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American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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Reviewed 14 December 2019 via mobile

It is a standard Applebees. It has the normal selection of food and beer. It is good to see that they are all the same all over the US. Never disappointed!

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 4 September 2019

When your server tells you she will not even order steak from her work place due to the inability of the cooks, you should just call it a night. When you waited 20 minutes for two salads as part of the now 2 for $27.00..."deal", realize your entrees will be cold. Of course the added bonus was one of the "sizzling" skillets was incomplete and when four small shrimp were tossed on with the butter the butter wouldn't even melt. The fries were cold and the double crunch shrimp were soggy. Of course, I could see how cold the pasta dish was just by looking at the clotted cheese. The topping on the cake was hearing a near table also inform the server of an incorrectly cooked steak while waiting about 25 minutes for the free birthday brownie "bite". We have had less than stellar experience with this location, yet it was a birthday choice for my son, so we decided to give it one more shot. Almost $60 later and the conclusion remains, the overpriced food is a cold and complete disappointment. This is NOT the neighborhood bar and grill that the commercials claim it to be.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 24 August 2018

We went here as a family because of the kids eat free promotion back to school promotion. The place was very busy, I'm going to assume from the promotion. After a 20 minute wait time, the rest of our visit wasn't any speedier. Our overall...time waiting for food and dinning was well past an hour. Our server made very few appearance during that time. As for the food, I had the Shrimp and Parmesan Sirloin with a side of Garlic of Mashed Potatoes and the Four Cheese Bacon Mac n' Cheese. I asked for my steak to be medium. It was cooked fairly medium rare instead. The mac n' cheese was a joke. I don't even think there was cheese on the pasta. Overall way below the quality that $18 should get you.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 13 August 2018 via mobile

I am a vegetarian..we ask special for my item..they put chicken on it. Then make me wait forever and bring only part of my order..still charge us full price..i had not had meat for 8 years prior to this awful experience...

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 14 August 2017 via mobile

This applebees was very clean and service was great! The food was excellent as well. We went here after visiting the zoo, super close to the zoo by the way.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 14 August 2017

Two antsy kids after a week at Mayo--youngest jostled table and drinks flew. Our waiter cheerfully cleaned up mess while grateful mama went to change daughter's clothes, so we could tuck into our great meals. .

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 1 August 2017 via mobile

We frequent this location a lot. The service is always top notch and the food is great! We only wish they would go back to the blend of seasoning they used to use on the steaks. Overall, great place to eat!

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 27 June 2017

My peer and I had a quick lunch before heading to see a customer during a recent business trip to Des Moines. This Applebee's was well-staffed, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I got a salad - I wasn't that hungry - and...couldn't finish it. It was large and very good. Nice place to stop for a quick, yet healthy/good, lunch!More

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed 18 September 2016

Has any kind of food you like at a very fair price. The all day burger is great, and sweet potato fries. You can have a drink if you like and watch the game.

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed 29 June 2016

We stopped here on our way home the other day and typical Applebee's always good and service excellent. We even told our waiter that we were in a bit of a hurry and he responded in a positive manner.

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed 19 April 2016 via mobile

Great place for kids, all staff is very accommodating and friendly! I consistently receive amazing service when I visit my south side applebee's!

Date of visit: April 2016
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Reviewed 22 March 2016 via mobile

Everything was excellent. Food tasted great and the service was perfect. We would highly recommend this place to anyone. Oh, and the staff sang "Happy Birthday" to our daughter as it was her 7th birthday.

Date of visit: March 2016
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Reviewed 21 September 2015

Great menu selection, great food! Everyone is friendly & great service too! Mom is 82 and thrilled they serve Corona!

Date of visit: September 2015
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Reviewed 27 August 2015

It NEVER FAILS when ever I have gone in to this restaurant to give it another chance I am disappointed. Wait staff need to learn what service means. My food ALWAYS comes out wrong (and I am not ordering something apart from the normal menu)...I won't be back.More

Date of visit: July 2015
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Reviewed 29 July 2015

We are vegetarians. I had the Napa Chicken Portobella with no chicken, asking for extra veggies instead. The dish was flavorful, with zucchini, potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, and sauteed onions in a red wine sauce.

Date of visit: July 2015
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APPLEBEE'S is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5