The menu consisted of his wife’s popular recipes, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere.

Below are the best and worst menu items you’ll find on the O’Charley’s menu.

All the foods are high in calories, artery-clogging saturated fat, and sodium.

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The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.

The sodium is slightly on the high side, but pretty reasonable compared to sodium in most restaurant soups.

And salads are supposed to be good for you!

ocharleys chips spicy white queso

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This oversize side has enough calories to be a meal on its own.

Although it’s a dish created for one, it should really be feeding at least four people.

The 6-ounce size is a reasonable portion that is perfect for a meal.

ocharleys top shelf combo appetizer

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Pair with the grilled asparagus for a complete meal.

That’s the amount of saturated fat you should be consuming in one-and-a-half days!

The dish is heavily fried and the coleslaw is high in calories and saturated fat from the mayo.

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It’s all about thinking outside the box on how you’re able to pair your food items.

There are certainly better ways to get a well-balanced meal with lesser amounts of these generally overconsumed nutrients.

The calories in this dessert are 121 percent the average amount you should consume in one day!

ocharleys california chicken salad

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It also provides over several days' worth of added sugar.

you’re free to order two eggs any style for just under 300 calories.

Pair it with dry whole-wheat toast and/or fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.

ocharleys overloaded potato soup

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It’s just way too much unhealthiness for one meal.

ocharleys southern fried chicken salad

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ocharleys classic blue cheese wedges

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ocharleys chicken sandwich

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ocharleys nashville hot chicken sandwich

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ocharleys top grilled sirloin steak

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ocharleys baby back ribs

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ocharleys fresh atlantic salmon with side of broccoli

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ocharleys hand breaded catfish

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ocharleys honey drizzled fried chicken

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ocharleys chicken tenders

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ocharleys french silk pie

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ocharleys brownie lovers brownie

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scrambled eggs on white plate with garnish

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ocharleys country scramble

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ocharleys southern pecan waffle combo

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