Applebee’s

I’ve been here and I’m not impressed, the first time I came was on Saturday 01÷16÷16, the place wasn’t that busy yet the service was horrible, we were seated right away but it was like the waitress forgot about us!
Came back for the 2^nd time on Sunday 01÷17÷16 for my cousin’s birthday dinner, my party and I sat in another area of the restaurant and the service we received was a lot better than the day before.
I’m not a huge fan of Applebee’s however I would return back to this location in the future… I didn’t say how soon!

The pasta at Applebee’s are definitely not worth the $ 12 they charge. The portions are way too small and not good at all. Probably won’t be visiting another apples bees again

I wish I could give a NO STAR review for this location. When we walked in I told my party to ‘Let’s leave because there were a total of 2 patrons,’ but they insisted that we stay. So we did and thus began the nightmare of hellish food. The only bright spot was the waitress. Service was good and we had some idiots in our party. Plus it was seven of us. She did good.
To the food. I ordered from their ‘new’ menu the steak & quinoa. The steak was old and dry and instead of pink in the middle for medium rare it was gray. And it had a smell to it. The runny quinoa was a mess and hard to boot. It smelled & looked like food that was out of a bag & dumped into the plate for the microwave. My granddaughters chicken tenders were as hard as rocks and her fries were cold.
My daughter’s ribs were slathered in sauce but underneath were hard and old. The broccoli was underdone and was that pale green they are underneath before cooking. The salad was drowned in Ranch dressing and the iceberg lettuce was old as shoe leather in a thrift shop.
The drinks seemed ok as my daughter ordered four shots. But I don’t even recommend going to the bar. The bartender stood there and picked her nose. Then flicked. Again, the bartender picked her nosed and. Then. Flicked.

I was in here today, and while the food was excellent, the server ruined the entire experience. Chrystal was rude and inattentive. We sat for many minutes before she walked by and said (with a grown) «I’ll be with ya’ll eventually.» After another 2 – 3 minutes she finally came to the table, by this time we had already decided what we were going to eat, so we gave her the whole order. She said she would put the order in and bring our drinks right back. She left for a few more minutes, came back and checked in with another table without our drinks. She then went to get our drinks. She checked in with us multiple times throughout our meal just in passing, and not acknowledging when we needed more drinks and forcing us to either put empty glasses to the end of the table or request them. About halfway through eating, she brought us the check, never inquiring if we would want dessert. When she came back 5 – 10 minutes later, we had long since finished eating and asked for 2 boxes. She brought the boxes and my 6 year old had decided to take her leftovers home as well, so we asked for a third, only for her to promptly roll her eyes at the table and walk away without acknowledging our request verbally. When she came back, a member of my party outstretched her hand to take the box and begin packaging the leftovers, when Chrystal looked right at her and put the box on the end of the table, just out of her reach. After the check was paid and we stood up to leave, I witnessed Chrystal do a celebratory dance that we were leaving. Very visible and inappropriate. I understand that her shift was probably over, but I am disgusted that this is the way that servers are allowed to act in this establishment and will NOT be returning.

Good service, small portions

Had great service until we got our food. Took one bit into my pasta and a brillo pad was on my fork!!! I was disgusted. I asked to speck to the manger and she told me «it’s acceptable for these kinds of things to happen in restaurants». I will not be going to any restaurant if Brillo pads are going To end up in my food. Yes I know sometimes things could land I’m my food. I. e hair but a Brillo pad is something that can’t go unseen.
I contacted Applebee’s human resources and they were great. No complaints there, very friendly and easy to work with, called back was very impressed.

I’m not a fan but I enjoy drinking at the bar area. So if you’re coming to drink … not so bad. If you’re coming to eat … ah you might think again!

This Applebee’s is great! I’ve been to others, and I judge them by the steak. At this Pineville location the steak is always exactly like I ask for it. They cook the best steak! It’s a good and a bad though because I expect this kind of excellent perfectly prepared steak at other Applesbee’s locations — no luck. This is the Diamond of Applebee’s other locations don’t compare (concord location near exit 36 — their cook needs to learn from the one in Pineville)

My intention was to get back to Sweet Tea’s today, but they are closed on Sundays. So, being in that area, my Mother wanted the Chinese Chicken Salad at Applebee’s, one of her all time favorites. Not being a true fan of chains, I agreed. And, I was very impressed. I ordered a cheeseburger w/​fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and fresh! I also really enjoyed their seasoned fries. My Mom enjoyed her salad as well, and the staff was attentive throughout the entire meal. Shocked, yes, but happy I said yes.

Service sets the tone for a meal! It has been my experience that even when the food is ok, the service can ruin the meal and experience!
That being said my coworker and I stopped into Applebee’s for the Pick n’ Pair lunch special. The hostess sat us at our table with no greeting and lucky for us she was our waitress as well… sarcasm intended and required.
She took our drink order walked away several minutes later she returned with our drinks… asked if we knew what we wanted to eat and we placed our ordered. I chose the Fiesta Chicken Chopped salad and new chicken tortilla soup.
Now, I don’t know how long it takes to put soup in the bowl and throw some salad on a plate but with maybe two other tables occupied and it being late in the afternoon it certainly doesn’t take half my lunch hour. And for those of us who try to leave the office for some peace of mind and freedom during the workday… when you are on your lunch hour every moment counts.
When our food finally arrived with the few moments we had left on a lunch break. I scarfed it down I think it tasted ok. From what I remember, the salad was spicy and the jalapeño dressing was yummy! The chicken tortilla soup was just ok. It could have used a few more pieces of chicken and spice to take it up a notch.
Overall, the experience was horrible. The service was horrible. The food was ok. I won’t be running back to this location any time soon.

I really wanted some Red Lobster that night, but I guess everyone else did, too… We were near Carolina Place Mall and the Olive Garden next door looked just as packed… I figured Applebee’s would be uncrowded and a decent choice for food since it had been quite a while since I’d been there… It was just what I expected… The server was nice, the food was good and the prices were reasonable… The only things that could be improved were the lukewarm temperature of the cheese that came out with the new beer pretzels (which were awesome) and the riblets I ordered were just a bit fatty… My boyfriend’s new shrimp pasta with queso was great… Overall, a solid showing from good ol’ Applebee’s…

I cannot believe I have been to Applebee’s twice in one week. This place has been recently renovated and although is a smaller Applebee’s, it is open and has a nice friendly feel. Wait staff very nice and helpful.