Applebee's Grill + Bar

🍽️ Restaurants · Rochester

20

total experiences

85%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 18, 2026

The restaurant failed to serve food in a timely manner.

Business reply on Google

Chelsea – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Rochester 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap119500770

WorstWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jul 18, 2026

customers experienced excessive wait times for food service

Business reply on Google

Hi Travis, 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 Rochester team follow up with you. https://empli.fi/cs/ap119500771

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 26, 2026

server failed to seat or serve customers in a timely manner

Business reply on Google

James, 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/ap118553993

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 15, 2026

Waitress provided incorrect order and responded with rude attitude

Business reply on Google

Hi Anna, 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 Rochester team follow up with you. https://empli.fi/cs/ap117955828

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 28, 2026

customers were ignored by staff for thirty minutes

Business reply on Google

Thank you Matt 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap117150811

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 18, 2026

Long wait times, greasy food, and loud dining environment.

Business reply on Google

Luna – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Rochester 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap116733393

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Feb 12, 2026

Loud music, rude service, mediocre food, and intrusive advertising tablets.

Business reply on Google

Thank you Frank 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap112688590

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 19, 2026

Cold food, low restaurant temperature, and excessively loud music.

Business reply on Google

Hi Melissa, 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 Rochester team follow up with you. https://empli.fi/cs/ap111555269

WorstStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Dec 21, 2025

Staff member was rude regarding a happy hour pricing request.

Business reply on Google

Thank you Ruben 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap110373946

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Dec 4, 2025

Long wait times and poor quality of food served.

Business reply on Google

Thank you Ashley 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap109571962

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Oct 11, 2025

Slow service, cold food, and inattentive staff at the restaurant.

Business reply on Google

Thank you Tara 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap107066546

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 17, 2025

server gave customer order to another patron after long wait

Business reply on Google

Thank you Amber 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap104645022

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 16, 2025

Slow service, poor drink quality, and cold, overcooked food.

Business reply on Google

Thank you Charles 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 Rochester team follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap101665980

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Feb 9, 2025

The wings were small, overcooked, and hard to eat.

Business reply on Google

Carol, 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/ap96203217

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 8, 2024

Long wait times and failure to serve ordered meal

Business reply on Google

Jeff, 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/ap85392456

WorstStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jan 21, 2024

unprofessional staff behavior and poor management oversight in a dirty restaurant

Business reply on Google

Erik, 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/ap75919895

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Dec 2, 2023

Slow service and poor coordination of food delivery to the table.

Business reply on Google

Danielle – we are sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience at our Rochester 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 Rochester Applebee’s franchisee follow up with you: https://empli.fi/cs/ap72143128

WorstStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jun 25, 2023

Long wait time and rude service from staff.

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 5, 2021

Poor cleanliness and lack of service from staff

WorstCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
May 28, 2018

dirty dishes and unsanitary drink preparation practices observed