We stopped by Applebee's in Anderson just to grab a few drinks, and we had such a great experience! Our server, James, was absolutely amazing friendly, attentive, fast, and very thorough. He made sure we had everything we needed and genuinely made us feel welcomed. The drinks were phenomenal! We tried the Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea, the Top-Shelf Long Island Iced Tea, and the Captain Bahama Mama, and every single one was delicious and made perfectly. Great drinks, great service, and overall just really good people. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Stood in line to get seated for 30 mins. Only half of tables was filled. And still no one to seat us. By far the worst service ever a big 0 star for me read more

2 for $25 is a great deal! Service was perfect on a Wednesday afternoon. Cheese burger was really sticky and messy. Onion rings were perfect!!!! read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Burger - American Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

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Terrible service and food tonight hour half for appetizer then 30 min later over cooked steak and ice cold. Server never refilled our waters. Won't be back 50 dollars lost. I highly recommend avoid this place. read more

The person who is supposed to seat people let people sit at the bar knowing there is NO bartender while she sits at a table talking to her boyfriend! Absolutely unprofessional and she needs to be fired! She couldn't be bothered apparently! read more

Very disappointed we came in got seated right away, bout the only good deal. Got our drink order I ordered a margarita and they brought me a different drink, had to wait for the bartender she seemed to o Lynne worried about the bar instead of drink orders out in by the wait staff,watched walk around the bar talking to everyone at the bar for about 5 mins before she noticed back up of servers waiting for their drinks , got appetizer then waited for the other appetizer was told they was out then watched the table sat after us get the appetizer we was told they was out of... someone ordered a chicken sandwich with just mayo and lettuce and it came out loaded the pasta was cold and the chicken was VERY dry and cold waitress did come and get refills once ordered another drink and had to cancel it because he had ate and was getting our bill and still hadn't been made said something g to the waitress as she was frustrated with the bar service too watched someone who looked like a manager come out and talk to one table..... and that was it didn't address our concerns.... The price we paid for the food and service was not worth it at all, the waitress tried to apologize and make up excuses but it was too late, be careful I don't understand why it was such a disappointment read more

It has been a very good place to eat for years but why no cheese with the pretzels instead mustard? I think they should have cheese not this crap they have with it so disappointing read more

Let me start by saying the first thing that was said to us after being seated is they are short staffed. OK fine. We ordered the pick 3 for lunch. Riblets, quesadia, and wanton tacos. This was probably the worst food I have gotten in a sitdown restaurant in a very long time. The riblets had some funky after taste. We ordered drinks and food at the same time. Both were delivered in a timely manner. We aked for plates but NEVER SEEN THE WAITRESS AGAIN. This isn't the first time we've had issues at this apple bees. We stopped going there for years and drove to the muncie one. Been backnto the anderson one a few times since our boycott. (Lol) never again for lunch! ​ read more

Remember when you eat here if you asked for anything special that is different from the menu there will be an up charge. And they won't tell you about it when you place your order! When the bill comes and it shows the suggested trip levels those are all calculated upon the price of the meal including the tax! Food was good service was good however the two issues above left me with a very unhappy feeling. Update 5/13/17: Good food especially the right evening dinner! Service very good. Don't forget to ask for the senior discount! They don't advertise it but it's there if you asked! Of course if you're not old enough to get it, sorry about your luck! 4/23/18. Good dinner tonight , however frustrated to find they had ordered us an 8 oz sirloin without asking and so our bill was larger than expected. Sirloin was excellent, cooked extra rare as requested-- just larger& pricer than expected. Beer, mashed potatoes, broccoli and shrimp were perfect. Just don't like surprises. Do t forget to ask for Sr discount 8/15/18: Revising my review. service still great but lack of vegetarian or vegan options on the menu will keep me from visiting this restaurant in future. Can't believe they have no options than a bee vegetable sides! They were even out of baked potatoes tonight. Not happy! 2/15/19 We keep coming back. Today lunch was perfect! Throughly enjoyed the BBQ Brisket tacos. The right blend of spices & sweet! Hit the mark for sure! Lunch menu with soup & salad was just right for DH. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

