Due to a last minute change of plans, we ended up getting a hotel near houghton. We arrived late and checked in. We called this restaurant as it was 10:20, and we wanted to see if they were still taking customers. They told us to come on it. We were seated immediately. They did ask you wear a mask when you first enter. I hears the waitress tell the people behind us that they can only have 6 people max at a table at this time. We ordered once we were seated. My fettucine alfredo was delicious. My husband enjoyed his burger as wel. The server was quick and provided us with our food quiet quickly. I felt bad because he had to deal with 6 loud young teens that did not even order yet. We left at exactly 11pm when they close. The group had just ordered their food. I tend to really hate going in before close because I fee rude. Sadly, we were starving from a 6 hour drive and no service. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

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Very few diners and our food took an hour to arrive. Don't plan to go back anytime soon.

Kept asking for stuff. Like lemons for ice tea, spoon. Dirty plate for appetizer, not washed. Asked for butter on mashed potatoes, waited for butter to arrive 20 minutes later. Cold plate made the food go cold. Very confusing experience. read more

Pasta was over cooked and totally hard & rubbery. I had to physically rip it with my hands. It also had no flavor & the chicken & broccoli both tasted bland and like they had come from a TV dinner. i've genuinely had better alfredo in a TV dinner. and you wouldn't know the waitress was a waitress if she didn't have a uniform on, she wasn't attentive and wasn't friendly. I might also add that the forks were dirty and we had to ask for new ones & the bathroom smelled so horrendous, it rivaled the bathroom you'd experience at a rest stop. I hadn't been here to eat since I was a child, and I wish I had kept it that way. People must only go here to get ridiculously drunk, because there's no other way I can understand people WANTING to go here. I'd give zero stars if I could! read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

The $14.99 AYCE was good, the service by Sydney behind that bar was incredible! Never did we have to ask for a drink or refills on our food. Very pleasant young lady who knows how to provide SUPERIOR service!! read more

I've always had good food here and the service is typically good they definitely have enough specials going on to make it easier for the family to go out and enjoy a dinner read more

Well forgot I had been here. Tried it again. This time was greeted by a chirpy maitre d despite it was closing time. Service was quick and food was actually quite good: wil be back read more

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Food was mediocre. Very seasoned with salt an pepper which I did not like. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant

What can I say the fact there are leftovers say a lot! I am not sure what it was. It this lacked in so many ways! Was not worth the $47.00. read more

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Won't come here anymore. Out of sweet potato fries at 2:00pm? Iced brownie bites? R u kidding me?! read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

I got a sirloin steak asked for the steak to be medium and it came well done. The shrimp was undercooked and patatos were cold

I gave up on this Applebees over a year ago after my husband and I were seated, then ignored. We sat there and watched a couple come in five minutes behind us, get their drink right away, then their order taken. Not ONE person ever even came up to us. Not even drinks.We sat there for about 15 minutes,....at this point as a joke to see hoe long it would take. After that, I was pissed! We walked out and the door girl said "Hope you enjoyed your dinner",....I just laughed and said "We were ignored, but thanks for asking!" Stupid us, we tried again not that long ago. We were served this time, but nothing to brag about. Mediocre at best. The food is always too much. Over seasoned to hind the nasty food. Just not worth it. I would only suggest going here if you are young, single, college guy that is just looking for a cute, stupid college girl, and a bottled beer! Don't get the on tap flat beer. read more

Salmon was over cooked and dry. Veggies were wilted beyond recognition. Onion soup was good as well as the goddess wedge. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

Some waiters were really nice, some just wanted to get you out of the door...food was pretty good (honey bbq boneless wings), long island ice tea was pretty weak...not even a buzz and I drink about once a month...long island from the library made me quite tipsy 3 weeks ago. Overall was slghtly better than okay. read more

After a horrible experience at an Applebee's in Nebraska, I have sworn to never eat at any Applebee's again! However, my mother in law is visiting and she really wanted to eat lunch at Applebee's today. This Applebee's truly impressed me! The staff was nice and the food was really good! Not to mention our waitress was very good! We had an appetizer, drinks, and two create your own lunch specials.... Everything was delicious and we left with full and happy bellies. Needless to say, I will return :) read more

Robert was a great server but the manager in the extra large blue shirt was inappropriately unprofessional and rude to my party out of nowhere. I won't go back until after the management changes. Not really missing much as the food is barely above cafeteria. No wonder they have trouble with hiring. read more

Overall, we were happy with the service and appetizers that we ordered. We were served quickly, the waitress was super friendly and the food & drinks were very good. read more

