The Old Spaghetti Factory

I've been here lots now because my girlfriend can't get enough of their crab ravioli. which I admit is very very tasty. This particular location right on Meridian is super awesome. The building is super unique and the layout is huge inside. I'm guessing it seats 300 at least. there's a trolley with booths also! The meals i've had here have never really wowed me. my top two are of course the crab ravioli and Garlic Mizithra. which is Spaghetti and Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter tossed with garlic, bacon and topped with sautéed mushrooms. It is tasty buttery cheesy goodness.

the bad:
restrooms are located in the basement, and every time i've gone down there I feel like i'm going to get mugged and or taken advantage of. and i'm 6'3!
food has never really wowed me before it's your typical olive garden or bravo fare that is okay but you can tell it was mostly just heated up prepackaged food.

bottom line:
you go here cause you are  familiar with the menu and you know what you want plus it's conveniently located to larger venues and you can get seated and get your food fast and hassle free

My overall experience here was very good.  Our server was very nice and responsive.  I liked the layout and design of the place.  We sat at a booth, which gave us a decent amount of privacy, which I prefer.  I'm not usually a fan of sitting so close to people where I can't help but overhear conversations.  The one problem is finding the bathrooms...its on the other side of the place and down a couple flights of stairs - more odd than anything.

The food was good, but not mind blowing.  I had the garlic shrimp fettuccine and the portion was pretty big.  They gave us some complimentary bread and butter...not the greatest.  They also offer a complimentary dessert after dinner, which I thought was generous.  I know this place is a chain, but not all chains are bad and I'd put the OSF has one of the better chains I've been to.

Very reasonably priced menu.  The food doesn't have that homemade feeling smaller restaurants offer, but the antique environment can't be beat. Worth a visit.