Applebee’s

Saw your waitress like once. Food was horrible. They didn’t even seem to try. Won’t return.

Yeah. My bad.
So I was tired, sick of people, and had been suffering with ongoing horrendous back pain when my child texted «I want salmon»…not cooking. NFW. Hmm what to do. I mean she doesnt always get what she wants but I figured it was doable, so why not?
I really knew better.
I thought I’d try their «curbside to go.“Fish options, no real human interactions, and I could stay in the car. Awesome, right?
I ordered online and headed over. They told me it’d be ready in ten. It was closer to 20.
The kid was nice and friendly. The food was dispatched quickly. It was still hot when I got it home ten minutes later.
But my $ 4 side salad was missing. We both had meals and salads so I had looked and observed four containers, two small and two large, and I thought it was cool. But my baked potato was in the fourth box not the MIA salad.
Sigh.
My bbq ribs were ok. Small. But lean and tender. Baked potato was fine. «Fire roasted veggies» just were not great. Two enormous chunks of squash and a few squares of red bell pepper.
Child’s salmon was overcooked and not seasoned. She ate a bite or two, offered some to the cat (he sniffed and walked away) and we trashed the rest. She did not like the «rubbery» broccoli. Garlic mashed taters with cheese were pronounced «edible.» Her side Caesar is still in the fridge two days later. The romaine was dark and wilty. Not appealing.
It was all VERRRRRRRY salty. Like wake –up –in– the’ night –parched– like –youre –in –the– desert, salty.
So. Kind of a bust.
Chains. I really shouldn’t try them.
Another Unilocaler said drinking would help.
So, maybe try that?
If I have the urge to do curbside lazy chain takeout again Ill do that «Chinese» place. It’s salty too, but at least my order all makes it into the bag.
And as Princess pointed out, we actually LIKE that.

Overrated no doubt. Was expecting better service and food thought I was at burgerville across the street. Guess I should of went there.

Simply dreadful.
The bourbon chicken and shrimp can only be described as strange. The weird butter (?) sauce on it tasted like someone grabbed whatever herbs were sitting around and threw them together. The shrimp was overly chewy and tasted a bit off. The potatoes were undercooked and flavorless.
I also made the mistake of ordering their steak, which borders on inedible. Tough, fatty, and overcooked.
They do have decent (albeit weak) drinks though and the staff is nice.
It’s Applebee’s so I suppose I shouldn’t be expecting much. The name is pretty much synonymous with bad to mediocre food.

Now This is a place that’s been a little overrated for the past a couple years and I want to address that it’s not a bad place but also not a great one. The marketing they put out is something that they shove in your face and try to make you like it and that’s one problem. The staff is something that’s okay but you can find way better. The food itself isn’t amazing but it’s actually pretty good until you realize it until you get the bill and also realize it’s overpriced and you leave spending 30 dollars on a couple meals. Sometimes the food is good and most of the time it’s bad. Food can be overcooked and sometimes it can be just awful it’s like a radiation inside of a patty but then you leave and just forget about it. And for all those problems I listed i’m giving Applebee’s a 3 out of 5, have a good day.
Recap
Problematic staff
okay food
overpriced

Applebees is a very smoothly running buissness and great survece I ordered the chicken tenders and fries it was well cooked and every time my drink was about to run out the waitor got me a new drink right away and I didn’t even have to ask I think everybody would love applebees.

Came in pretty late the day after Thanksgiving because not much else was open and we wanted to get out of the house. Was not busy at all, so service was quick.
Had a great burger and was pleased to find now have veggie burgers on the menu which has changed since the last time I was at an Applebees. Fries were nice and crispy the way I like. Also had mozzarella sticks which were nice and hot.
Server was nice, and the music on the speakers was a change from the ordinary.

Just a note to say Thank you for a wonderful meal, cooked to perfection. Wonderful reception and great service From a grateful Veteran.

Our lunch special came with Frys that tasted like they were stale off of a hot table. My ribletts were Luke warm.
Service I give 5 stars. Amber did outstanding.
I don’t eat the west side of town much but not real impressed.

SENSORY: Sound, smell temperature and lighting are all great during dinner time.
PARKING: Free accessible parking in a private lot. Bike friendly.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Near bus line, freeway and main roads.
ACCESSIBILITY: There are ramps, no automatic door — but there are Greeters who open the doors for you. Hallways are wide, stairs are available as well as an accessible changing room.
DIETARY OPTIONS: Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Soy free and Organic options are all available here.
VISUAL SUPPORTS: There is a picture menu.
FEES: $$. Accepts credit cards. No reduced or free rates for staff accompanying someone with a disability.

So much better than I’d imagined. I’d resisted Applebee’s because I assumed it was putting out the typical dreck associated with big chains. Went with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Triple Bacon Burger was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavorful, despite having very few (if any) condiments. Monday special was $ 6.99 and included unlimited and very good fries. That’s an unbeatable value. Compares very favorably with the hip-​but-​mediocre Helvetia Tavern.

