Food was half-hearted and it showed. The chicken was incredibly dry with bagged shredded cheese on top, the rice was okay. I had asked for the bourbon Swiss burger to be cut down the middle, but my request was ignored by my waitress but she told me "it would be easier to do yourself". That burger was also incredibly salty and the fries cold. Was also charged extra .50¢ for honey mustard. Spinach and artichoke dip didn't hit like it used to, coming in a tiny ramekin instead of a larger bowl like it used to. Service was slow, it took us 10-15 minutes to be brought water while the waitress was attentive to the other families around us. I unfortunately believe that this was due to the group of people I went with stuck out. It did feel a bit discriminatory, and I didn't feel comfortable the entire time I was dining in. read more

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Went in with FIL, ordered food and a beer for FIL. Went to the bathroom with FIL and went down a somewhat steep ramp that had no yellow tape or anything to warn about the steep angle and he stumbled slightly. Came out of the bathroom and met my husband and the manager Melanie at my table where she was taking his beer for "legal reasons" because he misstepped. He had one sip of beer. He's disabled. She made a big fuss over it, read more

The bacon bacon burger was ok but spicy and too salty. Fries were also spicy and over salted. my wife got the fish and could not eat it. The fish was mushy, overcooked and had a bad fish taste. The meat was about half the size of the bread it was in. She didn't finish it. The service was great even though they sat us at a table that was wet and sticky. The waitress was wonderful. The price of the food is comparable to other like restaurants. We don't eat out much anymore because of the prices and being retired on a fixed income, so this outing was a complete bust. Wife came home with an upset stomach from the fish. Maybe we will have better luck next time. read more

After seeing the reviews on this place, and the fact that all of the bad ones were super old, I had to give this place a try. First of all, the food? Delicious. The drinks? Strong. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating. We didn't wait long for our food, especially for a Saturday night! The music was not too loud but definitely loud enough to drown out all of the other customers haha I'll most certainly be returning!! Awesome experience overall. read more

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Went on a date with my boyfriend, and the staff and manager was very rude. We took our business elsewhere!!

I had about a damn perfect evening here. This is where I go with family, I'm talking about sitting down, enjoying a nice gourmet meal at a place that's real special. even though they did put onions on my Bourbon steak when I asked for no onions. also they have rats, found a whole rat in my comb salad. and I was cell mates with one of the cooks. read more

If you even think you might like fajitas do not under any circumstance order them here. Pile of rice and a couple of slivers of meat. Highly deceptive menu photo. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Compare this to their menu photo of fajitas. A huge pile of rice with a few slices of meat. This would get you run out of town in Texas. - Sports Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Its looking run down and tired inside. It needs refurbishment badly. The booth seating is a good indication of this. It looks comfortable when you look at it but after sitting down the foam gives no support and you realize your sitting on 2x4's with a thin layer of vinyl in between. The carpet looks stained old and tired and the bar stools have seen better days. Even the door signage looks faded and peeled. It's not very big, a sure sign of age. Time for corporate to reinvest in Oak Ridge. We deserve better than this. read more

Normally I love Applebees. And eat there frequently. However, three of us got a to go order, bourbon chicken and shrimp, bourbon steak, and a 12 oz steak. The mashed potatoes taste like spoiled milk, the broccoli had not even been steamed, and the chicken was hard as a rock. Not to mention I only received 3 very small pieces of shrimp. This is not common with Applebees. I understand Fridays are a little rougher than normal. With me spending $70 bucks on food that had to be thrown away, leaves to believe I will not eat at this location again. read more

The shrimp parm sirloin was on point. The service was excellent. This is my go to for fast service and good food.

Breadstick over done chicken pasta was pretty good. Lily was our server wasn't overly friendly. She did her job and not very outgoing over all food was decent... read more

The burgers get 3 or 4 stars but the fajitas get zero. The photos look like you're getting a mound of fajita meat but it's a pile of rice with a little bit of meat and vegetables on top. The worst part is you have to fish some of the meat and vegetables out of the mound of rice. If you're like me and don't like rice in your fajita taco, you are going to be unhappy. read more

I've always liked Applebees. Seems they are one of the most consistent of the major chains. On this last visit I was seated quickly, and the staff was very polite, professional and kept checking on me. They got my food out quick and made sure I had plenty of drink. They food was decent. The portions I thought were on the small side for the price. A good experience. Might visit again soon. read more

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Okay, I am going to against the grain here. Contrary to the low score we just had lunch here and it was very good! At the moment Applebees has BOGO on a few select items for $12.49. You can choose from a salad, chicken tenders, a pasta dish and a couple of other items. My hubby had the chicken tenders and I had the fiesta lime chicken and rice. The portions were definitely good sized for lunch and both meals were very tasty, although my hubby's tenders were breaded just a little too much for him but he did say he enjoyed them. I'm thinking this Applebees must really be making an effort as the service was prompt and courteous. Give them another shot. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The absolute worst food and service I have ever had, I would much rather go to McDonald's or Wendy's. Do not go here please save yourself.

