You can only eat dinner from one chain restaurant for the rest of your life... - Page 2

cuervo72 · 08-07-2008, 03:37 PM

Probably Hard Times. Good chili nachos, and a decent variety of salads (chili salad, buffalo chicken salad, southwest salad). Salads are all I eat anyway when I'm out.

Oh wait....damn. Golden Corral might come close. But right now I'm leaning to Hard Times.

path12 · 08-07-2008, 03:40 PM

Funny how many of these I've never heard of.

rjolley · 08-07-2008, 04:16 PM

I'd take Johnny Carino's over Carraba's and Olive Garden.

But for a place to eat every day? I'd go with Cheesecake Factory due to the great menu or the local diner for the same reason.

Bad-example · 08-07-2008, 04:25 PM

Nation's.

Mustang · 08-07-2008, 04:36 PM

Any franchises out there that serve sushi? Hell.. even an overseas one because I'd be on that.

cartman · 08-07-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Any franchises out there that serve sushi? Hell.. even an overseas one because I'd be on that.

Todai is one that comes to mind.

MrBug708 · 08-07-2008, 04:44 PM

Sizzler

JeeberD · 08-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Saltgrass, maybe?

Lathum · 08-07-2008, 04:50 PM

I'm glad to see nobody has saud TGI Fridays

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-07-2008, 04:52 PM

Dinosaur BBQ!

SnDvls · 08-07-2008, 04:53 PM

TGI Friday's

more for the different foods on their menu than anything else

I guess there are many other restaurants you could say the same about too.

Lathum · 08-07-2008, 04:54 PM

I hate you

SnDvls · 08-07-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I hate you

sorry didn't see you comment as I was posting....I can change it to Applebee's if that helps

Raiders Army · 08-07-2008, 05:00 PM

Genghis Grill. We love Mongolian Barbecque.

Raiders Army · 08-07-2008, 05:01 PM

That's assuming there are Genghis Grills wherever we go.

Cuckoo · 08-07-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Or, if we're talking local chains, I'll go with Chelino's in Oklahoma City. Best mexican food ever.

Not local, but I like Abuelo's better in OKC. Ted's is good too.

korme · 08-07-2008, 05:30 PM

Fire me some Chipotle

ISiddiqui · 08-07-2008, 05:32 PM

What's with you people picking places that don't serve alcohol?

terpkristin · 08-07-2008, 08:29 PM

Mimi's. Yum.

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Grammaticus · 08-07-2008, 09:44 PM

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Ruth's Chris

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cartman · 08-07-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Mimi's. Yum.

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SFL Cat · 08-07-2008, 09:53 PM

As long as I have my gas grill, I don't need no stinkin' restaurants.

MizzouRah · 08-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Steak n Shake comes to mind right off the bat, I do love Long John Silvers though.. tough call.

gkb · 08-07-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Steak n Shake comes to mind right off the bat, I do love Long John Silvers though.. tough call.

Oh, good call o Steak n Shake. We don't have them in Colorado, but when I go back to Illinois to visit I eat there a lot...there and Monical's Pizza.

sterlingice · 08-07-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Carraba's. People who continue to eat Olive Garden instead of Carraba's baffle me.

I don't really see them as competitors, personally as there's about a half step between them. I end up spending about a decent chunk of money more at Carrabba's whereas Olive Garden, you can get out of for pretty darn cheap.

SI

sterlingice · 08-07-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Todai is one that comes to mind.

I miss living in places with water nearby so I can get good sushi. I liked Todai in Houston and almost got sick eating too much in San Diego on my honeymoon.

SI

sterlingice · 08-07-2008, 10:03 PM

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Mimi's. Yum.

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Logan · 08-07-2008, 10:05 PM

Carraba's is definitely more than a half step above the OG.

Chief Rum · 08-07-2008, 10:07 PM

KFC and Pizza Hut combo.

sterlingice · 08-07-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Carraba's is definitely more than a half step above the OG.

How many steps are there to the food staircase, anyways?

SI

sterlingice · 08-07-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

KFC and Pizza Hut combo.

Going to leave out the Taco Bell part of the KenTaco Hut?

SI

Chief Rum · 08-07-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Going to leave out the Taco Bell part of the KenTaco Hut?

SI

I'll take it if offered. I am only doing it to get the Man off my back about the murder plea.

Logan · 08-07-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

How many steps are there to the food staircase, anyways?

SI

Sadly, I can spend about an hour coming up with a tiered ranking system.

But Carrabba's is good, I'd say on par with a solid local Italian place that you're cool with going to once a week.

Mustang · 08-07-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Todai is one that comes to mind.

Just looked at the website, looks like a place for me. There is even one in Schaumberg, Il which is drivable...

TheOhioStateUniversity · 08-07-2008, 10:59 PM

This is a tough one but I may just have to say Cheesecake factory because although the food can range from below mediocre to pretty good; the cheesecake is awesome and it would probably take the rest of my life to try everything on the menu.

ISiddiqui · 08-07-2008, 11:05 PM

Maggianos is far better than either Carrabas or Olive Garden.

MrBug708 · 08-07-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I miss living in places with water nearby so I can get good sushi. I liked Todai in Houston and almost got sick eating too much in San Diego on my honeymoon.

SI

Todai and good Sushi should never be mentioned in the same sentence.

johnnyshaka · 08-07-2008, 11:23 PM

Close call between The Keg (steakhouse) and Red Lobster but I think I'd give The Keg the nod.

sterlingice · 08-07-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Todai and good Sushi should never be mentioned in the same sentence.

Seems like an overly harsh criticism of something with the words buffet and chain in the name. Of course, it's not a local high end sushi restaurant. They don't have crazy super speciality rolls. But they definitely have decent stuff and their variety is pretty good. And, by comparison, I can drop $40+ at a really good sushi place if I tried whereas Todai's $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner.