The Goodish: The service was received was okay.
The Bad: For not being busy it took about 20 minutes to receive appetizers, no small plates or silverware came with the appetizers, the small plate that were finally brought were very dirty and still had some sort of sauce of them, my steak which was requested to be very rare, came out medium rare, the two sides of vegetables that were ordered with my steak were literally dripping with butter, so much that the small greens of the broccoli had a film and there were no gaps because of the death by butter drowning it received.
After taking a few bites of the of the veggies, I notified the server, who’s response was «Hmm the veggies?»
All I wanted was a decent meal, apparently not to be found at Applebee’s.

We were a party of 5 that had wanted to go out for happy hour to which one of our friends got there first and saved us all a seat in one of those half circle booth. The seating was a little awkward where it made the people on the ends feel isolated, i got a beer and my friend got a margarita that was recommended by the waitress who acted like she had a few margaritas herself which made the experience a little uncomfortable at times. We all got a full sized meals despite of our original plan to have happy hour items. My friend ordered riblets which came out a little burnt to which he got a whole new plate of ribs that were made well. They implicated a new ordering system using tablets but i would recommend not using it because it takes away the personal experience you get with your waiter and makes it seem robotic.
TL:DR new renovations are weird and waitress was drunk

Decent food, good for the price. Very salty and when there’s sugar there’s a LOT, so be aware of that. I got a two for $ 9 lunch, excellent bargain. Bar is relatively well stocked. Wait staff are very talkative which isn’t my cup of tea but if you’re more social it may be a good fit.

Nice host,
our waitress could put a little more effort in pronouncing the foreign dishes correctly but not big problem, just preference but could have checked the glasses before handing me water with lettuce stuck to it.
I should have checked the both seat before putting my purse next to me on sticky surface and crumbs of some sort. The booth cloth was strained and has not been washed from looks of it.
The dish I would have liked at least clean sides of plate, got sauce all over the sides not presentable for me… meat was rubbery and food was alright.
Feeling uneasy. … should have gone to red robins..

So we came in for the new healthy menu. Well it’s low call but not healthy. The veggies are overcooked… and I ordered my meat NOT charred to a cinder –in fact, blue rare, and it came very well done.
When I insisted on no french fries and asked for fruit instead or a veggie OTHER than broccoli (why do restaurants not have green beans anymore? O even asparagus?) that was declined, but I COULD order slaw (high calorie mayo anyone?) or any number of other things that would negate healthy. Tomatoes though are impossible to get I guess.
The waiter must have asked me about a thousand times was I SURE I didn’t want slaw. No, clearly I am an idiot and the first time I told you «No» I was just kidding.

Its not what it use to be!!! What happened the food use to taste so much better! or maybe my taste buds have been spoiled. either way its not a go to place for a quick get together any longer.
I dont know what else to say.
The staff is friendly. But it seems there is less interaction with server now they have the electronic ordering at the table.

After finals my friends and i decided to chow down at this restaurant. We were sat quickly and the hostess was friendly. She explained how we could order off the tablet at the end of the table for appetizers and desserts.
The food here wasn’t anything special but it tasted good. We mainly used the tablet for ordering and paying that was super easy.

Where to start. I’ll just dive in!
Pros:
–Our server Michaela was nice. Not overly friendly, but provided great service, and cracked a smile or two throughout the night. We thought she was great.
–The food* totally edible– I’ll dive in more in the cons…
–wait time was probably about 5 – 10 minutes on a Thursday at dinner time, totally reasonable.
–food arrived pretty fast after ordering, drinks were refilled when we wanted and plates cleared up not too long after finishing– all great stuff!
Cons:
— the waiting area seats like 5 people maybe… And the couple sittings in the corner had family come in and all try to squeeze in… Making it super awkward for us the couple standing because theirs no seats, and the other couple seated. Too close for comfort.
–The table we sat at was clean, but the hairs had food on them.
–the food pt II: I ordered medium on my steak, got well done– definitely not a deal breaker cause it was still pretty good, BUT the menu and the real deal were night and day. Do not expect to get that beautiful meal in the menu.
The manager called to follow up with me and I’ve been unable to reach her back just yet, but I appreciate they take my small complaints seriously. I’d definitely go back, I think they are a nice little restaurant with some good people that work there :)

I come here often. The waiters are over all pretty good. They have bingo nights, live music etc. The happy hour is pretty awesome. Love the 2 for $ 20 deal. Nice date night place!
I’m addicted to their sirloin steak w/​mash potatoes, loaded and vegetables. For an appetizer the boneless bbq wings are awesome.
They have a great happy hour menu. yummy margaritas for only $ 3.50
They have a new little system. Its sort of an ipad looking thing thats on each table. You can order appetizers or desserts from it also ask for refills threw it. It also offers games but you have to pay for them. Cool electronic thing!