The part of Applebee's is they are consistent. This facility fits that mold as well. We have been here multiple times. You get a good meal, at a predictable price and pretty good service. This consistency is reflected in the items we order. The family likes the BBQ and Sweet Chili boneless wings. These sauces have familiar tastes. The chicken nuggets are usually appropriately cooked with a modestly thick breading. Not outstanding...just solid. The chicken wontons and oriental chicken salad are a unique item that over family loves. Both have the same type taste. The taco is fun and the shell is light and crispy. The salad is always fresh with finely shredded vegetables. The chicken is usually moist and tasty. The dressing is delicious and helps make these two dishes. read more

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We were a party of 3 and came here during Purdue's winter commencement 2 hours before close. They were short staffed (2 servers) so we were told there would be a wait of 40-45 minutes. It ended up being about 30 minutes. After being seated, the food came out relatively quick. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip to start off. Since it was after 9 pm, this app was half off ($5 total) which is a pretty good deal. Surprisingly I could taste some artichoke in there but I remember it being more cheesy/creamy and less runny a few years back. The chips are light and crunchy and the salsa has a bit of a kick. We also ordered the 2 for $32. Appetizer: boneless chicken wings (sweet chili sauce), entrees: 4 cheese Mac and cheese with honey pepper chicken tenders, and 8 oz top sirloin (well done) with mashed potatoes and broccoli. For the separate entree we ordered the whisky burger. The boneless chicken wings were tender and the breading was crunchy. I wish the "wings" had the sauce more evenly distributed and more of it for more flavor but it was still good. The 4 cheese mac and cheese was good. The pasta is a bit creamy and has a sweet after taste because of a sauce. There's a few sprinkles of perfectly cooked bacon. The tenders are mostly honey (sweet); I didn't taste the pepper part of the description. Not that it changes the flavor too much but I was going in expecting the swirly pasta so the flavors can get trapped more. The breadstick was surprisingly good. A hint of sweetness, mostly herby/buttery. The sirloin was good. It was ordered well done and it was well done. I loved the salt crystals on top, really helped with the flavor. The mashed potatoes were creamy and good texture. The broccoli was cooked well--not too soft, but also not hard. The burger was good. The meat looked a bit mashed rather than an actual patty and it was juicy. The flavors were good. The fries were okay. We also had a peach iced tea but it didn't have a strong peach taste and it was a bit bitter. I am giving 5 stars because it is a chain restaurant so the bar isn't too too high. But also because despite the lack of staff, they powered through with a positive attitude and good customer service. The food came out quick and had good flavor. The prices are reasonable ($58 total). The inside looks clean and for a tourist it's nice to look at pictures of places, people, and monuments that make up Indiana culture. read more

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I come here a lot as it is close to home and the staff is always very friendly. Food is always good and fresh. I also do curbside a lot and they usually have the food out to me fairly quick. read more

Ordered two Bourbon Steet Steaks, added shrimp, and asked them to be made medium. The steaks were both well done and the shrimp was burnt. We told the waitress/bartender and she asked if we wanted the steak cooked more. Really... Not once did she ask if we wanted a discount or a new meal. The food was bad and the service wasn't much better. read more

Applebees can be a fun throwback, but the rude rotund female manager sitting at the bar inhaling her burger & fries while barking orders is nothing short of grotesque. Fine food, some good service, but a very off-putting manager. Mark my words... If this beast lady is lurking about, you're much better off going across the street to Walmart for soggy heat-lamp treated deli chicken. read more

Overall a decent place. Menu choices abound, so there's something here for everyone. It's not the Ritz, so we know that going in. The host staff were quick and friendly. We got seated in less than 15 min. Wait staff did fine job. I think cook time was slower than normal due to it being Friday 6:30pm. Overall the food is acceptable and several value choices exist. Applebee's is one of those places that's not a destination for me, but a dependable back-up option. Presentation has improved over the years. Reminds me of a Ruby Tuesday minus the salad bar. Not related to the 3-Star rating: They have an allergy menu binder available that cross references every menu item for dairy, gluten, nuts, etc... that's a solid. On the down side, I wish there was a quick GF menu where 2-3 appetizers and 8-10 entrees are already listed as GF approved. read more

