Macaroni Grill, Not Bad At All for a Chain Restaurant

Last Sunday evening we decided to head to Macaroni Grill for dinner.
I wanted to do something different to kick off Ken's Birthday Week Celebration.
Even though it was our second choice for dinner, we were not disappointed in any way.
(We stop ed off at Tony Roma's first on 434 just south of 436 in Altamonte Springs, but the building was closed, and all of the identifying signage had been removed.)
So off we went to Macaroni Grill on 884 West State Road 436, in Altamonte Springs.
The service was cheerful, prompt and courteous; and therefore enjoyable.
Ken's appetizer was the Shrimp & Artichoke Dip (Shrimp, artichokes and spinach baked together with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Served with crispy croutons) That dish was delicious. I know because I helped Ken finish it.
I ordered the Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms (Mushrooms stuffed with crab and Italian seasonings, then baked to a golden brown) These were OK but the crab meat was not as tasty as I would have hoped and I am not a really big mushroom fan, so.... I had Ken help me with mine.
For the salad we both ordered something not on the menu and had the Spinne. It was removed from the menu 2 years ago and many people still ask for it by name and they make it for you even though it is not offered.) (A spinach salad sauteed with olive oil and roasted garlic, with pine nuts, capers and pecorino cheese.)The spinach is one of my favorite dishes at the Grill.
And for the main entree, we both had the Tuscan Rib-eye. (A 16 oz. bone-in Choice steak cooked to order, served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and fresh grilled asparagus.) The steak was great.
Overall, we were very happy with the food and the dining experience. It is a night and day comparison with the Olive Garden, which we do not care for very much.
The Macaroni Grill is certainly worth a return trip. It is consistent good food at moderate prices. Ken and Len give The Macaroni Grill, 3.5 forks