Cheddars Scratch Kitchen - Denton (TX)

3 /5 Amy Wendell: The restaurant was decent overall. The service was excellent, friendly & attentive staff who made us feel welcome. However, the food was just okay. It wasn’t bad, but it didn’t really stand out either. A good place if you value great service, but the food could use a little more flavor or creativity.

5 /5 Hangry’s Buffet: Our server was the best! Name was Jenna if I remember correctly. Very attentive and very friendly, helped us decide what to order, knew the menu from top to bottom including drinks. The butter croissants are fluffy and delicious! I wish they were endless but you can always order more for $2, we got the triple sampler and it fed 4 of us as an appetizer, it is a hefty portion. We all had the baby back ribs, some with shrimp and another one of us had the chicken pot pie. Food portions are great, food came out well cooked and hot, drinks were always refilled, we didn’t have to chase the server for anything.

3 /5 Wendy McKim: The food was ok. The pasta was completely overcooked though. The croissants they give you at the beginning of the meal are delicious!! The booths and tables are small, but pretty private. The server was very friendly!

5 /5 Kara Passmore: Outstanding Experience at Cheddar’s! I went to Cheddar’s for the first time tonight, and in all my years living in Texas, I’ve never had such excellent service and food at such a great price. From the moment we walked in, the experience was wonderful — the host at the front greeted us warmly, asked how we were doing, and even checked to make sure the seats she offered were to our liking. We genuinely felt cared for from the very start. The atmosphere was phenomenal — the lighting was easy on the eyes, the space felt classy, and the music was at the perfect volume: noticeable but still great for conversation. The seating was also very comfortable and stylish. Our waiter, Lucas, was absolutely amazing. He was upbeat, attentive, and checked on us at just the right times. His positive energy carried through to every table he served, and you could tell he truly enjoyed his job. It was also a nice touch that the manager stopped by to check in with us — something many higher-priced restaurants don’t even do. As for the food, everything was phenomenal. The burger was thick, juicy, and had that perfect flame-grilled flavor rather than just a pan-seared one. The fries were crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. The ribs were tender, well-coated in barbecue sauce without being smothered, and had a generous amount of meat — unlike many other places that charge more for less. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. From the moment we were greeted to the last bite of food, everything was exceptional. I’ll definitely be coming back — and asking for Lucas again!