Just a quick review of Macaroni Grill.
I've been to this location several times and I've never been disappointed. The service is always pleasant and fast and the food is pretty darn good for a chain.
I've tried some of their pasta dishes and had the grilled pork chops once and they were quite good. I ordered them on a whim and was pleasantly surprised with them. And they make a great Insalata Blu which is bibb lettuce, walnuts, red onions, grated bleu cheese all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
The bread they serve with the olive oil and cracked black pepper is always pleasing. And they have a great blackberry mint iced tea. Yum.
The music they play is a great mix of Italian opera and the Italian crooners of the 50's such as Frank Sinatra. And hopefully there will be a birthday or two while you're there. They usually have a singer who does a great job of "Happy Birthday" in Italian. (What does this person do besides sing? Is that all they do? Anyone know?)
Oh, and if you use the restroom they play lessons in Italian while you are....um...doing your business. Pretty cool.( I just hope that if I ever need to use Italian in an emergency I don't have to duck into a bathroom to remember it.)
If you're in the mood for some good Italian food with good portions and friendly attentive service, Macaroni Grill can't be beat in my book.