Applebee's Grill + Bar — Restaurant in Hudson

Went in at 10PM and absolutely demolished a Triple Chocolate Meltdown T-Rex style. Would recommend.

Actually came back the next day to get another Triple Chocolate Meltdown because it was just that good. Unfortunately couldn't eat it T-Rex style this time because the dish only came with one spoon. Would still recommend.

Not only did I come back a second time, but I also brought my friends along with me for the third time. So don't just take it from me: take it from the FIVE whole Triple Chocolate Meltdowns that were all collectively demolished in a timely manner.

Simply put, the Triple Chocolate Meltdown is one of the greatest deserts of all time. You have a chocolate cake with just the right amount of density, moistness, and flavor. This is topped with not only a hot fudge drizzle, but also a white chocolate fudge drizzle for added variety. Stuffed inside the cake is a delicious and gooey hot fudge with just the right amount of creaminess. Not only does this dish come with this immaculate cake, but also a nice refreshing scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with hot fudge drizzle as well. The curvature of the plate creates an exquisite melting pot for all of these excellent ingredients, for an added bonus once the main course is finished. And all of that for $8.29???? Now that's what we call a steal!

P.S. Came back for probably at least my 10th TCM today after wrapping up on this review many moons ago, and I gotta say: they skimped out on the ice cream this time. Don't get me wrong - I'm no complainer and I still absolutely demolished the dessert like a champ, but something had to be said about it. After a thorough and tough thought session, I've determined that the integrity of the greatest dish in the history of mankind should not be tarnished by a simple and non-fatal error in its creation. Long live the Tripple Chocolate Meltdown, the culmination of many years of human evolution, and deserving delicacy of this 5...

What i like about this Applebee's is that it truly is a neighborhood restaurant and the hours make it possible to get a late bite. We used to go more frequently because my son LOVES it and the waitstaff are usually terrific. But since I think a management change last summer or so, I've experienced some service issues.

The food is what it is - pub fare. I like the variety and haven't been too disappointed there (that is, i haven't expected Michelin dining, so...). The burgers and wings, entrees are usually consistent. I would, however, recommend against the riblets. Those are an AWFUL experience loaded with bones and shallow meat, so you eat and need to spit them out.

So the service.... we usually like to sit at the bar area, so maybe that's part of the issue. But the last two times we've gone, we actually had to leave because we couldn't even get acknowledged. The last time it happened, 3 servers were chatting at the busing station, and another table that arrived well after was served first. To make it worse, they even sat next to us and we STILL didn't even get acknowled. With that, I could only imagine how long the service would take so we decided to go elsewhere.

What I've found is this location mightily struggles in high volume times so if it's busy or there's a wait, we usually won't bother. But both times we recently left, it wasn't super busy, so...

10/10 Review for Mariah

We had the pleasure of being served by Mariah during a recent visit, and her attentiveness and professionalism were absolutely outstanding. Our group included a special needs individual and two small children, which can often be challenging in a busy dining environment, but Mariah handled everything with grace and warmth.

From the moment we were seated, she brought all the tableware promptly and even went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed, including asking if we required additional silverware. She was incredibly observant, removing empty plates quickly and efficiently without ever interrupting our experience.

Despite the chaos of two screaming children, Mariah got our order perfectly correct, and her patience and kindness never wavered. She truly made us feel welcomed and cared for. Toward the end of the meal, she thoughtfully offered boxes for our leftovers and waited patiently while we gathered our things, allowing us to finish our experience without feeling rushed.

Mariah’s attentiveness, warmth, and genuine care turned what could have been a stressful outing into a truly enjoyable one. She is a shining example of excellent service, and we’re so grateful for her efforts. Thank you, Mariah, for going above...