Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurant Review:

Despite being a chain restaurant, there's a comfortable appeal about Applebee's, not only making families feel at home, but also paying homage to nearby high schools' sports teams and to other hometown heroes. The spinach and artichoke dip served with roasted tomato salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips is popular, but if you're health-conscious you can get a tasty salad such as the Thai shrimp with edamame, almonds and a chili lime vinaigrette that is only 390 calories. We like the savory cedar salmon finished with a creamy white wine and lemon artichoke spread over spring vegetables and steamed potato. For dessert, the butter pecan blondie, topped with ice cream, glazed pecans and cream cheese sauce, is worth the splurge. The sizeable pub-style bar offers plenty for the grown-ups, including a line of signature drinks with such names as Summer Squeeze blending Bacardi Limón rum, lemonade and berry or kiwi flavors.