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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 Mankato


Address

1900 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001

Website

restaurants.applebees.com

Contact

(507) 216-8200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.7K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (15) great (12) good (11) server (8) nice (6) table (6)
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  • 5/5 Tod S. 2 years ago on Google
    I go here often. Great service, great food, reasonable prices, clean. Sit at the bar and get exceptional service. Great franchise, well run.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carl M. 2 years ago on Google
    We have the 2 for 27 dinner, I had the 8 oz steak wife had the chicken and shrimp. Steak was done to perfection and no complaints on the chicken and shrimp. Also had top shelf margarita. Food was great, served hot, wait staff was very good. Typical American food. All around good experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pmans 10 months ago on Google
    We’ve always enjoyed the young vibe atmosphere & food served here. My hubby enjoys burger with Onion Rings & a beer🍺 and I enjoy the drinks 🍹and the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp with Patatoes meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjamin F. 1 year ago on Google
    Applebee's was a great place! Me and the other Elders went there to get food right before we had a big church meeting. The service was great and the new Mountain Dew flavor they have is pretty good. The food came out really fast and it was super delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace B. 6 months ago on Google
    Roxy is an absolute queen when it comes to the service industry. This woman deserves a raise. She kept the drinks full, tummy’s happy, and customers overly content. She is the sweetest woman and such a joy. I felt right at home with her as our server.

  • 5/5 Chamath H. 2 years ago on Google
    Ambiance was very good. Very cozy place. Food was also very good. Greate Service. Highly recomended.

  • 3/5 Mark W. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice relaxing atmosphere. Thank you Jennifer for the freindly service. Half price appetizer (Spinach Artichoke dip) was nice. My friend liked her Oriental Chicken Salad but my 6oz. Sirloin Steak was tough and flavorless. Probably the worst steak I've ever had. We'll be back but not for steak.

  • 5/5 Emily C. 5 months ago on Google
    Perfect Mother & Grown Daughter lunch date!! Staff attentive, courteous not just to us but notice same enthusiasm as the group before. Phenomenal food, so much to take home! An absolutely cherry on the top to a great day experience :D

  • 4/5 Marlowe G. 4 months ago on Google
    The food was pretty good. We had two entrées and like everything else, the price had gone up since we were here last. We didn't have desserts, and only one appetizer, so a thorough review would not be reasonable. The server was very aware and helpful with table service, suggested beverage and menu options. Overall, the restaurant has not changed. I would like to see some updates as it is showing its age. This Applebee's continues to be a good place for a quick bite or slightly relaxed atmosphere of you arrive at non peak hours.

  • 2/5 Veronica R. 4 months ago on Google
    Our server didn't seem to know what she was doing... for example, she forgot to bring all the toppings for my son's quesadilla. When I asked for the tomatoes and lettuce, she said yes, then stood and casually chatted with the table next to us for nearly over 5 minutes before going to grab the items, and STILL DIDN'T BRING THE LETTUCE, ONLY THE TOMATO. I left it alone. Also, when we first arrived, the host didn't offer us a high chair for my toddler (19 months). I'm 35 weeks pregnant, so it was extra difficult to hold him still. We ended up standing awkwardly by our table for over 3 minutes, basically wrestling my toddler until someone noticed and was able to get us a high chair. I've been a server for over 6 years, and I'm usually super understanding of mistakes and little issues along the way, but it was completely frustrating dealing with one issue after another. Afterwards, the server just took our payment and walked away, not saying "thank you" or "enjoy your evening", which I have literally always done in my years of serving. I was confused, thinking maybe we had been rude to her at some point, but this server really just didn't do a good job at all. I can't tell if she was just having a bad day, or just is very inexperienced in the food/hospitality industry. So unfortunately, that was a one and done experience for us at this location.

  • 5/5 KikiBakuSh!j!ma 6 months ago on Google
    Roxy/Roxanne on PM late shift was AMAZING! VERY sweet lady who served us, she got busy toward the end, but she kept her composure & once caught up she got back to us. She handled things very well! We are both managers in hospitality who have worked in food & it was a breath of fresh air to see how amazingly she handled the pressure!

  • 3/5 Megan O. 9 months ago on Google
    Applebee's is very hit or miss on all levels. The last couple times I've been there it's been alright. I really like the half price apps, the wonton tacos 🌮 are bomb!

  • 5/5 Bernadette S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful service from our waitress Abigail and manager Lisa! We had a large party (10) with a couple of children and special needs daughter. Both were super friendly and very attentive to our family, even despite an unexpected meltdown with our special needs daughter. When asked if we were celebrating a special day, we received such warmth and caring when we shared that we visit every year on this day in memory of one of our loved ones. Thank you both for making our night memorable!!

