Applebee's in Barrie

326 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON L4M 3B9, Canada

★★★★☆
(1138 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant American restaurant Bar & grill Hamburger restaurant

About

EATIN’ GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Our casual atmosphere and attentive staff will make sure you’re eatin’ good whenever you step into an Applebee’s. Our extensive menu of delicious comfort food is sure to have something for everyone to love.

Website
applebeescanada.com
Address
326 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON L4M 3B9, Canada
Plus Code
C72X+CG Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
1138 reviews

Most Mentioned

steak (42) server (29) appetizer (22) food and service (16) bartender (14) patio (9) ribs (9) poutine (8) fish and chips (7) bourbon (5)
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★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Second time here and I loved it. Took my dad here my second time and he loved it. The service is great and it’s clean. The Irish accent lady server is a sweetheart and incredible customer service. I wish they opened one up in Toronto! I had the steak and brownie 😁

December 8, 2024

Very disappointed with this experience. To start things off, our server Naman completely forgot to give us our appetizers and was clearly not focused as he messed up one of our order by giving us a cheeseburger instead of a pizza. The food was bad as well, with the pasta sauce being extremely bland with no flavour (I have tried the same dish at a different Applebees, where it was much thicker and flavourful) We ordered a salad in which all of the leaves were dead, like completely black. We also ordered a chiclen skillet and the chicken’s texture and taste was the same as a rock. Do not recommend, take the time to find a better restaurant…

★★★★
December 1, 2024

I had a great experience at Applebee’s! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a casual night out with friends. I especially enjoyed the friendly service. Definitely a go-to spot for comfort food and good vibes. Highly recommend!

November 20, 2024

I've been to this place a few times and typically it's been an okay experience. Unfortunately, the last time I went (late October 2024) and I'm still thinking about how disappointed I was (month later) that I had to leave a comment. It was INCREDIBLY horrible! It was freezing cold and they put us by the front door where the was a freezing cold draft, the waitress took our order, delivered drinks and food but then ignored us for 40 minutes. She never came back to make sure the food was okay and it WASN'T okay!!! I ordered Salmon, that arrived barely cooked and cold!!! It was raw when I went to eat it. (If I wanted sushi I would have gone to a sushi place!). After waiting 20-30 minutes for them to come back I finally had some of the veggies. When she came back and I told her that my salmon was not done, she asked if I wanted something else, but at this point I just wanted to leave because I was also freezing cold because of where they sat us! By the way they were not busy so plenty of other seating options. The waitress took my food away, didn't put it in a take away container, didn't offer this either. She offered a discount, so instead of paying for a full meal I paid almost $20 for a bit of veggies and rice. I am SOOOOO not happy with this! This place was terrible!!!!!!

★★★★★
November 1, 2024

My family had lunch here on Thanksgiving Monday in 2024. We were on our drive home and wanted a quick bite to eat. The food was very good but a bit bland. Service was excellent. Washroom was spacious and clean. Overall, our meal was a great value.

★★★★★
August 28, 2024

First time going to an Applebee's! The popcorn shrimp appetizer was amazingly delicious. The French onion soup was not as great as I expected. Our mains could use more flavor, but the brisket tacos were really tasty. The dulce cheesecake was great too. The save for this dine in was our server. She was up to par, as far as great service goes. She refilled without asking, she came at appropriate times, she wasn't pushy or rude and she recommended the perfect appetizer. Best server experience I've had in a long time and I hire hospitality staff for a living!

★★★
July 18, 2023

Had dinner on a recent trip. The menu seems to be more towards Mexican dishes than I recalled before. Food took a while to come. Mix up with my mothers order but easy fix and Food was hot and plenty of it. Best salad i ever had! Asian dressing for the win. Found the place dark and not really inviting inside. Waitstaff nice. Not bad value for the money. Over good experience.

★★★★★
July 24, 2022

We stopped on our way home from Wasaga and even though it was a Friday night we got a table right away. The waitress we had was probably the best service I've had in awhile. She was so warm and friendly. The food was delicious. We started with cheese curds and waffle fry poutine. The curds were devoured in 5 minutes. Everyone really enjoyed their meal I had brisket tacos and they were one of the best tacos I've ever had. We will be back again for sure loved the shrimp appetizer . jakki was a great waitress

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Was seated quickly and was greeted by a friendly staff member. The one complaint I have is that all 3 meals did not come out at the same time, and I had to point it out to staff. Other than that, I had a great experience at a fair price. Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Food was ok. Service was great. Atmosphere was OK. There were some guests that were bothering other guests.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Food and service was good....

