We ended up here because the restaurant we were planning on happened to be closed for renovation. We decided to try Applebee's because it was nearby, plus we were curious about it since we had never tried this chain restaurant in the many years we had passed its restaurants in many cities across the country. As we had figured all those many years, this is strictly a production place. Don't count on any genuine enthusiasm from the kitchen staff or waitstaff. Yes, there's that forced, corporate cheerfulness, but no real skill or assistance here. I ordered a lunch combo plate and was really disappointed. I could tell from the film on the surface of the cheddar-broccoli soup that it had been ladled into the little crock hours ahead and then microwaved at serving time. They hadn't even bothered to stir the soup after 'waving it, and they couldn't even serve it hot. They'd also microwaved my Reuben sandwich, which made it soggy instead of crisp. It had no sign of the Swiss cheese, plus the other ingredients had not exactly been piled on. We were eating past the prime lunch hour on a weekday, so they weren't exactly hopping and the kitchen staff should have known better than serving my order in this pathetic fashion. They made it very clear they didn't give a hoot about the food. My husband had a so-so cup of a tomato soup (which was clearly from a base and not made fresh) and a spinach salad, which was nothing special. He finished before I did, so when the waitress cleared his plate, she also tried to take mine without asking if I was done, although the plate was still half-full and I was clearly still eating. We wouldn't give this place a second chance, even if we had a coupon for a free meal. You can do better at any of the places in downtown Keene. read more

We were eating at the bar and while the bartender was cleaning the bar, she sprayed my husband's arm with cleaner. Also, there was a lot of foolishness between the wait staff. Won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Went there today and the friend I was with got a hair in his drink. While he bartender did take the drink off the tab she left the drink with the hair still in it on the bar. read more

Tonight I got some undercooked chicken, even had my husband double check because I'm not one to give my food back. The staff were really kind and very responsive. They instantly replaced my meal no question and took the meal off my check. Very friendly staff and good service! (I've been here and never had bad food this was an anomaly) read more

The only reason I come back here is because this is the only place that you can bring your family to eat around here However be warned of the poor management here. Servers are great. Cook must be watching TV since they always get things wrong. It's to bad. Could be a four star place. read more

Absolout waste of time. Went in on Monday night, seated then ignored for 10-minutes. No one approached the table. Manager was less than 3 feet from me "chatting" with the young lady who seated me. I finally walked out and no one cared or said a word as they watched me leave the place. Honestly, a little customer service please! read more

Fairly good service, not the best. Food and appetizers very very tasty with large portions. Price was reasonable. Atmosphere was better than I expected. read more

I'm not a huge fan of chain restaurants. However, the wife and I stopped in one day while driving by. Our server Brian was amazing and my wife can't get enough of their grilled oriental chicken salad. So needless to say, we stop everytime we're passing through Keene. Unfortunately our main man wasn't working today, so we sat at the bar. The bartender was very attentive. We had a very nice lunch read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

I haven't been to an Applebees in a long time, and now I remember why. The oriental chicken salad was basically some lettuce mixed in with bagged cole slaw with ginger dressing. The wings were good, but I wouldn't order a meal here again. read more

I dont know what the trend is but WHY??? everything is either covered in mushrooms or shellfish (shrimp) I happen to be allergic to both and am terrified each time I go there. Rumor has it that the grill is used for both and the regular food. Cross contamination is a worry. The staff is friendly (they cover their nose rings and tats) and the restrooms are clean and well stocked. Desserts are yum! and the drinks are inventive and sweet. Too bad they dont have more concern about such common allergies and use a separate grill for such items. read more

Very clean, super fresh food, and friendly service! Drinks were tasty and actually strong. Was a busy Saturday afternoon and it was relatively quiet too which was nice. read more

Promos are nice but for the price Keene has better choices. Service is average to poor. Mozzarella sticks are the cheap frozen junk.

This chain os degrading more and more ever time i come. Waitress is so weird, food is botched, over cooked, over salted, very poorly presented. Extremely disappointing 1 * then 40 minutes after lunch got sick as a dog. read more

I love Applebees, one of my favorite places to eat. But WOW, worst service ever!! My serve was Lacie S. Very slow, never paid attention at all. Always had to flag her down for a refill , check , receipt etc. very annoying & frustrating. Won't be back. read more

Not an experience I'd like to repeat. My recent lunch there had the worst table service I've had in a long time. I understand it's a chain but perhaps the staff could be trained to be friendly? Food was average - nothing unexpected and presented as advertised. read more

