It's Applebee's! Relax its comfy, it's friendly, the manager on duty was the nicest, most accommodating in a long time. But obvious if you dont think I should be fussy about this place because I haven't had a bad experience, then you don't know travel as a job requirement. The food is predictable , the staff is as well. But when they shine they shine. Come on people it's Applebee's I have never been to one that I got down thing different then I expected. Four stars it is!! Go Brainered/Baxter!! read more

Service was terrible, server acted like she was too good to be there or provide service unless you flagged her down, ignoring verbal request- even failing to bring the correct beverage. The food was cooked in a decent fashion, except the color of a steak (gray with a hint of pinkish), you could clearly see it'd been in a freezer for too long, maybe suitable for dog food. Even the ice tea tasted as if their brewer needed to be cleaned, similar to that of something that had spoiled. The location itself has reduced to someplace that'd be mistaken for a dive bar rather than a family friendly restaurant. read more

The wonton tacos are amazing! We tried to order more but they ran out of chicken for them. Will be getting more soon.

Our server, Annah, was amazing and she was super kind. However, two of our pasta dishes came out cold and one was missing the chicken tenders that came with it, and our mashed potatoes were cold. We had asked the manager nearby, Joesph, to talk to him about the situation, and he handled it very poorly, looking at us like we were stupid and asked if we would like new meals or a discount and came back and gave us $18 off, instead of comping the two cold meals. We asked why that was the case and he proceeded to explain and as the conversation continued it became more heated, which lead him to call us, the customers, entitled and our perception of customer service is wrong. We told him how he should not be treating customers like this, and that we will be leaving a bad review which led him to say "Then I don't have to give you any discount if you're going to leave a bad review." A customer near by stared at us the whole time, and called the manager over to him to "escape" our conversation. The manager walked away and turned around and smirked at us, and came back handed us the new bill and said "I took $50 off here you go you people." and started to walk away. We got upset at him and we said we wouldn't like to speak to him any further and he said "I would be happy to leave." Annah went ahead and brought out the General Manager to speak to us so we can explain the situation to him, and Joesph decided to come up to tell the GM that the people around us heard the whole situation, which was not needed at all. We told the GM everything and he said he would speak to Joesph, and that he was new here. But apparently in Joesph's 20 years in this industry, he hasn't dealt with "horrible entitled customers like you" at all. Hopefully Joesph won't be there much longer, because this location will suffer from his manager skills, or lack there of. Annah was very understanding and felt horrible about how the situation was handled. This is not a reflection of Annah, just Joseph's customer service skills. read more

Service was horrible server was very rude denied a valid license. Food was overcooked when it was supposed to be pink customer service I gave -10/10 read more

I love the service at this Applebees!!!! Very very very polite young man working hard cleaned a booth for a few buddies and I and he was so quick and did an amazing job! I was happy to have a conversation with him and he awesome . While I was eating my meal, I see the young man working hard for everyone else and greeting everyone very politely and respectfully, smiling and loving his Job! I will most definitely be back to see that young man again! ( Businesses should be lining up for this young man's work ethic )!!! read more

We gave them a second chance after my last review. We should have stayed home and not wasted the money. I ordered chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese. They were the worst chicken tenders and I got penne with Alfredo sauce for the macaroni and cheese. We are done!!! read more

Why is it acceptable to give take out food without utensils??!! Especially when there's several hotels in the area! My meal was dry and over cooked. I gave 2 stars partly because when I honked my horn the gentleman did go back and brought me a fork. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Baxter, Minnesota

Had a nice lunch . ordered the tomato bisque soup and a side salad. Our server was very attentive and lunch was very enjoyable read more

My Mom received a giftcard to Applebee's so we decided to visit on a late Thursday afternoon during our annual time-share in Breezy Point. We ordered the endless BBQ ribs and breaded shrimp which was delicious! (Afterall, we were on vacation...no calorie counting) Ribs had plenty of meat and shrimp size was generous. For dessert we split a Brownie Bite. Kevin, our server, was very nice with a good sense of humor, and attentive. read more

Had to try the new under 500 calorie menu item and had the Napa Glazed Chicken Breast and I had to say it was actually pretty good. While Applebee's is not first in my mind for food choices the new under 500 Calorie choices will move it way up the list. Staff was very friendly and I would eat here again. read more

If I could write a negative review I would. I know Applebees has went to complete SHIT over the years, but this was just ridiculous. First off they took forever to serve my girlfriend and I our drinks (which by the way were different in size but same price) secondly the food was HORRIBLE, cold dip and Tyson microwaveable chicken nugget quality wings. Server was nice but took 18 minutes (I timed on my phone) to get us our check and she didn't even check on us during our stay. We will never be back. read more

Applebees in Baxter is one of my favorite places to meet friends or family for a meal or dessert. They have a great variety on their menu at good prices. And you can't beat their desserts, especially the Chocolate Meltdown. Servers have always been friendly and conscientious about checking on our needs. read more

