Before you groan about the bad rumors about the place (tacky decor, predictable food and irritable bartenders) ............................................This place is the perfect place for a quiet business meeting or a place to catch up with old friends. Happy Hour Drinks are insanely cheap, and they have decent beer (for some strange reason the United States is going through some weird phase of changing tastes in popular beers.) read more

Me an my fiance came here for a dinner date the food an service was horrible, took over a hour for our main dishes an the apps it took over 30 minutes to get and our drinks just about the same time, we ordered 2 steaks medium well they were over cooked basically black and over seasoned and wasn't even meat at that point it was a salt brick, my garnish mushroom and onions was charcoal pieces on an under my steak..... NEVER GET A STEAK HERE AGAIN, the best part of our meal was the apps after the fact with the drinks after waiting. Even our waiter kept extra money without asking didn't even get my full amount of money back.... read more

The food was amazing the double crunch chicken wings were good however there was a little to much fat, besides the server was amazing and she was very polite and sweet food may take a bit because it's being made fresh. The dim lights and music playing is really comforting and feels fancy, overall a big place where familys can eat without problems or delays read more

I ate there about 3 weeks ago, great burger and fries for10 dollars, excellent taste. Great service and manager came by to ask about everything ok! Will be there soon. 5 stars read more

When Applebee's in Williston happens to get the order right, it's pretty good. However, we consistently have problems with our order. They put in things we ask to be left out (asked for plain Penne Alfredo with no meat, received it with bacon), they give us the wrong amounts (asked for three orders, received one), they miss part of the order completely, they have given us extremely overdone breadsticks and donut dippers. read more

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Took a friend for b-day dinner, sever was nice but the food was cold undersized and broccoli was unwashed. Server forgot to mention that substituting onion rings for coleslaw was a 5.99 up charge. No manger on site. I feel bad for the staff. Last time I drop $87.95 for crap. read more

Okay restaurant if you want good food for a decent price. They have the $5 dollar fish bowls and the $1 Wednesday margaritas

My colleague and I went here after work (we were traveling for work) after a very long day and wanted dinner (it was 10:00 pm). Although the server was great, the kitchen skipped our orders and we were in this restaurant until 12:00 AM. We both had a flight to catch the next morning and had to be up by 4:30 am to get to the airport. This was ridiculous that they skipped over our order. We waited 1.5 hours JUST FOR OUR DINNER! This is absolutely ridiculous - they should have comped us free meals for this terrible managerial mistake! Will never return to this Applebee's EVER! read more

Typical Applebee's. This is exactly what i expect from a place like this. Food is decent for chain restaurant food, beer was cold, service was fast. No problems here at all. read more

The food was great the service from our waitress was awesome she was so nice she made a mistake and spilled some drinks it wasn't a big deal we cleaned it up and moved on then the manager came up to us and was making rude comments she was also rude to the waitress. We didn't appreciate the managers attitude it wasn't appropriate or necessary. If you don't have the patience to be a manager DONT be one. read more

Although the salmon tasted very good, my order was not right and that was disappointing. I had my meal delivered, and when I opened it I was not happy. I changed the mashed potatoes to green beans, and then my favorite broccoli comes with it. Instead they changed the broccoli to green beans and included the potatoes. I WANTED MY BROCCOLI!! I am not supposed to eat the potatoes, but it was too late to change. One mistake from the kitchen will make me feel guilty for days....... By the way, the green beans were very boring. On another note, my delivery guy was great. read more

Waitress was wonderful. Food sub-par. Place is OK for burgers or appetizers but can't make a steak. Three of three overcooked. Broccoli warmed , not steamed, tougher than well done steaks. All this after waiting nearly an hour for our food. Haven't eaten there in years because disappointment. Just done. Overpriced and sub-par. Did get a show of drunk couple with their tongues down each other's throat ... read more

Absolutely delicious! Ordered the steak, came out perfect. Danielle, our waitress was so nice, over all a great experience as always read more

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I didn't even get my appetizer after 30 minutes and still I didn't get it the service was horrible

food was amazing. service from the waitress was amazing. she accidentally spilt drinks on us which wasn't a problem we cleaned it up and everything was fine. when they brought us new drinks the manager was with her and proceeded to make snarky comments to the waitress being extremely rude to her. the manager was not professional at all and doesn't need to be a manager at all. read more

