The 8 Best Family Restaurant Chains in America

8. Johnny Rockets 8. Johnny Rockets

This burger joint is doing away with its 1950s style in an attempt to stay relevant to diners. In an annual survey by Nation’s Restaurant News, the chain got high marks for service and food quality but low ones for value and customers being likely to return.

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7. Coco’s Bakery Restaurant 7. Coco’s Bakery Restaurant

Located in California, Arizona and Nevada, this chain offering American classics with a twist scored high for cleanliness and diners being likely to recommend it.

6. Shoney’s 6. Shoney’s

Known for its breakfast buffet, Shoney’s had the best rating for value among all the family dining chains. It also scored well for its service, menu variety and diners being likely to recommend it.

5. Bob Evans Restaurants 5. Bob Evans Restaurants

Started on a farm 60 years ago, this family-style chain received high scores for menu variety, food quality and likely to recommend.

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4. Original Pancake House 4. Original Pancake House

Founded in Oregon in 1953, this breakfast chain scored the best among the family dining chains for food quality and craveability.

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3. Shari’s Café and Pies 3. Shari’s Café and Pies

This Northwestern chain open every day of the year ranked highest in its category for menu variety and customers being likely to come back.

2. First Watch 2. First Watch

This restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch had the highest marks among all the family dining chains for cleanliness and diners being likely to recommend it.

1. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Known for its Southern home-style cooking, Cracker Barrel got the highest scores for service, reputation and atmosphere.