Applebee’s

I tried Applebee’s for my first time with my boyfriend the other night. Service was okay, the food was pretty good but nothing special. We both got steaks and they weren’t cooked the way we asked. The red skin mash potatoes are really good though along with the Bahama mama drink. I will return to try some other items of the menu.

Awful. The food was terrible. The service was average. My stake was tiny and so much filled with MSG, it was absolutely awful. I’ve never eaten such terrible stake in my life. The table near the door — very cold when customers were coming in or leaving. Very long wait to be seated even though the restaurant was almost empty.

We went here for dinner last night prior to our movie since the restaurant is right next to Cineplex. Worst decision we made. It took 30mins for our appetizer which was the pulled pork nachos. Why nachos would take that long still boggles my mind. We had to ask our server to check on them and informed her we where in a rush because we had a movie to get to. The nachos where fabulous btw, I recommend them, too bad the bbq pork ribs to follow were not. They were tough and served on measly soggy French fries. Even worse, I didn’t order French fries I ordered a Caesar salad instead, which came in a small side bowl. I would think if one orders a salad instead of the fries that you would get a decent sized salad and NO fries.
My husband asked our server for the bill as we wanted to pay so we could leave when ready. She brought the bill and then disappeared! We had to ask another server for a take out container and my husband had to go hunt down our server as she must have taken her break because she was nowhere on the floor. Why she would take break at that time when we had asked her to settle our bill and told her we were in a hurry… who knows. My husband even asked her why she didn’t come right back to the table so he could pay and she just stood there and said nothing. Unbelievable, she didn’t seem to care or feel a need to apologize.
Needles to say we will think twice about coming back to dine… defiantly never prior to a movie. I really wish we had just gone to Ginger Beef Bistro House instead… at least they are quick and the food comes out piping hot!!!
You need to work on your service and the timing of your food especially being you are that close to a movie theatre.

WOW. I just had double jaw surgery and this place was totally compensating of the fact I could not chew. Not only did they blend my food for me (where most places will not) they actually did it specifically to my instructions.
Not only that but they offered to blend everything else as well. I am so impressed
On top of that the customer service was fantastic — I was in and out of here in just a little over an hour during dinner rush!
Could not be happier, even tho I live in the SW I will be a regular for sure.
Thanks applebees!

I have eaten there on several occasions, and for the vast majority of times it has been a great place. Good food good service.
On one occasion, I had a bad experience with the food, but to the credit of the server it was taken care of right away, and the meal was comped.
Best restaurant in that mall area. Good place to go for a pre or post movie meal and drinks.
Place is not going to win top chef awards, but the food is generally good.

Underwhelming experience.
Starters:
Myself — Caesar Salad
Lettuce was not fresh, can tell by taste it’s the pre bagged lettuce. Which I know is common in restaurants. Had lettuce rust and mushy pieces. Too much dressing and too hard croutons.
Entrée:
Rosemary Chicken Fetticini
— flavor was nice.
— specifically asked for no artichoke or sundried tomato, the waitress checked with the kitchen to confirm it could be done. Halfway through the dish I discovered both items I asked not to be included. The manager came to talk to us and advised all the vegetables were pre mixed, and the few were missed. **this item was taken off the bill… Which was not expected but appreciated.
Dessert:
Chocolate explosion:
Very rich and tasty — was expecting it so be piping hot… But was just warm

It was alright, seasonal vegies were bitter and inedible, steak was blah, dessert and appetizer were good.

it’s a chain restaurant, so it is not going to win any awards for «best chef» or anything like that.
When you go to a chain you expect consistency in service and food, and that is what you get here. The menu is predictable and uninspired, but then again, you don’t go to a place like this to be inspired, do you?
The service is decent and the servers are friendly.
It is a place you can take the kids, grandma and pretty much anyone in the family.
For a family-​style chain restaurant, you get what you expect here: decent food at a decent price.

On a cold blistery snowy day, it is REALLY chilly by the door. We had some customers who were in the table beside us requesting another table, because it was too cold! They should modify their doors or at least erect some kind of barrier, the constant chill was uncomfortable throughout the meal.
For the price they charge I was expecting slightly larger portions or at least good food, but they were neither. The portions seemed skimpy and the potatoes were plain. But by far it was the vegetables that were the worst part of the meal. The broccoli and baby carrots were way too overcooked. When you cannot even use your fork to spear the broccoli, you have got major problems. In retrospect, when our group walked in, my friend noted that most everybody was «older», now I know why…
On the other hand, dessert was good. Service was prompt, even though we had the server from another table converse with us before she realized and suddenly said «Oh, sorry, I thought you were my table».
Probably won’t be back anytime soon.

My experience of Applebee’s before its opening in Calgary was strictly related through Talladega Nights, and an actual taste of the food reinforced the stereotype the movie perpetrated: BLAND. As my wife said, «this is white people food». No wonder America is so fat! You could certainly do worse, but also infinitely better.

I think I’m pretty neutral when it come to going to Applebees for dinner. I don’t love it and I don’t hate it. My parents live in the area, so it seems to be a somewhat regular place of theirs… which means I go there sometimes too.
I enjoy the atmosphere at Applebees. I think it has a good family feel to it and seems like a great restaurant to bring kids to. There are lots and lots of different, rather random decorations about the place that keep the children occupied and the adults talking.
Unlike Sapna G. I do eat meat, and I don’t mind Applebee’s menu all that much. I wouldn’t be able to tell you a favourite dish because each time I get something different… which means nothing stood out to me that much.
I’m serious when I say that I don’t know if I love Applebees or hate it. Let’s just say that when my parents invite me to go, I don’t cringe, I don’t vomit in my mouth a little and I don’t politely say, «no thanks.» I nod my head and say, «sure.»

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. There’s nothing worse than going to a restaurant starving, only to discover they don’t have even ONE vegetarian option on their menu.
My dad and I made a pit stop at Applebee’s on our way to the airport. We were headed on a trip and were in a bit of a time crunch. We were famished and Applebee’s seemed like a safe bet. Think again. Every single item on their menu had either chicken or shrimp in it and the only thing they offered non meat-​eaters was a three cheese pasta dish. Yeah, like I want to eat that and then sit on a plane for hours.
I wasn’t impressed with Applebee’s at all. In this day and age, it’s pretty lame when a restaurant can’t cater to such a prominant dietary restriction.
It was my first time there and I can guarantee you it will be my last.