Restaurants Or Chain Restaurants reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 182 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 10 posts to rank the best Restaurants Or Chain Restaurants brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cambridgeont, r/saintcloud, r/Upperwestside, r/Serverlife, r/pasta. Top-rated brands include Olive Garden (4.0/5), Grain of Salt (4.6/5), Jimmy's Pour House (4.4/5).
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Reviews182
Subreddits9
Posts10
Brands100
Products0
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#1
Olive Garden
4.0
(11)
"Olive Garden is the only correct answer"
"Start it off with soup, salad and breadsticks, its a pretty damn good meal."
"Their fettuccine Alfredo is all cream and butter and they make it fresh and it is heaven."
"Olive Garden. First place I worked where the Alfredo was made from scratch every 4 hours."
"Their stuffed chicken Marsala has always been incredible and I’m so happy it’s back as a seasonal item again"
"People shit on Olive Garden but their Alfredo is perfection."
"Best is olive garden on saute station. Maybe not enough hours but it's a good spot"
"The fettuccine Alfredo was delicious."
"I have trained people that came from olive garden and chili’s and even someone who came from denny’s."
"I am also at OG and the clientele and tips kinda suck. I do like the flexiblity and my co-workers, but that's about it."
#2
Grain of Salt
4.6
(5)
"Strong second for Grain of Salt lunch special, Mad Stacker."
"Grain of Salt is top notch. Their lunch special is extremely reasonable."
"Grain of salt for good Indian food/ good portions- Hespeler road."
"Grain of Salt for Indian Food."
"Grain of Salt is just ok...haven't been for a while."
#3
Jimmy's Pour House
4.4
(5)
"Go to Jimmy's Pour House in Sauk Rapids. Great Food, great prices, great service"
"Jimmys poorhouse sauk rapids I go weekly, huge menu and great food and atmosphere"
"Jimmy's Poor House in Sauk Rapids."
"Jimmy’s in Sauk Rapids is overpriced but the food is good, the vibe is friendly and cozy."
"Jimmy's pourhouse, MTs on 8th, moliters, brigittes cafe."
#4
Bo Diddley's
4.0
(5)
"Bo Diddley's is one of our favorites. Their sandwiches are bigger and cheaper than Subway."
"Bo Diddley's for a good sandwich."
"Less expensive and good as to-go meals: Bo Diddley’s, Bravo Burritos."
"Bo diddleys or bravo burrito."
"Bo diddleys kinda over rated"
#5
Red Basil
4.5
(4)
"I don't know how I haven't been to Red Basil yet. I have heard great things!"
"Red basil is the best ever - get the crispy fried chicken or duck."
"If you like Vietnamese, their pho was pretty good."
"Red Basil on Main St., (Vietnamese)"
#6
Bravo Burrito
4.0
(4)
"Bravo Burritos."
"Less expensive and good as to-go meals: Bo Diddley’s, Bravo Burritos."
"Bravo Burrito is a better example of "not expensive"."
"Bo diddleys or bravo burrito."
#7
Fazoli's
4.0
(4)
"I will defend and promote Fazoli’s Alfredo until I die. It. Goes. Hard."
"Fazolis is (or was?) a national chain. All those free hot garlic breadsticks when you ate in the restaurant."
"Fazolis. You could get Alfredo/breadstick/salad for less then 10 bucks, like 20 years ago."
"I loved Fazoli’s but the Alfredo had that cheap taste to it that most cheap Alfredo products have."
#8
Momo House
5.0
(3)
"Love butter chicken so I will definitely get to Momo House!"
"Hell yeah it’s a great place!"
"Momo house on king street. Best butter chicken I’ve ever had by far."
#9
Dolsies
4.7
(3)
"I cannot recommend dolsies enough."
"Dolsies downtown. Nice mom and pop place for lunch."
"Dolsi's"
#10
The Cambridge Restaurant
4.0
(3)
"Another vote for The Cambridge Restaurant - I also haven't been since the sale, but it's always been a child friendly restaurant."
"Cambridge restaurant is solid too for more of a simple sit down place."
"Cambridge Restaurant for comfort"
#11
Whataburger
4.0
(3)
"I went to a Whataburger on a trip to Florida and was surprised to find it tasted exactly like the burgers at our locally owned old school drive-in restaurant."
