Im giving Applebee's 5 stars . Not because the food is out of this world but because it's underrated . The Escondido location has come a long way . It went from being old , rundown and poorly managed to a place where every-time we Go . We get good service , the food is decent and consistent . They have good specials , great happy hour and open late . It's clean , comfortable and welcoming . read more

HANDI-CAP PARKING Applebees come on.. Why did you move your handicap spots in the worst location in your parking lot? It was not in the best interest and convenience for the people going to use these spaces no.. The spaces are small and not the regular sizes to be actually used for someone that has to bring out a wheelchair. The blue crossed out spaces are tiny. On top of that- there is a STEP-UP CURB next to these spaces! the ramp is at the other end of the parking lot.. Why are the spots not at the end WHERE THE RAMP IS? closest to the door. You guys got it backwards and not sure if it's done for closer employee parking? But it's messed up where u moved it. DO BETTER. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - New handicap parking next to curb, and very small spaces. Horrible spot . Do better Applebee's. - American Near Me - Escondido, California

i love coming to applebees for late night happy hour for the half priced apps. usually the food is lukewarm warm but i still like it. at this location the food came out in a reasonable time, the food was perfect temperature and it actually looked good too! super impressed with this location. best applebees in san diego county for sure! read more

Always a great time. I've been to Applebee locations all over San Diego, and this has to be the best. Great staff, food and vibes! Highly recommend! read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Escondido, California

Your fish was great. The chips just so so. We would come in more often if you offered Spacedust. read more

Nice & clean inside. Nice friendly service. Great prices and food deals to choose from. All 3 of us really liked what we got. read more

Just walked in to have lunch after seeing a commercial recently. Sat myself in the bar area at one of the high tables and a server walked over and looked unhappy that I seated myself....she approached and the first thing I asked was....is it ok that I sit here? She replied....is it just you? I said yes.....she then looked around the restaurant....so I said.....I didn't see any smaller tables so I picked this one.....she then replied....there are smaller tables but we'll go ahead. I stayed for about three minutes and felt uncomfortable so as I was getting up another person approached and said is anything wrong....I said it appears the other server is unhappy that I selected this spot to sit and it made feel feel uncomfortable so I'll just find someplace else to have lunch.....she replied....ok. Strange interaction from the first server. Too bad....I won't bother them with my business in the future. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Lots of empty tables but apparently they didn't like my table selection. - American Near Me - Escondido, California

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Drove 2 2/12 hours from Los Angeles to Escondido. Was very hungry and excited when I saw Applebees. My husband and I waited for them to open today. We sat down first, our orders taken right away. 4 other parties came in and ordered. Then suddenly they were served before us. The waitress, Yovan, kept passing our table and did not even notice we had no food. We had somewhere else to go and thought we had plenty of time to eat but time went by and we needed to go without eating. We told another waitress we were leaving since others were being served when we were there first. She apologized and did not know how to handle this. We left and headed to McDonald's. We got served immediately with a smile and constant attention to make sure if we needed anything else. We were acknowledged much better than Applebees. We will give McDonald's a 5 star read more

An excellent dining establishment offering competitive prices, vibrant atmosphere, and engaging entertainment options. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Lunch - American Near Me - Escondido, California

By far mine and my daughters favorite place to eat every week! Love the salmon and mango tea and she loves the chicken Alfredo pasta

Service was great food not so much I tried a new item on menu the menu fried pickles they were bland not really crunchy, I wouldn't try them again, I also tried the peach sour it was too sweet , where we sat there was cold air blasting down on us and our food. I couldn't wait to get outta there. I usually like Applebee's but this broke the spell. The waitress was wonderful she had nothing to do with the bad food. read more

I have to amend my review Thanks to the manager of Applebee's of Escondido Jose. After my review and my feedback sent to corporate. I was contacted by Jose who adamantly apologized for this Injustice towards my wife and explicitly told me that this should never have happened. He felt that it was on his shoulders that training was lacking in his personnel for ADA compliance and wanted to thank me for pointing out this shortcoming. He mentioned that he had established training with his staff to make sure that this never happens again. Like most restaurants he invited us to return for a meal with some trepidation my wife and I agreed. So this Saturday we returned to watch the big game. Upon entering we were met by Jose who shook my hand and greeted my wife we were given a table within the view of a TV they immediately put on closed captioning for her and our meal was cooked properly and the service was exquisite. We will be returning because of this excellent service and attention to our needs. read more

Great vibes! My friends and I love coming for the late night happy hour and they always have fun drinks.

