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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.3 (158 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Honey Butter Croissants (Lunch, March 2024, free).
    Laura S.

    01.04.25. We had actually planned to go to a different restaurant but the traffic on Plank Road was a mess, with many emergency vehicles and bumper-to-bumper slow traffic. Cheddar's was nearby, and we hoped that the traffic situation would be resolved by the time we finished our lunches. (It was). We were seated quickly, and were given our menus and two yummy honey butter croissants (gratis, 440 calories). I opted for the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad ($12.49), which features lemon pepper chicken, penne pasta, romaine lettuce and croutons (860 calories). My rating for this dish is 3/5. It was fine, but a little heavy on the dressing, and light on the chicken. It was as advertised, but a bit boring with so few ingredients. My husband opted for the Chicken Alfredo which was served with garlic bread ($14.79). This dish also included penne pasta, broccoli, and homemade Alfredo sauce (1,540 calories). My husband also rated his meal as 3/5. He said it was good enough but feels that Olive Garden has similar meals that are a better value because they include unlimited salad and breadsticks. We were seated in a booth in a separate room on the left, that felt quite isolated. In fact, if another couple wasn't seated near us, we not have seen our waitress or the activity of the restaurant again. Finally, a personal pet peeve for this and some other restaurants .... There has been increased pressure to tip more generously. The suggested gratuity "provided for your convenience" on the receipt first listed 22%, then 20%, and finally 18%. The old standard of 15% seems to have disappeared. Parking was free and plentiful, and provided easy access to/from Plank Road.

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    Diane K.

    I will only attest for the food I had mash potatoes, fried shrimp and Caesar salad and I tasted a chicken tender. Thee batter was perfect however the food ALL THE FOOD had no flavor at all not even salt . I asked for melted butter and was served the artificial butter sauce that also was tasteless The service was awful we waited long periods of time and i believe it's a host issue and not the server so much, when I hosted I was responsible for assigning tables. The server was lovely the service was out terrible. The ambiance was nice although it smelled of that dirty kitchen water smell restaurants gets, like the way Applebees use to smell just funky. The staff was very lovely. Oh and the bathrooms are DISGUSTING.

    Classic Chicken Sandwich
    Brian R.

    Been here twice. Great food and great service both times. The butter croissants are tasty. The Buffalo shrimp were surprising "fire" as the kids would say. The chicken sandwich was juicy and with a tasty batter.

    Monte Cristo
    Nou Nou S.

    I was finally able to make a visit. Theres plenty of parking lot, off Plank Rd (Rt. 3), in front of Sportsman and next to Dunkin. As you walked in, restaurant is clean, full bar on your right and dining areas all around. I ordered 3 items: 1) Classic Burger 2) Buffalo Beer Battered Shrimp 3) Monte Cristo. When you get seated, you will be asked if you want a croissant. I am glad I said yes, the croissant was airy, fluffy, had a nice crunch of the outer layer and drizzle with honey butter. When the buffalo shrimp arrived to the table with 8 pieces and cocktail sauce. It was so perfectly fried that you can even eat the tail. It was delicious. The monte cristo comes in four, stuffed with smoked ham, smoked turkey, cheese and served with a ramekin of raspberry preserves. This dish alone with fill you up because it's very heavy and rich. It tastes good with or without the jam. The classic burger was very good and prepare it to your liking. The burger was juicy, tender and delicious. I had impeccable service by my server Callie P. She was friendly, attentive, genuine and knowledgeable. I would definitely make a return visit to try other items on their menu.

    Kevin M.

    Decided to finally try Cheddars. Was greeted as I entered and was quickly seated. The waitress was super friendly and brought me a fresh Croissant. The dining area was pleasant but I happened to be seated next to a large group that was a little loud. But other than that it's a nice place to eat. I ordered the country fried chicken with a loaded baked potato and corn. Food came out promptly and was hot. The meal was delicious and plenty of food. I ended up spending about $20 with taxes included. The menu is varied with something for everyone.

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    Xander A.

    First time trying Cheddars. We did have a large table that we were waiting on. I arrived early to make sure we got our table and unfortunately,no one could be seated till at least 1/2 of the table arrives. This lunch was supposed to be to be a surprise, thank god, our guest of honor was running late. Food was good. Loved the croissants. They were a nice change for table food. The vibe was good. We were able to eat , drink and spend time together. Didn't get to try too much, stuck to the appetizers. Drinks were super good,

    Laura H.

    I was excited to see there is a Cheddar's so close. I came after the major lunch crowd. Looks upbeat and hasn't been opened that long. I didn't wait long to be seated and I asked for the bar area in a booth since they had smaller booths and it was just me. Bar tender took my order. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I did ask for onion rings but they no longer have them. I opted for the chicken tenders with hot sauce on the side. Came out not that long after. Food looked cooked until I cut into the tenders and it was pretty cool not steaming hot. It was like the tenders were cooked and then the fries weren't ready at the same time. I let the bartender know and she went to the kitchen to get me some more. I continued to eat my fries and slaw while I waited. Manager brought the new plate back out with more slaw and fries. She came back a few minutes later to see if the temp was right. It was. It's the little things that make a lasting memory. Will I be back? Yes.

    Key West Chicken & Shrimp
    Toni A.

    Overall, I think Cheddar's is nicer than the other chain restaurants. My husband and I were traveling to get on to 95 to go back South, but we needed a bite to eat. Cheddar's seated us right away. Our server was very nice, and she checked on us regularly. I had the Key West chicken and shrimp, which I thought was very tasty. The sauce and seasoning was delicious. The rice soaked up the sauce, which was super yummy. I loved the pineapple pico de gallo. My husband got the garlic tilapia and shrimp, which was also tasty. The croissants were nice and flakey, and the honey butter drizzled on was nice. The ambiance is a typical restaurant. An overall good experience with healthy options and tasty food.

    Santa Fe Spinach Dip
    Jasmine K.

    EXACT RATE- 4.5/5 SERVER- Eric (6/5 server!) Came here with a friend for a night bite and wasn't disappointed! FOOD- Spinach dip and Cheddar broccoli casserole They start you off with this glazed croissant... delicious, they charge for extras I'm pretty sure. I wasn't too hungry because I had dinner a few hours prior so I stuck to an appetizer and side. The dip was delicious! It comes with salsa on the side. The casserole was o.k. Nothing crazy. I could probably make something exactly the same at home using rice broccoli and the singles cheese slice. SERVICE- Amazing! We came in 30 minutes before closing and Eric was still attentive and friendly. He didn't rush us one bit and checked in to make sure we were all good. He was awesome. AMBIANCE- I wasn't expecting this place to look as nice as it did! Plenty booth seating (I'm a booth only gal) so that was great. I would definitely come back when I'm in the area!

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    1 year ago

    Not good food. Barely warm, dried out and flavorless meals. Do not recommend. Service is fine but overall disappointing restaurant.

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    Food and friendly staff were fast and fabulous! Fred and Lily are our top favorite servers!

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    Best food and service! We come from Richmond and we leave full and happy! Please open up in Richmond it would do so well!!

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