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  • Fried appetizer platter with onion rings and fried cheese

    9 Chain Restaurant Appetizers That We're Tired Of

    Opening that chain restaurant menu, you're likely to see the same variations of tired appetizers. These are the ones we think should move on and be replaced.

    By Molly E. Sandwell 10 hours ago Read More
  • Filet Medallions and sides at Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse's Strict Temperature Rule For Prepping Beef

    You'll be happy to know that for a restaurant with almost half of its menu dedicated to steak, Texas Roadhouse takes its meat very seriously.

    By Milly Tamarez 14 hours ago Read More
  • A pint glass of Irish stout on a table in a pub

    The Old-School Chain That Was Once An Irish Pub Haven

    The U.S. has plenty of bar-restaurant chains, including some with an Irish theme. But this old-school chain has a long history with genuine Irish roots.

    By Chala June 2 days ago Read More
  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania's historic downtown at dusk as the sky turns pink

    The Pennsylvania Restaurant That Was Taken Over By Confederate Soldiers During The Battle Of Gettysburg

    If you want a slice of history served with your well-reviewed meat pie, then you need to head to this historic 19th-century Pennsylvania restaurant.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • Various dishes and sides at Texas Roadhouse

    The Texas Roadhouse Side We Ranked Last Didn't Taste Fresh

    Texas Roadhouse prides itself on making its food from scratch, but we found that this side lacked seasoning and, most importantly, did not taste fresh.

    By Milly Tamarez 2 days ago Read More
  • Group of women eating dinner and laughing

    The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Pennsylvania

    Some of the best dining experiences are had at hole-in-the-walls, so here is where you should dine in Pennsylvania for a taste of local fare.

    By Cara J Suppa 6 days ago Read More
  • a cheeseburger with a U.S. flag on it

    The Ultimate Guide To The Best Burger In Every US State

    Whether you are in Alaska, Florida, or California, we dug through the internet to uncover the best burger you can eat in every single U.S. state.

    By Drew Mortier 10 days ago Read More
  • Zoomed in on Cracker Barrel's old logo on a gift card

    The Meaning Behind Cracker Barrel's Old Logo

    Cracker Barrel's rebrand of the restaurant itself and its logo is causing online backlash, but what was the meaning of the original logo?

    By Jack Rose 10 days ago Read More
  • Guy Fieri excitedly smiling with sunglasses on at an event

    The Historic Georgia Diner Championed By Guy Fieri

    Guy Fieri knows his drive-ins, diners, and dives, and this historic Georgia diner has made waves for decades, and not just for its amazing meals.

    By Rachel Rear 12 days ago Read More
  • friends share a cheese pizza, fries, and colas at a food court table

    The Mall Food Court Chain Reddit Calls 'The Nickelback Of Pizza'

    Sure, it's notorious for being in mall food courts today, but this little pizza place started as a Mom and Pop shop in Brooklyn, and its pizza is true NY-style.

    By Cara J Suppa 14 days ago Read More
  • Someone brushes Olive Garden breadsticks with butter or oil

    How To Make The Ultimate Salad Topper With Olive Garden's Breadsticks

    If you hit up an Olive Garden, and you happen to go home with extra breadsticks (let's be real: we all crave the bread), then you can turn them into croutons.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Subway salad bowl with protein and veggies

    The Chain Restaurant Bowl That's Actually High In Protein

    A half-pound of meat — including pepperoni, salami, turkey, ham, and roast beef — sits atop a bed of greens in one protein-rich bowl from a chain restaurant.

    By Cami Cox 16 days ago Read More
  • Three Italian cream sodas sit on a white surface against a blue-green background

    You Can Order Italian Soda At Olive Garden. Here's How

    If you want to enjoy an Italian Soda, or even better, an Italian Cream Soda, despite it not being on the menu, you can still get one from Olive Garden.

    By Cara J Suppa 17 days ago Read More
  • Collection of Texas Roadhouse side dishes on table in restuarant

    What Are The Best Texas Roadhouse Sides? (We Ranked Them All)

    Everyone goes to Texas Roadhouse for steaks, but no steakhouse meal is complete without solid sides. That's why we tasted and ranked them all.

