when you've grown up with Southern New Mexico food - it's hard to adapt to the Northern New Mexico Mexico Food - it's very different....but Garduno's is very popular in the Northern part of the state :nod:So is this Garduno's expensive?

[DrummerDeanna]

So is this Garduno's expensive?

It's pretty much on par with the chain type restaurants...I've only been there once, and I didn't pay so I'm not really sure...wait, I've been there twice, but all I had was chips and salsa the second time I went :laugh:

[DavidMn]

It's pretty much on par with the chain type restaurants...I've only been there once, and I didn't pay so I'm not really sure...wait, I've been there twice, but all I had was chips and salsa the second time I went :laugh:Speaking of that kind of food, have you ever headr of Tejas?

[JazmenFlowers]

Anyone have Sheetz gas stations?
Sheetz? seriously? lol.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Sheetz? seriously? lol.

Duh. :p

Carry out food-made to order, plus gas.......WONDERFUL!

[estranged4life]

Wow - I didn't realize there were Garduno's anywhere outside of New Mexico!


OKC has a Blue Corn Cafe, the only other location is in New Mexico (Either in Albuquerque or Santa Fe).

Very good Native dishes at Blue Corn Cafe.


Oh, no Sheetz here, but in my hometown there's plenty of "Kum & Go" stores.

[JazmenFlowers]

Duh. :p

Carry out food-made to order, plus gas.......WONDERFUL!
that. is so funny.

:lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

OKC has a Blue Corn Cafe, the only other location is in New Mexico (Either in Albuquerque or Santa Fe).

Very good Native dishes at Blue Corn Cafe.

I've actually been to Blue Corn Cafe! It was pretty good. But I am still partial to Southern New Mexico food.

David--I've never heard of Tejas...is that some sort of tex-mex restaurant?

[mylittledemon]

Maria bonitas...mexican restaurants in Florida. AMAZING food. Cheap and cheerful. Very tasty.

Taco House in California is grea too (los angeles)

[DavidMn]

I've actually been to Blue Corn Cafe! It was pretty good. But I am still partial to Southern New Mexico food.

David--I've never heard of Tejas...is that some sort of tex-mex restaurant?Yes, it's located here in Minnesota. I dont know if theyre anywhere else, but its pretty expensive. Gourmet southwest food is what they specialize in.

[sara1998]

Duh. :p

Carry out food-made to order, plus gas.......WONDERFUL!

This makes me think of a sign here in Indiana where my stepdaughter lives. Cracks me up every time I see it....

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[DrummerDeanna]

This makes me think of a sign here in Indiana where my stepdaughter lives. Cracks me up every time I see it....

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:lol: You totally need to send that to Jay Leno...

[BlackWidow]

Maria bonitas...mexican restaurants in Florida. AMAZING food. Cheap and cheerful. Very tasty.

Taco House in California is grea too (los angeles)

I can't believe you know Taco House!!!:shrug:

[skcin]

Oh, no Sheetz here, but in my hometown there's plenty of "Kum & Go" stores.

Ew.

There's a Gasateria in Rochester. Just doesn't sound appetizing. :p

[DrummerDeanna]

Ew.

There's a Gasateria in Rochester. Just doesn't sound appetizing. :p

Really? Damn...I missed that one! Where is it - I'll have to stop in there when I go back for a wedding....it sounds like a real classy and upscale dining facility :p

[skcin]

^ No clue. Saw it in passing when I went to visit my brother when he went to RIT probably about 10 years ago. Maybe it's in Henrietta? Needless to say we did NOT eat there.

[ontheEdgeof17]

FYI....


For all you Olive Garden lovers.....


They have a limited time only dish right now that's to die for. Chicken Roma. OMG. I could have ate two dishes of it. :blob2:

[DavidMn]

FYI....


For all you Olive Garden lovers.....


They have a limited time only dish right now that's to die for. Chicken Roma. OMG. I could have ate two dishes of it. :blob2:I've seen it on the comoercials. Looks to die for!

[SuzeQuze]

I've seen it on the comoercials. Looks to die for!

Oh it does. I went there for Easter and they had me at the sample house wine with a half glass pour! And it wasn't bad! I really wasn't expecting much but I liked the food.

[DavidMn]

Oh it does. I went there for Easter and they had me at the sample house wine with a half glass pour! And it wasn't bad! I really wasn't expecting much but I liked the food.Is there one in central Boston?

[cliffdweller]

cheesecake factory

Ah hells yeah. I love C.F.

I also like:
Taco Cabana
Schlotszky's
Quizno's

And Chili's rocks. I don't care what anyone says ;)

[DavidMn]

Ah hells yeah. I love C.F.

