What is your favorite chain restaurant? [Archive]

CHS_CG

01-12-2005, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by 00Sinker
I will be one of the bartenders at the new Olive Garden in College Station.

When does it open.. I'm dying to go eat there! I'll have to let ya know when we go eat there so we can meet ya!

*College Station M&G at the new olive garden lol*

pirate44

01-12-2005, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by Bullaholic

Favorite restaurant:

Commander's Palace- New Orleans
how does the new orleans location compare to the Las Vegas location?

Ranger Mom

01-12-2005, 03:12 PM

1. Red Lobster
2. On the Border
3. The Hungry Fisherman

Bullaholic

01-12-2005, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by pirate44
how does the new orleans location compare to the Las Vegas location?

Don't know 44'---never tried the one in Vegas, but the one in N.O. is world-class in quality and price.

pirate44

01-12-2005, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Bullaholic
Don't know 44'---never tried the one in Vegas, but the one in N.O. is world-class in quality and price.
ive heard its really good. also former home to executive chefs Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse

CRHSeagle

01-12-2005, 04:10 PM

In no particular order...
1. Bennigins (sp?)
2. Applebees's
3. Olive Garden

Phantom Stang

01-12-2005, 04:53 PM

Cotton Patch
Salt Grass

sahen

01-12-2005, 05:09 PM

Zios
Applebees
Cotton Patch

fast food is wendy's.....anyone see that u can now get chili instead of french fries! that is so awesome!

pirate44

01-12-2005, 05:17 PM

Hasn't anyone eaten at the Cheesecake Factory??!! i would be certain that anyone going there would have it as a favorite. Not including Mama Mia's in Corpus Christi, Cheescake Factory has to be the best overall restaurant i know of.

Phantom Stang

01-12-2005, 05:20 PM

Do they still have "Jim's" restraunts down south? Anybody??

pirate44

01-12-2005, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by Phantom Stang
Do they still have "Jim's" restraunts down south? Anybody??
yep. Jim's locations (http://jimsrestaurants.com/FrontierBeef.htm)

Rabbit'93

01-12-2005, 05:40 PM

In no order

Olive Garden
Applebee's
Souper Salad

LH Panther Mom

01-12-2005, 05:45 PM

Bennigan's, Johnny Carrino's, Chili's & Applebees. Of course, we don't go out to eat that often - I can't remember when we last went to Bennigan's or Johnny Carrino's.

ILS1

01-12-2005, 05:49 PM

In no particular order:

Black Eyed Pea
TGI Friday's
Hooter's
Pizza Hut

LH Panther Mom

01-12-2005, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by ILS1
I no particular order:

Black Eyed Pea
TGI Friday's
Hooter's
Pizza Hut

Shoot! I forgot Pizza Hut! :)

NSUTrumpet08

01-12-2005, 06:19 PM

I love Chili's too...

Any decent buffet place is good too...i.e Golden Corral..

Cotton Patch (which was renamed Elijah's Cafe in Jasper) has good chicken fried chicken...

Olive Garden is decent...

Little Caesars...lol...gotta love the $5 large pepperoni...

Black_Magic

01-12-2005, 06:23 PM

Benie Hanna's
logans road house
macaroni gril

YBS

01-12-2005, 07:21 PM

No order

Pappadeaux's
Hooter's
Cheesecake factory
Johnny Carino's
Pei Wei
Pappasito's

Astrosdawg07

01-12-2005, 08:48 PM

Salt Grass
Outback
Olive Garden:thumbsup:

setex

01-12-2005, 08:56 PM

I love the food and the girls of Waffle House http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/toddleladies.jpg

Bullaholic

01-12-2005, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by setex
I love the food and the girls of Waffle House http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/toddleladies.jpg

Dang Setex...Why couldn't Hooters have been on your list?

setex

01-12-2005, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Bullaholic
Dang Setex...Why couldn't Hooters have been on your list?

Bullaholic

I like to have a little imagination, at Hooters, there's none

Bullaholic

01-12-2005, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by setex
Bullaholic

I like to have a little imagination, at Hooters, there's none

I'm not that lucky, Setex, I have to IMAGINE I am at Hooters because if my wife thought I was there, I would be left to her imagination and that would turn into harsh reality in a hurry.

sinton66

01-12-2005, 09:14 PM

#1 in all the world............ Ralph and Kacoo's Baton Rouge, and New orleans.
#2 Pappadeux
#3 Texas Roadhouse

SintonFan

01-12-2005, 10:48 PM

INPO:

