Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
I try not to expect much out of chain restaurants, and I'm not particularly a fan of any Applebee's, but this location just sucks. We came here because it's cheap and they have basic menu items to accommodate some of the pickier members in our party of 6. The hostess' make it clear that they hate their jobs. No smile. No sense of humor. Just cold miserable stares. For an appetizer we ordered 2 orders of Mozzarella Sticks that came too cold on the inside. It was like eating a string cheese fresh out of the fridge. It took 46 minutes for our main course to arrive. 46 minutes to make 3 steaks, 1 sandwich, a bowl of French Onion soup, and a burger. My rare steak came well done. My boyfriends food (which was just a turkey sandwich and fries) didn't come at all. Everyone else's food was cold, including our grandpas soup. Not the first time I've had an experience like this. Not a fan.
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Phil Y.
This is one of the nicer restorants. Great food. Really Injoyed being. Very nice and clean. Friendly.
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Jenny H.
We live right around the corner, and frequently come here. Their food is good, service is better. Any time of the day or day of the week, great service. Good menu choices for the kids, and fast service.
(5)
A A.
Service is terrible! Got back on our bike and drove to Applebee's at Southern and Power. Got here and got and drink and our food ordered I believe before we would have even been acknowledged at the one on this review. Skipping it altogether would be my recommendation!
(1)
Beth A.
I went to this Applebees to grab a late dinner one night earlier this month and I will never go back. Among entering I noticed this place looks a little outdated and dirty. We were seated next to a table were the servers seemed to be hanging out at. They were very loud and obnoxious, and were brought plate after plate of food. Which, is probably why it took so long for our food to arrive, because the kitchen was too busy feeding its staff. The food was also not very good, I had a sandwich which was very burnt. My boyfriend had fish and chips, and although the portion was very large the fish was overly breaded and fried which made it unbelievable crunchy. My friend got a jalepano burger which dripped a sort of green, slimy residue as if the kitchen just poured them out from a can. My other friend got orange chicken, which was just breaded chicken nuggets with an "orange" sauce over frozen rice and vegetables. Our waitress was nice, but she spent too much time at the table adjacent to us eating with the other servers. This restaurant just lost 4 customers in one dining experience.
(1)
Karen F.
Lunch on 12/7/11...a bad choice. Not crowded@ about 1:30 p.m. We always sit in the bar area. Not a good idea to have the bartender wait tables. First...ordered a glass of Sutter Home Pinot Grigio. Was told "we don't have that now" and was offered Little Black Dress Pinot. I asked if it was the same price as the Sutter Home..told it wasn't but was advised she would "give it to me at that price today because I was having a bad day". Why should I pay more for an "upsell" when they didn't have what was on the menu? Ordered sandwich with fries. Received my meal and the fries were old, shriveled and barely warm..so were my husband's. Obviously, we were given the leftovers from lunch that had been sitting under the heat lamp. Asked for and received freshly made, hot fries. The manager approached our table asking how everything was. I let him know what had transpired. He seemed totally disinterested but he did comp my lunch. The bartender/waitress came with our check and she basically admitted that we were served the "leftovers" from the early lunch service. This Applebees has gone downhill in the past several years. We used to have lunch here quite often in the late 1990's but we will not be back. Things have steadily deteriorated the past couple of times we've been here. I don't think it's too much to ask for hot fries and to have an item you offer on the menu. Another example of the lack of quality and concern by chain restaurants!!!!'hmmm
(1)
Greg M.
August 27, 2013 5:15pm. I ordered the 7 oz sirloin medium rare with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The veggies were fine, so was the service. The water in my glass was nasty metallic tasting. My steak was easily the worst meat I've ever been served in my life. It was an odd looking long banana-shaped thing that did not taste like beef at all. Maybe it was goat or horse but IT WAS NOT BEEF. It sort of tasted like the jerked goat burgers I had in Jamaica. I've been eating beef my entire life, this tasted nothing like, looked nothing like, and had the consistency nothing like any beef I've ever had, in my life. Don't think I'll be going back there. Ever. I did not want to complain at the store because there is no coming back from being served a piece of meat like this, it should have never been served to a human customer. Complaining only jeopardizes your safety in any restaurant. Never send food back to the kitchen for replacement is my philosophy. We simply cut short our visit and got the hell out without saying a word. I'll express my displeasure by never returning.