I stopped by with my mom who was visiting. I got the salmon and she got one of their salads with chicken. The food was fine, key word being fine. It wasn't exceptional, but not bad at all. Price-wise it's not terrible, but nearly 20 bucks for basically just a decently-cooked salmon with two tiny sides was a bit disappointing. One reason I decided to give it 4 stars instead of 3, however, was that I was very happy with the service. Granted, we did go in the middle of a weekday so it wasn't that busy, but in any case our server was very attentive and friendly and took great care of us. If you want something simple with good service, I would recommend this place, but I can also think of other places where you'd probably get more bang for your buck, too. read more

Such a disappointment. Commercial looked delicious. Steak and shrimp for $1. Steak was super dry shrimp was not grilled. Such a let down and so expensive over $50. Commercial doesn't show what u actually get. This was chino hills ca. read more

Grrat drink specials. Half price appetizers after 9. Helpful staff. Personable waitresses read more

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Absolutely appalled by this place. I have been to many Applebee's and while they're always a little overpriced, the food is good and service is great. This particular location was terrible in every aspect. My boyfriend and I ordered a steak and a burger that took just shy of 40 minutes to get to the table. We had a couple of cocktails that didn't taste like anything, and our bill ended up around $70. The food was bland and kinda greasy French fries tasted like they were microwaved. Today we both got sick and my boyfriend is vomiting from food poisoning. I will NEVER return to another Applebee's. read more

The food is prepared by excellent skilled cooks. The service is amazing all staff exonerate a happy energy. The ambiance is perfect for anyone looking for a quick bite or staying around and catching the Purdue game. Chicken Wonton Tacos are a killer appetizer but, get them with cheddar blend cheese and pico de gallo. read more

Horrific. I haven't been to Applebee's in years, but thought I would give them another try. My fiancé and I are both in food service, so we tend to be lenient when things aren't up to par. That being said, we both agreed that the entire experience was unacceptable. Service was bizarre. Our server was not very attentive and awkward. We still gave her 20%. The other guests in the restaurant seemed unhappy. We heard two tables complain to a manager over the food. We did not complain, as it wasn't even worth it. We both ordered the Butchers Beef and Potatoes. The description sounded so good. She said the steak could only be cooked medium. When our food arrived it was steak chunks, grilled on one side that had been MICROWAVED! Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Butcher's "Steak" and Potatoes. Don't waste your time! - Sports Bars Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Was seated by the hostess adjacent to a party of 20. It took 20 minutes to serve our soft drink order. Our food order was not served after another 10 minutes. Servers literally walking by us with no interest. We talked to the manager and expressed our concerns and departed. Very little focus on the customer or remorse for bad service. read more

We waited a bit longer than expected to be seated, waitress was chill and easy going for the whole meal, a relaxing and enjoyable time. Our trio got an order of wings, the sirloin, and the chicken Wonton Tacos. I had the sirloin tacos,very tasty and decent amount of food for ~$4.50 for last night 1/2 priced apps. Went down way too fast - my niggle is they are hardly the filler and far under the calories of the spinach artichoke dip - should include 50% more however a solid pick for calorie counters. The chicken tacos and wings were both enjoyed too. Half priced apps make the wings a way better deal than Buffalo Wild Wings! Will hope to be back and try another deal - however the problem with chains isn't so much the excessive fat or sugar in their items but the added salt. The processed sodium poured into every menu from PF Chang's to Steak n Shake makes me hesitant to eat out as much as I'd like to. The general medical research noted processed sodium as a health concern more so when one appetizer contains over half the daily recommended salt dose, with some apps - a day's or two day's worth of salt! This is not right and makes me think the salt is making up for lost flavors and cheap ingredients. I'd sure hope a lot of restaurants look up and starting keeping up with health journals and modify ingredients to better suit nutrition. Being next to a college shouldn't be an excuse to ignore health. read more

