Chain restaurants that are actually good
Dec 1, 2004 | 2:09 pm
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It is always helpful to provide the links to the website so those of us who have never been there can get more info...
Macaroni Grill: http://www.macaronigrill.com/
Maggiano's: http://www.maggianos.com/
Claim Jumper: http://www.claimjumper.com/
McCormick & Schmick: http://www.mccormickandschmick.com/
Smith & Wollensky http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
Houstons: http://www.houstons.com/
Waffle House: http://www.wafflehouse.com/
Macaroni Grill: http://www.macaronigrill.com/
Maggiano's: http://www.maggianos.com/
Claim Jumper: http://www.claimjumper.com/
McCormick & Schmick: http://www.mccormickandschmick.com/
Smith & Wollensky http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
Houstons: http://www.houstons.com/
Waffle House: http://www.wafflehouse.com/
Last edited by steve100; Dec 1, 2004 at 2:18 pm
Dec 1, 2004 | 2:14 pm
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Originally Posted by steve100
It is always helpful to provide the links to the website so those of us who have never been there can get more info...
Waffle House (http://www.wafflehouse.com)
Dec 1, 2004 | 2:21 pm
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Originally Posted by steve100
It is always helpful to provide the links to the website so those of us who have never been there can get more info...
Macaroni Grill: http://www.macaronigrill.com/
Maggiano's: http://www.maggianos.com/
Claim Jumper: http://www.claimjumper.com/
McCormick & Schmick: http://www.mccormickandschmick.com/
Smith & Wollensky http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
Houstons: http://www.houstons.com/
Macaroni Grill: http://www.macaronigrill.com/
Maggiano's: http://www.maggianos.com/
Claim Jumper: http://www.claimjumper.com/
McCormick & Schmick: http://www.mccormickandschmick.com/
Smith & Wollensky http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
Houstons: http://www.houstons.com/
And then I brought up the Waffle House. Since I know everyone is dying to surf on over to their site, here it is: http://www.wafflehouse.com/
You can order your very own copy of the Waffle House Jukebox Favorites: Vol 1 cd. Wahoo!
Dec 1, 2004 | 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by pseudoswede
Dude! You beat me to it...
Dec 1, 2004 | 2:57 pm
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I absoutely love Claim Jumper and Buca de Beppo.
Other favs:
Pappacitos/Pappadeaux http://www.pappas.com/
IHOP http://www.ihop.com/
Original Pancake House http://www.originalpancakehouse.com/
Abueloshttp://www.abuelos.com/
Other favs:
Pappacitos/Pappadeaux http://www.pappas.com/
IHOP http://www.ihop.com/
Original Pancake House http://www.originalpancakehouse.com/
Abueloshttp://www.abuelos.com/
Dec 1, 2004 | 3:46 pm
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Originally Posted by steve100
Fuddruckers - http://www.fuddruckers.com/
Locations throughout the US
- Their slogan is: "The World's greatest hamburgers!". I'm including this because although it is just a hamburger chain, it is still a whole heck of a lot better than a McDonalds or other fast food restaurants.
Locations throughout the US
- Their slogan is: "The World's greatest hamburgers!". I'm including this because although it is just a hamburger chain, it is still a whole heck of a lot better than a McDonalds or other fast food restaurants.
Dec 1, 2004 | 3:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Craig6z
While they don't have a massive amount of stores nationwide, I'm consistently happy with Palominos.
Dec 1, 2004 | 7:18 pm
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Originally Posted by olympicnut
You said good chain restaurants. I happen to like the food at said chain restaurants. If you meant overpriced chain restaurants ya need to be a bit more specific.
What I'm referring to are restaurants that are able to maintain a very high quality of food and service while operating as a chain. Those are pretty rare. If the quality of the food (fresh natural ingredients, etc.) is of importance, you won't eat at most of the suburban chains mentioned in this thread.And yes in America good generally means expensive at chain restaurants. Chains are all about profit you see.
Dec 1, 2004 | 8:08 pm
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A favorite of mine when in the northeast http://www.legalseafoods.com/
Dec 1, 2004 | 8:39 pm
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Chain restaurants that are actually good
I have found a couple on my trips around the US. "Friendly's", an eastern chain, is good, home cooking, with a great ice cream and dessert menu. It's not fancy, but it's good food at good prices. The milkshakes are the old fashioned type, served in the mixing container!
I too vote for Cheesecake Factory. Good food (huge portions) and great desserts if you're looking for a reasonably priced place to eat. My first experience was in Chicago at the Michigan Avenue location.
One other chain that is also good, is the Cracker Barrel chain across the east and south.
Granted, these restaurants are "themed" but they have good food. If you're not looking for or into fine dining one evening, try these. The breakfast menu at these chains are good too.
Haven't been to a Corner Bakery for awhile, but the first time I stumbled onto one was in Chicago. Great breakfast menu. Then I got my friends hooked on the one in Ft. Worth a couple years ago while we were they for a conference planning session.
Happy Holidays! ^
I too vote for Cheesecake Factory. Good food (huge portions) and great desserts if you're looking for a reasonably priced place to eat. My first experience was in Chicago at the Michigan Avenue location.
One other chain that is also good, is the Cracker Barrel chain across the east and south.
Granted, these restaurants are "themed" but they have good food. If you're not looking for or into fine dining one evening, try these. The breakfast menu at these chains are good too.
Haven't been to a Corner Bakery for awhile, but the first time I stumbled onto one was in Chicago. Great breakfast menu. Then I got my friends hooked on the one in Ft. Worth a couple years ago while we were they for a conference planning session.
Happy Holidays! ^
Dec 1, 2004 | 9:22 pm
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Dec 1, 2004 | 9:28 pm
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