Treat Yourself To A Mini Tropical Vacation Without Stepping On A Plane At Cheddar's
This post was sponsored by Cheddar's. All opinions are mine.
It's mid-July and the kids have been out of school for almost two months now. It is crazy that summer is halfway over and the dreaded "s" word will be starting before we know it. I have really enjoyed having the boys at home, believe it or not. Most days are actually fun and they bring joy to my day. However....I am looking forward to those few sweet vacations we have planned this summer, and some unplanned. No, we are not going to the beach, although I wish that we were. Vacations for this mama include anytime Daddy takes the boys outside so I can have some quiet, trips to the grocery store on a slow weekday morning, and those glorious times that we can go to places like Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. I don't have to cook, I don't have to listen to kids say "I don't want that" when I serve a meal, and....we can get a taste of tropical islands in an air conditioned environment. 
My family has loved Cheddar's for a long time. My parents used to always request this restaurant when coming to visit us. I remember many times when we would take our then infant first born and he would gaze at the huge fans and decorations and play with the ice in Grampy's water. Well, Cheddar's has only gotten better with age and now we love it even more.
After a recent visit, we all left full and happy and the kids have mentioned more than once that they cannot wait to go back and I cannot wait, either! There are so many delicious, unique food options that one trip is just not enough.
I wanted a tropical taste, so I ordered the Sweet Heat Chicken & Shrimp meal. It was a beautifully prepared chicken breast stacked with grilled shrimp and mango chili sauce over ginger rice. There was also a garden salad tossed with tomato herb vinaigrette that wonderfully complemented the spiciness of the meal. Another tropical-inspired dish is the Grilled Tilapia and Shrimp with Mango Salsa.
Hubby ordered the classic Monte Cristo and loved it! He was impressed with his salad that came with a buttery croissant. Yum!
As I was enjoying my tropical meal, I looked over and saw my middle son, one who isn't the typical cheeseburger and fries guy (which my other two devoured, by the way!) He was happily and pleasantly eating his kids' meal...Penne Pasta Marinara. He wanted chicken, as well, which the kitchen was happy to add for him. While I would have paid big bucks to see all three of my kids actually eating what they ordered, kids' meals at Cheddar's are only $4.99 and yes, that DOES come with drinks.
So there you have it. Mom and Dad happy, delicious iced tea, tropical meals, hearty kids' meals that come with a drink, scrumptious buttery croissants, crisp salads, and much, much more. If you really want to pretend you're on a tropical vacation, they have a vast array of tropical drinks, as well!
Cheddar's was the perfect mini vacation for this mom!
I would order the chicken fried steak with a side of mashed potatoes.
The COUNTRY FRIED STEAK sounds good.
I love that they have a lighter side menu. I would love to try the lemon pepper chicken.
Ohhhh, they just opened one here in town months back but they are always so darn busy! Good sign I guess! I have already checked the mean out and I am torn between the country fried steak or country fried chicken! Everything sounds amazing!
I would order the Chicken Fried Steak.
I would have the BBQ ribs.
I would order the bbq ribs at cheddars
I'd love to order the New Orleans Pasta!
Key West Chicken and Shrimp sounds delicious!
I would get the Top Sirloin steak and side salad!
I think I might order the smokehouse burger, it sounds really good. I haven't been to our local Cheddar's, but I think it's time for me to visit and try it out.
I'd like to try the Cheddar's Club Sandwich!
One of my favorite meals at Cheddar's is the Hawaiian chicken salad! Even my teen, who isn't a fan of salads and a picky eater, loves this salad!
The TOP SIRLOIN STEAK* & RIBS sounds good to order.
I want to try the Tito’s Watermelon Vodkarita with a Philly Cheesesteak!
The last couple of times we ate at Cheddars, my daughter ordered their salmon/strawberry salad. I think I'll order that myself the next time. I love so many of the items on their menu!
I like the salmon at Cheddar's! I have debated on getting the Monte Cristo before, as I loved them when I was a child... I'd have loved to see a photo of it!
Think I would try the New Orleans Pasta.
I would order the Loaded Russet Potato Skins and Moonshine Mary to drink.
I would order the HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD.
I think I might like to order the smokehouse burger, it sounds really good. I haven’t been to our local Cheddar’s, but I think it’s time for me to visit and try it out.
I would order the Vegetable Plate.
I'll order Cheddar's club sandwich!
I would order the country fried chicken and the Cheddar's legendary monster cookie.
I would love to try the Chicken fried chicken, plus all their sides sound amazing!
Tito’s Watermelon Vodkarita
I would order New Orleans Pasta.
I would like to order Cheddar's Club sandwich!
It is hard to decide on just one I love most everything on the menu but my favorite choice would be New Orleans Pasta
I would order the BBQ CHICKEN PLATTER
I would get the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes.
I would order Gigi's Baked Spasagna.
I think I might order the smokehouse burger or the lemon pepper chicken, they sound really good. I haven’t been to our local Cheddar’s, but I think it’s time for me to visit and try it out.
I would like to try Cheddar's Club Sandwich!
I want to try the COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN.
I really love going there and eating their awesome appetizers but I really want to try the Buffalo Chicken Wrapper!
I think I might order the smokehouse burger, it sounds really good. I haven’t been to our local Cheddar’s, but I think it’s time for me to visit and give it a try.
I'd like to have their Club Sandwich!
Probably the country fried steak.
I have always loved chicken fried steak so I will be trying that..
I would order the GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO.
I would order Key West Chicken & Shrimp.
The Philly Cheese steak.
I think I might like to order the smokehouse burger, it sounds really good.
I'd like to have the Cheddar's Club Sandwich!
I would like to try their chicken tenders and shrimp. Two of my favorite things.
I would order a Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad.
Love chedders
I want to try the HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE.
The Monte Cristo sandwich is right up my alley! My sides would be a house salad and southern green beans