Cheesin’ at Cheesecake Factory

There’s something to be said about casual chain restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, which, while not the most romantic or the healthiest of choices, do the job simply and effectively. You won’t catch us having a romantic date night at the Factory. But a quick happy hour from 4 to 7 pm at the bar? You bet. Especially with full meals for under $10 and cocktails for $8.50.

We decided to find out if the dishes available on happy hour (of which there are a whopping 26) at The Cheesecake Factory were worth the limited price tag and were pleasantly surprised. Our personal favorite was the Korean Fried Cauliflower, which comes with a weighty portion tossed in sweet and spicy sauce. Very much worth the $8.75 price – though perhaps not the 1,150 calories consumed. But why come to a place that touts cheesecake as its number one menu item if you’re looking for healthy?

(Cauliflower fan? Check out our favorite cauliflower dishes around town.)

That was the thought process behind our order of the Buffalo Blasts. A wonton-esque fried shell conceals an inner layer of chicken, cheese, and buffalo sauce for this take on a traditional buffalo chicken wrap. While it may set you back on your diet, it’s filling and heartstoppingly delicious. We paired our snacks (meals) with The Cheesecake Factory’s discounted happy hour cocktails, which for us meant a margarita and a mojito, simple and sweet. We came away satisfied with the exact experience we’d asked for: affordable and easy.

2418 Ponce De Leon Blvd
305.529.0703
thecheesecakefactory.com