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Applebee's Grill + Bar - Steakhouse in Sunnyvale, California

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.8 (2033 reviews)

555 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Restaurant
American restaurant
Bar & grill
Diner
Family restaurant
Hamburger restaurant
Steak house
Traditional American restaurant

About Applebee's Grill + Bar - steak house in Sunnyvale, California

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Customer Review Summary

The atmosphere at Applebee's is family-friendly and pleasant. Service is generally good, though there are inconsistencies; some servers are attentive while others are not. Food quality is hit or miss, with some dishes like the salmon and fries being disappointing. The burgers and ribs received mixed reviews, with some being praised while others lacked flavor. Appetizers like the pretzel and mozzarella sticks were well-liked, and the endless shrimp, chicken, and riblets offered good value. Some guests experienced billing issues that required follow-up. Overall, service and food quality appear to vary, but many customers express willingness to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

3.8 out of 5
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857
4
497
3
326
2
132
1
221
Based on 2033 reviews

Ati

1 month ago

It is a nice atmosphere to sit in, alot of families around. The service is good (thanks Diana), but the food is unfortunately quite disappointing. The salmon we had was not fresh, and the fries were not good, either. The burger looked quite miserable, and tasted ok, not amazing. We woulc not eat at Applebee’s again.

Dan Kim

7 months ago

The endless shrimp, chicken, and riblets at 16.99 are back so tried them out for the first time. Overall great value, sauces are all decent, especially the Asian chillie. For the price I think this is currently the best endless spot compared to others that server say sea food or Chicken only.

Scot Meeker

1 year ago

Ehhhh…. The service was spotty at best. The guy at the bar was attentive and working hard. His female partner was unaware when people needed refills or even ready to order. She spent most of her time unloading the dishes and talking with a friend. The soup was good but the burger had no flavor. Maybe the service is better on the floor. The male bartender was fine but he was doing everything.

Kathy Chun

1 year ago

This was my first time having Applebees and I was pleasantly surprised. - Pretzel appetizer is insanely filling. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the in. Salty as hell but I just swiped the crystals off the top and it was fine. - Mozzarella sticks came out piping hot with cheese pull. Lots of marinara sauce for dipping. Delicious. - Chicken tenders were crunchy and flavorful. Not very juicy but tasty. - Ribs didn't have a ton of meat on them but flavor was satisfying for the expectation that I had going in. The 2-for deals are phenomenal for the amount of food. You can get anything and they balance out the price between the $20-$30 ranges. Service was also very good when I went. Our waiter came by frequently to check on us and got beers and food out quickly.

Wiktor Kaszub

9 months ago

Be ware: I was charged $10 more than I paid in the restaurant. I needed to ask my bank to correct the charge. Check your charge in your card transaction after a few days of the visit because they might charge you more than you paid, like they did it while I was there.

Mary Omnes

I went there for dinner. I had the best hamburger 🍔 I have ever eaten. The fries 🍟 were hot and delicious. My server was very polite and friendly. This was my first time there. I plan to go back again soon. I would give you 10 stars ✨ for your service if I could. Thank you Applebee's for a delicious dinner. My name is MARY.

Thalia Thompson

Kalvin was a superb waiter. Tables are very sticky and need refinishing asap. Everything sticks to them. Food was above our expectations !

Wen Clemnt

11 months ago

Our server was friendly and helpful. Burger is juicy , chicken tenders are ok too. However the fries was very salty

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday 11 AM–12 AM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Thursday 11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 11 AM–12 AM

Price Range

$10–20