There are QUITE a few negative comments about this Applebee's..and I'm not going to lie.....I don't get it. I've spent many a lunch meeting here and every time, I have walked away happy. The food is standard Applebee's cuisine and in Williston...you pick your battles. I've never had a bad meal. I've never had a mistake with our order. I've never had a careless waiter/waitress. In fact, once we were given free dessert because the kitchen made up a Blondie they didn't need. (There are few situations in life as pleasant as getting free dessert!) So...I'm giving them FIVE STARS..in hopes that you ignore the negative and give them a shot! Also, their Carside To-Go is awesome! They are fast and anyone willing to brave the North Dakota tundra and bring the food to my toasty SUV gets BIG points in my book read more

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Had a horrible experience with pick-up. We waited an hour, staff were just standing around talking to each other, doing nothing. Not doing that again. read more

Take out is a joke nothing on the nachos combo meal was bland, everything was cold and soggy

I can't even rate my service that I never received. My coworker and I decided to stop by for dinner, we got in got a table right away. We sat for 20 plus minutes with no waiter or waitress approaching us before we walked out and left. It wasn't even busy. We watched as people that came after us get their drinks and people around getting their food. Just trash, I wouldn't waste your time. Do what we did, we went to Buffalo Wild Wings instead. read more

It's a chain restaurant so you know what to expect on the menu. They have nice deals for families and military and happy hour specials. The employees are very nice not only to the adults but also to the kids...which is always important and greatly appreciated. read more

I was very disappointed in the food quality the last few times I have been to this particular Applebee's, and many others. I am not sure if there is new management or what but their quality has gone down hill. Our service was ok, but the quality of food was just subpar. My son ordered a grilled cheese off the kids menu; toast was burnt and cheese wasn't melted at all. You could see the kraft singles on the bread. My wife and I ordered the chicken tender platter. Chicken was severely over cooked and the fries were stale and cold. The last time I went to Applebee's I said I wouldn't go back. This is what my kid wanted for his bday. Next time I will suggest somewhere else and hold true to my promise. read more

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I had the quesadilla burger. It was ok. I won't order it again though considering there's so much more better stuff on the menu. Customer service was great. They were very nice. My friend has the steak and shrimp and loved it. read more

I went to this applebees and three times my drink came with random floating particles in it. I attempted to talk to the manager only for him to explain why he couldn't comp the meal (I never asked for my meal to be comped). I think not to make assumptions but given the demographics of the place I think his response had something to do with me being not a white dude. Never again. read more

After a long day at work, my fiancee and I decided to have lunch here. It was crowded and loud but we didn't really mind. A red-haired waitress called Sarah took forever to attend to us. She was rude, unhelpful and couldn't even apologize when she mixed up our order. We decided not to stay and eat, requested the dinner to-go and confronted the waitress on the need for courtesy. She refused to acknowledge, proudly advised us to speak to her manager and strolled off! I have a very calm and patient personality and I overlook first time disappointments but this experience was too negative for me to ignore. read more

This is the 2nd Applebee's in North Dakota that I try and their ribs suck! Too hard that even the knife didn't help! Appetizer was brought after we finished our meals and we were told it never went through the device that was on the table, which is understandable, but don't ever order ribs!! Their steak and shrimp is ok. read more

This is the only Applebee's in the country I've been to where I love the food and love to work here! Best bosses on the planet! They do have bike parking and Absolutely Outdoor seating read more

Had a bacon burger quesadilla ! With lettuce and pico de gallo (diced tomatoes, no spice or onion?), served with fries Quesadilla was good with extra tobasco. Tip open it up and break up the burger to cover the whole tortilla or else it sits in the middle only Service was great read more

I am a foodie. I'm not anti-chain restaurant but they're not my first choice usually. All that said, This was the tastiest Applebee's experience I've had in so many years I can't recall. I LOVED my meal. I had the Thai Shrimp salad and absolutely loved it. It was packed with flavor and crunch while being on the "Under 600 Calories" menu. I didn't expect to enjoy my meal as much as my husband who had the American Breakfast burger covered in a fried egg, hash browns, onions and bacon. I tried on bite and that too was excellent. Very good service for 75% capacity. Salad is $14 in Williston but I'm getting used to that. read more

I went today at lunch. I sat at the bar and the bartender was cold. Not friendly at all. A man gave her a $10 tip and she did not say thank you kiss my A$$ or anything. My ribs were dry and to spicy. I did not eat 1/3 of them. When I complained about the spice she told me that is just they way they are. Don't know if I will give them a second chance or not! Ps. Bill was over $30 for one person. read more

Food made 3 of us sick & we had a party of 8! Service wasn't to great either! Food was Luke warm at best! Drinks were also very watered down! read more