December 15, 2024

Well our waiter/bartender Kris made it clear he was not happy to be serving tables. He told us point blank to hurry up and order, yelled at two other employees and continued to slam cups around. Worst experience ever

★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

I liked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Always great service when we go in. The servers are on their A-game. Kitchen gets our orders ready in great time. Prices are extremely reasonable. Great patio as well.

★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The onion soup was terribly salty as was the riblets appetizer. The breaded popcorn shrimp drenched in oil and sugar. The wait staff was super-nice. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Delicious food great service excellent wouod definitely recommend and return

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Love Applebees! Its our favourite spot close to home.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great bar! Lots of sports! Awesome bartender!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Always a good meal with great service

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Defiantly worth trying. The food is good, as is the service.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

We felt the food came out way too fast, it was definitely not prepared fresh. The salad was wild and some leaves brown. My son ordered shrimp, me fish and chips and my husband a bowl of some sort. Food was served within 5-6 min. Service was good. Parking: Barrie location

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Oui Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Ive asked a lot of questions about cooking fries with regards to my allergies. I was given very good advice and was able to make a good choice for my meal. Much appreciated.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food was what you would expect from other chains. If you want something and know its at a certain good quality, come here

★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Went for dinner the other night. Food wasnt the greatest. Decided to give it a second try. This time was worse. $100 and my husband left hungry. The amount of food you get for your money is so small. Restaurant was empty. Not surprising. Dont think well give them a 3rd try.

August 21, 2024

Service was good Food was not good Was even told oh what a day we got new cooks on the line. First time ever at Applebee s and probably my last Food : 1/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Our waitress was very attentive to our needs. The food was good. Our booth was central to the building, farthest from windows, but close to the kitchen, so was easy to catch the waitress.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Got appetizers and drinks, food was great , server was sweet, will definitely come back here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Food is always excellent, and the staff are great. Hadnt been to this particular site in just over a year and the one waitress remembered us from last year and even remembered part of our regular order.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Went with a large group. All orders correct. Waitress, super pleasant and attentive. Food fresh, tasted great, portion sizes good too.

August 21, 2024

We went to this restaurant today for lunch, and wont be going back. We had a guest meet us for her lunch, but because the service was so slow, she had to request a to-go box with the meal delivery. The riblet meal came and it was undercooked...we brought it home to finish it off before enjoying it. The chicken fajita wrap wasnt even toasted, and the fries with that meal came cold which seemed odd since the fries with the rib plate were hot. We would have appreciated the server to come back to our table and bring a napkin with the dessert that was served. He seemed like he really didnt care if we were there or not. For an $84.00 price (no drinks were ordered), all three of us were very disappointed.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Our server was incredibly friendly and attentive my wife and I had the shepherds pie, which was a deconstructed, very tasty version of the dish. Our friends had the steak, which they enjoyed. Our server treated the kids like adults and took their orders directly from them and it was great! All in all, we enjoyed our visit!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The service was amazing. Food was spot on. It has been ages since I have been to an Applebees and it is better than I remember

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Our food was delicious. Our server, Lauren, was very pleasant and attentive to all our needs. She warned us about the spice level of our dish, which was helpful. Well be back for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We were on our way to go camping and asked for quick service. Our server obliged. Excellent experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

good to try, I live in Toronto so the closest Applebees is Niagara Falls.

★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Very dissapointing experience tonight. Adult entree with an allergen that was not listed on the menu (i would have just ordered something different if id known in advance). Poorly cooked meat in fajitas and a kids menu item which was awful. Will not go back. Far too expensive for a bad experience. Wait staff was fine.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great place. Sat outside on the patio. Portions were average for the price. Service was reliable and friendly. The only thing I would suggest: have the wash rooms cleaning schedule checked, it wasnt as clean when I visited it.

