^^^No. When I worked there the veggie burgers were allowed to sit in the warmer for like 4 hours, but sometimes they'd get served after up to like 6 when they'd turn to pucks. Nobody ever orders them, so unless you get them to make it fresh it's probably sat for hours.

frankly i like Ruby Tuesdays they got a huge selection and their appetizers and burgers are quite good

QFT.

When out of state I avoid Cracker Barrel restaurants like the plague. Their mundane and tasteless menu bores the shit out of my taste buds and rapes my wallet.

White Castle is the shit. 'Nuff said.

Texas road house (not to be confused with texas steak house)

I am a big fan of this place.it is a fairly common chain resturant i think. i always get my folks to take me here when ever they visit. They have a large selection of beer on tap an they also provide you with all the free peanuts you can eat.

the appetizers are your standard american steak house fair, ribblets, onion blossom, and the like. an they are all done well.

the real treat though is in the meat. they dry age all of their own beef in house. they also smoke their own ribs, which are some of the best chain ribs i have ever had. an the pork chops. oh god the pork chops. that is why i go here. they have these amazing pork chops that are so fucking tasty. also featured on the menu is a decent fried catfish, chicken, burgers, an your usual sides of veg an starch.

dessert is your standard american chain bit. pies, brownies, an ice cream.

overall i like this place alot. the service is good, the price is right, an the food is great. if you have one of these in your location i recommend you go.

Ed's in Calgary

It's a little restaurant in downtown Calgary on 17th. It offers some of the best wings in town; the sauce is baked into the wing, rather than leaving them saucy.

I can recommend their screaming wings, along with a side of sweet potato fries. They offer excellent appetizers and the food is reasonably priced.

They offer a laid back atmosphere, but are obviously a restaurant. There are TV's for watching your sport of choice and the service is excellent.

It's worth your time, if you enjoy wings.

I think I recall you talking about this place before in a greasy spoon breakfasts thread? Sounds like a nice eatery. I'll be sure to check it out if I'm ever in the area.

Raw Bar in Calgary.

It's located inside a hotel on 12th and serves some of the best tuna I've ever tasted.

One of the chef's specialties is tuna tataki and it comes out amazingly well. It'll cost you around $15-$20 a plate, but the quality is just excellent.

It has a rather unique decor for the Calgary area; the chairs are red and padded and the lights are low. It's a good place for a date or for a group of friends.

It's semi-formal; a button up shirt is enough.

Saint Germain in Calgary

This is a French fine dining restaurant that's also located on 12th.

It is considered to be one of the top ten restaurants in the province and serves traditional French fare. They prepare and serve excellent food. You're looking at a $40 bill, before wine, and reservations are recommended.

It's a formal atmosphere and a tie is recommended for the men.

On occasion, it's worthwhile.

Caesar's Steak House in Calgary.

They offer top quality Alberta Beef and have excellent chefs preparing your meal. Once again, it's a pricey restaurant. There are a variety of other top quality steak houses in the city, but this one simply offers the best service.

This one is semi-formal and reservations are recommended.

The Palomino in Calgary.

It's one of the only places in the city to get quality bbq and it has a really western/southern atmosphere. It can be a fun place to stop in for a meal, appetizers, or a few drinks.

It's very casual and has a mixture of cheap and expensive foods.

Boston Pizza anywhere.

They've got a consistent menu and staff throughout the country. It's always a safe bet for a meal, appetizers, or drinks.

Captain's Seafood

Located on Huntley Road in Columbus, Ohio in a dingy-looking shopping center. I was really cautious of this restaurant when it first sprung up out of nowhere and would actually crack jokes about how gross it had to be, and how it looked like it had to be a front for something, but after about a year of it staying in operation, and following the recommendation of a few friends, I finally decided to check it out. It's run by an old couple from out east(I forget where exactly, but the service was friendly enough that it came up in conversation while I was looking over the menu), and offers selection and freshness that far surpasses any casual seafood place I've been to in these parts, and a huge list of homemade sides to boot. I got the fried bay scallops and some broiled tilapia, along with smashed sweet potato, all in very generous portions and all for just $7 dollars as part of their "make your own" combo. Everything was delicious, and the homemade tartar sauce was excellent too. I'd definitely have to urge anyone in the area to at least check this place out.

For a chain - Ruth's Chris Steak House is found in all the big cities and is damn hard to beat. Prime beef - carefully dry aged and then cooked in a PROPER steak oven - gas and plain open fire does not cut it for a proper steak.

The local non chain reviews would only help those of us in the Baltimore/Washington area - speak up if you are around...

Last night I ordered pizza from the ubiquitous deliverer of munchie goodness, Papa John's. Unfortunately I was greeted with a rather mundane barbecue chicken pizza that's not quite as good as I remember it being a few years ago, and now know better to stick to The Works or The Meats.

Red Robin is the shit. great burgers and fries FTW.

Finnigan's Wake in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Great little hole-in-the-wall Irish pub with a great menu with a decent price.