Tour America at Denny's

SPARTANBURG, S.C., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's takes diners on a trip across the country introducing delicious eats featured on their new 'Tour of America' menu.  With over 1,650 restaurants throughout the nation, Denny's is the ultimate spot for America's definitive and most delicious regional specialties. The new limited time menu, offered until August 29, offers diners six new celebrated dishes from the Midwestern and Southern states as well as Philadelphia, California and Hawaii without ever leaving the booth!

Adventurous eaters, who tried Denny's Fried Cheese Melt and the Maple Bacon Sundae, won't want to miss out on Denny's latest indulgence, the mighty Midwestern Meat and Potatoes Sandwich – featuring a Cheddar bun stuffed with grilled prime rib and French fries, smothered in brown gravy and topped with melted Swiss and American cheeses and mayo. A side of creamy mashed potatoes and yet more gravy completes this culinary masterpiece!

A sandwich as famous as the Philly cheesesteak deserves a new spin – the Denny's treatment! Piled high with grilled prime rib, fire-roasted peppers and onions, sauteed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese, Denny's Philly Cheesesteak Omelette truly captures the spirit of Philadelphia.

Picture a tropical island paradise as you indulge in Denny's Hawaiian Tropical Pancakes Breakfast featuring two fluffy macadamia nut pancakes layered with coconut whipped topping. Topped off with lightly grilled pineapple chunks, more coconut whipped topping and sprinkled with toasted coconut. Your tour can't start without an appetizer, so try the Hawaiian Tropical Pancake puppies – six bite-sized round pancakes packed with sweet pineapple and white chocolate chips, rolled in delicious toasted coconut.  Denny's creative alternative to traditional fare is sure to take your taste buds to extremes!

Take a leisurely stroll through the South with the Georgia Peach French Toast - griddled golden brown and topped with glazed fire-roasted peaches; to the Low-Country favorite of Southern Shrimp and Grits – grilled shrimp served over creamy cheese grits and topped with a jalapeno lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with crisp crumbled bacon and fresh diced tomatoes.

"Lining America's roadway for over 50 years and with a restaurant in every state, Denny's is truly America's favorite diner," said John Dillon, Denny's vice president of marketing and product development. "Our 'Tour of America' menu provides our diners with dishes that are a true taste of the nation each time they step through our door."

As the hot summer months approach, Denny's three delicious new beverages will be sure to give some form of respite. Cool off with the Florida Orange Milk Shake – thick, creamy hand-dipped milk shake made with vanilla ice cream and orange juice topped off with a delicious dollop of whipped cream; the Pacific Northwest Iced Coffee – made with Denny's special blend of Sumatra and Arabica coffee beans, this sweet and creamy coffee drink is sure to perk up those sweltering summer days; and the Hawaiian Tropical Smoothie – a tropical blend of pineapple, coconut and nonfat yoghurt.

So whether you dare to take on the Midwestern Meat and Potatoes sandwich, prefer a lighter bite with the California Club Salad – featuring shaved turkey, diced bacon, grape tomatoes and avocado atop a fresh spring mix; or simply need a sweet treat with the Hawaiian Tropical Pancake Puppies, there's sure to be a taste of America to suit you at Denny's.

Launched nationwide, Denny's 'Tour of America' Menu is available all day, every day for a limited time only with dishes starting at $4.99.

SOURCE Denny's