On 7/20/18 ordered car side to go. Ordered baked haddock with cracker crumbs. About 30 minutes after I ate it was very ill. I called the next day to let them know to check their fish order because I would not want anyone else to be sick. The manager told me know one else has called so....? I was not asking for anything just concerned for other customers. He took my name and number, have not heard anything. My advice eat else where they do not care. read more

Where do I even begin. Great service. The REAL problem is this dumb ass girl at my table. She is a vegetarian for god knows why, and ordered the three cheese chicken penne, and didn't even say without chicken, therefore causing the great working staff more trouble then needed. Honestly unexpectable. Such kind staff and the motz sticks are downright godly. 11/10 recommend. Watch out for the steamy food tho, don't wanna burn your tounge ! read more

Got the 3pick sampler...nachos had zero pulled pork and the boneless chicken fingers were over cooked and the meatball were fresh from the freezer....but the beer was good read more

The food was good. I didn't like the server always trying to up sell me on additional food.

My Husband and I were looking for a nice meal out. We made the mistake of going to this Applebees in Keene nh. The drinks were okay but DO not order the Baked Haddock with Ritz cracker topping. It looked good, but when I tasted it,,,,,gross!! Tasted very very fishy and had the texture of an old sponge! The waitress came right over and asked me what was wrong. I was honest with her. Never again! The cost was taken off the bill anyway read more

It would be less then 1 but you have to choose at least one star to lease a review...We have been going here every Saturday for four years. We just went back this Saturday 6/20/2020. The dinning room is open for the first time since they closed due to covid. I have to say they did a great job at spacing the tables and the seating at the bar . They could remove some of the stools at the bar to insure that no one sit closer then 6 feet. I asked the bartender if mask are required in the restaurant until patrons got to their tables? To my SUPRISE she said "were pro choice". I said "that was BS with a few other words that I'm leaving out of this post. They have to walk by seated guess on their way to a table or the bathrooms without a mask that puts them within 6 feet from other people". I said if the guest does not want to ware a mask you have outside seating they can eat out there.She said "I know" and walk away from us. Mind you all the employees are waring them. I looked at Ron and said this will be our last visit here. Its a shame that Applebee's is not looking out for everyone's health and safety at their reopening. Because of this we will not be returning and will be spreading the word that they are not requiring masks at all times except at your table like restaurants in Vermont are. What good is the 6 foot distance if people are walking by while your eating. Come on people stop being ignorant like our dame president. Its for the safety of all, no other reason. WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!!!!!!! read more

My son and I went to Applebee's on a Friday early evening and the place was pretty busy despite which we were seated and served with excellent speed. Our appetizers were average and filling. Our main courses were double crunch shrimp and BBQ brisket tacos. My shrimp was fine with fries and good slaw. My sin's tacos were a mix of flavored that initially did not necessarily go together. He took one home as a leftover and felt that the flavored melded better as it rested. Waitress was really good and atmosphere was solid. We gave it a high C or low B for a grade. read more

Horrible! Ordered some food for pick up, left to pick it up 20 minutes after ordering. My boyfriend went inside to get the food and they made him wait 25 minutes for our food! Some people went in to pick up their food after we'd been already waiting 10 minutes, and they walked out with their food after waiting for 2 minutes! Ridiculous! And when my boyfriend went to pay for the food (he handed her $30 for a $22 check) the hostess smiled at him and said, "Keep the change?" What?? She didn't serve us and we had to wait 25 minutes for our food but she tries to guilt us into giving her $8 for doing nothing? Yikes! The food we waited so long for turned out to be disgusting as well (everything is frozen). Don't waste your money here. read more

Great food great service nice waitresses and Waiters a nice community it's not too loud and not too quiet it's a good place to go for family dinner. Would go again. read more

The wait staff was good. I was first seated near the door in the winter so was getting a blast of arctic air every time someone came in. I asked to move and did. The food was atrocious- overcooked, salty as the Sahara desert and generic. Thank goodness I had a gift card (lovely but misguided as it turned out). I will not be going back. Ever. read more

An hour to get food. Inattentive service and food overcooked! It's one thing to have poor service or mediocre food, totally another to have both and have to pay for it! Very disappointed! read more

I drive the 45 minutes to get to this applebees. the staff is always friendly they go that extra little mile to let my son have something special with his meal. the food is always delicious. and so many choices. my favorite is the provolone stuffed meatballs. yum read more

wow ! not impressed at all ! Isn't a gift card just as good as cash ? I went to Applebees Keene,NH on a very slow night around 9:30 pm 12/29/2013. Not very pleasant work staff and very slow service. Not a very busy night at all and took a long time for my take out order. food was cold and not satisfying ! I don't ever complain normally but this was bad ! not coming back to this location franchise ! sorry ! read more