Applebee’s

Steak here has never disappointed us. One of my regulars the bourbon steak. Some of the best tasting steaks around and I’ve tried the pricey and the cheap. This beats some of the pricier places by far.
Great with mash potatoes!

I’m from the U.S. And my boyfriend is Canadian. Applebee’s are a dime a dozen in the states, but my bf said this was the only Applebee’s in Calgary and he wanted to see if it was like the others in the states, so we went. We decided to try their «three appetizers for $ 18.99» since, when I was in college, half priced appetizers after 10 pm were always an amazing deal, and the appetizers were usually good. It said in small writing at the bottom that the appetizers are smaller portions so that «you can try more flavors» whatever that means or like doing what they do is justified. We ordered the boneless chicken wings, the potstickers and the poutine. Holy cow. For $ 18.99 we could have both eaten complete meals, where we actually felt full, pretty much ANYWHERE else… there were 5 boneless nuggets, 4 small potstickers and maybe a palm-​full of fries. Hell, I could have gone to Walmart and bought a box of potstickers and felt more full for half the price. My boyfriend and I felt uncomfortable «sharing» the three appetizers because there was hardly any food to be had. I understand that appetizers mean a smaller portion than a meal… But come on! We left feeling seriously ripped off and still very hungry, but not willing to hork out more cash for a place that’s not worth it. Won’t be returning.

My friend and I ate at Applebee’s last week. I got there first, and was seated at a table where I could check out the menu items before my friend arrived. The waitress politely answered all of my questions about the menu. I decided to order the fish and chips and received what I would consider to be a generous portion of haddock served with fries on a platter. My friend ordered the same. Both of us were very happy with the taste of the food and the size of the portions. It only took about ten minutes to get our food delivered to our table after we placed our order. We consider this to be very fast service, since it was a Friday night, and the place was quite busy.
All in all, we had a very enjoyable time. I had a Strawberry Daiquiri, and my friend had a virgin Strawberry Daiquiri. The drinks were excellent. With the two meals, drinks and one tea for me, the cost was about $ 46. Overall, we enjoyed our meals, the ambiance of the restaurant, and the efficiency of the wait staff. We will definitely go back again.
This is the perfect location to meet up with friends, or to have something to eat after shopping at the nearby Sunridge Mall.

I have to say we found our food to be really good an the service was excellent. Our server’s name was Sunshine an she looked after us great. When it was time to watch the Flames /​Oilers game the manager bought us a little speaker to listen to the game. So the rest of the lounge could listen to the music. Thku for a lovely evening.

I’ve been avoiding Applebee’s for awhile now because of bad food but since every place in the area was closed after watching a movie I thought I’ll give this place another chance. I ordered the sizzling shrimp and broccoli plate. It looked like a TV dinner, not appetizing at all. It was too sweet and the vegetables were over cooked. The only good thing about our visit tonight was the fast service which might be because they were about to close. I understand so not a big deal. I just hope that they will revisit their menu and make a dramatic improvement. Sorry I won’t be back soon. Another thing, the rice was undercooked. It was bad. The visit was a waste of time and money.

It’s good to see the building on the corner of 36^th and Sunridge Mall (yes there is a street name, but you can’t miss the Applebee’s) where the old Cheesecake café used to be sporting an Applebee’s. I love Applebee’s. And I love that there is an affordable lunch duo right now. The soup and Salad combo also rolls into a half-​salad or soup and sandwich combo. It was reasonable and my girlfriend and I liked it.
It’s a good go to if you want a simple lunch after shopping or just to go out and have lunch with a friend. What I’m really excited to try are their drinks deals and their Friday night music.
Admittedly because I’m a «if I can cook it at home, why buy it at a restaurant «kind of person, I usually go for the things on the menu I don’t often make at home but what earned this Applebee’s four stars was their service. I can’t get friendly service at home, since I’m the cook, waitperson and kitchen staff, too! It didn’t hurt that the manager himself ‘manned’ the ‘hostess station’ and he did a fine job. That the manager can sub in anywhere without resentment showing speaks highly of how he treats his staff. I like that in a restaurant. I watched the wait staff with children … they were patient kind and they took their time.
They have take out too, and dinner for two which would be great before or after a theatre date!
And the restaurant is clean with a decent décor. I will be back and let y’all know what the music and drinks are like. And don’t miss the Blondie if you’re just in the area and want to have a coffee and a treat. They are absolutely The Best Thing about Applebee’s and definitely big enough to share.