(1)
Chris D.
Something about this particular Applebee's is off-putting. The food wasn't as good as others, the interior wasn't as inviting and like others, the waiters would all meet up at the bar and talk to each other until someone walked in to be seated. Would be ideal if they moved out and they were replaced. Will try to avoid it.
(2)
Ashlie H.
Not so happy, happy hour at this Applebee's. Happy hour is awesome typically at any Applebee's, but the amount of time it took for us to get everything we ordered was disappointing. When we were first seated it took our waitress about 10 minutes to even acknowledge that we were new customers waiting to give our order. Once we ordered our drinks it took another 10 minutes to have them delivered (2 beers isn't a mix drink that a bartender has to create, right out of the tap, should have taken 5 minutes tops). When our waitress finally delivered our drinks, she ran to the table dropped the bees off and darted away, at this time we were ready to order our food and she didn't even ask us if we were ready. After flagging her down we were finally able to order our food. After about 35 minutes we flagged her down again for she had walked past our table several times and didn't give us an update about what was taking so long, nor ask us if we wanted another round of drinks. Once our food finally came out, things didnt get any better. The buffalo wings were tasty, but my steak was dry and tough. The mashed potatoes and broccoli that came along with my steak wasn't awful tasting, but also nothing special. My friend ordered a burger and said the same thing. It's just a burger nothing awesome about it but nothing nasty about it. Im sure the kitchen gets backed up during happy hour, but that is when the waiters and waitresses should be on their toes checking on their tables to put the wait for food at ease. At this time the cooks need to make sure they still care about food quality and not worry so much about just getting the food out the door. *Currently looking for a happy, happy hour place*
(2)
Judy B.
Thank you, Manager Frank, for covering our entire bill yesterday, including beverages, after our order got lost and we waited a long time for our food. The food was good, too. Try the new grilled chicken and honey pepper shrimp over cubed potatoes and green beans!
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Callie M.
I just left this place with my friend, the only pro is that the waiters were super friendly and the service was fast, got our food pretty quick considering it was busy. We came during happy hour so our drinks were pretty cheap, my friend actually got wasted from all the discounted alcohol. I just got plain chicken tenders and fries, they were good but the honey mustard sauce was too sweet. My friend ordered a steak (medium rare) baked potatoes with a side of broccoli. He said his potato and the broccoli were delicious but his steak was far from medium rare and it had a chewy, plastic consistency. I really don't expect much from Applebee's but I don't appreciate paying 17 dollars for a small steak and having it taste like complete crap.
(2)
Ray A.
I ate here 8/5/2014.It was a Tuesday, the second Tuesday in a row. As far as Applebee's go this location is my favorite. I am not normally a fan of this chain but they tend to have good food for the value. This location however is So Cool. So Tuesday July 30th my daughter wanted to come here for her birthday. We tried to make other suggestions but this is where she wanted to go. We met Jamie a manager here. She was so fun and invited us back the following week when they were having a Disney dress up day with the staff. Tuesday being kids night we were happy to return. They have the best balloon guy I have ever seen. He is just amazing. Disney Tuesday was so much fun. Jamie played the evil queen and had my kids cracking up. The food was wonderful and for the second week in a row the service was perfect. My kids no longer ask to go to chuck e cheese and we have a great meal at a great value. Thank You Jamie for making this restaurant a fun experience, not just a place to eat.
(5)
Holly J.
Worst Applebee's every. Took 10 min for someone to get my water. Placed my order and when they brought my oriental chicken salad the chicken was hard and dried out, a drizzle of dressing. My soup bowl was completely cracked, so then I couldn't eat anymore, lost my appetite. Guy asked me once how I was doing, and didn't even give me a chance to talk. Never again!!!!
(1)
Rebeccah E.
This Applebee's isn't bad. The servers are all pretty nice and friendly but the food has kind of gone downhill. The last three times, I've had garlic mashed potatoes; two times they were ice cold and the third time, they were so runny that I couldn't eat them. Whenever I order a salad, I order extra dressing and I never get it. The steaks and hamburgers are very good!! All in all, not bad for the money.
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Sherrie D.
serously my son and I had the chipote steak, it was so salty I couildn't eat it. yuk
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Kathleen T.
