I say no. You came for the free bread anyway, you might as well get as much as you want.
Below is a list of chain restaurants that offer free bread. I may have missed a few. If I did post a comment.
LongHorn - Not a fan of their steak but they have dang good bread and butter. It's homemade butter and the bread is warm, filling and is served on a bread board.
Red Lobster - The famous cheddar biscuits. This is possibly the best thing they offer at here.
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Warm bread served with olive oil and herbs in a dish. It's served steaming hot. However, for a real treat pass on the olive oil and ask for Carraba's butter on the side.
Olive Garden - Bread sticks, yes people go crazy for these bad boys. Personally I think they are a bit overrated, but somehow whenever I am there I still find myself stuffing 3-5 down my throat.
Outback - Honey wheat bread. It's good but only if it's served piping hot. For an added bonus ask for homemade honey butter on the side.
Cheesecake Factory - The serve a variety of breads in a basket, but the portion is not nearly enough. Then they leave you stranded at your table with a dish of evil frozen butter packets.
Bonefish Grill - Amazing bread, one of my favorites. They serve it with olive oil and herbs as well. Here is the bad news, they only have butter packets.
Hops - I miss Hops. They had the most unbelievable biscuits with sweet sauce on top.
Macaroni Grill - Another Italian bread favorite. Similar to Carrabba's with olive oil and herbs.
You have lots of great choices. But before you go practice saying, "Can I have more free bread?"
And if you really want to be Classy....ask for some take home with you.
(Editor's Note: Daniel Holm works for OSI Restaurant Partners, which owns Outback and Bonefish Grill.)
The free bread at restaurants is one of the great joys in life.
