Chili’s Grill & Bar

Chili’s is Chili’s in terms of food, ambiance, etc. The service at this location, the bar in particular, is abysmal. The bartender (it’s always the same guy) is rude an inattentive, but what’s absolutely mind boggling is that he always refuses to open a fresh bottle of wine to make a sale, even when a bottle of days and days old wine has less than a full glass left. I imagine that if I got a manager they would correct the situation, and I’ve never done that. But on at least 3 occasions it’s been impossible to order a glass of wine that’s been opened in the last day or two.

If you’re looking for place that will cook you a burger with zero fuss, Chilis is the place for you!
(Maybe if you’re feeling like blowing your entire allowance, you can go for the baby-​back-​baby-​back-​baby-​back ribs. Your date will likely be impressed enough to give you a solid kiss at the end of the night if you don’t get too handsy too quickly.)
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Let’s face it. We’ve all been on High School dates before. For some of us those experiences stretch well into our thirties.*
If there is any hallmark of the quintessential high school date spot in Texas, it’s Chili’s.
In that regard though, Chili’s doesn’t disappoint. There’s a bustling atmosphere so the restaurant feels lively but also enough that it blocks out everything, giving the illusion of privacy. On the walls is just that right amount of kitsch and the booths feel like they were cut just a few inches too small or too big, you can’t quite figure it out.
Prices are affordable, even assuming a part time job installing stereos at Best Buy. The seats are wooden but with a cushion. Something that says, «enjoy your time» but also «don’t you have somewhere to be? Second base isn’t going to steal itself!**»
In all seriousness though. Chilis has been putting out some solid burgers, fries and shakes for years now. It might not be gourmet or local, but when grandma sends you a gift card, you can say «at least it’s not Applebee’s.
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One last thing though — «Hey Chili’s, just because we are sitting at the kids table doesn’t mean that we can’t be trusted with actual glass mugs. Let’s get rid of the classy plastic mugs already.»
* High school style dates! Not with actual kids, you sickos. ;)
** As defined: Below the sweater but above the bra territory.

Got to go and the food was alright. I wish the bartender offered me some water while I waited, but it’s no big deal.