Worst service ever. Went with a couple of friends and got smushed into a little booth. Got a horrible, rude waitress who didn't let us enjoy our time there and shoved us out the door. I love applebees, but this one has crappy service.
(1)
Carmik T.
Dined here on 8-29 about 8:30 PM. Double crusted bone in hot wings good, but needed additional sauce. Ordered the Blazing Texan Burger & asked for it in the flour tortilla like they do for the quesadilla burger which they accommodated. Clubhouse sandwich is always a favorite in our family, good with "Garlic Fries". You have to request them! Our waiter was Parley W. He was attentive to our needs and provided us with good service.
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Brenda B.
I don't think I will be going to Applebee's again unless it was a guest's choice. This is mostly because of their 'Presto' automated ordering system. I find it sad that these chains are now moving to this cold and impersonal ordering system. I like talking to my waiter/waitress, asking what they like, and just the whole personal experience. Maybe I'm weird in that way. Oh and I also don't want to be advertised to while I'm trying to eat my dinner not play games for $.99 when I came to enjoy the company of the people I came with.
(1)
Steve B.
You should sit at the Bar. Norma, Katrina, Alicia, Chloe and all will treat you right.
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Mike K.
I had a chicken sandwich with a house salad . The food was very fresh and flavorful. But we were a little up set by the service. It was so slow that the appetizer came after the food. Probably won't be back anytime soon.
(3)
Todd M.
Food was good, but "Samantha" pretty much ignored me. I had to leave my table and walk across the restaurant to the bar to get a refill on my Diet Pepsi.
(1)
Mike M.
First time at this Mesa, AZ Applebees. Wonderful service, thanks Kailani! My moms salad was made just right and my chicken tenders and fries were perfect. We splurged and had the triple chocolate melt desert. Wow! Loved it! I'm from Charleston, SC and I will be backi to this Mesa Applebees when I come to visit!
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Alex R.
Do You like the Game of Hit and Miss? Well if you're going to stop at this location, you're jumping into the game just as you walk in the door. Tonight I arrived about 12am as I am a small business owner who needs to get away from the office once in a while. It seems at this location, they like to close out section of the dinning room early (10ish) forcing everyone to sit in the bar area, which I always request to sit elsewhere. It took a couple of requests and now pretty much everyone knows that I like to sit at this one table in the outer dinning room because I am able to plug in my laptop. Tonight was a disaster from the moment I walked in. The Gentlemen (Blonde Hair) who seated me was Bland at best - No Smile No Greeting. The Server is actually the gal working the bar, who has been referred to in another review as the Ice Queen. The Ice Queen walked up - No Introduction, No Smile - Just annoyed because I'm sitting outside the bar area. Had to ask for my Drink to be refilled and they didn't provide extra napkins for the messy chicken wings I ordered. I saw the Ice Queen with the other gentlemen looking at me - I'm sure they were talking about me behind my back about my seating preference. The Ice Queen (Dark Hair - Tattoos) only checked on me once. So different from when Mary Anne helps me... Never did they ask if I wanted to order something else or dessert. I'm out of here... It's not about the $$$ - I will reward for Great Service but when you receive service like tonight - You just want send a message - Remember the "Guest" is the reason you are here, even if they don't like to be seated in the bar area.
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Vanessa C.
I really want to like this Applebee's but I just don't. I keep trying and am disappointed every time. We recently went there for dinner and the service was AWFUL. They were sort of busy but not THAT busy. We placed an order for an appetizer which came out after our meal was served. This is the THIRD time this has happened there. I don't understand why this is so difficult to get right!? Our waitress gave a pathetic , "Eh, sorry" and walked away. You could at least ACT like you cared a smidgen. No drink refills either, which irked me. Lunch is somewhat better. At least the service is, anyway. I do love their all you can eat salad and soup at lunch. I am also not sure why, but the ice tea at this Applebee's and at the IHOP across the street taste funny. Maybe the water? Apparently other people have commented on it as well, because the wait staff have agreed some people notice that taste. It is a slightly longer drive to go to the Applebees on Gilbert, but I feel like the service is definitely better there, and that is where we will be going from now on.
(2)
Marshall W.
