I have been to many Applebee's over the years, but the bartender is what made this experience worth the 5-stars. I sat down at the bar and was quickly greeted by the bartender who appears to be well-known by a lot of the locals. She was very polite, called me dear, and was quick to fixing my drink. You could tell the locals liked her because she knew what they drank before they ever sat down and was already working on their drinks. I enjoy establishments who get to know their customers and learn their drink and order habits.
The food was tasty, but the friend chicken was a bit overcooked on the exterior. You can tell their oils temperature is too high, but it cooked the chicken to a good temperature. If you like a good gravy, try their stout gravy and always ask for extra. It is that good!