The Ultimate Dad Restaurant Has 51 Locations in Illinois

Father's Day might be over, but if you're running a week late, don't worry, dads love leftovers. Even if you follow through with an after-Dad's Day dinner with the old man, you can take him to this spot, and apparently, everything will be that much better.

This Dad-Approved Restaurant Chain Took the Top Spot—and It Tracks

You know, I should have seen this one coming, too. I came across this list: America's Casual Dining Restaurant Chains, Ranked by Dads. The sole reason this restaurant is number one might be the commercial jingle. Also, in total dad fashion, it's a jingle that's 1000 years old, further proving some dads refuse to move on and are still singing it to this day.

Classic Dad says these are the ten best Dad restaurants, ranked from 10-1:

• Denny's
• Ruby Tuesday
• Bob Evans
• Cracker Barrel
• Red Lobster
• Outback Steakhouse
• Applebee's
• Olive Garden
• T.G.I. Friday's

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If Your Dad Starts Singing About Ribs, You Know the Winner

Still guessing what tops the list? Ask your dad what he thinks about baby back ribs. If he starts low-key humming the song, you've got your answer, Chili's.

They’ve got as many crazy specials as Applebees, they’re as kitsch as T.G.I. Friday’s, and there’s a non-zero chance that your dad is in one right now getting lightly drunk off of margaritas. It truly is the ultimate dad casual restaurant chain.

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Where to Find Chili’s in Rockford, Illinois

• 6330 East State Street
• 1510 West Lane Road

Illinois Loves Chili’s—And So Do Dads

Overall, there are 51 Chili's restaurants in Illinois, and in each one, there's probably a dad or two chanting "I want my baby back..." like it's some kind of sacred hymnal.