Came here Saturday at 630ish and wait wasn't too bad. But the place got packed as soon as we sat down. Our server Zach was very nice and friendly. We ordered mozzarella stick and it came out pretty fast. It was pretty good with marina sauce. Margarita was refreshing and good! It took little longer for entrees to come out but steak was pretty good. Mashed potatoes were definitely from powder. Chicken tenders were crispy and good. The four pasta was descent. We will definitely come back again. read more

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So I apologize in advance to Alec S!! He was the server my brother and I had when we came to visit on 7/16/24. We, unfortunately, were not able to complete the survey when we were at the table or with the receipt. So, Alec S, this review is to showcase your spectacular customer service on that day! My brother and I came in for dinner, his treat, since he knows food is the way to get me out of the house during the week. We ordered the 2 for $26, and let's just be honest coming to Applebee's we know it's good food, a good price, and a welcoming environment. I ordered my steak and my brother ordered a burger with the appetizer being some boneless wings. Everything was delicious as to be expected. I have never had a bad experience at this Applebee's. The people who work here do well with making you feel welcomed and the efficiency during the week was great. read more

The service was great. The ambiance was fine. The food was not so great. A lot of the items lacked flavor. The ranch dressing was way too runny. The boneless wings were cold. The orange juice was too sour. read more

Applebee's makes the best hamburger I've ever had. I usually eat at other places, but this is now my go to place for burgers. Plus they're special for two meals for $25. That's great. Our waiter was such a wonderful, kind waiter read more

Great service amazing Manager Jamiel is very accomidating and I will definitely be coming back and bringing my family read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - American Near Me - Escondido, California

The service at Applebee's today totally sucked extremely unsatisfactory. Today at 12:15 my friend and I walk in for lunch, and was settled for 10 min. No waitress came over to take our order. Meanwhile other customers entered the restaurant afterwards and they' were greeted and ordered taken. So disrespectful. Before leaving we addressed the issue to the manager and he took no action whatsoever. He looked so dumbfounded and should not be managing anyone or any restaurant. There were more than enough staff members to have taken our order. I will never patronize.this place again. Very Poor Service. read more

Great place in our neighborhood! Food is good and the staff is friendly and efficient. Maria is a beautiful wonderful server who is always ready to make our stay perfect! She remembers our names and our special favorites! Highly recommend this neighborhood bar and grill. read more

Excellent food and service. We had dinner Christmas Eve and could not have asked for better food and service.

The worst customer service we have ever received, Waited for 20 minutes to be seated just to wait another 45 minutes to order. The host was rude and very childish, The manager was just sitting on his ass letting time pass by watching us wait to be seated. We won't be coming back here ever again. read more

I come here all the time with friends and it never disappoints! The food and drinks always come out quick, and the staff are always nice too. Definitely recommend the appetizer combo and getting drinks during happy hour. They're super good, plus a really good deal. I unfortunately forgot my waiters name, but he was the best part! It's great for a casual night out! read more

Had the 2 for $29 for lunch today. The food and ambiance were great. However, the service was so slow. The Spinach and Artichoke Dip took 30 minutes to be served. We had the Whiskey Bacon Burger and 6 oz Top Sirloin. read more

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Beer: Flavor was way off. Initially got a Blue Moon. Friends noted the color was off, thought it was the lighting. Sure enough, it tasted nothing like a Blue Moon. Asked to switch out for a Modelo, thinking it was just the Blue Moon. It wasn't; Modelo was also way off base. Waste of money. Don't bother ordering alcohol here. Food: Got the Whiskey Bacon Burger because I figured it would be the hardest to mess up. Ordered medium rare. Arrived well-done. Taste was tolerable though, so that was good. Applebees will always be Applebees, I guess. Service: Waiters were timely and understanding. Initially was told there would be a 15min wait, but we got seated within 5min. Was going to give this a 2-star rating, but servers were fine so bumped up to 3. Parking: Plenty of spots in a large lot. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Whiskey Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Escondido, California

What an utterly abysmal experience. I came for a solo lunch on a weekday and ordered the appetizer sampler. This is a classic Applebee's dish with boneless buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, spinach dip, and chicken quesadillas. Everything came out room temperature with coagulated sauce on the wings. The mozzarella sticks were solidified - more like string cheese from the fridge. Everything was disgusting, pallid, and limp. The only redeeming thing was the gracious and kind service from Torey. $19 for inedible food felt like highway robbery. read more

