Chili's is one of the best of the Formulaic Restaurant chains. The food is usally, very good, as is the service.

Although, I do need to personally inject, I dislike the typical waiter/waitress/server behavior shown, in most of these places. I know they're trained to perform, according to research studies.

I just find it offensive, when the wait person, squats down, next to my table to take the order. Or they sit down next to me in the booth. Then there's the rehearsed patter.. ie: "I'm Linda, and I'll be your server tonight, can I offer you a Martini?" It's just a little plastic to me.

Years ago a restaurant experience was just that! It was relaxing but with rules and manners. Because of the "family restaurant" theme, fine dining is really hard to find.

Nuff said!