Romano's Macaroni Grill

Don't know what happened!. We used to love Macaroni Grill! It was a place we knew we could go and have a hearty italian meal, but then they started changing the menu every other month it seemed and wow...the past THREE times we've gone the food quality has noticibly declined. I even ordered different menu items and still no good. Today, which is the last time I think I'll part with money for a meal at MG, I ordered the Chicken Scallopini...the artichokes were visibly old and very dry, the chicken was over cooked and stringy, the mushrooms were like the artichokes, old....the whole dish was sitting in about 1/2 inch of oil and lemon? What lemon? There was no lemon juice, no lemon sauce, no lemon!! It was oil. Nasty.

The staff are all very nice. They're busy, but nice and I have never minded the loud, open room feeling. We go there to talk loud and laugh anyway. For intimate dinners, we go elsewhere. But I think I've come to the conclusion that they've taken the cheap route on ingredients and as a result, the quality of the food - taste, texture, etc. has taken a nose-dive all across the board.

It's a real shame.…

Good Food. I celebrated my birthday here and had a good time. The food tasted good as usual although my chicken parmesan didn't taste quite as good as it usually does. The waiter was average. I did have a singer come sing happy birthday to me and they gave me a flower as well as a chocolate dessert. It was a good night and I enjoyed the food and that they make you feel special on your b-day. Oh yes and I am really liking the $5 off coupons.…

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 with shrimp, grilled chicken and smoked prosciutto in cream sauce.…

Great food, not the best service. I ate here once many years ago & wasn't very impressed, but we have friends who love it, so I gave it another shot & was sure glad I did. Everything I have tried there has been delicious (including the complimentary bread w/oil & vinegar). The wait can be painfully long, so give yourself plenty of time. Also, the waiters often don't come check on you very much, so drink your beverages slowly. But the food is great, and that is worth going for! Plus you get to color on the table to pass the time between getting drinks!…