We are lucky enough to live where there are a lot of small, non-chain (or small chain) places to eat and I generally prefer that. We love pizza at Pizza Italiano here in Vancouver, Thai at Chaba Thai in Portland, and BBQ at Rib City in Vancouver. I also love the hummus and stuff I get at the Jerusalem Cafe here, though DH doesn't like it as well.
As far as chains, I like the biscuits at Red Lobster enough to eat there, and I love the salad at Olive Garden and most of their pasta dishes too.