This was definitely not my first, second, or third time at Cheddar's because this is my spot, okay! If you want something quick, delicious, and affordable without breaking the bank, Cheddar's is always a good choice. My daughter and I went on a Friday evening, and even when they're busy, the atmosphere is always calm and relaxing. The waiters and waitresses are consistently polite, attentive, and make sure we have everything we need. This time, I ordered the steak and shrimp with broccoli, and I had my grilled bourbon shrimp placed over the rice. My steak was cooked exactly how I like it (medium well) and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The bourbon shrimp had so much flavor and paired really well with the rice. My daughter ordered the half rack of ribs with corn and French fries. When I tell you the ribs here are fall-off-the-bone good, I mean it! They're tender, flavorful, and never disappoint. I didn't order a drink this time, but I've had their drinks before and they are definitely good and for the price, they will have you feeling real nice lol. Overall, Cheddar's will always be a 10/10 for me. Good food, good portions, good service, and reasonable prices. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Half Rack Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs - Comfort Food Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

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First time at Cheddar's, and we'll definitely be back! We were a little nervous to try it after looking through some of the reviews, but we ended up having the BEST experience. Erica was our waitress, and she couldn't have been better! She knew all the best things to try, and every one of her recommendations was spot on. We started with the Painkillers and cheese bites--both the drinks and appetizer were delicious! For our meals, we had the country-fried chicken, which had the BEST gravy, along with the ribs and shrimp. Everything was absolutely mouthwatering. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with a great BBQ sauce, and the shrimp was amazing. We would absolutely come back and would definitely ask for Erica again. She made our first visit such a great experience. Cheddar's was definitely worth the visit! read more

Average experience. Erica was our waitress. She was kind and polite. She provided great service to the point that she prepackaged all of my sauces ( ranch, sour cream cheese, and butter) for my to-go food that I didn't finish. The atmosphere is meh. This location always has a sour mop water smell when you come in. But sometimes you just have a craving for their croissants so I look past it and get in and get out for my meal. read more

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My raspberry lemonade 10/10. The Cesar salad was a lot of dressing but tasty. Salmon and shrimp was good lil more seasoning would've been nice. The red beans and rice 10/10. My friend enjoyed her fries and steak cooked the way she wanted. Service was good server was new but nice. Place was cool. Oh ya croissants 10/10 but not complimentary i had a 1.99 charge for them. read more

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I always wanted to try Cheddars since I was in college in VA. But I never lived close to one. I am so happy I finally got to try it out. The ambiance was nice. It was clean and pretty quiet for a Saturday. The decor wasn't too fancy but it was nice. The service was good. The hostess was very friendly and showed us to our table. Our waitress was very nice, and attentive. The food was decent. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries which were very tender and flavorful. My friend ordered the fish platter with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The fish was very light and filling. The mashed potatoes were decent but needed more flavor and the broccoli was cooked to perfection. Overall, it was a good experience. I will probably be back and try some other items on the menu. If you are in the area check it out! Cheers! read more

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We've dined here a few times while running errands in Waldorf. The day and time of your visit plays a part in how busy it'll be. Pros: Nostalgic and has something for everyone Respectable price point Has happy hour drink options Servers have positive attitudes and good energy Cons: Could use some improvement in cleanliness of tables, cutlery and seating Can get crowded, loud and hectic Overall, I would dine here again. The honey butter croissants are my favorite and you receive them complimentary at the start of your meal. On the latest visit, our server forgot but when asked, she boxed a fresh order up to go. I appreciate her for acknowledging the oversight and immediately making it right. The non-alcoholic drinks have add in options but I've found the syrup to be overpowering and optional. Portion sizes are appropriate for the price point and I've been happy with my choices thus far. Sign up for their emails if you want to receive notices of any promotions they have as well as a birthday freebie. Subject to change so read the offer carefully. There is booth seating, a bar and they do have alcohol based drinks. This is a good spot if you want to grab and go, have a date night, group gathering and solo dining. No automatic gratuity is added but the young adults do a great job and tipping appropriately is encouraged. I'd dine here again and I look forward to exploring more of their menu. read more

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Nothing NEW to report. Just another round of our favorite comfort food entrees from one of our old staple neighborhood restaurants. Always want to give credit, where credit is due. Thanks hubby for your support on this chilly afternoon: Monday, March 30, 2026. read more

