What's your favorite restaurant chain? - Page 3

st.cronin · 03-29-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

-- Steak & Ale ... there doesn't seem to be many of these left anymore, but the one in downtown Atlanta has been a nice addition to our family dining options recently. A nice old-school throwback to what "eating out" used to be like.

There is one of these in Albuquerque, which we recently discovered. It really is very cool. I also like the Texas Roadhouse chain, solid service and generally good food. The Hooters in Albuquerque has absolutely awful food. Outback is ok, notable for croutons you can eat with a fork. Applebees/Houlihans/Bennigans/TGIFs are all pretty much the same, not anyplace I would ever pick to eat. Olive Garden and Red Lobster, I think I'd actually rather go to Wendy's or Burger King, the food is just not good.

DaddyTorgo · 03-29-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

A bump of an older thread.

We are looking at going to The Cheesecake Factory for our first time (got a gift card). How is it? I know it's more upscale and pricer then a typical chain. I've heard it's rather nice.

As far as chains, they are all over (at the high-end level as well). Vegas has a lot of outposts of the expensive, upscale variety as well as chefs like Gordon Ramsay, Emeril, ect. opening a number of restaurants all over. It's an interesting trend.

Cheesecake is alright. The cheesecake is definitely the highlight, along with the HUGE portion sizes. It's definitely one of those places where you can go with 4-5 people when everyone wants something different, because they offer so many different kinds of cuisine - none of it OUTSTANDING, but all of it "good."

Passacaglia · 03-29-2008, 01:17 PM

The Cheesecake Factory is great!

Galaxy · 03-29-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Cheesecake is alright. The cheesecake is definitely the highlight, along with the HUGE portion sizes. It's definitely one of those places where you can go with 4-5 people when everyone wants something different, because they offer so many different kinds of cuisine - none of it OUTSTANDING, but all of it "good."

It's an upscale brand, correct?

One thing I've always wonder is about is the high-end steakhouse chains (Morton's, Palm's, Ruth's). They all serve Prime Beef (or claim so). With so many locations, in addition to standard high-end independent steakhouses and restaurants (as well as some of the high-end stores), how does enough prime beef exist to meet all the demand? Isn't it suppose to be rare?

DaddyTorgo · 03-29-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

It's an upscale brand, correct?

One thing I've always wonder is about is the high-end steakhouse chains (Morton's, Palm's, Ruth's). They all serve Prime Beef (or claim so). With so many locations, in addition to standard high-end independent steakhouses and restaurants (as well as some of the high-end stores), how does enough prime beef exist to meet all the demand? Isn't it suppose to be rare?

yes. It is an "upscale" brand I would say. I didn't mean to imply that it wasn't good. I enjoy going there. My point was pretty much that "they do a lot of things very good, so therefore they do nothing great." It's like if you have one kitchen cooking asian+pizza+american+italian, they're not going to be "great" at any one thing, but they'll be very good at a bunch.

And make sure you save room for cheesecake!

Passacaglia · 03-29-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

And make sure you save room for cheesecake!

And there's the genius of The Cheesecake Factory. Since they've named it after a dessert, the upsell on it is much easier -- if it had any other name, you'd be way less likely to get dessert after the huge meal.

terpkristin · 03-29-2008, 04:03 PM

I end up going out to eat once or twice a week with my friends for dinner, so naturally we hit a bunch of chains in the rotation. If I had to call some "favorites" though, they'd probably be Gordon Biersch and Mimi's Cafe.

I'm really not all that picky, just wouldn't call the others we go to regularly anything other than mundane. I much prefer going to the local non-chain places, but options then become limited here...

/tk

Barkeep49 · 03-29-2008, 04:33 PM

Cheesecake Factory has, in the two locations by me, declined steadily, and noticeably, in the past five years. I long felt it a good not great play for entrees but I, and my dining companions, have gotten some entrees which weren't even good in recent visits. I will not visit there for anything but desert anymore (and I don't even like cheescake).

I like Outback's Bloomin Onion a lot but the service at Outbacks, and I've been during busy and quiet times and multiple locations, is disappointing.

There's been a lot of Red Robin love. I like them well enough. Except that they, and so many other chains, refuse to cook hamburgers medium rare anymore. This is a huge deal for me. Especially at a burger place. At Chilli's or some similar place, I don't like it, but can understand it. At a burger place, it annoys me to no end as I think burgers cooked medium and above lose something in the taste department.

