I don't eat out much anymore, mainly because of the high fat, sodium, carbs and calories. Even the so-called healthy options are not all that healthy.
But when I do eat out, I prefer a local restaurant as opposed to chains. Chain restaurants tend to offer a cookie-cutter approach to their food preparation The food is the same in every restaurant in the chain. I like home cooking, which is what local restaurants tend to offer (or at least the illusion of home cooking). Plus the prices are generally lower than at the chains.