It's great! Friendly staff!!! The all American is amazing...... it could use a lil More alcohol read more

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First time Happy houring here and so far so good! P.s my 3 cheese chicken penne came turned out amazing and they made my kiwi sprite on point read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Food was great, chicken wasn't the best kind of undercooked but pretty good service. Girls bathroom was clean (don't know about men's didn't go in) we went to lunch after our doctors appointment not exciting news lunch made it better. Ordered Spinach and artichoke dip mozzarella sticks barbecue boneless wings chicken Alfredo and chicken. Server didn't come to often but enough we had what we needed. Chicken and Alfredo took a while to get there but not to long and she told us that it would be a second. We had extra food to take home. (Shown in pictures)Thanks Veronica for a pretty good experience at Applebee's! read more

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The food is average Applebee's fare ( good!), but let me tell you about the service; Darren, Akiko, Taylor and Caroline. They are not only excellent at their jobs but went above and beyond for me and my family when we were dealing with the absolute worst time of our lives. They are friendly, compassionate and just extraordinary. Thank you so much read more

This place gets a 5 star for friendliness, but only 3 star for food quality. They do have good specials like half price appetizers and other weekday specials. Locals come here mainly because of the customer service so don't be surprised if the place is packed when you arrive. It has that Cheers feel. It is one of the few places in Oak Ridge where you can have a meal and watch the game from almost any seat. read more

Slow service. Ordered double burger medium rare to share with my husband. When it finally came out, they had cut the burger in half for us (didn't ask them to do that and that was very presumptuous of them) they cut it so unevenly that one of us basically got no burger and the burger had zero pink in it. And the size of the Pattie's was pathetic. Don't think I'll go back. read more

There has been some inconsistency in order accuracy from the kitchen to the customer's table. Generally, the front-of-the-house staff are some of the best in the industry. I was quite impressed with the people skills of my most recent waitress here. When the kitchen screws up the front-of-the-house staff do work diligently to correct food order errors expeditiously and discreetly. One can expect courteous customer service here. Portion size for all my food selections has been perfectly fine with a take home box occasionally needed. My favorite food items served here are: Top Sirloin Steak, The Whiskey Burger, Sirloin Steak with Grilled Shrimp, The House Margarita and the fresh Broccoli. read more

Love Applebees. Always good and the best place to go for late night appetizers. Our fav night spot.

We were at lunch yesterday, Fri 7/8. Had excellent service. Didn't get the name of the person serving but she was also training another server. The restaurant was very busy with limited serves......and it was a pleasure to have such great service. We'll be back!!! read more

Let me just say...it's 10p EST and there's a kid at the bar...along with some lady sneezing and dripping all over the bar area... My lemonade was good though... The food was microwaved...which is pretty much what I've expected... read more

Waited 20 mintues without anyone asking for drinks or anything. The people who sat down after us received attention. Worst service ever.

A little too much cheese over the chicken, and I didn't expect the onions. The cheese made the tortilla strips a little soggy, but overall really good. read more

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We haven't been to Applebee's some they were rebuilt. Service was great, but good was just ok. But I really liked the new resaurant. I got the all American burger and fries while my partner had the fish and fries. He really liked his, but there was nothing special about my burger. I must again the service was wonderful. We were both surprised on New Year's Eve the was half empty. read more

Tried for 1.5 to get a to go order for Mother's Day and went there because noone was answering phone to be told to call back in another hour to see if was taking orders.Meaning might get to eat by 10 or 11 pm.Not very prepared with only 50 percent inside going on.Thanks for the disservice. read more

I am out with my girlfriend and I just got out of watching John Wick 2, which I have to say was very good, we just wanted to get a quick bite to eat, now normally I would never go to Applebee's cuz I've had nothing but bad experiences here, low and behold just give it another chance greeted at the door by a nice and happy girl then anothet young girl comes looks at us like we have 14 heads grabs 2 menus and says follow me, puts our menus on the table in the bar doesn't even say a word, doesn't even say anything, doesn't introduce hetself doesn't give a name nothing "zombie". Then our waitress comes by she's looking disgusting skanky somebody you would see in a dive bar. We ordered a bottle of wine that is being Barefoot for 4.99 but it actually was $12, then I got a Patron margarita which was in some full-size water glass what a joke,. I can see a house margarita in a glass like that but really. We ordered some appetizers and the salad my girlfriend ordered was a oriental chicken salad with Grill chicken now the salad was gigantic 4 people could have ate it, also it had a four pieces of chicken strips on it that look like it came from a bag. I tried to order the 3 bar apps for 8.99 but of course I tried to change the boneless wings to bone in and I got now they don't like to do that.. I had to order it all separate wow.. the place is very dirty and everybody that works here is very slovenly dress and looks horrible. I will never again go to an Applebee's... read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