  • 5/5 Michelle H. 9 months ago on Google
    Service was terrific 💯👍!!! Dessert is amazing and I highly recommend the chocolate cake dessert! I'm just sorry we left our to-go box on the table! I'll be back! 🤗😁👌🥰😎🎈

  • 1/5 taleahrdz 11 months ago on Google
    you ruined my birthday. i ordered a 4 cheese pasta and you guys gave me a 3 cheese pasta. first off whos ordering pasta with nasty grilled chicken and tomatoes on top, second off i want this off the menu asap no rocky.

  • 4/5 Diane H. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the fish and chips with french onion soup to go. The fish was superb, the fries were cold but tasty, and the onion soup was abysmal. Don't get the soup to go. It was a very small portion for $3.99.

  • 2/5 Brooke F. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't remember exactly what they are called but I ordered the double crispy chicken wings. I asked the server beforehand if they would actually be crispy because I don't like that flabby fat layer not rendered out to which she said yes they are really crispy , they were not at all. Another person in our party had pasts that was so dry he had to ask for more sauce and my daughter's cheese quesadillas looked as if they had been microwaved. The cheese was burnt to the point that it wasn't even ooey gooey like it should be. It was hard and gross. I ordered a margarita because it came with endless chips and salsa and figured why not? We will have something to snack on while we wait for our food. The margarita tasted like they used all triple sec and lime and the glass wasn't even rimmed with salt , needless to say I didn't take more than 2 sips before I pushed it away. We got one order of chips and salsa that between four people was never replenished and we finished them within 5 minutes and were there for about an hour. It was busy so we still left a nice tip but left pretty disappointed.

  • 5/5 Diana W. 1 year ago on Google
    I have seen ads for this chain but never been in one. Typical restaurant chain setting and the service was very good. Was surprised just how good the food was and there was plenty of it!

  • 4/5 Katelyn R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great! The waitress was super nice and was always stopping by our table to check if we needed anything. We'd gotten 4 steaks and they all came out perfectly ☺️ only downside was the booth was a little uncomfortable if your big and tall 🤣

  • 4/5 Timothy O. 1 year ago on Google
    You know what you are getting. A cheap meal without drinks is $10 (plus tax and tip). I like the atmosphere. We had good service. Had no wait for Friday lunch. It's always a solid option for my wife and me.

  • 5/5 Tracey M. 1 year ago on Google
    Was awesome dinner. We are an older couple so we were set in a quieter area. Food portions were plenty large... great for when you're super hungry. Our server was so pleasant and courteous for as young as she looked that she earned herself a 45% tip. Thanks for the awesome experience we will be back again!

  • 5/5 Jason W. 1 year ago on Google
    Katie M at the bar was excellent, offered to take off Mac n cheese I just couldn’t eat because I was full, she could have just added to the bill which I could have cared either way, the thought in its self makes her a great waitress, thanks for the enjoyable night of dinner

  • 5/5 Renée F. 1 year ago on Google
    The Combo appetizer platter is my favorite-the whole point of our trip too. We drove down (45minutes one-way) yesterday to enjoy an early supper and a drink for date night. The GM sat us at our table took my needy order early with a smile and brought sour cream for me later that I forgot to order originally. Our food was great, service was even better! Fast, hot, delicious. The manager even up sold us on adding wings for $5 which were great. Combo platter, burger meal, extra wings, one soda, one Long Island - not bad for $40 AND happy friendly service if you ask me. 10/10 coming back to this location for our next Applebees trip.

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 2 years ago on Google
    Always have great service when going to apple bees. Burgers are phenomenal. Only complaint is I would have liked to seen a little bit more pink. They asked me if I wanted it a little pink where I replied yes and didn't get it. With that being said the food was still delicious.

  • 5/5 Jennifer H. 2 years ago on Google
    We shared a lunch for two menu special and asked to have our appetizer boxed for carryout to take home. The food was really tasty and the service was fast and friendly with quick drink refills. I visited the restroom and found it to be neat and clean.

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Family friendly and a favorite for my daughter and I when its been a long week and we don't feel like cooking. My daughter enjoys playing the games on the "tablet" which we usually play together.

  • 4/5 joshua b. 2 years ago on Google
    Its a really nice bar & Restaurant, it has very nice food, really nice and attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere. I have come here more than a few times and they are always attentive and kind no matter how busy they are. P.S. the Mountain Dew Bash flavor is just Mtn. Dew Voltage with extra flavoring mixed with a little Code Red.

  • 5/5 Randy H. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my wife were here with our daughter 💕 son inlawand some camping friends for supper. We all had a great meal and excellent service. Would recommend this place to everyone.


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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
  • 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
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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