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I've been to Applebee's a handful of times. Before I stopped eating meat, I thought that Applebee's was a pretty good place to eat. But after I stopped eating meat, I realized that a lot of their options aren't vegetarian friendly. Even most (or all) of their salads are covered in meat. I do eat seafood so this time around I did their 3 course meal special (so everything pictured below was a total of about $16). It was a pretty good deal! They also have their $1 drink going around for Halloween. I'll be back to try it! read more

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I am such a huge unbelieveable fan of Applebee's now just because of this place. The boyfriend, his friend, and I were looking for somewhere to go a few nights ago because we were bored, wanting alcohol, and knew there was not much to do in Otterbein. We come to Applebees and had some of the most amazing service ever (I emailed Applebees about it yo!). Our waitress - Susan was kind, suggestive of menu items, attentive, and always had refills coming for us. The prices of the late night happy hour were awesome (1/2 price apps with a 1/2 price drink purchase) - for $8 (not including tip) you could get some very filling potato wedges and a Long Island ice tea. I sampled plenty of drinks here (haha) and was a fan of the Long Island Ice Tea, Pomegranate Margarita (on the rocks), Strawberry Margarita (blended). The Sliders on the appetizer menu were also delicious, but only if you're a fan of onions. They came with diced onions so my boyfriends little brother was not a fan. The potato wedges and the teriyaki wings were both also really good. In the span of a week I visited this Applebees several times and always had fantastic service and a very good bill. I'm a big fan. read more

Great place to let the pigeons lick your soda covered hands, the only complaint I have is a waitress forgot to put cheese on my burger so she brought a single piece of cheese on a plate. read more

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Food was great! Our server Jordan was a lovely lady and made sure our evening out was excellent. But let me talk about the manager Amanda... We watched her greet every table in our vicinity except ours. Granted, we didn't need any extra assistance or corrections to our orders, but she made a point to approach the other tables on either side of us and around us. We wouldn't have really cared but we noticed that Amanda avoided tables that had Black people at them. Or perhaps she assumed all of us are gay because Pride Month? Whatever the reason, Amanda's behavior and attitude lead one to assume that she's racist or homophobic. Or both. Or doesn't like Black and white people eating together. My white friend just commented that every time she goes out the manager never misses her table. This is the second time we've gone out as friends and both times our table was passed by on the manager check. Not very welcoming, Lafayette... read more

I've been coming to this Applebee's since we moved here almost 3 years ago. Never have I had a worse experience, or shall I say complete lack of an experience. I took my son for wings because that's what he wanted for his birthday dinner tonight. When we got there, we stood at the host stand for almost 10 minutes before someone can and seated us. They sat us and said "your server will be right over" We sat and waited for at least 13 minutes at the table before we decided to leave. Complete lack of service or noticing that we were sitting there. We understand being busy but there were many open tables in the Restraunt. Epic fail. Applebee's shame, shame , shame on you! read more

We came with a 7 person group on a friday night and were shocked that the Sangrias and the cheap menu mixed drinks were really pretty good. The good is average, but was pleased with my cheeseburger. Service and everything is as good as expected for an applebee's chain read more

If you want to overpay for food that will not be prepared according to the menu, then eat here. There were five people in our party and 3 of us were missing items from our entree. My child got a pizza from the kids menu, which was still cold in the middle. Clearly it was a frozen pizza that was just heated up in the microwave, and not for long enough. The kitchen and the wait staff seemed to be fairly incompetent. Go anywhere but here. read more

Pick 2 appetizers are pathetic. Paid $10.99 for 4 Asian boneless wings and 3 chicken won tons -it was luke warm at best and the wontons soaked with juice and a mess . Just not worth the money at all . It's like microwaved good and less quantity then a regular order . read more

