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Applebee's Grill + Bar

+1 941-355-1400
3255 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243 United States of America
Open Today: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Sports
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Other
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Best KPortal Reviews

We got in quickly for a Saturday at 5 pm. David was a great server and was attentive to our needs. I got the $2.99 marg and it wasn't to bad at all. My cheeseburger was cooked to order perfectly. The fries were good tasting but a little soft for my taste. I did eat the half that was cooked a little harder. We had house salads that was really good. My wife's bourbon chicken and shrimp was really good she said. Overall my experience at this Applebee's was nothing but really great. I didn't give a five star but it was definitely 4.5+ stars. Again David was a great server. Will I go back? Yes I will.
Everytime I go here I expect it to get better but each time I'm disappointed. The staff don't want to be there and it shows. The food always comes out wrong or undercooked(Missing sides or when I ask for my burger extra well done it always gets served pink). They get the receipts wrong, double charging. I would stay away from this apple bees and take the drive to the next nearest one!
VANESSA G. the G should stand for great! We felt welcomed as soon as we walked in! Got a table and did a great job keeping the positive energy and actively listened & responded being attentive and proactive. Whether that was questions about the menu, making sure if we needed refills, any extra sides, & checking in on us while still maintaining a pleasant atmosphere! She did a wonderful job of both work ethic and provided a great experience! The food was great! Great server & I’m sure that will only to continue to reflect great things for her & for the location! It’s the little things that make such a positive impact and create a better overall experience, it goes a long way. We appreciate it, thank you!
Worst experience ever at Applebee's from my friend not getting her food to getting the wrong item the second time, i can understand hes a new server but if you are not ready you shouldn't be serving tables alone and management couldn't care less, we didn't want anything to be removed from the bill, nor a free dessert, just good or in the wort case decent service.
Waited patiently for over 45 minutes for food on a empty restaurant, simply unacceptable. Definitely not coming back.
Ordered the 6 oz. Steak dish. Steak was not cooked to my order (medium rare vs. Medium well) so it was sent back to the kitchen for more cooking. When it came back, were told that the cook was apologetic so that was nice. Couldn't eat the brocolli as it was extremely salty. Didn't want to bother the server again so I didn't tell our server until after the bil was paid. Server (female names Reggie), was extremely nice.
Was in town to purchase a car and stopped here for a quick bite to eat. It was close to the gas station on our way home. Lucked out it was steak night 9.99. We both had the steak, it was good. Tender and cooked as ordered. It came with real mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli. Also love the 2 for 1 drinks! We sat at the bar and Jared was our bartender. He was great. We were happy we stopped.
$9.99 steak and two classic sides on Wednesday is as good deal. Food was tasty. But... how about $3.99 for Diet Coke? Plus tip and your $9.99 Wednesday special is $20.
Monday is the best special. I got Applebee's frequently on Mondays for burger night. $6.99 for a delicious Cheeseburger and unlimited fries. Their burgers are great and if the fries are hot they are great too!
Tried out the new bacon burger and it was delicious . Our server Sofia was amazing from start to finish. She definitely made the whole experience a lot better.

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Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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