Applebee's is a solid spot for food and drinks. The 2 for $25 deal is a good value, and drinks are around $6 during certain hours. Happy hour has even better prices. I'd give it 4 stars--food was good, it just took a little longer to come out to our table than expected. Overall, still a good experience. read more

Was not a good experience, two at our table ordered their cheeseburger with fries for $12.99 each, when they arrived at our table both family members commented that the burgers looked like a slider appetizer and each plate had four potato wedges. Just those two entrees alone with a nonalcoholic beverage plus tip cost almost $47 for basically two appetizers and two nonalcoholic beverage. Applebee's has lost our/my business for life. I don't mind paying good money for a great meal and a fun time but I also don't like being ripped off or taken advantage of, the entire experience ruined a family night out. read more

Great music the food was better than I expected because sometimes Applebee's is a hit or miss but this one hit it on the spot. My waitress was very excellent. Love the service and the ambience was great. Nice vibes. read more

The kids' pizza is good because of how it is cooked and the bread good service and I got 4 refills

We ordered our food for pickup, and overall it was good. The food was warm and tasty, but it took a little time to be ready because the place seemed busy when we arrived. The inside looks like a typical Applebee's, with a bar and tables where people can sit and eat, and so on. read more

Went for a burger and sat at the bar. Very slow service, burger was so thin and tasteless the hamburglar would be embarrassed to eat here. Overall, typical applebees experience read more

This location was walking distance from the hotel I stayed at and not lots of options in town of restaurants. I knew food would be good so it was a no brainer. Started off w the perfect margarita - maybe i had 2 . Waiter did a great job and made sure we were taken care of. Forget his name but he was 6'5 if that helps get the message to him. We ordered chicken mac and cheese and it was so good. Also got a salad and we shared. This was a clean restaurant and i even found Walter white and Jessie here right up front. Will return if back here for work again. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Perfect Margarita - Sports Bars Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

Good food, fast service and nice environment!!!! Today I tried their quesadilla burger which was cooked the way I wanted and accompanied it with a 20oz. Ultra draft. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Draft options. - Sports Bars Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

Walked in on a busy night and was greeted by a young host. We wanted a high top and was lead near the bar area (friendly staff so far). We were greeted within a short time by Anastasia. She was so funny and so nice and understanding with our hard order. As the night went on she always kept a positive attitude and never had a bad moment. Bartender was a small brunette and was so nice and delivered our bahama mama and coors light. I recommended going to this Applebees! Thank you guys! read more

The food is always fresh and hot! The drinks are always tasty and cold. There is something on the menu to please anyone's palate and the desserts are to die for!! Easy seating and good service. We like it a lot! Highly recommend! $$ read more

Good Good food Good service The music was nice and not to loud The service was the best thing I've seen read more

While traveling I stopped in for some take out of their specials. Was told the specials were not current and were not available. I showed their website where I got information. I felt like I was a victim of a bait and switch since my take out was far more than advertised on their website. No allowance was offered read more

Great service. Delicious food. But. These donuts are not at all what they're supposed to look like lol. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Our donuts don't look at all like the menu! - Sports Bars Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

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This Applebees is the best. Fresh food, cold beer excellent service. Nikki was so personable and gave us excellent care. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - John, Deb and Nikki - - Sports Bars Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

1/19/25 bartender is pleasant, we've had her several times. The bar area itself smells so sour I can't do it anymore. Its to the point of lose my appetite setting here. Not sure what's going on but not pleasant!!! I used the men's restroom and it's disgusting, no hot water what so ever and trash everywhere. I honestly hate this because I love Applebees. I travel for a living and frequent Applebees. Please clean this Emporia location up!!! read more

Food was good exactly what I ordered I asked for silverware and got it was missing napkins. My order was 11.93 I gave the girl $22 she was confused and repeated the total and I said yes 11.93 gave her 22.00 still confused I did get the correct change read more

Some of the food is too hot, spicy, but some are wonderful. The 2 for $25 or $30 have some good deals. I had the steak, garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli, my husband had the baby back ribs. It also included one appetizer so we got the spinach artichoke dip and chips we love. Very good service, the waitress checked on us often even helped my husband get enough napkins to use for a bib to keep the ribs off of him! The place looks ice, comfortable, they had added a new ramp across the room to help elderly and disabled get to the restroom easier, I also love their raspberry lemonade and we shared a chocolate lava cake with ice cream. I'd go back anytime! The read more

Great servers at the bar, very attentive both times I was there on my trip. Will definitely be back when I'm in town again.

