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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

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting. People often mention service, great, staff, good, time, nice, steak, coupon, server, delicious,


Address

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Website

restaurants.applebees.com

Contact

(212) 391-7414

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (6.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (18) great (18) staff (10) good (9) time (8) nice (8) steak (8) coupon (8) server (7) delicious (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Patrycja L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was tasty and lots of portions. however, the waiter's behavior when he didn't get the suggested tip was outrageous. When we left, he hid his head and pretended not to see us. and neither of the 3 people answered goodbye. I believe that the tip we left was high anyway, but looking at the service, I shouldn't get $ 1.watch out for the waiter with curly hair. i will never come back again
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve D. 3 months ago on Google • 322 reviews New
    Aussie trying this for the first time, it was great! Tasty food, great service, great drink selection. Definitely worth it, and reasonably priced.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs D. 3 months ago on Google • 440 reviews New
    Pretty much what you expect from an Applebee's. Acceptable drinks from the bar plus standard bar food. Slow service. Then add shrieking kids and you've got the idea. This location is no different than any other. I only stopped in because it was pouring out and it was the closest choice for lunch to my hotel, but trust me, there are far far better choices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and service. Food was greatly made and was tasty to eat. Everyone and the family enjoyed the food and had great time here at the Applebees at Times Square. There was nothing to complain about and the waiters were nice. Highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jorge H. 2 months ago on Google • 182 reviews New
    Excellent location in Times Square ideal for a quick bite after a show. It was somewhat crowded but we were given a great booth. Food is always comforting and great. Service is good, even though there were too few waiters for a overcrowded restaurant. They have three levels. An extension to the restaurant on the second floor with great views, and a bar pn the third. Don't know why been fully packed they didn't open the upper floors. Loved one can pay one's bill over the phone just by scanning a QR code.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jay A. 1 year ago on Google
    Had to cool off on a very hot NYC afternoon and walk into this place to try their jumbo cocktails. The menu was very extensive but I didn't order any food, just drinks. Tried the long island ice tea and special summer drinks. The long island was nicer. Served by Jillian and she was just amazing and really nice. The other staff whom interacted with me throughout were also generally nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mafalda R. 7 months ago on Google • 175 reviews
    The food was ok but the atmosphere and the staff were not so good. There was a lot of noise and the prices were a little high.

  • 3/5 Marie 7 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    the servers and dining space are nice but the food is unmistakably bland; the broccoli is tasteless, the chicken breast was hard, the mac and cheese barely had any cheese, and the mashed potatoes were good, but could be better for the price. My friend ordered a steak, medium, and then spent 3 minutes chewing the first bite only take another 6 biting the next one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omawattie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to go for dining. The food was amazing and delicious. The staffs was very friendly and the service was great. I enjoy dining at any Applebee's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander G. 1 year ago on Google
    Had dinner there just before seeing 'Wicked' which was a block away. It was very, very busy but the staff was great. The food portions were huge and very tasty. I have to say that my med-rare steak was initially overcooked but they corrected it quickly and then it was cooked to perfection and so tasty. They still managed to get the bill to us quickly and we were able to get to the show with time to spare.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 makissa Kelly (. 1 year ago on Google
    I liked my steak but it could have had a tad bit more seasoning but overall it was okay 👍🏽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Edliani A. 9 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Three stars for the restaurant and the service. My server, Hillary V, was great, big thanks to her for her service. My daughter got a plain cheeseburger w/ fries. I got the Bourbon Street Steak, the flavour was very good but the quality of the steak was very poor for the price, the worst steak I've ever had. About a quarter of the steak couldn't be eaten because it was tendons, would not recommend that steak. Besides the terrible steak quality, the restaurant is very nice, the men's room is clean and the staff is very helpful and kind.

  • 5/5 OAC 7. 1 month ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Love their 12oz Ribeyes and chessy broccoli 🥩 🥦 🧀 Afternoons are chill for a quick lunch. Mama the server was quick and friendly. Try their breaking bad margaritas! 🤤

  • 5/5 Piyanan O. 7 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    I always been there all the times, but today special I took my friends to eat brunch time , The food was really good, the service was fabulous 👌.. aspecially "Mamun" he so funny and take good care of customers as well . I always orders "The Classic Combo" and "The Classic Broccolli Chicken Alfredo. The drink I love "Shark Blue" I ❤️ them all..will be back soon.

