Hardee's is basic fast food, best known for breakfast biscuits. I have to say that since they changed the menu and went to a different type of burger, it's been a tremendous improvement. With the menu change, the service has certainly slowed down for lunch and dinner, but the improvement in the quality of burgers tends to make up for it. It's worth stopping in for a quick and reasonably priced lunch.

California Dreaming has a slightly unusual take on the chain restaurant. The menu is a lot more varied and interesting than you'd find at standbys such as Applebees or Ruby Tuesdays. I love the building. The service is good, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is very nice. This is a good bet for a leisurely dinner or a date. Overall, this restaurant is good and worth stopping by for a meal. It can be crowded, so plan ahead.

A fairly typical southern "meat 'n three" done chain style. The food was bland, though there did seem to be a lot of it. It was cheap and filling. Nothing spectacular about it, though. It's not bad if you want a large, cheap, filling lunch in a hurry. It's not exactly to my tastes, but a lot of people do like that type of thing. It would certainly be an excellent choice for those with restricted sodium intake or those on a limited budget.

THE consumate chain restaurant for breakfast! Definitely leaps and bounds above the typical waffle house fare. Having said that, don't expect miracles. The food is reasonably priced and good, but it's not spectacular by a long shot. It's really hard to mess up breakfast food, so it's always a good choice when you have a late-night craving for pancakes. The service at this location has always been good and the staff very friendly. Not a bad choice at all.

Typical fast food. This location tends to be really crowded during peak hours. Rediculously so, in fact. The staff was rude and unfriendly. It might be different with the drive-thru service. I'm not sure I really want to know though.

Great pasta! The service, atmosphere, and food is very good. It's in a very convenient location for a nice dinner after a long day of shopping or a relaxed client meeting. Definitely worth the experience.

Good service, friendly staff, and a fairly big variety of foods make this a great place to stop in for a bite to eat. It's inexpensive and great value for what you get. Definitely worth a visit.

What can you say about a large chain restaurant that hasn't already been said? If you've been to one, you've been to them all... You always know what's on the menu and you always know what it's going to taste like, so there are no surprises. If you're into that kind of thing, this is a good bet for you. On the upside, the service at this location is pretty good and the staff is friendly.

The food is really good here. So, why the low rating? The service is horrible. I chalk it up to very bad management and no commitment to customer service. They were rude and very unhelpful when I went. Needless to say, I haven't been back and I plan to avoid it in the future.

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of trips to this place. I'm happy to say that it has not changed. I'm still just as much in awe at the size of those burgers as I was when I was a child. Not only it is a novelty, the food is really good. Go hungry and be prepared to be amazed at the giant burgers!!

I'm still in awe at the size of those burgers!! So, they're a little greasy... Still... The burgers are HUGE and the novelty value alone is worth the trip. They have really good fries and shakes as well. I remember them from my childhood and they haven't changed over the years, thankfully.

This place is definitely straight out of the 50's with the decor, jukebox, and waitress uniforms. The food is very reasonably priced and filling. It's worth the trip just for the experience alone.

This place offers the typical fare one would expect for a chinese restaurant. The food is reasonably priced and fairly standard. Nothing particularly leaps out as spectacular. If you've got a craving for chinese and live in the area, it's a good choice.

The food is always hot and filling and the service friendly. It's not the most spectacular hamburger place out there, but it's still a good choice. They have really good iced tea.

This place is a good bet for reasonably priced, hot food when you're making the trip to the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area. Be prepared for crowds during the tourist season, though. Especially the really warm days. The service can be a little slow when it's crowded. It's worth the visit to drop in.

What can one really say that hasn't been said about a chain restaurant of Applebee's caliber? Pick one anyplace in the country and you've fairly well tasted the food at them all. It's consistent if nothing else. The food is always bland and the service less than stellar, but you always know what's on the menu. If that floats your boat, then this isn't a bad choice for you.

I'll give them credit for consistency. They're all so alike, no matter where they pop up. The food is edible, though not spectacular and the service isn't stellar. Their one strength seems to be that the menu stays the same from restaurant to restaurant. It's not a bad choice for those that enjoy that type of restaurant and it's always a safe choice for out of towners. You always know what to expect.

This place has a pretty package and a fairly extensive wine list, but those do not make a five star restaurant (or even a wannabee five star restaurant) worthy of those stars. The staff is downright rude, which I would expect in Europe and even in some of the largest cities, but I can't tolerate it when the food doesn't live up to the pretentions they're aspiring to. There are much better restaurants, though not as elegant, in the area. Trust me, the only ones you'll impress with a dinner at this place are those that are just as pretentious as the owners of this place.

The portions are big and the food is always hot, but be prepared for a long wait for a table. I can't say this one is much different from any of the others in the chain. It's consistent if nothing else, though I do tend to think this one is a bit more lax than others I've been in.

This chain restaurant is pretty consistent with it's food and service, no matter the location. The food is a bit better than average and certainly a step up from the KFC type restaurants. You always know what you're getting and it generally always meets your expectations. It's a good bet for a reasonably priced meal.