I also like:
Taco Cabana
Schlotszky's
Quizno's

And Chili's rocks. I don't care what anyone says ;)Schlotzky's hasnt been here for quite a few years. They had some good ass subs!:nod:

[SuzeQuze]

Is there one in central Boston?

Nope, northern MA. Also in Randolph (about 17m SW of Boston).

[GypsySorcerer]

Like:
Johnny Carino's
Carabba's
Chili's
Ruby Tuesday (salad bar)
Steak and Shake
Fazoli's
Backyard Burger
Taco John's (better than Taco Hell)

Dislike:
Outback
Rafferty's
Olive Garden
Ryan's (or any buffet, really)
Hardee's/Carl, Jr.
Long John Silver's
KFC

[DavidMn]

Nope, northern MA. Also in Randolph (about 17m SW of Boston).Oh ok. I still remember a place I ate at in the north end that still to this day has the best Itilian food I've ever had. The name of the place was Paglucia's. Incredible!

[SuzeQuze]

Oh ok. I still remember a place I ate at in the north end that still to this day has the best Itilian food I've ever had. The name of the place was Paglucia's. Incredible!

If the OG tried to get into Boston I think the Italians would have to take issue with that. They might wind up paying "protection fees". :laugh:

[Chilly Willy]

I go to the Olive Garden in Framingham, Mass. The Mrs. prefers Macaroni Grill.

For steaks, I like the upscale chains like Ruth's Chris and Capital Grill.

Also, I like PF Chang's China Bistro. I've been to at least a dozen of them around the country.

And sometimes I just feel like some BK or McD's.

[cliffdweller]

Favourites:
Baja Fresh
Cheesecake Factory -mostly for their salads

These are two of my favorites too :nod:

[cliffdweller]

Texas Roadhouse

What is this!? I've never heard of it and apparently everyone loves it :confused:.

[skcin]

What is this!? I've never heard of it and apparently everyone loves it :confused:.

It's basically a steakhouse, but they have burgers, chicken, salads & stuff too. We only have one here, just opened. The one I went to in Yuma, AZ was very good.

[SuzeQuze]

It's basically a steakhouse, but they have burgers, chicken, salads & stuff too. We only have one here, just opened. The one I went to in Yuma, AZ was very good.

They have kick ass ribs too. You gotta get the snakebites! And the rasberry marg is fantastic.

[rbs3676]

Oh ok. I still remember a place I ate at in the north end that still to this day has the best Itilian food I've ever had. The name of the place was Paglucia's. Incredible!

Never been to Paglucia's but the two I constantly go back to in the North End are Al Dente and Limoncello. Both are outstanding...wish I were going tonight! :laugh:

rbs

[SuzeQuze]

Never been to Paglucia's but the two I constantly go back to in the North End are Al Dente and Limoncello. Both are outstanding...wish I were going tonight! :laugh:

rbs

Limoncello was opened by a waiter who won the lottery! I haven't actually eaten there yet. I don't think you can get a bad meal in the North End. You would seriously have to try to find one. The best restaurant is Lucca because of the food, service, and ambience. All are stellar. http://www.luccaboston.com

[rbs3676]

Limoncello was opened by a waiter who won the lottery! I haven't actually eaten there yet. I don't think you can get a bad meal in the North End. You would seriously have to try to find one. The best restaurant is Lucca because of the food, service, and ambience. All are stellar. http://www.luccaboston.com

I've heard nothing but fabulous things about Lucca. However, the reason we never went there was the lack of a veal dish on their menu. Maybe next summer I'll make the trip.
I agree with you, though...cant get a bad meal in the North End!!

rbs

[SuzeQuze]

I've heard nothing but fabulous things about Lucca. However, the reason we never went there was the lack of a veal dish on their menu. Maybe next summer I'll make the trip.
I agree with you, though...cant get a bad meal in the North End!!

rbs

They have this chick pea/pesto spread for their wonderful, dense bread. To die for. I met the owner and he said he found that spread while in Italy in some restaurant in a mountainside cave. That sounds crazy but that's what he said! Nice guy. The service is incredible, they make you feel like royalty.

On edit: You could always start at Lucca and have your bread and appetizers and then go off for your veal elsewhere. Then, you can go to Mike's or Modern for dessert! :laugh:

[rbs3676]

You could always start at Lucca and have your bread and appetizers and then go off for your veal elsewhere. Then, you can go to Mike's or Modern for dessert! :laugh:

I like the way you think....:wavey:

rbs

[Serrart]

This was a fascinating read, I didn't know there were so many restaurants chains in US (we don't have any here, with the exception of fast foods). How do they work? Do they have all the same menu or it changes?

Romy