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From Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse to Maggiano's, these are America's favorite restaurant chains

14 (tie). Olive Garden

From Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse to Maggiano's, these are America's favorite restaurant chains

14 (tie). Outback Steakhouse

14 (tie). Outback Steakhouse

CLI: 50%

Of the steakhouses included in the survey, Outback was perceived as having the healthiest options by consumers.

14 (tie). Cheesecake Factory

14 (tie). Cheesecake Factory

CLI: 50%

The chain known for its enormous portions scored well for its menu variety.

13. Bob Evans Restaurants

13. Bob Evans Restaurants

CLI: 51%

Bob Evans scored points with customers for its inviting atmosphere and specials and promotions.

12. Mellow Mushroom

12. Mellow Mushroom

CLI: 52%

Mellow Mushroom, a restaurant chain that's known for its pizzas and funky interiors, scored well for the full experience it offers customers.

11. Carrabba's Italian Grill

11. Carrabba

CLI: 54%

Carrabba's ranked second among the Italian restaurant chains included in Market Force's survey.

9 (tie). Pappadeaux

9 (tie). Pappadeaux

CLI: 55%

Though seafood restaurants had the fewest visits of any category in the Market Force study, Pappadeaux scored well on overall customer satisfaction.

9 (tie). BJ's Brewhouse

9 (tie). BJ

CLI: 55%

BJ's Brewhouse's score increased by 11% over last year.

6 (tie). Bonefish Grill

6 (tie). Bonefish Grill

CLI: 56%

Bonefish was first among seafood restaurant chains, scoring especially well for its atmosphere and cleanliness, according to Market Force.

6 (tie). Blaze Pizza

6 (tie). Blaze Pizza

CLI: 56%

Blaze Pizza, which specializes in made-to-order pizzas, dominated other similar chains in terms of its fast service and food quality.

6 (tie). Longhorn Steakhouse

6 (tie). Longhorn Steakhouse

CLI: 56%

Longhorn Steakhouse came in second place among the steakhouse chains included in Market Force's report.

5. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

5. Cheddar

CLI: 57%

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen scored highly with customers for its fast service and high-quality food.

3 (tie). Cracker Barrel

3 (tie). Cracker Barrel

CLI: 58%

Customers rated Cracker Barrel highly for its friendly service and inviting atmosphere.

3 (tie). First Watch

3 (tie). First Watch

CLI: 58%

First Watch, which now has over 300 restaurants in the US, ranked first among breakfast-centric restaurants, according to Market Force.

2. Texas Roadhouse

2. Texas Roadhouse

CLI: 63%

Texas Roadhouse was first among the steakhouse chains, performing especially well in terms of value and service.

1. Maggiano's

1. Maggiano

CLI: 64%

Maggiano's won the Italian category and ranked in first place overall, with customers citing the quality of its food and the value of its offering.

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