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However, for a Saturday lunch and as always, it's very delicious. The prices are always just right and you get a great selection for the price. It is a chain restaurant so the ambience is not much but we can at least watch the game in the bar area while you eat. Our server was really nice and the white fish that I had was blackened to perfection with the right amount of lemon pepper. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Blackened lemon pepper, white fish with green beans and a Loaded Baked Potato W/ Bacon - Comfort Food Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

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My boyfriend and I were looking for a new restaurant to check out other than our usuals. He recommended Cheddar's and I was eager to try somewhere new. We had looked over their menu beforehand, and were impressed by the options and price points. The menu was similar to a Friday's or a Chilli's. We got there on a Friday night, and despite the parking lot being full, we were seated right away. I did notice that quite a bit of tables had yet to be cleared off, but that was probably the only drawback I'd have for them. Other than that, our server was great. She was personable and kind. She offered us recommendations and checked in frequently. We started with the complimentary croissants and those were so delicious and just what I needed because I had barely eaten all day, so needed something to munch on. They were sweet and buttery. I honestly could have been good off of those. For dinner, I had the pain killer as my drink and that is definitely strong, so one of those will suffice. I did the combo with ribs, grilled shrimp, and two sides. I had the sweet carrots and the broccoli cheese casserole. I thought the broccoli cheese casserole was ok. I know my waitress said it's pretty popular, but I guess because I already had rice on the plate, I really didn't need to get another side with rice. The ribs were a generous size and the BBQ sauce was just right. My boyfriend got the white fish with sweet corn, and he thoroughly enjoyed the meal. For the price point and meal, we both agreed that we would come back. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Grilled White fish with corn - Comfort Food Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

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A wonderful time was had. In addition to a great menu selection, the customer service was on point. My visit to this establishment was due to a holiday gathering with some friends. Every dish that we had was delish. I would recommend this location for family gatherings, hanging with friends, or a date night. read more

Great food, nice spot. Restaurant was nice and inviting with plenty of seating. When you sit the first thing they bring you is their fresh honey butter croissants. These are fantastic and have to be house-made. They are so flaky and delicious! Our party of 3 sampled the trio appetizers with spinach dip, chicken tenders, and cheese bites. All were excellent! The chips light and crispy. The spinach dip was creamy. The cheese bites were great. The fried chicken tenders had an amazing light and crunchy coating. I'm picky with fried foods and this place is top notch. The battered foods don't feel greasy and have a great crunch. The homemade ranch and honey mustard dressings were a great accompaniment. I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The sides were perfect. The chicken fried steak had that great crunchy coating. The steak would have been a little better if the meat had been pounded a little thinner, but was still okay. My friend had a Caesar salad that was too heavy on the dressing, so recommend you order your dressing on the side if you get a salad. The facilities were clean, but I did notice a few issues that needed attention. A broke stall lock and a tile falling off the wall. Our server was fantastic. There was plenty of parking out front. I enjoyed this spot. A great place to eat. read more

Sat at the bar and the bartender's responses were way too patronizing for my liking. It all started when I asked what the toile-patterned placemat was for because, honestly, it looked tacky as hell. Instead of just answering a simple question, his response had this weird air of superiority -- like he was explaining something to someone beneath him. It wasn't that he had an attitude; it was the way he communicated. Every reply felt like it was coming from a place of "I'm above this conversation." The last thing he did was ask how my margarita was, and I said, "A little too sweet, but it's okay." Even that exchange had the same energy. Sir... fake boujee is a wild look. The confidence level was not matching the presentation. I drank my sweet margarita, finished my time there, and left to go enjoy the rest of my night at Diamond Crab. Some places just remind you why the vibe matters more than the presentation read more

My overall experience was okay. The food was just as good as I remembered years ago! The service was pretty slow. I had to also ask to have my drink refilled several times. The food itself came out pretty fast which was good because we were ready to eat! The price is super reasonable. The restaurant parking lot was packed! We were initially afraid we wouldn't even get a seat. There was available seating for smaller parties in the bar area which is where we sat. The bar area was nice and up beat. The seats themselves look like they could use some help and renovating but the overall experience wasn't bad. read more

Came for a late lunch, sat in the bar area where Orlando was out server. The restaurant was packed but not loud to where you couldn't hear. The appetizers came fast and before we knew it our entrées were coming to the table. Everything was delicious and Orlando was very kind! read more

