Food and Drink America's Best Restaurant Chains

Stewie · 07-01-2012, 01:54 PM

From Consumer Reports with 50,000 responses...

First Watch and Le Peep started locally. IMO they both do it right.

What we found

Nine chains earned especially high marks across the board for the seven attributes in our Ratings—taste, value, service, mood, noise, menu, and cleanliness—and were praised for menu variety, cleanliness, and a lack of noise. They were:

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, focusing on big portions and personal attention.

Black Angus Steakhouse, for flame-grilled steaks with an “over-the-campfire flavor."

Bob Evans, for breakfast and homey fare.

Bravo Cucina Italiana, for “upscale affordable dining” in a “Roman ruin” décor.

First Watch, for eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches.

J. Alexander’s, for American classics, sandwiches, salads, and specialties such as grilled fish with mango papaya salsa.

Le Peep, for eggs, crepes, and salads.

Elmer’s, for pancakes and comfort food.

Fatz Eatz & Drinkz, for grilled or fried sandwiches, entrées, and finger foods.

Captain Obvious · 07-01-2012, 01:57 PM

I have only heard of Bob Evans.

Stewie · 07-01-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

I have only heard of Bob Evans.

I must admit I've only eaten at three of these. Maybe a restaurant search is in order.

**mlyonsd** · 07-01-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

I have only heard of Bob Evans.

Same here. I thought I would probably be the only one living under a rock.

**RealSNR** · 07-01-2012, 02:10 PM

They forgot to include Denny's on the list.

**petegz28** · 07-01-2012, 02:23 PM

Le Peep...overpriced for what you get, come on it's ****ing eggs!

J. Alexander's ...overpriced. I can go to Texas Roadhouse and get the samething in bigger portions for 1/2 the money

Psyko Tek · 07-01-2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewie

From Consumer Reports with 50,000 responses...

First Watch and Le Peep started locally. IMO they both do it right.

What we found

Nine chains earned especially high marks across the board for the seven attributes in our Ratings—taste, value, service, mood, noise, menu, and cleanliness—and were praised for menu variety, cleanliness, and a lack of noise. They were:

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, focusing on big portions and personal attention.

Black Angus Steakhouse, for flame-grilled steaks with an “over-the-campfire flavor."

Bob Evans, for breakfast and homey fare.

Bravo Cucina Italiana, for “upscale affordable dining” in a “Roman ruin” décor.

First Watch, for eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches.

J. Alexander’s, for American classics, sandwiches, salads, and specialties such as grilled fish with mango papaya salsa.

Le Peep, for eggs, crepes, and salads.

Elmer’s, for pancakes and comfort food.

Fatz Eatz & Drinkz, for grilled or fried sandwiches, entrées, and finger foods.

I think there may be an east coast bias here, I live in AZ and all we have is black angus and
they suck

Deberg_1990 · 07-01-2012, 02:28 PM

Never heard of a lot of those....Fatz?

A lot of them are still regional. I've only seen Bob Evans in a few areas.

suzzer99 · 07-01-2012, 02:29 PM

You lost me when you left off Go Chicken Go!

**Dave Lane** · 07-01-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Le Peep...overpriced for what you get, come on it's ****ing eggs!

J. Alexander's ...overpriced. I can go to Texas Roadhouse and get the samething in bigger portions for 1/2 the money

Texas Roadhouse is disgusting. Worse than Outback Grill is such a thing is possible. J Alexanders is good and not that pricey.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-01-2012, 02:34 PM

Texas Roadhouse has to make the list.

BIG_DADDY · 07-01-2012, 02:36 PM

First watch is good but it used to be better. Most of those I haven't heard of. Chipotle's is probably the only place I ever go in the fast food market with rare exception.

BIG_DADDY · 07-01-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Texas Roadhouse has to make the list.

Next up Olive Garden and Red Lobster.

In58men · 07-01-2012, 02:40 PM

@ Black Angus

tredadda · 07-01-2012, 02:50 PM

At least I have heard of Bob Evans.

07-01-2012, 01:54 PM
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1600099	America's Best Restaurant Chains From Consumer Reports with 50,000 responses... First Watch and Le Peep started locally. IMO they both do it right. What we found Nine chains earned especially high marks across the board for the seven attributes in our Ratings—taste, value, service, mood, noise, menu, and cleanliness—and were praised for menu variety, cleanliness, and a lack of noise. They were: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, focusing on big portions and personal attention. Black Angus Steakhouse, for flame-grilled steaks with an “over-the-campfire flavor." Bob Evans, for breakfast and homey fare. Bravo Cucina Italiana, for “upscale affordable dining” in a “Roman ruin” décor. First Watch, for eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches. J. Alexander’s, for American classics, sandwiches, salads, and specialties such as grilled fish with mango papaya salsa. Le Peep, for eggs, crepes, and salads. Elmer’s, for pancakes and comfort food. Fatz Eatz & Drinkz, for grilled or fried sandwiches, entrées, and finger foods.
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07-01-2012, 01:57 PM	#2
Captain Obvious The Planet's Only Superhero Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MO Casino cash: $8586472	I have only heard of Bob Evans.
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petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $-885873	Le Peep...overpriced for what you get, come on it's ****ing eggs! J. Alexander's ...overpriced. I can go to Texas Roadhouse and get the samething in bigger portions for 1/2 the money
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $324454	Never heard of a lot of those....Fatz? A lot of them are still regional. I've only seen Bob Evans in a few areas. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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suzzer99 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: L.A. Casino cash: $-585716	You lost me when you left off Go Chicken Go!
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Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $50194	Texas Roadhouse has to make the list. __________________ Your son is a bench warmer because of your weak genetics not because of the coach Norlin Mommsen is disgusting.
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BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $2568410	First watch is good but it used to be better. Most of those I haven't heard of. Chipotle's is probably the only place I ever go in the fast food market with rare exception. __________________ The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019
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In58men I didn’t say mud, I said crud. Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $-1361974	@ Black Angus
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tredadda Three-Pat Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Casino cash: $-1774947	At least I have heard of Bob Evans.
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