Me my husband the kids and my mother went to dinner Sunday and u would think ok its a Sunday so not gonna be over an hour for dinner right no wrong we were in here 2 hours mind u we wernt drinking it was dinner thays it and it took about 45 min to an hour to get our food out besides the appetizer they came out quickly our waitress was very nice and I had the feeling that with the cooks being slow it made her job harder witch made it hard on every person in there because she was scatter brained and was messing things up for simple things i felt bad for her because she didnt know who got what on the floor they were just handing her things and she was taking it to the wrong person but not just her I seen about 3 waitress bring the wrong thing to the wrong tables there the manager was accomidating due to me saying something about how slow things r and how i got other food and then right b4 we were about to just leave she comp the food so yes it was a very cheap meal but would i come back not unless it was a me and the husband kinda thing when u habe hungry kids waiting for this much time they get over it fast and my husband and I were too I barley touched my food I was just ready to go I was over the whole experience period the food was good but the service was not read more

In the past I have enjoyed Applebees including this one. Not very good this time. Come to think of it, the last time was about a year ago at this locale and it was marginal. The thing that makes these chain type of restaurant enjoyable is that you can go into any one multiple times and you will get the same taste. You know what to expect. Not this time. We were in a party of about 15. No one loved the meal. A few said it was ok. My wife ate none of hers and I ate about half out of hunger. Service was terrible, but he was new and was trying. I will give them a pass for that. I think the management did give him to much as he had several tables. I'll give them one more shot for all the previous years of enjoyment. Heck applebees is where I toke my wonderful wife on our first date almost 20 years ago. Maybe we are getting more or too picky? We have been travel living for about 6 years and had the opportunity to dine from some of the best chefs. Our old favorites in Lafayette are not so favorite anymore. I feel the quality has fallen. Most just dont give a shit what they serve. Pepe's used to be a favorite. I practically lived their during college. Last 3 meals were not good and it will be a long time before we go back. There are several places that used to be favorites, but now cant even hit the ok mark. read more

Worst experience ever! I went with my nephew and great nephew for dinner last Wednesday night. We went for all you can eat shrimp/chicken and riblets. I paid the bill as my husband had locked his keys in his car. Who knew paying the bill would cause a problem?! My family was accused of sharing the all you can eat with me. The staff threatened to call the police on my family also. I got frantic phone calls from them. I was very upset. Never in my life have I had treatment like this. Again, who knew that paying the bill would be the problem. The food was so so anyhow. read more

This place is sub par. I ordered the peppered sirloin with grains and the steak was well done. Not my style and wasn't enjoyable, but I was starving and devoured it. The service was polite and professional, but keep in mind when ordering liquor, they use a jigger, so I would recommend sticking to beer. The dessert with churros looked awesome, and I ended up ordering that out of curiosity. I think chain food is suitable and some of their items have potential. I'd come back due to the location but would rethink my order. read more

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I placed an order online and had a coupon that could only be used if I paid at the restaurant. I went to the restaurant, gave the cashier my coupon, added a tip to my new receipt, gave the cashier my signed receipt and went on my way. A few days later I look at my bank account and they still charged me the original price plus the tip. I brought this up to the general manager and she said she'd email a gift card for my trouble. I never recieved the gift card. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because the food was good. read more

I ate the four cheese mac & cheese with honey chicken tenders meal 3 days in a row because it was so good. It's very delicious!

My boyfriend and I frequent this Applebee's about once a month. Usually we have great service and food but something happened a couple weeks ago that STILL has me so upset to the point that I don't ever want to go back. We both ordered margaritas, so our waitress of course checked our IDs (I'm 22). My hair is naturally dark brown, and so is the picture in my drivers license. Right now my hair is so blonde it's almost white. I'm used to being asked for a second form of ID because my picture does look so different. For that reason I carry a student and an expired military ID- and in both I have blonde hair. Well on this particular trip to Applebee's... The waitress didn't believe my ID and instead of asking me for a second form or saying "Sorry, ma'am. I cannot serve you." She didn't say a word and brought out my "margarita." It didn't taste very good but I ignored it and just ate my dinner. So then, we get the bill and it lists 1 mango margarita (my boyfriends) and 1 nonalcoholic margarita (mine). I'm upset that the waitress didn't just ask for a second form but I'm EVEN MORE upset that she didn't just speak up and say sorry I can't serve you alcohol, thus my boyfriend had to pay almost $9 for sugar water. If I would have known she was in now way possible going to serve me alcohol for whatever reason, I would've just ordered a water. I'm so personally offended that by the situation that I don't ever plan on returning to this Applebee's. read more

