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| - I went with a couple friends to McAlister's for dinner last night. It was my second trip there, and I have to say that "A-OK" is the perfect term to describe my feelings about it. If there were half-stars, I'd give it 3.5. I got the two-item combo ($6.95?), which gives you a choice of two items: soup, half-salad, half-sandwich or half-potato. I got the chef salad and the cheesy potato. Everything was good. I liked my potato, and the salad was also tasty. The portions were decent for the price. The whole potatoes must be gigantic, because the "half" order was huge. I also got a half-and-half iced tea (half-sweetened, half-unsweetened). That was pretty awesome, I'll admit. It's a huge cup for around $2, and we regularly had a staff member come by and offer to clear plates and give refills.
Service here seems to really vary. I remember last time that the cashier was fairly impatient and huffy when I asked a question about the menu. Last night, our service was good - not fantastic, but solid. They did bring out the wrong combo at first, but it was a quick fix.
I guess maybe it's my fault that I only feel mediocre about McAlister's. If I loved pastrami sandwiches, or ordered something besides a boring salad and potato, I might give it four stars. It really is a decent place for a quick, hearty meal. Still, it's the kind of place I'd go only if I were 'in the area' - doesn't warrant a special trip out of my way.
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