It has been a long time since I have eaten at Applebee's. In the past, I found the food to be like an awful cafeteria experience. I had lunch there a couple of days ago and I was pleasantly surprised that the food quality has changed for the better. Applebee's stepped up their menu. I had the Cedar grilled lemon chicken garnished with Granny Smith apple relish. Topped with lemon olive oil vinaigrette over a blend of cranberries, rice, honey-glazed pecans & quinoa. My boyfriend had thePepper-crusted sirloin on a bed of hearty whole grains with sauteed spinach, fire-roasted grape tomatoes and portobellos, finished with a light broth. We were pleasantly surprised the food was tasty. The service was fast and friendly.