Cheddars has effectively carved out their niche in the Brandywine neighborhood. They've been going strong 10+ years and I know why! There's a relaxed atmosphere & you get to chop it up with familiar faces. That plus heavy pours, bar food, homestyle meals, & handmade desserts at a GREAT VALUE are part of their recipe for success. Before 2020, I used to visit with my coworkers during lunchtime. One of the guys in our crew always ordered chicken tenders & fried shrimp. They deliver a perfect crunch every time. I typically order the bourbon salmon with sides. I also order the salmon family bundles when there's no time to cook for guests. Service is a little slow when the restaurant is crowded except if you're sitting at the bar. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Shrimp & baked potato with "fully loaded" items on the side - Comfort Food Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

First time being at this Cheddars since they opened years ago. My first experience was bad but this was pretty good. The hostesses are a little antisocial but I get it. Our server was Derek H. He was SUPER attentive Everytime he walked by. If we asked for something, he grabbed it and came directly back. He was perfect. The floors were a little slippery. M Got the chicken tenders with carrots and broccoli and cheese casserole. Overall, pretty satisfied. read more

Visited here for dinner and man the food was good. It was the honey butter croissant that got me going, then the wonderful customer service from our new waitress who moves here from Georgia. Her southern accent and smile made the ease of ordering even better, love it! Ok so, we ordered creole pasta with a side Caesar salad and lemon pepper chicken with broccoli and a loaded baked potato. Sorry, I didn't take pictures of this visit but trust me when I say I will be back and pictures to share. When you are in the area, stop by and enjoy. read more

This is the first time I have been to a Cheddar's outside of the one I went to back in Texas. I was meeting a friend for a quick drink and conversation. I wish I would have taken some pictures but I forgot. I wasn't really hungry but the waiter who was awesome said he would come a soup or salad for us since we had a couple of drinks. So besides those golden buttery sweet croissants that were complimentary and so damn good! I really wanted the loaded potato soup but because it had bacon in it I opted for the salad. Sals was fine but those croissants was the star of the show I tried the tiki drink I believe it was called and a watermelon drink which both were not good at all. Will I return probably but they need to get those signature or limited drinks up to par. They were really watered down in my opinion. read more

I stopped by for a quick bite to eat for lunch. Left out with no complaints. The place is definitely cleaned. The service is good and the food is fair. I ordered a simple chicken tenders and fries, can't go wrong with that. I had no complaints. read more

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Came here when we needed a meal and a drink. The strawberry lemonade was so good we got many refills. Lol. Bae ordered the onion rings which came in a huge tower. Then I got salmon of course with baked potato and broccoli. All was good and I had a to go box for sure. He ordered the steak and chicken tenders. I tasted both they were both flavorful. The honey butter croissants were top tier and I definitely got some to go to. If you are a DMV local they taste like the ones from the old Hops in VA. I have been looking for ones like these forever. We played some trivia games on the tablet and won a few times. :-) read more

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Yesterday 12/1/2025, I order a steak dinner with broccoli and baked potato. Upon eating my broccoli, I felt something sharp in my mouth. When I spit out the content, there was a used staple. I called the manager on 12/2/2025 and spoke to the manager Don, who didn't know how it happened and didn't seem concerned at all. I will never return, but for all who do eat there, please be careful. A staple could have ripped up my insides. read more

Samaiya was an amazing waitress, she was very friendly, attentive and accommodating, even when it was busy. she's a hard worker and made sure I and all her other tables had everything we needed. my drinks came in big glasses and were good, dessert are huge portions too. everything came out quick and was ideal temperature. read more

While in the boondocks (aka-Brandywine) a girl has to eat. We live in a kitchen-less home so the restaurant Gods win every time. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is inexpensive and delicious. My go-to, Chicken Fried Chicken, with gravy please! Sweet Tea is perfect! Now, I'll admit this is not fine dining by any mean's but for the price point it beats fast food that is dang near the same cost. Employees are nice, and ambiance is causal. Love this little location. This is going to have to be a heavy rotation spot. Definitely recommend. read more

First time there and the waitress was rude. And she couldn't handle her tables the manager Mike Williams didn't help the situation so upset didn't even get a chance a eat and before everything took place I wanted to order more food, but was scared that the waitress might do something to my food not saying she was that type of person but the world we live in maybe I will try somewhere else read more

The food is good, the servers work hard and are friendly, and its like a cosy ambiance !

