Applebee's Grill + Bar

Visited this location with my wife last night and the service was phenomenal! From walking inside and being greeted by the young lady hostess to being seated by the manager who was really nice and accommodating. Our drinks were made to perfection, plus having our order done CORRECTLY! (A plus in the Columbia SC area) . The young man who waited on us was amazing, attentive and prompt. I definitely recommend giving this location a try despite the 3.9 stars.

Waited about 5 minutes to be seated. Not a big deal. It was slow. A large man came out sweeping. I was ignored. A bartender came out and asked me if I was picking up an order. She clearly looked annoyed when I politely told her I was waiting to be seated. This was 2 hours before closing so it's not like I'm being a jerk coning in late. I turned around and walked out. I'll go pester someone else with my money.

I had an outstanding experience thanks to Jack, our waiter at Applebee’s. From the moment we were seated, he was incredibly friendly, energetic, and attentive. His knowledge of the menu was impressive—he offered great recommendations and answered every question with confidence and enthusiasm. Jack consistently went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. His kindness and genuine care for guests truly set him apart. It’s rare to find someone who brings this level of professionalism and positivity to their work. Employees like Jack are the reason customers keep coming back. He absolutely deserves recognition, and I sincerely believe he’s earned a raise or promotion. Applebee’s is lucky to have him!

The food is amazing, it's so full of flavor and the portions are big! Prices are fair, I would even dare to say inexpensive, for the quality of food you're getting. The restaurant has that homey vibe as it is a "Neighborhood grill" like they call themselves, but it is a great place to have lunch, dinner and even some drinks with your friends as it has a bar and they play great music too. The service is great, my husband and I have been there twice in the last week and both times it was amazing! We're definitely coming back!

Service was excellent—the waiter was extremely attentive (no issues at all in this department)! The cheese sticks were cold and only warmed by the marinara sauce. However, I was disappointed by the lack of Christmas decorations. I even overheard a staff member tell a family they were not allowed to play Christmas music. Growing up, I enjoyed coming to Applebee’s for the festive, well-decorated environment. Unfortunately, it seems the restaurant (or Apple Green) has drastically changed its values. Will definitely change my rotation on how often I visit now.