★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

First time here. Wasnt overly busy. They dropped the ball. Took a while to get drinks. 5 adults in our party. Second refill was quick, that was the only thing done right until settling the bill. Food was ordered at the same time. First 3 entrees came out. One was done incorrectly and the server passed it off as no big deal. It then took 5 mins extra for the last two meaning two of us had to watch as the others eat. Then we were offered someone elses spinach dip and someone elses beef dish. They didnt get the quesadilla burger done right as it was supposed to have a poutine on the side. It didnt and was supposed to have pickles on the side, it didnt. On top of that the overall portions on that burger was a childs portion of beef. I wouldnt recommend them and I wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

So happy to see an Applebees here in Canada. Haven t eaten there in over 15 years! The chicken wonton tacos were fabulous! Excellent wait staff!

★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Company was good. Food was just ok. Server was fine.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Visited on a Sunday morning for brunch, service was good, food was great, Raspberry Iceteas were very good.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Shawna is always so nice. We love coming to see her. She deserves a raise. Definitely an asset to Applebees!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

I came into Applebees this location is amazing gorgeous patio and ambiance. I met a lovely server Jackie she was awesome and super kind I highly recommend this location and Jackie for making my experience great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Had the fajitas and they were delicious. The service was great and swecer was very friendly and helpful. This location has been here as long as I can remember and I have never been until today but will definitely be back Dietary restrictions: Gluten free menu options

Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We went here on Saturday for a friends birthday dinner. Yes our group was pretty large but the establishment was no busy by any means. First issue was the way they had the group seated at 3 seperate tables extremely odd and not very accommodating. Second issue was it was our servers first day on the job, to me thats alot when youre just learning the ropes. Although this person was extremely kind the service was not great & no one helped. Third issue their all you can eat was not that, my husband and a friend order this. First dish came out cold & my husband ordered another dish as it was all you can eat after reminding the servers multiple times about whats happening it never came. Fourth issue when we asked for the bill, EVERYONES steaks were over charged. They tried charging us 50$ a plate for a steak that was like 32$ they didnt even have a steak on the menu that was priced that high. Fifth issue multiple people who did order the steak ended up sick a few hours later... Our group wont be back to this establishment as there was just so many problems & it seemed as if no one takes pride in their job anymore. If you do plan on giving it a try make sure you go over your bill.

★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

They have changed their menu since I was there last. Food tasted microwaved from frozen. Service was fine ..atmosphere felt dated and old fashioned! Far too expensive compared to other restraunts. Wheelchair accessibility: OK parking ans some tables on the main elevation.

★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Food was okay and service

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

My experience at this location, attentive server. Our food arrived in 5 minutes . Overall it was a good experience. Brunch, I spent $30.00

May 21, 2024

Would never come back. Had to send our steak back twice and in the end had to go with something else. The service was so slow even though there was only a few people in the restaurant. Dessert was take out and that took 20mins to get. Not worth the time or money.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Good choice of foods

★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Ive been at many Applebees I order bourbon chicken.. They served me a white piece of chicken with grill line on it.. Nothing like the several Applebees Ive been at. All franchise s should be prepared the same. Sent it back Came back the same. Very disappointed.. They dont seam to care. Never going back. Sad sad sad They should be ashamed.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

I don t live in Barrie anymore but when I do come here I always want to come back to this Applebee s location. Great food, nice sizeable portions, great and friendly service. Took my mom here for lunch on May 18th and the food came out hot and fast. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a nice time out. Thanks again Applebee s!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Our server was awesome , kind, fun and top notch service You have not had French onion soup until you have Applebees! Food

April 21, 2024

Lost a customer forever! We reserved a week in advance to book a reservation for 4 people and it was confirmed. 30 minutes before our dinner time they call to say were canceled now because a large group of 30 Walk in so they can overcharge them their 20% fixed gratuity. Terrible business acumen and treatment of customers. I live around the corner but will never come here. We will take our business where were welcome. Thank you

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Didnt catch our servers name, but she was amazing. So friendly!! Food was awesome!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Not much for vegetarians. However we had the nicest waitress and I asked if the bacon could be taken out of the Mac&cheese. No it was part of the sauce, but would I like a pasta with an Alfredo sauce? Yes please and it was awesome!

