Big portions of mainstream American fare, served up in a convivial, family atmosphere.

by Contributor

In Short
A low-key, friendly environment attracts plenty of families to this reliable chain. Kids in the big booths--often clutching free balloons and crayons--usually outnumber adults sitting at the bar. The menu offers filling American fare with no surprises, from mozzarella sticks and nachos to rollups and burgers. Entrees include steaks, fajitas and main dish salads. The calorie-conscious can select from a list of Weight Watchers-inspired dishes like mesquite chicken salad and grilled tilapia with mango salsa.

10/27/06

Food is not impressive and neither is the service.

by seattle_lite

This restaurant is over-hyped. The service isn't that great and neither is the food. Go to Chili's instead.

• Pros: It's better than fast food.
• Cons: It's better than fast food.

05/14/04

Mrs

by katann

I am very confident taking my family, including grandchildred, to Applebee's family restaurant. They have excellent food, service and reasonable prices. Always a clean environment and cheerful, friendly wait persons. Once a week treat for my husband and me!

• Pros: affordable, good food, friendly people

03/07/04

Standard food, avoid brkfst

by virgil_likes_rum

Your typical chain restaurant menu items. The santa fe chicken salad is a tasty surprise though. Stay away from breakfast items, the hashbrowns are dry and hard as a hockey puck. The toast is too thick (is that possible?) and cold so it is very hard. The bacon is rock hard and the sausage is ration size. Do yourself a favor and order lunch or eat elsewhere for breakfast.

• Pros: good beer, no wait
• Cons: , bad breakfast