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Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A popular chain restaurant offering hearty American comfort food with a convenient location on Branson's strip, ideal for a casual meal.

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*Delicious Food*

Applebee's Grill + Bar

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Must-see attractions

A popular chain restaurant offering hearty American comfort food with a convenient location on Branson's strip, ideal for a casual meal.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Enjoy hearty American favorites in a friendly atmosphere, perfect for a casual meal before or after entertainment."

TIP

Avoid Peak Hours

To prevent long waits for seating and food, consider visiting during off-peak hours.

Try Recommended Dishes

Don't miss out on customer favorites like the apple pie ice cream dessert or prime beef dipper.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens Saturday 11AM

Cuisine

American

Price

Mid-range

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Medium

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Fiesta Lime Chicken

Fiesta Lime Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken breasts glazed with zesty lime, served with mexi-ranch and smothered in a creamy cheddar cheese blend.

Steak & Ribs

Steak & Ribs

Enjoy a delicious 6 oz. sirloin steak cooked to perfection, served with creamy mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Convenient Location

Convenient Location

Located on the strip near popular attractions like Club 57, making it a great stop before or after entertainment.

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Avoid Peak Hours

To prevent long waits for seating and food, consider visiting during off-peak hours.

Try Recommended Dishes

Don't miss out on customer favorites like the apple pie ice cream dessert or prime beef dipper.

Online Reservations for Savings

Make online reservations to receive free vouchers for Tanger Outlets Branson coupon books.

Order via Tablet

Consider using the in-table tablet for ordering, as some staff may prioritize it over traditional service.

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Avoid Peak Hours

To prevent long waits for seating and food, consider visiting during off-peak hours.

Try Recommended Dishes

Don't miss out on customer favorites like the apple pie ice cream dessert or prime beef dipper.

Online Reservations for Savings

Make online reservations to receive free vouchers for Tanger Outlets Branson coupon books.

Order via Tablet

Consider using the in-table tablet for ordering, as some staff may prioritize it over traditional service.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

While some diners rave about specific dishes like the Fiesta Lime Chicken and steak, citing delicious flavors and good portions, others have encountered significant service issues, including long wait times, inattentive staff, and concerns about food quality, particularly with fried items. The atmosphere can be noisy, and some reviews mention cleanliness concerns.

"We just had one of the best restaurant meals in a while. Both of us got the Fiesta Lime grilled Chicken breasts. The chicken was perfectly cooked. Tener, Suculent with a burst of lime flavor. The sauce was good enough to eat by itself. You can tell how much I liked it in the photo. Food was served hot and the strawberry lemonade was ice cold. My wife and I loved it."

Daniel & Patricia Horton

"Granted, it was somewhat late (10:30 pm) when we arrived at the restaurant. We were greeted by whom I believe was the manager on duty. Gave him my name and # in the party, which was just the wife and I. He said it would be about 10-15 minutes.
I waited about 7 minutes and wanted to get something to drink while we waited. Went up to the bar and waited about 5 minutes before I just gave up. No greeting by bartender or anyone. Too worried about singing Happy Birthday to someone else.
At 11:15, we were finally seated in a booth at the back of the restaurant by a larger party who was paying out. The bartender finally came over at 11:20pm. and got us something to drink.
Our server was splendid and made sure everything was in order with the food."

Ron Bliss

"Haven't been here in a couple years... Went past it tonight and said, hey, why not.

First we're "greeted" by a mope. "Two?". Yes two, how are you doing tonight?. "This way". Ummm ok... She drops the menus on the table and continues walking. Wow. Starting it off right I see.

The waitress is nice but is training someone new so she's not paying attention to anything else going on.

We order the 2 for$25 special they have going on. We're sitting there 40 minutes until the food comes out. We finally get it, it's a cheeseburger and fry and a bacon chicken sandwich and fry. We asked if they forgot about us... Waitress said it was a thick piece of chicken so they had to refry it 3x's to cook it. Well that's a red flag.

We split the burger and chicken sandwich... Both bite into the chicken... Immediately spit it out. Disgusting. Not only cook it 3x, but it's cooked in old grease. Fryers must not have been changed in a month. Just because you filter the grease every few days does not make it clean new grease. We try the fries, same disgusting old grease flavor.

It's that stank grease flavor that coats your throat and sits in your gullet and makes you want to throw it all up to try and get it out of your system.

The burger was plain but edible. So, $30 for each of us to eat a 1/2 burger. Wow.

It was so bad I brought the chicken and fry home to photo and show you... I've never done this before, but I really feel I needed to make the effort to warm anyone who wants to read this.

Ah yes, as we were walking out people were waiting to get in. Some guy asked how long we waited... I said we got right in, took 40 minutes for the food but do yourself a favor and don't get anything fried because it's old old grease and not edible. So just trying to help someone out before they waste their money and feel like greasy crap all night."

Brian Smith

What People Like

Delicious Fiesta Lime Chicken
Tender steaks
Friendly atmosphere

What People Dislike

Inattentive and slow service
Long wait times
Inconsistent food quality (especially fried items)

Frequently Asked Questions

Diners often recommend the Fiesta Lime grilled Chicken breasts and quesadillas. The 2 for $25 special is also a popular choice.

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Yes, you can make online reservations and receive free vouchers for Tanger Outlets Branson coupon books.

Branson Restaurants

It's recommended to avoid peak hours to prevent long wait times for both seating and food.

Applebee's often has a 2 for $25 special, and making online reservations can yield shopping savings vouchers.

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Reviews are mixed; while some praise the servers, others report inattentive staff, long waits, and a 'help yourself' approach.

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Some recent reviews indicate that the parking lot can be unusually dark at night, with speculation that it's intentional to deter customers.

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The 6 oz. Steak dinner was delicious and the sirloin was so tender, and medium rare, as ordered. . The sides were cooked exceptionally well. The broccoli was steamed perfectly and the garlic mashed potatoes were so creamy and smooth. I appreciate the cucumbers and tomatoes were already cut up on the side salad. Loved the ranch dressing. This meal was part of the 2 for $25 deal. When the online order arrived, via DoorDash, the food was still hot and ready to eat. Thank you. It was a great meal! ". "Usually Applebees hits the mark. Unfortunately the Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin* did not. First, it was over cooked. Secondly it had the texture of liver. Something was definitely wrong with the steak and had to be tossed. Definitely won't order this again.". A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce.

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