April 21, 2024

What a disappointment to say the least . 1st so dark in there can t read the menu , had to use my flashlight on my phone to see the menu . 2nd wife ordered fish and chips 1 was piece was salmon and 1 was haddock. And it tasted off . Manager said the Cajun seasoning would make the fish go pink lol . Don t think so . I ordered the chicken bowl . 1st piece of chicken okay second piece was cold and slimy in the middle . This is the second and last time we will come here and won t recommend to anybody. Sad as way before covid we ate here couple times and it wasn t bad . Then we had a bad experience (bad food 1st time) so we gave them a break . We decided today 3/30/24 to give it another go after it being so long and what a disappointment and to the manager it s better to be honest then lie to a Customer as I grew up eating fish of all types my whole life and when you tell someone the fish went pink due to seasoning what a mistake that was . Don t recommend this place !!! Our server was great and so apologetic about what happen , only good thing I can say about this review!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

This was our first time at Applebees food was good and the service was great. Would definitely recommend

April 21, 2024

I go to a restaurant to enjoy my meal. I dont expect to be recorded on a Youtubers (Ken Domik) phone so he can post on his YouTube channel (KBDProductionsTV) for monetary gain. Recording staff members and patrons without thier consent or knowledge. Also as a longtime former restaurant manager, I do not appreciate him stealth camping in your parking lot overnight in his Mercedes sprinter van he does this at many locations. Does he not realize how disconcerting it is when staff members leave late at night and see a van with blacked out windows sitting in the parking lot. Just so he can make money on youtube. I have also emailed Applebees headquarters about this, but I have heard nothing back.

April 21, 2024

If I would be able to give this place a 0 star across the board I would. This was by far the worst restaurant experience in my life from bad waiters to horrible food the manager kinda a little bit made things a little better but I will never come back to this horrible restaurant steer clear of this place it s a nightmare

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

So....the only reason why I gave the food three stars is because the only thing I could eat there was the beyond burger without the mayo (plant based). I am not a big salad eater, so that is probably the biggest cop out option for vegetarians/vegans. The burger was really good, dont get me wrong, I just wish there were other options. The atmosphere of the restaurant was fine, and everything is very clean. The waitress was awesome and very friendly. I wouldnt likely go back there just because of the menu, but for anyone who doesnt have food restrictions or other dietary requirements, Im sure this place is super awesome for them. Side note.....it also seemed really expensive! I got the burger that came with fries, and a cranberry juice and it was $28!!! Vegetarian options: Salads and beyond burger......that is all Dietary restrictions: No real plant based options. The beyond burger comes with mayo so I had to ask for it not to be there....I do believe they had gf options though

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Friendly helpful staff, great appetizers

★★
April 21, 2024

The experience was overall alright. The only saving grace was our amazing server Rema. She was very enjoyable, and tried her hardest to fix the mistakes with my food. My steak came out wrong twice .. and she apologized a bunch and really saved the experience, me and my partner would come back just for her. It was annoying to spend so much on a steak i couldn t eat, but my partner enjoyed their food enough.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great family restaurant

April 21, 2024

The service was horrendous!! The bartender had too much going on waited 5 min to be even asked about drink order, food was Norma time normal delivery not the waitress never came back., had to stop a hostess to ask for the bill and it still took another 10 minutes!! Steak was tough and Soinachndip was lukewarm and tortilla chips were stale !! Will not be returning

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Heidi and the manager at this location went above and beyond to ensure that my dinner was gluten free and even brought me a bowl so I could mix it and make it my own. Thank you for taking the time Dietary restrictions: Very willing to help make your meal dietarily safe for you to eat

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food was decent.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Last time I was here was 15 years ago. Still looks the same. Staff are so pleasant. That makes ones stay pleasurable

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

So far it s been good for me, great food and cold beer and friendly stuff

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Havent been here since they took them all out .. took a drive to barrie and was so happy we did!! The food was amazing ! Staff were great definitely comming back ! Thank you Applebees for a making our date the cherry on top !

