Last I reviewed Applebee's here I wasn't very pleased with the promo they had ... but since that two years ago, Applebee's has really turned things around and now I'm a big fan of Applebee's at all their locations. What did it is their new meal deal offerings, like this "Really Big Meal Deal" for $9.99 that includes a big 1/2 pound bacon cheeseburger and fries and a drink. Also, I'm a bug fan of the 1/2 off happy hour appetizers offered from 3 pm till 6 pm everyday including weekends. This Red Bluff location was closed for a while for construction where someone got the bright idea to combine an IHOP and Applebee's together. So this place opens at like 6am now for breakfast, I guess on the IHOP side. I'm not a fan of IHOP, so I'm sticking to Applebee's. The "Really Big Meal Deal" for $9.99 isn't really promoted on the menu, so you have to ask for it. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger, extra onions and tomato (no charge) along with friend and a strawberry lemonade. It was after 3 pm, so I ordered some onion rings on the happy hour 1/2 off. Hey a big platter of onion rings for less than $5.00, that's a deal! The food came out all nice and hot, by the friendly server. Service was friendly and competent, so that's good. The onion rings are the cornmeal coated kind, more crunchy than the puffy battered type. I like them both! The burger has plenty of bacon, tomato and lettuce. Cooked perfect, you order it "pink" here. I gotta say this is a big improvement for this Red Bluff location of Applebee's. At least I didn't see any people sitting around outside with ankle monitors on like last time! read more

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We really wanted this restaurant to succeed in Red Bluff, but after giving it several chances, our experiences kept getting worse and worse. When this location first reopened as Applebee's/IHOP, we were excited to have it back in town. Our first visit was great. The food and service were excellent and we left thinking it was a great addition to the area. Unfortunately, things went downhill after that. On our second visit the service was still good, but the food was just so-so. The third time we came in, I ordered a margarita that was nearly undrinkable. I had to wait quite a while to speak with a manager, who asked if I wanted another drink or if I wanted to pay for the one I had already taken two sips of. I asked for a refund and requested water instead. The water was brought out, but I was still charged for the margarita until I asked the server to correct it. Our most recent visit was the worst. We waited about 30 minutes just for drinks (one beer, one cider, and a kids soda) I will say that she compensated my cider but and also gave me a free one just for the wait due to both kegs needing replaced. We waited over an hour and a half for our food. During that time we repeatedly asked for saltine crackers for our seven year old who was hungry just to hold him over until his meal arrived, but they never came. To make matters more frustrating, several tables that were seated 30 to 40 minutes after us received their food before we did. When we asked about the delay, we were told the kitchen cooks pancakes first, then chicken, then steak. Ironically, my son ordered pancakes and bacon. When the food finally arrived, it was disappointing. My steak was lukewarm and full of fat and gristle. After a few bites I couldn't eat it. The mashed potatoes were cold, and while the broccoli tasted good it was undercooked. The rest of our table had similar complaints. Between the five of us, the total bill came out to about $110. Four of the meals were from the 2 for $25 deal with add-ons, and my portion of the bill for three people was around $60. In the amount of time it took for the food to arrive, we honestly could have cooked better meals at home. read more

The food was fantastic. We had dinner there and the food was good quality. Sam was our server and provided high quality service to our table. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Thank you Sam! We will return. read more

Food was good for the price. Service was fast. Looks like a typical Applebees. Overall I've eaten here a few times and it's on par with all the other Applebees. 3.5 stars $21.89 Riblets platter. Riblets tasted good. Actually got 5 pieces. Fries didn't need any sauce and tasted seasoned. Garlic green beans had a lot of flavor and is on the softer side. read more

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Our server, Codi (Cody?) was great. So friendly & accommodating. She was prompt & thorough, remembered everything we asked for. Definitely a great review for her. However, our food was average. One of us usually orders the ribs, and they have always been tender & delicious. But this time, not so much. They were overcooked and dry. The sauce was great on them, but thats about it. I was bummed cuz I love their ribs. Will reconsider ordering them next time here at this location. read more