I made a mental note "Not all Applebees are the very same in food and service". I have eaten at many Applebees all over the country which as usually pretty good, and this one stands out as a really bad one. Boy, how true! This location seems be in EPIC FAIL mode. I had a moderately expensive Cajun shrimp dish, and it turned out to be a big pile of fettuccine topped with a very few scrawny and overcooked shrimp that were fibrous and under spiced! These were almost as small as bay shrimp. Plus, no side veggies, no bread, nothing. The three others in my party had equally dismal dishes, and there was a lot of grumbling at our table because of the lame food. My wife said "never again". I have never given a poor rating to an Applebees, and am embarrassed to do so! But, this is justified.
(1)
roger s.
We ordered the 10.99 special with steak. The steaks were the perfect size for us and they were cooked perfectly. I had a delicious wedge salad and my wife had the best spinach salad ever. It came with garlic spinach. Yum. The steak came with a really good vadalia onion sauce. We have eaten at several all over the country and we get the small sre
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Meagan L.
Yes, yes I am really giving it a 5 star rating. First off let me start out by saying we had a $10 buck gift card and that is really what prompted the visit. I ordered the clubhouse grill with no bacon. It has turkey and ham with a BBQ sauce. I wasn't expecting it to be a melt but it hit the spot. Managed to take a picture. That and fries with two sides of ranch and I was in heaven. My husband had the endless soup and salad lunch special. First up for him was French onion soup and a spinach and shrimp salad. Next the chilly and an Asian chicken salad. Both were great and although we had not planned on getting desert our awesome waitress who filled my water glass a million times without me noticing talked us into brownie bites for 99 cents. So cute these small triangle brownies and one scoop of ice cream. I wish I would have remembered my camera. The place was clean the food was good and the service was great! I wasn't expecting to give it 5 stars but it really couldn't have gone any better. Delicious!
(5)
Leonard P.
I went here to have a quick sit down at the bar and a bite with a friend at the bar. I expected to have a relatively good time, but little did I know the bar was being hosted that night by the Ice Queen. Cold treatment from this host from the moment we first ordered our beers, complete with being chided over my perfectly valid ID, to having to ask for a menu after waiting quite some time (instead of being asked if we wanted food, like most bartenders would??) so we could even get the food we came for! When the food came, the wings looked like someone had quite literally emptied a sauce bottle over them - they were sitting in a puddle! Never had to dip a wing 4-5 times in ranch just to get some on it before! At least the Quesadilla was tasty, though I really didn't appreciate being disagreed with by the bartender about leaving off the Pico de Gallo. Tomatoes make me violently sick, I don't need your bloody opinion about them being on the dish! Thankfully, an otherwise infuriating experience was mostly rectified by the bubbly friendliness of the waiter who came to send the previous bartender on a break. The replacement and her friendly, happy demeanor is probably the main reason why I didn't simply walk out. While I still rushed my dinner (and my friends) so we could get the heck out of dodge, it was a relief to see that the first employee wasn't a wholly accurate example of the staff. Primarily for that reason I'm willing to give three stars, unlike the one or two I angrily wanted to. I hope my experience with the staff to be a fluke.
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Q & A on Applebee's
What time does Applebee's half price appetizers start?
Applebee's restaurant has launched the late-night happy hour where some of the listed appetizers are sold at half price. The offer is available at most of the Applebee's locations where one can enjoy the offer after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
What time is the happy hour at Applebee's?
Applebee's Happy Hour Monday starts from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Apples Late Night Happy Hour Monday starts from 9:00 PM until midnight.
What can a vegan and Vegetarian eat at Applebee's?
There are almost no vegan option and sparse vegetarian option at Applebee's. If you are a vegan ask for steamed vegetables, baked potato, salads, or fried vegetables without butter. There are certain vegan dressings you can try to make your salad tastier.
What are the opening and closing timing at Applebee's?
Applebee's Restaurant operational hours on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and Sundays start from 11 am until midnight. While on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant remains open until 1 am. The timing may vary as per the location.
Does Applebee's remain close on holidays?
Applebee's remain closed on many holidays, but it may vary as per the location of the restaurant. For holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, the restaurant remains closed throughout the USA.
How to find the nearest Applebee's Restaurant?
