Applebee's Grill + Bar — Restaurant in Walnut

Reminder: VERY RACIST waitress in the restaurant. Be careful if you’re Asian. Yesterday, we attended a funeral and decided to catch up afterward. When we asked to order beer, the waitress said we were too loud and looked a bit drunk, so she couldn't provide the beer. Question: you can’t laugh out loud from being happy because you’re going to look like you’re drunk? It's frustrating to feel unfairly judged. After we lowered our voices and only ordered food, I still felt that we were being treated unfairly. As an Asian person, I felt cautious as it seemed they were not treating us nicely and were suspicious that we wouldn't pay. I asked them to check their camera, and it turned out their machine was the issue, which was ridiculous.

I was completely sober and had not drunk at all. Even if my friends were drunk, they wouldn't have left without good manners. We all live in the Walnut area and the treatment we received at the restaurant was heartbreaking, especially after attending a funeral. I’m not letting them treat my...

I stopped by Applebee's on a Tuesday during happy hour and was pleasantly surprised! The hostess was extremely friendly and accommodating, seating me in an area where I could plug in my laptop - a huge plus for remote workers like myself.

The food was delicious and affordable. I opted for the steak, broccoli, and coleslaw, which hit the spot. The portion sizes were generous, and the quality was impressive considering the price.

To drink, I enjoyed two glasses of 9oz Cabernet, which paired perfectly with my meal. And for dessert, the chocolate treat was decadent and satisfying.

The total bill came out to $70, including tip, which I thought was an incredible value. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, making it an ideal spot for a casual dinner or meetup.

Parking was also a breeze, which is always a bonus.

Overall, I'd highly recommend Applebee's for their happy hour deals and...

I get more and more unhappy every time I come here and I really feel bad about this. This used to be my favorite go-to place. Here’s what I noticed:

Applebee’s changes their menu every 3 months or less. You can ask any server and they will tell you the same. If you do like a particular dish, you can almost bet it will be taken off the menu the next time. That’s disappointing.

Then the entree changes: the salmon came with an artichokes topping. Then It was replaced with spinach. Now the salmon just comes with a maple glaze.

The portions are smaller and the plates seem to be smaller too.

The last time I was there they charged for the vegetables. They call them “premiums sides” now. It was $1.99 for each vegetable so it was an additional $3.98 added to the bill.

On a positive note, the servers are very friendly. I just wish Applebee’s wouldn’t cut corners and cheapen the...