    By Emily M Alexander 26 days ago Read More
  • Bacon on a cutting board on a dark background.

    An Iconic Tennessee Cafe Adds Bacon To This Classic Pie

    If you happen to be in Tennessee, you need to stop by this iconic cafe. If luck happens to be on your side, you may see this bacon-y pie on its daily offerings.

    By Jennifer Waldera 28 days ago Read More
  • Disney Hollywood Studios Sorcerer's Hat attraction at night, lit up

    The Walt Disney World Restaurant Reddit Says Is The Best In The Park

    If you're heading to Walt Disney World in Florida, you need to know where to eat as much as what rides to ride. Reddit knows the best place to eat.

    By Milly Tamarez 28 days ago Read More
  • Olive Garden breadsticks wrapped in a napkin

    Take Olive Garden Breadsticks To Sweet New Heights With This Reddit Hack

    If you ever happen to have leftover breadsticks from Olive Garden (we know this is unlikely), then Reddit has the perfect recipe to use your leftovers.

    By Simone Paget 30 days ago Read More
  • Raw steaks on parchment paper with spice rub

    We Asked Longhorn Steakhouse Whether Its Steaks Are Really Fresh Or Frozen

    A great steak isn't all about how its prepared, but also if the meat is fresh or frozen. So we looked into the sourcing of LongHorn Steakhouse.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 1 month ago Read More
  • Burger on a plate with fries

    The Burger Menu Red Flag You Should Watch Out For

    When you want a really good burger, it makes sense to head to a restaurant that specializes in just that. However, you should never overlook this one red flag.

    By Milly Tamarez 1 month ago Read More
  • Two older women enjoying a meal at a restaurant together

    13 Chain Restaurants With The Absolute Best Senior Discounts

    Wondering what chain restaurants you can go to get that sweet senior discount? We've got the answers for you, and which spots have the best deals.

    By Kevin Haggerty 1 month ago Read More
  • Two hands hold onto a cheeseburger in a paper sleeve

    Follow This Rule Before Ordering Any Fast Food Secret Menu Item

    If you want to order from a so-called fast food secret menu, you need to do it the right way: Namely, do so when the restaurant is slow and not slammed.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Shake Shack hot dogs on tray

    We Tried And Ranked Shake Shack's New Loaded Hot Dogs

    Shake Shack is rolling out a new lineup of loaded hot dogs, and we had a chance to sample them all. Which wiener turned out to be the top dog?

    By Brianna Persons 2 months ago Read More
  • Olive Garden Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini in bowl

    Review: Olive Garden's Calabrian Steak And Shrimp Bucatini Is Pure Saucy And Meaty Goodness

    We sampled Olive Garden's newest limited time pasta to see if this decadent bucatini dish is worth stopping in for dinner or skipping altogether.

    By Dani Zoeller 2 months ago Read More
  • A selection of burgers and pizza on a grey table

    10 Popular Restaurant Chains That Looked Way Different When They First Opened

    Many of the classic chains we know and love today looked incredibly different when they started out, even McDonald's, which lacked its famous golden arches.

    By Simone Paget 2 months ago Read More
  • Buffet style salad bar with various lettuces and toppings

    The Old-School Buffet Chain That Didn't Survive The Pandemic

    Buffet chains took a beating during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one classic Midwestern franchise that you might be missing went out of business during this era.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 2 months ago Read More
  • The ingredients of a seafood boil sit in a plastic bag

    The Chain With Shake & Serve Seafood Boils In More Than One Flavor

    If you love yourself a seafood boil and think variety is the spice of life, then you need to head on down to this classic chain for its new shake and serve.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Rick Steves smiling

    Rick Steves' Ordering Tip For An Unforgettable Dining Adventure In France

    If you want to enjoy some of the best cuisine available in France, then you need to take Rick Steves' ordering tip to heart and always choose this.

    By Rachel Rear 2 months ago Read More
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