America’s Favorite Chain Restaurants

A new poll was conducted throughout the United States asking what your favorite chain restaurant is and the results may be surprising.

The Huffington Post conducted their annual Consumer Picks survey from Nation’s Restaurant News and The Cheesecake Factory was named America's Favorite Casual Dining Restaurant.

The online survey collected 4,805 responses from diners about their experiences with more than 173 brands nationwide. There were separate rankings for fine-dining restaurants and family-friendly spots, too, but The Cheesecake Factory "took the cake" in this survey. Why? If you have ever been there, you know that they have giant portions, every type of cuisine on one menu, and dessert is pretty much mandatory (hence the name).

Here's the top 10, although you might know some of them.  But don't worry, they're all expanding and should be invading your life soon.

1.  Cheesecake Factory

2.  The Melting Pot

3.  Bonefish Grill

4.  Red Lobster

5.  Romano's Macaroni Grill

6.  Carrabba's Italian Grill

7.  Olive Garden

8.  Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub

9.  Mellow Mushroom Pizza

10.  Chevy's Fresh Mex

How would you rank YOUR top 10 Favorite Casual Dining Chain Restaurants?