Two Chain Restaurants in Maine Have the Best Caesar Salads

According to a recent report, two chain restaurants found in Maine have been named to a list of places with the best Caesar salads in America.

Folks love a good Caesar salad because it’s rich, satisfying, and brings way more flavor than your average bowl of greens. It’s the kind of classic, craveable dish that never really goes out of style.

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Alright, now that we know that—who’s going around restaurant to restaurant, comparing Caesar salads, and what exactly makes a good one?

According to Eat This, Not That!, their list of the ‘7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Caesar Salads’ was based on expert opinions, chef insights, and the overall consistency, quality, and popularity of Caesar salads at major chains. The article also includes a brief history of the dish’s Italian roots and origin in Tijuana, Mexico, helping readers better understand what makes a Caesar salad truly stand out.

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So, with all that in mind, which chain restaurants in Maine were recently praised for having some of the best Caesar salads in the country?

Again, according to Eat This, Not That! and their recent report highlighting ‘7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Caesar Salads,’ the two chains with locations in Maine that made the list are Texas Roadhouse and Panera Bread.

Texas Roadhouse’s Caesar salad is a fan favorite in Bangor, Augusta, and Scarborough, known for its grilled chicken or salmon, crisp romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and zesty dressing.

Eat This, Not That! continues by pointing out that the salad’s popularity has even sparked Reddit threads full of copycat recipes, with fans calling the dressing ‘godly’ and admitting it's had them ‘in a chokehold for years.’

Panera Bread, with locations in Augusta, Auburn, Topsham, and several spots throughout southern Maine, offers a Caesar salad that’s become a go-to pick for many—including chefs.

As said by Eat This, Not That!, Chef AJ Capella of Summit House called it his top salad order at chain restaurants, highlighting its crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, seasoned croutons, and the option to add chicken for extra protein.

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And there you have it! If you’re craving a quality Caesar salad and want the convenience of a chain, Texas Roadhouse and Panera Bread might be your best bet.

What are your thoughts on this report from Eat This, Not That!? Where’s your favorite spot to grab a Caesar salad? We’d love to hear from you—feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app!

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