"I’ll second Whataburger. That green chili double is excellent."
"Out East, Whataburger."
#12
Giliberto's
3.7
(3)
"Gilbertos for Mexican."
"Gilbertos!"
"Giliberto's is a chain though."
#13
In-N-Out
3.3
(3)
"Out west, In-N-Out."
"In n out"
"In-n-out is a nice company, but makes ass burgers."
#14
Uno Marketplace
3.3
(3)
"Best tacos in the city: Uno Marketplace"
"Uno marketplace is also a good choice for that kind of cuisine."
"The last time I had their tacos, it literally tasted like I was eating pure salt."
#15
JJ Garden
3.3
(3)
"Hands down best chinese- JJ Garden"
"Good just going out: JJ garden is good Asian."
"I get sick every time I eat at China Star."
#16
Thai Coconut Island
5.0
(2)
"Thai Coconut island on hespeler. Love their food."
"Thai Coconut Island on Hespeler Rd. Every dish I’ve had from them has been excellent."
#17
Choun's Kitchen
5.0
(2)
"Choun kitchen in Hespeler is so good."
"Choun's kitchen for Lao/Thai food. An absolute hidden gem."
#18
Lucky's
5.0
(2)
"Luckys by far the best."
"Lucky’s burgers best burgers in Cambridge."
#19
Sam's Grill
5.0
(2)
"Sam's grill makes some of the most delicious burgers I've ever eaten."
"Sam's grill near 24 is great for a burger joint."
#20
The Mad Stacker
5.0
(2)
"The mad stacker for amazing subs - Hespeler village."
"Mad stacker in Hespeler is great for subs and ice cream."
#21
Johnny Greekos
5.0
(2)
"Johnny Greekos on Franklin/pinebush, I love their Apollo bowl, the portion is great!"
"Johnny Greekos at Franklin/Pinebush."
#22
Fast Eddie's
5.0
(2)
"Fast Eddie's is the answer though for a totally local chain."
"Fast Eddie's is funking Awesome and Canadian"
#23
Ace Shawarma and Burgers
5.0
(2)
"Ace Shawarma and Burgers at Franklin/Bishop best Shawarma and smash burgers!!"
"Ace Schwarma and Burgers at Franklin/Bishop."
#24
Tommy's Pizza
4.5
(2)
"Tommy's Pizza and Cambridge Restaurant are also awesome and locally, family owned."
"In Preston I've always liked Tommy's pizza on King Street."
#25
Mama Jean's
4.5
(2)
"Mama Jean's is pretty good! Their Hot and Sour Soup is amazing!"
"I will check out Mama Jean's, for sure."
#26
Latinoamerica Unida
4.5
(2)
"Latinoamerica unida blows uno out of the fucking water."
"Latinoamerica Unida on Concession (Mexican)"
#27
Sushi Yasaka
4.5
(2)
"Sushi yasaka is excellent for an inexpensive lunch."
"Sushi Yasaka on 72nd is my all-time favorite sushi spot. Lunch specials are affordable, with most popular options costing less than $20 before tax."
#28
House of Pizza
2.7
(3)
"House of pizza"
"House of Pizza for pizza."
"I can't recommend house of pizza."
#29
Jule's Bistro
4.0
(2)
"Jule’s bistro has fresh food but can be pricey."
"Jule’s Bistro, White Horse, Bo Diddley’s."
#30
Brigitte's
4.0
(2)
"Their soups have always been fantastic as well."
"Brigitte’s. Low priced traditional cafe. Food is ok."
#31
Wendy's
4.0
(2)
"Probably now I'd say Wendy's."
"I just ate at Wendy’s and, after mulling on for a bit, couldn’t recall a better chain burger."
#32
Andy's Pizza
4.0
(2)
"Also, Andy’s Pizza on Wellington just south of Dickson. Really good family owned place that does takeout and delivery."
"Andy's Pizza on Wellington"
#33
Barnacle Bill's
4.0
(2)
"Barnacle Bill's on Grand (fish & chips)"
"Barnacle Bill’s on Grand Ave S."
#34
Land Thai
4.0
(2)
"Land Thai has great lunch specials."
"Land Thai on Amsterdam between 81/82nd also has a great lunch special."
#35
Dinastia
4.0
(2)
"Love Dinastia."
"La Dinista. 13-14$ lunch specials."
