Applebee's

Large mainstay chain keeps me coming back. May not have that “made from scratch” feel but overall quality makes a decent meal at a reasonable price. Soft padded booths, chairs and tables decorated with local and National sports memorabilia makes this a step above the average sports bar. Has a comfortable feel. We like to take advantage of their on-going 2 for $22 deal, with a choice of appetizers or Caesar salads and 2 entrees. First was a good portion of their honey barbecue boneless chicken wings. In the eyes of a wings connoisseur may not pass muster but we find them enjoyable. Our entrees were the always-go-to Oriental Chicken salad and the never-tried-before Fiesta Lime chicken. On the Oriental Salad, a good portion of crispy breaded chicken tenders over a bed of fresh Asian greens, rice noodles and almonds tossed in an Oriental vinaigrette. A breadstick comes with it. Fiesta Lime Chicken is an ample size zesty lime glazed, grilled chicken breast smothered in tangy Mexi-ranch and melted cheddar cheese. Served on a bed of crispy tortilla strips and a side of Spanish rice and house made pico de gallo. Good flavor with a little kick. Collin was our go-to-guy and he was on his game. Good food, good prices, good service.

Applebee's is Applebee's.... but what we really enjoyed about our visit was our server! Tiara was on it, she was attentive, kind, friendly. She actually checked on us halfway through, to see how we were doing. I cannot remember the last time that happened. You can tell she is old school- and prioritized customer experience and service. She recommended menu items and helped us make our choices (I needed a side substitute). She was great. We will be back just to see her!

I personally approach most sit down as being as good as you make it, meaning if you're willing to customize your plate, you'll generally have a good experience. So how about cleanliness and staff attitude then? Cleanliness I would rate average. Staff I would rate as excellent, anyone who's worked food knows what hard work looks like, and they certainly work hard. Staffing seems like the issue lowering this businesses score more than anything else, not enough hands to get all the work done.

Not happy with the server i had. Wasn't very friendly or attentive. The restaurant was not busy at all. They might have had 10 tables in the whole restaurant including the bar area. My party of 3 ordered and waited a good while for our food. Didn't think anything of it since everyone is so short staffed but a table of 5 that came in about 20 minutes or so after my table ordered and received their food way before my party of 3. My server not only got my order wrong but never asked how the food was or even asked if we needed any refills. After we finally got our food and i was getting ready to pay i paid by card and didn't leave the tip on my card since i always use cash, the machine at the table asked if i wanted a receipt and i selected not to get one. The server decided to bring me a printout of my receipt total with it showing no tip on the card. I informed the server i had already paid and the servers response was "i know" super snobby than handed me the paper. The tip i was going to give even tho he didn't do his job went down drastically.. people need to do better. If you don't like your job in customer service please find something that doesn't have to deal with the public!

Not a good experience at all, server was either new, or had the didn't care attitude, ir maybe it was the kitchen staff. Other customer received there meals before we did, then we got them mine was hot, my wife's was cold, then was asked if I wanted another drink but by the time i got it was already done with my meal, and had no intentions of downing a $9 drink. Manager was great and comp'd my wife's meal and my drink, which we appreciate, hoping whatever happened will be cleared up before others have a poor experience there.

I attempted to dine at the Applebee’s restaurant in Apple Valley last night, but I was not successful. When I entered, apparently it was a shift change because it took an extraordinarily long time before any of the weight staff appeared to even take an order. And I also had to ask for the special menu with their “irresisyabowls.” After a an unusually long wait with no food, I noticed that several tables of customers in that area who came in after I did had been served and we’re happily eating. I finally got the attention of the manager and informed her of my problem and she said she’d look into it and disappeared into the back. When I noticed that I had been there for over an hour with no food, I left. There was no apology from the staff, as I exited and no explanation. This is the worst service I have had in my long memory of dining in restaurants.