Cheesecake Factory lead "all the segment's brands by a statistically significant margin in scores for Menu Variety and Reputation, eking out only a small lead in its overall score," NRN's says in an article.
It was edged out by runner-up Bonefish Grill in the cleanliness and service categories. Bonefish has a location at the Dayton Mall, 2818 Miamisburg Centerville Road.
The top five was rounded out by three Italian restaurants: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Olive Garden and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, an Atlanta-based company founded in 1974.
Carrabba's Italian Grill has a location at 900 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Washington Twp.
Olive Garden has locations at 6722 Miller Lane, Vandalia; 2789 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Miamisburg; 2865 Centre Drive, Beavercreek, 6710 Roosevelt Ave., Middletown and 1630 N. Bechtle Ave., Springfield.
The closest Mellow Mushroom is located at 9238 Floer Drive in West Chester Twp. A location will open soon at 3804 Paxon Avenue in Cincinnati, according to the company’s website.
Below is other info from the survey that involved chains:
The Heathrow, Fla.-based Ruth’s Chris Steak House topped the fine-dining category. The closest location is at 100 East Freedom Way in Cincinnati.
The Original Pancake House (locally at 1516 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp.,) was first in the family dining category. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store had held the top position in NRN's three prior consumer picks surveys.
Irvine, Calif.-based In-N-Out Burger topped all other chains in the limited-service category. There are no In-N-Out Burger restaurants in Ohio.
What do you think? Is Cheesecake Factory really the best casual dining chain?
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