This Applebees is always staffed with the loveliest people. Have always had excellent service and today was no exception. Baylee tending the bar did a magnificent job deflecting an oddly aggravated-for-no-reason patron sitting at the bar who was throwing a fit about the mozzarella sticks no longer being able to "swing the cheese all around." I'm not joking, this grown man was literally throwing a childlike tempter tantrum raising his voice and ripped open every single mozzarella stick on his plate to then not even take a single bite... for what? Who knows! He even claimed he's ordered them "the last couple times" he's been and that it was the same problem. Listen, they looked cheesy enough to me, so not sure what the problem was. He was yelling something about the sticks not being the same as they were 20 years ago--YIKES my guy... people and recipes change. Anyways, Baylee kept calm and professional during the whole situation and handled it so gracefully all while whipping up delicious cocktails and beverages unbothered. I ordered the seasonal Golden Goose and she made it SO GOOD! Honestly looked at tasted like a fancy cocktail you'd get at a swanky bar downtown. The only unpleasant thing about today's visit at Applebees was the unruly motz-hater. His comments and grumblings were so unnecessary and dampened happy hour. Honestly WHO complains while at a SUNDAY happy hour!?!?! Go Baylee! And go Applebees! read more

Came tonight for a late night dinner and was so happy to see two seats at the bar. Our bartender Alex did a fantastic job handling the full bar and continuous drink tickets. All the guests were attended to, including myself and I felt like even though he was so busy he gave us such genuine attention! Lilly, a server, came over and was noticeable helpful getting through drink tickets with him. It was just a fun experience to see these two so fluidly work side by side. We did the 2 for $33 with bourbon street chicken and shrimp (comes with sauteed mushrooms/onions and mashed potatoes) and the 8oz steak with loaded mashed potatoes and everything was amazing! I was thoroughly enjoying the bourbon chicken and shrimp with each bite! I just wanted to say a huge shoutout to Alex for being so fast, efficient, kind, and funny! It was my first time here and I'll definitely be back :) read more

Sarai was very attentive and welcoming. Her bartender skills definitely made me want to come back. Can't say enough good things about the service we received. read more

I am a local ... And I have enjoyed the food and the special deals. But there have been times I have ordered delivery. Very disappointed, I never got the order I had to get a refund instead. I suggest Applebee's use their own drivers. Not door dash or UberEATS. They have not delivered read more

Applebees Escondido California is a great place to eat. The food is tasty and the staff is wonderful. Go there and see Nicole. She will take good care of you and bring you all that you desire and wish for. Nicole is super attentative and is a very beautiful young lady, inside and out. Thank you Nicole, and I hope to see you as the Manager the next time we come in. read more

Everything was excellent from the time we walked in until the time we walked out. We were seated immediately. Our server helped us quickly . Food came out fresh and hot. But what made this experience the absolute best was our server Rosendo "Ros" !!! he was by far one of the best servers we had had in a very very long time. He refilled our drinks before we had to ask, was right on with our orders that included substitutions and was gracious and friendly with us the entire time. Ignore all the negative reviews about how "loud" the atmosphere is at Applebee's. What the heck do you expect when you go to an Applebee's on a Saturday evening. It's not a fine dining Italian restaurant in La Jolla, it's Applebee's where you are "eating good in the neighborhood.", no, I am not a paid advertiser. For crying out loud there's a bar right in the middle of the restaurant and TVs everywhere. C'mon people. We had lunch at 2 o'clock on a Friday afternoon and it was wonderful with zero noise complaints. This is all coming from people who eat their once a month or so. We have been happy every time. Back to the real star of the show...Ros, thank you and keep on keepin' on bud. read more

Stopped by during Happy hour on Wednesday, and set at the bar. It was not crowded, the place was clean, and the bar tender Victoria made the time with family the best. She was very helpful when it came to order drinks and was always making sure that we were good and our drinks were good. We didn't get any food during our visit I would recommend this place during Happy hour. read more

The food is great, the cocktails are yummy, and our server was wonderful. Super sweet lady! But we will NEVER come back here again! The noise level and atmosphere are awful! There are tons of people crammed into sections with screaming kids, yelling kids, and loud adults. It almost felt like an SNL parody because it was all so over the top. I kept waiting for someone to jump out and say we were all being pranked. The Manager was standing right at the hostess stand and did nothing about crowd control. There was also a young man walking tables asking how everything was but he never stopped at ours. My husband and I both wore air pods the entire time to try to drown out the chaos around us. I cannot stress enough how awful this dining experience was. The ladies next to us are dropping F bombs so loud that I can hear them from where I'm sitting. The trio of ladies behind them are screaming in spanish & the toddler behind us is once again screaming at the top of her lungs. What is happening here?! I have been to many Applebees and never have I seen or heard anything like this. Drive by, pick another location, and DO NOT stop here for any reason. read more

