Applebee's - Ballwin

On Veteran's Day, this restaurant was busy with a lot of customers. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table, but the service was quick and the food exceeded our e... read more On Veteran's Day, this restaurant was busy with a lot of customers. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table, but the service was quick and the food exceeded our expectations.

Applebee's is a restaurant that many people love to hate. Some may mock those who choose to dine there, making jokes like the one in the movie "Talladega Nights... read more Applebee's is a restaurant that many people love to hate. Some may mock those who choose to dine there, making jokes like the one in the movie "Talladega Nights" when Ricky Bobby is seen eating at Applebee's.

I wish zero stars was an option! Do not, I repeat, do not eat at the Applebee's in Ballwin! There were worms crawling all over our broccoli, some hatched and ot... read more I wish zero stars was an option! Do not, I repeat, do not eat at the Applebee's in Ballwin! There were worms crawling all over our broccoli, some hatched and others...

I sat at the bar, as usual, where many regulars stopped by. I ordered glasses of the house Cabernet and an appetizer combo. The bartender was busy, but we struc... read more I sat at the bar, as usual, where many regulars stopped by. I ordered glasses of the house Cabernet and an appetizer combo. The bartender was busy, but we struck up a conversation with another server or bartender. It was a great conversation.

We went to celebrate Mother's Day and were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and engaging, anticipating our needs without us having to ask for refil... read more We went to celebrate Mother's Day and were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and engaging, anticipating our needs without us having to ask for refills or extra napkins. She took good care of us! We also tried the new loaded appetizers and they were absolutely delicious!