Where are the good birthday dinner specials these days?

[brainiacfive]

My folks used to take me to a Japanese steakhouse in Columbus, but I don't think there are any in close driving distance here.

What national chains have good deals? And preferably ones that don't do the stupid birthday song thing.

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[havocthecat]

There's a Japanese hibachi place nearby (over by the SuperTarget on Randall), and they don't do the stupid birthday song thing if you don't ask them to.

[brainiacfive]

Is that JuRin?

[havocthecat]

Yep, that's the one. Have you been there before? I think there's a Benihana in Schaumburg too.

[brainiacfive]

Nope, I take it you have?

I did a search after you mentioned it and found a few reviews. Seems to be highly rated, except for one fellow who posted the same review on several sites saying he 'wasn't impressed' but still gave it 3 out of 5 stars.

No idea if they do a birthday special, but maybe worth checking out.

[mekkasimian]

FREE LAP DANCE AT KAHOOTS?

=M=

[brainiacfive]

I only go there for the coffee.

[brainiacfive]

But that reminds me - I need ideas from you two on good restaurants in Columbus. I'm getting a little tired of Johnny B's (and my diet doesn't allow me to enjoy it as much anyway).

I usually just do crap fast food restaurants and national chains, but since the new company guidelines give me a good per diem for dinner, but nothing for the other meals, I'm going to start splurging when I go there next.

[mekkasimian]

CAP CITY DINER?

=M=

[yeopard]

Famous Dave's gives you a free dessert on your birthday and won't do the singing if you ask them not to (I went there 2 years ago on my birthday and was spared the humiliation). If you do go to Benihana's, they will give you a free dessert which is pretty good (I took my mom to one this year).

[brainiacfive]

Thanks!

[yeopard]

No problem! You'll have to post a report about where you do decide to go. Have a great Birthday on Friday! :D

[quasievil_bunny]

Columbus, OH? Haiku is a great place to eat. And there's loads of good food at decent prices to be found at the North Market across from the convention center.

There's also La Chatelaine Bakery & Cafe in Worthington, which is down the road.

[brainiacfive]

Yes, Columbus, OH - where I used to live. I'm looking for things in my neck of the woods now, NW of Chicago.

[quasievil_bunny]

Ah. Can;t help with that then. I'm just familiar with what's all downtown.

Have a great Birfday!