Acadiana's
El Taco Tote(been there once and it was spicy;) nice salsa bar)
Bennigans(love the appetizer menu and had great ribs there)
Texas Roadhouse(good food for the price)
Coyote Canyon(gotta love "Flintstone" ribs on the buffet)
Barnacle Bill's when oysters are in season for fishing(huge 12 pc fried oyster plate for $6.99, but only when in oyster season)
TGI Fridays(anything on the Jack Daniel's menu)
Mama Margies(local, better version of Taco Cabana)
One to shock some:
Boat and Net(jeez haven't had it for quite awhile and can you say 'feed a family of four seafood for less than 15 bucks?:eek: , used to have fried oysters for $3.99 sometimes, too)

My wife Denise:
Olive Garden

My Mom:
Red Lobster
LJS

My Dad:
Sonic(gotta love 99 cent burgers on Tuesday night ;))

My Son:
Chinese Super Buffet(SA, two locations)

My Daughter:
KFC(she just eats chicken hehe)

Leopards,class of 75

01-12-2005, 10:59 PM

Taco Casa

00Sinker

01-12-2005, 11:57 PM

To CHS_CG, The Olive Garden in College Station will be open for dinner starting the 24th of Jan. Starting the 31st of Jan it will be open for dinner and lunch.

KTJ

01-13-2005, 12:25 AM

I forgot some--

In & Out Burger
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

District303aPastPlayer

01-13-2005, 01:49 AM

CHEESECAKE FACTORY!

Pizza Hut
Bennigans
Hooters
Wings 'N More
Buffalo Wild Wings
Papadeaux (SA -- 410)
Chesters Burgers (Opening near JP Luby soon)
Fuddruckers (New one in CC open now)
TGIFridays
Chilis
On The Border

JACK IN THE BOX :D

CHS_CG

01-13-2005, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
Wings 'N More
:D [/B]

FINALLY somebody else besides me likes wings-n-more

rockdale80

01-13-2005, 01:56 AM

P.F. Changs
Carraba's
and Wasabi for sushi

District303aPastPlayer

01-13-2005, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by CHS_CG
FINALLY somebody else besides me likes wings-n-more
i LOVE CHICKEN WINGS!!

pirate44

01-13-2005, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
CHEESECAKE FACTORY!

Pizza Hut
Bennigans
Hooters
Wings 'N More
Buffalo Wild Wings
Papadeaux (SA -- 410)
Chesters Burgers (Opening near JP Luby soon)
Fuddruckers (New one in CC open now)
TGIFridays
Chilis
On The Border

JACK IN THE BOX :D
finally, someone who agrees with me on Cheesecake Factory. people are jsut cheating themselves out of an amazing experience by not eating here.

spiveyrat

01-13-2005, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by pirate44
finally, someone who agrees with me on Cheesecake Factory. people are jsut cheating themselves out of an amazing experience by not eating here.

I ate at one in California a couple years ago. The Mahi Tacos and the Mango daiquiri were incredible!

pirate44

01-13-2005, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by spiveyrat
I ate at one in California a couple years ago. The Mahi Tacos and the Mango daiquiri were incredible!
never had a bad meal. never had the same meal twice. never been able to finish a meal. and whether in Vegas or San Antonio, the service is the best ive had.

Black_Magic

01-13-2005, 10:00 AM

Anyone eat at a Fat Burger? they are in California. Great burgers

pirate44

01-13-2005, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by Black_Magic
Anyone eat at a Fat Burger? they are in California. Great burgers
ive seen fatburger and in-and-out burger and heard good things, but never been to either. how does it stand up to Whataburger? are they that much better?

AP Panther Fan

01-13-2005, 10:47 AM

Texas Roadhouse
Saltgrass
Macaroni Grill

:clap: :clap: :clap:

44INAROW

01-13-2005, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by sinton66
#1 in all the world............ Ralph and Kacoo's Baton Rouge, and New orleans.
#2 Pappadeux
#3 Texas Roadhouse

We rode past Ralph and Kacoo's in Shreveport yesterday.. I didn't realize there were more than one :)

PF CHANG's........ the BEST lettuce wraps in the world.......:D

jason

01-13-2005, 10:54 AM

little caesars $5 any time pizza
jack in the box $.99 menu
hooters

jason

01-13-2005, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by 44INAROW

PF CHANG's........ the BEST lettuce wraps in the world.......:D i used to be friends with the manager of the one right off of george bush tollway up near plano

pirate4state

01-13-2005, 11:15 AM

In alphabetical order :D

Chick-fil-A
Denny's
IHOP
Johnny Carino's
Mercado Juarez (I guess they are a "chain" there are 3 in the metroplex and I've been to all of them!)
Pappasito's
Salt Grass

Pirate44 - I've been to 1 Cheesecake Factory, in Frisco, TX and had poor service and the food wasn't that great! :( Sorry, I'm not a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. :p

pirate44

01-13-2005, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by pirate4state

IHOP
I loved IHOP but dont go anymore since i found the copycat recipe to their pancakes. they are just as good. and i dont have to smell cigarette smoke. since Corpus Christi is banning smoking in restaurants as of feb. 1, i wont have that problem anymore.

