I rarely go to dinner with large groups, but when I find myself in a position to select a place for a table of 5+, this is what I suggest. The menus on the walls are a nice touch once you get used to crank-your-neck ordering, and the chicken with garlic mashed potatoes is worth taking home and serving at your table. Two of my nieces work in Buca's out of state, and everything I hear about the kitchen and their operations matches the positive dining experiences I have had the restaurants in several states now.
Pros: Multiple locations, Good food, Entertaining walls
Cons: Not ideal for 2 ppl, Waits can be long
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