Applebee's Apple Valley

Large mainstay chain keeps me coming back. May not have that “made from scratch” feel but overall quality makes a decent meal at a reasonable price. Soft padded booths, chairs and tables decorated with local and National sports memorabilia makes this a step above the average sports bar. Has a comfortable feel. We like to take advantage of their on-going 2 for $22 deal, with a choice of appetizers or Caesar salads and 2 entrees. First was a good portion of their honey barbecue boneless chicken wings. In the eyes of a wings connoisseur may not pass muster but we find them enjoyable. Our entrees were the always-go-to Oriental Chicken salad and the never-tried-before Fiesta Lime chicken. On the Oriental Salad, a good portion of crispy breaded chicken tenders over a bed of fresh Asian greens, rice noodles and almonds tossed in an Oriental vinaigrette. A breadstick comes with it. Fiesta Lime Chicken is an ample size zesty lime glazed, grilled chicken breast smothered in tangy Mexi-ranch and melted cheddar cheese. Served on a bed of crispy tortilla strips and a side of Spanish rice and house made pico de gallo. Good flavor with a little kick. Collin was our go-to-guy and he was on his game. Good food, good prices, good service.

I personally approach most sit down as being as good as you make it, meaning if you're willing to customize your plate, you'll generally have a good experience. So how about cleanliness and staff attitude then? Cleanliness I would rate average. Staff I would rate as excellent, anyone who's worked food knows what hard work looks like, and they certainly work hard. Staffing seems like the issue lowering this businesses score more than anything else, not enough hands to get all the work done.