Guest Sores Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Yeah, if Damon's is on there, Outback belongs on the list too, and would be my choice amongst these. sidenote: I believe the first Chi Chi's was originally opened in Minneapolis by former Packer drunk Max Mcgee in the mid 70's. Edited February 15, 2006 by Sores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Can I throw in PF Changs or is that too nice? I guess I might vote for Olive Garden ONLY because I like their breadsticks and salad, not their bland, mediocre food. 1325853[/snapback] Completely agree with you. Salad and breadsticks are pretty good for lunch, but I'll pass on the rest of the menu. Their sauce is very bland. You can find better Italian food at any of your local mom & pop joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I'm not a fan of chains, but my wife loves Chili's, and it's not too bad. We have Copeland's here, which is cajun, and it is quite awesome for a chain. Good seafood, steaks and pasta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 voted for fridays. like chilis, chevys, bennigans, houlihans. seems like mac grill is a small step up, no? same with changs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Voted for Damons, would have voted for Outback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bill Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I voted for Damon's only because Carraba's wasn't up there. Everyone locally here goes for Olive Garden. I personally don't see what all the fuss is about. Hour wait minimum, very average fare with high prices. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) They closed down the local Chi Chi's and have never seen the wimmin so mad. We used to eat there monthly. Seafood chimichungas. Mmmm. Now we have to go to Charlottesville to eat there. My bro-in-law is owner/operator of the local Flemings. They own Outback and PF Changs too so I'm kinda burned out on them. Used to eat Outback weekly. Never heard of Johny Carinos and Macaroni Grill. I would've voted Red Lobster with Olive Garden right up there. Edited February 15, 2006 by TimC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 People can dis the Olive Garden all they want and even though it's not authentic Italian, its some pretty good crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebugz Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 People can dis the Olive Garden all they want and even though it's not authentic Italian, its some pretty good crap 1326106[/snapback] unless you have a ma and pa italian place in town ... we have two here and either one of them is not only cheaper but MUCH better food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Can't forget the places I forgot especially Outback :homer: mmmm, bacon-cheddar icecream :homer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Well, I voted for Olive Garden, but would put both Red Lobster & Outback in front of it. 1. Red Lobster - Cheddar Biscuits, Good Steaks, Decent Seafood 2. Outback - Great Steaks, Bloomin' Onion, Bacon/Cheese Fries 3. Olive Garden - Breadsticks & Salad are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Yesterday (Valentine's) I had to drive by the Outback after work. There were about 20 cars waiting in the drive thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebugz Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 1. Red Lobster - Cheddar Biscuits1326158[/snapback] Good stuff there ... except the ones we had on the Canadian side of Niagara ... tasted like white bread with butter. We found the recipe somewhere a while back and my wife makes them every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I'm not a fan of chains, but my wife loves Chili's, and it's not too bad. We have Copeland's here, which is cajun, and it is quite awesome for a chain. Good seafood, steaks and pasta. 1325966[/snapback] Mmmm...Copeland's...you aren't from Albuquerque are you Dutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Has anyone ever gone to a Mongolian Grill restaraunt. Unforunately, there doesn't seem to be one nearby, but, my buddy took me to one near Chicago, and I went to one in Bethesda, MD. and I love those places. You basically go through and put as much fresh raw meat (chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.), vegetables, spices, and sauces as you want into a bowl, and take it up to the grill where they cook it for you, while entertaining as well (flipping the knives and such). They have some recipe suggestions, but, you can come up with whatever you want. Anyway, I love that place and wish there was one nearby. http://www.bdsmongolianbarbeque.com/dining.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebugz Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Has anyone ever gone to a Mongolian Grill restaraunt. Unforunately, there doesn't seem to be one nearby, but, my buddy took me to one near Chicago, and I went to one in Bethesda, MD. and I love those places. You basically go through and put as much fresh raw meat (chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.), vegetables, spices, and sauces as you want into a bowl, and take it up to the grill where they cook it for you, while entertaining as well (flipping the knives and such). They have some recipe suggestions, but, you can come up with whatever you want. Anyway, I love that place and wish there was one nearby. http://www.bdsmongolianbarbeque.com/dining.html 1326186[/snapback] There are a few down in Columbus, never been there although a friend has highly recommended it to me. May take a trip down sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Carraba's Although hard to beat Jack Daniel's eats at Fridays. 1325587[/snapback] Our local Carrabba's isn't so popular anymore. It's down the road from my work... it hasn't really been very busy. Staying on topic: I like Chili's. Guiltless Chicken Sammich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Mmmm...Copeland's...you aren't from Albuquerque are you Dutch? 1326184[/snapback] Nope, Northwest Arkansas here. I know they have different recipes everywhere, but have you tried that open faced steak sandwich with mushrooms and onions? It's ridiculous.:drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Nope, Northwest Arkansas here. I know they have different recipes everywhere, but have you tried that open faced steak sandwich with mushrooms and onions? It's ridiculous.:drool: 1326210[/snapback] Ooo...that just made me drool...that sounds good. I've had something similar at Gordon Biersch...if memory serves me. :whipinglipoff: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Has anyone ever gone to a Mongolian Grill restaraunt. Unforunately, there doesn't seem to be one nearby, but, my buddy took me to one near Chicago, and I went to one in Bethesda, MD. and I love those places. You basically go through and put as much fresh raw meat (chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.), vegetables, spices, and sauces as you want into a bowl, and take it up to the grill where they cook it for you, while entertaining as well (flipping the knives and such). They have some recipe suggestions, but, you can come up with whatever you want. Anyway, I love that place and wish there was one nearby. http://www.bdsmongolianbarbeque.com/dining.html 1326186[/snapback] i lke mongolian bbq but i don't like bd's. in my experience they cook the chit too long so that the meat gets rubbery, and they give you....tortillas? what kind of bizarre culture clash is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Nope, Northwest Arkansas here. I know they have different recipes everywhere, but have you tried that open faced steak sandwich with mushrooms and onions? It's ridiculous.:drool: 1326210[/snapback] Copelands has good food. For some reason, I think there's a funny story attached to the last time I was at Copelands. Memory is just a little fuzzy. Maybe Twiley knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i lke mongolian bbq but i don't like bd's. in my experience they cook the chit too long so that the meat gets rubbery, and they give you....tortillas? what kind of bizarre culture clash is that? 1326214[/snapback] It must be a Michigan thing. I don't usually use the rice. I stick it all in a tortilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i don't mind olive garden either if you can pick a time when it's not full of silverheads sipping white zin. I resemble that remark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Copelands has good food. For some reason, I think there's a funny story attached to the last time I was at Copelands. Memory is just a little fuzzy. Maybe Twiley knows. 1326215[/snapback] (the really bad word) you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I totally forgot about Outback. That place is a guilty pleasure for me and the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.