I particuarly don't care too much for many of the chain resturants because I feel that the food in most of these places aren't always up to par.
That is, it is either overly salted, cooked too much, not cooked enough, too cold or rather a bit too much on the spicy side. And usually, the service isn't much better either.
Where they are producing mass amounts of meals for the customers at a fast pace, it seems that they are not as attentive as I feel they should be.
One example of that is Outback Steakhouse & Olive Garden. They used to be good back in the early to mid '90s, but now, their food and their service is crap!!
My 2 most favorite steahouse resturants would have to be Longhorn in Marlburough & Annie's Paramont Steakhouse in Washington, DC. Their service is very exeptional and their food is very phenominal!! Pleasent comfy atmosphere and very friendly service with a smile!!
My favorite local eatery would have to be Franco's in Waltham, Ma. Very good food, service and exeptionally cold draft beer!
I also like Emma's in Bridgewater! Great bar pizza, friendly service and cold beer there as well!!!