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    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    2.4 (61 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Paige G.

    Went to the South des moines location & only recommend going if you sit at the bar. Waiting for someone to acknowledge you for a table takes a while & waitresses always seem busy. Drinks are always good & fun to try the seasonal cocktails. The new menu looks great, but we didn't have time to wait.

    Jackson B.

    The food was not that hot. Server, Henry was very good. They cut off my friend from drinking after only a couple drinks. The kitchen was very slow!!! Half price apps is the only reason this experience was tolerable.

    Sirloin steak with shrimp parmesan.
    Mary P.

    Giving them only 4 because the food was great. I ordered my steak medium well and it was overcooked. But still good since this dish has a lot of juice the fries was getting soggy. So I suggest next time serve the fries on a separate dish I had a peach sangria and it was yummy. The waiter was great making sure your food was ok . No I didnt get a chance to tell him about the fries. But he was great at greeting and very friendly.

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    10 years ago

    I had the top sirloin and ordered it medium rare. It had the tenderness of beef jerky. Terrible steak!

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    11 years ago

    This is our go to place with the staff from Route 69 vape on a Friday/Saturday night. The staff has always been great.

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