JeeberD · 03-29-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

A few pricier options that are excellent:

The Melting Pot
The Chart House
The Capital Grille

Darden recently bought the company that owns Captial Grille (as well as Longhorn Steakhouse)...I really need to go check the place out now that I have a 25% discount there.

ISiddiqui · 03-29-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

We are looking at going to The Cheesecake Factory for our first time (got a gift card). How is it? I know it's more upscale and pricer then a typical chain. I've heard it's rather nice.

Food is good, but I've found that everytime I've been to one, the service has been very, very poor. I've stopped going as a result. But, YMMV.

Lathum · 03-29-2008, 04:36 PM

Don't forget about the all you can eat fries at Red Robin

stevew · 03-29-2008, 04:46 PM

Since I moved a few years ago back up north I really miss Moe's, Sonic, Hardees, Krystal, Fuddruckers, Popeye's and Rally's. The faster food around here is exclusively McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC. I can only eat at Long John's so many times in a row before I mix it up and have to go back to the same burger garbage.

Boston Market was a fave, but they really fell off.

The fucking Cici's pizza within walking distance of my house closed about 6 months ago. A carryout pizza from them was always a cheap lunch at work. Yes, the buffet is usually nasty. But their carryout is significantly better.

If we go out to a chain around here, we usually go to Applebees or Golden Corral. Otherwise it's a local place.

I gotta get out of here.

st.cronin · 03-29-2008, 04:51 PM

When I was living on the East Coast, Cheesecake had a reputation for really good service. I don't believe I ever went, though.

SteveMax58 · 03-29-2008, 04:55 PM

I really dig Carabbas for a no rush dinner. Between the Shrimp scampi and the Chicken Bryan...great stuff. Of course, I dont go enough to bother ordering anything different. I have been to about 8 or 9 throught the country, and service has always great.

As far as the lunch-ish type places, I'd go with Chilis.

Lathum · 03-29-2008, 05:00 PM

CiCi's is great ghetto pizza

thesloppy · 03-29-2008, 05:12 PM

Against my better judgment, I find that I really enjoy the Macaroni Grill way too much. When I first discovered one like 5 years ago, whilst short-timing in the suburbs of San Francisco, I didn't know they were a chain and built it up into something special in my mind...until a friend pointed out that it was so special that it was situated next to a PetCo, staffed by high-schoolers, and there's one in every other mall.

Crapshoot · 03-29-2008, 05:14 PM

Cheescake is many things, but its not "upscale" by any stretch of the imagination.

I used to love a local Boston take-out chain called the "Wrap" (can you guess the food they served), now called "Boloco". Biggest thing I miss out here in CA>

Barkeep49 · 03-29-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Don't forget about the all you can eat fries at Red Robin

That is a redeeming factor of Red Robin; I'm actually surprised more places don't do that. But I can't get over their hatred of properly cooked burgers.

sterlingice · 03-29-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

We are looking at going to The Cheesecake Factory for our first time (got a gift card). How is it? I know it's more upscale and pricer then a typical chain. I've heard it's rather nice.

Their food isn't really much to write home about. But it's a nice place to go if you've already eaten, done your night activity of choice, and are looking to get a late dessert. A couple of (large) slices of cheesecake and drinks are going to run you $25ish, iirc.

SI

cartman · 03-29-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMax58

I really dig Carabbas for a no rush dinner. Between the Shrimp scampi and the Chicken Bryan...great stuff. Of course, I dont go enough to bother ordering anything different. I have been to about 8 or 9 throught the country, and service has always great.

As far as the lunch-ish type places, I'd go with Chilis.

One of the co-founders of Carrabba's. Damian Mandola, recently opened up an Italian trattoria a couple of miles away from my house at his vineyard. Awesome stuff.

sterlingice · 03-29-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMax58

I really dig Carabbas for a no rush dinner. Between the Shrimp scampi and the Chicken Bryan...great stuff. Of course, I dont go enough to bother ordering anything different. I have been to about 8 or 9 throught the country, and service has always great.

I've only been to 3 different ones, but I'm definitely a fan.

SI

Galaxy · 03-29-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

One of the co-founders of Carrabba's. Damian Mandola, recently opened up an Italian trattoria a couple of miles away from my house at his vineyard. Awesome stuff.

What's the restaurant? Any links to it?

Schmidty · 03-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Red Robin still sucks ass, and is possibly the worst "value for product" out there. Went there a month ago, and it's still bland and overpriced.

cartman · 03-29-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What's the restaurant? Any links to it?