Originally posted by pirate4state
Pirate44 - I've been to 1 Cheesecake Factory, in Frisco, TX and had poor service and the food wasn't that great! :( Sorry, I'm not a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. :p
sacrilege!!:mad:

jason

01-13-2005, 11:36 AM

cheesecake factory = OVER RATED

pirate44

01-13-2005, 11:36 AM

Pirate4state, Mama Mia's in C.C. is the only better service ive had at a restaurant. but give Cheesecake Factory one more chance. try the one in San ANotnio. IM sure Frisco just had a bad day :D

AP Panther Fan

01-13-2005, 11:41 AM

I also liked IHOP... but it is so darn expensive! Each summer we make one or more trips to New Braunfels and my kids always want to go there. A family of 5 can't get out of that place for less than $50+. It's breakfast, for crying out loud not filet mignon.

Makes me appreciate the Bakery Cafe in good ol' downtown Aransas Pass....so what if they don't have fruity pancakes!:rolleyes: :D :D

CheerMom

01-13-2005, 11:44 AM

Macaroni Grill
Papadeaux
Pappas Burger
La Hacienda (don't know if it is a chain, but have two in Houston)

CHS_CG

01-13-2005, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Black_Magic
Anyone eat at a Fat Burger? they are in California. Great burgers

Yup they are very good! We have one in college station! mmmmmmmm.

pirate4state

01-13-2005, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
I also liked IHOP... but it is so darn expensive! Each summer we make one or more trips to New Braunfels and my kids always want to go there. A family of 5 can't get out of that place for less than $50+. It's breakfast, for crying out loud not filet mignon. Plus their wait time is awful so I usually go 2 hours before I'm hungry! :D

Pirate44 - I've never even heard of Mama Mia's in CC?? Where exactly is it and what's on the menu?

CHS_CG

01-13-2005, 12:34 PM

I love IHOP.. its usually a after prom thing for a good number over people. But you are right.. u have to wait 4ever b4 u get your food.. its pooh!

AP Panther Fan

01-13-2005, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by pirate4state
Plus their wait time is awful so I usually go 2 hours before I'm hungry! :D

:D :D :D LOL!

Hey, maybe THAT is why my bill is so big! We fill up on coffee, juice and milk while we wait!:mad:

pirate44

01-13-2005, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by pirate4state
Plus their wait time is awful so I usually go 2 hours before I'm hungry! :D

Pirate44 - I've never even heard of Mama Mia's in CC?? Where exactly is it and what's on the menu?
Mamma Mia's (http://www.caller.com/ccct/dining/article/0,1641,CCCT_846_2721872,00.html)
downtown on mesquite. its a real treat.

its about as authentic Italian as you will find. Marino Delzotto and his brother Gianni Delzotto are the owner and executive chef respectively. they use old family recipes from italy.

pirate4state

01-13-2005, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by pirate44
Mamma Mia's (http://www.caller.com/ccct/dining/article/0,1641,CCCT_846_2721872,00.html)
downtown on mesquite. its a real treat.

its about as authentic Italian as you will find. Marino Delzotto and his brother Gianni Delzotto are the owner and executive chef respectively. they use old family recipes from italy. Thanks for the article - sounds good. May have to check it out & give you a report. ;)

Sintonfbplayer04

01-13-2005, 12:58 PM

1. Hooters (don't really like the food, just go for the games and view)

2. Papadeaux
3. Olive Garden

Phantom Stang

01-13-2005, 01:09 PM

Joe's Pizza Pasta Subs, with several locations in the Ft. Worth area, makes an excellent New York style pizza.

pirate44

01-13-2005, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by pirate4state
Thanks for the article - sounds good. May have to check it out & give you a report. ;)
great. if you get the caesar salad (best ive had) make sure you share it with someone. it is huge and a meal in itself. entrees are pretty big too.;)

Astrosdawg07

01-13-2005, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by Sintonfbplayer04
2. Papadeaux

It's good there but I don't like paying that much money for food....:rolleyes:

spiveyrat

01-13-2005, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Astrosdawg07
It's good there but I don't like paying that much money for food....:rolleyes:

My wife and I share the crawfish platter when we go there and we both still have more than ample portions. When you consider their large portions and how many meals you can get from them, they are really pretty reasonable.

