Food and Drink What are your FAVORITE restaurants? - Page 6

**DaFace** · 02-28-2012, 06:27 PM

I haven't dug through the other thread in extreme detail, but it seems to me that we've got a bunch of people around here who are too damn picky. So, at the risk of crashing and burning...

I actually like eating at Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Outback just fine. Hell, I even like Famous Dave's. They're not the best food you can ever have, but they serve a hell of a lot better fare than I'm willing to put the effort into at home, and they're not going to break the bank. So there.

(This thread doesn't have to center on chains. Those just came to mind since so many people said they didn't like it in the other thread.)

CoMoChief · 02-28-2012, 09:21 PM

Gibson's Steakhouse
- Chicago, IL -

**Bearcat** · 02-28-2012, 09:21 PM

54th Street Bar & Grill... can't believe I've been eating there for 16 years.

OK Joe's
Blanc Burgers + Bottles
Swagger
Da Bronx
Planet Sub
Majestic Steakhouse
Bo Lings
Thai House
Minsky's
Jack Stack, Gates, Arthur Bryant's, Smokehouse
75th Street Brewery
Kelso's
Bravo!
Capital Grille
Buffalo Wild Wings
Old Chicago
Bucca di Beppo
Elephant Bar
Chipotle
Brewburgers, Wheatfields, and Valentino's in Omaha
Gino's in Chicago
Lambert's in Springfield
Elefin Cafe in Bangkok

I think that's a good start...

JD10367 · 02-28-2012, 09:22 PM

National chains: both Texas Roadhouse and On The Border are two of the best chains I've ever eaten at. Plentiful, tasty, well-executed, good bang for the buck. Panera Bread's good but pricey. Cheesecake Factory's pretty good, and P.F. Chang's is decent as well.

Local chains in New England: Papa Gino's (pizza), Spike's (hot dogs), 99 (American fare).

Coffee: McDonald's, believe it or not. Up here in New England they have a special blend of Newman's Own Organic and Green Mountain Coffee that kicks Dunkin Donuts's ass.

Fast food: Chipotle's pretty good. McDonald's for breakfast (Egg McMuffins are still my downfall).

RJ · 02-28-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

Barbacoa burrito, pinto beans, fresh and green salsa, cheese & sour cream.

I dig barbacoa, thanks.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-28-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Hong Kong buffet is good Chinese food.

Daimaru Japanese Steakhouse is a fantastic place to eat on speacial ocasions, like when you have enough money to go. They prepare the food right in front of you.

had Hong Kong for lunch today.

FAX · 02-28-2012, 09:22 PM

This is a darn good thread. I'm bookmarking this baby as a reference the next time I come to KC.

FAX

RJ · 02-28-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

National chains: both Texas Roadhouse and On The Border are two of the best chains I've ever eaten at. Plentiful, tasty, well-executed, good bang for the buck. Panera Bread's good but pricey. Cheesecake Factory's pretty good, and P.F. Chang's is decent as well.

Local chains in New England: Papa Gino's (pizza), Spike's (hot dogs), 99 (American fare).

Coffee: McDonald's, believe it or not. Up here in New England they have a special blend of Newman's Own Organic and Green Mountain Coffee that kicks Dunkin Donuts's ass.

Fast food: Chipotle's pretty good. McDonald's for breakfast (Egg McMuffins are still my downfall).

I've sworn off their breakfast food but a McD's small coffee for a buck is darn good and I don't have to get out of my car.

**Saul Good** · 02-28-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ

That's great info, thanks. I frequently am working within a few blocks of the place and I'd love to give it a try.

Recommendations, anyone?

Chicken fajita burrito with corn salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guac. I also recommend wearing an old pair of underwear and bringing a fresh pair. You'll want to throw away the first pair after you bleed clean through them. Then you'll come back the next day because it's totally worth it.

**Saul Good** · 02-28-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ

I've sworn off their breakfast food but a McD's small coffee for a buck is darn good and I don't have to get out of my car.

Chick Fil A has a chicken biscuit with egg and cheese for breakfast. It's ridiculous.

**Bane** · 02-28-2012, 09:29 PM

I forgot 5 Guys burgers and fries.Good stuff.

**AustinChief** · 02-28-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ

That's great info, thanks. I frequently am working within a few blocks of the place and I'd love to give it a try.

Recommendations, anyone?

