Romano's Macaroni Grill

Josh W. 

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13 years ago

Not worth the high prices – Total of $19.22 for a piece of fish, some rice, and a soda at lunchtime on a weekday. Wasn't good enough to be worth $20. Everything on the menu is too expensive. The waiter mumbled and was rude. He shorted me 3 cents on my change, so I didn't say anything and just let him keep that as his tip. HOWEVER, I'm glad I had such a bad waiter. I would've hated to waste even more money. That was the best part of my Romano's visit: a waiter so bad that I guitlessly saved by not tipping. Next time, I'll get... read more

blanketi 

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13 years ago

Horrible Valentine's Day experience. – It was a horrible Valentine's Day experience at Macaroni Grill. I had called in a few days before to setup a reservation knowing that it was going to be busy. This way my girlfriend and I wouldn't have to wait for a long time after we got there. Our reservation was for 7pm. We got there 10 minutes before. The people in front of us in line at the hostess station were being told it would be a 45 minute wait until seats were available for non reservations. When I got to the counter and men... read more

escobedo e. 

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13 years ago

Bad Restaurant – Took my family here on Sunday and it was horrible at many levels. The water glasses and utensils all had water stains. To start, I gave the waiter a fork that had cheese stuck on it. The water bottle they used to serve us had some kind of food particle, and once the food came, it was barely warm. Looking at the bar, there was a glass container with limes and lemons which was very dirty. I ordered a pizza flatbread, however once the waiter brought the food, he took it upon himself to bring me a pizza instead-... read more

iseepinkelefants 

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13 years ago

Used to be great – Before they became apart of the chain they used to be great, but then they got bought out and slowly they went downhill. They got rid of all of my favorites (spinach art dip, crab cakes, this chicken breast dish with broccoli and angel hair and a create your own I used to do with sun dried tomotaoes, artichokes, garlic cloves [sauteed with the perfect little burnt side that brought out all of it's garlicy goodness], chicken, linguine and olive oil sauce) and their pasta became medicore. I used to eat there... read more

Ladysaszie 

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17 years ago

Not what I expected – I finally got to go to, what I knew as "the wonderful Macaroni's" Well, boy was I ever dissapointed. First the prices were out rageous for what you received. I don't mind paying high prices IF I receive QUALITY service & food! Which here I did not. The atmosphere was very dark. When I arrived there was a half bottle of wine sitting on the table so I assumed the people that were waiting for me had drank it. Then to my suprise I found that no one had touched the bottle, yet, it was half gone. What's up wi... read more

averagejoe123 

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18 years ago

Just Another Chain Restaurant – Macaroni Grill used to be a unique, fun place. Then they sold the place to a Restaurant Chain and the Chaingang did what they always do. The result is, Y-A-W-N, more of the same ol same. It's getting hard to tell Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, Carrabba's, Johnny Caruso's, McItalian's and so on. If you want something really special, look for a Family run neighborhood place. That's where the real food is. 

Contributor 

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19 years ago

Performing chefs cook up rustic, home-style Italian entrees at this buzzing family restaurant. – In Short A boisterous, all-ages crowd of pasta lovers pack this energetic Italian spot, where chefs clad in white hats and red scarves keep diners wide-eyed by showing their moves in the busy open kitchen. The menu boasts family-sized portions of hearty traditional fare, from antipasti, chicken and pasta dishes to seafood, steak and wood-fired pizzas. Signature plates include grilled pork chops, lobster ravioli, and penne rustica... read more