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Key to entree prices:

$ — less than $10

$$ — $10-$20

$$$ — more than $20

AREAWIDE

Applebee’s — Varied menus, appetizers and desserts. Open daily. 3851 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park (784-6199); 1375 28th St. SW, Wyoming (261-2558); 4955 28th St. SE (977-1900); 1685 Market Place Drive SE, Caledonia (698-9342); 4488 Potomac Ave. SW, Grandville (534-8173); 3250 Grand Ridge Drive NE (364-9492); 4475 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Walker (453-3623); 615 S. Greenville West Drive, Greenville (754-7669); 638 W. State St., Hastings (269/945-6090); 3134 Beeline Road, Holland (616/786-4446); 3039 Commerce Lane, Ionia (523-1102); applebees.com. $

Arnie’s — Sandwiches, homemade soups, desserts, assortment of dinner entrees, fresh-baked takeout items from the local chain’s ovens. Open daily. 3561 28th St. SE (956-7901); Old Mill Arnie’s, 31 Squires Street Square, Rockford (866-4306); 777 54th St. SW (532-5662); arniesrestaurants.com. $

Bagger Dave’s — Family friendly burger tavern featuring Michigan craft beers. Open daily. 2817 Kraft Ave. SE in Cascade Township (977-4349); 241 W. Fulton St. in downtown Grand Rapids (233-0766); 3333 West Shore Drive in Holland (616-796-8367); 4553 Canal Ave. SW in Grandville (608-7498);baggerdaves.com. $

Big Boy — American classic menu featuring salad bar, burgers, sandwiches, hand-dipped milkshakes and affordable breakfasts. Open daily. 407 Pearl St. NW (451-2717); 4950 Wilson Ave. SW, Wyoming (530-0004); bigboy.com. $

Brandywine — The two location have similar menus featuring soup and salad, several south-of-the-border items and breakfast. Open daily. 1345 Lake Drive SE (774-8641); 2844 East Beltline Ave. NE (363-1723). $, $$

Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille — Locally-owned eatery has been a West Michigan mainstay for more than 45 years. Features signature sizzling steak. Open daily. Locations include: 401 Leonard St. NE (454-9368); 3475 Fairlanes SW, Grandville (531-6210); 5510 28th St. SE, Cascade (285-7800); 4157 S. Division Ave., Wyoming (534-5421) and 12234 James St, Holland (616-393-0028); 6450 100th St. SE, Caledonia (616-891-6055).

Carino’s Italian — This chain restaurant features family-sized platters or individual servings, pizza, pasta, meat and seafood dishes; curbside service available as well as call-ahead seating. Open daily. 2183 East Beltline Ave. NE, 363-7100; 3015 West Shore Drive, Holland, 738-5200; carinos.com. $

Carrabba’s Italian Grill — Owned by parent company Outback, this eatery offers classic Italian favorites such as wood-fired pizzas, fire-roasted chicken and antipasti. Open daily. 3441 Century Center St. SW, Grandville (261-3020); 4061 28th St. SE (940-9865), carrabbas.com. $$

Chili’s — Southwestern decor and fare, with a wide variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Open every day. 2135 East Beltline Ave. NE (361-1972); 4580 28th St. SE (949-5892); 770 54th St. SW, Wyoming (261-9733, chilis.com. $

Denny’s — These neatly outfitted restaurants, part of a national chain, offer some of the largest menus in the area. Senior-citizen menu. Open around the clock. 3127 Plainfield Ave. NE (363-5116); 715 44th St. SW (532-9227); 3900 28th St. SE (942-8951), 631 E. 24th St., Holland (393-0355), dennys.com. $

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que — Instead of napkins, Famous Dave’s provides rolls of paper towel. Smoky, flame-kissed meat with lots of various sauces, salads, sandwiches, burgers, combo meals and desserts. Open daily. 4505 Canal Ave. SW, Grandville, 301-7711, famousdaves.com. $-$$$

First Wok — More than 100 options of standard Asian cuisine. Open daily. 2301 44th St. SE (281-0681); 3509 Alpine Ave. NW (784-1616 or 784-1818); 6740 28th St. SE (575-9088). $

Hunan — Takeout and a dine-in seating area offer a wide range of Chinese cuisine, including seafood, chicken, pork and vegetarian dishes. Open daily. 1263 Leonard St. NE (458-0977); 1740 44th St. SW, Wyoming (530-3377); hunangrc.com. $$

Mr. Burger Restaurants — Find breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts at this family-owned and operated Grand Rapids mainstay. Quality, service, cleanliness, good value and no tipping. 2101 Lake Michigan Dr, NW (453-6291); 950 44th SW ,Wyoming (538-0363); 1750 44th SE, Kentwood (455-8604); 5181 Northland Drive NE, Plainfield Twp. (363-3888); 2300 28th SW, Wyoming (538-4439); 5835 Balsam Drive, Hudsonville (662-5088). $

