Worst or Best Chain restaurants

[Kettle]

I honestly rarely eat at any chains anymore due to Wilmington having so many non-chain options, but that coupon thread was bringing up the subject so I started a thread.

Based on past experiences though.

Worst: A toss up between TGI Fridays and MOST Cracker Barrels. I have eaten at some good ones, but for the most part that chain is a miss.

Best: Is there a such thing as a best chain restaurant?

[Panthro]

When we talk about the best are we talking mid level chains like Applebees vs Outback or do we include Ruth Chris and the likes?

[pstall]

do it like those food ratings places do it.

$=taco bell

$$=chili's/ruby tuesday's

$$$=outback/longhorns

$$$$=ruth chris'

$$$$$=mortons/hooters

[Kettle]

i was thinking any sit down type place. not including fast food.

[PantherBrew]

I always like Ruby Tuesday, but I am white trash.

[Cat]

Applebees and TGIF is disgusting.

I like Chillis and Texas Roadhouse.

Not sure if Firebirds is considered a chain but it's good.

[Darth Biscuit]

I love BWW's...

I've had mostly good experiences with Cracker Barrel.

I also very much like Chilli's.

[Kettle]

I love BWW's...

I've had mostly good experiences with Cracker Barrel.

I also very much like Chilli's.

my in laws went to the one on Market while they were here a couple weeks ago, and said it was one of the worst they've been too. i had the same kind of experience there a few years back, and have not returned.

[boo7382]

Applebees and TGIF is disgusting.

I like Chillis and Texas Roadhouse.

Not sure if Firebirds is considered a chain but it's good.

I would consider Firebird's a chain. I freaking love that place. Never had been there until we went for my sister's 21st last year.....their salads are where its at. They also have an awesome drink menu and great service. Not to mention a couple of my friends work there so sometimes I get the hookup.

Liked it so much we went back for my birthday. Now I wanna go again.

[GentlemanJack]

I think Carrabba's is one of the best mid level chains.

[Kettle]

I eat Carolina Ale House sometimes. Mostly because of the beer selection and Carolina Sports theme. It's a small chain, and the one here employs mostly UNCW kids that don't seem to care to be there. Last time I was there I kept over hearing them trying to get each other to take tables, and complaining non stop about the little bit they had to do. That's the kind of thing that makes chains unappealing to me.

[Panthro]

I would consider Firebird's a chain. I freaking love that place. Never had been there until we went for my sister's 21st last year.....their salads are where its at. They also have an awesome drink menu and great service. Not to mention a couple of my friends work there so sometimes I get the hookup.

Liked it so much we went back for my birthday. Now I wanna go again.

If you like salads ( no Im not going there) you should try Crisp.

http://www.crispfoods.com/

[Carolina Husker]

Unless I'm driving somewhere and the only other option is fast food, I cannot think of a reason for eating at a ******* Chili's or its ilk.

[boo7382]

If you like salads ( no Im not going there) you should try Crisp.

http://www.crispfoods.com/

Is that the place over at 7th and Pecan? I haven't been there but I have heard its really good. Will definitely have to check it out. Gracias.

I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but I have never once in my life eaten at a Red Lobster. My parents never took us there and I have just never thought to go. I do rove robster though. Ive heard they have awesome cheese biscuits too.

I've only been to Olive Garden maybe 3 times.