I've given them several tries, but after the sleepless night I had, I'm done. I ordered DECAF coffee, but from the jitters and lack of sleep, it was not decaf. I also ordered a cheese burger that arrived without the cheese. The server pretty much ignored us even though there were like 5 tables in the whole place. Never going back. read more

In the past I have frequented this W. Lafayette location probably once a month. Usually with friends who all have dinner and a few drinks each. Server apologized for the delay upon arriving to the table. Only a handful of patrons. Breadsticks took 30 min. Never received drink refills although both our glasses were empty. Listened to a group of servers cleaning tables behind us complaining about their tips and people treating them badly all the time. 27 cents on of them mentioned. Entrees arrived, but no sliver ware. I immediately asked for another honey mustard as it was in a tiny cup less than half full for 5 chicken tenders. 5 mins later she brought me ranch. Noted her error, I nodded and asked for a box, but she did not return with the honey mustard, which I was now out of. Lady Mgr brought boxes, almost to the table, handing it to me as she pivoted away, I hurriedly asked for the honey mustard that I had not yet received. She muttered something affirmative? In reply. Again, another 10 minutes of sitting there and still no Honey mustard. Table beside us, family of 4 left without ordering. Lady Mgr never returned with the honey mustard. Most of the servers congregating at a corner table where a coworker was eating, turned out to be the Mgr I later asked to speak to. Waitress brought check, and my honey mustard, Hallelujah. I guess she thought I wanted it to go as she put a lid on it for my convenience. (Another tiny cup, half full) I asked for the Mgr, he promptly came over but my by then foul mood only caused him to be argumentative (which I pointed out).about the service he acknowledged observing. I declined his offer to "buy" my chicken tenders after a sarcastic statement about me being unhappy because I had chicken tenders but no honey mustard. Waitress stopped back by to check on us ( still empty drinks) I was in the midst of filling out the Applebee's survey, my son acknowledged her. Unfortunately I didn't quite catch the words she muttered under her breath as she walked away from our table. I checked out and thought I would finish my 3 tenders that were left only to find a hair dangling off the chicken tender currently on its way to my mouth. I left without the $8?? Dessert I was planning to take home. Guess my group will be at Walt's next time. read more

Positives: nice interior, drinks from bar good Negatives: drinks slow, waiter slow, got no silverware, spinach and artichoke dip is terrible, fish is dry, baked potato dry, mashed potatoes cold, steak not cooked to specification, service not great. When manager asked, he advised that he cannot do anything about quality of the food. This place is a joke and deserves my title "CRAPPLEBEES"! read more

I ate here on my first night in West Lafayette because it was right next to my hotel and I couldn't find anything else that looked good close by. I was welcomed and seated quickly and my waitress was top notch. I don't really like Applebee's food and I really didn't want anything heavy for dinner. So I ordered a strawberry chicken salad. Now, it was really strong on the lemon vinaigrette dressing to the point of being almost hard to enjoy. It was after I finished it that I realized that the chicken was missing. It had been brought to the table by different wait staff. I called the problem to the their attention and the manager came over and asked what she could get me. I asked for the grilled chicken and if it wasn't too much trouble some onion rings. She brought all of this out quickly and it was very good. To top it off, she did not charge me for any of my meal. Many restaurants will offer to make a meal right but will not also make it complimentary. They did both and it impressed me. I'm still not a big fan of their food selection but the service, even if they did make a mistake, was top notch. read more

Usually a big fan of this restaurant, tonight I was not impressed. The waitress did not come to take our drink order for ten minutes after we were seated. We had to ask several times for silverware and each time the waitress would say she was getting them and then disappear. Upon getting our food we noticed a big chunk of mold in the mashed potatoes. read more