The picture speaks for itself. Why does half of the pasta not have sauce touching it? That's a problem for me because how did you make the pasta if the Alfredo sauce is separate? Then I asked for additional Alfredo on the side and the cup is not even filled up a quarter of the way. Who's drunk Uncle cooked this mess in the dark?? Cheddars is going down. The quality of the food as well as the freshness. I literally could have made this myself and it would've been 10 times better. If yall want bomb Alfredo come to my house instead! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Grilled Shrimp Alfredo - Comfort Food Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

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I'm continuing with the WORST rated spots in the D.C. area. Every time I'm taking the flight out to Waldorf this spots parking lot is PACKED!! This restaurant is rated 3.9 stars on Google, but 2.5 stars on Yelp...Let's see who's right!! . Where I am: @cheddarskitchen . Location Reviewed: 15804 Crain Hwy., Brandywine M.D. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://m.cheddars.com . Items Reviewed: Their Half n Half (Arnold Palmer $2.75). DECENT. I tasted the powder tea, & lemonade. Doctored up with a couple real lemons & tea bags, might get more folks ordering this. Their Honey Butter Croissants (4 croissants doused in honey butter Free $.99-for the first 4). STAMP!! BUTTERY, sweet, & simple!! I'd get these again!! Don't ask me why 2 are more buttered than the other 2!! Their Trio Sampler (with Spinach Dip, Chicken Tenders, Chips, Salsa, & Nachos Cheese $12.49). This whole platter...DECENT. The spinach dip was cheesy, the chips were chip'n, & the tenders were chicken. Everything did its job...but that's it. Their Monte Cristo Sandwich (with smoked ham, & turkey, American, & cheddar cheeses, inside a battered deep fried confectionery sugar dusted bread, raspberry jam, & fries $11.79). The sandwich was DECENT. Tasty, crisp, & thick, but greasy!! PASS on the fries...cold upon arrival. PASS on the jam...it just was t necessary for ME. Their Full Rack Of Baby Back Ribs (with a broccoli & cheese casserole, a loaded baked potato. & bbq sauce $20.99). PASS. Unfortunately the ribs were saturated in seasoning that made them inedible via the salt content. I wanted this to be better, maybe this is an isolated incident...but yeah PASS. The broccoli...DECENT. A tad bit too much cheese!! Their Loaded potato...DELICIOUS!! Although they forgot to put bacon bits on this, it was buttery , & cheesy !! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: Initially I had to wait almost 30 mins to be seated via an err on the hostess part. So...PASS!! But my waitress rectified that by being super attentive!! I'd say the Yelp rating of 2.5 stars is accurate!! . Parking: Decent. . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Sauce Pocket . Recommendations: The Croissants. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH read more

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Great flavorful food for reasonable prices. The staff is very personable and lively. Often joking and amicable. The bartenders tend to be heavy-handed... So beware! Lots of options from the barrel to the top shelf Not the spot for healthy balanced meals. But if you want to enjoy some southern style dishes without any inhibitions.... Come on IN! read more

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Second Chance. Last time I was here was four years ago... right after Covid. So, it can only get better, right? Place was packed on a cold rainy Friday evening. Lots of folks. Good sign. Our server Daisy, was bright and informed us of all the changes and improvements. The honey butter croissant (2?) were brought out with our waters. My guy said that they were good, cold but good He opted for the Bourbon glazed salmon with shrimp. He requested the 8oz size. I don't know if it was he didn't think it was. I went for the Bacon cheeseburger. The burger wasn't bad. Enormous tomato chunks (lol) but medium like I asked. I also swapped the fries for the house salad and got the appetizer tower of onion rings. They were delicious! Light crunchy and not greasy at all. The high note for me. Daisy was very attentive and checked on us often. Making sure we had everything and quick to provide service. This place is just okay as fine as a restaurant goes. The menu isn't vast or anything to write home about. There's a big bar area, a big dining area with a fish tank. All in all, the stars were for the VAST improvement from my previous experience. It definitely was better than before. If I were to visit again, I would probably go for apps and drinks. Maybe their frozen drink machine will be working ( it wasn't on this night) I'll definitely get the onion ring tower, again. read more

