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Applebee's Grill + Bar

Restaurant Cafe Hamburger restaurant Family restaurant American restaurant Diner Bar and grill Steak house Traditional us american restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Milltown


Address

324 Ryders Ln, Milltown, NJ 08850

Website

restaurants.applebees.com

Contact

(732) 651-8151

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) service (17) server (17) time (14) order (12) experience (11) table (10) attentive (10) amazing (8) minutes (7)
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  • 5/5 L. L. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for a dinner with friends. Cute traditional Applebees. Food was good, I always like their fried chicken. Our party also had Classic appetizer, Bourbon chicken w/shrimp, and a burger. All were good. Wait team is amazing, understaffed yet very professional and friendly. Jorge at our table made our evening with excellent service. Would definitely recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gustavo C. 1 year ago on Google
    I came in late and was seated quickly and got my food quickly and it was cooked to perfection and everything came as I asked. Thank you Cassidy for servicing our table and to the host Dana for seating us promptly they were both very kind and chill
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ylsme H. 9 months ago on Google
    It was good. Service was good. We came in around 9pm, it wasn't busy. Chicken wings were good but the Chicken Wonton Tacos tasted different..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Julio R. 1 year ago on Google
    We waited 20 minutes just to get a table. It was empty. Waited another 20 min to then even get waiter. Get all the order and forgets our appetizer and my daughter meal completely. Had to ask twice to get her order. The steak was ordered medium and got it burnt. The marinara sauce was so old and thick I could have stuck it on the wall. After all that I didn’t even finish eating and was like here’s your check. Worse experience at any Applebees ever. Won’t return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Musa Y. 1 year ago on Google
    NOT CINNABONS. I am in awe at how bad the Cinnabons look, I almost mistook it for a piece of feces. The dip was way too thick, plastic- like, almost as if I could taste the factory process that this batch of semi edible item went through. Will never order again!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 scheby N. 1 year ago on Google
    Two types of people eat here, one is someone who stumbled in and forgot how bad this place is, the other is someone who has never eaten anywhere better than fast food. The food here was so bad even my kids wouldn't eat the kids meals. I can't blame them, I tried them. Nasty! The adult entree's where tiny overpriced and sad, we ordered two steaks, leather balls of meat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maggie G. 6 months ago on Google
    Great time Food was good I had the ribs and you only need half a grill to eat them. Dessert was Cinnabon minis So good. The kids had all you can eat boneless wings. The staff was perfect The place is starting to get sticky and aged. A makeover is needed. Like rip up those rugs and pull down those walls. Remove those wall partitions All and all 6 out of 10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren De S. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    The food was as good as it gets. However the SERVICE was AMAZING. Her name was Molly and was by far the best server I’ve ever had she was hardworking and stayed on top of me and my family of 7. My grandma was sick and kinda choking on the chicken wonton tacos but molly offered to help feed her and that was so kind, it’s restored my faith in humanity. She made sure everything was taken care of, you’d think the margaritas were bottomless the way she’d never let my glass be empty!!! My children specifically loved her also because she had crayons for them to color with in her beige tote bag. Her kindness made the food taste so much better than what it was. She deserves a raise!

  • 5/5 aditi s. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I can't even begin to explain how accommodating and amazing the service was as well as the food. My server (Molly) was such a gem. As soon as I walked in I saw how packed the place was and she seemed like she had a lot of tables to cover, but that didn't stop her from taking her time to make sure I felt welcome and did not make me feel like a burden. Her service was quick and efficient and even took time to accommodate all my allergies! (Trust me I have a lot). My child wanted mozzarella sticks so bad but is such a picky eater and wanted all her mozzarella sticks to be cut into 3's and refused to let me do it. Molly stopped what she was doing and came to check if everything was alright and took the food back to the kitchen and came out w mozzarella sticks cut perfectly as my child wanted. What a gem. I truly enjoyed everything Molly did for me and how much she did to accommodate me and my child. If you haven't been to this Applebees, make sure you go and pray you get a server truly as wonderful as Molly is.