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Was the only place willing to hold a big group and they did fantastic. Everything was perfect, bulling for each smaller group was accurate. We will be going more often.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Food was good reasonably priced. Not much of a selection. We had a very large group...food came out quick service was amazing.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Was there on a busy Saturday afternoon. We expected a little wait for our food but it was on the table fairly quick. Our server, Shawna, was on top of her game! Didnt even need to ask for refills, she noticed we were running low and asked us. Lots of parking and we will definitely be back next time were in town! Parking: Lots of free parking

★★
February 21, 2024

We ordered Spinach dip to start, came out room temp, and was the worst dip we ve had at any restaurant, including other chains. The food looked and was served nothing like advertised on the menu or website menu. Main courses were mediocre at best, again nothing served hot. The service was okay, but weren t really attended to other than the basic order taking and bringing of the food, and they were not busy, as it was around 7pm on a Sunday night. Our chances to return ever again are quite slim. There are so many food options in the area, I would suggest going elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great times. Decent prices for nowadays

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great meal server was great, shown quickly to a table 100% recommend!!

★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Hadnt eaten here in a few years and quickly remembered why. Food was average at best. Taste like everything was a frozen product. Im not in a hurry to go back. Too many other options out there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Great place! Super food. We will be back!

★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

This place was ok, not bad but not amazing either. The atmosphere was nice, although it was a little too dark for some people to read the menus. The server was nice but the service was kind of slow. The food was off the mark. Drinks were overly sweet, dishes were a bit too salty. My Four Cheese Chicken Mac n Cheese pasta was salty and it kind of clashed with the sweet chicken.

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Our server Rima was amazing and very attentive even though we had a huge group. Food was pretty good. Not from Barrie, but would keep going there if I was local.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing. All you can eat for $23 and you get a choice of 3 meats and you can have all 3 if you like and also endless fries. Ashley our server was amazing and thank you to everyone for signing my card. I got a free birthday dessert too and a coupon for a free entre on my next visit. Wow. Thank girls for the delicious meal

Local Guide
January 21, 2024

It was OK. Wouldnt return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The spinach dip was fantastic, our meals were very filling and the customer service here is exceptional. We had a minor complaint from our last meal and the manager immediately helped us resolve it. Appreciated, recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful atmosphere,great staff awesome food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service, awesome drinks, and food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lots of choice on menu with new ideas. Food quality depends on day and time of visit which fluctuate a lot.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It wasnt very busy the day I was there, and our server was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and awesome service thank you

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Skylar treated us like family! If I could give 6 stars I would!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fast, friendly service. They even have an 55+ menu for us lighter eaters.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and awesome service we had a great time

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was okay. Tbh, the American one is better and really good. Few dishes were good like the fajitas, chicken bowl other were average. Recommended dishes

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We love this applebees! The service is always wonderful and the food is super yummy Alexis is so lovely!! She remembered my order from last time and it really made the experience special! Definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Jackie was so awesome she did everything perfectly and what I expect in a server, highly recommend coming in!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Reliable and good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was fantastic. Ordered the appetizer mixer thing, the shrimp Parmesan sirloin steak. Waitress was very friendly and visited just enough to make sure we were taken care of without interrupting. Will be back again!

★★
December 21, 2023

Applebees used to be a family favorite, lots of memories with the kids. Food is pretty bad now. No flavor at all. Four cheese pasta, didnt live up to the expectations, seemed like an Alfredo sauce. And the chicken on top were the same strips used in their salads. No cheese melted on top. Super different from the picture. I guess because we asked for no bacon they skipped the cheese on top too. Sent that back, ordered the Asian Chicken Salad to replace it. So the Asian part was totally missing, no ginger, no garlic, no soya sauce, just some sliced almonds and tasted like coleslaw dressing. Best thing was the chocolate cake. Even the pita chips werent pita chips. So disappointed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was mediocre at best... good service and nice atmosphere... but, since we are out of town, we wont return on our next trip to Barrie. :(

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Me and my family had dinner there last week food was ok but Vish our server was amazing thanks to vish for making our dinner a special one

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had one of the best servers in barrie!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good fish and chips, nice chocolate meltdown, but no wow. Was good as a lunch option on the trip home after a long drive

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly Food

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Kid-friendliness: It was friendly, and um felt good! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was hot and delicious. Service was good..lighting was dark and seating was cramped Parking: Lots of spaces Kid-friendliness: High chairs and coloring books provided for the kids Good kid menu options Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to access

★★★★
December 21, 2023

The server was very friendly but she was simply a one-woman army, she was alone serving many tables, each table with 3 or 4 people. Very tasty steak but with a tender taste

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food at a reasonable price. The service was great; accurate and timely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was awesome..food and service

