In my mind, the standard for this category of food (American upscale casual dining) is Olive Garden. In comparison, with more nuance, I'd give this 3.5 stars. I've only ever been to the Cheesecake Fac

Large menu and generous portions, but overall experience was average. Food was decent, service felt rushed, and the atmosphere was very crowded. Fine for a casual meal, but nothing memorable.

My girlfriend and I stopped by The Cheesecake Factory in Cambridge just to look around, but we decided to stay for a meal. The bill came to about $100, and honestly, the food didn't feel like it was w