Today Applebee's is located on 135+ locations in the USA and growing. The restaurant is famous for its lip-smacking ribs and steaks, seafood and fried chicken wings. There are healthier salads and sides for people who are health conscious. If you want to find nearest Applebee's restaurant in your area, just go through the Restaurant Listing Directory to find one.
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About Applebee's
Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
Later in 2007, IHOP Corp. now known as DineEquity, Inc. acquired Applebee's and began their journey together to make Applebee's the world's largest full-service restaurant chain. Today, Applebee's serves at more than 1,830 locations worldwide. The Applebee's menu ranges from Appetizers and Salads to heavy meals consisting of ribs and steak. Although the trademark dish Riblets is a hot favorite among regular Applebee's dwellers, the restaurant also serves some amazing burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
Healthy Food Options at Applebee's
When a restaurant serves ribs as their main dish, then you can assume the diet-friendliness of their menu. Well, Applebee's is no different. However, you can dig deeper into their menu and pick some good healthy food options for sure. You can try the salads, light sandwiches, appetizers to ensure you don't order heavy items, etc. If you are really diet conscious, then you got to be careful with their steaks & ribs as well as desserts section.
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Ryelle R.
I try not to expect much out of chain restaurants, and I'm not particularly a fan of any Applebee's, but this location just sucks. We came here because it's cheap and they have basic menu items to accommodate some of the pickier members in our party of 6. The hostess' make it clear that they hate their jobs. No smile. No sense of humor. Just cold miserable stares. For an appetizer we ordered 2 orders of Mozzarella Sticks that came too cold on the inside. It was like eating a string cheese fresh out of the fridge. It took 46 minutes for our main course to arrive. 46 minutes to make 3 steaks, 1 sandwich, a bowl of French Onion soup, and a burger. My rare steak came well done. My boyfriends food (which was just a turkey sandwich and fries) didn't come at all. Everyone else's food was cold, including our grandpas soup. Not the first time I've had an experience like this. Not a fan.
(2)Phil Y.
This is one of the nicer restorants. Great food. Really Injoyed being. Very nice and clean. Friendly.
(5)Jenny H.
We live right around the corner, and frequently come here. Their food is good, service is better. Any time of the day or day of the week, great service. Good menu choices for the kids, and fast service.
(5)A A.
Service is terrible! Got back on our bike and drove to Applebee's at Southern and Power. Got here and got and drink and our food ordered I believe before we would have even been acknowledged at the one on this review. Skipping it altogether would be my recommendation!
(1)Beth A.
I went to this Applebees to grab a late dinner one night earlier this month and I will never go back. Among entering I noticed this place looks a little outdated and dirty. We were seated next to a table were the servers seemed to be hanging out at. They were very loud and obnoxious, and were brought plate after plate of food. Which, is probably why it took so long for our food to arrive, because the kitchen was too busy feeding its staff. The food was also not very good, I had a sandwich which was very burnt. My boyfriend had fish and chips, and although the portion was very large the fish was overly breaded and fried which made it unbelievable crunchy. My friend got a jalepano burger which dripped a sort of green, slimy residue as if the kitchen just poured them out from a can. My other friend got orange chicken, which was just breaded chicken nuggets with an "orange" sauce over frozen rice and vegetables. Our waitress was nice, but she spent too much time at the table adjacent to us eating with the other servers. This restaurant just lost 4 customers in one dining experience.
(1)Karen F.
Lunch on 12/7/11...a bad choice. Not crowded@ about 1:30 p.m. We always sit in the bar area. Not a good idea to have the bartender wait tables. First...ordered a glass of Sutter Home Pinot Grigio. Was told "we don't have that now" and was offered Little Black Dress Pinot. I asked if it was the same price as the Sutter Home..told it wasn't but was advised she would "give it to me at that price today because I was having a bad day". Why should I pay more for an "upsell" when they didn't have what was on the menu? Ordered sandwich with fries. Received my meal and the fries were old, shriveled and barely warm..so were my husband's. Obviously, we were given the leftovers from lunch that had been sitting under the heat lamp. Asked for and received freshly made, hot fries. The manager approached our table asking how everything was. I let him know what had transpired. He seemed totally disinterested but he did comp my lunch. The bartender/waitress came with our check and she basically admitted that we were served the "leftovers" from the early lunch service. This Applebees has gone downhill in the past several years. We used to have lunch here quite often in the late 1990's but we will not be back. Things have steadily deteriorated the past couple of times we've been here. I don't think it's too much to ask for hot fries and to have an item you offer on the menu. Another example of the lack of quality and concern by chain restaurants!!!!'hmmm
(1)Greg M.
