I'm terrible with deciding what I want to do for my birthday. BPDmom wants to take me out to dinner, and I'm turning 21 so she's insisting it's a big deal. But I can't decide where to eat that is good yummy food that won't make her complain. What do you guys do for birthdays? Does anyone have a favorite chain restaurant for celebrating?
I like to go somewhere with lots of options - a buffet place or a make-your-own place, if I can manage it. that or somewhere neutral enough that everyone's likely to find something they like (i.e. somewhere with pasta, pizza, sandwiches/mains, a little of everything)...
My roommate usually goes to Texas Roadhouse or Olive Garden. My family hates chain restaurants, so they typically pick somewhere slightly upscale (no formal dress code, but don't wear jeans). My parents are also into sushi, so that's an option for us. Anything that's likely to have one or more things that everyone can eat - like, not a steakhouse if you've got a vegan. Since you're turning 21, she will probably want to buy you a drink, so a brewpub or something with a decent cocktail menu are also both things you might want to consider.
