While away for work after hurricane Helene this year, I went to the one next door to my hotel in S. Carolina, but didn't go back because my steak was overcooked and even though the refire was fine, it wasn't one of the better visits. The restaurant being a chain is like all the others so nothing really exciting ambiance-wise, and I sat at a booth people watching while waiting for my dinner. I still feel like a wondrous rarity when going out to eat alone: it's like nobody's seen others ( especially women) dining solo. Besides the looks from people not eating alone, not much else was going on; service was fine at the start but then my server/helper/ waitress vanished and waited a while to get her attention back. Nothing terribly bad but also nothing special to say about this visit. read more

I will not eat here again. I doordashed an order and for some reason they served the fish I ordered raw. They must have dropped it in a frier a few seconds then took it out. Even the egg batter was raw under the initial crust. read more

Very mid! Drink was terrible and food was ok old fries and took for ever to get the food the waiter was a totall corn ball I wouldn't go back read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

It was a busy night for dining out. Veterans Day usually is quite busy. The parking lot was full and most tables were filled. We arrived between 430 and 5. We were seat quickly. Unfortunately they only serve Pepsi products and the only diet they have is cola. That made the drink choice easy. We had water. Even though they were busy, it was not terribly noisy. The broccoli had a little too much pepper but it was still good. The mashed potatoes were made from red skin potatoes and had chunks in them. I like it when I get to chew my mashed potatoes. The only drawback to the 6oz steak is you can not order it the way you want it. The server said they try to make it medium, but you have to take it the way you get it. I prefer medium rare. Service was good and the manager made a point of talking to all of the tables. read more

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The managers are drunk idiots. That's why the service is so bad. Empty bottles of vodka always in the office, and staff is treated unfairly. That is why your service will not be good here. Everybody is drunk. Do not eat here. read more

The food was very cold the wait took forever waited rushed me to order never want to try this place again one star

Long wait rude workers and smells funny in here and i really didn't like it here at all would never ever in my life come here again!!!!! fold was cold read more

Upon arriving we were seated fairly quickly, but after our drink order was taken we were left to sit for about 30 some minuets before we were looked at again. We finally got our food order in and of course it didn't come out correctly. Whatever you do don't get the wings unless you enjoy checking on garlic parmesan rocks. Right when we were about to give up and go elsewhere, Derrick (also known as Travis) stepped in a practically made our experience. Huge props to him as he had an entire different section to care for and still came and worked with our entire section. The main course came out shorty after and was very nice. They had all the current football games going so at least you had good entertainment while you waited. Use the restroom before you come, unless you like using a crusty unclean facility's. 1 star for the business +1 exclusivity for Derrick. read more

Shark Bowls are literally my favorite thing in the whole world. Such a lovely & refreshing drink with a little twang (Captain Morgan spiced rum) DELICIOUS! To make our visit excel, we had a wonderful server. Candice C was lively, outgoing, and had the best personality! I think I made her a little nervous though when she overheard me say I was writing a review about this place! I'm sorry!. We were seated for probably like 30 second and she came to greet us and introduced herself and apologized for the wait, even though there wasn't one, no worries, she was still great. Attentive, outgoing, positive. She made the dining experience wonderful. The food was good too, I didn't take pictures of the food this time, shame on me, but I ordered the burger with no Mayo & no pickles and it came out perfectly and was tender & juicy and now I have a full & satisfied tummy! My husband ordered a sirloin and said it was delicious too. Great food, great service. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Shark Bowl - American Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Used to be good wtf happened. We got there the place wasn't that busy but that didn't stop this place from being slow. I ordered a burger she dropped it the first time and the second it was raw. She was also rude asf like go get laid or sum lil girl. Terrible not coming back. read more

Was just told they turned away 12 or so linemen coming in for a hot meal after a long and dangerous day. If this is true, I will never eat at an Applebee's again. How horrible! read more