August 27, 2013 5:15pm. I ordered the 7 oz sirloin medium rare with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The veggies were fine, so was the service. The water in my glass was nasty metallic tasting. My steak was easily the worst meat I've ever been served in my life. It was an odd looking long banana-shaped thing that did not taste like beef at all. Maybe it was goat or horse but IT WAS NOT BEEF. It sort of tasted like the jerked goat burgers I had in Jamaica. I've been eating beef my entire life, this tasted nothing like, looked nothing like, and had the consistency nothing like any beef I've ever had, in my life. Don't think I'll be going back there. Ever. I did not want to complain at the store because there is no coming back from being served a piece of meat like this, it should have never been served to a human customer. Complaining only jeopardizes your safety in any restaurant. Never send food back to the kitchen for replacement is my philosophy. We simply cut short our visit and got the hell out without saying a word. I'll express my displeasure by never returning.
(1)Chris D.
Something about this particular Applebee's is off-putting. The food wasn't as good as others, the interior wasn't as inviting and like others, the waiters would all meet up at the bar and talk to each other until someone walked in to be seated. Would be ideal if they moved out and they were replaced. Will try to avoid it.
(2)Ashlie H.
Not so happy, happy hour at this Applebee's. Happy hour is awesome typically at any Applebee's, but the amount of time it took for us to get everything we ordered was disappointing. When we were first seated it took our waitress about 10 minutes to even acknowledge that we were new customers waiting to give our order. Once we ordered our drinks it took another 10 minutes to have them delivered (2 beers isn't a mix drink that a bartender has to create, right out of the tap, should have taken 5 minutes tops). When our waitress finally delivered our drinks, she ran to the table dropped the bees off and darted away, at this time we were ready to order our food and she didn't even ask us if we were ready. After flagging her down we were finally able to order our food. After about 35 minutes we flagged her down again for she had walked past our table several times and didn't give us an update about what was taking so long, nor ask us if we wanted another round of drinks. Once our food finally came out, things didnt get any better. The buffalo wings were tasty, but my steak was dry and tough. The mashed potatoes and broccoli that came along with my steak wasn't awful tasting, but also nothing special. My friend ordered a burger and said the same thing. It's just a burger nothing awesome about it but nothing nasty about it. Im sure the kitchen gets backed up during happy hour, but that is when the waiters and waitresses should be on their toes checking on their tables to put the wait for food at ease. At this time the cooks need to make sure they still care about food quality and not worry so much about just getting the food out the door. *Currently looking for a happy, happy hour place*
(2)Judy B.
Thank you, Manager Frank, for covering our entire bill yesterday, including beverages, after our order got lost and we waited a long time for our food. The food was good, too. Try the new grilled chicken and honey pepper shrimp over cubed potatoes and green beans!
(5)Callie M.
I just left this place with my friend, the only pro is that the waiters were super friendly and the service was fast, got our food pretty quick considering it was busy. We came during happy hour so our drinks were pretty cheap, my friend actually got wasted from all the discounted alcohol. I just got plain chicken tenders and fries, they were good but the honey mustard sauce was too sweet. My friend ordered a steak (medium rare) baked potatoes with a side of broccoli. He said his potato and the broccoli were delicious but his steak was far from medium rare and it had a chewy, plastic consistency. I really don't expect much from Applebee's but I don't appreciate paying 17 dollars for a small steak and having it taste like complete crap.
(2)Ray A.
I ate here 8/5/2014.It was a Tuesday, the second Tuesday in a row. As far as Applebee's go this location is my favorite. I am not normally a fan of this chain but they tend to have good food for the value. This location however is So Cool. So Tuesday July 30th my daughter wanted to come here for her birthday. We tried to make other suggestions but this is where she wanted to go. We met Jamie a manager here. She was so fun and invited us back the following week when they were having a Disney dress up day with the staff. Tuesday being kids night we were happy to return. They have the best balloon guy I have ever seen. He is just amazing. Disney Tuesday was so much fun. Jamie played the evil queen and had my kids cracking up. The food was wonderful and for the second week in a row the service was perfect. My kids no longer ask to go to chuck e cheese and we have a great meal at a great value. Thank You Jamie for making this restaurant a fun experience, not just a place to eat.
