The Cheesecake Factory

Avocado Eggrolls

Crispy fried rolls stuffed with fresh avocado, sun-dried tomato, and cilantro, served with a sweet tamarind-cashew dipping sauce that earns its cult following

Chicken Madeira

Pan-seared chicken breast over fresh asparagus with melted mozzarella and a rich madeira mushroom wine sauce — the chain's most consistently praised entrée

Louisiana Chicken Pasta

Cajun-spiced chicken over penne with roasted peppers and a creamy Parmesan sauce that balances heat and richness without tipping into excess

Original Cheesecake

Dense, creamy New York–style cheesecake on a golden graham cracker crust — the benchmark everything else on the dessert menu is measured against

Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

Vanilla cheesecake topped with glazed fresh whole strawberries — lighter than the richer variations and perennially one of the bestsellers

Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake

Oreo cookie crust layered with Oreo cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream — indulgent to the point of excess, which is precisely the appeal

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Minced chicken with water chestnuts and a lime-peanut sauce in crisp butter lettuce — one of the fresher, lighter starters on an otherwise heavy menu

Stuffed Mushrooms

Herb-cheese and breadcrumb-filled mushroom caps — comfort-food straightforward and reliable when the table wants a warm shared starter

Sushi

A clear mismatch for a kitchen of this scale and style — basic rolls with mediocre fish that consistently underwhelm compared to any dedicated sushi restaurant nearby