  • 4/5 Z L. 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    I got the all you can eat special they had going on for the wings/ribs/shrimp since i was hungry and wanted to try something new. Plus it was only like 20 bucks. The flavor of sauce on the wings was so strong it completely killed my appetite, and I was full after a single refill of fried shrimp lol. It didn’t taste bad, just very strongly flavored. The shrimp was nice tho! The service was very friendly, thoughtful, and fast. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 M H. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Wir waren das erste Mal dort essen. Sehr gemütliches Ambiente, netter Service und gutes Essen. Die Burger schmecken fabelhaft

  • 5/5 chanta b. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I am visiting family here in NY as I am from SC. We decided to go to this Applebee's in Time Square to have some dinner. The service was lovely. Our server Mama was very pleasant and attentive to our needs. The food was served timely although we went at a less than busy hour. It was delicious and an overall good experience. One note, we used gift cards and all but one was applied to our check. I called back to the restaurant after I noticed the discrepancy and they searched for my unused gift cert and provided me with the information for use at a later date. I'd say the management and staff were great at researching and returning my call once they found the error. Thank you for your service.

  • 4/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    After a long day of shopping, we popped in for lunch. Good food, nice atmosphere and fast service. However the toilet could've been better. Only one toilet (single) for everyone to use. Aside from that, a good experience.

  • 4/5 John G. 4 months ago on Google
    This is odd for me because I usually don't like Applebee's. But I had an amazing experience there this time and I'll be going back.... I also received a free meal because I am a veteran. If they can support or nation's veterans then I'll support them.

  • 5/5 lynn j. 8 months ago on Google
    My family and I ate here right before closing around midnight, and it was great! You don't typically anticipate great service towards the end of a shift or during a late night, but we were well taken care of and the food was incredible (BBQ boneless, southwest bowl, cheeseburger, chicken quesadilla). I was surprised in the best way! :)

  • 5/5 Monica M. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was great, fast, efficient and friendly staff. The food was tasty and nice and hot. I enjoyed just walking in and out in a breeze. The coffee was delicious 😋 aswell.

  • 5/5 Jedi K. 1 year ago on Google
    Apple Bees is open 7 days a week. Not sure this place is open during the holidays. Gone to eat with my best friend. The food was delicious. Our server Janelle was wonderful. It was very busy, she and the staff handled every customer with patience and kindness. Excellent service from the staff. Thank you.

  • 2/5 Marcel 3 months ago on Google New
    last night in NYC. Drinks came quickly, service was normal. The food was cold the first time, sent back to the kitchen, the second attempt it was warm, but there was an extreme amount of salt on the fries. Were sitting on the couch, you could feel the springs through the cushions, replace them quickly! Host wears a face mask and has hair down to her eyebrows, not really a hospitable reception. Wouldn't recommend this anytime soon.

  • 5/5 C. B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very surprised they served breakfast. I'd never seen one open before in other parts of the country serving breakfast. Great service and food. Had the breakfast burrito with sausage, chips and salsa It was delicious. You also get cinnamon rolls with your meal. Enjoyed the experience.

  • 2/5 Jose R. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was great. Waiter was attentive and quick. Quesadilla order was good.. However, i ordered cheeseburger, medium with fries. Burger was well done, not warm which didn't allow cheese to melt. Fries were also barely warm and were stale. When I can't finish a burger and fries, believe me, it's bad.

  • 4/5 VR W. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious, the waitress was accommodating but the Fruit Punch fountain drink was way too sweet. It was just a cup full of ice and syrup not diluted or anything. I had to ask her twice to replace the drink because they were too sweet. Waiting time for my food was 20 minutes.

  • 3/5 Isabel F. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Food is great and the waitress was great but I do have complaints towards the Manager here at this location. He’s very money hungry and is a liar. To get more in detail and explain what happened, my husband and I had a coupon clearly from their website stating if you spend “$15+ , you will receive a free appetizer” Don’t get me wrong, we are not the norm to use coupons and don’t mind paying anything but receiving this by email and double checking on their location and website on the coupon to make sure it was accurate, we saw this as a great offer. We had all intentions of spending more than $50 anyways. When we showed the coupon to the waiter, she showed it to the manager and he came to us saying it says to remove $15 off. Coupon did not say that at all so we showed him the coupon once again proving with the wording that this was not stated. After this he had an attitude (clearly trying to make more $$ and make us feel dumb) and said fine. He consistently kept making comments to his staff and looking towards our direction. Fast forward, when it’s time for our check to come, they once again requested for the coupon code which we provided and kept rushing our server to hurry up. He was clearly rude to his staff, inpatient, and disrespectful. The server returned with our coupon and tell us “code can not be processed because balance is 0”CLEARLY finding another excuse not to use it and they clearly processed the coupon before putting in any of our $15+ purchases in so it wouldn’t work. Spouse and I got exhausted with the back and forth, so we decided to just pay in full. Manager were super driven to be paid and continue to find excuses. Once again, not common at All for me to ever leave a bad review but this left a bad taste in my mouth especially how poor management this is. Horrible manager. Horrible customer service. Money Hungry. Very sad! View photo- coupon not expired nor states anything he said. Once again, no complaints towards our server or the food, just very unfortunate for them to have a manager like this.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • 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
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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