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I took my 2 teenage Grands to Cheddar's on 8/5/26. It was just before 3pm. The restaurant wasn't crowded and we were promptly seated. We were greeted by Takai "T". The three of us knew what we wanted and placed our order. T was on it! Our meal was delivered within just a few minutes, and everything was delivered at the same time, which was what we wanted. The food was very good, seasoned well. Good size portions. And I thought the price was reasonable. T did such an awesome job anticipating our needs w/extra napkins, and refilling our drinks. Each of us had ordered different drinks but somehow she remembered them and placed them in front of each of us w/o asking, now who ordered...I never felt like T left us hanging waiting for a thing! To me a Great server is everything! When we stood up to leave I realized T's area was packed w/customers. I see why! Thanks Cheddar's for a good meal. Thanks T for being a great Server! 5 out of 5 stars from the 3 of us! read more

Lynn was an absolutely wonderful and attentive server. This spot is awesome! Great food, beautiful atmosphere, above and beyond service! Highly recommend for a great weekend brunch. read more

We needed something quick that wasn't too far away and decided to order from here. The price matched the food. This may not be a place you will take someone to impress them but the food is adequate. We ordered to go but the staff were friendly and the place seemed like a chill place to dine in. This is definitely an affordable spot. What we paid for a "family" meal we can easily spend more than that just for an appetizer elsewhere. read more

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Whoo Hoo, it's All about Making Gr8 Memories. Thanks Cheddar's on Oct 1st 2025 for being the Perfect spot for my Friends and I to Gather, it was Amazing. We took over the inner area w/approximately 27 people. One by one each person made their way. In the days we're living in, I'm Happy to have had our local restaurant serve us. Cheddar's for the Win. The Staff and Management r TOP-Notch, thanks again... PEACE read more

Best chicken tenders in town oh and the honey mustard is great the bar tender is great drinks always good

My wife and I decided to go here on a Tuesday afternoon. We were immediately greeted by the hostess as soon as we walked in and were seated right away. Our waiter came and brought us some honey butter croissants and water to start with. The croissants were delicious! My wife and I both ended up getting two huge margaritas for $6.99 each, which was an absolute steal! We thought maybe those were happy hour prices, but we found out those were the standard prices. For our entrées, we both ordered the chicken tenders and half rack of ribs combination. The combination also came with two side orders. I had red beans and rice and the seasoned green beans for my sides. This was a lot of food for only $21. The ribs were absolutely amazing, they were finger licking good. The chicken tenders might be some of the best chicken tenders I've had in my life. The red beans and rice was surprisingly better than I anticipated and I would definitely get them again. The seasoned green beans were a little bit more on the sweet side than on the savory side, which isn't my preference, but they weren't bad. For dessert, we decided to split the fried apple pie. This was just enough for two people and was an amazing dessert. Our waiter was very nice and super attentive. She constantly checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed the entire evening. Overall, this was such a great experience with amazing food and good drinks all for an amazing price. read more

I had the thickest soup I have ever seen I couldn't even turn the container. It was extremely salty then I was given a salad with a mountain of cheese and three small chicken tenders. Absolutely unacceptable. I called and instead of offering a refund because I still had all of the food uneaten I was only given the option of a gift card or remake. You think I want to get high blood pressure re ordering the food. Not only that he sent a gift card that was even the full amount spent absolutely disgusted. read more

ALERT...be careful what you order from Cheddars I was there with my family on Sunday the 8th I ordered steak tips and the amount of salt and pepper on this dish was so much I had to spit it out my daughter had the same issue I got a headache and couldn't get the pepper taste out of my mouth.The waitress said that these dishes are typical for being over seasoned.I reached out to management no one got back to me. read more

I stopped in with my sisters on Saturday evening for dinner. It was a party of 5, and despite the full parking lot, I was surprised that we didn't have to wait to be seated. The hostess and wait staff were very friendly and accommodating to my tables needs. I have not been to this restaurant in years, and do not remember them having Croissants slathered in honey butter for the table. They were excellent, and a very unique bread option compared to what is typically offered at restaurants in my opinion. I ordered the Sirloin and tenders combo. The food was pretty good, my only complaint was how tough the green beans were. I could barely pierce them with my fork. However they did have great flavor. I give it a 4/5 stars. Oh, if you drink alcohol, get the Painkiller. You're welcome :) read more

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The costumer service and the food is delicious. The accuracy of my order also played a good part that caused everything to go well. I got more than what was expected. read more

we waited for 45 min only to get seated and order our food and waited another hour while everyone around us who came in after us got thier food. the ribs were not fall off the bone, baked potatoe was over done . only thing good was the drink. if you want to socialize for drinks , good but food is not at its best or the service. very disappointed . read more