Pasó por aquí para expresar mi disgusto con este restaurante que fuimos y pedimos cerveza y al momento de mostrarle la identificación no la quisieron aceptar porque es de México que mal que se presten para eso supuestamente cambiaron sus políticas y no dieron razón alguna . #Applebee He passed by here to express my disgust with this restaurant that we went and asked for beer and at the time of showing him the identification they did not want to accept it because it is from Mexico how bad that they lend themselves for that they supposedly changed their policies and they did not give any reason read more

This Applebee's fits the standard for Applebee's. The facility was clean and in good repair as you would expect - especially the rest rooms. The staff was very friendly and professional - even during a peak time. Staffing was appropriate for the time of day. The food was consistent with what you would order at another Applebee's. Good choice for an Applebee's meal if that is what your pallet desires! read more

Most of the time I eat here I have a good meal and this was no exception. The food was delicious. It was kinda quiet in here today. I think they were short staffed. We got a seat right away but others had to wait for tables to be cleaned off. As one of my sides I ordered a salad and it was a good size portion. My other side was fries and they were seasoned up delicious! My steak was fixed just like I like. read more

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This place continues to be a joke for us. Service was always slow, but we expect that and can deal with it. We pulled up at 915 and there was a sign on the door saying that they were closing at 10... figured there was plenty of time.... greeted by someone who said that they weren't seating anyone because they closed at 10... why not close at 9 then!!! I think this was the last chance they get. read more

Probably the worst bartenders in town. Beer is always foamy and takes up about 2 inches at the top of the glass! Just mediocre service and not very friendly! The atmosphere is ok but nothing to write your momma about. Boneless Buffalo Wings were good and for half price after 9, i don't think you can beat it. What do you expect in Anderson, Indiana. read more

Service was HORRIBLE. Sat there 16 minutes and didn't get served while the staff chatted among themselves. No wonder the place was empty at 5 on a Monday! When we left, on one gave a damn. ​ read more

This Applebees sometimes is spot on and other times it is kind of iffy. Just coming in after their reopening due to the COVID-19 quarantine, they did a wonderful job today. After each customer is done and has left, they sanitize each workspace and even a little pay kiosk that is on the table. They give you menus to use and then destroy them when you are done so you can't pass them on to someone else. All of the workers are wearing PPE and doing their best to keep the customers and themselves safe. Lastly, for me, a big deal is that they have gluten sensitive items on their menu. This is a big plus for those of us with Celiac Disease. So, thank you very much. My meal was wonderful. read more

If I could go lower than a 1, I would. Went in at 2 o'clock on a Monday afternoon, little to no crowd. Sat for 20 minutes before getting drinks, another 30 for meals, and finally got our bill 1 hour and 45 minutes into our sit. Took 50 minutes to get a refill on my drink, that they brought out right before they gave us our bill. Will never go back. Manager spent more time flirting than attending customers. Pathetically managed and ran. read more

Food was very good, service wasn't bad with the crowd. We will be back soon. Those cinnamon rolls, mmmmmm

I would give them zero if I could. Walked in on a Friday night, only one person working hostess stand. Said it would be 30 minutes and I counted at least 6 tables that needed bussed. Watched several waitress walk right by. For a profession that relies on tips, you'd think some of them would take some initiative. Needless to say, we didn't stay to wait 30 minutes for them to bus 6 tables. read more

Good place to eat ... HORRIBLE place to work . Another co-worker whom was a cook & myself a server , have both been terminated after getting incarcerated . No matter the length of being Incarcerated (both different lengths of time) they have said we no longer work there due to not "communicating with them about the situation". How could we communicate when we was incarcerated , especially if neither one of us had anyone to call up there & Inform them of either one of our situations ? Also , there was 2 other employees (that I know forsure of) who has been incarcerated while working there & has not been terminated . One of which was incarcerated at the same time as myself ... And who is also a "favorite person" of the store , she still currently has her job . Other person who was incarcerated while working at the Anderson Applebee's is a black male . He also still currently works there . Are / was they scared that the race card would be pulled ? No , why would they? There turn over rate is high as to be expected for such a low grade family restaurant , that doesn't seem to care to much about how they treat there employees cause well in there heads I'm sure they're thinking "everyone is replaceable in this line of work" . Which is true .. but it's also kinda fucked cause basically if your not a "favorite" or of "color" that would put them in an "oh shit , oh no " position then well being incarcerated working there is not a problem but you won't have your job when you get out . For myself in the situation I am "non rehirable" . For why being incarcerated? For not communicating ? Seems a little harsh for someone who's only ever been written up for being tardy ? Hmm Like I said great place to eat , HORRIBLE PLACE TO WORK !!! read more