Upon entering the restaurant, my daughter and I noticed the different types of seating that was available. There was bar and lounge type areas, booths with window views as well as more intimate dining areas. We chose a window booth. The restaurant was very cool for the hot summer day that it is. For people who enjoy getting out of the sun, it was great. For me personally, it was a bit chilly, but much better than dining somewhere with little air conditioning. Our server Torey welcomed us with a very bright smile and made us feel welcomed. As if inviting us to her own place. She was very attentive, and made sure our meal was just right. And like a professional, made the right suggestions after having a little conversation with us. She really picked up on our preferences. We went in for the 2 for $25 special that my daughter heard about from a television ad. My daughter had the chicken parmesan fettuccine and was very pleased with the fettuccine especially. The portion was a good value for the price. I had the grilled hamburger with the jalapeño drizzle. I must say,I was the perfect mix of flavor with just a little spice to it. I loved it! We will return to try some other menu items. The amount of food for the 2 for $25 dollars was a great value for such a good dining experience. Thank you Torey! read more

Ordered a mocktail and verified multiple times that the drink I wanted was a MOCKTAIL. The server was annoyed and said yes each time that thats what I was ordering. As soon as my drink is brought to the table my whole family is enjoying it because it tastes to good including my 5-year-old, and as soon as I was going to give my 1-year-old a taste the waitress says that my drink has alcohol. She ordered an alcoholic drink despite me pointing at the mocktail section and reading off the name "Strawberry Nada Colada" and asking multiple times that its non-alcoholic, but she didnt even say sorry she just said, "I thought you said Bacardi Pina Coloda Strawberry Swirl". She is serving someone who is clearly pregnant alcoholic drinks when being specifically asked for NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The worst experience at any Applebees ever and I have been served raw chicken once. I would rate this place a negative 5 if I could. If you go here after reading this - you have been warned! read more

We don't eat at Applebees very often but we had some Christmas gift cards to use. Surprisingly this place was pretty packed on a Sunday night. After a long day at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, I was jonesing for appetizers. Applebees was running a promotion for all you can riblets, shrimp, chicken strips and fries for 12.99. I'd have to say that for the price it was worth it. You do have to finish your plate completely before you can order a new option. However, for my shrimp I just asked for a small plate and they obliged. -Riblets ( very saucy, and I had two orders and they both were prepared completely differently. First batch the riblets were very long, the second batch were small squares. - Chicken Tenders ( these also varied between plates. Small and dry, then large and juicy) - Shrimp (Nice, loved the tangy cocktail sauce they included) I might come back to Applebees, when they offer the AYCE again. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night for happy hour and it was great! I got the seasonal drink "Tipsy Cupid" for $5 and It was delicious!! Not too sweet either. My drink took a while to get to me, but it was understandable since it was very busy. The food was delicious my favorite had to be the spinach & artichoke dip honestly, I could it that as my entree The boneless wings were on point and I have to say the spicy Asian glaze is my favorite. Our server's name was Junior and he did... the best he could with the circumstances. So... overall, great date night for $27 (total not including tip) read more

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Customer service was the worse. No one was smiling as we waited for close to 15min to be seated with no one saying how long the wait is. When it was time to be seated the table was wiped with a dirty wet towel and the flood was full of food as well as our seats still had food in it. We were so discussed that we decided to go elsewhere. This place needs a makeover from the front door customer service to the actual cleaning service. Applebee's this location is NOT the business you represent but looking at your review locations, it seems to be that way. You are contaminating we paying customers with this poor nasty service!!! Applebee's PLEASE CLEAN UP THIS LOCATION with the right greeting service and cleaning service. If we get this kind of service , imagine what the food could taste like. The carpet also makes the place stink. Not good for business. read more

Took my daughter, son in law and two grandchildren to dinner last night (Friday 11/28/25). The manager sat us at a booth and laid out the menus utensils and gave grand kids coloring page then walked off. We notice there was no crayons for them to color with so we asked for crayons and were told they had no crayons and left a single pen for them to share. Then we ordered, both grand kids wanted corndogs ( they were out) ok... son in law ordered Parmesan steak with shrimp and wanted broccoli (out of broccoli) ok... daughter ordered one of the burgers and asked for onion rings (out of onion rings) ok seriously? The burgers were ordered med rare both were well and not even formed burger but more rather ground meat with toppings on a bun... is this your standard really? Manager milled around either oblivious or just didn't care, this is a Friday night early like 6pm. Completely substandard even for an Apple Bees. Do better people. Either hire management with experience or bring in corporate help. You can reach out to me on this post, but I'll for-warn you there is no excuse for this experience. The putty is that your staff has to endure the brunt of customer dismay and it's not even close to their fault. 1. No care for your customers 2. No care for your employees. In this economy it was a complete waste of money and to see the disappointment on my families faces. Thanks for nothing Apple Bees! read more