Daily Meal
  • Exclusives
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts
    • Breads
    • Candy & Treats
    • Occasions
    • Drinks
  • Kitchen
    • Cooking
    • Kitchen Tools
    • Cookbooks
    • Storage & Preservation
    • Cleaning
    • Grilling & Smoking
    • Baking
    • Tips
    • Beverages
    • Design Ideas
  • Culture
    • Food History
    • Traditions
    • Food Scenes
    • Global Cuisines
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity Chefs
    • TV & Movies
  • Facts
    • Guides
    • How-Tos
    • Food Science
    • Healthy Eating
  • Grocery
    • Shopping
    • Stores & Chains
  • Restaurants
    • Fast Food
    • Fast Casual
    • Casual Dining
    • Pizzerias
    • Buffet-Style Restaurants
    • Food Trucks & Carts
    • Cafes
    • Fine Dining
  • Holidays
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Birthdays
    • Valentine's Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Halloween
    • St. Patrick's Day
    • Passover
  • Gardening
  • Features
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Our Experts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
Daily Meal
Daily Meal
Casual Dining
Exclusives Recipes Kitchen Culture Entertainment Facts Grocery Restaurants Holidays Gardening Features
  • Newsletter

Casual Dining

  • Applebee's
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Chili's Grill And Bar
  • Olive Garden
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • TGI Fridays
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • A thick medium-rare ribeye steak, sliced with mushrooms on a cutting board

    The Technique Behind Texas Roadhouse's Perfectly Sliced Steaks

    Texas Roadhouse is the most popular casual steakhouse chain in the nation. It has a particular technique to ensure perfectly sliced -steaks.

    By Bobby Lewis 8 days ago Read More
  • Interior neon sign at a Texas Roadhouse

    The Texas Roadhouse Rookie Mistake To Avoid At The Table

    If a steak is on your dinner horizon, Texas Roadhouse is a great choice. Steadfast fans know to avoid this rookie mistake when they visit the steakhouse chain.

    By Bobby Lewis 8 days ago Read More
  • Clinking drinks at dinner table

    8 Ways TGI Fridays Is Changing In 2026

    After filing for bankruptcy in 2024 and closing multiple locations, TGI Fridays is back. Here's how the chain is expanding and moving forward in 2026.

    By Ramona Depares 11 days ago Read More
  • Several Outback Steakhouse sides arranged together in three lines

    Every Outback Steakhouse Side, Ranked Worst To Best

    From soggy fries to surprisingly standout chili, Outback’s sides vary more than you might expect. Some elevate your steak dinner, while others drag it down.

    By Chelsea Falin 16 days ago Read More
  • Southern brunch foods

    This Southern Chain Restaurant Offers A Brunch Buffet On Weekends

    Southern cuisine is very popular and there are plenty of chains that serve it. One of them has a brunch buffet that is served on the weekend.

    By Javaria Akbar 17 days ago Read More
  • A variety of IKEA's entrees on white plates

    8 IKEA Food Court Entrées, Ranked Worst To Best

    IKEA is home to much more than just cheap Scandinavian goods. Here, we tested and ranked eight of the most popular meals from its famous in-store restaurant.

    By Fiona Chandra 18 days ago Read More
  • A Golden Corral sign on a red and beige building

    10 Facts You Should Know About Golden Corral

    Golden Corral is the king of chain buffets, but few of its customers are aware of its colorful past, hidden ways to save, and under-the-radar menu items.

    By Kate Row 23 days ago Read More
  • Spaghetti with red sauce, with basil and fresh tomatoes

    9 Worst Chain Restaurant Pasta Dishes, According To Reviews

    Chain restaurants are easy go-to spots for a decent meal, but not everything they serve is top quality. Here are some pasta dishes you should avoid.

    By Jay Wilson 23 days ago Read More
  • Garlic and Parmesan chicken wings with a creamy dip

    Buy This Wing Chain's Iconic Sauce On Your Next Grocery Trip

    Wings are one of the most popular finger foods and there are many sauces you can put on them. One wing chain has a great sauce you can buy in a store.

    By Javaria Akbar 24 days ago Read More
  • A steak dinner with mashed potatoes and asparagus on a wooden table

    If You're On A Budget, These Chain Steakhouses Are For You

    Affordable steak dinners don’t have to mean sad cuts or modest portions. These steakhouse chain spots deliver solid value without torching your wallet.

    By Jay Wilson 29 days ago Read More
  • A plate of IKEA meatballs, peas, mashed potatoes, and lingonberry jam, with a miniature Swedish flag stuck into one of the meatballs

    7 IKEA Food Court Tips You Have To Try

    Have you ever enjoyed a meal, drink, or dessert in the IKEA food court? Try these tips next time you dine at the Swedish restaurant and bistro.

    By Jay Wilson 29 days ago Read More
  • Green salad with chicken on top

    These 8 Restaurant Chains Serve The Best Salad

    Order salad from the wrong restaurant can be as satisfying as throwing money in the trash can. These 8 chains offer reliable, inventive, and flavorful salads.