#36
Flor de Mayo
4.0
(2)
"Flor de Mayo has great lunch specials."
"Flor De Mayo has an affordable lunch special, chicken and rice or veg are a gold standard of healthy staples."
#37
Han Dynasty
4.0
(2)
"I love Han Dynasty."
"Han Dynasty for Valentine’s Day. Lunch specials under $20."
#38
Ruth's Chris
4.0
(2)
"I would love to transfer to Ruth's Chris or Cap Grille, but I don't have enoughe experience yet."
"If you're going to do the chain life(don't) you need to jump to at least a Bonefish Grill, Longhorn etc level or better atill Ruth's, Fleming's, Cap Grill etc."
#39
Cap Grill
4.0
(2)
"I would love to transfer to Ruth's Chris or Cap Grille, but I don't have enoughe experience yet."
"If you're going to do the chain life(don't) you need to jump to at least a Bonefish Grill, Longhorn etc level or better atill Ruth's, Fleming's, Cap Grill etc."
#40
JJ
4.0
(2)
"JJ does not have a buffet. Great food though."
"Jj is actually good."
#41
Ippin Ramen
4.0
(2)
"Ippin ramen in waite park"
"Ippin Ramen in Waite Park is good."
#42
Old Brick House
4.0
(2)
"More expensive: Star of India, Olde Brick House, Lost Times Tavern (Sauk Rapids)."
"Old Brick House downtown."
#43
Anejo's
4.0
(2)
"Anejo's in Sartell."
"Anejos in waite park."
#44
Cheesecake Factory
3.5
(2)
"I’m currently at The Cheesecake Factory. I make great money. Busy every night. Check it out! They also offer benefits."
"Cheesecake factory does ask for a lot of serving experience since its always so busy"
#45
Arroy
3.5
(2)
"Good date that isn't super spendy: Arroy, Thai Filipino fusion."
"Arroy is expensive for St. Cloud."
#46
George's
2.0
(3)
"If you’re in Galt, try George’s on Water St"
"I agree about George's - it's awful."
"Don't try George's. It's entirety built on nostalgia for Gen x and boomers. It's fucking atrocious."
#47
Val's
3.0
(2)
"Val's is for fries. The burgers are optional."
"Val's whole thing is that it's dirt cheap. If you want a classic, greasy and cheap burger, that's where you go."
#48
China Star
2.5
(2)
"Aw, I love China star."
"China star is trash."
#49
Zaz Bistro
4.0
(1)
"Zaz Bistro in Preston is a hidden gem."
#50
Notra Cucina
4.0
(1)
"Notra Cucina for Italian sandwiches (in Kitchener but not far)."
#51
CT Shawarma
4.0
(1)
"CT Schwarma at Christopher/Chanplain."
#52
Burrito Boyz
4.0
(1)
"Burrito Boyz at Hespeler/Sheldon."
#53
Mary Brown's
4.0
(1)
"Mary Brown's is Canadian-owned"
#54
Applebee's
4.0
(1)
"I worked for Applebees for a while, learning all the stations was good experience"
#55
Maggiano's
4.0
(1)
"The only chain one I like is Maggiano's."
#56
Pizza Pizza
4.0
(1)
"Pizza pizza makes surprisingly good alfredo"
#57
Effy's Cafe
4.0
(1)
"You can find some good options at Effy’s Cafe on 98th."
#58
Pio Pios
4.0
(1)
"All the Pio Pios!"
#59
Chirping Chicken
4.0
(1)
"Chirping Chicken sometimes has awesome Too Good To bags for cheap with a lot of food in them."
#60
Happy Hot Hunan
4.0
(1)
"Happy hot hunan has a great lunch special"
#61
Moshe's Falafel
4.0
(1)
"Moshe's Falafel on West 83rd also good healthy food and good price."
#62
Daily Provisions
4.0
(1)
"Daily Provisions is a go to when I’m on the UWS"
#63
Himalayan Curry House
4.0
(1)
"Himalayan curry house."
#64
Mizu
4.0
(1)
"Mizu has great sushi lunch specials."
#65
Double Pie Pizza
4.0
(1)
"Double Pie Pizza."
#66
El Mitote
4.0
(1)
"El Mitote has great Burrito bowls!"