(5)Holly J.
Worst Applebee's every. Took 10 min for someone to get my water. Placed my order and when they brought my oriental chicken salad the chicken was hard and dried out, a drizzle of dressing. My soup bowl was completely cracked, so then I couldn't eat anymore, lost my appetite. Guy asked me once how I was doing, and didn't even give me a chance to talk. Never again!!!!
(1)Rebeccah E.
This Applebee's isn't bad. The servers are all pretty nice and friendly but the food has kind of gone downhill. The last three times, I've had garlic mashed potatoes; two times they were ice cold and the third time, they were so runny that I couldn't eat them. Whenever I order a salad, I order extra dressing and I never get it. The steaks and hamburgers are very good!! All in all, not bad for the money.
(3)Sherrie D.
serously my son and I had the chipote steak, it was so salty I couildn't eat it. yuk
(1)Kathleen T.
Worst service ever. Went with a couple of friends and got smushed into a little booth. Got a horrible, rude waitress who didn't let us enjoy our time there and shoved us out the door. I love applebees, but this one has crappy service.
(1)Carmik T.
Dined here on 8-29 about 8:30 PM. Double crusted bone in hot wings good, but needed additional sauce. Ordered the Blazing Texan Burger & asked for it in the flour tortilla like they do for the quesadilla burger which they accommodated. Clubhouse sandwich is always a favorite in our family, good with "Garlic Fries". You have to request them! Our waiter was Parley W. He was attentive to our needs and provided us with good service.
(5)Brenda B.
I don't think I will be going to Applebee's again unless it was a guest's choice. This is mostly because of their 'Presto' automated ordering system. I find it sad that these chains are now moving to this cold and impersonal ordering system. I like talking to my waiter/waitress, asking what they like, and just the whole personal experience. Maybe I'm weird in that way. Oh and I also don't want to be advertised to while I'm trying to eat my dinner not play games for $.99 when I came to enjoy the company of the people I came with.
(1)Steve B.
You should sit at the Bar. Norma, Katrina, Alicia, Chloe and all will treat you right.
(5)Mike K.
I had a chicken sandwich with a house salad . The food was very fresh and flavorful. But we were a little up set by the service. It was so slow that the appetizer came after the food. Probably won't be back anytime soon.
(3)Todd M.
Food was good, but "Samantha" pretty much ignored me. I had to leave my table and walk across the restaurant to the bar to get a refill on my Diet Pepsi.
(1)Mike M.
First time at this Mesa, AZ Applebees. Wonderful service, thanks Kailani! My moms salad was made just right and my chicken tenders and fries were perfect. We splurged and had the triple chocolate melt desert. Wow! Loved it! I'm from Charleston, SC and I will be backi to this Mesa Applebees when I come to visit!
(5)Alex R.
Do You like the Game of Hit and Miss? Well if you're going to stop at this location, you're jumping into the game just as you walk in the door. Tonight I arrived about 12am as I am a small business owner who needs to get away from the office once in a while. It seems at this location, they like to close out section of the dinning room early (10ish) forcing everyone to sit in the bar area, which I always request to sit elsewhere. It took a couple of requests and now pretty much everyone knows that I like to sit at this one table in the outer dinning room because I am able to plug in my laptop. Tonight was a disaster from the moment I walked in. The Gentlemen (Blonde Hair) who seated me was Bland at best - No Smile No Greeting. The Server is actually the gal working the bar, who has been referred to in another review as the Ice Queen. The Ice Queen walked up - No Introduction, No Smile - Just annoyed because I'm sitting outside the bar area. Had to ask for my Drink to be refilled and they didn't provide extra napkins for the messy chicken wings I ordered. I saw the Ice Queen with the other gentlemen looking at me - I'm sure they were talking about me behind my back about my seating preference. The Ice Queen (Dark Hair - Tattoos) only checked on me once. So different from when Mary Anne helps me... Never did they ask if I wanted to order something else or dessert. I'm out of here... It's not about the $$$ - I will reward for Great Service but when you receive service like tonight - You just want send a message - Remember the "Guest" is the reason you are here, even if they don't like to be seated in the bar area.
