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    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    2.7 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    4 cheese Mac and tenders, pretzels and beer cheese, bourbon street sizzlin chicken and shrimp.
    Jacob W.

    Ben was our server. He excels at his job. We were sat immediately which is to be expected on a Tuesday evening. Our appetizer (pretzels and beer cheese) was amazing! The pretzels were hot and crispy on the outside, yet soft and doughy on the inside! The cheese was delicious also. Our entres came out before we finished our pretzels and I couldn't be happier. Overall the food was great and the service was even better.

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    this place is always hit or miss .. especially with doordash orders. Go in if you're looking for the best service.

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    Food was delicious server was excellent had a great date night with my husband tonight thank u all

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    The spinach dip, pretzels with beer cheese, and the chicken won ton tacos are incredible!

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