Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar — Restaurant in Ancón

Applebee’s Restaurant Review – A Feast of Flavors Dining at Applebee’s was an absolute delight! From the moment we sat down, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the experience even more enjoyable. But the real star of the evening was the food! We started with crispy chicken wings, golden-brown and perfectly seasoned, served with a variety of dipping sauces. The crunch on the outside and the juicy tenderness inside made them an instant favorite. Next up was a grilled salmon pasta, a creamy and indulgent dish with perfectly cooked salmon on top. The fettuccine was rich with Alfredo sauce, and the addition of mushrooms and herbs gave it a fantastic depth of flavor. For the main course, we indulged in BBQ ribs and steak with sides of fries and mashed potatoes. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, slathered in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. The steak had beautiful grill marks, cooked to perfection with a juicy, flavorful bite. Paired with crispy fries and creamy mashed potatoes, it was the ultimate comfort food experience. Another standout dish was the shrimp and zucchini pasta, bursting with fresh flavors. The shrimp were plump and juicy, and the combination of mushrooms, zucchini, and Alfredo sauce created a delicious balance. To wash it all down, we had refreshing cold drinks, including sodas served in rustic mason jars, adding to the charm of the meal. Overall, Applebee’s exceeded expectations with its amazing food, generous portions, and excellent service. Whether you're in the mood for juicy steaks, comforting pasta, or classic appetizers, this is the...

The service was very nice, helpful, courteous and professional, yet still personable! Excellent!

The food, however is a different story!

We ordered chicken tenders and ribs - 23$ quite a high price for something simple and small like this. For such a high price you would expect as high a quality. Unfortunately, the chicken tenders were not tender but super dry and hard. The breading is as flavorful as I remember it from the US. But the meat? Terrible! The hardest, driest chicken I can remember having eaten ever anywhere in the world! The ribs where not much better, I‘m afraid! Also super dry and hard. If it wasn’t for the Korean BBQ sauce, I don’t think they would have been edible…

As desert we had the apply chimmicheese with vanilla ice cream. That dish was quite nice. The cheese burrito roll wasn’t as crispy as I remember it, but it was good enough to pass…

The ambiente on the terrace, tough, was really nice - for that I might come back; if only for desert, as they seem to be able to do that ok…

Over all, though, I don’t think I would come back for food. Too expensive and too low...

First and last time here. We were invited to sit down at the table in about 2-3 minutes, told the menu was available for scanning and then the wait... no one came over and 15 minutes had passed. Called someone over and told them we wanted to order to which she said she wasn't the person and would get someone. We then waited 10-12 more minutes (so around 25-27 total) and decided to get up and leave.

On the way out I asked for the manager who was actually right there and told him about the horrible service.

What a way to ruin a night for 6 people and on top of that have them never come back and just spread the word of a place where service...