I am a big fan of Darden Restaurants. Jaime, my girlfriend in Florida, works for Darden and I just love their restaurants. First, growing up I went to Red Lobster for my birthday every year until probably high school because I loved crab legs and still do. I even went last year to Red Lobster for my birthday for old times sake! I also can't get enough soup, salad and breadsticks (plus a side of alfredo sauce to dip the breaksticks in) at Olive Garden. But Seasons 21 may be the best restaurant of the chain, although I cannot speak for Bahama Breeze as I haven't tried it yet). Seasons 21 has everything on the menu under 475 calories. Mind you, that doesn't take into account ordering an appetizer and an entree and desserts, but when you're running a half marathon the next day, what's a few extra calories.
The food is delicious always. Erin, Jaime and I did a more family style meal when we ate there last week. We had the penne pasta with tiger shrimp, buffalo chicken salad and the quail. The best part of the meal, however, is the dessert. They bring out mini cakes in shot glasses. They are to die for. Erin even requested them at her bridal shower (sorry Erin, I think you'll be getting various cupcakes instead). We each had two desserts but did not want to stop there. Between the three of us we had 3 red velvets, 1 key lime pie, and 2 carrot cakes. We licked them clean practically.
