Applebee's Grill - Charlottesville

This restaurant is ideal for late-night dining when other places are either closed or closing soon. I stopped by after 11 PM and was impressed with the excellen... read more This restaurant is ideal for late-night dining when other places are either closed or closing soon. I stopped by after 11 PM and was impressed with the excellent service from our waiter. The food was amazing as well. However, I was a bit taken aback to notice that the leather on the booth bench was torn. It might be time for a renovation or some new benches.

I had a very disappointing experience during my first lunch visit to this restaurant. The wait time for a table was excessively long, and the food was both low... read more I had a very disappointing experience during my first lunch visit to this restaurant. The wait time for a table was excessively long, and the food was both low quality and overpriced. The chicken and shrimp dish was terrible; it was overly greasy and heavily spiced, likely to mask the shrimp's flavor. The tomato soup was barely a serving—just four spoonfuls with a large crouton on top. They also got my order wrong, and when I pointed it out, they didn’t adjust the bill. I definitely won’t be returning. Maybe dinner service is better, but my lunch experience was awful. If I could, I'd give it zero stars.

I wouldn't recommend the boneless chicken wings my daughter ordered, as they tasted like low-quality chicken nuggets. However, despite these issues, I would be... read more I wouldn't recommend the boneless chicken wings my daughter ordered, as they tasted like low-quality chicken nuggets. However, despite these issues, I would be open to returning and trying other items on the menu.

The restaurant seemed to be short on staff, but that wasn't the establishment's fault. The service was still apologetic, friendly, and thankful, and surprisingl... read more The restaurant seemed to be short on staff, but that wasn't the establishment's fault. The service was still apologetic, friendly, and thankful, and surprisingly fast. The food was quite enjoyable, and I took advantage of the $1 shrimp add-on, which was definitely a good decision. I would definitely recommend this place if you’re in the area.

During my family's travels, we dined at this restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The portions for the kids' meals were quite generous, and there was a di... read more During my family's travels, we dined at this restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The portions for the kids' meals were quite generous, and there was a diverse selection to choose from. They even had mozzarella sticks as a side option! My husband enjoyed his burger wrapped in a tortilla, served with fries, while I was thrilled to discover a tasty gluten-free choice: a grilled shrimp rice bowl.