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I forgot to mention two more good ones: Famous Dave's BBQ and Marie Callender's (went there a lot in the 80's and 90's). Ironically, the Marie Callender's in my town closed and is now a Famous Dave's BBQ. LOL.
I 2nd & 3rd those who've said Morton's & Ruth's Chris. In Roswell, GA, Macaroni Grille was quite good in the 90s. In Asheville, NC, Mellow Mushroom pizza was great in the early 2000s.
For on-the-road-for-days or relocating-cross-country food, Cracker Barrel is very good... better than McD's, BK, et al. If I have no choice, I'll take what I can get & be happy with it. I may not ever eat the majority of offerings on the menu, but a Subway sandwich or Big Mac, when one never eats sandwiches or BMacs, can be enjoyable once every couple of years.
Panera, Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle" :-)
The food is excellent, reasonably priced and fairly healthy for us.
(I have not been back home to my beloved San Antonio in more than 25 years,
but I would have also added the original Taco Cabana before they franchised and changed somewhat.)
Doesn't surprise me in the least and reminds me of my late father. When I traveled abroad the first couple of times, he asked me if they had a McDonalds where I was going (as if it was some kind of sign of a civilization safe for his daughter?!?) That began a tradition. No matter where I went in the world I would take a picture of a McDonalds for my Dad. My traveling companions always thought this was hilarious and would take the photo of me, posing in front of MickeyD's, waving to Dad.
For family restaurants, Lonestar Steakhouse here in SoCal trounces the competition IMHO, and nationwide, their sister restaurants Texas & Land & Cattle also shellacks the others.
When I vacationed in Colorado three years ago, I tried Jimmy John's and really liked it (definitely better than Subway). There are none in my region yet.
Mortons/Ruth Chris steakhouse
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza.
If it's after 9pm and I haven't had dinner yet, or I'm driving on I80 thru PA, then Wendy's comes into play.
Wendy's?
You're kidding, right?
The steakhouses are great.
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