Whats your favorite chain restaurant?

[cowfishrule]

While I try to only frequent local restaurants, there are times when I find myself away from my homebase and am unfamiliar with all of the dining options. In such instances (with the family), I would much rather accept the known quantity of a large chain restaurant, with an established level of quality, than to take my chances at some "mom and pop" place which might turn out to be fabulous or a dive.
For me, its

 

[dragonzim]

I also try to only go to locally owned places, but if I'm in a pinch I like Ruby Tuesdays. They are inexpensive, have decent food and a nice salad bar. Much better than the crap they serve at Friday's and Applebees

 

[m0nk]

I'm all for any sushi place, but if I can't find one, it's Olive Garden all the way.

 

[miaheatlvr]

Would it be too "ghetto" if I said I love POPEYES and White Castle anytime im in the North East? Damm I wish they had a White Castle in the south, it would make a killing down here!

 

[earlybird]

I love Grandy's. Not sure if you northerners know what I'm talkin about. Hard to go wrong with Outback but I don't get steak there.

 

[teresaq]

Grandys, yum, Though havent been there in yrs, too far from home. I know no one wil know this place except maybe earlybird, but we love Clancys. Its a family owned place that has been here for 20 yrs. best burgers and fried zucini in town. cant go wrong with Mels, or jasons deli either

 

[sigmachris]

Benihana for a nice meal or In 'N Out Burger if you are on the left coast for fast food. Also Pick Up Stix on the Left Coast a good casual meal.

 

[tizzo]

Mine is Ruby Tuesdays, since they are the only restaurant I've found with a couple of awesome carb free, (almost) fat free entrees.

 

[bang guy]

I'm fond of TGI Friday's.

 

[jtrzerocool]

I love In 'N out!!!...but there only on the west coast i believe...

 

[miaheatlvr]

Last week I just tried the "World Famous FATBURGER" can I tell you? I prefer Johhny Rockets or EVEN Checkers.. Not IMPRESSED and $15 for a Large CHEESEBURGER AND FRIES AND ICED TEA..

 

[reefraff]

POPEYES, may be ghetto but its good stuff.
I like Burgerking. Flame broiled Whopper Mmmmmmm.

 

[aquaknight]

The best burger joint is either Backyard Burger or Whataburger (if I'm really hungry lol). Favorite sit-down/pick-up is Buffalo Wild Wings. Love wings. Better local places, but BWW isn't too bad for a national. I really miss their 35¢ Tuesday wing deals. Went there pretty much every Tuesday.

 

[dragonzim]

Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2525244
The best burger joint is either Backyard Burger or Whataburger (if I'm really hungry lol). Favorite sit-down/pick-up is Buffalo Wild Wings. Love wings. Better local places, but BWW isn't too bad for a national. I really miss their 35¢ Tuesday wing deals. Went there pretty much every Tuesday.
They just opened the first BWW in my area.. Worth checking out?

 

[jpc763]

Originally Posted by jtrzerocool
http:///forum/post/2525155
I love In 'N out!!!...but there only on the west coast i believe...
In & Out is awsome! They are in CA, NV and AZ. I am waiting for them to move to CO!!!!
Fatburger is a great chain that is growing. Culvers is great!
Can you tell I like my burgers?

 

[stdreb27]

Originally Posted by DragonZim
http:///forum/post/2525256
They just opened the first BWW in my area.. Worth checking out?
yeah b dubs it pretty good.
I like whataburger!

 

[aquaknight]

Originally Posted by DragonZim
http:///forum/post/2525256
They just opened the first BWW in my area.. Worth checking out?
Definitely. They have a really nice variety of flavors, and their "Blazin" is indeed quite warm, but usually just get a half mediums/half parmesan garlic (definitely worth a try IMO). The drink specials are okay, and FYI they do their wing count in sixes, 6/12/18/24/50/100.

 

[shogun323]

Originally Posted by earlybird
http:///forum/post/2525120
I love Grandy's. Not sure if you northerners know what I'm talkin about. Hard to go wrong with Outback but I don't get steak there.
Holy Crap!!!! You still have a Grandy's?????

 

[sigmachris]

Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2525440
Definitely. They have a really nice variety of flavors, and their "Blazin" is indeed quite warm, but usually just get a half mediums/half parmesan garlic (definitely worth a try IMO). The drink specials are okay, and FYI they do their wing count in sixes, 6/12/18/24/50/100.
Their chicken soft tacos are good too if you don't have a decent Mexican restaurant in your area. Not true Mexican tacos, but they satisfy my craving.

 

[sigmachris]

After my above mentioned Soft Taco post here is another great chain. Super Mex...only available in L.A., OC, and Vegas but good Mexican food.