I think Applebees is what it is. A chain restaurant with average food. A coworker of mine wanted to go for lunch so we went. No real options for a vegetarian and even the salads are not noteworthy and all with meat. I did order the house salad which was fine (without bacon). My friend ordered the steak salad. I chose not to take a pic and now wish I had. The whole salad was a greyish color... from the dressing? He said the steak was overcooked and the lettuce looked old. Side note: our server was great! Super friendly and attentative.
There are so many options in Tempe. Why go to a chain that really doesn't care about the quality of their mass produced recipes when you can eat at one of the wonderful local restaurants all around the area.