★★
December 21, 2023

Our first time here, we are a family of 4 with young children. It smelled strongly of fried fish when we walked in, not a big deal- but still not pleasant. Our server was friendly, but so incredibly forgetful. We ordered the kids chicken bites which were decent, and the 3 course dinners one was a burger and the other the ribs really dry and over cooked- the fries were alright though. And the burger was about the most unremarkable thing ever. The pickle spears were really good though. The ladies bathroom smelled /looked like a washroom at a gas station. I felt cleaner before I went in.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Visited the Bayfield location on Canada Day and had a few appetizers and a drink. The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. I had not been here for a few years but was so glad I went back, it was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I havent been to Applebees in many years. But my family stopped in last week for a birthday and all had great meals. So they went again today and took me and I agree the food was great for the price we paid. They have a deal on right now a 3 course meal for $20 to $25 depending what you got. For app i had the Wonton Chicken Tacos which were crunchy, fresh and tasty. The main was a Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl that was slightly spicey, very flavourful, fresh bright veggies and left me full but not sluggish like usual entrees do. Then for dessert I had these lovely Mini Cinnamon Buns with cream cheese icing on the side. Our hosts name was Jackie she was very friendly and gave us great service. Only downside to the experience is at first were seated at a booth that was very narrow and tight but server gratuitously moved us to a table were there was more room.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great, friendly service. Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food, price and an amazing server!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was alright.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is to be as expected from a chain. But the service is poor - just not enough staff. We were also surprised that they dont include calorie count on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

For the menu and value, this is my families go-to. For mid level chain. I like it better than Kelseys, East Sides, etc. For the money, the beef is passable, and the other items are very good. Of course, the riblets are legendary. The deep fried Pickle spears are the best I have ever had too. Parking: Easy free parking Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids. Everyone expects it. Full kids menu. Wheelchair accessibility: We have a friend who needs a WC, and we have been there a couple times, no issues.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Well if the service wasnt outstanding i would have given this review a 1 star. Our waitress was so lively and made sure everything was to our liking. The food on the other hand was very low quality. The fajita plate was so so salty, we had shredded lettuce on the side it was all shriveled and brown, the sour cream watery, salsa watery and tasteless.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Title: Outstanding Service and Delightful Dining Experience at Applebee I recently had the pleasure of dining at Applebees and I must say that the exceptional customer service provided by Vishavjit K truly made my experience memorable. From the moment my party and I stepped foot into the restaurant, Vishavjit went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was nothing short of phenomenal. Vishavjits attentiveness and warm demeanor instantly made us feel welcome and appreciated as guests. His genuine kindness and constant smile created a positive and inviting atmosphere that added to the overall enjoyment of our visit. He was knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and ensure that our specific needs and preferences were met. Not only did Vishavjit excel in providing remarkable service, but the kitchen staff at Applebees also deserves recognition for their outstanding culinary skills. Our dishes were prepared flawlessly, and the attention to detail was evident in every bite. The food was served promptly and presented beautifully, showcasing the culinary expertise of the kitchen team. Throughout our dining experience, Vishavjit consistently checked on us to ensure that we had everything we needed. He was quick to address any concerns or requests we had, always maintaining a high level of professionalism and efficiency. His dedication to providing impeccable customer service truly exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Applebees to anyone seeking a delightful dining experience. The combination of Vishavjits exceptional customer service, the superb skills of the kitchen staff, and the overall pleasant ambiance of the restaurant make it a top choice for both casual outings and special occasions. Whether youre looking for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner, Applebees has proven to be a restaurant that truly values its customers and consistently delivers an exceptional experience. In conclusion, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Vishavjit K for his unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service. His friendly nature, attentiveness, and genuine care for his customers truly set him apart. Applebees has gained a loyal customer, and I eagerly look forward to my next visit. Thank you, Vishavjit, and the entire team at Applebees, for an unforgettable dining experience! (Note: This review is based on my personal experience and reflects my honest opinion.)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great place and the best part is the amazing service we got the best server in Applebee s ,vishavjit he is amazing his smile will make any experience at this restaurant incredible. Food

