Applebee’s Grill + Bar

About

Sports Bars, Burgers, American (Traditional)

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    2.5 stars

Location

Adress: 509 East 117th St, New York, NY 10035

Phone: (646) 896-2700

Work Hours

Mon 9:00 am-11:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am-11:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am-11:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am-11:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am-12:00 am
Sat 9:00 am-12:00 am
Sun 9:00 am-11:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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    Parking
    Garage
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Drive-Thru
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No
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    Has Pool Table
    No

Reviews

  • Jahmal P.

    star star star star_border star_border 11 June 2026

    I'm a drinker and if a drinker goes some place and gets more frustrated  the more drinks they have it's one of two things. They a bad drunk or the drinks weak.  I'm not a bad drunk . I'm a West Indian with ah high tolerance. I ordered Jameson the first drink was about a 7 the second one was water  don't ask about the third cause I wasn't going order that after the second.
    I ordered and impossible burger  I had my sis my bro my moms and my nephew ass try a piece and the could not tell it wasn't meat.  This is my second time having the impossible and first time having it at the bee. Def the highlight of my dinning experience.  My order of fries was  too salty for me but I'm not a big salt fan. For me my biggest issue was as follows. you have nine people sitting at a table. Two of whom order the unlimited plates so they could order as much as they want.  You bring orders but don't take any plates. What a struggle finding  a space to put food on a crowded table. Thankfully eventually our waitress realized  maybe I should take some dirty dishes.
    Honestly I have to say my dining experience wasn't dreadful, but the only thing memorable about it was that I was with family.

  • Wm. L.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 7 June 2026

    UPDATE
    I received a call from the restaurant area Manager regarding my experience at this Applebees location.  I returned her call and did not receive a follow up call. I called again today, August 31, and left a message.

    On Saturday,  August 17, we visited this Applebees location .
    Starting with a positive point, the food was pretty good except the 6 ounce sirloin which was a bit tough.
    Otherwise food was prepared what was ordered.
    However the table had wet seats, no plates or utensils.
    Thinking we would get this once we placed our orders,  we ordered drinks and entrees with our server. She left.
    We waited. Nothing was brought back to our table. We tried to get her attention but it seemed (although the restaurant was not very busy at that time)  she disappeared and was not seened.
    After waiting quite awhile, BOTH  drinks AND all entrees were brought in.
    And...no plates, utensils or even offering glass of water. Now we had to wait for utensils so we could eat. Finally napkins and utensils were brought.  Except NO KNIVES (how can we eat the steaks?)
    Had to wait for those.
    After meals were done  (including ribs), we had to ask for wet napkins needed for eating the ribs!  They "found " some after awhile.
    The bill was brought pretty quickly afterwards though.
    Bottom line: this location 's manager appears not to be running this restaurant well.  Staff either looked overwhelmed or were not cognizant of customer's needs per table.
    Disappointed....

  • Lovely L.

    star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

    My boyfriend and I came in at 10 pm for drinks with my boyfriend . We sat at the bar and our bartender Shayna was EXCELLENT , the restaurant serious over workers her because we seen her doing about 10 jobs and she was still extended the best customer I've seen in a while . She was patient and as attentive as she could have been given the circumstances. I would  definitely come again since she made it a good experience ask for her by name you won't be disappointed :)

  • Trilla G.

    star star star star star_border 30 May 2026

    This experience would of been bad if it wasn't for our bartender "Shayna"... she serviced us when no one else did,toke car of our drinks with INCREDIBLE patience,not to mention she catered to my girlfriends needs like a psychic...if you even come to this Apple Bees ask for "Shayna" TRUST ME!

  • Elle B.

    star star star star_border star_border 21 May 2026

    What can I say about Applebee's??????
    Chain restaurant quality food...
    Nothing special about this place. Food wasn't terribly bad, it will do for pinches like after shopping in a super busy mall and ain't nothing else really around, so you settle.
    After an afternoon of shopping at Riverview our feet were tired and we just needed a place to sit down to eat and perhaps grab a drink or two. They had happy hour and $5 dolla dranks and $3 drafts so why not!
    Got a 2/$30 deal, wasn't worth that imo but I guess atleast it came out hot and fresh. Our waitress was SLOW AS HELL, but I had to remind myself where I was lol.
    Below average but hey....
    Won't say "never again"
    Works in a pinch....

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