Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's has really stepped it up a notch with their improved menu. This is one chain restaurant I don't mind coming to every once in awhile. Not sure what to say that hasn't been already said a million times before

I usually don't go to chain restaurants but I probably saw a commercial for Applebees and was craving it.  Went on a Saturday and night and it was pretty crowded for 8 pm.  Even though busy the service was pretty good, the waitress gave us recommendations and seemed to know the menu pretty well.  I ordered the lime chicken and my bf ordered the steak.  My bf ordered the steak medium rare and thats how it came out, not over cooked.  Chicken was moist and not dry.  During the middle of our dinner manager came by and asked how our dinner was.  He was pretty nice because he noticed my drink was close to needing a refill and refilled it for me.  What I was impressed was that even thought the restaurant was super busy, I didn't feel like I was being rushed out.  Food came out pretty quickly even thought it was busy.  I may change my views on chain restaurants from now on.

Stopped in the other night for a late snack. To my surprise, they had half price appetizers going on. For less than $5.00, I thought I'd give the wings a shot. They're actually pretty good. Average in size, fried to a perfect crispness and the sauce was spot on. I think the regular price is $9.49 which in my opinion is a little high. That equals out to 95 cents a wing. Now if they were a larger in size that price could be justified. I give it three stars at regular price and four stars for half price. I'm not a frequent flyer of Applebee's but the appetizer happy hour will bring me back.