Applebee's Grill + Bar

Gwendolyn is the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went to Applebees in Belvidere today for lunch. The first thing we noticed was the poor condition of the parking lot.
When we were Seated, we noticed the music was quite loud. The ceiling speaker in our seating area was hanging out of the ceiling tile. No wonder it was so loud.
Many pictures had been taken off the walls. It had the look of a location either getting ready for a major overhaul, or one that is closing.
We have eaten here many times over many years. The food is always good and the service is great. I was saddened to see the place in such disrepair and even sadder to believe it might close.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great combo meals

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My steak was done just like requested. Broccoli and green beans were awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can't order more than one drink anymore,can't order drinks custom anymore and normally make noodles EXTRA soggy this is the last time I will ever come to Applebee's until the final day of permanent closing and I would stear clear of the onion soup, it's the only place that puts swiss in an onion soup. The server was the best part of the night I also learned that chef Mic is the hardest-working chef ribs come precooked and they even somehow managed to mess that up the chips we're like rubber and the ribs had more crack then the chips did, couldn't even stomach the mashed potatoes the only good thing that came out of there was the spinach artichoke dip and we all know that is also microwaved but still so good I ordered the all you can eat and couldn't even stomach more than one plate and I didn't even finish it the only good thing was the drinks and the waitress but you're limited on what they can make for you when it comes to the drinks.
Also the prices went up while the food quality went down. Where does that make sense? Welcome to Illinois I guess

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Dont understand why this restaurant isn't busier, food is great, resturant is clean and the server was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I mean, I know this isn't a steak restaurant, but when I order a 25 dollar steak I should expect it to be cooked the way I asked. My wife and I order the same steak, same way, hers was done great, mine on the other hand could not be finished as it was way to raw. Looked like it was browned flipped browned done. I would understand if both steaks were done that way, but to have one done right and one totally wrong, that is what I cant understand, that's just poor cooking. and why I am rating this place a one.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Melanie was a great server you go girl!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good ok. Most are too spicy for me. Great oriental chicken salad. Separated so the back of the restaurant is warm

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

We had to push our own tables together there was 5 of us all adults which was sat at a 4 person table? WHY?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Bun on burger soaked in cooking oil fell apart. Should have complained but I did not. Fries had an aged oil taste. This place never appears to improve. Back to chilis 5 miles further away.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Ordered two 12oz ribeye steaks for take out and a hamburger. Over half of the steak was all fat and grizzle and what was edible was basically raw. (we ordered them medium rare). Note we paid 25.99 for the steak and an additional $3.99 for the waffle fries and the cesar salad. We also ordered a cheeseburger and it was average at best. We spent $81 dollars plus a healthy tip. I would recommend picking a different location or a different restaurant all together.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

We wanted to get out of the house as a family, and Belvidere only has a handful of actual restaurants. We took a chance on apples bees, the parking lot was close to empty! Our lucky day! We should have saw that and took out business elsewhere

Immediately walked in, and got seated and nothing was wrong, besides it was so slow for a Saturday night.
The raspberry tea was terrible, husband couldn’t finish it, just pure raspberry syrup.
We ordered out food, and was highly dissatisfied.

Husband ordered a steak, and got more fat on it than actual meat. They didn’t even try to cut off the fat.
I ordered a simple cheese burger, and I’ve had more flavor come from a McDonald’s cheese burger than the one I had.
The fries were good, no complaints there.
And the kids meals were fine.

Our service was amazing and we didn’t want to make a fuss at the restaurant ( as everyone in there would have heard everything) 72$ for VERY mediocre food. Next time I’ll just stick with our gut and go someplace else. Culver’s never disappoints 😅

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Servers were good. Food always arrive luke warm and not fully cooked. Not the first time receiving luke warm food. Also, your heaters are throwing cold air at me!!! This is January, and needs to be fixed. I am COLD!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 5

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kids friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Loaded Macaroni & Cheese, Kids Mac and Cheese, Burger and Fries, Crunchy Onion Rings