I haven't been to Applebee's, or any chain restaurant for that matter, in a couple of years! But I had a giftcard, and happened to be visiting with family I don't get to see very often, so I took advantage of the opportunity. Our experience here was nothing short of 5 stars. Kanisha took great care of us! She took our orders, and didn't write a single thing down; yet remembered the entire order to a T! Even my fufu drink order, haha. She made sure to check on us often, bringing us anything we were in need of. If I ever come back to this location, I will be requesting her! read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Never had a cocktail at Applebee's before, but here it is! The Bourbon & Berries! - American Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Received bad service almost a month ago. Reached out to the manager to try and resolve the issue, she was no help also. I wouldn't recommend the Applebee's in Aiken. read more

First and foremost our server Ivy was fried out of her mind. Every word I said was received with the thousand yard stare. The bar tender openly admitted to a table that she was doped up on meds. I received my drink 3/4 of the way filled, no straw. My friend never even got his drink. Table behind us complained that the water tasted dirty. Didn't get silverware until an hour and 15 minutes into our wait. Notice I didn't say our meal, because we didn't receive our two burgers until about an hour and thirty minutes sitting there. There were only three groups in the building btw. Friend asked for his drink about four times. The other employees had to keep yelling for Ivy to tend to her tables. The woman behind us literally started crying because her meal was so upsetting. Burger came out soggy and fell apart. The chicken didn't even look real. Manager clearly did not care but comped our meal. Tried to deny that his server was under the influence and said she's just "nervous". Meal was comped. Won't be going back read more

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The entree that I actually got was really good but the service was horrible. My friends and I decided to sit at the bar and it took the bartender more than 10 minutes to acknowledge us, another ten minutes to even ask what we wanted to drink, then took forever to take our order. The bartender was not busy from what we could tell. She just had an attitude the whole time we were there. She acted as if she hated her job. It was like pulling teeth to try to get her to do something. I would give one star but I can say the southwest chicken bowl was good that I had. read more

Nice place , service always seems professional and polite, food is good, drinks are good. Parking isn't a problem and seldom is there any wait. read more

Very good atmosphere. Delicious food. Three cheese chicken penne is the best in my opinion. But one downside to the penne, I shat myself in the car and it left shit stains in my car that had to be cleaned. That's why I took away a star. read more

Waited a hour for food that was ice cold and then another hour for our checks and the checks were messed up, so then had to wait longer and didn't end up leaving until 12am. The salmon was so bad i took it home and fed it to my cats. i paid $60 for food that tasted like tire rubber i would have rather went to mcdonald's. and no they were not even busy. Definitely will never come back the food and service gets worse every time i go. y'all need to fire the gm and hire someone who can actually run a restaurant lol not the workers faults it's whoever is running it and letting all of this happen!! read more

Bought holiday gift cards specifically to get bonus cards. I bought $100 so received $20 in bonus. Went to use and was told they had expired the week prior. WHAT????!!!!! I have never had Gift cards expire. Supposedly nothing could be done. We were not made aware of an expiration date of 6 weeks after cards were purchased. You've got to be kidding????? We have officially marked Applebees off our dinner list. read more

they do not do reservations even though Yelp offers it through the app. we arrived for our reservation to be told it will be at least an hour wait. this was after we tried to walk in the night before to be told it was over an hour wait. read more

I've never had service this bad, greeted by a manager that didn't seem to have an care or please to at least get us going. Denied a drink due to my ID being busted up since I work construction. Ordered Pub Pretzels, Chicken Quesadillas, and A Burger. Saw our server a total of one time. Just to have a manager drop off the pub waffle fries and say it's hot and walk off rudely didn't see the manager or server again just to ask them to cancel our order and not have any care to try and make it up. Needless to say we walked out. Shame on Megan the manager read more

Service is very poor, and on top of that they had nothing that we ordered and told us at the last minute!

