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| - 3.5 stars. I can't believe I haven't written a review for Carrabba's yet. Yes, we live nearby, so they are convenient option for a weeknight dinner. I really like their order-ahead option, but when we eat inside, we prefer to sit at the pasta bar. I think the main dining room is a bit dark, and I really like the liveliness of the pasta bar. Our service has always been great, no matter where we've sat.
They change their menu frequently, so unfortunately, some of my favorites (like their fabulous clam and linguini) have disappeared. But there's always something good to replace my prior favorite. I generally go with a creamy seafood pasta dish. The fettuccini weesie is also very good, and I've noticed their shrimp are larger now, too. My husband's go-to dish, spaghetti bolognese with meatballs, is always available, and very good.
It's nice to start your meal with their bread and salad. I love their Caesar salad (you can taste the anchovy paste!), while my husband usually goes for one of the vinaigrette varieties. And their bread is always served piping hot, with a delicious garlic dipping sauce.
With their Dine Rewards program, you get credit each time you dine at Carrabba's, with discounts on future visits. I'm on their email list, and their specials always bring us back in. While it's a chain, they are (in my opinion) much better than their next door sister chain, Outback.
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