Chain restaurant. I think the food there is pretty good, but when I always seem to leave wondering how 2 adults and 3 kids manage to run up such a high bill without ordering any alcohol. No complaints about the food though. The steaks have always been good.

I love Italian and I think the choices in Charleston are Olive Garden and Joe Fazio's. Even though this is a chain restaraunt, I think the dishes there are fantastic. The advantage of the Olive Garden is that it's right at the TownCenter Mall so there's ample, well-lit parking.

When you first glimpse this restaurant from the outside, you'll know you're in for some fine dining. You may feel under-dressed if you go too casual. Go there if you truely want an elegant dining experience or if you really want to impress someone. The food was really good and the service was exceptional. This will put a dent in your wallet, since you can easily select from much more expensive menu items.

Home-cooking from someone else's kitchen. Really very good food. I loved to go here with friends. Yes, the hush puppies were great, but so were their dishes like the pork chops, or the meatloaf, etc., etc. Great gravy with the mashed potatoes.

I've had some very good meals here, but agree with on of the other reviewers - during one lunch visit they ran out of a few things. But the food was good enough to make another trip worth it. This place is pretty close to the State capital complex. Really nice area to walk around and visit during the *daytime*.

D'Alessandro's moved to 801 East Wackerly Ave and is now called D'Alessandro's Villa. <br> The atmosphere has been 'upgraded' to a much classier style. The 2x I've been there I found the quality of the food didn't match their improved surroundings. The service was good, but in my limited experience I consider it to be a barely "average" italian restaurant, which is a shame since I agree that it can get a little "pricey". I love Italian and Midland lacks good Italian restaurants, but I'd rather drive 25 miles to Saginaw (Olive Garden) than drive 5 miles to D'Alessandro's.

Italian Food? Yes - Hey, they do use pasta and tomato sauce. My friends loved this place and so I've eaten there many times, but if you really like Italian food, this won't satisfy your 'craving'. Bottom line is that it's a fast, inexpensive alternative to burgers and fries. And it doesn't try to pass itself off as a fantastic dining experience, but just decent fast food. If you're in a hurry, Great! If you have more time and want better 'Italian', go just next door to Bennigan's. As of this writing they have only 1 real Italian dish (Chicken fettucine), but it's pretty good.

I used to love Chi-Chi's. The food was good and the prices were very reasonable. But I've been there 4-5 times this past year and each time I've left feeling less than satisfied. I agree that it's a great place to go with a group of friends. You can be loud and have a great time. That's mostly now the only reason I go there. But I believe their prices are no longer reasonable for what amounts to mostly a plate full of beans and rice. Two of the last 3 times I was there the rice was too dried. How do you do that?? BUT, their chips are still great, and if you do go, you should try their fried ice cream dessert.

This place isn't fancy, but the food is pretty good, the prices are reasonable, and it's open 24 hours. I've only been there for their breakfasts. They have a wicked bisquets and gravy. You just know the stuff is going straight to your arteries, but it tastes so good you don't care. The service there has always been very good.

Very good restaurant. Good service. A litle pricey, but the food is worth it. The restaurant is in a great location for downtown sites. Small outside cafe for when the weather is warmer.

Standard Big Boy restaurant, but the food is exactly what you expect if your looking for 'home-cooked' meals. The meatloaf and spaghetti both hit the spot. The salad bar is a little limited, but serves its purpose. Don't order the Philly cheese sandwich, but everything else I've ever had there was worth it. The restaurant is very clean, the service is good and they're open late.

An excellent place to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner if you want a simple meal at a decent price. I've had many great meals there, but I especially recommend the Chicken Wildfire salad.

Great place to go with the 'team' after the game. You can drink, be loud, play trivia, etc. The food is respectable. It *is* a great place for ribs. In summer they have seating outside and they sometimes have live music. I've never had to wait in line any of the times I've been there, nor have I had slow service. Guess it just depends on when you go.

No longer open. They are not listed in the phone book and when I called the phone number above it says it's been disconnected

The seating is limited, but the omlete's are great. Also a good place to go for a quick lunch. Right downtown so it's near all the stores and also the river, the 'Tridge', and parks.

Midland has very limited ethic food restaurants, but 3 times as many Chinese eateries as you'd expect for a city this size. I can't expalin it, but from amoungst the large selection, Pi's is one of the best for Chinese. I love their Princess Chicken. It does draw a crowd because the food is so good, but there are vast amounts of seating space, including seating for large groups.

If you're downtown and you want a place for pizza, this is it. If you're strolling downtown taking in the sites and you want to stop for ice cream, this is it. They have a good selection of hand dipped ice cream, as well as soft serve, banana splits, etc. There's also seating outside (in warm weather). Good staff. Great location.

This is the standard "Pondo", but you know exactly what to expect, and you get it. They've gotten more expensive, and they don't float around coupons like they used to, but the buffet is huge! The steaks are decent and you can really fill up. This particular one is clean. They have lots of seating. The service is generally pretty good.

I've only been here for lunch, but have enjoyed the food. They serve pretty standard fare. I really liked the soup. It's close to the mall, but slightly away from all the car traffic.

Go there for the chicken wings and the beer and the view.... of the river. It's very near the riverfront park. Same food they serve at all hooters. The curly fries are also good. The chili cheese curly fries get soggy pretty fast. Other food selections are standard, but expensive for what you get.