Trattoria Lisina. Joins The Salt Lick BBQ as the only eating establishments in Driftwood.

http://www.trattorialisina.com/

Buccaneer · 03-29-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Red Robin still sucks ass, and is possibly the worst "value for product" out there. Went there a month ago, and it's still bland and overpriced.

The only thing that I have liked at Red Robin are the Buffalo Wings. Everything else, esp. those bland, starching fried, are awful. But it is a great place to take kids, my son's favorite birthday place to go to.

Galaxy · 03-29-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Trattoria Lisina. Joins The Salt Lick BBQ as the only eating establishments in Driftwood.

http://www.trattorialisina.com/

Of course, you live in a town called Driftwood.

MizzouRah · 03-29-2008, 10:27 PM

54th street grill and bar is one of my favs. That gringo dip is something I crave at least once a week... and their wings are excellent.

Mustang · 03-29-2008, 10:35 PM

I wish there was a Roundtable pizza here in Wisconsin. I really liked that place.

MrBug708 · 03-29-2008, 10:47 PM

The Sizzler

thesloppy · 03-29-2008, 10:57 PM

{whispers} sizzzZZZzzzler

I haven't been to a Sizzler since I was like 12.

Red Lobster is some place I've never been, and I know I never will, but their commercials sure make me salivate....just tons of lobster flying all over the place and smashing into buckets of butter. I know when you get there they're serving spider or some kind of fake lobster like Krab. Lubsterfest!

Lathum · 03-30-2008, 09:09 AM

I've eaten at Boston's pizza a few times whrn traveling and that was decent

GreenMonster · 03-30-2008, 09:33 AM

WaffleHouse. Easily the best breakfast food ever. I just got back, not many things better to start your day than a pattymelt, hashbrowns and a waffle.

MrDNA · 03-30-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfpack

I'll put up a new one: PF Chang's China Bistro. That's good stuff.

+1

I thought this place had to be overrated/all hype until I went there. It was really that good.

I also like Friday's, which surprises me. Until PF Chang's it was really the only chain restaurant I would go to.

MizzouRah · 03-30-2008, 10:50 AM

I like Friday's alot too.

Bonegavel · 03-30-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Since I moved a few years ago back up north I really miss Moe's, Sonic, Hardees, Krystal, Fuddruckers, Popeye's and Rally's. The faster food around here is exclusively McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC. I can only eat at Long John's so many times in a row before I mix it up and have to go back to the same burger garbage.

Boston Market was a fave, but they really fell off.

The fucking Cici's pizza within walking distance of my house closed about 6 months ago. A carryout pizza from them was always a cheap lunch at work. Yes, the buffet is usually nasty. But their carryout is significantly better.

If we go out to a chain around here, we usually go to Applebees or Golden Corral. Otherwise it's a local place.

I gotta get out of here.

We have a Fudd's here in Bethlehem. Gooooooood burgers

Lathum · 03-30-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I like Friday's alot too.

Having worked for Fridays for 12 years I have grown very sick of the menu, despite the fact that I haven't worked for them for a couple of years, but it seems like they are redoing the menu and it looks pretty good.

Ryche · 03-30-2008, 11:24 AM

Granite City Food and Brewery would be my choice. Always happy with the food, the beer is decent and the staff is always great. They so need to expand out to Colorado.

MizzouRah · 03-30-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Having worked for Fridays for 12 years I have grown very sick of the menu, despite the fact that I haven't worked for them for a couple of years, but it seems like they are redoing the menu and it looks pretty good.

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is one of my favorites.

Galaxy · 03-30-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Cheescake is many things, but its not "upscale" by any stretch of the imagination.

I used to love a local Boston take-out chain called the "Wrap" (can you guess the food they served), now called "Boloco". Biggest thing I miss out here in CA>

I didn't mean upscale in terms of being fine-dining. I'm surprised no one has mentioned Hooters on this forum.

MizzouRah · 03-30-2008, 03:10 PM

Hooters? None of them have hooters anymore and the food is HORRIBLE!

Edit: Oh yeah, worst wings evah!

stevew · 03-30-2008, 03:21 PM

I go to the original Quaker Steak and Lube a couple times a month. Not sure how national the chain is.

Best Wings ever.

Galaxy · 03-30-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Hooters? None of them have hooters anymore and the food is HORRIBLE!

Edit: Oh yeah, worst wings evah!

I was making an ill-attempt joke.

MizzouRah · 03-30-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

I was making an ill-attempt joke.

Galaxy · 03-30-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I try.

Warhammer · 03-30-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I go to the original Quaker Steak and Lube a couple times a month. Not sure how national the chain is.