We came into town for the street outlaws no prep race they had at the track, arrived at the store at 1015 when they close at midnight. The greeters told us it would be a 30 min wait, 10 mins later we were told by the greeters that the manager said no more people will be allowed to sit whatsoever. We asked to talk to the manager and he refused to talk to us and tell us why. He also made the greeters almost come to tears with how he was talking to them. Absolutely absurd. Someone should really fix that manager. read more

Mom and I were looking for a place that had take out. The online order form that they had did not work. I ended up calling. We decided to order the 2 for 22. It turned out to be 29+. That's ok. But when I pulled in to pick it up, there was no pick up. Why did they want to know what I was driving? I had to go inside. Ok I ordered steak baked potato and salad. Mom had ribs baked potato and coleslaw. We had wings for the appetizer. We don't live far from there so I expected at least warm when we got in. Nope. Cold. Ok I heated up the toaster oven and flash warmed it. The chicken wings were mushy and so hot they were not even sort of good. Inedible. The steak looked good. I ordered med rare and it was very rare. Into the toaster oven. I broiled for 4 minutes and it was still rare. I grabbed the horseradish from mom's refrigerator and cut a slice and was less than impressed. Tough and flavorless. Can't screw up a baked potato. Wrong. It was hard. A not nearly cooked baked potato. Into the toaster oven. Moms ribs were ok. Just ok. Potato raw and coleslaw was in mom's words "Horrible" cabbage not even chopped. Just bad. All in all, as I sit looking at all the bad food in front of me I guess I'm not hungry. I have not eaten today but I guess I don't need to. I won't order from Applebee's again. I hate writing negative reviews but I just threw away $30. Bucks. read more

Walked up in this establishment just hungrier than HECK. As soon as we crossed the threshold into the building we were sat immediately in the perfect spot right next to the bar. I ordered the Parmesan shrimp and steak and let me tell you what. That was bomb. I came in hungry and I left thoroughly satisfied. The only downfall was that when offered dessert I couldn't muster the stomach real estate necessary for the brownie bites. The server only referred to us as "dear" which was so wholesome and welcoming it warmed my heart. Overall good experience. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Bar area - American Near Me - Baxter, Minnesota

If I could give this place negative stars I would. The last time I was here I said it would be the last time. I caved for my 5 yr old. My salad had 4 ingredients. Lettuce, blue cheese, walnuts, and bacon. Didn't get bacon. My mini cheeseburgers, literally the size of a .50 piece, somehow undercooked. Bright pink inside. The wife's order completely wrong. The kids pizza bread both burnt. And for a grand finale?! We sat for an extra 20 minutes after asking for our bill because the computers were down. Couldn't even pay with cash. This place is total shit. You're better off at McDonalds. read more

Slow wednesday but very pleasant experience. Ordered a perfect margarita that was blended very well. Not too sweet but not too strong either. Ordered the salmon. It was nice and moist and the cajun flavor was not overpowering. Lastly my waitress Erica was very friendly and attentive. Checked up on me enough that I always had what I needed. Chips and salsa to start was a nice touch too. All in all nothing bad to say. read more

I love the food here. Always good and I can count on it. The service is great. The only reason I give it 3 stars is that every time I come here it's FREEZING! I always have to wear my coat all through our meal and tonight I wore my husbands coat too. I understand the servers are busy and moving and don't want to be overheated but as I looked around all the ladies are wearing coats. That's really not ok, and one of the biggest reasons we usually go elsewhere. read more

The last time we came here it took forever to get a beverage and then it took forever to get our food. Decided to try again. Same on beverages. Soup came fast . Food came OK but the salad had no dressing. Took 10 minutes to get dressing. Good food once the dressing got there. Also only cold water in the bathrooms. Hello multiple viruses? read more

I picked up 2 crispy Asian salads curbside for lunch. Service was fast and friendly. The salads were a delicious lunch for us at home after a very busy morning. Also, the person delivering the food to my car was wearing BOTH a mask and gloves. Thank you for that! read more

This is your typical Applebee's. You can expect the regular menu, decent prices, decent food. The downside on our last visit was our server. I think she would have rather have been anywhere than at work that day. Once our food was dropped off she never stopped back by again. She walked past our table numerous times so it would have taken no more than 2 seconds to ask how everything was. I have been a server myself and always tip 20% +. On this day I had a very difficult time tipping even 15%. Tips are to ensure proper service and if you don't give it you don't get it. read more

Should have just went to taco bell. Ordered the fiesta chicken. Got a microwaved meal. Chicken rubbery. Rice over cooked and clearly yesterdays rice. 2 out of 3 orders incorrect. Had to ask for a lemon in my water 3 times and when delivered...I got the butt end of a lemon. Daughter wanted French fries. Got broccoli? Not even close. 50 bucks right down the toilet cause that's what yesterday's chicken did to my stomach. Terrible, terrible terrible read more

One of our favorite places to get a good meal. We are never disappointed! Margaritas are great and the triple chocolate meltdown is the best! read more

L o n g wait for food on a Friday afternoon. Service s l o w. Food lukewarm. Good thing the drinks were fast and delish. This Applebee's seems to be a hit or miss on service. read more

