There is nothing more disappointing then craving a good steak only to have your hopes dashed by an incompetent steakhouse. You would hope that a steakhouse, of all restaurants, could serve up a decent, edible steak. My husband and I stopped here for lunch with our youngest son due to its proximity to our destination and we left extremely dissatisfied. My husband ordered a prime dip sandwich which for $11, one would think it would help curb his hunger some but someone must have misconstrued it for a child's size portion. I ordered the 9 oz. signature sirloin and asked for it to be wood-grilled and cooked medium rare. When our server brought the food, he informed me that they were mixing up a new batch of mashed potatoes and they would be out shortly. They made their appearance after we were done eating. The steak was completely overcooked on one side, tough, and tasted as if it had been smothered in liquid smoke. It horrifies me that Applebee's can cook a better steak than a steakhouse. Needless to say, I couldn't eat more than a couple bites. My husband choked down the rest out of pure hunger. I think it goes without saying that we will not be back.