My family of 5 took a trip to the Applebee's in Aiken South Carolina. It was hands down the WORSE experience I've ever had at a restaurant. My wife had to ask about her mixed drink THREE different times only to get it once we were all done eating. We asked for an appetizer that we NEVER got. Then once the bill came, the appetizer was still on it. They expected us to pay for an appetizer that we never received. But before then we asked for a maple butter blondie TO GO, but of course they brought it to us as if we were going to eat it there. AND IT WAS ICE COLD! Not joking. Actually freezing cold. But when they thought we was going to eat it here, it was hot. When I told the manager (Jackie) about it she claimed that's how they serve it when its TO GO......bullshit. They just didn't want to take the time to make another. We asked to see a manager THREE times! And I only caught the manager once I was going back in to tell them my dessert (that should be hot) was ice cold. The reason the servers gave us for a manager not coming out while we were eating was because she was in the kitchen cooking. If there's a customer having complaints and concerns and asking for a manager, why would you not handle it as a manager? It would've taken 5mins at the most. The manager had the nerve to catch an attitude with me after I finally confronted her about everything all because I put "HELL NO" in the part where it says "tip" on the bill. Which was VERY well deserved. Alot could've been avoided had she came to see us the prior 3 times she was requested. I never yelled or caught an attitude with the server. Simply just kept requesting to see the manager. At the end of the day I'm sure Manager Jackie takes no responsibility for what happened at all. As a black man I feel like I would've been treated better at a KKK rally. Atleast they would've been honest and owned up to how terrible they are. Needless to say we will not be coming back. (Applebee's 1360 Whiskey Rd Aiken SC, 29803) read more

No Fat Tire on the menu but they hang a neon sign for it over the bar area :( I got there a little early for lunch, around 11:15 am. Waited at the bar (the only customer at the bar) watching 5 different servers arranging silverware, napkins, salt & pepper shakers for about 10 minutes before I actually had to ask one of them "is anyone working the bar?" I finally got the bartender, placed a to go order and that went ok; and the food is pretty standard for Applebee's...but the service...sheesh! read more

They are busy and seating other guests that are coming in. They told us that they can't seat us. Refused to even tell us a ridiculous wait time, flat out we can't serve you. It's several hours before closing and only 5 people waiting. No long line outside read more

Awful. Hadn't been in an Applebee's in 10years. Went for the nostalgia. Left remembering why. Overall, hilariously awful experience. Go for a good laugh. It's a shitshow. read more

Horrible service from moment set foot in facility. Host? Long hair and jeans(no uniform) had to wash table with spray bottle and paper towels as no staff to clear/clean. Ordered food. Got food....no silverware or plates to eat off. Asked waitress for both. Got silverware after she cashed out another table and cleaned an additional table...no plate. Ate appetizers off plate that sugar and cream for coffee had been on. Food was ok but never saw the waitress during visit so coffee cup was empty. Asked for manager and mgr said she could have helped earlier if she had known. I said that the service should have been a given and not need manager involvement to get it. This restaurant is nothing like most others that I have eaten at around the country. Too bad. read more

So, generally I only post nice reviews. I honestly hate doing this, but genuinely if you have celiac, Crohn s disease or any type of intestinal issues due to sensitivities, intolerances, or allergies I suggest to stay far far away! I ordered a salad. Simple. Leave off the Parmesan & chicken. Waitress couldn't seem to comprehend this.It's a salad rated as gluten free. Another staff member arrived with a sheets of paper. At this point I'm embarrassed & people are looking & making snarky comments. Yes, ok I'm one of those "pains in the ass" that can't eat dairy, I chose to go vegan because of all my food issues. So I say, I'm vegan & gluten free. The salad arrived with croutons in it! I pick around at the salad. After all that I should have sent it back. It's places like this that make it impossible to have a fun night out with friends. Good thing it's a big salad. So now I'm home preparing a gluten free, dairy free, soy free pizza. Yes, s pizza. I've made this for people & not told them it's "celiac friendly "it's gets devoured quickly! It's time to get with the times & have more options & train your staff properly! read more

Ordered the Four Cheese Mac N Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders. It was delivered and what I got was pasta with no cheese. At least the chicken tenders and the breadstick was edible. Likely will not order from this location again. Very disappointed. read more

