Applebee's Grill + Bar

🍽️ Restaurants · Detroit

18

total experiences

89%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

WorstStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jun 22, 2026

The restaurant suffers from poor staffing levels.

Business reply on Google

John – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Detroit Applebee’s and we’d like the chance to make your next better. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap118282267

WorstWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jun 12, 2026

The customer waited one hour for food in an empty restaurant.

Business reply on Google

Angela, we are so sorry to hear about your visit with us. Letting our guests down is never our intention. We'd like the chance to learn a few more details and follow up with you in the next few days. Please connect with us by copy and pasting this link into your web browser: https://empli.fi/cs/ap117821406

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 6, 2026

customers were not acknowledged or served by staff

Business reply on Google

Kaitlyn, we are so sorry to hear about your visit with us. Letting our guests down is never our intention. We'd like the chance to learn a few more details and follow up with you in the next few days. Please connect with us by copy and pasting this link into your web browser: https://empli.fi/cs/ap117591148

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 1, 2026

Poor service, long wait times, and unavailable menu items.

Business reply on Google

Lavish – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Detroit Applebee’s and we’d like the chance to make your next better. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap117332868

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 29, 2026

Incomplete delivery and poor customer service regarding refund process.

Business reply on Google

Thank you Nicholas for taking the time to leave us a review although we’re sorry we failed to meet your expectations. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap114598817

WorstCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
Mar 9, 2026

The restaurant is unsanitary and the staff is unprofessional.

Business reply on Google

Shy, we are so sorry to hear about your visit with us. Letting our guests down is never our intention. We'd like the chance to learn a few more details and follow up with you in the next few days. Please connect with us by copy and pasting this link into your web browser: https://empli.fi/cs/ap113707747

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Feb 23, 2026

Slow service, incorrect order, and poor restaurant cleanliness.

Business reply on Google

mykela, we are so sorry to hear about your visit with us. Letting our guests down is never our intention. We'd like the chance to learn a few more details and follow up with you in the next few days. Please connect with us by copy and pasting this link into your web browser: https://empli.fi/cs/ap113124416

WorstStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jan 9, 2026

Staff mistreated disabled customer and served undercooked food.

Business reply on Google

Allen – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Detroit Applebee’s and we’d like the chance to make your next better. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap111120867

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Oct 18, 2025

Staff failed to acknowledge or serve customers for an extended period.

Business reply on Google

Timothy, we are so sorry to hear about your visit with us. Letting our guests down is never our intention. We'd like the chance to learn a few more details and follow up with you in the next few days. Please connect with us by copy and pasting this link into your web browser: https://empli.fi/cs/ap107376142

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Oct 7, 2025

The burger was overly salty and the fries were soggy.

Business reply on Google

Alexander – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Detroit Applebee’s and we’d like the chance to make your next better. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap106925261

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Oct 6, 2025

The restaurant served undercooked steak and burgers to the customers.

Business reply on Google

Kwanzetta – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Detroit Applebee’s and we’d like the chance to make your next better. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap106895028

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Aug 16, 2025

Multiple menu items and ingredients were unavailable at the restaurant.

Business reply on Google

Thank you DLissa for taking the time to leave us a review although we’re sorry we failed to meet your expectations. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap104603659

WorstBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Sep 27, 2024

excessive wait times and unauthorized overcharging on the final bill

Business reply on Google

Helio – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Detroit Applebee’s and we’d like the chance to make your next visit a 5-star experience! Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit Applebee’s franchisee follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap89484917

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 22, 2024

poor food quality and unhelpful management response

Business reply on Google

Hi Domonique, we are so sorry to hear this was your experience with Applebee’s. This is certainly not what we aim to provide, so we very much appreciate you connecting with us on this. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit Applebee’s franchisee follow up with you. https://empli.fi/cs/ap84582368

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 5, 2024

Long wait times, missing food items, poor quality, and dirty floors.

Business reply on Google

Hi Jeff, we are so sorry to hear this was your experience with Applebee’s. This is certainly not what we aim to provide, so we very much appreciate you connecting with us on this. Please copy and paste this link into your web browser so we can get just a little more info and we will have the Detroit Applebee’s franchisee follow up with you. https://empli.fi/cs/ap81957184

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Mar 7, 2024

The food order was missing ingredients and served cold.

Business reply on Google

Semaj, we are so sorry to hear about your visit with us. Letting our guests down is never our intention. We'd like the chance to learn a few more details and follow up with you in the next few days. Please connect with us by copy and pasting this link into your web browser: https://empli.fi/cs/ap78676220

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Nov 18, 2022

Poor food quality and billing errors encountered during the meal.

WorstWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Mar 29, 2019

Excessive wait time due to severe understaffing