I took my mother to Applebee's today. We started out with front door service right away to a clean an neat table, our waitress brought us drinks and our appetizer almost immediately, the mozzarella sticks were absolutely superb. Then we moved to the actual food which came out in like than 10 minutes, and that food was absolutely perfect nothing wrong at all. They had it cooked right and all the right stud on both or burgers, we were amazed. Then on top of it the service like I said was absolutely astounding, had great music and the waitress Rosie was smiling and polite the whole time, definitely deserved her tip. I totally recommend going to this Applebee's! 5 Stars read more

HANDS DOWN THE VERY WORST PLACE TO EAT IN BRAINERD/ BAXTER. Your better off eating out of the dumpster behind culvers you'd probably get better service and definitely better food, and I hate culvers. This area has so much better to offer than the garbage they're microwaving at Applebees, and at a much better price with WAY better service. Completely dissatisfied with my eating experience, I mean when you can't even get all of your French fries cooked beyond freezing point that tells me that someone really doesn't care about their job and management isn't doing anything to make it better. If you want a great meal with excellent service go to Grizzly's or Baxters bar and grill both great places, and I'll never go out of my way to give Applebees another chance. HORRIBLE!!!!! read more

Absolutely horrible! 1st time there had burgers the buns were rock hard, bacon burned on edges and raw in the middle and had maybe 8 fries in each plate. Waited over a year and tried it again. Even worse, found paper in burger, ordered vegetables and received mashed potatoes and another rock hard bun. Will never go back here! read more

We ordered two kids meals an hour ago online even we are waiting in the parking lot and still nothing but we are too lazy to go inside cuz it's zero below would not recommend to my worst enemy. Disgusted read more

the food here is amazing!!!! But the waitress SARA H is a terrible waitress and a very rude person in general. She has thrown our food at us more than once and will whisper and then try to talk to us like we are stupid and is extremely rude to us. Otherwise decent food and good people read more

A group of us order every Friday from a local business for lunch. We are on a time frame and order as quick and easy as we can. Twice now we have ordered and a sandwich is missing, fries are wrong and God help us if one person doesn't want something on a salad or sandwich. Never fails, again this time we got all the orders but everyone that ordered a Salas, was missing something. Car side to go----make sure you have them stand there and go thru the order with you. We have given up. read more

Worst boneless wings I've had. Had dirt in the wings from them not washing the celery. Service was fairly poor too

I used to eat here all the time but lately it's seemed to really go down hill. I went there last night with my friend and it was some of the worst service I have ever experienced. Our waitress came to our table only 4 times. Once to get our drinks, then to take our order, once to bring our food and then the check. The food tasted old and some was overlooked and even burnt. It took over 20min to get our check after we had finished eating. We didn't get any refills on our pops and the waitress was very rude to us. I don't think I will be returning any time soon. read more

Generally a nice place. Good bar set up. The staff is all very nice. It's not nececarily the best family place but it's great if with friends or going to watch some games. The food is not the best I've had but the atmosphere makes it well worth going to. read more

We got curbside to go & had the club sandwich & the dbl bacon chicken sandwich. Both were really good the jam on the chicken was awesome. Fries were just ok, but it was to-go, so as expected. Got great quick service. read more

Underrated. They have numerous entrees I cannot make at home and they are delicious. Servers are friendly. Matre'd's ...weird. Late night "happy hour" discounts on drinks and appetizers is very good. Nationwide, they offer the perfect Margarita...and I have yet to get a bad one. read more

Just ate there last night and came out incredibly upset. Not only was our waitress unengaged wth my wife and I, but she must have completely forgot we were her customers. The wait was inexcusable. Sat for over an hour just waiting to order our main courses, which our waitress didn't take, it ended up being the hostess. Our drinks didn't come to us til after a 45 min of sitting. The food didn't reach to our table til close to the two hour mark and that was just the appetizers. Not only was the wait long but the environment was the most unprofessional I've ever experienced at any restaurant. Our waitress ignored us when we were visually upset because of the wait, the lights kept dimming and getting brighter every so often, and the worst of all was the fact the kitchen staff (which was apparently so understaffed and busy) was yelling and singing loudly so the entire dining area could hear. Then the food came. Burger was over cooked and was just a regular bacon cheeseburger instead of a triple bacon like they said. My fries were soggy and the chili and cheese on top of it was cold. One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Never going to the establishment again. And I hope anyone reading this doesn't either seriously an F read more

Typical Applebee's food, manufactured and lifeless. Totally void of love. They do have Diet Mtn. Dew though! Truly a welcome rarity, seriously. Lookout when the bartender decides she's had enough for the evening. I get it, you look super busy and I'm very impressed with your exaggerated busy movements. All I really want is another beer though. I promise to finish it before you close and to not be the last customer inside bothering you. read more

It's a regular Applebee's so expect that. As usual good food and friendly staff. I really like the healthy menu they offer. It's plenty of food for some one that pays attention to portions. I always rely on apples like this when I travel. read more

I've been to this particular location 4 times in the past 8 months and each time it keeps getting worse. I won't be going back anymore. One time waited over 15 minutes to be acknowledged by our server, came back 20 minutes later with our drinks and the food was cold and horrible. Even the manager walked by our table and didn't acknowledge us that we had nothing. Nasty food, bad service, keeps getting worse! read more