Best Wings ever.

I went there once when they had an all you can eat wings night. You ordered in batches of 6 at a time. It was great!

bhlloy · 03-30-2008, 08:53 PM

A co-worker introduced me to Farmer Boys - by far the best Chicken Sandwich I have ever had. That's my new favourite for quasi-fast food.

For something a little more upscale, PF Changs is very good as a few have mentioned. We also really like Red Lobster and California Pizza Kitchen.

Julio Riddols · 03-31-2008, 05:31 AM

Carabba's kicks ass.

There is also a place in Phoenix I went to called Claim Jumper.. Portions I couldn't fathom.. I was mad at myself because I couldn't just sit there and keep eating different things from the menu..

Along the same lines, portion wise, Bill Johnson's Big Apple West is awesome. I ordered chicken fried steak, which covered the plate.. Came with enough mashed potatoes to feed 2 or 3 people, a whole ear of corn, and like 2 or three other things I can't even recall right now, but I ate the leftovers from there for a couple days.

Lastly, Burgers n' Beer is awesome.. Good place to go with friends on Sundays in the fall.

I almost forgot my favorite burger of all time, the super big boy platter at Frisch's (Also known as Bob's Big Boy) Something about their tartar sauce has our family in a trance every time we get near one, so inevitably we eat there, then buy a few jars and move on until we come across another.. The sauce is so magnificent it has become a highly sought after gift in our family during holidays and special occasions.

korme · 03-31-2008, 07:49 AM

Kwhit mentioned the Melting Pot, if any of you ever have a chance to eat there, do it. I try to go once a year for my birthday.

sterlingice · 03-31-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Kwhit mentioned the Melting Pot, if any of you ever have a chance to eat there, do it. I try to go once a year for my birthday.

My wife and I went this past weekend in KC. The down side is that it's pricey unless you go light on the food.

SI

Gary Gorski · 03-31-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDNA

+1

I thought this place had to be overrated/all hype until I went there. It was really that good.

I also like Friday's, which surprises me. Until PF Chang's it was really the only chain restaurant I would go to.

Chang's is fantastic - its a little pricey but worth it.

03-29-2008, 04:03 PM	#107
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	I end up going out to eat once or twice a week with my friends for dinner, so naturally we hit a bunch of chains in the rotation. If I had to call some "favorites" though, they'd probably be Gordon Biersch and Mimi's Cafe. I'm really not all that picky, just wouldn't call the others we go to regularly anything other than mundane. I much prefer going to the local non-chain places, but options then become limited here... /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

03-29-2008, 04:36 PM	#111
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Don't forget about the all you can eat fries at Red Robin Last edited by Lathum : 03-29-2008 at 04:37 PM.

03-29-2008, 04:46 PM	#112
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Since I moved a few years ago back up north I really miss Moe's, Sonic, Hardees, Krystal, Fuddruckers, Popeye's and Rally's. The faster food around here is exclusively McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC. I can only eat at Long John's so many times in a row before I mix it up and have to go back to the same burger garbage. Boston Market was a fave, but they really fell off. The fucking Cici's pizza within walking distance of my house closed about 6 months ago. A carryout pizza from them was always a cheap lunch at work. Yes, the buffet is usually nasty. But their carryout is significantly better. If we go out to a chain around here, we usually go to Applebees or Golden Corral. Otherwise it's a local place. I gotta get out of here. Last edited by stevew : 03-29-2008 at 04:54 PM.

03-29-2008, 04:51 PM	#113
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	When I was living on the East Coast, Cheesecake had a reputation for really good service. I don't believe I ever went, though. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

03-29-2008, 07:37 PM	#123
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Red Robin still sucks ass, and is possibly the worst "value for product" out there. Went there a month ago, and it's still bland and overpriced. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

03-29-2008, 01:17 PM	#103
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	The Cheesecake Factory is great!

03-29-2008, 04:33 PM	#108
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	Cheesecake Factory has, in the two locations by me, declined steadily, and noticeably, in the past five years. I long felt it a good not great play for entrees but I, and my dining companions, have gotten some entrees which weren't even good in recent visits. I will not visit there for anything but desert anymore (and I don't even like cheescake). I like Outback's Bloomin Onion a lot but the service at Outbacks, and I've been during busy and quiet times and multiple locations, is disappointing. There's been a lot of Red Robin love. I like them well enough. Except that they, and so many other chains, refuse to cook hamburgers medium rare anymore. This is a huge deal for me. Especially at a burger place. At Chilli's or some similar place, I don't like it, but can understand it. At a burger place, it annoys me to no end as I think burgers cooked medium and above lose something in the taste department.

