Chain restaurants that are actually good
Feb 9, 2005 | 10:34 am
#181
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Originally Posted by letiole
Pasta Pomodoro
This is my favorite thing on the menu. It's especially good if you have them add sun-dried tomatoes.
RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA Roasted butternut squash ravioli, browned butter, crispy sage leaves, parmesan. $7.95 APPETIZER PORTION $4.75
This is my favorite thing on the menu. It's especially good if you have them add sun-dried tomatoes.
RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA Roasted butternut squash ravioli, browned butter, crispy sage leaves, parmesan. $7.95 APPETIZER PORTION $4.75
Feb 9, 2005 | 10:39 am
#182
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Originally Posted by Chapel Hill Guy
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak Houses. There are only six of them, but they serve the best steaks I've ever tasted. But then, maybe six doesn't a chain make?
Del Frisco's is definitely one of the best, along with Three Forks (two locations), Cool River (three locations), and Lawry's.
There are also a few Salerno Steakhouses in Texas... the best of which in my experience has been Grotto. The food, atmosphere and service are all great and well worth the extra expense.
Feb 13, 2005 | 4:45 pm
#183
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I'm getting hungry...
I really have no problem with T.G.I.Chili-bees as a whole. Each place has a dish or two that I like.
My other favorites:
Hard Rock Cafe
Actual conversation last night with Mrs. Redbeard regarding where to have our Valentine's dinner:
"Do you want to go to Outback, or try something new?"
"What do you think?"
"Outback it is."
I also like Red, Hot and Blue for BBQ.
I give thumbs up for Cracker Barrel, but thumbs down for Waffle House. I don't like having the waitresses cigarette ashes falling on my eggs. Barf-o.
I really have no problem with T.G.I.Chili-bees as a whole. Each place has a dish or two that I like.
My other favorites:
Hard Rock Cafe
Actual conversation last night with Mrs. Redbeard regarding where to have our Valentine's dinner:
"Do you want to go to Outback, or try something new?"
"What do you think?"
"Outback it is."
I also like Red, Hot and Blue for BBQ.
I give thumbs up for Cracker Barrel, but thumbs down for Waffle House. I don't like having the waitresses cigarette ashes falling on my eggs. Barf-o.
Feb 14, 2005 | 12:28 am
#184
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Originally Posted by jnahand
I've only eaten in two of them, but I liked Bonefish grill. Not bad for a chain.
Feb 16, 2005 | 11:23 pm
#185
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Liked the name so well...they named it twice?
How about Cucina Cucina! We had a decent meal there not too long ago in Kirkland, Washington. I know it is a chain because we have them down here in Portland. The food was nothing special but the name is very silly.
Feb 17, 2005 | 1:47 pm
#187
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Ruth Chris Steakhouse
The Palm Restaurant
Flemming's
Butcher Block
The Crab House
J. Alexanders
If you can't tell, I enjoy steak.
Ribeye, extra rare. I always judge a restaurant for the first time by whether that have a ribeye on the menu. I will order that and if I'm satisfied I will be back, if not I won't.
The Palm Restaurant
Flemming's
Butcher Block
The Crab House
J. Alexanders
If you can't tell, I enjoy steak.
Ribeye, extra rare. I always judge a restaurant for the first time by whether that have a ribeye on the menu. I will order that and if I'm satisfied I will be back, if not I won't.
Feb 17, 2005 | 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Babaduck
If you are ever in Paris, there's a chain of restaurants called Bistro Romain - great value & excellent food 
Feb 17, 2005 | 4:04 pm
#190
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Originally Posted by ijkh
How about Cucina Cucina! We had a decent meal there not too long ago in Kirkland, Washington. I know it is a chain because we have them down here in Portland. The food was nothing special but the name is very silly.
Feb 17, 2005 | 5:35 pm
#191
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Originally Posted by AAflyerDFW
I'll second that vote for Houston's, as well as their cousin restaurants Bandera and Gulfstream. I've had consistently good quality of food and service at many of their locations across the country.
Feb 23, 2005 | 3:08 pm
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If you're in North Georgia or South Carolina, I highly recommend Zaxby's. A chicken joint, that's famous for thier Zax's Sauce... It's a zesty ranch/barbecue combo... sounds bad, but it's great.
What-a-burger is Texas and Taco Cabana can not be topped for late night or early, early morning food!
What-a-burger is Texas and Taco Cabana can not be topped for late night or early, early morning food!
Feb 24, 2005 | 6:13 pm
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Originally Posted by MadTheologian
I like the Macaroni Grill the best. Mr Theologian loved Applebee's but recently had a bad experience regarding quality and raised prices.