Founded in 1986, Carrabbas Italian Grill is a group of more than 200 restaurants that offer a variety of seafood. Its restaurants also offer handmade pizzas, pasta dishes and chicken items. The restaurants serve seafood and fish with several homemade sauces. The group also provides special meals for children that include pasta, chicken fingers and pizzas. The restaurants traditional dishes include margherita pizzas, lasagnas and spaghetti with meatballs. Additionally, the restaurants offer a range of beverages. Its wine list features Italian and California vintage wines. The group s restaurants feature pasta bars, dining rooms and exhibition kitchens. Carrabbas Italian Grill, with a location in Matthews, N.C., also conducts cooking shows.