Applebee's Times Square Review - Midtown - New York - The Infatuation
"Any search for the American Dream should begin at the Applebee’s in Times Square. This two-floor outpost of the mythic chain isn’t currently feeling its best, but it’s still a land of promise. Please, enjoy a $12 cocktail with more calories than a Big Mac, accompanied by an appetizer platter that looks exactly like its picture. The artichoke dip isn’t as bad as its snotty texture suggests, and the mozzarella sticks do almost taste like mozzarella. So let loose. Have a little fun. Just know that your fun will have a hint of melancholy. The carpets are fraying, the servers look bored, and—through the soiled, streaky windows—you can see Dallas BBQ across the street, where the cocktails are even bigger, and the food tastes slightly less frozen." - Bryan Kim
Applebee’s Adds Drive-Thru Windows to Compete with Fast Food - Eater
"Applebee’s is adding drive-thru windows, but will it save the casual chain? The line between fast food and “casual dining” continues to blur, and may not exist for much longer. In an effort to compete with fast-food chains, Applebee’s has announced that it will add drive-thru windows to at least 15 of its locations by the end of the year. If that sounds like a death knell for Applebee’s reputation as a sit-down restaurant, that’s because it probably is." - Amy McCarthy
Walker Hayes’ ‘Fancy Like,’ a Song About Applebee’s, Is Everywhere Now - Eater
"Mining the kind of down-home relatability that makes both country music and chain restaurants a staple in American life, it celebrates finding joy in the less-fine things in life — eating a Bourbon Street steak at Applebee’s, sharing an Oreo milkshake topped with whipped cream with your date, then going out to do some ill-advised drunk driving with your paramour and a cooler full of Natural Lights in tow. The song has been so influential for Applebee’s, in fact, that it was forced to actually put the Oreo shake back on the menu." - Amy McCarthy
Visited this Applebee's for the first time while visiting Calgary. Food was made with super fresh ingredients. I enjoyed the chicken Wonton tacos and the maple glazed popcorn shrimp. I want 100% keen on the taste of the shrimp and without even asking they removed them from my bill. There was nothing wrong with them just wasn't my flavor of choice. Thank you to Chantel S for the excellent service and even though you were super busy you always had time to smile and check in.
Rebecca Fang
Google
Excellent place, food is pretty good, except the shrimp is way too sweet. The burgers and fries were amazing. The manager is really nice and will take steps to remedy any of their mistakes. Place is clean.
Julie Gunn
Google
If you want a solid Family meal this is a great place to go, they have a large menu so there’s something for everyone. Restaurant was clean, well run, great service, the food had generous portions.
They have a 55+ menu as well
We had chicken tenders and fries with plum sauce, Fish n chips, mask potato with chicken and Shrimp (chicken was unfortunately over cooked) and chicken wings
Kenny Tomlinson
Google
We at Chantel as our server. She was very attentive and well at her job. Food was good. I got the cowboy burger with the French onion soup. I like the sweeter Smokey BBQ sauce. My friend got the chicken fajitas which were good as well would return
Lisa A
Google
Ordered the garlic and mushroom steak tips on Feb 20. The hunk in the pictures was in the mashed potatoes. It is gritty and almost looks like drywall, gypsum board. When I called the restaurant, the manager decided not to talk to me and relayed through the girl who answered that there was no way that it was in my food and there was nothing they could do. Didn't care that it hurt my teeth, the fact they still hurt almost an hour later or that it was in my food. Completely brushed me off and implied I was lying. Beyond speechless
Danielle Lang
Google
I ordered the Quesadilla Burger and it was really good. Rich juicy flavour. I was pleasantly surprised. We also got the waffle fry poutine which was over priced for its size but a good flavor as well. The Oreo shake was enjoyable as well a little thinner than an average milkshake but good.
Ashley Jade
Google
Lovely staff and amazing food! I had a great time here. I just wish it wasn’t so dim inside
C D
Google
Update: The GM of Applebee's reached out to me and gave me full credit for my previous order. My family and I went back today and I am happy to say the service we received was exceptional. A big thank you to the GM and Rita, our wonderful waitress. 5 star review!
Decent deals. Terrible service. Had to find the waitress twice to ask where my order was and for my bill. Also, the appetizers took a good 25 minutes to come. It was my first time at Applebee's and I was really looking forward. Unfortunately I'm not sure if I will be back after this first impression 😕