The 20 Most Popular Restaurants for Baby Boomers and Seniors

This list is worthless

Of course the list is full of national chains. They are the only ones that are, well, national. So local diners, pizza joints and yes, even hot dog stands, don't stand a chance against those with hundreds, and even thousands of locations.

The results would be far more informative if they listed percentage of meals taken at each location. Betcha local eateries would fare far better when they are grouped together the same way the national chains were.

bob of IL @ May 06, 2009 21:44:45 PM

The 20 Most Popular Brand-Name Restaurants Among Those Age 55 and Older

You'd think these Brand-Name Restaurants would offer discounts or some rewards for our loyalty. Their commercials don't even feature over 55 year old actors.Guess they want us to think eating there will keep us young...Fat chance!

repete of @ May 06, 2009 20:16:46 PM

Popular Restaurants.

I am saddened to see all the chain restaurnats on the list. Most disappointing is most of them sell unhealthy food, high in fat and sodium. Folks better start supporting the local businesses or there will be none. And then we are back to no control over what we eat, how it it is prepared, frozen, treated, sprayed etc. and owned by corporate America. Look for the local bargans with real food.

Mary of NM @ May 05, 2009 17:57:38 PM

Much of it Tasteless American Slop

I don't believe the positive comments on Cracker Barrel. What it serves is not even real food -- and that goes for IHOP and the other purveyors of tasteless crap like "maple flavored syrup."

Robert of DC @ May 05, 2009 11:11:12 AM

Restaurants for Seniors

Texas Roadhouse!! Best beef I've ever had. They have specials Monday thru Friday, but I'd rather save up and have their Ribeye, and sit and savor. lol. Hard to find a consistently good steak, and this is it!

Maggie45 of AZ @ May 04, 2009 13:36:45 PM

I agree

I agree with HeyLady. While I (at65) eat at most on the list I love the Cracker Barrel. Love to browse the connected shop for unique items before or after eating. Plus the menu gives you lots of options and all taste great without breaking the bank!

Jackie Lynn of FL @ May 03, 2009 08:18:06 AM

Restaurants for baby boomers & seniors

I agree with the list, but we also use several of our local restaurants occasionally. The real problem is the cost of going to restaurants, regardless of whether they are "brand-name" as in the list or local ones. When the menu is opened and my wife or our family looks at the prices of the food, we know for sure that we could prepare the same meal or a similar meal for a LOT LESS than what we will pay at the restaurant.

As a result, we're staying home and eating at home a lot more than two years ago when I retired, and given the economy, usually we only go out when someone else is paying!!

L. Smith of MD @ May 01, 2009 13:58:37 PM