I don't mean to knock anyone's taste, and to each his own, but since we have been often down down the "Macaroni grill" off-topic discussion, I would like to add my $.02
I was recently visiting down in the general area that Steven's sister lives (So. Cal) and I had a terrible experience at a Macaroni grill that will probably keep me away for quite some time.
The food was fine, but our waiter was worse then a used car salesman! he kept trying to "up-sell" us on more expensive dishes and actually disparaged my dates choice! Saying "Well, if you sure you want that, I can bring it" like it was rat poison or something. I complained to the manager and asked if the waiters were on commission, and he just laughed it off.
It will be a long time before I step foot in another one. I also wrote along, complaining letter to the home company.
Well, I feel better now, thanks for letting me vent!