Location: Various locations along I-95

The 99 Restaurant has generous portions and low prices. You’ve got to try the broiled sirloin tips! One pound of tender, juicy, marinated, flame-broiled beef… and only $8.99! I’m hungry already. The “99″ is a small (about 60) family-owned regional chain of New England restaurants. Very popular with the locals, so you know it’s good. We’ve been to several in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and the quality, service and prices are consistently good.

Location: I-95 Various Locations

Ever since I was a little kid, my parents would drive from Philly to Disney via I-95, hitting all the Bob’s Big Boy/Shoney’s along the way. There used to be one in Delaware, but I don’t know if it still exists… Other good ones were in Roanoke Rapids, NC and Walterboro, SC. The food stops were how I timed the (18 hour) trip and how my parents switched driving spots. They had excellent club sandwiches, and never-to-be-equaled biscuits and gravy for any meal, anytime.

Location: I-95 exit 107, Wilson, North Carolina

Patrick’s Cafeteria has great southern food at great prices. I eat there whenever I head down south. If you like real southern food, this place cannot be beat. It’s located right off I-95, exit 107 in Wilson.

Location: I-95 Exit 119, Manning, South Carolina

My family and I where traveling to Florida and stopped at the Manning Shoney’s exit 119. This Restaurant was quite different than most Shoney’s restaurants we have visited. It was modern, and had one of the friendliest staffs we have ever encountered. The selection of food from the buffet was outstanding and menu food was also available. The management of this store deserves high praise. All aspects of our dinning experience were outstanding.

Location: Various locations along I-95

This is a nice place to take the family! Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is a national chain with a great atmosphere, a nice selection and reasonable prices. There seem to be more and more Applebee’s being built and we’ve noted that the menu varies from region to region but some of the more popular choices are common to all. They have also got a great selection for the kids.