Originally Posted by
xanthuos
To be honest though...right now, I'd *kill* to There's no mid-level options (other than Red Lobster, but you can only do seafood so often). Either there's the lower-priced Canadian chains (which serve horrible food) or there's the more upscale independent or upscale chain restaurants which are more expensive than Chili's or the like would ever be.
No Keg, Earl's, or East Side Mario's? Not that they're exceptional, but I'd take any one of these over Applebee's. (Or for that matter, Ruby Tuesday).
Speaking of Applebee's, there's at least one in Winnipeg (on Pembina Highway), so perhaps they're "moving in your direction". As for Chili's, I think there may be a few in Canada. I know there's at least one in the UK.