Applebee's is overrated!

[Dionysus]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

Who the hell do you know that loves Crapplebee's? Out of all of the hideous "bar & grill" type chains they are by far the worst. I don't step foot in the place and neither does anyone in my circle.

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

I never knew that Applebee's was highly rated. I went there once in Orlando and had terrible food and service. I've never been back. Friends of mine have had the same experience and won't go there either.

Almost all of my friends, past and present...and my family. I think this is a STL thing. Parking lots of various Applebee's are full most of the time, even at odd times like Tuesday at 10pm. On Sunday nights you see shitloads of social fraternity and sorority students eating/drinking there after their chapter meetings.

People over here seem to be huge fans of chain restaurants period. If you express dislike of chains, you'll be viewed as a snob.

Originally Posted by scbelle

We don't have one here, and I'm not missing it AT ALL. I AM missing Olive Garden, though.

Olive Garden rocks. That's one of the few chains I like.

Originally Posted by dukemama

We go there all the time but not because we love the food or anything. It's one of a handful of places where our picky 4-year old likes to eat (the other notable one being Friendly's), so we go there to keep him happy. On the plus side, it is a child-friendly restaurant which is a must with a preschooler.

If we're talking about chain restaurants, I'll take Ruby Tuesday any day over Applebee's.

I'll choose TGI Friday's over both.

[dukemama]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

I'll choose TGI Friday's over both.

Yeah, Friday's is good, too.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

But my vote is for Carrabbas. Yummo.

Carrabas is to die for! The closest one is in the next state which isn't too much of a drive but still...bring Carrabas closer damnit!

Originally Posted by dukemama

Yeah, Friday's is good, too.

Correction: they used to be good. I liked it when they had their days-of-the-week burgers. Now they've revamped the menu and I really have to search for anything good. Plus they screwed AXO Alum's family over.

I like Applebee's appetizers but I like appetizers anywhere. I'm an appetizer hog. They have like one thing I like on their menu, the zesty ranch chicken sandwich or whatever. It's a buffalo chicken sandwich and I love buffalo sauce.
We go there because my mum is a celiac and that limits places she can eat out. She can eat the ribs there no problem. I like their fries too but that's it. If it's between Applebees and anywhere else you know where I'm headed.

[KatieKate1244]

They used to have this drink that tasted like an dreamsicle and was pure heaven. I wish I knew how to make it!

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by KatieKate1244

They used to have this drink that tasted like an dreamsicle and was pure heaven. I wish I knew how to make it!

You can buy it in the grocery store or at the liquor store. I know exactly which drink you are talking about because I buy it and make it at home. All you need is ice and a blender. Oops I am referring to the drink at Fridays, not Applebees.

[dukemama]

Originally Posted by AlexMack

Correction: they used to be good. I liked it when they had their days-of-the-week burgers. Now they've revamped the menu and I really have to search for anything good. Plus they screwed AXO Alum's family over.

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about those...I think my favorite was the Wednesday Burger (yummmmm).

As far as kid's meals go, Friday's has given us the best bang for the buck.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by dukemama

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about those...I think my favorite was the Wednesday Burger (yummmmm).

As far as kid's meals go, Friday's has given us the best bang for the buck.

Mine was whichever one had the mushrooms and swiss. I always put bacon on mine but bacon goes on everything. I'd be Jewish but I love bacon too much!

[33girl]

Applebee's is OK. It's the "have a beer with dinner" place nearest my house so sometimes I just end up there out of not wanting to schlep anywhere else. I can't see making more of an effort than that to get to one though.

I agree w/ honeychile on Denny's. Dirty, gross food and terrible service.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

I LIKE Applebees, but not love.

Applebees is cool, of course it is not THE BEST, but I don't see why they are getting so much flack. With the exception of the baby booze. LOL

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

I'll choose TGI Friday's over both.

Originally Posted by dukemama

Yeah, Friday's is good, too.

I LOVE Friday's!!

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by mulattogyrl

I LOVE Friday's!!

Ick! I don't. Except for some of their drinks, lol. I prefer Chili's.

[FSUZeta]

i do not like applebee's-i have only eaten there a few times, but the food was not good.

[Sugar08]

I like Applebees.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

Ick! I don't. Except for some of their drinks, lol. I prefer Chili's.

I totally agree. The first and only time I went to Friday's was when I was in California. I didn't see anything too spectacular about it, but I did like the variety of drinks. The Mango-Berry Daquiri (i think that's what its called...ITS HUGE) is awesome!

[DeltAlum]

I think they're all pretty much alike.

Average.