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I think its just simple inexpensive good food. I have enjoyed many dishes, one of my favorites is the pork chop. The Chutney is excellent. Also the Chicken Wings are good with the Asian Chili sauce. Katie The bartender is great. Cute and talkative if you want and leave you alone if not!! Even Better for a bartender, She makes good drinks, not to strong but not weak, Just right! Thanks Katie, Great Job :^) read more

My boyfriend and I visit usually once a week and we normally have Sam as our server and get great service, we love her. The last 3 times we have gone she has not been there and we've had a different server each time and the service has been horrible. This past time we sat and waited 15 min before our server even came to the table and took our drink order. Waited another 20 min for drinks, and when we ordered refills those too took forever. When we let our server know we placed orders for refills from the little table kiosk she told us the bar was backed up, but our drinks were sitting at the bar and had been for at least 10 min. Food took 30 min to come out and when it did my boyfriend's fries weren't even hot. It's such a shame because we love the food but the service is just lousy. read more

Awful servers awful atmosphere awful food. Nothing was right everything came out cold and our waitress April decided to ignore our table for a larger table. Chasing tips doesnt make for a great server. Do better please read more

Great service st the bar. I ordered the salmon with green beans and broccoli and got wayyyyy over cooked salmon with green beans and fries!! Great place to wind down and have a beer or two. But stay away from the food! read more

This was the worst Applebee's I have ever been to!!!! The service was slower than molasses because of the bartender/waitress was having to cover too many tables. When I received my riblets they were cold from not being cooked/heated properly. There was condensation dripping from all the ceiling a/c vents, which had caused severe mold on the ceiling tile above us at the end of the bar. DHEC has been notified of this health hazard. We WILL NOT return to this establishment and will warn everyone we know!!!!!!!!!! read more

Fed Up with this sorry business. Take out orders are always a minimum of 15-20 minutes late. Last night I waited 48 minutes for a salad. I used to wait at take out parking, but they ignore cars parked there. The only solution to making a real complaint is to simply stop doing business with them. DONE! BOOM! If I see reviews improve to 4 stars I'll give Applebee's another chance. Until then it's sayonara baby. read more

I never set the bar high for Applebee's and still somehow leave disappointed every. single. time.

This place is the worst! Bring the menu back from the year 2000! The food is terrible. When you get an alcoholic drink they fill the glass with ice and your finished before you actually get the opportunity to enjoy it. Barely any meat in the quesadillas. Terribly cooked steak. I mean the list goes on. I'm sorry, but this location has lost it. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - This is supposed to be a steak quesadilla. Taco Bell gives more meat and cheese. And, I had to pay for this. - American Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Bad service, waited 10 minutes just to get a menu Staff wearing Black Lives Matter shirts. Thought I could possibly escape politics just to have a meal and some drinks We felt very uncomfortable in the restaurant. We will not be back, I will not support any establishment that endorses any political agenda. Plus just horrible service , had to get the greeter to track our server so we could settle our bill. Food was fine just hard to obtain. I would no sooner eat where they were wearing White Lives Matter shirts. Paying Customers Matter too. Avoid this restaurant. read more

I went in on my lunch break with my friends on Saturday and Kay took amazing care of us. She even repeated the order to us. Our drinks stayed full, She was super nice, and I'll be back just to see her. I absolutely recommend her as a server. She brought us what we needed without having to ask, And my chicken fajita was amazing! read more

I've been to many Applebees, but I was very unimpressed with this one other than the kindness of my server. I came in for a late dinner, but to be greeted by a hostess that was uninviting and rude. She seemed like she didn't want to be there and it seemed like we were a burden for her. After 10 minutes of waiting to be seated, my friend and I sat ourselves in the bar, Our server was super nice, he bought my drink for being a service member. Other than that the service was slow. For a salad and chicken tenders, the meal took way to long. In my opinion, the restaurant needs to revamp. read more