Olga’s Kitchen —Signature sandwiches, salads and desserts, mostly Greek-style creations. Open daily. 2213 Wealthy St., East Grand Rapids (456-0600); Woodland Mall, 3169 28th St. SE (942-8020); Rivertown Crossing Mall, 3700 RiverTown Parkway (531-6572); olgaskitchen.com. $

Olive Garden —Franchised chain of Italian restaurants offers many appetizers, soups and a slew of pasta dishes with endless complimentary breadsticks and salad. Menus on cassette for the vision-impaired. Open daily. 3883 28th St. SE (940-1632); 3030 Alpine Ave. NW (785-0087); 4499 Potomac Ave., Grandville (406-0852), olivegarden.com. $, $$

On the Border —The trademark “Guacamole Live” tableside service, fantastic fajitas and margaritas distinguish OTB from the rest of the Tex-Mex chains, and the decor and ambience feel refreshingly festive. 3195 28th St. SE, Kentwood (385-4649); 3676 Potomac Ave., Grandville (257-3185). $, $$.

Oriental Forest —Buffet-style Chinese restaurant features more than a dozen entrees, fruits and desserts, ice cream and soups. Open daily. Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming (538-9988). $

Outback Steakhouse —“Down Under” theme and American fare with spice; home of the Bloomin’ Onion appetizer. Open daily. 3650 28th St. SE (957-7932); 3333 Century Center St. SW (724-2329); 3475 Alpine Ave. NW (785-9686); outback.com. $, $$

Red Geranium Cafe — Meals offer home-cooked slant featuring breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, soup, salads. Open daily. 6670 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, 656-9800; 5751 Byron Center Ave. SW, Wyoming, 532-8888. $

Red Lobster —Seafood combination plates, long list of standards appears on the menu, with a highlight on fresh fish and shrimp dishes. Open daily. 3920 28th St. SE (949-9190); 3464 Rivertown Point Circle SW (406-1190); 1681 Sternberg Road, Muskegon (231-798-9586), redlobster.com. $$

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers —Specializes in burgers as well as a small selection of other entrees, salads, soups and sandwiches. Restaurant pays homage to pop culture with a celebrity theme. Open daily. 3722 Potomac Circle SW, Grandville (257-3962); 3195 28th St. SE (957-1430); 3379 West Shore Drive Holland (994-9855); redrobin.com. $, $$

Russ’ Restaurant —This West Michigan original offers an extensive menu of hearty dinners, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts, all a la carte. Many locations in Grand Rapids and Holland; call 454-4449, Russ’ corporate office, for further information; russrestaurants.com. $

Sam’s Joint — Five locations famous for the house ribs and lake perch. 7449 68th St., Alaska (698-1833); 15520 48th Ave., Coopersville (837-8558); 2412 S. Briggs Road, Middleville (269/795-3965); 6618 Grand Haven Road, Spring Lake (231-798-7155); 675 N. 10th St., Plainwell (269/685-8235), sams-joint.com. $$ Â

Sundance Grill — Famous for its creative omelet selections, the Southwest-flavored restaurant also serves dinner in its Cascade and downtown locations. Open daily. 5755 28th Street SE (956-5644); 151 Ottawa Ave. NW (776-1616); sundancegrill.com. $, $$

T.G.I. Friday’s — Casual spot for meals. Open daily. 3345 28th St. SE, Woodland Shopping Center parking lot (957-3911); 50 Monroe Center downtown (742-8443); 3700 RiverTown Parkway SW at RiverTown Crossings mall (257-8801); 3179 Alpine Ave. NW, 791-8443; tgifridays.com. $

Texas Roadhouse — Buckets of salted peanuts, steaks, chili, ribs, chicken, fish and more. Open daily. 3776 28th St.. SE (575-0361); 4381 Canal Ave. SW, Grandville (530-7427); 5250 S. Harvey St., Muskegon (231-798-1072), texasroadhouse.com. $, $$

Uccello’s Ristorante — Italian fare from pasta to pizzas, plus appetizers, burgers, steak, burritos and seafood. Open daily. 4787 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Walker, 735-5520; 3940 Rivertown Pkwy. SW, Grandville, 249-9344; 2630 East Beltline Ave. SE, 954-2002; 8256 Broadmoor SE, Caledonia, 891-5958; uccellos.com. $-$$$

Village Inn Pizza Parlor — Locally owned group offers pasta, Mexican fare and, of course, pizza. Both locations provide full table service. Open daily. 2215 44th St.. SE, Kentwood (281-1444); 934 S. Washington St., Holland (392-1818), vipizza.net. $, $$

Vitale's - Grand Rapids institution has six locations offering pizza, subs, traditional Italian food and more; breakfast now being served at Leonard St. NE location. Open daily. 834 Leonard St. NE (458-8368 main restaurant, 458-3766 takeout, 458-2090 sports bar); 400 Ada Drive, Ada (676-5400); 3868 West River Drive, Comstock Park (784-6044 restaurant, 784-5011 takeout); 5779 Balsam Drive, Hudsonville (662-2244); 5380 S. Division Ave., Kentwood (530-8500); 59 West Washington Ave., Zeeland (772-5900). vitalespizza.com. $, $$.

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