03-29-2008, 04:55 PM	#114
SteveMax58 College Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	I really dig Carabbas for a no rush dinner. Between the Shrimp scampi and the Chicken Bryan...great stuff. Of course, I dont go enough to bother ordering anything different. I have been to about 8 or 9 throught the country, and service has always great. As far as the lunch-ish type places, I'd go with Chilis.

03-29-2008, 05:00 PM	#115
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	CiCi's is great ghetto pizza

03-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#116
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	Against my better judgment, I find that I really enjoy the Macaroni Grill way too much. When I first discovered one like 5 years ago, whilst short-timing in the suburbs of San Francisco, I didn't know they were a chain and built it up into something special in my mind...until a friend pointed out that it was so special that it was situated next to a PetCo, staffed by high-schoolers, and there's one in every other mall.

03-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#117
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Cheescake is many things, but its not "upscale" by any stretch of the imagination. I used to love a local Boston take-out chain called the "Wrap" (can you guess the food they served), now called "Boloco". Biggest thing I miss out here in CA>

03-29-2008, 10:27 PM	#127
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	54th street grill and bar is one of my favs. That gringo dip is something I crave at least once a week... and their wings are excellent. Last edited by MizzouRah : 03-29-2008 at 10:28 PM.

03-29-2008, 10:35 PM	#128
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I wish there was a Roundtable pizza here in Wisconsin. I really liked that place. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

03-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#129
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	The Sizzler

03-29-2008, 10:57 PM	#130
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	{whispers} sizzzZZZzzzler I haven't been to a Sizzler since I was like 12. Red Lobster is some place I've never been, and I know I never will, but their commercials sure make me salivate....just tons of lobster flying all over the place and smashing into buckets of butter. I know when you get there they're serving spider or some kind of fake lobster like Krab. Lubsterfest!

03-30-2008, 09:09 AM	#131
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I've eaten at Boston's pizza a few times whrn traveling and that was decent

03-30-2008, 09:33 AM	#132
GreenMonster High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2005	WaffleHouse. Easily the best breakfast food ever. I just got back, not many things better to start your day than a pattymelt, hashbrowns and a waffle.

03-30-2008, 10:50 AM	#134
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I like Friday's alot too.

03-30-2008, 11:24 AM	#137
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	Granite City Food and Brewery would be my choice. Always happy with the food, the beer is decent and the staff is always great. They so need to expand out to Colorado. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

03-30-2008, 03:10 PM	#140
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Hooters? None of them have hooters anymore and the food is HORRIBLE! Edit: Oh yeah, worst wings evah! Last edited by MizzouRah : 03-30-2008 at 03:10 PM.

03-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#141
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I go to the original Quaker Steak and Lube a couple times a month. Not sure how national the chain is. Best Wings ever. Last edited by stevew : 03-30-2008 at 03:23 PM.

03-30-2008, 08:53 PM	#146
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	A co-worker introduced me to Farmer Boys - by far the best Chicken Sandwich I have ever had. That's my new favourite for quasi-fast food. For something a little more upscale, PF Changs is very good as a few have mentioned. We also really like Red Lobster and California Pizza Kitchen.

03-31-2008, 05:31 AM	#147
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Carabba's kicks ass. There is also a place in Phoenix I went to called Claim Jumper.. Portions I couldn't fathom.. I was mad at myself because I couldn't just sit there and keep eating different things from the menu.. Along the same lines, portion wise, Bill Johnson's Big Apple West is awesome. I ordered chicken fried steak, which covered the plate.. Came with enough mashed potatoes to feed 2 or 3 people, a whole ear of corn, and like 2 or three other things I can't even recall right now, but I ate the leftovers from there for a couple days. Lastly, Burgers n' Beer is awesome.. Good place to go with friends on Sundays in the fall. I almost forgot my favorite burger of all time, the super big boy platter at Frisch's (Also known as Bob's Big Boy) Something about their tartar sauce has our family in a trance every time we get near one, so inevitably we eat there, then buy a few jars and move on until we come across another.. The sauce is so magnificent it has become a highly sought after gift in our family during holidays and special occasions. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA Last edited by Julio Riddols : 03-31-2008 at 05:52 AM. Reason: Had to add Frisch's Big Boy..

03-31-2008, 07:49 AM	#148
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Kwhit mentioned the Melting Pot, if any of you ever have a chance to eat there, do it. I try to go once a year for my birthday.

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