We got to the Applebees in Emporia Ks early to beat the rush. We were the second group to walk in the door and we still had to wait 10 minutes to be seated because they only had one server. The manager did not let us seat at a hightop because we were a group of 7, so we got seated in a corner booth that everytime someone that was in the middle of the booth wanted to get out half the group had to get up to let them out. The manager did not bother to help the servers at all. She just stood around doing nothing. The bartender had to restock and set up the bar because the evening bartender didnt do it the night before. My husband has served in the army for 38 years and we asked for a military discount and the only discount that was given was off his meal. We have gone to numerous Applebees in the past with either just a couple of people or even a big group of people and have recieved the discount off of the entire bill. read more

Things were less than desirable. Our waitress was pleasant but the food was tasteless and overpriced for the quality. Will not return

This was one of the worst Applebee's I've ever dined in. The food tasted old, like it had been reheated, stringy steak, cold mashed potatoes, cold green beans. Cheese quesadilla was cold and burnt. Service was exceptionally slow and there were only 9 guests eating in the restaurant. This was our second time and I wanted to see if maybe the first visit was just an off day. No, it was terrible. Warning you now do not eat here. read more

My husband and I ate at the applebees in Emporia KS . Not up to the standards of what I love. We had fettuccine with chicken, came on only warm and the noodles on top were dried out, sauce was tasteless. Very dissatisfied but we are not ones to say anything...our fault but can't recommend this restauraunt. read more

The service was great! I compliment the staff. However, the food was marginal and the patron yelling at his kids was making the atmosphere less than desirable read more

Ordered BBQ ribs, grilled chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes and French fries, I skipped the greens don't wanna eat too healthy. Perfect patron margarita is good, has a little bite cause it's made with Patron silver. Perfect margarita is much smoother, made with 1800 Reposado. BBQ ribs do not have to fall off the bone for me, that said the were tender and came right off the bone. Got them with honey BBQ sauce, not listed as spicy but I believe the bite is from the rub. If you have a sensitive palate you may want to pass on the ribs. 4 star. Garlic mashed. 4 star. Chicken breast. Hot tender juicy 4 star. Fries - hot and fresh Bartender Priscilla 5 star! Average to me is 3 star, this was definitely an above average experience. **** 4 star overall, looking forward to my next visit to Applebee's. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Complimentary chips and salsa and the "Perfect Patron Margarita". Comp chips and salsa is if you sit at the bar. - Sports Bars Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

We're told we'd have a 30 min wait to be seated. About 20 total people inside dining... we waiting about 45 min. Went inside to get an update. Was told told they only have 1 location to seat more than 6 people. ( it's common practice to "turn tables" to accommodate large groups..??!!??) Finally convinced the manager to seat us. Everyone was grouchy and giving us the stink eye.... (waitress was great). 7 orders, waited an hour and 45 min for our food after placing the order... food came out at temperatures spanning the spectrum... room temp and colder to still sizzling. Truly impressive. I continued to watch the other patrons. Everyone was content . Maybe is just the norm there in town...... want a 3 hour meal? Let's head to the neighborhood Applebee's!?!? I fully understand and accept "COVID" as a universal excuse for slow service, shortages and short staffing - these guys have taken it to a level unseen by local establishments! Mediocrity at its finest... read more

The bloody marys are really good. The shrimp and Parmesan steak was so good and flavorful. Service was attentive and fast. Definitely worth trying. read more

Our server was good and the food was great! Only problem was it took so long to get our order. They said the kitchen was backed up. Wish they would have told us that when they took our order. read more

If you walk in alone they immediately ask you if you want t sit at the bar. Free chips and salsa I'm told. Noah the bartender greets me and asks me if I'd like a beer. I say no but how about an iced tea. I could tell he didn't like that. I asked for a menu and he hands me one. He then gets my iced tea and he's never had his attention again. Five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes and then twenty minutes go buy and Noah still hasn't taken my order. At that point, I got up and headed to the door. Don't ask patrons to sit at the bar and then be ignored by Noah. Never going back. read more

The manager was so rude and very unprofessional! She started talking and speaking to us as if we were unable to understand the basic conversation. She pulled her mask down to even raise her voice. Very upset! read more

I'm giving this 5 stars for the bar. Don't judge, it's where I eat when I travel. The bar is fun and the food is good. The service is great and they have a good time! I can't give a review on the dining area, but it looks like the servers are well equipped to take care of you. What I do know is that happy employees do a good job, so lighten up! It's just food. read more

