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Anybody been to Carrabba's lately?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:10 pm
It's been years since I've been and a big group wants to go there for a birthday. I remember it being alright chain Italian food. Any idea if it's changed a lot. Good/fast service, etc?
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Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:21 pm to HunterGomez
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alright chain Italian food
This is fairly accurate. I don't ever remember hating anything.
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Good/fast service
My issue wasn't necessarily the "service" per say, but the atmosphere. For some really odd reason, Jones and I went twice in like a 1-2 week period about a year ago (odd because I hadn't been in a few years before that). Without going into too much detail, we didn't have much luck with atmosphere/people we sat by. Kids running around, loud rude ghetto people treating servers like crap, etc.
A place that advertises free "second helpings" is going to have that, I suppose :/
If it's a place that is already decided and you're just asking about it, you'll be fine. It's not so bad you need to opt out or act rude about it
It's just not a place I'd choose to dine on my own.Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:25 pm to HunterGomez
Chicken Bryan = 
Posted on 12/27/13 at 1:04 am to HunterGomez
I've recently enjoyed the calamari, and also the pasta pescatore.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:47 am to HunterGomez
The Mrs.'s and I ate there the other night(we had a gift card). We had one of their seasonal appetizers which as woodfired mushrooms stuffed with Italian sauasge,cheese, and artichoke hearts. I had the steak marasala. It was cooked just as I requested. Really was good. She had chicken. Tasted really good as well. This was my second time going and both times I really enjoyed. The service was excellent both times.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 6:54 am to BackWoodsTiger
I went for the first time about a month ago. Kept it simple with chicken parm, caesar salad... I enjoyed it. It's definitely a few steps above Olive Garden, if that's what you're thinking.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:09 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Chicken Bryan
so good
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:16 am to h0bnail
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It's definitely a few steps above Olive Garden
I'd say it's many steps above Olive Garden.
With the exception of Fleming's, I'd rank it as the best chain restaurant in BR.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:24 am to LuckySo-n-So
I like their wood fired pizza
I have enjoyed Tag Pic Pac and the Linguine Pescatore as well.
I have enjoyed Tag Pic Pac and the Linguine Pescatore as well.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:24 am to BackWoodsTiger
Just an FYI you can use their gift cards at Fleming's. I was excited to learn that after winning one.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:36 am to bryso
Their Chicken Bryan and Chicken Marsala are pretty damn good.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:45 am to LuckySo-n-So
I'd say it's several floors above Olive Garden.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:15 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:love that dish! Cook it at home all the time
Chicken Bryan =
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:19 am to HunterGomez
haven't been in 3 or 4 years, but the few times I've been I've thought it was pretty damn good for a chain. kinda discouraging to hear about the "free second helping" though. given the clientele this brings, that might turn the place into a Cheddars 
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:20 am to Rohan2Reed
Yea, that makes me not want to go again. Not sure when they started that.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:22 am to Rohan2Reed
I enjoy the chicken trio which is chicken bryan, marsala and one another one I cannot remember. Food is always pretty good but the one in Shreveport can be extremely slow sometimes.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:44 am to HunterGomez
I love me some Carrabbas. I've only been to the one on Kirby in Houston and it's been a good 3 years since my last visit.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:35 am to TigerWise
Is that the original?
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:38 am to LuckySo-n-So
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With the exception of Fleming's, I'd rank it as the best chain restaurant in BR.
Ruth Chris, J Alexander,etc..also in the convo imho
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:45 am to LuckySo-n-So
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With the exception of Fleming's, I'd rank it as the best chain restaurant in BR.
I agree. My parents love it so I end up eating there a couple of times a year. I had a server tell me one time that the filet served with the Filet Marsala is the same cut of meat sold at Flemings for twice the price. I order that everytime I go and its freaking delicious. It can't be beat for a meal around $20 or so.
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