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Consider this a PSA - you've been warned!
Really, what gives Cheddar's?
Employees, Management and Corporate all acknowledge a long-standing issue with water taste and quality here. Municipal water does NOT taste this bad; even unfiltered Chandler water. I was told the water is filtered, but I have a difficult time believing that. There is some serious subterranean defect that is contributing to the water issue here; I have not encountered such an aversion to water anywhere else like this before.
Yes, it is that bad that my whole review is dedicated to how me and my dining companions could not find enjoyment in our meal (in an otherwise acceptable food experience) because of the water offered for consumption. It was so bad that we each needed to order beer and wine just to avoid the water source here.
The food served here is acceptable and is what should be expected from a chain such as Darden; average food that could and would be elevated by other experiences yet falls short.
What is not acceptable is the oversight in addressing the quality and taste of the tap water served here.
The service is typical Darden Restaurants which is to say that it is a bit heavy handed on greeters, bussers and upper management wandering about, and not heavy enough on quality food preparation, capable line cooks, proper execution of recipes or focused enough on consistent food prep in the kitchen.
Our table unanimously agreed that the food was tasty (although two steaks had to be sent back to the kitchen to be re-made) however, the experience in dealing with beverages here was NOT acceptable - nor was the solution: "We have tea and soda." "The water in the tea is heated and does not that that bad." Really? It's still the same water in those beverages as it is in this awful water glass!
The atmosphere was trendy and appropriate given the cuisine and price. I just couldn't help but think that the water in the fish tank displayed in the dining room would taste better that what is served - I remember looking around at other tables to see if other diners had issues with their water but all their tables seemed to knowingly be devoid of water glasses. Maybe they were forewarned about the water.
Overall, I think that Cheddar's has a good concept and acceptable food. I will return just to see if the water situation has been addressed, however, I am not counting on much change to something that you do not pay for. Alas, I feel that I am clearly in the minority of water snobbiness, but consider yourself warned: BYOB.
And, by the way, Don't Drink the Water!
Overall: 2.5 Stars
Quality: 2.5 Stars
Service: 3 Stars
Cleanliness: 2.5 Stars
Value: 2.5 Stars
Atmosphere: 3 Stars
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