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Chili's vs TGI Friday's vs Bennigan's vs Applebee's

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  1. kaleidosky

    kaleidosky Member

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    Chili's for the blackberry iced tea.. and free wings at happy hour

    Friday's



    Not a fan of Applebee's.. Bennigans is ok but rarely see them anymore
     
    #21 kaleidosky, Apr 25, 2008
  2. H-townhero

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    Chili's, no doubt.

    Black Eyed Peas has the BEST damn rolls I've ever had though. God I could live off those. :p
     
    #22 H-townhero, Apr 25, 2008
  3. AntiSonic

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    Outback
     
    #23 AntiSonic, Apr 25, 2008
  4. plcmts17

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    Chotchkie's or Flinger's
     
    #24 plcmts17, Apr 25, 2008
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  5. Asian Sensation

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    "Comeeee on yew can't meex mexican weeth conteeenental"
     
    #25 Asian Sensation, Apr 25, 2008
  6. Pole

    Pole Houston Rockets--Tilman Fertitta's latest mess.

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    I had to go deep into the second page for this.........thought I was gonna have to post it myself.
     
    #26 Pole, Apr 25, 2008
  7. pippendagimp

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    chain restaurants suck
     
    #27 pippendagimp, Apr 25, 2008
  8. RocketsMac

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    hispanic?
     
    #28 RocketsMac, Apr 25, 2008
  9. Maazi-EZ

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    Chilli's

    "Awesome Blossom, Extra Awesome."

    -Michael Scott
     
    #29 Maazi-EZ, Apr 25, 2008
  10. Prometheus

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    I know it is not on the list, but I really like the service at Chotchkies.
     
    #30 Prometheus, Apr 25, 2008
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    Are you saying that because you really believe it or because you are trying to look cool?
     
    #31 Mr. Clutch, Apr 25, 2008
  12. finalsbound

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    I agree with SCF's order.

    Bennigan's
    Friday's
    Applebees
    Chilis

    Bennigans - the grilled chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, and avocado put them over the top. Their steamed veggies are always fresh too and I can depend on some reallllly good broccoli on the side.

    Fridays - agree with CCR here, the spinach artichoke dip is to die for. I also really like their Jack Daniels steaks. Pretty good Long Islands too.

    Applebees - their food is subpar, but they have great drinks. Also like the fact they have a weight watchers menu, they have some amazing low calorie dishes.

    Chili's - honestly just so sick of Chili's. They have good burgers but I've found their pasta and chicken overwhelmingly salty. Also, the guiltless grill items are gross, and their vegetables always look/taste nasty.
     
    #32 finalsbound, Apr 25, 2008
  13. moestavern19

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    we went to Outback tonight and again found it to be a pretty pleasurable dining experience.

    Their burgers are 1/2lb, very filling and very tasty.
     
    #33 moestavern19, Apr 25, 2008
  14. chow_yun_fat

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    cheddars > all four of them
     
    #34 chow_yun_fat, Apr 25, 2008
  15. michecon

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    For things like over-saltiness, isn't that individual location dependent? Or is that more of a brand thing?
     
    #35 michecon, Apr 25, 2008
  16. tulexan

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    Cheddars is better than all of those restaurants.
     
    #36 tulexan, Apr 25, 2008
  17. Isabel

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    I agree Cheddar's is better, and especially a better deal. (that's my first priority) Wish they had them here in S.A.
     
    #37 Isabel, Apr 25, 2008
  18. Master Baiter

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    Yuck, Yuck, Yuck, and Yuck. No thanks to any of them. Ever.
     
    #38 Master Baiter, Apr 26, 2008
  19. WhoMikeJames

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    Chili's rules all.

    Appetizers > Main Dishes

    Though I still love Bennigans. Don't go to Fridays a lot.
     
    #39 WhoMikeJames, Apr 26, 2008
  20. pippendagimp

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    I really believe it. I don't have a problem with the convenience, decor, or service in those places. Outback for instance has great service and TGI had always seemed interesting to me to sit in. But I haven't been back to any chain restaurant in maybe 9 years now because the food is just awful. It is almost always 3x more salty that need be. It tastes as if 90% of the ingredients were previously frozen/processed and shipped to the restaurant site ala Sysco, as opposed to bought by the Chef's staff at a market earlier in the week. And whatever you order is almost always invariably dripping with grease. This is even true for all those "Pappas" restaurants in Houston, IMO.

    So I just prefer independent restaurants instead.
     
    #40 pippendagimp, Apr 26, 2008
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