Applebee's

The closest Applebee's to my home is a 20 minute drive. I was able to walk a short distance from the Hampton Inn where I'm staying. But there's plenty of parking if you're driving. The curbside pickup is on the west side of the building. I was seated immediately by the hostess at a booth which I requested. The server was friendly, polite, and professional and took my order a short while after I was seated. When I ordered the Strawberry Margarita, I did not expect a super big one. I could actually taste the Malibu Rum in it. The picture looked refreshing and it was. The server also brought a large glass of ice water, as some margaritas can be super sweet. Although I like a more tequila in my margaritas, this was refreshing and the coconut flavor popped. My huge Oriental Chicken Salad with crispy chicken was delicious and they didn't skimp on the dressing. It was served with a hot, buttery, herb breadstick which was a nice touch. I do miss the mandarin oranges the salad used to come with decades ago. I left with enough salad to be served as a side with another meal. When I arrived, the restaurant was moderately full. When I left, the place was packed. The reason I knocked a star off was that the leatherette seat of the booth was cracked and peeling and should be replaced. And, there was something about the size of a dime and orange stuck to the table. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Applebee's.

Very prompt service. Waiter came frequently to check on us. Good food and excellent dessert!