(1)Vanessa C.
I really want to like this Applebee's but I just don't. I keep trying and am disappointed every time. We recently went there for dinner and the service was AWFUL. They were sort of busy but not THAT busy. We placed an order for an appetizer which came out after our meal was served. This is the THIRD time this has happened there. I don't understand why this is so difficult to get right!? Our waitress gave a pathetic , "Eh, sorry" and walked away. You could at least ACT like you cared a smidgen. No drink refills either, which irked me. Lunch is somewhat better. At least the service is, anyway. I do love their all you can eat salad and soup at lunch. I am also not sure why, but the ice tea at this Applebee's and at the IHOP across the street taste funny. Maybe the water? Apparently other people have commented on it as well, because the wait staff have agreed some people notice that taste. It is a slightly longer drive to go to the Applebees on Gilbert, but I feel like the service is definitely better there, and that is where we will be going from now on.
(2)Marshall W.
I made a mental note "Not all Applebees are the very same in food and service". I have eaten at many Applebees all over the country which as usually pretty good, and this one stands out as a really bad one. Boy, how true! This location seems be in EPIC FAIL mode. I had a moderately expensive Cajun shrimp dish, and it turned out to be a big pile of fettuccine topped with a very few scrawny and overcooked shrimp that were fibrous and under spiced! These were almost as small as bay shrimp. Plus, no side veggies, no bread, nothing. The three others in my party had equally dismal dishes, and there was a lot of grumbling at our table because of the lame food. My wife said "never again". I have never given a poor rating to an Applebees, and am embarrassed to do so! But, this is justified.
(1)roger s.
We ordered the 10.99 special with steak. The steaks were the perfect size for us and they were cooked perfectly. I had a delicious wedge salad and my wife had the best spinach salad ever. It came with garlic spinach. Yum. The steak came with a really good vadalia onion sauce. We have eaten at several all over the country and we get the small sre
(5)Meagan L.
Yes, yes I am really giving it a 5 star rating. First off let me start out by saying we had a $10 buck gift card and that is really what prompted the visit. I ordered the clubhouse grill with no bacon. It has turkey and ham with a BBQ sauce. I wasn't expecting it to be a melt but it hit the spot. Managed to take a picture. That and fries with two sides of ranch and I was in heaven. My husband had the endless soup and salad lunch special. First up for him was French onion soup and a spinach and shrimp salad. Next the chilly and an Asian chicken salad. Both were great and although we had not planned on getting desert our awesome waitress who filled my water glass a million times without me noticing talked us into brownie bites for 99 cents. So cute these small triangle brownies and one scoop of ice cream. I wish I would have remembered my camera. The place was clean the food was good and the service was great! I wasn't expecting to give it 5 stars but it really couldn't have gone any better. Delicious!
(5)Leonard P.
I went here to have a quick sit down at the bar and a bite with a friend at the bar. I expected to have a relatively good time, but little did I know the bar was being hosted that night by the Ice Queen. Cold treatment from this host from the moment we first ordered our beers, complete with being chided over my perfectly valid ID, to having to ask for a menu after waiting quite some time (instead of being asked if we wanted food, like most bartenders would??) so we could even get the food we came for! When the food came, the wings looked like someone had quite literally emptied a sauce bottle over them - they were sitting in a puddle! Never had to dip a wing 4-5 times in ranch just to get some on it before! At least the Quesadilla was tasty, though I really didn't appreciate being disagreed with by the bartender about leaving off the Pico de Gallo. Tomatoes make me violently sick, I don't need your bloody opinion about them being on the dish! Thankfully, an otherwise infuriating experience was mostly rectified by the bubbly friendliness of the waiter who came to send the previous bartender on a break. The replacement and her friendly, happy demeanor is probably the main reason why I didn't simply walk out. While I still rushed my dinner (and my friends) so we could get the heck out of dodge, it was a relief to see that the first employee wasn't a wholly accurate example of the staff. Primarily for that reason I'm willing to give three stars, unlike the one or two I angrily wanted to. I hope my experience with the staff to be a fluke.
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