★★
December 21, 2023

Stopped in for a quick bite yesterday. Wasn t quick. Food was ok. My rice was dry and hard, seemed like leftovers from the day before. Took a long time to get our food and the waiter didn t check in on us. Restaurant stunk and washrooms stunk even more. We don t have Applebee s up north, so I was really hoping to love this place.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Applebees is a very family friendly environment to go eat with your family and friends. The service at Applebees is almost as good as their food! Jakki was a very helpful server. Food came quick, was fresh and was hot. I appreciate a good meal, and applebees I appreciate you.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Absolutely rude host. After waiting 15 minutes to be greated she rudly tells us we have to wait another 30 min with many empty tables. Garbage attitude! Better places in town to eat. They obviously dont want or need the business. Will be reporting to head office!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice place to go with the family. Menu options are great and the location is nice and quiet. Recommend their $20 menus which includes an entrée, a main dish and desert. A good option if you are cost conscious

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A perfect stop and break on our drive home from Algonquin Park to Hamilton. The food was great and the service was very friendly. Since there is no Applebees in Hamilton, we look forward to stopping and eating here on our long drive back home.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

There are fewer options for vegetarian people. So I was confused what to order. They said they can replace chicken with beyond meat. So you can have anything from the menu and that was the best part about this restaurant. I had Southwest Chicken bowl (replaced with Beyond meat) and that was DELICIOUS. I can t explain how much I loved it! The ambiance was amazing. And staff is friendly. I am gonna visit this place again for sure!

December 21, 2023

We had lunch yesterday and we found it very disappointing to say the least! We ordered coffee and water to start the coffee was horrid. While I had the fish and chips the fish was quite dry the only salvaging item were the french fries. My boyfriend had the pasta with chicken strips and we later found the cheese stick that came with it was an additional cost. It was quite dark inside. I was most disappointed because I had recommended the restaurant to my boyfriend and we will not be coming back and not recommending it to any of our friends!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Was looking forward to going here. We arrived and waited by the hostess stand for I don t even know how long. Not a single waitress or bartender even acknowledged us to let us know someone would be over to help us shortly. We say wait staff but no one seemed too eager to help us. People who came in after us left before we did. Super disappointing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Steak bourbon excellent

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good was good. Place could be cleaner

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We went for lunch. I have been to applebees USA alot! this was my first applebees Canada. I must say it was underwhelming. The food wasnt good, the salad leaves tasted bitter, the spicy maple shrimp was actually too sweet and no spice!?, the service was decent which is why I gave 3 stars.

★★
December 21, 2023

Front end staff were great. Very attentive and tried to correct the food situation. Went out for dinner, hadnt been in a few years, and was excited to try out the 55 plus menu. Smaller portions are always nice. Our group of 5 had three 55 plus meals and a two can eat for $52. Everything, except the mac and cheese was overly salted on every possible level. Part of it, according the the manager, was due to the pre-purchased ingredients from their supplier, and some was the overly judicious salting by the kitchen staff. The meal, on a whole, was not eatable or enjoyable. The best we got was $20 off on a bill that was over $150. Very disappointing. Wanted to contact head office but there isnt an email to contact. Once again, front end staff was great, but the food became the topic of our conversation. We will not be coming back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place used to be not so great .. but Ive recently given it another chance , and its been nothing but a good time . Nice food and good service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was amazing reception wasnt good overall 3 stars.

December 21, 2023

This location has become very disappointing lately and Me and my family use to love coming here. Food was horrible and burnt. We always get stuck with a waitress named Val who seems annoyed at alterations of dishes on the menu. Something seems off about her behaviour and mannersims. Will not be coming back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I was quite impressed with how the restaurant has improved since Covid !! The server I had was absolutely awesome, so polite and actually caring when it came to my kids, the manager Lori went above and beyond to make sure our experience was great - definitely recommend and will be back ! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Right off the bat, a lot of things have changed. The last time I went to an Applebees, the menu had items that were closer to those of Kelseys but this time around, they were more influenced by Mexican cuisine. Not necessarily a problem but it is something that I immediately noticed. The second thing I noticed was that the lights were very dim in the restaurant, creating a very calm and cozy atmosphere. It took a few seconds for my eyes to adjust but I still think it was a pretty nice change from the usual lighting in restaurants. The waiters were very friendly, but the food did take a little while to come out. I ordered the Chicken Wonton Tacos, which were very refreshing but could have used a little bit more spice. They were, however, very aesthetically pleasing as the taco shells had a wonton consistency.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Limited allergy understanding or options, caution if you have allergies.