This place has seen better days it is looking tired. We were sat in a booth and the foam padding was showing and it was hard to find a place on the seat that had padding. We asked to moved to a table which was okay until I sat on the chair, I felt like someone had spread syrup on it and let it dry very sticky . After changing chairs I asked the server if she could clean it . My wife had the chicken tortilla soup until she got a big glob of chicken fat on her spoon (it was not served with a spoon had to request one) that was all she coul eat of it. She also had wonton tacos not much chicken on those either. My self I had the bourbon chicken with a side of steamed broccoli. Half of the broccoli tastes like it was raw and half was steamed. Chicken was okay but really skimpy on the grilled onions and mushrooms. All in all not worth the money. It's been a long time since I had eaten at Applebees and will probably be along before I return... read more

Avoid this place if possible. Not sure what the issues are but the food was ok, not good by any means. The staff seems over worked. Rare steak came out medium well. read more

My friend and I were broke down and towed to this tiny town from Arizona. The general manager scolded older her local boyfriend for speaking with us and buying us a beer. The three young waitresses snickered behind us at their station and assumed out loud that we were "redneck strippers." I caught onto this discrimination and said "fuck" at the bar in conversation to my friend in discussing our current situation and the bartender told my friend and I we had to leave. read more

Once again, on this road trip of sorts, we find ourselves at an Applebee's. Why? There isn't a good explanation. We were with a bunch of people and were going to go to Bruff's which is a steakhouse out in these parts. They couldn't accommodate our large party of 6 adults, 2 kids, and a baby without an hour or so wait. So, we decided to go to Applebee's because we figured they would be more accommodating. We get there and they tell us that it will be 5 to 10 minutes to get our table ready. When they go to seat us they try to give us a booth. We explain that there is no way that we will fit and they realize that they made a mistake in thinking that the kids and baby were part of the original 6. So, back to the waiting area. We waited another 15 minutes to get seated at a table. The waiter came by, took our drink order and being that the Applebee's in NM had amazing pomegranate martinis, I thought I'd give this Applebee's a go at it. Now, while it wasn't a fantastic pomegranate martini it was a vodka martini with some red color and THAT is why they get an extra star from me. If you've looked at my reviews, you know I like to get my drink on. This sucker was so "perfect" that I only needed one. It was that strong. Now onto why I was only going to give them two stars. The service. While I understand that we had a large party, which realistically wasn't that "large," the waiter told us straight out that they didn't want to back up the kitchen so our orders would be coming out in spurts. WTF?! So, they bring out our appetizers. Then the two kids get part of their food. Then a few people got their food. By the time I got my food, half the table was done eating. That is why they get two stars from me. I hope we don't have to go back to this place again, but if we do, I will definitely do it with a smaller group. read more

I travel quite frequently and Applebee's is my default choice when I really don't feel like exploring the area I'm in. Most of the time the chain doesn't disappoint and this location was no exception. The staff was very courteous and the food was well prepared and served quickly. My favorite part of the experience was the bartender. I visited this location twice and she remembered my name and my drink order after the first visit. It's really nice eat at a place where people know you. read more

One of the best Applebee's I have been to. Nice service, clean environment and hot food. One of the few places that offers half prices bone-in (traditional) wings during Late Night Happy Hour. read more

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In Mondays' all burgers are $5.99 Great deal! The brownie bite topped it off with just enough sweetness read more

This location needs new management. Our poor, sweet waiter...so nice but didn't know the menu. French Onion Soup should be served piping hot. Caesar salad should be served with garlic or parmesan croutons not plain flavorless white bread. The Lemon Breeze with Limon Bacardi...I don't know, maybe they forgot it altogether...I mean you're paying for it right? When asked if they could make the Breeze with Tequila..."I don't know if we can..." Then our waiter returns to tell us that they have to find out how to price it! Really? Can't substitute a Caesar Salad for 2 other sides... Service was lame...sorry, sweet is nice but we are paying and tipping for service. Some woman ...the manager?...brought our drink out but does she understand the service industry? Service with a smile sans attitude? Even if you're having a bad night, you put on a happy face and make your customers feel welcome and important, not like you have better things to do than bring us a drink! Sad sad. Ate there before and had good service and good meal. Not a way to run a business. read more

Can't hardly go wrong here. Parents had steak quesadillas, I had fish & chips. I will usually just get apps, good deals @happy hour, but I felt like a meal. It was good, so I don't regret it. read more

Great experience - friendly greeting and host, fast ordering (got our go to entree). Logan did a great job serving us and was extremely quick and efficient. Everything was cooked perfectly and our only complaint is that one of the 6oz sirloins was a bit tough. Just stopped while driving through - would go back anytime we are in Emporia again read more