Applebees for dinner
Applebees is one of the better chains, I usually enjoy my meal here.
Went there a few weeks ago, and as always, a nice dinner. We started with house salad. A nice mixture of greens and grape tomatoes, topped with croutons and shredded cheese. Drew had bleu cheese dressing, I had honey mustard. They have a variety of dressings. But strangely no Russian or Thousand Island.
Drew ordered a steak -- no surprise there. This time he chose "marsala" -- the steak was topped with mushrooms in a wine sauce. It was served with a side of rice. When he ordered, the waitress told him the steak was served with mashed potatoes, but since he liked the rice . . .
I ordered a very decadent dish, four cheese macaroni and cheese topped with honey pepper chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were excellent, juicy chicken in a sweet and savory batter. The mac and cheese -- curly pasta in a smooth, mild cheese sauce. The dish is finished with crisp bacon. I like bacon, but it doesn't add anything to the dish.
Pasta dishes are supposed to be served with a garlic bread stick. Mine was not. I didn't ask for it, either.
I need to say one more thing about this place. Tables in the bar area have bar stools instead of regular chairs. I have a bad back and other mobility issues, and I find it very uncomfortable to climb up onto a barstool and sit in a position where my feet don't touch the floor. We were initially shown to a table in the bar area, but were immediately relocated when I said the table was unacceptable. I told the host that he probably should ask before sending folks to sit in that location.
Overall a nice meal despite the glitches.
Went there a few weeks ago, and as always, a nice dinner. We started with house salad. A nice mixture of greens and grape tomatoes, topped with croutons and shredded cheese. Drew had bleu cheese dressing, I had honey mustard. They have a variety of dressings. But strangely no Russian or Thousand Island.
Drew ordered a steak -- no surprise there. This time he chose "marsala" -- the steak was topped with mushrooms in a wine sauce. It was served with a side of rice. When he ordered, the waitress told him the steak was served with mashed potatoes, but since he liked the rice . . .
I ordered a very decadent dish, four cheese macaroni and cheese topped with honey pepper chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were excellent, juicy chicken in a sweet and savory batter. The mac and cheese -- curly pasta in a smooth, mild cheese sauce. The dish is finished with crisp bacon. I like bacon, but it doesn't add anything to the dish.
Pasta dishes are supposed to be served with a garlic bread stick. Mine was not. I didn't ask for it, either.
I need to say one more thing about this place. Tables in the bar area have bar stools instead of regular chairs. I have a bad back and other mobility issues, and I find it very uncomfortable to climb up onto a barstool and sit in a position where my feet don't touch the floor. We were initially shown to a table in the bar area, but were immediately relocated when I said the table was unacceptable. I told the host that he probably should ask before sending folks to sit in that location.
Overall a nice meal despite the glitches.
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