We had been curious ever since our Apple Bee's transitioned into a jointly operated IHOP. My brother ordered the IHOP food while we ordered from the Apple Bee's menu. The food was delicious and freshly prepared. The service was as usual, which is to say not good. I think that they are chronically understaffed both in the kitchen, at the bar, and the wait staff as well. We ordered the new Ultimate Trio. You choose 3 appetizers from a mouthwatering selection of 10 and pair them with 3 irresistible dipping sauces. With endless combinations, every bite is a new adventure! We ordered; the brew pretzels, chicken won ton tacos, and crunchy onion rings. The three sauces were ordered were; the sweet chili, beer cheese, and honey mustard. I ordered this delicious Cajun shrimp and sausage bowl, my brother ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast combo and had one order of the never ending pancakes. My partner ordered a chicken sandwich which he enjoyed. read more

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Great service but the smell from the constant floor cleaning smells ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!! It's giving the customers an awful headache. I swear I can almost taste it . Not good to have such a strong smelling cleaner with customers trying to eat and enjoy themselves. read more

Decent, would give 3.5 but half stars aren't allowed. Friendly service. Random music. Clean place. Asian chilli is too spicy. read more

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I've been to Applebee's before, but I hadn't ever been to the one in Red Bluff. Passed by it when I was in the area, until finally I made the decision to have lunch there one day. The inside was nothing different from that of the typical Applebee's. The décor's roughly the same for them all since it's a chain. That being said, not all restaurants are created equal. Inside it was clean and the sun was shining through the windows - enhanced the atmosphere - when I arrived. I was seated in a booth, which had been requested. Shortly after sitting down, my waitress arrived and took my drink order. A little later, she delivered my soft drink and asked if I was ready to order. I was feeling hungry, so I ordered the chicken strips and hamburger, and a salad. It was part of their 2 for $26 deal. The food came out fast and it was excellent. It sounds a little strange, but I love a good salad. The salad I got was fresh, crunchy and delicious. And the entrées were equally as good. Who doesn't like chicken strips? And I found theirs to be better than those I've ordered at other restaurants. Hamburger was a slightly better than ones I've had at other restaurants. All in all, it was a fun and worthwhile experience. With these chain restaurants, it's often a hit or miss, but it wasn't that time around. read more

Food awesome and priced solidly. Service, cool and attentive. Looking forward to the restaurant's ongoing remodel!

Loved our server Jackie. She was quick and efficient and really funny! I couldn't have asked for a better server.

Service by Chloe was outstanding. Food came out timely and hot. Restrooms and floor were clean. Drinks were good. Don't know why the low ratings. Good times. read more

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Sam served us and did an amazing Job, I would definitely recommend coming back and asking for him!

Waited 40 mins for my carside pickup behind three other cars. Ended up having to go inside to retrieve my order instead. Food ended up barely warm. Seems it was done and ready way before but not brought out. At least two of the other cars also had to go inside to retrieve their orders. It defeats the purpose of offering a carside pickup if you end up having to essentially do an inside pickup. read more

Jordan was AMAZING!! Immediately put in a drink order for us, not even five minutes later he came over and put our food order in. He was constantly checking in on us making sure we were doing okay and seeing if we would like anything else. The food tasted wonderful and was presented beautifully. Our check was brought to us quickly at the end of our service along with our boxes for the road. 10/10 highly recommend this location, especially if you're looking for a more quiet spot :)) read more

Not open under construction will be an IHOP/APPLEBEE'S. Very disappointing. Phone says they are open too.

Incredible... I was here 3 months ago while passing through town and ordered a milkshake. The bartender tells me the blender is broken and one is on order. That was 3 months ago! I just stopped in and heard the bullsh_t story. read more

The service is really bad, we wait for one ice te for all the time,she forgetting complete the we here, how can be so forgetting everything Jasmine that the waitress and the other waitress through the top cup of the table, so irrespective , Better trained manager... read more

I just finished a Swiss mushroom burger here and it was really good. I asked for it to be medium rare, and it was perfectly cooked. The chef obviously cares!!! Thank you! Great service too read more

