Applebee's - Hickory

We used to love dining here; the atmosphere and food were always excellent. However, during our last visit, as we were being seated and walking to our table, I... read more We used to love dining here; the atmosphere and food were always excellent. However, during our last visit, as we were being seated and walking to our table, I noticed something out of the corner of my eye on the floor—a cockroach. And not just a small one, but a fairly large one, too. I've heard people say that all restaurants have roaches, and that might be true, but I definitely don't want to see them on my way to my table.

The food was fantastic, and thanks to our wonderful waitress Haley, the service was also top-notch. I really appreciated how she took care of us and made our ex... read more The food was fantastic, and thanks to our wonderful waitress Haley, the service was also top-notch. I really appreciated how she took care of us and made our experience truly exceptional!

This restaurant is usually quite good, but my experience tonight was disappointing. The nachos didn't even have any cheese, and the melted ribs were so tough th... read more This restaurant is usually quite good, but my experience tonight was disappointing. The nachos didn't even have any cheese, and the melted ribs were so tough that I had to cut them with a knife. The chicken and shrimp platter, which is normally served sizzling, was dry and cold when it arrived at the table. Overall, it was a letdown on January 7th, 2023.

The food was disappointing. read more The food was disappointing.

The food was exceptional, but the service was a bit slow. The manager genuinely apologized for the delay and kindly offered to reduce part of our bill. However,... read more The food was exceptional, but the service was a bit slow. The manager genuinely apologized for the delay and kindly offered to reduce part of our bill. However, I couldn't help but find it distracting to see a staff member with extremely long nails.