SI

DrAFTjunkie · 08-07-2008, 11:58 PM

Famous Dave's BBQ

I'm going to VEgas for my honeymoon in September and I'm excited to try out some of the chains we don't have in Boston such as El Pollo Loco, Sonic and Jack in the Box.

p.s. Vinny T's (used to be Vinny Teste's, which is more fitting) is an abomination.

MrBug708 · 08-08-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Seems like an overly harsh criticism of something with the words buffet and chain in the name. Of course, it's not a local high end sushi restaurant. They don't have crazy super speciality rolls. But they definitely have decent stuff and their variety is pretty good. And, by comparison, I can drop $40+ at a really good sushi place if I tried whereas Todai's $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner.

SI

True. Plus I live in the Sushi capital in the US. I just find it hard to believe that people actually enjoy going to a mall restaurant?

Vegas Vic · 08-08-2008, 01:01 AM

Roy's.

Danny · 08-08-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

True. Plus I live in the Sushi capital in the US. I just find it hard to believe that people actually enjoy going to a mall restaurant?

There's a sushi bar in Northridge I've gone to a few times that has an all you can eat sushi option that is really really good. Much better than Todai, though Todai is good if you like all of the other stuff they serve as well or need to go a place with people who don't like sushi.

Danny · 08-08-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Vic

Roy's.

Roy's is good, but overpriced. I find I can get as good of a meal at much cheaper prices

Danny · 08-08-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Maggianos is far better than either Carrabas or Olive Garden.

Maggiano's is a really good and better than olive garden. I've never been to Carrabba's.

Danny · 08-08-2008, 04:49 AM

As for my choice, I am not sure. I used to go to chains all the time growing up with my family, but much prefer more local/romantic/mom&pop/culturized restaurants as an adult. My fiancee and I usually try new places when we go out. Still, based on the question, it would have to be some place with a good variety of items.

I'd probably choose The Claim Jumper. I rarely eat there because it's so unhealthy, but with that not being a consideration, there food is good with large portions and a lot of variety.

JeeberD · 08-08-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

As long as I have my gas grill, I don't need no stinkin' restaurants.

Dude...

rowech · 08-08-2008, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Maggianos is far better than either Carrabas or Olive Garden.

I've been there three times and hated it each time. Service was terrible and food wasn't worth what you pay. Quantity doesn't = quality.

Ryche · 08-08-2008, 07:00 AM

Granite City Food and Brewery. Now if only they'd expand to Colorado.

KWhit · 08-08-2008, 07:14 AM

the capital grille

08-07-2008, 03:40 PM	#52
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08-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#68
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	What's with you people picking places that don't serve alcohol? __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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08-07-2008, 04:16 PM	#53
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	I'd take Johnny Carino's over Carraba's and Olive Garden. But for a place to eat every day? I'd go with Cheesecake Factory due to the great menu or the local diner for the same reason.

08-07-2008, 04:25 PM	#54
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Nation's.

08-07-2008, 04:44 PM	#57
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Sizzler

08-07-2008, 04:50 PM	#59
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I'm glad to see nobody has saud TGI Fridays

08-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#60
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Dinosaur BBQ!

08-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#61
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	TGI Friday's more for the different foods on their menu than anything else I guess there are many other restaurants you could say the same about too.

08-07-2008, 04:54 PM	#62
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I hate you

08-07-2008, 05:00 PM	#64
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Genghis Grill. We love Mongolian Barbecque.

08-07-2008, 05:01 PM	#65
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	That's assuming there are Genghis Grills wherever we go.

08-07-2008, 05:30 PM	#67
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Fire me some Chipotle

08-07-2008, 09:53 PM	#72
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	As long as I have my gas grill, I don't need no stinkin' restaurants.

08-07-2008, 09:56 PM	#73
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Steak n Shake comes to mind right off the bat, I do love Long John Silvers though.. tough call.

08-07-2008, 10:05 PM	#78
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Carraba's is definitely more than a half step above the OG.

08-07-2008, 10:07 PM	#79
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	KFC and Pizza Hut combo. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-07-2008, 10:59 PM	#85
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	This is a tough one but I may just have to say Cheesecake factory because although the food can range from below mediocre to pretty good; the cheesecake is awesome and it would probably take the rest of my life to try everything on the menu. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

08-07-2008, 11:05 PM	#86
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Maggianos is far better than either Carrabas or Olive Garden. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

08-07-2008, 11:23 PM	#88
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Close call between The Keg (steakhouse) and Red Lobster but I think I'd give The Keg the nod.

08-07-2008, 11:58 PM	#90
DrAFTjunkie H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2008	Famous Dave's BBQ I'm going to VEgas for my honeymoon in September and I'm excited to try out some of the chains we don't have in Boston such as El Pollo Loco, Sonic and Jack in the Box. p.s. Vinny T's (used to be Vinny Teste's, which is more fitting) is an abomination.

08-08-2008, 01:01 AM	#92
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	Roy's.

08-08-2008, 04:49 AM	#96
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	As for my choice, I am not sure. I used to go to chains all the time growing up with my family, but much prefer more local/romantic/mom&pop/culturized restaurants as an adult. My fiancee and I usually try new places when we go out. Still, based on the question, it would have to be some place with a good variety of items. I'd probably choose The Claim Jumper. I rarely eat there because it's so unhealthy, but with that not being a consideration, there food is good with large portions and a lot of variety. Last edited by Danny : 08-08-2008 at 04:50 AM.

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Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	Granite City Food and Brewery. Now if only they'd expand to Colorado. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

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KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	the capital grille

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