I've lived near red bluff for 12 years and have only stopped in here two times because of the bad reviews. I was skeptical but gave it a try and the first visit was great, great service and food and the second visit last week was also a great experience! Sam the man was our waiter and he was exceptional, he was great at recommending things to try and checking back in on us! He had our table cracking up laughing with margaritas by the end of the night. The food was really good and so were the drinks, clean restaurant, great cozy vibe. read more

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I just want to say, they do the chicken salad is different from other Applebee's. They use crispy noodles, pieces of crispy chicken (instead of grilled) and almonds. I like this salad better than at the other apple bees. Also the hot plate shrimp and chicken was actually sizzling when it was set on our table. I know because I was at the Applebee's in Redding yesterday night and ordered these two same items on the menu. It was an Apple bees learning moment, that they get to 'exercise' some autonomy as a franchise. Can I give myself an Applebee's inspector badge yet? lol read more

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I went there yesterday, the service was great. The steak was over cooked. I decided not to complain. But after I got back to work. I had to leave customers hanging as my stomach was in turmoil. I work in a very customer service oriented job and just to leave them hanging while I had to rush to the restroom. Had to run to the bathroom several times for the next few hours. Horrible cramps. Continued till the evening. Got home took antidiarrhea pills. Still had cramps for a bit. So disappointed just wanted a nice relaxing lunch. read more

Our dinner last night made us all sick today. Not only did my husband have to sit and wait 40 minutes after the time he arrived for our take out order, but the food was absolutely disgusting. We may have taken a bite and a half of our food each and ended up throwing the entire order out. The pictures speak for themselves. The meat was ordered no pink, and not only was it pink it was nearly still raw. The onion was just a tiny little piece, the tomato... was not ripe and was disgusting. My husband's mushroom burger was not supposed to have that pepper sauce and It did and we ordered extra mushrooms and it hardly had any. We both woke up this morning complaining about painful issues and by this evening, we have both been ill in the bathroom. I'll be reaching out to their regional manager and to corporate. This location has been terribly managed for too long. read more

I went to Applebee's in August with my boyfriend and I got a salmon dish. It was delicious. I then also got a Triple Chocolate Meltdown for dessert. The food was great. I had a fun time. The manager there is also awesome. read more

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Saw kona big wave on the menu, but they don't have it, ended up with a blue moon, not a disaster. Haven't been to Applebee's in probably 20 years, so wasn't sure what to get. Wasn't my first choice of places, but it's 97 outside and it was across the street from my hotel. Wanted to have a drink, so no driving. Service was good up front, we'll see when food comes out. Bourbon street steak, med rare, and they let me substitute vegetables for mashed potatoes. Not a fan of mashed potatoes, so happy with that, once again, we'll see when it comes out. Ok, the steak was cooked perfectly, but the meat quality was not the best, but not terrible. The sauce was salty, not inedibly so, but had some nice flavor. The mushrooms were good, a little heavy on the butter, but that's not a bad thing. The broccoli was not quite mush, but it was close. The bartender is allowed to make real drinks, so I am having a Martini. read more

Got one good meal here which raised my hopes which were quickly dashed by the next 4 bad meals. I finally gave up.

Well I got say we went in on the night of 1/27/25 with 7 people sat down ordered our drinks as we were waiting on the last person to show up non alcohol drinks were brought in 3-4 minutes the three long islands took about 6 minutes with a full bar ordered appetizers and they came out in about 10 minutes then ordered our main course and it only took 20 minutes all in all food was great as always and I will have to say the service I received here tonight was the best service I have ever had at this place so who ever was working this night is a perfect example of how a place should be ran thanks for the great service read more

We always stop at this Applebees because it's right off the freeway coming down I-5. The food was great as usual. Bourbon St. steaks with all the fix'ins, and an oreo shake. I guess the kitchen got busy cause the kitchen manager..Kelly? came to deliver our food. She was awesome! Anyway, thanks for another good experience. Love watching all the sports on your many tvs! read more

Food sucks its's a no from me. Service is fine, Food at Applebees sucks period. First time I've been in 10 years and I will never come again. read more

Totally great service from Doni. Food and drinks were excellent. Staff went out of their way to put the NBA play offs on the TV for us. Love this spot totally recommend it. read more

The food is taking forever. Then I was told they were out of lettuce , so my Southwest Bowl would be only rice.

