O'Charley's

I'm always a skeptic of O'Charleys. Just never had an awesome experience that has me excited to go back for more. The one from my hometown was so awful that it's not even there anymore, get the picture? So imagine my surprise that I have had not one, but TWO good experiences at this. very. location. Just this location. Don't know what it is, service has been great, food has been great, either they are really awesome or the rest are really not awesome. Either way, I'm glad that there is at least one location that explains why this place is so popular, because I really didn't get it.

Speaking of this place, I can endorse the chicken strips with the ribbon fries (it takes me back to the State Fair) and a chicken salad. The rolls are a given. Normally I'm used to everything being a sub-par salt lick, but never had that problem at this location! So for the typical chain, this one is worth going to.

The stand-out here are the free, fresh, buttery, soft, warm rolls served unlimitedly at every meal. Everything else I've ever tried has been good enough, nothing particularly special. If a typical chain restaurant meal sounds good and there is an O'Charley's nearby then go for it, but I wouldn't make a special trip.