I visited Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's with a $30 budget. Some chains offered way more value than others. I compared $30 meals at three different chain restaurants to find the best value. Artography/Shutterstock; Ken Wolter/Shutterstock; Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock I went to Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's with a $30 budget. To keep things fair, I ordered chips and queso and a breaded-chicken sandwich at each restaurant. The entrée from Buffalo Wild Wings was my favorite, but I think Chili's offered the best value. Though I typically try to eat local, I've always had a soft spot for casual-dining chains . However, it had been years since I'd eaten at some of my old staples, and I wanted to see which chain restaurants near me offered the best food and value. So, I visited my local Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings , and Chili's locations with plans to spend $30 at each. For a fair comparison, I stuck to similar menu items at each chain. Here's how it went.…