Applebee’s

I know, I know — chain restaurants! I usually only visit them when in my hometown (because that’s all there is), but some friends got it in their heads that it would be fun to order fruity drinks and save a few bucks doing the «Two for Twenty» deal.
Did we have buyers remorse? Yes. Indigestion? Most likely. A good time? Definitely.
Upon hearing where we’d be dining, my husband said, «There’s an Applebees in Center City?»
We went into the evening with low expectations for food and service, but to our pleasant surprise, the service was actually great. The food, however, was not.
If you live in Philly, then you expect superior quality when it comes to food. You know Applebees will not deliver. However, for those who hail from cities where chain restaurants are the norm, then this place is a safe choice when it comes to dining. Perhaps that’s why it exists.

Your experience really depends on what time you go! I went on a casual date with my boyfriend before he headed off on a very long business trip, so I wanted something kind of quiet so we could talk and enjoy each other’s company. We went around 10 on a Saturday night. It was nice, quiet, empty and they had an awesome promotion! Past 9pm you can get half priced apps, ALWAYS go there for that if you can! Honestly makes it worth it because you pay less, and with the promotion, the price matches with the quality well! We ordered the wonton tacos, salsa verde beef nachos, sweet potato fries, and the boneless wings. Awesome value! It was $ 25 for everything including the $ 4 Red Apple Sangria, my favorite drink there. All the food came out fairly quickly and was delicious. My boyfriend especially loved the nachos. The chips were crunchy and plenty of toppings. Tacos were crisp and delicious. Fries were awesome with the various dipping sauces. The wings however were mediocre, like all cheap wings, but you get a lot. The restrooms were really gross though, watch out for that.
All in all, would recommend for the half price apps but only late at night.

Bathroom looked like a combination of a war zone and a college bar, really disgusting. Service was OK, manager was nice, food was what you would expect — OK.

Went out with friends late one night. We sat at the bar and had appetizers, they were good. The bar tender had great customer service, he checked on us in a proper manner making sure our food and drinks were good.

Our server was great, but we were seated right by the kitchen where there is a terrible smell. I had the homey bbq boneless wings which were great, but my main entrée had no taste. I also ordered the new blackberry sangria and it tasted horrible — don’t waste your money on it. The chocolate dessert with ice cream we had was good, too. I don’t think I’ll be back here.

Me and my wife came here for dinner last Friday. Unfortunately we receive horrible service, the managers were very rude when we told them our food was cold. The drinks were not great. I think I will stick to my Applebee’s instead of this one.

The food was mediocre, and when it finally reached our table, it was lukewarm. The dish that I had, hardly had flavor. It looked nothing like tha picture advertise in the menu. I guess I was expecting a lil bit more since I have wanted Applebee’s for the last 3 months now. My waiter seemed a lil overwhelmed because he had several tables to attend to.

First ones in and the only ones around and the sever never came around after our food was dropped. The quality of the food was nothing close to what was pictured. I even had to yell across the restaurant for another drink and her response while on her phone was «I forgot I y’all were here. Oops!» I haven’t been to a Applebee’s in 3 years and was excited to try your food based on the pictures seen, I will not be returning to your establishment.

Horrible horrible service, they servers me rotten chicken and when I addressed the issue the manager Terry tells me well it’s not rotten we sold a bunch of them all night. I was not even asked if I wanted something else to eat until I flagged down the server to say I still wanted food. He was extremely rude and it has been the worst experience I have ever had from this restaurant chain ever! If I could give this place no stars I would. I will never come here again and I will strongly recommend anyone looking for someplace to eat to go some place else unless the want terrible service and to get sick from rotten food!

Our waitress, kept forgetting our food. She was not attentive at all, we sat for 15min for mayo for our burgers, by the time she came back the fries was so cold. She brought out the wrong order twice. Another server brought a hot plate of food out for my one year old to eat! Who gives toddlers hot food?!! I will never go to another applebees location in my life.

Okay, if you are going here expecting you will get a Michelin star food service and taste, you will be served food that is of descent quality and taste alright. Good to go for hangout or for a cheap stop to get your food craving satisfied.
I would recommend going here for food and the servers are better than most Applebee’s.

The green bean crispers and triple hog sandwich are both awesome and really good deals for the price!

I took a group of 30 Fifth graders with only a couple hours warning. The management team and staff were great, friendly and accommodating. There are not many places in the city to take a big group of kids and for a reasonable price.

Although it’s very busy on a Saturday afternoon, this is not one of the better Applebee’s. My wife’s steak was overcooked twice. The last time she ate it because she was starving. The desserts were too sweet and the service was marginal. There are better choices downtown.

How do I start? Overcooked steak, ok drinks, food smells like a fart… waitress Chay was excellent, so I can’t blame anything on her. Warning– if you go here and no one is here, there’s a reason! This is a last resort place. Go to Good Dog or Max Brenner across the street.

EW. Food was cold and gross. Servers were unfriendly, discussing issues between employees right in front of the customers, and very unprofessional.

You truly have to appreciate the great food Apple bees provides. A flavorful 4oz steak, spinach and artichoke dip, asparagus, mash potatoes, and meatball appetizers. It was a great meal for me and my fiancé. Thanks apples bees !

So this 3 star I m giving for food and my server, otherwise give one star, could be more star if server ask me about my leftover food, didn’t gave any box or asked, well I went to restroom and it dirty more then Chinese Restaurent, hostess was so rude might my fault coz went 10 pm and she don’t want stay over, I will say they are spoiling Applebee’s name, if next time want to eat in Applebee’s I will go to any other location

This review is a visit for myself and fiancé’s anniversary dinner in January. We were broke and still wanted to celebrate so don’t hate. Aha. Forget our total because I had a $ 25 giftcard from Christmas, but, service and product was good as usual even seated at the bar. This chain never disappoints.

I am in love with Applebee’s! This one has great service. The hostess was inviting and the server took care of my friend and I. Half off appetizers after 9 and Long Island specials on Fridays. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone considering a place to eat at in the area.