  • 5/5 Promiti G. 2 years ago on Google
    We truly enjoyed the meal at Applebees. I ordered a shrimp with sirloin and my husband ordered the black bean quesadillas. The food tasted good and portioned perfectly. Not too much or less which I like because I hate wasting food. Although the Margherita I ordered was a whole lot more than I expected but not complaining. Perfect end to the week.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kelly Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Went here today and asked to be seated at the booth. The hostess looked extremely confused by this request and went to ask someone where to seat us. She came back and seated us in a section no one else was in. We waited for 25 minutes and not a single person came to our table to take our order or ask if we had been taken care of. A family of 4 came in 10 minutes after us and was seated at the table diagonal from us in the same section. They were greeted immediately by a server who took their drink orders, brought back their drinks, and took their food orders. Still, no one came to us. Then a waitress passed by to go to the POS system and I told her we had been there 20 minutes and no one had come to our table and asked politely if she could get our server for us. She said yes and left and I saw her talking to the manager approximately 4 or so minutes later asking who was in our section. The manager looked directly at me so I assumed we would get served soon. Still, no one came and the manager proceeded to do work with another server in the bar area. Two servers walked back and forth past us to use the POS system and no one ever spoke to see if we were being helped or to take our order. We did not even have silverware on the table. After being there for approximately 30-35 minutes with no service we left. Worst experience I’ve ever had here and we’ve been here many times over the years.

  • 5/5 Kevin N. 5 months ago on Google
    Haven't been to Applebee's in a while and I have had mixed experiences but this one was great. Waitress was awesome food came out delicious and the $5 drinks are super good. Was kinda empty for a Sunday but it was nice.

  • 5/5 rebecca r. 4 months ago on Google
    food was okay, Dana was our server. So silly and attentive. Took care of us really well, amazing. 100% will go again

  • 3/5 Kenya O. 2 years ago on Google
    The waitress Jen was so awesome! She would get 10 star's. The Blackened Cajun Shrimp Penne didn't have much flavor for the price but it was filling w/o a appetizer. The drink was delicious and flavorful but not much alcohol. Guess you can't beat that price for 5 buck's. Nextime I'll come for Happy Hour, skip the Pasta and try their appetizers.

  • 5/5 Youtube S. 4 months ago on Google
    We have been going to this Applebees regularly for years at least once a month and always had a great experience until last time but I want to thank their senior executive manager Mel for getting involved and fixing things and really making this last visit one of our best ever. Plus I had never tried their ribs before and wow, some of the best I ever had even compared to a few fancy BBQ places so a huge thank you to senior executive manager Mel.

  • 1/5 jaime B. 7 months ago on Google
    Came here with my husband on a slow night. Our server Anastasia didn’t have a welcoming attitude at all. We paid our bill and she didn’t give us our change back. I didn’t mention it & still tipped over 18%. We ordered food to-go before we left and she still got the order completely wrong.

  • 4/5 Kenneth N. 6 months ago on Google
    My experience at Applebee's was a mix. The food was decent, nothing extraordinary, but the waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the person at the front seemed a bit disinterested in their role. Overall, it was an okay dining experience with some highlights and areas for improvement.

  • 4/5 jess 6 months ago on Google
    mediocre atmosphere, standard applebees/ chilis/ common chain similar. blackened salmon was very good, though even with garlic mashed potatoes + broccoli was not the most filling. still pretty good! server was very nice and attentive even while training a new waitress.

  • 4/5 Meriam B. 8 months ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Applebee’s, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with comfortable seating and a friendly ambiance. The restaurant was well-maintained and clean, which added to the overall positive impression. The menu offered a wide variety of options to cater to different tastes. From mouthwatering appetizers to delicious entrees, there was something for everyone. I particularly enjoyed my steak and appetizers , which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The service was top-notch. The staff was attentive and courteous, making sure that all our needs were met throughout the meal. They were knowledgeable about the menu and provided helpful recommendations when we were undecided about what to order. The wait time for our food was reasonable, and everything was served hot and fresh. It was evident that the kitchen staff takes pride in their work, as each dish was beautifully presented. What impressed me the most was the value for money. The portion sizes were generous, and the quality of the food was excellent, making it a great dining option for families and groups. Overall, my experience at Applebee’s was delightful, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a casual dining spot with delicious food and attentive service.

  • 5/5 George S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fascinating. I am impressed. My waiter was Marc, and he was absolutely lovely. He ensured I was doing well, and if I needed anything. The food was brought out on time and it was GREAT. I was impressed by the service I received, and being famous on YouTube, this deserves a review. I will be coming in soon to thank the staff and managers for their continuous hard work.

  • 4/5 Jes J. 11 months ago on Google
    First time back in 5 years. This establishment has been consister with friendly neighborhood vibes and adequate food/ service. 9.4/10

  • 4/5 Juan R. 9 months ago on Google
    Yesterday we had a diner with my family Pretty much everything was fine but the mashed potato they have no flavor at all my daughter she order baby back rib. It was good and we ordered three burgers and it was good to serve. It was good but they only think it was a mass potato doesn’t have a flavor at all.