No timely service. Was not busy at all. I sat there for a couple of minutes than looked at my watch to see the time as i wasn't going to set there over 10 minutes with out being helped. Others started coming in and a few minutes after some that just sat down 2 booths behind me got helped before me. So I got up and left. read more

Food was as expected but our server, Jack, was amazing. We told her we were thinking of moving to the area and she pulled up a chair and told us all about it! read more

Cold food, slow service. Broke down equipment. I wish I could tell you more. I was hoping for at least decent service

Service was horrible tonight! We didn't get half the things we ordered. Our food came out cold and undercooked. We asked for steak sauce and never received it and our refills were placed in the table with our appetizers so by the time I actually have needed it it was watered down. We never saw our waitress after we got our food. The last time we were here we had great service so maybe it was just an off night. But not been impressed with the food either time. Will be skipping here next time. read more

If you're in Oak Ridge and want to go to Applebee's spend the extra 10 minutes and drive to the one off Cedar Bluff in Knoxville. This place is garbage. The food is always below standard. read more

I typically review once I get my food, but the service here has been *so terrible* that I just have to comment now. Please note, this review is in regards to only one server- Casey and his pathetic attempt at a 'man-bun' with his hair that looks as though it has been submerged in the deep fryer (hygiene is important when people are handling your food). He completely forgot we were sitting at this booth as he joked and laughed with other tables surrounding us, taking the orders of people who came in well after we did, and flirting with the high school girls sitting behind us. Even the two hostesses saw what was going on but offered no assistance. Maybe being a server just isn't where you belong, man. 30 minutes later- Update: Guess what. Casey forgot my order, so the other three people in my party are currently eating as I sit here and type this. But the manager said the kitchen dropped it after the server said he forgot to ring it in. I guess my missing steak will forever remain a mystery. Oh, and their steaks were cooked to the wrong temp.... ....really wish I could rate this experience lower than 1 star. 10 minutes later- Update: Mine just arrived and it was the wrong temperature. I mean, WAY OFF. I give up. I'm going next door to Krystal's. 20 minutes later- Update: Currently at Krystal's. They got my order right the *first time*!! read more

Walked in and the smell was so bad...not sure what it was but it made me lose my appetite and I walked out to go elsewhere after I got my appetite back. People need you clean it up. read more

The only reason I ever go here is for drinks and half priced appetizers. If you stay within that it's typically a pretty good experience. Cheap, halfway decent, and it's open late. I wouldn't recommend actually getting a meal. The food I have gotten In the past is usually to salty for me. Stick with fringe And appetizers and sit at the bar. read more

Was extremely dissatisfied !!! Went there with my mom bestfriend god daughter and my two kids after the boat parade.. The watress was nice and the kids meals came out pretty quick. But our meals took almost an hour to come out. We sat there for 45 mins after the kids ate waiting for ours food. I asked the watress how long it was gonna be and she stated they were plating the food right then. And we waited..and waited.. Finally after the long wait and antsy kids being 2 3 and 4 our food came out along with the manager he could tell we were not happy and he just stood there and said "...... Well uhh auu....... " stammer over his words just standing there awkwardly and walked away (didnt try to make it right at all. Didnt even explain) continuing ... My steak was over cooked and my broccoli was cold literally barely warm and cold in the middle with cheese on it not melted at all! And i was the one paying for the meal!!!!! I sent it back and then nothing was done. Manager never came back!! I walked out and then came back in to get corporates number was lied to was given the wrong number. When i called the number it called the store i said i told them i asked for corporates number she asked who i was and was hesitant said she had to go in back to get the number because she didnt keep it in her head. All the sudden the manager keith came on the line i told him again i wanted the number he asked why i told him i gave him the chance to make it right and he didnt say anything or do anything again that i wanted the number... And again! Tonight was bs! Manager seemed incompetent! Side not: i have never gone off like this about a resturaunt before read more

I enjoyed eating here. It was clean. Waitstaff was friendly. My steak was delicious and cooked just right. The thing I really didn't like was the onion rings. They were more like onion donuts. They were huge, greasy, and not very flavorful. There wasn't any sauce, either. They're just dry and awful. But other than that, we had an extremely enjoyable time. read more