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    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    1.7 (46 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Benjamin H.

    Service was outstanding! Food was just okay. I had Bourbon Steet Chicken and shrimp the Shrimp were small. My wife had Bourbon Street Steak and it was tough.

    The dankest Applebee's I've ever been to...
    Andrew D.

    Dirtiest, smelliest and just most underwhelming branch I've ever been in. It's a shame, I usually love the brightness and family centered atmosphere. This place is horrible. Also, my coworker and I never got ID'd for our beer. That's a big no no.

    Stink bug crawling off our food and onto the bar.
    Emily D.

    The only reason I'm going with one star is because zero stars isn't an option. There are zero options in Rocky Mount, so I met a friend here for drinks to watch football. We ordered nachos and shortly after arriving a STINK BUG crawled out from under our food and onto the bar. I was completely disgusted. I will never go back. When I pointed it out to the bartender she said "Oh oops" and picked it up with a napkin and threw it in the trash. Yes, it crawled out of the trash can and back onto the bar about 5 minutes later. The only way I'll go back here is if it's strictly for drinks and I can see them being made in front of me. So absolutely disgusting.

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    Microwaved overpriced food. If you are a drinker it may appeal more. I think alcohol is more the focus than the food.

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    Ok first of all I never order boneless wings but when I share with my wife she likes boneless…read morewings. So we got Boneless lemon pepper with a side of hot honey and ranch. As I cut a piece of the chicken, I noticed it was extremely tender. I also noticed that it appeared to be chunks of a breast hand battered. I dipped the chicken into the hot honey and then the ranch. OMG it was the BEST boneless chicken wing I've ever had! Seasoned perfectly with lemon pepper and cooked to perfection. We ate the whole plate of chicken! Brooke was our server and she said she was going to try them herself later. She was very helpful and offered a wide variety of food and drink options. I like when staff has actually tried the food and drinks to be able to offer and honest opinion. I ordered a river District, social margarita and a rum punch. Both were very good. The inside is so cool. The restaurant is a warehouse that they've turned to a recreational building to include pool tables, bowling alleys, and golf simulators. We will definitely be coming back!

    Came in on a Tuesday night with my best friend for the $5 burger deal, which is a solid start. Just…read moreknow you are getting their standard burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and fries. Simple and classic. We both made a few tweaks. She skipped the onions, added ketchup and mustard, and got a side salad. I kept mine simple with no ketchup or mustard. Food came out fast. Appetizer and burgers hit the table in just over five minutes, which was impressive. The burgers were good. Not over the top, but juicy and worth the price. The only miss was the bun. It was cold and could have used a quick toast or at least some heat. The house salad was fresh with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheese, and croutons. I tried to swap my fries for sweet potato fries and ended up getting both, so no complaints there. Just know the sweet potato fries count as extra. Fries came out hot and stayed hot. The sweet potato fries had a nice balance, not soggy, not too hard. The corn fritters were the standout. Crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside. Service from Amber or Shannon was great. Attentive, friendly, and helpful. The only slowdown came at the end. It took longer to get the check than it did to receive the food. The space is in a reclaimed industrial building with exposed brick and high ceilings. Very large and open with plenty of room for groups and events. There is a main dining area, a busy bar, and a separate section with bowling lanes. The crowd was mixed. Families, couples, groups, people at the bar, even a few on laptops. Plenty of TVs and music, but it stays at a manageable level. Accessibility is decent with a lift available. Parking is nearby street or lot parking. Overall, a fun, casual place with strong value, especially on Tuesday nights. Must order: Corn fritters Heads up: Buns may come out cold and sweet potato fries are an extra

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    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    2.4(52 reviews)
    21.9 mi
    $$

    The food was good and came out sizzling. The service was really good, very hospitable service! The…read moreambiance was nice also. If you are in the area stop by for some fulfilling food.

    Where to begin? The AC is down, so it's quite warm in here, definitely too warm to enjoy dinner…read more Everything is... well worn and not very clean. Floors and tables are sticky. Every surface is grimy to the touch. Food and trash under every table despite it being middle of the afternoon and during a slow time. Several employees rushing around, never really standing still but yet a lot not getting done. Usually during slow times the tables are being wiped down, floors swept, and silverware rolled. As there was approximately one employee per table in the dining room, I can't say they were overworked. Our waiter was very rushed, although he only had the two tables. He was helping carry out food and drinks for the other waitresses, so he never slowed down moving. This also meant that he left before taking our complete order, never asked what dressings or sides we wanted with our dinners, and never answered our questions. I got the ribs and wanted the sweet BBQ but got the Asian sauce instead. I got a whole 6 fries for my side and a tiny sauce cup of coleslaw that ended up being soured. When I told our waiter, he just grabbed the cup and said "yeah sorry" as he walked away. The ribs were actually pretty meaty, just a bit dry which is to be expected at that time of day, just disappointing when added to the wrong sauce. The one good bit of the meal was the tea was excellent. Not overbrewed and with plenty of sugar to satisfy any southern grandma. For roughly $35 a person, very overpriced, overrated, and disappointing.

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