You want a meal that stretches your money and fills your plate, not a tiny portion that leaves you hunting for snacks later. This article points you toward chain spots that still deliver generous servings across buffets, pasta plates, Tex‑Mex entrees, steaks, Asian dishes, and breakfast stacks so you can get more food for what you pay.
You’ll find chains that routinely serve large portions and good value, plus tips on what to order to maximize leftovers and satisfaction. Keep reading to discover where your appetite meets price — from all‑you‑can‑eat options to hearty single‑plate classics.
Golden Corral – famous for all-you-can-eat buffet and huge portions
You can load your plate at Golden Corral’s all-you-can-eat buffet, where many stations offer longtime comfort foods and rotating hot dishes.
The chain focuses on value, so your meal often stretches farther than at à la carte restaurants.
Expect big servings of carved meats, sides, and desserts you can return to as often as you like.
Find locations and hours on the official Golden Corral site to plan your visit.
Olive Garden – generous pasta servings and unlimited breadsticks
You can get large pasta portions that stretch a meal into leftovers. The Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion has offered unlimited pasta, soup or salad, and breadsticks for about $13.99 in recent returns; price can vary by location.
Your plate arrives hot and filling, and those breadsticks keep coming. Check current availability and rules at Olive Garden’s promotional details before you go: https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/olive-garden-never-ending-pasta-bowl-2025-rcna225709
Chili’s Grill & Bar – big Tex-Mex plates that won’t break the bank
You’ll find large Tex‑Mex entrees like fajitas, ribs, and combo plates that stretch across the plate and often into a next‑day meal. Portions pair with midrange prices, so you can order generously without overspending.
If you want to check the full menu before you go, view Chili’s online menu for pickup or delivery.
Applebee’s – hearty American classics with large portions
You’ll find familiar comfort dishes like burgers, ribs, and pasta that come in generous portions meant to fill you up.
Menus and promotions often highlight value deals, such as the recent Really Big Meal Deal that pairs big sandwiches with fries and a drink for a low price (Business Wire).
If you want leftovers, order a full entrée—many plates are easy to split or save for later.
Check your local Applebee’s for current pricing and availability before you go.
Texas Roadhouse – massive steaks and sides
You can count on big portions at Texas Roadhouse, where steaks come in 12–20 ounce cuts and generous sides.
The chain pairs hearty ribeyes and porterhouses with made-from-scratch sides and their famous fresh-baked rolls, so one plate often feels like two.
If you want a family meal, check the Family Packs for an affordable way to feed several people.
See the official Texas Roadhouse site for menu details and current Family Pack options: https://www.texasroadhouse.com/
P.F. Chang’s – sizable Asian-inspired dishes
You’ll find generous portions across P.F. Chang’s menu, from hearty entrees to shareable appetizers.
Plates like Mongolian Beef and Chicken Lettuce Wraps stretch to left-overs or feeding two if you want.
Prices stay reasonable for the portion size at many locations, and you can check current offerings on P.F. Chang’s official site for the latest menu and locations.
IHOP – stacks of pancakes and filling breakfast combos
You can expect large pancake stacks and all-day breakfast combos that stretch your dollar. Plates pair pancakes with eggs, bacon, or steak so one order often feeds a big appetite.
The menu includes sweet and savory options plus occasional specialty pancakes. See IHOP’s full menu and prices for current items and deals.
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