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re: Are there any Chain Restaurants worth a crap?

Posted on 11/5/21 at 12:18 pm to
Posted by GCTigahs
Member since Oct 2014
2055 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 12:18 pm to
The salad bar at Ruby Tuesday's isn't terrible.
Posted by btrcj
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2019
641 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 2:21 pm to
Aabasha's
"Gyros Plate – Served with Feta cheese salad, hummos and rice"
is my go to lately.

Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
156085 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 2:27 pm to
quote:

Pappadeaux's.



This

Ninfa’s was legit. Don’t know if they had enough locations to qualify as a chain.
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
101935 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 2:40 pm to
High end steak houses usually are, like a Ruth's Chris of Fleming's.

Popeye's, if you catch it just right.

That's about it.
Posted by Woolfman_8
Old Metairie
Member since Oct 2018
2072 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 5:23 pm to
Wish to god they would put a pluckers in New Orleans
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58413 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 5:32 pm to
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Outback.



Went to crap about five years ago.
Posted by BayooBandit
Thibodaux, LA
Member since Jan 2005
426 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 6:02 pm to
Actually surprised no mention of Copelands, good or bad!
Our favorite is the filet, and is consistent in quality, texture, and flavor!
My personal second choice is the paneed veal over shrimp and tasso pasta!
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 7:36 pm to
What exactly are you expecting when you go to a
chain restaurant? I see people here bitch constantly about chains. Why? If you’re going to a chain restaurant you shouldn’t expect a five star, unique, or fine dining experience? You should expect a decent
Meal. Nothing more, nothing less.
To answer your question, most of them are “worth a shite” if you go in with reasonable expectations. Otherwise they’d be out of business.
I don’t think the problem is the chains. I think it’s people like you who are expecting a Michelin 5 star experience at a chain restaurant price.

Ain’t happening.
Posted by LSUJML
Central
Member since May 2008
46961 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 8:06 pm to
quote:

My wife has Chili's gift cards - what food items do you like at Chilis?


Skillet Queso is a good app
I like their steak fajitas & Cajun chicken pasta
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32889 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 8:18 pm to
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Sorry, but Chili's is actually good.


Posted by barbapapa
Member since Mar 2018
3249 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 8:19 pm to
Ruth's and the Papa's Restaurants come to mind. Torchys tacos but that's kind of fast food
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
18405 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 9:49 pm to
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El Tiempo Cantina in Houston area.

Does this count as a chain? There's about 10 locations all in the greater Houston area. Not sure how the distinction is made. It's one of my favorite restaurants.
Posted by Dale Gribble
Member since Aug 2014
254 posts
Posted on 11/5/21 at 10:07 pm to
All these posts and no Chick-Fil-A?
Posted by la_birdman
Northern GA via Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31052 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 12:14 am to
We don't have any of those places here with the exception of Chili's and ever since they took chicken fried steak off the menu, I haven't gone back. That's been several years.


I like Hooters. I like the wings. Wish we'd get one here.

Chick Fil A is always good.

The other places.... eh.....

We're supposed to get a Piccadilly but who knows when/if that's going to happen. I love Piccadilly. Call me old or whatever, I don't care. It's good.
Posted by madamsquirrel
The Snarlington Estate
Member since Jul 2009
49329 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 9:47 am to
quote:

Texas Roadhouse.
someone invited us a few months ago. Sirloin, sweet potato, salad, and the rolls for $12. Tasted fine. I can think of worse places.
Posted by The Goon
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2008
1253 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 1:26 pm to
El pollo loco isnt bad for grilled chicken. I think Popeyes bought it and is expanding throughout the US.
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
Member since May 2010
22367 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 2:01 pm to
Uncle Julio's is pretty good...
Posted by TigerV
Member since Feb 2007
2515 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 2:20 pm to
Lonestar steakhouse is pretty solid cheap steak
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
63426 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 2:21 pm to
As long as Ruth's Chris is considered a chain, the answer will always be yes.

The Pappas family in TX has some perfectly fine restaurants, though that probably doesn't quite qualify as a chain since they have a bunch of different restaurants.

Also, I'm not proud of it, but I think Chili's burgers are money when the mood strikes.
Posted by GusMcRae
Deep in the heart...
Member since Oct 2008
3261 posts
Posted on 11/6/21 at 3:17 pm to
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Actually surprised no mention of Copelands


How many are there? ...like 2?
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