Applebees Grill + Bar -Food CA (Near Puyallup)

4 /5 Manas Sarkar: Applebee’s offers a delightful dining experience, particularly highlighted by the Mango Smoothie and Oreo Shake, both of which are sweet and satisfying. The Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp stands out with its Cajun seasoning, complemented by buttery garlic mushrooms and onions, making it a flavorful choice. The service is commendable, with attentive staff enhancing the overall experience. The restaurant’s environment is inviting, making it a great spot for casual dining. Overall, my visit was enjoyable, with all dishes meeting expectations for taste and quality.

5 /5 Sean Boy Finance: This is such an amazing location. Pam was the manager when I was there. She has such amazing service. Someone left her a nasty review and she has always been nothing but sweet and kind to me. My experiences there with her have been perfect.

5 /5 John Smith: Great service an good food. Busy an bit loud. Got food under 20min. We were in the corner so it was fine for our family of 4.

5 /5 Sheila: Stopped in for lunch with my daughter. We had mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. Entrée choice was Chicken Wonton Tacos and Quesadilla Chicken Salad minus the chicken. I also tried the Passionfruit MaiTai, and my daughter had the Rockin Poppin Shirley ( Shirley Temple with pop rocks). The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant was clean and a nice atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

1 /5 Sanam: It’s disappointing to have to write a review like this, especially about a restaurant we’ve been loyal to for years. Today, my friends and I stopped by this Applebee’s after a workout. We were seated and having a serious conversation, slightly animated at moments, but not loud, disruptive, or inappropriate. Our server was kind and attentive, and no other staff or guests indicated there was an issue. However, the manager, Pamela, as we noticed, repeatedly hovered around our table, even sitting directly behind us for a moment. Without any prior warning or respectful inquiry, she abruptly stood up and, in a harsh and condescending tone, said, “Ladies, stop. You need to tone it down!” We were genuinely taken aback and confused, as we were simply having a conversation in a public restaurant and were not bothering anyone. If there truly had been a concern, a professional approach would have been to check in respectfully with something like, “Hey ladies, I just wanted to check in and ask if you could lower your voices a bit if it’s bothering nearby guests.” Instead, the interaction felt unnecessary, aggressive, and humiliating, especially as it was done in front of other customers. What made the situation worse was the feeling that we were being singled out. I have been to this exact location many times where other people were loud, intoxicated, or disruptive and were never addressed in this manner. The way this was handled made us feel uncomfortable and unfairly targeted, to the point that we decided it was best to leave. As we exited quietly, Pamela stood nearby and said, “Thank you for leaving,” again in a dismissive and condescending tone. That moment solidified the experience as not just poor customer service, but deeply unprofessional leadership. Applebee’s has always been a place where we’ve felt comfortable and welcomed, until today. This interaction left us feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and nearly racially profiled, which is not something anyone should experience while simply trying to enjoy a meal and having a conversation. I truly hope this feedback is taken seriously and that management receives proper training on respectful communication, de-escalation, and unbiased customer service. No guest should ever be made to feel this way.