Critic's Review
Carrabba's is an "Italian" Fast food restaurant owned by the people who brought you Outback. The food here can be surprisingly good, given the chain restaurant roots. However don't expect to get great Italian food here if you're expectations are much higher than Olive Garden. They do have excellent wines by the glass. and good bread with fruity Italian oil dip. We had the PE mussels in wine and they were plentiful and very tender; in fact some of the best I've had in recent memory. The house salad is a loser; try the ceaser instead. A special of Sirloin and Chicken marsala served with perfectly crisp cooked vegetables featured overdone chicken but a sirloin that was tender and delicious. Another sirlioin order arrived medium rare (and perfect for my taste, however it was ordered well-done. Regular entries include a salad and choice of sides, such as any type of pasta with any type of sauce. The sirloin snafu resulted in some free dessert, and the tiramisu and espresso "bacino" are mini servings of delectable treats. Ask them to bring out the choices and for $2.25 you get the perfect sweet finish to your meal.
One of their new items, the Sirloin and "Speidino", features a nice 8oz sirloin and 2 shrimp and 2 scallops. The seafood is junk; overcooked and low quality. Just get the Sirloin and you'll be ok. Or better yet, just order a glass of wine and some bread.
