
Applebee's Grill + Bar
555 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
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
Ati
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
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
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
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
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
Our server was friendly and helpful. Burger is juicy , chicken tenders are ok too. However the fries was very salty
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