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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd, National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 475-1855
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Order: Order online
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Reviews
Judith
We ordered 2 for $25. We upgraded to sirloin steaks. The sirloin steak was a little tough. The steamed seasoned broccoli was salty and too soft (overcooked) . The buffalo wings were way too salty. Do better Applebees
… moreAnabelis Gutierrez Cruz
Extremely disappointed in Applebees right now. My husband picked up a To go order last night and this is what I received. We ordered the 2 for $25 and I got the chicken Parmesan fettuccine Alfredo. I was struggling to cut the chicken with the knife because it was so hard and I decided to open up the chicken and find this. This cutlet was absolutely not fresh and was probably sitting there all day maybe even longer than all day and they probably microwaved it before sending it off with my husband. So glad I didn’t eat this because I would have probably got sick. DO BETTER APPLEBEES!
… morePixy D (Pixie)
Stopped in last week for a quick drink while waiting for the rest of our party. It was mid day on a monday. Very clean and extremely friendly. I wish I would have caught their names but the bartender there was very attentive and inviting. As well as the manager on duty. Very friendly and had great sense of humor. This is out of our location but would really consider coming back!
… moreJa’Vonna Percy-Simpson
Let me just say this has got to be the BEST service I have ever experienced at this apple bees location! My server Dylan from the start was attentive, had great recommendations as far as the substitutes we requested, brought everything out very quickly, and most importantly just had the best personality & energy which I needed from him after a long day of work. We will absolutely come back just for him to serve us! Keep being nothing short of amazing DYLAN!
… moreDaniel Tellez
The following comments are that of my opinion.
The food was edible but either lacked taste, was cold, too much sauce or just plain out dry.
My daughter ordered some pasta with sweet chicken and from the first bite she refused to eat it because the taste was overwhelming.
The crispy chicken sandwich earned its name because crispy it was and hard on the teeth.
The steak with mashed potatoes was descent well the steak was because the mashed potatoes got cold within minutes.
My son didn’t seem to mind his plate because he finished it, or maybe he was just hungry.
My full rack of glazed spare ribs was dry and the only thing that kept the meat edible was the bath they gave it in honey bbq sauce.
The waiter was nice and even though I would rate our dinner experience a 3 out of 10 today, Applebees is not somewhere I will be visiting in the near future for another family dinner.
$170 down the drain.
Again this is my opinion. You may enjoy the restaurant but just wasn’t for me.
… moreThe food was edible but either lacked taste, was cold, too much sauce or just plain out dry.
My daughter ordered some pasta with sweet chicken and from the first bite she refused to eat it because the taste was overwhelming.
The crispy chicken sandwich earned its name because crispy it was and hard on the teeth.
The steak with mashed potatoes was descent well the steak was because the mashed potatoes got cold within minutes.
My son didn’t seem to mind his plate because he finished it, or maybe he was just hungry.
My full rack of glazed spare ribs was dry and the only thing that kept the meat edible was the bath they gave it in honey bbq sauce.
The waiter was nice and even though I would rate our dinner experience a 3 out of 10 today, Applebees is not somewhere I will be visiting in the near future for another family dinner.
$170 down the drain.
Again this is my opinion. You may enjoy the restaurant but just wasn’t for me.
Kaitlyn Rose
I love coming here because the staff are absolute sweethearts who are prompt and accommodating. Legit will choose here often just because they’re so kind and the food is good for the price. Take advantage of the late night happy hour 🙂
… moreiamrizzyy
I came in and was greeted right away. No standing around awkwardly, which is always a good start. I was seated at a clean table, and the waitress came by shortly after with great energy. I ordered water with lemon to start, then went with mozzarella sticks as my appetizer. They came out fast and fresh.
For my main course, I ordered the Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp with no mushrooms because of an allergy. The food came out sizzling hot. There were mushrooms on the plate by mistake, but my waitress handled it immediately and brought back the corrected plate. Mistakes happen, and they handled it perfectly.
The food was flavorful, hot, and seasoned really well. The chicken and shrimp were both cooked perfectly. I also had the Blue Aloha Mana Margarita, which was sweet, vibrant, and just strong enough to set the mood. I added the four cheese mac and cheese on the side. It was okay, not amazing, but worth trying.
For dessert, I treated myself to the Triple Chocolate Meltdown cake. It was rich and very sweet, but the vanilla ice cream helped balance it out. Definitely a good birthday treat if you have a sweet tooth.
The customer service was excellent, the space was clean, and everything came out in a good amount of time. I spent about fifty dollars total and left full and satisfied. I would definitely come back again.
… moreFor my main course, I ordered the Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp with no mushrooms because of an allergy. The food came out sizzling hot. There were mushrooms on the plate by mistake, but my waitress handled it immediately and brought back the corrected plate. Mistakes happen, and they handled it perfectly.
The food was flavorful, hot, and seasoned really well. The chicken and shrimp were both cooked perfectly. I also had the Blue Aloha Mana Margarita, which was sweet, vibrant, and just strong enough to set the mood. I added the four cheese mac and cheese on the side. It was okay, not amazing, but worth trying.
For dessert, I treated myself to the Triple Chocolate Meltdown cake. It was rich and very sweet, but the vanilla ice cream helped balance it out. Definitely a good birthday treat if you have a sweet tooth.
The customer service was excellent, the space was clean, and everything came out in a good amount of time. I spent about fifty dollars total and left full and satisfied. I would definitely come back again.
Greg Cobb
Went to celebrate a couple of birthdays. The location was conveniently located in the Country of National City (B+). The food was okay nothing stood out (C). The service was adequate (B-) nothing special. The price of the adult beverages was too high (D).
… moreTiasha Croslin
I was extremely disappointed with the service and food. We ordered food with no shrimp
Or mushrooms and still received them. We were seated with no silver ware. The spinach dip was burned. The chicken strips for my nephew were hard. The salads were withered. The drinks were watered down and we had to request more. We waited a long time for the food to be served fresh and it was not. The amount of discrepancies we experienced was horrible and disappointing. And the Assistant Manager (Peter) took 10.00 off of the receipts but it still was very disappointing. Applebees you need to do better. I will continue to go to the one in Las Vegas where I live but coming to San Diego (My hometown) and being disappointed ☹️ is sad. I brought family here for the first time and it will NEVER happen again.
… moreOr mushrooms and still received them. We were seated with no silver ware. The spinach dip was burned. The chicken strips for my nephew were hard. The salads were withered. The drinks were watered down and we had to request more. We waited a long time for the food to be served fresh and it was not. The amount of discrepancies we experienced was horrible and disappointing. And the Assistant Manager (Peter) took 10.00 off of the receipts but it still was very disappointing. Applebees you need to do better. I will continue to go to the one in Las Vegas where I live but coming to San Diego (My hometown) and being disappointed ☹️ is sad. I brought family here for the first time and it will NEVER happen again.
T F
I had a mommy/daughter date with my 2 girls and the service was great. It was very packed and felt crammed, but overall – it was a wonderful time. I would recommend!
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