Applebee's Grill + Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

I really had the worst experience ever at this Applebee's over the weekend. I filled out the survey on the main Applebee's line, but it still bothers me, so posting my experience so your servers can get some additional training. I went to this Applebee's on 11/08/15. I was at table 13. My waiter was Robert K. Time 4:17pm. Bill value $36.36 Our Check number was 497387. The Serial number 119336814. My friend and I always go to the Applebee's in Lafayette inside the mall. This day we were running errands and in West Lafayette. As a diabetic, my blood sugar dropped and I needed to get something to eat. We decided to go to Applebee's because we've always had good experiences there. The hostess met us at the door and was sweet holding the door for some older ladies that were leaving prior to seating us. She was pleasant. Our waiter arrived and started letting everyone in the area know that he normally is the first one to leave, but today he had to close. He was the oldest person there and that should count for something. He went to another table and took their order and a second waiter arrived to get our drinks. Our waiter came back and took our order. The food came out hot and wonderful. Then what should have been a pleasant dining experience turned sour. Our waiter came back and cleared my drink and food prior to my finishing eating. My friend has a rare genetic disorder. . Due to this disease, he continues to grow bone and his jaw is fused so that the space between his teeth is very small. He tears his food into very small bites and pushes it between his teeth and then uses his tongue to try to mash it against his teeth and eat. I told my friend, it was okay...take his time, we were not in any hurry. I sat without a drink or food while my friend tried to finish eating. The waiter came back and in a nasty tone said, "Isn't he finished eating yet?" I told him nicely, that he was rushing us and pushing us to leave the establishment. He looked me right in my eyes and said, "Well, don't you have some place to go?" I said nicely, "Excuse me?" I knew I had heard him, but I really thought maybe I misheard. He said it again..."Don't you have somewhere else to go?" I said very nicely, "No." He then made it worse, by stating, "Isn't there a game at Purdue or something you need to go to?" I very nicely said, "No" again. He then said, "Well, I'm sure you have someplace to go..." My friend was extremely embarrassed by this exchange and just wanted to leave. We paid our tab via the instant pay electronic gadget on the table and left. As we were leaving, our waiter was telling another table that he was "training" people. Heaven forbid. The manager was never seen anywhere and when the waiter was being so rude, did not intervene...so no idea what the manager was doing. In all fairness, the food what we had of it was good. The hostess was good. The atmosphere prior to our waiter was great and the football games were on in the bar and it seemed a vibrant atmosphere. I think this restaurant has some great staff in it. But this waiter needs some serious retraining in disability sensitivity and awareness. In the end, my friend was mortified. I was still hungry. We stopped at the Speedway near there and picked up some drinks and made hamburgers when we got home read more

My son and I like to eat at Applebee's. It's friendly and affordable with a good atmosphere and good food. With that said, the service at the WL location seems to be getting worse and worse. In my last 2 visits alone, I have watched a party table, sat after us, be greeted and drink orders taken, before ever even seeing our server. According to the manager she was "taking care of something out back". The manager proceeded to take our drink orders, but no mention of ordering an app, which I intended to do. Then it took SEVERAL minutes for our actual server to surface and I had to tell her I was expecting an alcoholic bevy. This most recent times, we stood at the host/hostess stand for too long, I contemplated seating ourselves. Ugh! Get it together, WL Applebee's!! read more

Terrible service. We ordered and waited for over an hour and a half. Got the food and it was cold. People who came in an hour after us was served before us with more complicated orders. read more

Worst Applebee's in america. It's crappy sit down fast food. No carbonation in soda. Cold fries. Like warm burgers and slow service even when not busy. Avoid like the plague. Walmart across the street is better. read more

Welcome to Applebee's where they seat you, then wait a year to take your order, then a year to get your appetizer and then one more year to get your food. In the meantime a diff person comes to the table and ask a million questions. What did you order??. This place has gone down hill. read more

I love how well prepared everything is here. I've been to plenty of other Applebee's across the country and none taste nearly as good as this one (strange huh?) read more