Applebee’s Grill + Bar

Reviews

• Dave K.

  star star star star_border star_border 26 October 2026

  I don't eat at very many Applebee's, so when my friend and I knew we were passing though Kearney on our drive to Chicago, we made a point to stop at this location. In a town that has every conceivable chain restaurant, gas station, and big box retail store, Applebee's is a stand-out for its broad menu.
  
  The chicken parmesan was just so-so. And the strawberry lemonade was like drinking pure sugar water, with no signs of real strawberries anywhere. But they did have free refills, in a variety of flavors. And very friendly staff!

• Birgitte H.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 24 October 2026

  Only giving 1 star because I have to.
  This place is Such a joke. Applebee's itself is a great restaurant because it has a wide variety of options. Every single time I've came to Kearney's Applebee's I always leave questioning why they hell we chose that place to eat.
  We arrive and it's just about 5:30, it's not busy yet.
  We order, waiter is kind, but already seems stressed. We get our appetizer right away. Restaurant is still not full, our area isn't either. Waiter comes back 10 minutes later asking if we are ready to order. Duh. We order two kids meals and a 2 for 20 deal.
  Two other families sit down after we ordered.
  We wait, patiently.30 minutes later the two families receive their food. We still haven't. 45 mins in our waiter comes and says the kitchen staff is overwhelmed and it'll be another 1-2 minutes.
  20 minutes later we receive our food. I'm more annoyed that he said the kitchen staff was overwhelmed, mostly because how do two families with more orders receive their meal before us? Just admit you forgot..
  This isn't the first time we've waited for an hour for our food.  
  I don't even want to know what the staff is like when they are actually overwhelmed and busy.
  I don't recommend this Apple bee's location.

• First Name H.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 21 October 2026

  Every time we come here the services seems to get slower and slower. We waited 10 mins for someone to ask for drinks, then another 20 approximately for our order to be made. This place isn't even busy...like why the long wait!?

• Amber H.

  star star star star_border star_border 19 October 2026

  The food tasted fine, but our service was not the best. Our waitress was not very attentive to us and they were not that busy. They also messed up two of our orders.

• Pam M.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 14 October 2026

  For some reason I keep giving Applebee's chances. They are what they are...not great...not the worst, but they'll do in a pinch.
  
  I personally haven't ever been fond of their meals. My husband loves the new burger with egg on it and that is his go to when we go to Applebee's.
  
  I generally just stick with the appetizers....the shrimp, boneless wings, chicken wanton tacos, and green beans are usually what I'll choose from.
  
  So if you are looking for a fabulous meal, it wouldn't be my recommendation. Though it does lend itself to group settings because of the variety on their menu. Just limit your expectations as it is a chain restaurant so plan accordingly.