Originally Posted by shocka
I grew up in the burbs eating at chains.. so places like TGIF, Chilis,etc are just like HS spots for me. Oh and Cheesecake Factory is a waste of money. I have been to so many better places with similar size selection and slightly more affordable.. wait and better service!
The few chains I still like...
Bennihanas.. i just love their food.
Del Friscos.. great wine list and great steaks
my problem with chains is that ive eaten there before. I like the adventure of something new.
But local chains are always high on my priority list when i travel. anyone got any ones for chicago?
Here are a few. Most of the
Lettuce Entertain You restaurants are very good (you may want to do a Google search for names and locations) - several of their concepts have been purchased by others, including Maggiano's, Corner Bakery and Big Bowl. Lou Malnati's for deep dish pizza, Potbelly for very good, very inexpensive sandwiches (is quickly becoming national), Ann Sather (known for their cinnamon rolls and comfort food), Flat Top Grill (stir fry and a Flyertalk lunch favorite), Al's #1 Italian beef (although those with discriminating taste prefer Mr. Beef, which is not a chain but Near North).
Originally Posted by USAFAN
Roy's is very, very good! :-: :-: :-:
I am a big Roy's fan too. However, they're not all the same, in that each of Roy's Chefs creates his or her own menu "in the Roy's tradition." Other than a couple "signature" items, the menus are completely different and some are much better than others.