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The Best Shrimp Basket Comes From A Classic Southern-Style Restaurant Chain

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

When Tasting Table ranked 8 chain restaurant shrimp baskets, the first-place offering didn't come from a seafood chain restaurant.

I Tried Jimmy John's New Buffalo-Inspired Fetty Wap Collaboration. Here's What Stole The Show

staff@tastingtable.com (Brianna Lopez) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jimmy John's is channeling 2016 energy with its collaboration with rapper Fetty Wap. I tried this new sandwich and chip combo; here are my thoughts.

10 Best Steakhouse Chain Potato Side Dishes, According To Customers

staff@tastingtable.com (Ayomari) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Nothing goes better with steak than a potato, and at these chain restaurants, they appear in side dishes that customers review and return for regularly.

These 6 Chocolate Bars Make A Cracker Barrel Visit Worth It

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Cracker Barrel has great, home-style food worth visiting for, but don't forget its little shop. There are some mighty fine chocolate bars there for dessert.

The 10 Best Flavors At Nothing Bundt Cakes, According To Reviews

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0000

With plenty of fan-favorite flavors to choose from at Nothing Bundt Cakes, it can be hard to narrow down what to get if you're not familiar with the lineup.

Does Texas Roadhouse Actually Hand-Cut All Of Its Steaks?

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Texas Roadhouse takes steak seriously, and it goes the extra mile to ensure customers get a juicy cut. But are all the steaks really hand-cut at the restaurant?

Subway Employees Can't Stand These 10 Customer Habits

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0000

No one wants to be a bad customer. Here are some of the behaviors that Subway Sandwich Artists wish customers would stop doing.

'Am I Missing Something?' — How Chili's Customers Are Getting An Extra Half-Rack Of Ribs For Free

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A Chili's menu deal is giving some customers an extra half-rack of ribs for no extra cost, prompting diners to ask how this loophole is possible.

The Upscale Italian Chain Restaurant That's Gone Downhill, According To Reviews

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Christina Lupus) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Given that it is one of the most expensive Italian restaurant chains in the U.S., it's easy to see why people are upset when their dinner is subpar.

What Buffalo Wild Wings Does With Leftover Food

staff@tastingtable.com (Will Godfrey) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Food waste is an enormous problem, particularly for chain restaurants. Buffalo Wild Wings has taken on a few initiatives to minimize waste.

The Discontinued 90s Cracker Barrel Steak Dinner Fans Reminisce About

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0000

Cracker Barrel may be known for its country breakfasts, but they used to serve a mouthwatering steak that customers are still pining over.

I Ate At 3 Of St. Louis' Highest-Rated BBQ Spots, And This Was The Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Sarah Blumert) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Looking for some barbecue recommendations in St. Louis? Here is how we ranked the three highest-rated joints in the city.

Not Texas Roadhouse — The Biggest Sit-Down Chain Restaurant In The US In 2026, By One Key Factor

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Texas Roadhouse may be the dominate sit-down chain by sales these days, but there's one factor in which the steakhouse isn't No. 1.

This Beloved Sit-Down Chain Has A Reputation With Customers For Being Overpriced

staff@tastingtable.com (Fred Hernandez) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Inflation is everywhere, but some diners have taken issue with a particular restaurant chain which serves up food that customers say isn't worth the price.

Cracker Barrel Was In This West Coast State For Just 7 Years Before Closing All Locations

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Not every Cracker Barrel location is a major success, and that was certainly true of the restaurants that opened (and then shuttered) in this West Coast state.

7 '80s Chain Restaurants That Beat The Odds And Are Still Going Strong

staff@tastingtable.com (Nic Szabo) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Though these chain restaurants - from Italian-American favorites to seafood establishment - were all the rage 40+ years ago, they're still kickin' today.

8 Frequent Customer Complaints About Olive Garden

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0000

Olive Garden has some great qualities, but customers have a few issues with the chain, too. We found eight top concerns people have.

This Unassuming Restaurant Is The Oldest Still Operating On Iconic Route 66

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Don't miss out on this unassuming establishment seated beside the historic Route 66. It's been around too long to be ignored.

Panera (Mostly) Finds Redemption With Its 2026 Summer Menu

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:53:25 +0000

Panera's new summer menu includes bowls, coffees, and more. We tried each item so you don't have to. Here's what's worth a try, and what's worth leaving alone.

Planning To Eat Dinner Early At Logan's Roadhouse? Here's What To Know

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000

The best time to grab dinner at Logan's Roadhouse is a specific three-hour window early in the evening. Here's what you need to know.