December 21, 2023

Waiter was very nice. Food was ok. Almost choked to death on a plastic shard in my appetizer. Was hoping the restaurant would comp some of our meal. Nope! FYI there is a Baton Rouge up the road - better food, ribs and I m sure service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Use to go here all the time after many years we now with kids went back a week ago or so , the place look exactly the same as it did 10 plus Years ago.. and the smell was horrible Time for some renovations .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My husband brought me there for my first time! To start with, the placing ladies were very friendly. The Food we ordered were the homestyle chicken bowl and the waffle poutine. And The dessert, a lava cake with ice cream oh my god! Heaven on a plate! All were sooooo DELICIOUS! Our waitress was PERFECT! Friendly, smiling, helpful, enthousiastic and we can tell she loves her job! The prices were affordable too! We will return for sure! Kid-friendliness: They got little high chairs for kids! Wheelchair accessibility: No step so it is easy to access!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were seated for over 20 minutes and were not seen once, and a nother table was seen over 4 times

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If I could but no stars I would... I went tonight with my husband, son and friend.. they sat us but then after 30 minutes of being ignored and not even offered drinks we just got up and left and they didnt even acknowledge us.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I would like to say that we had the most pleasant experience form our server at Applebees. Her name is Alexis and she was so friendly and we want to come again. The food was fabulous and it was a nice environment. I thank you Alexis for the great service and the great food bring us great memories. We will be back.

December 21, 2023

Stopped for dinner Oct 19 @ 6:15PM There was a moderate number of guests, but restaurant was not busy. We were welcomed properly by the hostess who did a good job getting us a nice table. Unfortunately the evening went down hill after that. We waited about 20 minutes and were not approached by any of the servers.!!!! We went back to the Hostess and asked if a server had been assigned to us. She apologized and assured us that someone would be right over. 15 minutes later.... still no service!!!! Extremely frustrated, we left the restaurant a few minutes before 7 pm This was the single most worst dining experience that we have ever had, and will never go back to this Applebees The ONLY reason for a one star review is that Google does not allow ZERO stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food and service were really good. Found the restaurant very dark.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Got the quesadilla burger came out was not at all like the menu it tasted ok at best wife had quesadilla she side it was fine I am stopping at Wendy s on the way home to get enough food Was not very happy with the meal Food : 1/5

December 21, 2023

I am sure that the service would have been great is any of the staff had of bothered to come to our table. We sat for over 20 minutes and multiple staff walked by our table and looked our way, but no one stopped to take our order. When other people came in and sat around us and their server came right to their table and took their orders, we decided to leave. On the way out the hostess and another staff looked shocked when I explained why we were leaving. Not sure if we will be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went for super with my family. Was .slow just poor one woman running around. Wheelchair accessibility: You have to park far from the front door if u need a ramp and cant step up Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service with friendly staff. Menu is mostly Mexican-inspired, but there are enough other options to satisfy most people. The prices are also quite reasonable. Weve been going to this location for years and have never really been disappointed. Except maybe by the steak but you get what you pay for right?

December 21, 2023

I was in on Saturday and debated leaving a review for a couple days but after what I saw I realized it cannot be left alone. I walked in and waited awhile to be seated. As I was with my table I witnessed a server getting screamed at and absolutely belittled in front of the entire restaurant. This is absolutely unacceptable, as someone who s worked in the service industry for 4 years I have never witnessed something this crass. I feel horrible for this poor girl. On top of that, service was slow which I don t blame the server for, clearly management is terrible so I m assuming their sections were messed up or all the servers were flustered from being led by management who has no idea how to run a restaurant. Food was gross and cold. I could barely eat anything. Go somewhere else if you can. Get better management or you re gonna lose all your staff and this place will be shut down. Would give 0 stars if it was an option.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good service, Food okay. Value for experience below average.

December 21, 2023

Waited 20 minutes to be served, waiting for someone to take our drink order atleast & that didn t happen. We waited so long we just decided to leave and go somewhere else. Not to mention there were servers all around us that didn t come to wait our table.

December 21, 2023

Very disappointed. Waited along time for our food. No one came to the table to communicate why, in fact felt ignored. When food came it was cold. Wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is always good. Never had any problems. Kid-friendliness: Theyve always treated my kids good. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great dinner we had