JasperDog94

01-13-2005, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Texas Roadhouse
Saltgrass
Macaroni Grill

:clap: :clap: :clap: Same here! I'd never heard of Texas Roadhouse before I saw one in Conroe. We stopped there on a whim and boy was I glad. We get gift certificates to that place for Christmas.

JasperDog94

01-13-2005, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
The Hungry Fisherman Is this a local place? Sounds like my kind of place!;)

KTJ

01-13-2005, 04:34 PM

Whoever asked if La Hacienda was a chain--the answer is yes.

And I love Chick-Fil-A, but I consider that "fast food".

Bullaholic

01-13-2005, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by KTJ
Whoever asked if La Hacienda was a chain--the answer is yes.

And I love Chick-Fil-A, but I consider that "fast food".

What's the best place to eat on 6th now, KTJ? Back in my college days (a century ago), I used to go to the Armadillo during Roundup in Austin. Man, you could see one of everything in that place back then--great music though.

KTJ

01-13-2005, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Bullaholic
What's the best place to eat on 6th now, KTJ? Back in my college days (a century ago), I used to go to the Armadillo during Roundup in Austin. Man, you could see one of everything in that place back then--great music though.

The best place on 6th would be The Iron Cactus, I'm guessing. 6th street is all bars and nightclubs as far as the eye can see. However, Hard Rock is now on 6th. It's been opened for a while.

There are a lot of nice restaurants--Kenichi's, Ruth's Cris, etc.--all around downtown. Downtown is starting to get that Dallas, Houston feel to it.

Bulldog_12

01-13-2005, 05:14 PM

My Favorites are
1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Wings-n-more
3. Olive Garden

I cant wait till I get back to CS for the new Olive Garden.

big daddy russ

01-13-2005, 05:23 PM

1. Hog Heaven BBQ (Opelika, AL)
2. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
3. Gumby's Pizza

NSUTrumpet08

01-13-2005, 05:43 PM

Anybody like Cracker Barrel?

Panther Ross

01-13-2005, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by CHS_CG
1) Wings-n-More
2)Olive Garden
3)Red Lobster

Agreed on everything, but I would have to put Hooters infront of Red Lobster.

CHS_CG

01-13-2005, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Panther Ross
Agreed on everything, but I would have to put Hooters infront of Red Lobster.

I have never ate at a hooters but one of my friends *shes kinda big busted* heard that if ur have bigger boobs than ur waitress u get a free meal.

YBS

01-13-2005, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by KTJ
I forgot some--

In & Out Burger
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

BIG UPS, KTJ for In & out Burger :cool:

YBS

01-13-2005, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by CHS_CG
I have never ate at a hooters but one of my friends *shes kinda big busted* heard that if ur have bigger boobs than ur waitress u get a free meal.

If that's the case, then I'm owed a meal and I'm physically fit guy! :D

espn1

01-13-2005, 10:49 PM

Dined here New Years Eve! There are only two Restaurants in Texas. Dallas & Houston ( I ate at the one in Dallas). It's a bit pricey, $50.00 a person! But well worth it. Incredible food. My new favorite place. If you get a chance you've got to try it.
FOGO DE CHAO (http://www.fogodechao.com/)

YBS

01-14-2005, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by espn1
Dined here New Years Eve! There are only two Restaurants in Texas. Dallas & Houston ( I ate at the one in Dallas). It's a bit pricey, $50.00 a person! But well worth it. Incredible food. My new favorite place. If you get a chance you've got to try it.
FOGO DE CHAO (http://www.fogodechao.com/)

I haven't been yet, but I heard it was real nice. Not a place you'd take a vegetarian though :D

District303aPastPlayer

01-14-2005, 10:07 AM

has anyone ever eaten at Unos Pizzaria and Subs in Fort Worth, or Steak and Shake in Ft Worth as well?

Unos = :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :inlove:

LH Panther Mom

01-14-2005, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by KTJ
The best place on 6th would be The Iron Cactus, I'm guessing. 6th street is all bars and nightclubs as far as the eye can see. However, Hard Rock is now on 6th. It's been opened for a while.

There are a lot of nice restaurants--Kenichi's, Ruth's Cris, etc.--all around downtown. Downtown is starting to get that Dallas, Houston feel to it.

I agree about The Iron Cactus. My office is on 6th street, but I've only been there once, several years ago. $4.95 stacked chicken enchiladas at lunch - yum!

For lunch, farther west, you can't beat Hut's for a burger and fries or Frank & Angie's for pizza and salad.