Unfortunately this Applebee's is as gross as any other I've rarely been in. Thought I would take a chance because people in Houghton usually take pride in their work. We were cold after winter carnival so we went for lunch. The service was adequate except the manager trying to explain to me that the caked on food on my soup spoon was "tarnish" . The computer at our booth was full of greasy smudges. There were crumbs all over the windowsill at our booth. The bathroom was filthy. Walking back from the bathroom I saw that a picture hanging on the wall even had greasy smudges. It must be Applebee's work culture that ignores filth. This is not the first time I've been disgusted at an Applebee's. When we mentioned how dirty it was to our family we were told that my aunt has been sick a couple times after eating there. We should have walked out right away. Ewww read more

Waitress seemed mad to be there and acted like it pained her to wait on us. A bummer because I was trying to enjoy a rare outing with nieces but she made us uncomfortable, wondering what we did wrong. We were polite but asking for the undelivered gravy = huffed away with a silent grim face to get it; a couple more people seated with us by the hostess = "oh we have 3 more people?" No welcome. Kitchen (at least she blamed the kitchen) forgot half my lunch combo so we waited for that after my nieces were done eating and ansy to leave. Would it kill her to smile? No because she forced some out with the bill. Ate most of my meal with no soda. I know people have bad days so I tried to feel empathetic but maybe she was being funny as apparently she is known for a strange sense of humor. read more

Applebees. Food is okay but price is good always... Staff is good, I see managers walking around the tables often talking to customers whenever I go. read more

Went here for happy hour and half off appetizers with some friends and everyone came home and complained of stomach problems. The drinks were good and the appetizers were ok, but we all could have done without the stomach cramps and nausea. I will not be going back here again. It was an awful experience. read more

Not recommended at all! Service from walking in the door should have been a hint. Not welcoming at all!! Walked in at 10:30 pm to get a quick bit to eat (sign says 11pm closed) I even said at the door "sorry so late can we please get a quick bit?". Cold sholder, I felt was incorect, especially when a company advertises "late night 1/2 off apps". Food awful and may I add a toothpick in my friends salad! I don't know how this place is managing other than it is a chain! Please take my advise and do not eat here especially if your looking for a family, enviting staff!! read more

Horrible service! We waited for our waiter for over an hour and there was only a couple other tables in at the same time as us. He was very rude and didn't apologize for making us wait. Will NEVER be back! read more

We were leary because of the other reviews but were pleasantly surprised. My son loved his ribs and we enjoyed our pasta dishes. They seemed short staffed but were really hustling to make it work. Overall not that bad! read more

Food was great, service was great. We have been here three times in 6 months and has always been very good despite other Yelpers! The nachos brisket salsa Verde were excellente! read more

Usually just come here late at night for a 1/2 price app and a beer. There's not a ton around here but usually a lot of people here after 10. Staff is generally decent and they don't mess up the mozzarella sticks. read more

Food was cold, not good. Service was eh, cold fries but brought us new ones, paid $80 for bad food

Overpriced for reheated food. Steak flavor was okay...there was a hair in my mashed potatoes. I didn't mention it as we just wanted to get out of there! Waitress was horrible, complaining about her long shift. Just won't go back. read more

Honestly love Applebee's, the staff is friendly. The prices are fair. If you want good drinks and good appetizers with the gang this is the place to go. I've rarely been disappointed with this restaurant. The food is pretty good quality but could be a little better. But all in all I enjoy it read more

The half off apps are a cheap alternative to microwave apps from walmart. Overall a good buy if you are drunk.

Surprise to see these bad reviews. This is one of my favorite restaurants in houghton. Much better than others, like joes seafood.....nice waiter, nice food, nice service, reasonable price, nothing to complain... read more

Service and food has taken a nose dive in the past few years. Food generally prepared haphazardly, often cold. Honestly the burgers are not even on par with the local fast food joints anymore. Fries are cold and rubbery. Appetizers often set too long under heat lamps. Some servers seem irritated most of the time. I've even had a drink that tasted like a cleaning solvent had not been rinsed out before the beverage was prepared in the container. Honestly I hope this is one of the Applebee's that is going to be closing so that a better bistro can come to the area. It's almost as if they don't even care anymore. read more

They always have specials that are great for college kids or people on a budget. The staff are friendly and all over the place. I absolutely love the Late Night 1/2 priced Appetizers!!! read more

My buddy and I both had the 7 oz. sirloin. It was full of fat and gristle. Sent back and got the same inedible replacements. My brother in law had the same experience at another Applebee's but couldn't convince us not to order them. He was correct. read more

I have nothing but good comments for our Applebees in Houghton, MI. We are frequent visitors at our Applebees. They meet us at the door, we ask if we can sit where we like to if the booth is empty and they say sure, go right ahead. The server is always quick to come over and ask us for our drink requests. Our meals are always great. I only wish they would get some other specials in space of the Southwest ones. Too spicy for me. I do like anything else I get. Our server comes to our booth several times to see if we need anything or more drinks. Even the Managers who know us stop by and say hi. This is a great place to relax and have good food. read more