Applebee’s opened its first restaurant at Decatur Georgia in 1980. It was then named T.J. Applebee Rx for Edibles & Elixirs. They have been operating for more than 3 decades now. This restaurant was founded by Bill Palmer and TJ Palmer. Currently, the giant food chain has almost 1,800 locations worldwide.
This restaurant is well known for their sumptuous food, affordability and excellent service. They do have a long list of menus which surely you can choose from. Starting from their appetizers, soups & side salads, pasta, steaks & ribs, chicken, seafoods, burgers & sandwiches, and last but not the least their luscious desserts!
This place is considered iconic already in the United States simply because of their enduring brand. Considered as a casual dining restaurant, this place surely has a place in every local folk living nearby. It’s very affordable combos and military like servings, I have no doubt that you will be going back to this restaurant over and over again.
Applebee’s largest competitors are TGI Friday’s, Chili’s and Ruby Tuesdays. Competition is quite large in the casual dining category. Actually, consumers are having a hard time to choose which one is considered to be the best. Here are some treats that you might want to try when you dine at Applebee’s.
DOUBLE-GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS
This sumptuous meal is slow cooked to perfection to make the bone fall off the meat. It is usually slathered with your choice of sauce. It may be Spicy Texas Barbecue sauce or Honey Barbecue sauce. This meal is typically served with 2 side dishes of your choice.
8 oz. TOP SIRLOIN
Another meal you should not miss! This USDA top sirloin cooked extremely well (customer’s preference if they want it served rare, medium rare, medium well or well done) and typically served hot off the grill.
BOURBON STREET STEAK
A classic New Orleans USDA select top sirloin is jazzed up with cajun spices and garlic sauteed in butter topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Usually best served with beer!
The WHISKY BACON BURGER
This best selling burger consists of applewood smoked bacon seared into an all-beef patty smothered with fireball whisky infused steak sauce, crispy onions and melted cheese. The beef is so tender and juicy that it really melts in your mouth. Surely a sumptuous meal for any diner that would order this.
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MELTDOWN
If you are in search of indulgence, then this 1070 calories dessert is for you! The TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MELTDOWN is definitely a sugar rush dessert that you should not miss. The texture, mixture of flavors and tremendous chocolate experience are all in here. It is usually paired with vanilla ice cream which actually balances the overall experience.
Applebee’s has been in the business for 4 decades. Over the years, Applebee’s restaurant continued to expand their long list menu. Surely any diner would be overwhelmed by such a range of choices. As a food critic, I am very fond of their wide variety of choices to eat. It helps me decide what particular dish I want on that particular moment. It is also satisfying to see appealing pictures of food. It makes you excited and eager to see your preferred meal for that particular day.
Overall, Applebee’s great food and service has been widely appreciated by the Americans and immigrants too. With their family oriented type of ambiance, surely this place is a hit for families who love to get together during weekends. It enables them to enjoy precious time with their loved ones at the same time having a great treat from Applebee’s.
So if you are fond of western dishes, this is the right place for you. Food, Ambiance and Service is excellent.. Price too is definitely affordable. This place may not give you a jaw dropping experience yet the overall satisfaction you get is surely worth it.
