[jcmanson]

Do they not have Pei Wei in Virginia? I eat at them from coast to coast.

never heard of it

[SuperJon]

Lived in both Carolinas and Virginia, never heard of it.

[Sly Fox]

I just checked ... they have several locations in NoVa and Raleigh-Durham. But those are the closest to Lynchburg.

My kids are big fans because they make the food in front of you on big woks over towering flames. Cool atmosphere and outstanding grub.

[Fumblerooskies]

Upper Crust vs Ledo's vs Pizza Hut vs whatever the Pizza place is named downtown?

[SuperJon]

Upper Crust vs Ledo's vs Pizza Hut vs whatever the Pizza place is named downtown?

I haven't tried the place downtown (Chicago on the James) but my vote in the Upper Crust vs Ledo's has changed.

[flamesbball84]

golden corral has been pretty awesome everytime i have gone

[jcmanson]

golden corral has been pretty awesome everytime i have gone

ha, i find that funny.

[jcmanson]

Upper Crust vs Ledo's vs Pizza Hut vs whatever the Pizza place is named downtown?

I haven't tried the place downtown (Chicago on the James) but my vote in the Upper Crust vs Ledo's has changed.

I've been to COJ and didn't really care for it. Ledo's is hands down my favorite pizza I've ever had. never been to Upper Crust though. How is that?

[SuperJon]

Upper Crust has become my favorite. Sadly it's not even close.

[adam42381]

If its open to places we dont have in Lynchburg too then PF Changs wins...game over...thats the list

If it's open to all chains then Ruth's Chris wins, no questions asked.

[Sly Fox]

I'd offer up questions from Mortons, Flemings and Sullivans in steakhouses alone. And don't even start me talking about Brennans.

[ALUmnus]

So I guess this is not a local thing, and we're leaving off places like Myrt's, Weenie Stand, and Texas Inn.

So if it's national, I'd like to nominate Friendly's.

[fan00]

If its open to places we dont have in Lynchburg too then PF Changs wins...game over...thats the list

If it's open to all chains then Ruth's Chris wins, no questions asked.

+1
and sadly every morning on my way to work I am tortured by their commercial that airs on ESPN radio...it serves only to remind me there is not one here and I am really missing out!

[kel varson]

Bone Fish Grill and Legal Seafood, UNO Chicago Grill, Macaroni Grill

Assuming we are not just talking Lynchburg.

[jcmanson]

Bonefish Grill =

[kel varson]

Bonefish Grill =

I have a few good meals there and one bad one? What is your experience?

[LUconn]

so what's the cutoff here? Are we going top 16? 32? Seems like we're just naming restaurants we can think of. Or is this just the brainstorming part and then you cut it down?

[jcmanson]

I went with my wife one evening. The service was horrendous. Food was below average; portions way too small. Prices way too high.

[ToTheLeft]

Just making sure we get enough places, all the ones people care about, then me and SJ probably will trim it down to 34 and place them in brackets.

[LUconn]

I'm making it my mission to Make sure Taco Bell at least gets to the final four.

[ToTheLeft]

I'm making it my mission to Make sure Taco Bell at least gets to the final four.

Haha, you have backup on that.

[TDDance234]

I'm making it my mission to Make sure Taco Bell at least gets to the final four.

Had Taco Bell for lunch today. Baja chicken chalupas are heavenly.

[adam42381]

I'm making it my mission to Make sure Taco Bell at least gets to the final four.

I'll help out on that one. Taco Bell is my favorite fast food restaurant.

[ToTheLeft]

Alright guys, we have a bracket set up. Sorry if you feel some place was left out unfairly, but I think this is a good group of candidates...

1. Outback
8. Pizza Hut/Cracker Barrel

2. Taco Bell
7. Ruby Tuesday

3. Dominos
6. Panera

4. Wendy’s
5. Jersey Mike’s


1. McDonalds
8. Papa John's/Steak N Shake

2. Starbucks
7. PF Chang’s

3. Applebee’s
6. Burger King

4. Chick-Fil-A
5. TGI Friday’s


1. Five Guys
8. Coldstone/CiCi's

2. Dunkin Donuts
7. Logan’s

3. Moe’s
6. Chilli’s

4. Rita’s
5. Arby’s


1. BWW
8. Subway/Cheesecake Factory

2. DQ
7. Quizno’s

3. Bojangles
6. Olive Garden

4. Hardee’s
5. Krispy Kreme

If you see any errors or glaring omissions, let me know tonight. Otherwise, the play in games will begin either Saturday or Sunday.

(Edit: There WERE glaring omissions. We totally forgot Pizza Places! Some were added...)

[adam42381]

I just don't see how Outback could be a #1 seed. I think it's highly overrated and very generic. The menu is very limited and the food isn't that good. Maybe I'm alone in thinking this way.