This place was not even busy when we visited. There were maybe half of the tables filled. Our waitress, Kristy, was very nice at first. Then she asked if we wanted another round of drinks, which we agreed to. Then she was no where to be seen, we were charged for the drinks and never got them. As we ask for the check so we can leave, a good 25 minutes later, she brought our drinks to us... which had been sitting at the bar on the counter for the whole time. As I asked to get those off our check, she became flippant and extremely rude. Had it been busy, I'd understand maybe. But it wasn't. How rude and awful, I wouldn't go here again. read more

I live right in the middle between Greenfield and Anderson and decided to try Applebee's at Anderson. Ordered wonton tacos as usual but they were very poorly made. The tacos barely had anything on them and the tacos were harder than usual. It was not busy and the last tacos chicken was cold. Very unimpressed with this location and will go to Greenfield from now on. read more

Stopped here for some lunch with some friends. Been a bit since I ate at an Applebee's. Our server was great. Filled my ice tea before it was empty. My southwest Steak salad was amazing. One of the best salads I have had. Literally been raving about it all afternoon. Good stop for sure. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

Well done surprising me and exceeding expectations! I not an Applebee's fan typically, but had been directed here for a business mtg. The service was incredibly fast, and friendly. The manager was doing a great hob and the servers even treated each other with deference and respect. Several times when standing in an odd spot I was asked if I had been helped, and the manager even touched in well to serve. Everyone was fast but not harried. The food came quick and hot--and was amazingly healthy off new menu. I would not normally ever pick an Applebees for a business lunch meeting but everytime I'm to meet in Anderson now I will. Well done surprising me and exceeding expectations! read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

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When I order online food, the servers bring the food out to the car quickly and courteously. The food is good and service is organized and personal! Thanks! read more

Myself and a coworker just ordered lunch from DoorDash from this Applebee's and it was truly wonderful!! We both got the whiskey barbecue burger fries cheese sticks and a side of macaroni and cheese and everything was delightful I'm so glad we did this today. read more

Honestly I have never been a big fan of Applebee's - but I was disgusted and disappointed by the food I ate here tonight. Food was definitely all frozen, I could have 100% cooked better at home. Server was very nice, but I would not recommend Applebee's to anyone. Waste of $40. read more

Before you judge me, I didn't choose to go here. I've never cared for Applebee's. If I'm going to eat at one of the casual dining chains, I'd pick Chili's, Houlihans or O'Charley's any day of the week. But this location was especially bad for me. It took us about five minutes to get seated when most of the restaurant was empty. I'm sure our waitress was a wonderful gal, but she sure didn't show it that night. She rarely came to our table, or any table in our kitschy dining area. She was kind of unpleasant. Wish I remembered her name For appetizers, our cheese sticks were cold and undercooked. How can you mess up fried cheese sticks? Seriously?! BBQ boneless wings were good, about on par with Wendy's. But more expensive. I had a bland, unimaginative steak for my entree. I ordered medium-rare and it came about well-done. I would've sent it back had I seen our waitress. Plus the replacement probably would've been bloody and tasteless, instead of dry and tasteless. Nobody else at my table enjoyed their meals, except for the girl who wanted to go here. She really love those skillet sizzler things... We still left our bitter waitress an 18% tip, just out of common decency. But then I wrote on the check "You were a terrible waitress and didn't deserve this tip. Enjoy!". I really showed her! The sad thing is Applebee's has really improved in the last few years, but its still bad. There's a Ruby Tuesdays down the street. Do yourself a favor. read more

We got take-out, which was ordered online, for dinner tonight. The boneless buffalo wings were cold, but still fairly tasty and our entrees were decent. The sirloin was ordered medium, which it appeared to be, but was kind of mealy in texture. I'm not sure what happened to it. The thing that ruined the meal were the 2 Caesar side salads. We paid $8 extra for old nasty romaine lettuce that got thrown directly in the trash. Word to the wise... Skip the salad on take-out. At least if you're dining in you can send it back easily. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Skip the Caesar salad on take-outs! - American Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

