Re: Applebee's Thumb's Down

HARLEY FLSTSHall of Famer

For what reason, I don't know, I decided to give Applebee's a try. When I walked in, the customer in the first booth looked really mad. As we sat down, the manager came over and was talking with him about how the cook had screwed up his order twice. I didn't get all the details. Anyway, after sitting for 10 mins without any wait staff approaching me, one finally showed up. I ordered my drink but then just decided to leave. This was 5pm and there were only 3 tables of people in the whole place. That was there last chance from me.

1/5/1111:38 AM

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unclegusOld Faithful

They used to be really good, until a manager left and went to the Olive Garden and took several following employee's with her.
Too bad I don't care for the Olive Garden though!

1/5/1112:01 PM

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Kenny PowersPost Master

All those chain restaurants are the same and they all pretty much suck.

1/5/113:24 PM

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justasayin'Member

only eat at applebys on occassion.. but.. ate there this week and I have to admit . It was good.

1/5/113:46 PM

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justasayin'Member

pretty good to me

1/5/113:47 PM

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yellowdogdemocratHall of Famer

My problem with Applebees is that you don't get any china/plates. Everything I've had the last 3 times I was there came in a basket,ugh! Also, the last time I was there on November 27, my fries tasted weird like they were old. I didn't eat them after the first one but the server just said "Really?" Yes, really.

1/5/114:38 PM

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Ronnie P.Old Faithful

We had a bad experience there a few months back.

1/5/115:18 PM

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imax71Hall of Famer

Have been there about 4 times in last year and half. Never had good service, always a wait to just get our drink order. Had the same waitress the last 2 times, horrible.

1/5/116:47 PM

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elinterventor01Post Master

Rarely try the chains, but had the crab cakes for dinner at Ruby Tuesday's in Madison. They were well seasoned and had little bread -- mostly crab meat. As one who lived on the Chesapeake estuary for 11 years, where crab cakes are a specialty, I was pleasantly surprised. About $13 for one large cake and two sides, plus another cake for $5.

1/5/118:23 PM

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crissybgSmall Talker

Only been there a few times since they opened and the experience never has improved. Personally think it is one of the worst restaurants around here.

1/6/1111:48 AM

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tigrtrekHall of Famer

Applebees and O'Charley's are bottom of the barrel casual dining IMO.

1/7/1111:00 PM

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OkieDokieHall of Famer

Applebee's better that O'Charley IMO.The latter is just awful.

1/9/114:07 PM

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nola_funkHall of Famer

i have never had a problem with the food or the service at applebee's.
they cook a better steak than logans.

1/11/116:51 PM

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HARLEY FLSTSHall of Famer

They may can IF you can ever get them to take your order and fill it.

1/12/111:25 AM

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semiannualchickOld Faithful

We've always had good service/food at Applebee's. But the one in Nashville near the Opryland Resort is better.

1/13/116:59 PM

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williePost Master

i'm with you semi... i've never had bad service or a bad meal at applebee's... i kinda like the place!

1/14/118:47 AM

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Captain ObviousHall of Famer

Last time I was there, the cook actually came out and recommended I try something called Napa Valley sauce. Everyone there is friendly. The prices are better than anywhere else in town and their new tater twisters are about to make a fat man out of me.

1/15/1111:04 AM

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N2CROMEEverybody Knows My Name

Well wife and myself tried Applebee's Saturday at 3:45pm Parking lot was pretty full we walked in sat right down had drinks on table with in 3to 4 min's 5min's later had appetizer on table and food about 10 min's later service was great and food was teriffic had 3 glasses of tea and never ask for a refill they kept the glass full and that was our 1st time and about 1 1/2 years we will be going back enjoyed it.

1/16/113:50 PM

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HARLEY FLSTSHall of Famer

I'm glad all of you have great service there. This has happened twice in a row and that's it. Or maybe someone on here saw this thread and decided to do something about the serivce. As for me, I will not return to find out.

1/17/117:11 AM

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lawguy07Hall of Famer

Which Applebee's is everyone referring to? Aren't there 2 of them, both on Florence Blvd?

1/17/111:33 PM

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N2CROMEEverybody Knows My Name

No there only 1 of them

1/17/115:48 PM

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SashaFarceFamiliar Face

I got food poisoning not once but twice from the Florence Applebee's the two times I have eaten there. Their food is pretty generic anyway.

I do love me some O'Charleys though.

1/20/1110:05 PM

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IsobelEverybody Knows My Name

I ate there a couple of weeks ago, and it was the best meal I've had in quite a while!

2/7/112:53 PM

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oldgreymareHall of Famer

We ate at Applebee's last night. The service started a little slow but when we told them that we were had to be somewhere else by a certain time, she shifted into high gear. Took drink order and food order right away. Got food quickly. The food was just great, the most enjoyable we have had in some time. The prices were great, too. Will definately go back soon. Lots of things on their menu. All very reasonably priced.

2/18/119:03 AM

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wtrfb-IISmall Talker

This is the best place in the Shoals to eat! They have the best happy hour in town. From 3 to 7 they have half price apps and 2.50 well drinks and the apple draft beer is $1.00. There is no other place in town that has better food and drinks! The staff is awesome, mgmt is on top of things and the staff has been there for years. How much can you ask for?

It reminds me of the old show on TV..... Cheers, where everyone knows your name .... if you go more than once a year!

2/22/119:22 PM

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jlb782Member

I really enjoy applebees food, but I have to admit, here lately the service has gone downhill. The last time there was a bus, so I will try not to judge based on that visit..

2/23/118:25 PM

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CamilleEverybody Knows My Name

I like Appleby's, especially their hot spinach dip.

yum

2/23/1110:20 PM

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chasmc42Small Talker

wtrfb-II you sound like an advertisement instead of a comment....

2/24/112:46 PM

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gbrkOld Faithful

Due to the comments on this thread the wife and I decided to try Applebees again and I'm glad we did. The half price appetizers was a very nice surprise and we took advantage of that also. While Rosie's definitely has the best fajitas there are many things that Applebees does well and we were both satisfied with our last experience there and will be back again.

Far better experience than we had at O'Charleys.

2/24/1111:22 PM

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N2CROMEEverybody Knows My Name

Well we went again and everything was Super couldn't ask for anything better it was Sat night before Valentine Day and they were covered up had 15min wait service was excellent manager came around ask how everything was tea the app then food perferect timing on all of it.We will be going again.

2/26/119:53 AM

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wright35633Post Master

It is my wife's favorite place. She gets the appetizer sampler every time. I am sad they took the open face sirloin sandwich off the menu. I really enjoyed it. Also, I think they have the best buffalo wings around since Rooster's closed.

2/26/117:42 PM

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Skiddles_98Familiar Face

i love the lunch soup/salad special.

they have some decent food, but the service is lacking. we went quite often, mostly because the first time we went, our service was so poor, the manager gave us our meal. we didn't even ask, he just came out when our food (finally) did and apologized. the next THREE times we got free food or free appetizers for having to wait so long. so if ya got plenty of time, give it a try. it really is cheaper in the long run

3/5/1110:10 PM

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semiannualchickOld Faithful

I'm surprised O'Charleys is still in business....their food is nasty, jmho.

3/6/119:40 AM

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N2CROMEEverybody Knows My Name

Well we went again today at 3pm great service and food good my Only compaint was waiter short change me some money but he made it up Just an mistake anyone can make them.

3/6/1110:23 PM

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Captain ObviousHall of Famer

Had a club sandwich there on Saturday. More food than I could eat. Service was great.

3/7/117:59 AM

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