I used to love Applebee's. I just know not to go to the one in red bluff anymore. If you want to spend 2 hours sitting there waiting for wings to come out then sure, I recommend it. And, the wings are not great when they finally come. If you have kids, I suggest going elsewhere. M&M ranch house is the best in town! read more

One of the worst experiences at a restaurant in my life. The waitress stood at the table next to me and talked 90 percent of the time I was there. Waited over 10 minutes for a refill on my drink. The only thing the waitress did for us was take our order. The staff is who brought out the appetizers, drink and orders. Overall horrible experience read more

Everyone I got to see work today was pretty shit. My husband asked for water twice and never got it then I asked for a to go cup for my drink and had to ask for it again after our waitress said "have a nice day". Shit. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!... Waitress was nice. Bar lady was rude. We were literally the only people in the restaurant and it took 10 minutes to get water and 35 minutes after our order for food to arrive. Was there over an hour and didn't even order anything fancy. What a disappointment... read more

Haven't been a big fan of Applebee's for a long time. They are always a decent place for drinks and appetizers but the food is always sub par. That was the same impression we got from this location. I ordered a steak and it was over cooked. My gf ordered a 3 cheese chicken pasta and it was so dry we didn't even think it had sauce on it. Her son got a burgerand fries off the regular menu and it looked like it came from the kids menue. Another group next to us mentioned how they didn't like their food and the manager came and spoke with them for what felt like forever. It wasn't worth the trouble mentioning. At least our server was super friendly, but I wouldn't come here again. read more

Years ago (5-10+), this was the place to go. Why? The bartender Samantha, as well as some of the older staff and cooks. We remember traveling through quarterly and looking forward to seeing the 'regulars' at the bar. They brought food in on a special night to say "thank you" to the cooks and staff! We were besides ourselves. (That BBQ is some of the best we've tasted, thank you). They were great to talk to, helped out with repairs (even during business ours IN the bar area) to make sure it ran seamlessly. The service on the floor was so bad, some of the regulars helped out to get us items/clean our table. This is why we sat AT the bar. At least IN the bar area IF Samantha would serve our table. The regulars would get up and give us their seats saying, "no, we are hear a lot, i'll stand." Amazing. Thank you. Samantha always had a smile, can multitask like NO other and was a crucial link to that business. Even as the food continued to go down hill, the bar was packed. We stopped eating there, would get food elsewhere then come to see her and the regulars. My wife met her once on a busy night and was amazed with her abilities. (She's a restaurant consultant/staff/mixologist trainer). When Samantha was fired, that place (predictably) hit rock bottom. To the individual that made that decision, those that did not have the backbone to fight for her to stay and to Joe Wong: You are Poorly Business minded. BIG mistake. We swung by a few days ago to see (if by chance) she made it back. We were greeted with, "what do you need." We turned and walked out. Are there any Real Bartenders in Red Bluff? You have lost an estimated $12,000 a year from our staff rotating through and visiting Applebees. We spread the word to the crew and have chosen other places to go to. You will need massive luck in finding a bartender that can be half of what Samantha is. But, with the way you allow your staff to be treated, we are amazed that place is still open. We hope Samantha is doing well and has moved up to a better place where she can be appreciated. No one deserves to work in a place that has poor bathrooms, food, staff and most of all the owner. read more

These are what you get when you order the brew pub loaded waffle fries. A few tiny bits of melted cheese, no bacon, no beer cheese. I brought this to the managers attention and she assured me they were correct. But was kind enough to offer me "extra" beer cheese. Someone needs to take this photo to the cooks along with the photo in the menu and ask them what the hell is this. read more

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The food was decent like all apple bees but the service was terrible. 1 hour 45 minutes to get food is q bit much. especially when the place only had a few peopje in it. I wont come back read more

Stopped in last week for dinner and drinks and my perfect patron margarita was amazing and so was the service. Shout out to the bartender Nathan! read more