They keep changing the taste of the meals, some service is good but most of the time it’s ok, it’s very slow even when there are like three ppl! I am disappointed, it used to be amazing but know
I also think that Applebee’s smells inside their restaurants, I am usually not picky but this draws the line. The food is also way over priced!
All of their adds seem like everyone is having the time of their lives but really it’s like the desert in their! I hope Applebee’s is reading this so they can learn from their mistakes!
Probably won’t be back

we were here on boxing day 2014, it was not busy at all, like a handful of patrons only. so, we ordered, our drinks came in a reasonable time, our food… loke OMG it took at least 45min. there were 4 of us, it was NOT a hard to make either, i had grilled chicken… which is really dry and rubbery, i cant say about the others, but it was horrible it was… didnt get refill for my tasteless icedtea… so dissappointed.
2 stars because, at least their alcoholic drinks were good, my sister and bro did enjoy it.

Service tonight a bit slow. Wife’s stir fry had too much sauce with uncooked rice. My bourbon steak was flavourful but the toughest piece of meat I’ve had in years. The knife could barely cut it.
Probably won’t be back.

Bad food worse Customer service. Went there for lunch with my toddler. Order chicken strip and fries for him a day Asian shrimp for me. His came out fine the mine came out on a skillet with the sauce bubbling and shooting off the plate which she put right on front of me and my son. Took a bite yup first bite my shrimp was peeled so I put it aside for her to take it away. 10 minutes pass no waitress manager walks by looks and me and keeps walking. So just go up front they had to go find my waitress and got charged full price. Also the place wasn’t busy there were 3 tables that’s had guests. Never will I go back or suggest these awful place

So far I’ve been here twice. I had two pretty good meals. The interior is a little fancier than the Applebee’s in America. The wait staff dress better as well. They are friendly and happy to accommodate when I wanted to substitute due to dietary needs.

WTF happened to Applebee’s? Used to be one of my favorite restaurants. They didn’t just change the menu, they changed the taste. Mediocre at best. I am holding out hope that the other one at Country Hills is still good.

I sat at the bar and it changed my restaurant experience. It was my first time going to an Applebee’s and it was very homey when we walked in. The service was excellent and everyone was very nice. I loved the food as well, it took me longer to figure out what to get because everything looked so good. I tried one of their mucho sized drinks and holy it’s huge! This place is pretty good and I’ll keep going to this place.

The food was AmAzInG!!! The service was very friendly! By far the best service of any restaurant that I’ve been to in Calgary yet. The kitchen didn’t see the note to substitute mashed potatoes for fries, so they ended up bringing my partner both… at no extra charge! Very pleased with everything, will totally be returning!

Quick summary: Not bad, not great… But I’ll be back to try it again.
Positives:
1) Friendly service.
2) Good brownie.
3) Enjoyed the fajita roll up.
4) Nice décor/​ambiance
5) Lounge has many tvs, if you’re there for a game.
6) Menu has a 2 can dine for $ 25/​$ 30 page that seems like a good deal (we didn’t try it though).
Negatives:
1) Feels pricey for, what seems like a kitchen that would come to a standstill without their microwave (aka most items look pre-​made, ready to be nuked and plated but you still pay $$$)
2) cold mushrooms.
3) Dense, cold-​ish fries.
4) Service was very pleasant, but not terribly attentive. Not sure that was her fault, they might be understaffed.
5) Redundant menu items? Not really a negative but still odd, for what’s a rather large menu?
Summary: It’s a combo of Boston Pizza and Montana’s. Quality is lacking for the price point (felt like it averaged $ 16 for most entrees), but (sadly) on par for the northeast. Having said that, for a place to just chill with friends, it’ll do. I’m also willing to be patient with a place that’s still new.

This area needed something like this — It’s not fantastic or in any way outstanding but not bad either. I’d rate it as an average place to go if you want some variety.