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All I have to say about this place is portions are small and food is cooked dead. My girlfriend ordered a burger and the waitress asked her if she wanted pink or no pink she asked for a little and the burger came out completely dead. Her dad ordered a burger with pink and his was also dried and dead. I ordered the pulled pork tacos and there was so little meat in them and toppings that you could see the inside of the shell on either side of the little bloop of meat. Also everyone got the smallest portions of fries we've received since moving to Indiana. Can't recommend coming here and won't come again. read more

The person that waited on us was good the chef on the other hand couldn't do there job the manager is a joke saying a fried chicken and noodles takes 2 hours too cook and it one of the chicken Brest was half way over cooked to the point where it was black the manager said that's how it should look like!!!!! And every one else got there food before us people came right in order there food and they like 20 minutes later they had there meal while we had to wait 4 2 hours read more

If I could give a 0 I would. This store has poor servers and managers that doesn't care. you really need to get new manger and staff. Anderson business are quickly failing and this location at this rate won't be far behind. We said she need to hire new staff and I said she needs to find a new job. (referring to waitress until the manager snarkly said excuse me did you just tell me to find a new job. I then said yes. Only for her to then start causing a scene in restaurant. My husband went to pay so we could leave and he asked me how he can pay if nothing is showing. She snapped back and flew past us said I guess I will just take care of your alls meal just go. Then proceed to say loudly as we were leaving that we told her to get a new job. Obviously if you handle all your issues like this you shouldn't be a manager. read more

I don't know how this applebees gets good reviews. the waitress the "helped" us was rude and acted like she was not all there. She was rude and unfriendly. read more

Our experience today was sub par to say the least. We were seated fairly quick. Took far too long to get our drink order taken and then even longer to actually receive our drinks. Appetizers came out quickly and were yummy. Food followed quickly after. Again everything was delicious. Drinks stayed empty. We asked for mayo and never received it. One of us paid cash and one of us used a card. Card on the kiosk was effortless. Getting change from the cash transaction was ridiculously too long. All in all, for a Friday night, we enjoyed our food. Service was very lacking. Step it up Applebee's!! read more

Filthy. My wife and I have enjoyed many Applebee's restaurants around the country and always been pleased. We just finished dinner at the Anderson IN Applebee's and it was very sub par. The service was ok, the steaks were not good at all, one was inedible. The booth we were seated in was filthy, the seats were stained and extremely dirty, the sun shades looked like they had vomit on them,afraid to imagine what the kitchen is like. When we showed the manager and waitress the mgr. just said "thanks for bringing it to our attention". No apologies for the food or the filth. Never again will I trust this Applebee's. read more

We went into this applebees at 930 pm left at 1120 pm. Not that it was so enjoyable that we didn't want to leave. Took over an hour to get our food. That is just unacceptable. We will not be back read more

Food took like forever. Siracha shrimp appetzier was ok but not great. Very little spice taste, so only tasted the grease. Rest of food took forever and wasn't good. New shrimp salad was meager and shrimp looked half raw. Riblets were fatty and sauce was not what ordered. French fries at least were hot. We ll NOT try an Applebee's again, and especially not when traveling. Only bright note was our check was Comped by Mgt Cuz waiter forgot us! read more

We were told there was a 20 minute wait, when only two of the bar top tables were filled. When I ask why we couldn't sit in the bar area, the girl seating us copped a major attitude and said "I don't want to overwhelm the girl, I just sat someone in her section!!". Manager never apologized, or even acknowledged the situation when it came to his attention. The bartender was extremely nice, and came and served us immediately. Just as in the other reviews, new management is probably required read more

Half price appetizers are the way to go when they are available. I love the chicken wanton tacos. All the appetizers are pretty good. Not a real fan of their other entree meals, so I just stick to the appetizer menu. Service was good. read more

The food is poorly prepared. Avoid Megan, a waitress that usually works the bar area. My fiancé inquired about the "triple bacon burger" and where the "extra" bacon would be, to which she replied, "yeah, it says on the menu what about the burger has triple bacon, it's in the patty".... Then, much to my surprise, she turned to the bartender and "mumbled" (she knew we could hear her), "I guess some people just can't f****** read." Safe to say that we won't be back... read more