Applebee’s
Applebee’s
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
5 reviews
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Where to begin.
After waiting 10-15 minutes for a table on a Sunday afternoon – when there were visible empty tables – we were seated at a large booth. We got an appetizer and some sodas. I began choking on a chip and needed some water. First, we couldn't find any server to flag down for a water but eventually found our waitress. Two minutes later, we found her walking by with an entree for another table. Then, she came by again with a coffee for another table. As my face began to turn red, I went up to the bar and was able to get a water from the bartender. After an additional 5 minutes, our waitress appeared with a single water and no offer to refill our drinks.
When our food arrived, the server noted "that's one of my favorite entrees" which is some high praise and sorta funny. I then chocked on my grilled chicken but this time, I already had a water. Crisis averted.
The waitress came by very rarely and only when we had finished our food.
On the plus side, I used a gift card so it was cheap.
Dear Applebee's Of Hudson Mall,
It is hard to say I am surprised that I received less than stellar food and service here, but I thought you would be amused by my little rendezvous with you on this slow Wednesday evening.
Impressed that I was greeted by an immensely kind host who seated us promptly, our bewildered waiter, however, did not arrive until 30 minutes later. He asked "Nobody is taking care of you?" Yells back to manager, "Okay I'll take em." He struggled taking down our order of 2 soups, an artichoke dip, a shrimp salad, a glass of Pinot Noir and 1 of Merlot (both of which are Red wines by the way). I think he was perplexed that we didn't feel like doing the 2 for 20, since he kept insisting about 3 or 4 times for us to get it.
Thirsty for some happy hour relief, I gaze towards the bar and watched the bartender stare at the order, squint her eyes, and spent about 2 minutes reading the wine labels. 15 minutes later (because pouring wine is an Olympic sport now) we receive a Merlot and Pinot GRIGIO (a white wine). We immediately told him oh we said Noir, not Grigio, it's a red wine. The waiter simply replied, "Oh yeah… um… well, we ran out of that." So you decided to bring us a completely different wine varietal, without asking? But of course! That is completely normal, yes. Not wanting to risk another 30 minutes before I got booze in my hands, I enjoyed that white wine like a fat kid with fried chicken. It helped greatly with the agita I was suffering from at your establishment.
I ended up receiving a potato soup that had a thick skin because it had been sitting out so long, when I actually had ordered the Tomato Basil! The salad never came out and neither did our server.
It was actually an entertaining night watching the collapse of American franchise dining occur right before my eyes. Thank goodness I was in good company and the server was actually nice, though he should consider another profession.
Thank you Mr. Applebee's for such a memorable evening. You're a cheap date, but we won't be seeing each other again.
Warmest regards,
Still Hungry
Okay, I get it. Sometimes it's crazy busy and packed here. Sometimes they forget to seat you. Or that they even say you at all. Bite here's why I give this place three stars at the very least.
First of all, they can be inconsistent with both the food and service. When you DO get here on a good day, thought the service is great – a handful of servers are extremely nice, and the food can even be good, too. PLEASE don't forget that this is after all a chain restaurant.
We came in today for a late lunch and our waitress La'Shaundria was really nice. What we ordered doesn't really matter because, of course, it's a chain, and they'll serve chain restaurant food. Today, though, I had a bourbon street steak. I asked for it to be cooked medium, and upon serving it, our waitress even asked if it looked good upon slicing it. And it really was. It had a good sear to it, and it was cooked how I asked. Please don't even let me go on about how Houlihan's in Bayonne served me a gray, probably boiled steak! Another plus – their drinks are strong!
Don't be fooled by a lot of the bad reviews. I've been coming here for years. Again, they can be inconsistent, but consider that I got two appies, two entrees, four alcoholic beverages, for ~$65 NOT including tip.
Good luck!
Not bad, it took a bit to get service, but the server was friendly when he took our order and more… didn't bother adding suggestions, so I appreciated that. The entire place is packed with local school teams and memorabilia.
Food was mixed… the 7 oz. sirloin was a bit dry and the mashed potatoes were over buttered, but decent. The $20 – 2 entree, 1 appetizer meal is a decent value, but the menu needs some help organizationally… it was hard to find some items.
The boneless buffalo wings weren't bad, but the boneless BBQ wings reminded me of the KFC BBQ chicken. Decent.
Overall, not bad, with a parking lot and service; it's probably better at night. They're running a March Madness special – any burger + a beer = $10. Will have to try it again, but so far, this one didn't impress me compared to prior experiences at other Applebees's.
They also have this pickup service where they walk food right out to your car for you.
Always come here for the half off wings with happy hour beer after 10p and to watch the game. Servers are nice but slow and food is good. $5 for an order of hot wings and $2 for a domestic beer, perfect for game night.
Update:
Last night i visited for happy hour as I do occassionally. The buffalo wings were overcooked and cold, very disappointing. However the bad part of the experience was when the company I was with bit into a small piece of glass which was in her nachos. It took about 10 minutes for her to dislodge the tiny pieces of it from her tooth. The manager expressed concern but offered no consolation; he didn't apologize or even take the plate away and examine it, he just stood there wide eyed like a deer in headlights. I told him I wouldn't pay for the nachos but I will pay for the rest just because I do not like to walk out on any payments in general. He took that off but the bartender stepped up and said she would cover the rest. I gave her a big tip, a thank you, and walked out. She should be manager, she did what the manager should have done to potentially avoid further reprisal from a customer through legal means, give her the manager's job.
I am very unhappy with this location and the manager's limited concern. Bad food is one thing but biting into and eating glass is unsafe, alarming, and disconcerting.