#67
Mamoun's
4.0
(1)
"Mamoun’s (yes I know it is a local chain) is delicious & reasonably priced."
#68
Raku 2
4.0
(1)
"Raku 2 has great lunch specials."
#69
New Cottage
4.0
(1)
"New Cottage has great lunch specials."
#70
Saiguette
4.0
(1)
"Saiguette, Manhattan Valley Indian and Dagon all have great lunch specials."
#71
Manhattan Valley Indian
4.0
(1)
"Saiguette, Manhattan Valley Indian and Dagon all have great lunch specials."
#72
Dagon
4.0
(1)
"Saiguette, Manhattan Valley Indian and Dagon all have great lunch specials."
#73
Mayako
4.0
(1)
"Sushi places on Amsterdam do 3 rolls for under $20, I like Mayako."
#74
Vanessa's
4.0
(1)
"Everything at Vanessa's is affordable. Chicken noodle bowl for $13 is two meals worth."
#75
Senn Thai
4.0
(1)
"Senn Thai (82nd and Amsterdam) does a lunch special (one starter and one entree) for $16-$20."
#76
Sand Well
4.0
(1)
"Sand well seriously over performs at their prices."
#77
7th Street Burger
4.0
(1)
"7th street burger on 81st and Amsterdam (Delicious burger for $6.50)."
#78
Jacob's Pickles
4.0
(1)
"Jacob’s Pickles… pretty simple. You eat half for lunch and half for dinner… New York Healthy if you get your steps in."
#79
Roti Roll
4.0
(1)
"I’d also recommend Roti Roll and Poke Doke, especially the latter for affordable lunch."
#80
Poke Doke
4.0
(1)
"I’d also recommend Roti Roll and Poke Doke, especially the latter for affordable lunch."
#81
5 Napkin
4.0
(1)
"I know 5 Napkin is a “chain” technically, but they have $15 lunch deal (burger or chicken sandwich with fries or salad)."
#82
Westville
4.0
(1)
"Westville is kind of a small NYC chain but they are very healthy and have good lunch deals."
#83
Matsuya
4.0
(1)
"Matsuya, Coco's, ootoya, Mos burger, etc are the few I could think of right now but there are surely others."
#84
Cheddar's
4.0
(1)
"I second the Cheddar's recommendation, I enjoyed working there."
#85
Bonefish Grill
4.0
(1)
"If you're going to do the chain life(don't) you need to jump to at least a Bonefish Grill, Longhorn etc level or better atill Ruth's, Fleming's, Cap Grill etc."
#86
Longhorn
4.0
(1)
"If you're going to do the chain life(don't) you need to jump to at least a Bonefish Grill, Longhorn etc level or better atill Ruth's, Fleming's, Cap Grill etc."
#87
Fleming's
4.0
(1)
"If you're going to do the chain life(don't) you need to jump to at least a Bonefish Grill, Longhorn etc level or better atill Ruth's, Fleming's, Cap Grill etc."
#88
Texas Roadhouse
4.0
(1)
"They have both said that the money is SO much better at TXRH."
#89
California Pizza Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"The only chain I've heard good things about is California Pizza Kitchen"
#90
Charley's Steak House
4.0
(1)
"Charley’s steak house isn’t quite a chain but it’s really good (I think there’s 3 in Florida)"
#91
Kres Chophouse
4.0
(1)
"Kres Chophouse in downtown Orlando. Worth the drive and the parking."
#92
1881 Restaurant
4.0
(1)
"1881 Restaurant has good steak."
#93
2 Brothers Steakhouse
4.0
(1)
"Can also try 2 Brothers Steakhouse."
#94
Taco Bell
4.0
(1)
"The Taco Bell near me continues to pump out cheap food that looks *exactly* like the menu pictures"
#95
El Lorro
4.0
(1)
"This! I go to El Lorro mostly now."
#96
Shooters
4.0
(1)
"Love me some Shooters. I second this place. I've never had a meal there that wasn't tasty."
#97
Mexican Village
4.0
(1)
"Mexican village downtown is a go to when we’re in town!"
#98
VFW Sauk Rapids
4.0
(1)
"VFW sauk rapids good food and just as cheap as taco bell with awesome happy hours."
#99
Boulder Tap House
4.0
(1)
"Boulder tap house"
#100
Hajime
4.0
(1)
"Hajime if you like sushi"
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