It seems to be the same story at many businesses in Williston right now- This is truly a 'Boom Town' at the moment due to its central location in the prolific Bakken Shale. The sudden influx of oilfield workers has left many businesses scrambling to keep up with the crowds and make sure they have enough staff on hand and this Applebee's certainly isn't immune to that but it seems to be doing a decent job. I've eaten at this Applebee's twice now and I must say; It's one of the better choices for a sit-down meal in Williston. From what I hear it gets very busy during the normal lunch hours and dinner/ late-night but I usually go for a late lunch between 2-4:00. The waitstaff have always been nothing short of friendly to me and are usually very attentive to my needs. The food is about what I expect from Apleebee's. I usually order a burger and fries. Burgers are cooked med-well and the fries are crisp and hot. Nothing negative to report here but nothing that really stands out either. A solid and predictable meal from a decent restaurant chain. read more

Went to Applebee's in Williston, ND, on February 9, and requested that the cook clean the grill before cooking our chicken and shrimp, since my girlfriend has a severe allergy to beef. We are continually worried about cross- contamination when eating out. We had eaten at that restaurant on January 28, made the same request, and ordered the same meal. We had no issues that night. This time the waitress checked with the kitchen and reported that she was "pretty sure" that the appetizers were not fried in beef fat. We decided not to order appetizers, and requested 2 Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp. The manager came out to see us, and informed us that they would not clean the grill. I explained that my friend's allergy was not just an inconvenience if she tasted beef. It was a matter of anaphylactic shock. He reiterated they were not going to clean the grill. We left the restaurant and had a wonderful meal at KFC. read more

Food was so trememdously bad that i felt compelled to leave my first ever review. Burger was so raw I'm almost surprised i didn't get sick. Fries were very clearly microwaved, yet still somehow were not even hot. Please avoid at all costs. read more

Great job with staff very welcoming food was out in timely manner food was hot the staff was attentive to my needs will be back thank you guys for the experience read more

What a joke. I tried a Margarita on the rocks, mistake!! It was way to sweet, and it says served in a big glass... they must have not come in yet. And over priced especially during happy hour. Oh happy hour is $1off per drink... that's not happy hour... I ordered the basil/mozzarella burger as that was $5 Off, was asked Pink or Not pink, I said Pink as Possible., 20 mins later I get a burger patty that's falling out of the bun in 2 pieces, the mozzarella is no where near melted or soft & I got 1 basil leaf.. oh and it's cooked WELL DONE! I asked the patron next to me if they see pink, Nope!! I sent it back for a Pink burger, I swear they brought the same one.. Was told they have to cook it all the way., I asked then why do you ask me if I wanted it pink.?? False advertising... I got a salad instead of fries, AppleBees fries are terrible and you might get 15 strips( wouldn't be surprised if they count them). So I chose pretzel sticks and chips n salsa instead, I ate my Cesar salad that was terribly portioned, a second salad came out as to go with the 2nd burger, that was double the size as my first one.. crazy right? Go figure.. after 15 more mins I was asked if I wanted another drink as I was going to get a beer, but instead of asking me f I wanted another Margarita they just brought it to me without asking me, so another $12 to my tab.. and again way too sweet.. I get my chips n salsa which was pretty decent, I ask if my pretzels are coming... was told, oh I didn't know you wanted both, even though she repeated back to me my order.. Usually Apple Bees does a good job, just not the Williston location... read more

Could you hire any more people that don't care to help?! This place isn't your typical Applebee's.... good luck getting anything close to what is on the menu. They are always out of food, beer, and drinks. I have been here about 5-10 times for lunch or dinner and have had about the same experience everytime. (I know I shouldn't go back, but not many options in this town.) If you have another choice, go. Otherwise enjoy what you didn't expect to get when you walked in the door.... read more

I ate here a couple of nights ago and I must say the food what what I expected and the drink was also fantastic, but what I didn't expect was the absent minded servers. First, received my appetizer, which was shared and was given no napkins, no additional plates nothing!! Wacky huh?!!! Them ordered main course and did not get utensils; when I asks for utensils they brought one although two meals were ordered; I mean come on people common sense. Then I waited 10 minutes and still did not get utensil from anyone in this establishment; had to wait to use my husbands utensils so I can eat: SMH!!!!! I mean come on people this is your job. The server had no knowledge of the menu in anyway and laughed I guess I need to learn my menu. Bottom line the food and drink was good but the service SUCKED!!!!! read more

It's pretty good, stake was over cooked, but the waitress took care of it and brought back good steak. Over all good.

It's ok. The food Is a little salty. One new dish I tried it made my stomach hurt and the other person I ate with! I am disappointed the coconut shake no longer available! Atmosphere is kinda nice. read more

There have been some times where it is so busy that you won't get served till so long after. When I went there one time when I was younger. It took us 3 hours to get all of our food! The best target times are probably before 12:00 PM. But other than that, it normally has AMAZING food. You should try it! read more