"2008-02-23T00:00:00"^^ . "I live across the street from this Applebee's, and I've been going there for years. terrific service almost every time -- sometimes I've even called the manager over to COMPLIMENT the server. \n\nThe decor is kinda casual laidback sports bar.\n\nIt's a neighborhood chain folks: Don't go there expecting the it to be like the Ritz or the Biltmore. A steak dinner here only costs $10-$12 bucks. And for that price, it's surprisingly good!!! I want my steak medium-rare (on the rare side), and that's how they serve 'em to me. On the rare occasion that I'm dissatisfied, I ask 'em to \"repair the damage\" and they do it immediately - and with an apology and a friendly smile.\n\nThe first time I at here I really liked it, and I told my 'rents. They wouldn't even try it. Took me weeks to convince them to walk in the door. Then, they decided to eat at this Applebee's 3 - 5 nights a week! And, sometimes they did eat at the Ritz, so they knew the diff.\n\nAs far as I'm concerned, for a neighborhood chain restaurant, Applebee's is just fine, thank you very much!"^^ . "1"^^ . . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "1"^^ . . .