  • 5/5 Local Guide N. 1 year ago on Google
    Carside to go was easy to order online and super fast pick up

  • 2/5 sheila c. 1 year ago on Google
    The service isn’t the best. We asked to watch the Yankees game and the tv box didn’t work so they just didn’t care. Then our waiter was more worried about being on his phone and rubbing the other waitresses back to be concerned about our table and making sure we have water or giving us our check. The food was as expected, the wings were cold but the service was terrible.

  • 1/5 Juan Carlos R. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I waited 20+ minutes at our table and nobody came to serve us. So we stood up and walked out after seeing people seated and getting served, but before we did, we asked the server at the next table, who literally went up to serve 2 people who had just sat down, if we were invisible or something. I also got a manager and explained the situation; what a horrible night.

  • 1/5 cynthia t. 2 years ago on Google
    We picked up a curbside order , when we got home we were enjoying our spinach artichoke dip when we found at the bottom of the cup a long piece of steak. Was this a recycled dip ?? From someone else’s plate ?? Very disappointed .

  • 5/5 Randy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Applebee's never disappoints. Prices are going up all over the place so they have the 2 for $24, $28 or $32 but still a good value. Not just getting a discount on 2 meals but you either get 2 salads or an appetizer included

  • 5/5 Jerry P. 1 year ago on Google
    $12.99 All you can eat wings and fries. My wife refilled once. I refilled twice. (It's WINGS guys. Boneless WINGS!) 5 flavors and served with Coleslaw. We went early at 4:30. Very quiet, good service. We each had a large delicious margarita. A really good meal and nice atmosphere for only 40 bucks. This is a "limited time" special. We'll try to go back again before it expires. It was THAT good!!!

  • 4/5 Lisa S. 1 year ago on Google
    They were short handed, but our server was amazing. We saw her hustling around the restaurant, but her customer service never wavered. She repeated or order back to us, got us our drinks quickly, checked to make sure our food was correct once it arrived, refilled or drinks without us having to ask, and she did this all with a smile.

  • 1/5 Amanda S. 1 year ago on Google
    The blonde chunky hostess is the worst. The managers are utterly incompetent too and lack a backbone when it comes to making employees do their actual jobs. The host was more concerned about her friends than doing her job the other night and got nasty with customers when they spoke up. Service was horrible I won’t be returning here and I think I’ll be speaking with corporate as well. Horrible experience. Do yourself a favor and skip this location!!!

  • 5/5 Johnny O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to spend time with friends. Customer service is great and the staff is extremely professional and polite. Food is so delicious and the selection of drinks is great. Not bad ambience inside. I visited this place twice and had only good experience.

  • 5/5 Tyrone L. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiter was super helpful! The drinks weren’t as good as the other Applebees on (they know how to make the perfect Margarita so it feels like we are getting more than just one drink) but the food was super flavorful here!

  • 5/5 Mina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nick was such an amazing and attentive supervisor/bartender, very easy going and loved his energy! Would recommend asking for him anytime you get the chance. He truly represents the love for customer satisfaction, he took care of me and my family without any hesitation! will definitely be coming back.

  • 4/5 Chelsea F. 8 months ago on Google
    Brought family here and idk if it was a different cook but the food wasn’t good. They fried my husbands fish too much that it felt like a rock but thankfully the service was nice enough to take it off the bill. And then my aunts Alfredo pasta was very dry. But overall everything was okay.

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Been here a few times but it’s my 1 review. The atmosphere is always chill & inviting, every time I’ve gone it’s been clean and the food on point. My waitress has been Chazmine a few times and each time she is top notch! She’s super friendly and attentive. There was even 1 time I was having a ruff day and couldn’t decide what to order, she was so patient with me and explained some different options, I decided on the chicken wontons and they were superb!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelina R. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Our server Chazmine did an amazing job as our server the night I went with my family! She was extremely nice and attentive to anything we needed. The food was good as always and came out in a timely manner. I will be coming to this Applebee’s again in the future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Me and my mom came here for lunch after shopping all day and the food was good as usual however we had wonderful service. Our servers name was Chazmine and she was very quick with bringing our food out, very helpful and very charismatic! we will be requesting her every time we come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raisa L. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    I went to eat there not long ago and might have been the best experience ever. Our server chazmine made sure we were good the whole time. She was amazing. The best server I have seen in any restaurant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leslie P. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    I went in last weekend for half apps which is usually a hit or miss with applebees with many people rushing and not giving good service to try and get us out fast. Our server Zach was absolutely amazing! He was patient and kind and attentive. He was hands down the best server we’ve had from this location. Will come back just because of him! Our food was hot and came in a timely manner. Overall great experience!

  • 5/5 Bill M. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Solid pub food offering as you would expect (the beer could have been a little colder). That said, our service (provided by Molly), was exceptional! She was friendly, attentive and obviously works very hard. She made the trip worth it and we will be back.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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