If you have a Freebird's near you... try it out... beats the pants off Chipotle. Chipotle is just so fricking bland... the ingredients are fine but extremely limited.

A previous post outlining the differences http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...&postcount=174

BUT if all you have is Chipotle, they are decent, but definitely order ahead online.

RJ · 02-28-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Chicken fajita burrito with corn salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guac. I also recommend wearing an old pair of underwear and bringing a fresh pair. You'll want to throw away the first pair after you bleed clean through them. Then you'll come back the next day because it's totally worth it.

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Chick Fil A has a chicken biscuit with egg and cheese for breakfast. It's ridiculous.

I've lost seven pounds in the past five months. This thread could put it all back in a week. Fortunately I don't eat out much but I suddenly want to.

**Nzoner** · 02-28-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

54th St Bar and Grill - I wish they would expand to Omaha

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

In St. Joseph only

Restaurant:
54th Street

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

54th Street Grill & Bar

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

54th Street.

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

54th St. Grill

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

54th Street Bar & Grill... can't believe I've been eating there for 16 years.

I know the district manager quite well,I'll have to pass this along.

Omaha · 02-28-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

54th St Bar and Grill - I wish they would expand to Omaha
Don & Millie's - Local burger chain
Maria's - Mexican joint in Ralston, NE
Anthony's Steakhouse - The only "old school" steakhouse left in Omaha that is still worth a shit

Can't say I'm a huge fan of any national chain, most are ok but I'm not wow'd by any of them. We recently had a Cheddar's open up nearby and my first impression of that place was very good, but it's always busier than hell.

I've been wanting to try Cheddar's. I went there once, but there was a long wait so I went elsewhere. I live pretty close, too.

I thing Flemmings and Paxton are much better than Anthony's. Have you tried them?

In58men · 02-28-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ

That's great info, thanks. I frequently am working within a few blocks of the place and I'd love to give it a try.

Recommendations, anyone?

It's basically a Subway, but with burritos. You pick and choose what you want on your burrito. They have taco bowls as well. I usually get a double wrapped chicken burrito w/xtra chx, guacamole, cheese, hot sauce, lettuce, cilantro.

They have other items you can choose from. Beans, cilantro rice, sour cream, fajita vegtibles (grilled bell peppers and onions) etc etc.

02-28-2012, 06:27 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1676899	What are your FAVORITE restaurants? I haven't dug through the other thread in extreme detail, but it seems to me that we've got a bunch of people around here who are too damn picky. So, at the risk of crashing and burning... I actually like eating at Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Outback just fine. Hell, I even like Famous Dave's. They're not the best food you can ever have, but they serve a hell of a lot better fare than I'm willing to put the effort into at home, and they're not going to break the bank. So there. (This thread doesn't have to center on chains. Those just came to mind since so many people said they didn't like it in the other thread.)
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02-28-2012, 09:21 PM	#77
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2464931	54th Street Bar & Grill... can't believe I've been eating there for 16 years. OK Joe's Blanc Burgers + Bottles Swagger Da Bronx Planet Sub Majestic Steakhouse Bo Lings Thai House Minsky's Jack Stack, Gates, Arthur Bryant's, Smokehouse 75th Street Brewery Kelso's Bravo! Capital Grille Buffalo Wild Wings Old Chicago Bucca di Beppo Elephant Bar Chipotle Brewburgers, Wheatfields, and Valentino's in Omaha Gino's in Chicago Lambert's in Springfield Elefin Cafe in Bangkok I think that's a good start... __________________
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02-28-2012, 09:22 PM	#78
JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	National chains: both Texas Roadhouse and On The Border are two of the best chains I've ever eaten at. Plentiful, tasty, well-executed, good bang for the buck. Panera Bread's good but pricey. Cheesecake Factory's pretty good, and P.F. Chang's is decent as well. Local chains in New England: Papa Gino's (pizza), Spike's (hot dogs), 99 (American fare). Coffee: McDonald's, believe it or not. Up here in New England they have a special blend of Newman's Own Organic and Green Mountain Coffee that kicks Dunkin Donuts's ass. Fast food: Chipotle's pretty good. McDonald's for breakfast (Egg McMuffins are still my downfall).
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	This is a darn good thread. I'm bookmarking this baby as a reference the next time I come to KC. FAX
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02-28-2012, 09:29 PM	#85
Bane C.H.I.E.F.S Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: **** your face Casino cash: $10005055	I forgot 5 Guys burgers and fries.Good stuff.
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