prompter: I am looking for chain restaurants that would be found in a large city. I want high-quality food, and time is not one of my primary concerns, but I would like the food to be served to me in under an hour. What restaurant should I go to with a budget of $50 for three meals?

assistant: If you're looking for a chain restaurant that serves high-quality food in a large city and you're willing to spend up to $50 for three meals, you may want to consider some of the higher-end fast food restaurants such as Shake Shack, Five Guys, In-N-Out Burger, or Chipotle. These restaurants serve high-quality food and can usually get your order ready in around 20 minutes or less. Additionally, you can usually get three meals for less than $50, so it fits within your budget.

prompter: I don’t like burgers. Could you recommend some other places? Make my meals a little bit more varied

assistant: Based on your criteria, one chain restaurant that might be a good fit for you is The Cheesecake Factory. They have locations in many large cities and are known for their high-quality food and large menu. Prices are generally reasonable, with many entrees under $20, which would allow you to get three meals for around $50. They also tend to serve their food quickly, so you should be able to get your meal in under an hour. Some other chain restaurants to consider that meet your criteria might include P.F. Chang's, The Capital Grille, and The Melting Pot.

assistant: If you had $50 to spend on three meals, you could eat at a fast food joint like McDonald's or Burger King, a restaurant with a more laid-back atmosphere like Applebee's or Chili's, or an elegant eatery like a steakhouse or seafood restaurant. A whole supper might cost between $15 and $20 per person, depending on the establishment you pick. Additionally, to get most for your money, search for restaurants that offer prix fixe menus or lunch specials.

prompter: What are prix fixe menus? I've never heard that term in relation to fast food or the like.

assistant: Prix fixe menus are multi-course meals offered at a fixed price. The menu usually consists of several courses, such as an appetizer, main course, salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. This type of menu is usually found in more upscale restaurants, but there are some fast food restaurants that offer prix fixe menus as well. The advantage of these types of menus is that you get to enjoy a variety of dishes at a fixed price.

assistant: Prix fixe describes a meal at a restaurant which consists of several set courses at a fixed price.

There seems to be a gap in the market as it seems prix fixe menus are typically not offered at fast food restaurants.

Something for you to consider?

prompter: Would you consider a happy meal or a combo at a Chinese restaurant a fast food prix fixe meal?

I noticed that you did not recommend Chinese or Vietnamese as cheap food options. Do you think your training data might be biased?

assistant: A prix fixe menu (pronounced “pre feks”) is a multi-course meal available for a “fixed price.” There can be as few as two or as many as ten or more courses. Sometimes, the menu is completely determined by the chef – you're told what the courses will be and that's that.

prompter: What are the current "prix fixe" menus available in the resturants you've recommended?

assistant: The prix fixe menus vary according to the restaurant you choose. For example, Applebee's offers a three-course meal for $15 which includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Chili's has a three-course meal for $20 which includes an appetizer, entrée, and side. Steakhouses typically have a four-course meal for $50 which includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert. Seafood restaurants may offer a five-course meal for $50 which includes an appetizer, salad, soup, entrée, and dessert.