Worst experience ever. First, the waiter said«it takes 6 minutes to cook your fish» I was like great I’m in a hurry to see a movie. Then he starts talking to a older couple next to us for 30 minutes straight about a bunch of b.s. he made up to make himself sound smart. All b.s. food comes and the salad has oil or water all over it with brown leaves and 3 shrimp, the fish looks like a frozen fish patty with 4 pieces of broccoli and one baby potato. We told the waiter we where not paying for this. Then as we where leaving he goes back to the older couples table and says they probably couldn’t pay for their food. Never again will I enter this place, no wonder it was so empty.
Lindsey T.
Place rating: 3 Brooks, GA
I really really want to give this location 5 stars, but so many things were wrong here tonight with tables other than ours! Starting with the good: our waitress was training a new employee. She had a 110% good attitude, even when another waitress swiped a table of customers from her! I really wish I could be as positive as her when things get tough at work! Very professional in dress and attitude as well! We were also well impressed with the kids menu choices — steak, fried shrimp, plus the normal entrees, and so many choices for sides! My 10 year old loves going to our local store because of it. The food was wonderful and I really couldn’t have asked for better… except for a bubble that would have shielded us from the rest of the building. The hostesses were dressed like hookers — one in short shorts that practically showed EVERYTHING, and one in a shirt with rips all over it showing her bra. Another«street walker wanna be» had bright blue eye shadow all over and a LOW cut shirt. There were a few dressed well, but even one of the managers looked like a slob with a shirt tail hanging out! When a customer came in to pick up a to go order, they gave her several different stories about why her food wasn’t ready, told her she should have parked on the other side of the restaurant if she wanted better service, and even the manager got in on the«blame the customer» game! There was also a gentleman sitting near us with his wife with a disability. When some of the wait staff noticed they went into a kitchen area out of eyesight and started loudly talking about how«gross» it seemed and were making fun of him. If I could hear, so could he! So disappointed! The only reason we didn’t go local on our trip was because this restaurant is in the same parking lot as our hotel, but we won’t go here again!
Karl K.
Place rating: 1 Athens, GA
If you like dining with ghetto hood rats, you’ll love this place!!! Service that doesn’t care, microwave food… This place has gone down hill.
Jason S.
Place rating: 1 Athens, GA
Worst lunch ever. My wife ate the Oriental fried chicken salad, taste was okay but all cabbage. I had Nacho verde, the beef was actually cold(not cool, but cold.) the server did not check to see if we were okay during our meal. My wife could see into the kitchen area from her seat; saw a prep cook/chef picking his ear with a key, and cleaning the key with his fingers after each time he stuck it in. Utterly disgusting. Avoid this place and gamble at a fast food place in lieu of this atrocity.
Cindy G.
Place rating: 4 Apex, NC
Another good experience at this Applebee’s. We were seated right away on a Monday afternoon for lunch. The server was very friendly and attentive. I asked for a few condiments on the side and she brought them out right away(malt vinegar and mayo) and they were not skimpy on the portions. The chicken fingers and fries came out very hot and fresh. The restaurant felt clean and the bathroom was clean as well. The side salad was a very good size as well, with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and croutons. They also have a weight watchers menu and a two for $ 20 deal, with a weight watchers choice on that menu as well as an appetizer or salad as part of the deal. My daughter’s burger came out very hot and fresh.
Kenny Z.
Place rating: 1 Duluth, GA
Was with a small group of 7 and we all ordered similar entrées. Not so shabby service Took 30 min for food to arrive. 2 people didn’t get their entrées and asked for refund. 2 people didn’t get their meal as asked(vegetarian) and asked for refund. Will not return. *edit: manager rolled eyes once he turned around at our request for our checks
Joshua U.
Place rating: 5 Athens, GA
Good food, service was excellent. No complaints. It was also conveniently located next to the Hampton inn where I was staying.
Allegra V.
Place rating: 1 Five Points, Denver, CO
I went there for dinner with my boyfriend, and it was not the best dining experience i’ve ever had – and that’s putting it nicely. The food was okay, but the service was horrible. We had two servers, and neither one of them seemed to care about us. First, I had to ask twice for a lemon for my water. Second, the servers would walk past us(even when my finger was pointing upwards) and not check to see how our food was or if we needed refills(which we did need refills). I had to stop our server dead in her track to ask for our much-needed refills. And even then, she did it with a huff. We pretty much got ignored by our servers. It was also frustrating seeing their other tables get all their service and attention they needed while we were completely disregarded. In a nutshell, it was unacceptable. There are much better restaurants in the area, and we will be eating at those instead.
Matthew S.
Place rating: 1 Jefferson, GA
I have not eaten in an Applebee’s in a long time and was reminded why I do not like Applebee’s today. Food was mediocre at best and the service was horrendous. Lunch took us 2 hours to complete the meal, 1.5 hours just waiting on some simple lunch dishes. Keep your money and stay far away. Three of us had the lunch combo specials that consisted of a salad and pasta, sandwich or whatever and it took over an hour to prepare. Bartender was pretty bad, also. A friend of mine ordered wine and it took her 30 minutes to tell us that they were out of Chardonnay… out of Chard? WTF? A large chain restaurant? I will never cross their doorway again.
April A.
Place rating: 1 Athens, GA
Everytime I have come here the service has been less than par. I brought a coupon for free appitizer, she brought it, we ate it, after the meal she told us it was expired! Charged me 8 $ for that stupid thing. Anyways, I like their salads, just hate the service.
Christine K.
Place rating: 2 Johns Creek, GA
Ugh. I forgot how much I hated Applebee’s. It’s probably been more than 5 years since I’ve come here and I regret it! My poor stomach and taste buds. Food is mediocre at best and quite frankly, you can make a lot of the foods in your own kitchen and it’ll probably taste better. An extra star for service because the girl was nice and attentive, but generally, expect: bland bland bland or salty salty salty. If you want real food that makes you want to light fireworks, then ruuuuuuun away!