Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Selma

We were invited to this restaurant and honestly didn't know what to expect. I wasn't very hungry at the time, so please keep that in mind while reading my review.

During our journey to Austin, we decided to stop for lunch. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, and our drink and entree orders were taken promptly. However, we ended up waiting quite a long time for our food to arrive.

I'm pleased to say that Cheddars really does live up to its promise of being a made-from-scratch kitchen, just as their menu claims. They also provide a great gluten-free menu upon request.

The complimentary bread they served was honey butter fried croissants, which was a delightful and unique touch. For our appetizer, we chose the coconut and Wisconsin cheese, both of which were delicious. My husband particularly enjoyed the coconut shrimp, as it's one of his favorites, and it did not disappoint. For my main course, I ordered the chicken Alfredo, which came with broccoli and garlic Texas toast. It was tasty, although the broccoli was served in large florets. I thought it would have been better either served on the side or cut smaller to blend more easily with the pasta. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed my dish. My husband had the 8-ounce sirloin with fries and corn. He loved his steak; it was cooked to perfection, and he expressed a desire to return for another steak dinner soon. For dessert, we shared the monster cookie, which was a large cookie topped with ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry. I was hoping it would be gooey like a classic cookie, but it was still delicious. Overall, we had a great dining experience!

I had a fantastic dining experience! I ordered a half-rack of ribs and a combination of coconut shrimp, served with a broccoli cheddar casserole and carrots on the side. The food was excellent, and the service was superb!