Consumers weigh in: Restaurants they’re most likely to recommend

Consumer Picks survey respondents rated 173 restaurants on 10 attributes, including Food Quality, Cleanliness and Atmosphere and Likely to Recommend. Likely to Recommend scores represent the percentage of respondents who said they "definitely" or "probably" would recommend the chain.

Sarku Japan

Sarku Japan had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the four Limited Service/Asian chains, with a score of 69.8 percent.

Corner Bakery Cafe

Corner Bakery Cafe had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the six Limited Service/Bakery-Cafe chains, with a score of 70.8 percent.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 13 Limited Service/Beverage-Snack chains, with a score of 77.9 percent.

Sizzler

Sizzler had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the seven Limited Service/Buffet chains, with a score of 68.6 percent.

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 11 Limited Service/Chicken chains, with a score of 80.7 percent.

In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 19 Limited Service/Hamburger chains, with a score of 82.5.

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Häagen-Dazs

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Häagen-Dazs had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 11 Limited Service/Frozen Treats chains, with a score of 78.1 percent.

Rubio's

Rubio's had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the eight Limited Service/Mexican chains, with a score of 78.9 percent.

Jet's Pizza

Jet's Pizza had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 14 Limited Service/Pizza chains, with a score of 77.4 percent.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station East Coast Subs had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 16 Limited Service/Sandwich chains, with a score of 74.4 percent.

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 3 Limited Service/Specialty chains, with a score of 59.7 percent.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 6 Casual Dining/Italian-Pizza chains, with a score of 76.3 percent.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the three Casual Dining/Seafood chains, with a score of 77.6 percent.

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the five Casual/Steak chains, with a score of 73.9 percent.

The Cheesecake Factory

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The Cheesecake Factory had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 26 Casual Dining/Varied Menu chains, with a score of 77.8 percent.

MORE: The Cheesecake Factory leads Casual Dining with menu variety

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the five Fine-Dining chains, with a score of 82.5 percent.

First Watch

First Watch had the highest Likely to Recommend score of the 16 Family-Dining chains, with a score of 72 percent.