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Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.4 (62 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Sioux Falls F.

Normally, I wouldn't eat at an Applebees, Chili's, etc. Mostly because it's frozen food served by line cooks making a below average hourly wage. Which causes the passion of cooking to be non-existent. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. We ordered the chips and queso and 2 Dracula juice cocktails. Both were really good. Chips were fresh and salty. Then we ordered 2 burgers for the entrees. Food was solidly above average. It's not a 5 star but definitely deserves more than a 3 star. I have no problems going back to this location.

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7 months ago

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1 year ago

Excellent place to eat in the mall customer service is one of a kind. Very friendly people

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3 years ago

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1 year ago

My husband and I went here with our friends and the food was wonderful. The service was superb and the ambiance was great as well

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2 years ago

Sadly, it's hit or miss for both food and service. I miss the consistancy that used to be the regular for Applebees.

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3 years ago

Nice place to dine in. Welcoming atmosphere! Food was delicious. The service was excellent.

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3 years ago

Run Of The Mill Chain Restaurant. Food Isn't Horrible But Could Be Better. Prices Aren't Terrible.

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2 years ago

Great service , and good food , we've tried this location before and all I can say is they've improved and we will be going back

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3 years ago

Great Service. Great food. Thank you Cherl P for serving us!

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4 years ago

Food was pretty good but nothing special. They do however get my order wrong every single time I come, no matter how many times I tell them

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4 years ago

Such great good. Amazing service and kind people, highly recommend!! Absolutely great! Great tasting food and wonderful drinks!

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4 years ago

Our family always enjoys Applebee's. Wonderful food, great service! Already looking forward to next time.

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7 years ago

HIGHLY recommend Applebee's in the Empire Mall! The bartenders are awesome and Melissa the manager is fantastic! Excellent customer service.

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12 years ago

I love that it's in the mall. The service was fast and the food was good.

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“Came here 45 mins before closing, the service is really great and the food was awesome.”

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