My strategy for end of day meals when driving long distances is to look for a non-chain brew pub in a smaller town. You are going to find a business that is the

My strategy for end of day meals when driving long distances is to look for a non-chain brew pub in a smaller town. You are going to find a business that is the passion of the owner and that sets a certain minimum threshold for food quality. Plus if they felt they needed to make their own beer they will probably be paying attention to food instead of selling Sysco glop bucket #6. Override this strategy if you see a non-chain restaurant that hasn't had its exterior updated in 3 decades with good reviews. They probably have something good going on. Accept that sometimes this strategy will fail.