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10 Chains With The Highest Quality Seafood, According To Reviews

staff@tastingtable.com (Catherine Brookes) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0000

You don't have to go to a fancy seafood restaurant for fresh, high-quality fish. These chains are serving up some of the best, per customer reviews.

I Tried Every Burger At Applebee's And Ranked Them

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Applebee's burgers will always have you Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood, but which one is the best? We tasted eight burgers and ranked them to find out.

Where To Find The Best Cheeseburger In Every US State

staff@tastingtable.com (Elettra Pauletto) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Eating a cheeseburger is basically an American pastime. Read this list and you'll have a good burger close at hand, regardless of where you are in the country.

The Best Portillo's Menu Item Isn't The Chicago-Style Hot Dog Or Italian Beef Sandwich

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000

If you've never been to Portillo's, you might be thinking that its best menu item would be something like a Chicago-style hot dog, but you'd be wrong.

7 Texas Roadhouse Salads, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Texas Roadhouse isn't all about the steaks and other meat-based dishes -- it also has some great-tasting salads, including seven of which we've just ranked.

Marilyn Monroe's Favorite $2 Order At The Iconic Barney's Beanery In West Hollywood

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Barney's Beanery is an iconic establishment in West Hollywood frequented by many celebrities over the years. Marilyn Monroe's go-to order might surprise you.

Customers Love This Cheesecake Factory Order Packing 80 Grams Of Protein

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

This Cheesecake Factory dish is a standout nutrition-forward pick for dining out, suiting myriad dietary needs and helping foodies reach their protein goals.

Olive Garden Employees Don't Want You To Know This Wait-Time Rule, And For Good Reason

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Wait times at Olive Garden vary just like anywhere else, but there's an insider secret about them that employees would rather keep secret.

4 Ordering Tips To Get A Better Steak At Outback Steakhouse

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Outback Steakhouse is one of the better steakhouse chains around, but that doesn't mean you can't improve those slabs of meat with a few ordering tips.

Buffalo Wild Wings' Throwback Menu Brings Back Some Y2K Favorites That Should Have Never Left

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:20:08 +0000

Buffalo Wild Wings has gone back in time with its Y2K-themed throwback menu, and thankfully, most of the items prove they deserve a spot on the present menu.

This Massive Restaurant Chain Is Said To Be The Ultimate Training Ground For Working In A Michelin-Starred Kitchen

staff@tastingtable.com (Sarah Blumert) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Working at a restaurant with a Michelin star requires expert skill and attention to detail that some say working at this casual restaurant chain will teach.

10 Common Customer Complaints About Outback Steakhouse

staff@tastingtable.com (Amy Bell) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0000

Unfortunately, Outback Steakhouse is not what it once was. Customers have a lot of gripes about the chain, including wait times and food quality.

The 10 Biggest Changes Texas Roadhouse Has Made Since Opening In 1993

staff@tastingtable.com (Kevin Haggerty) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Texas Roadhouse has been around for over 30 years. From in-restaurant health updates to larger philanthropic efforts, here's all that's new from the steakhouse.

A Beloved Southern Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closes All Of Its Locations

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:16:41 +0000

Despite significant growth over the last decade, a steady decline in restaurant traffic has led to the closure of a favorite, Black-owned, Southern chain.

How Much Olive Garden Pasta You Need To Eat To Justify The $500 Lifetime Pass

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0000

Olive Garden's 2019 Lifetime Pasta Pass was one of the best deals in casual dining. Here's how much winners had to eat to make up for the steep price tag.

The 8 Best Texas Roadhouse Entrees Under $20

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Looking for a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse that won't break the bank? These eight entrees are guaranteed to satisfy, and won't cost you more than $20.

10 Frequent Complaints Customers Make About Culver's

staff@tastingtable.com (Amy Bell) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Culver's has a lot going for it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have some customer complaints. People are frustrated with prices, certain dishes, and more.

How To Recreate Jersey Mike's Iconic Italian Sub At Home (For Cheaper)

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

You don't have to fork over a ton to get your hands on a copycat version of Jersey Mike's Original Italian. Here's how to make this iconic sandwich at home.

The Take 'N' Bake Pizza Chain With High-Quality Mozzarella And Butcher-Style Meats

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:40:00 +0000

For a more home-baked style of pizza, this chain will prep your pie using good ingredients, and then you take the pizza away to cook in your oven.

Not Olive Garden: This Other Italian Chain Has The Actual Best Breadsticks

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

An expert from Tasting Table recently tried a variety of chain restaurant breadsticks, and their top pick was a somewhat surprising one.