    By Kate Row 1 month ago Read More
  • Willie Nelson performing

    Willie Nelson Used To Hang Out At This Hawaii-Based Saloon

    Willie Nelson has had a long and successful career that continues today. He had a favorite place in Hawaii that he used to hang out and dine in.

    By Karen Hart 1 month ago Read More
  • Variety of Italian dishes, sides, and seasonings on a black table

    This Italian Restaurant Chain Boasts A World-Renowned Chef

    Italian cuisine is among the most popular and there are many chains that serve it across the nation. There is one that has a Michelin-starred chef.

    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago Read More
  • Cooked ribeye steak on wooden cutting board with garlic and rosemary.

    Ruth's Chris Steak House Swears By This Cooking Method For Its Beef

    Want to cook your steak just like the pros? Your home appliances probably don't get hot enough. Here's how Ruth's Chris Steak House gets the job done.

    By Bobby Lewis 1 month ago Read More
  • Plate of ribeye, lobster tail, stuffed baked potato, and asparagus at steakhouse.

    This Failed Steakhouse Chain Walked So Texas Roadhouse Could Run

    Texas Roadhouse is at the top of the steakhouse game, but it had to trample other brands to get there. This '90s restaurant chain was one such casualty.

    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago Read More
  • A server at Outback Steakhouse with a tray of meals next to a table full of diners

    Craving Outback Steakhouse? Snag This Trader Joe's Frozen Appetizer For Less

    Outback Steakhouse is one of the more popular dining chains and has an appetizer people love. Trader's Joe has their version of it and it costs less.

    By Javaria Akbar 1 month ago Read More
  • Two Nashville hot chicken sandwiches on a white plate

    Yelp's Favorite Chicken Restaurant Is Known For Its Nashville Hot Sandwich

    Yelp is a great site for finding good restaurants of all types. The top-ranked chicken restaurant has a Nashville hot sandwich that reviewers love.

    By Nikki Munoz 1 month ago Read More
  • A spoon pulls a bite of macaroni and cheese out of a white serving bowl on a table

    The 9 Best Mac & Cheese Dishes You Can Order At A Chain Restaurant, According To Reviews

    Mac and cheese is hit or miss, but these spots do right by the classic comfort food with unique ingredients, great technique, and dedication to cheesiness.

    By Chris Corlew 1 month ago Read More
  • Vintage-style restaurant dining room

    5 Popular Chain Restaurants That Are Family-Owned In 2026

    It's rare for restaurants to remain primarily operated by the family that started it (rather than selling out to a big company), but it's not impossible.

    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago Read More
  • different foods in deep fryers

    This Greasy, Outdated Chain Restaurant Appetizer Needs To Go

    Appetizers are a great way to start a meal when you're dining out, but trust us when we say you need to avoid this dish as much as humanly possible.

    By Javaria Akbar 2 months ago Read More
  • Variety of chain restaurant mozzarella sticks

    The Chain Restaurant Mozzarella Sticks You Should Avoid At All Costs

    It's hard not to feel excited about a basket of fried mozzarella sticks, so believe us when we say you want to skip the kind served at this restaurant.

    By Javaria Akbar 2 months ago Read More
  • Various fried appetizers with dips on black platter.

    14 Restaurant Chains With Iconic Appetizer Platters

    Plenty of restaurants offer appetizer platters, but only a select few restaurant chains are known for them. Here are the 14 most iconic of the bunch.

    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago Read More
  • Bloomin' Onion appetizer at Outback Steakhouse

    8 Rules To Know Before Visiting Outback Steakhouse

    It's always good to do your homework before dining at chain restaurants. Here are the rules you should know before your next visit to Outback Steakhouse.

    By Chelsea Falin 2 months ago Read More
  • A table setting decorated with red roses and a heart-shaped ribbon

    The Southern Breakfast Chain That's Taking Valentine's Day Reservations Again

    Don't make your Valentine's Day plans just yet! A popular chain restaurant is taking reservations for the holiday, and it's going to make you hungry.

    By Bobby Lewis 2 months ago Read More
  • A shrimp and tomato pasta dish in a white bowl

    These Restaurant Chains Serve The Best Pasta

    Sometimes the night calls for a hearty meal from a chain restaurant. These are the spots with the most delicious pasta dishes to scratch a comfort food itch.

    By Kate Row 2 months ago Read More
  • overhead view of a restaurant table, with one hand signing a check and another person's hand holding a payment device, and two credit cards between the two people

    The 8 Best Chain Restaurant Dishes That Cost Less Than $12

    You can still get a meal for under $12 at some chain restaurants. Even Red Lobster has something. Here's a helpful list.

    By Chris Corlew 2 months ago Read More
Back
Next
About Privacy Policy
© 2026 Static Media® TheDailyMeal.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
BGRChowhoundCutenessExploreFoodieFood RepublicGarden GuidesGlamGrungeHealth DigestHouse DigestHunkerIslandsJalopnikLooperMashedMoney DigestNicki SwiftOutdoor GuidePlanetWareSciencingSlashFilmSlashGearSVGTasting TableThe ListThe TakeoutTVLineWomenWrestling Inc.
The Daily Meal