I've eaten in here 2-3 times and did "Carside to go" twice. No matter how I've eaten here - it has always been a solid experience. The carside to go deal is awesome. They see your car pull in and bring it right out. The staff on the phone is friendly when they take your order, the staff in person has always been very accommodating and they don't do the "eye roll" when I ask for a booth.
I just moved to this side of the valley from the west side and, let me tell you, if you think anything negative about this Applebee's - try to eat at one on the west side (yech).
Favorites: The new wedge salad, the pretzels with beer cheese, and the potato twisters. (I am a real health nut.) Also, if you haven't tried a Perfect with extra olives, you're missing out.