Applebee's Grill - Sioux Falls

I've eaten at the restaurant both inside and through takeout. My experience dining in wasn't the best, but it was acceptable. When I went to pick up a takeout order, I noticed it was ready and sitting on the bar. I waited for someone to assist me, but no one was at the bar. A staff member who was sweeping nearby approached me with a rather rude tone and asked if I needed help. When I explained that I was there to pick up my order, she snapped back, "It's right in front of you; I'm not blind." While I could see it was there, I felt there was no need for her to be disrespectful. Typically, at most places, the staff informs you to take your order, so I had no way of knowing the protocol here. Because of this experience, I likely won't be returning for a while.

When we arrived, they took my name and phone number, promising to text me when our table was ready. I received a confirmation text, and we spent about twenty minutes exploring the mall until we got the message that our table was available. We ordered from the 2 for $24 menu, choosing chicken and salmon. Overall, the food was decent, but I found the salmon to be quite oily, which made it a bit challenging to eat. The mashed potatoes, however, were excellent. The chips and spinach artichoke dip were good, but there was a strange taste in the salsa that I couldn't quite identify.

I had a wonderful experience during happy hour here. The food matched the typical Applebee's quality. Our bartender, Tiffany, was excellent; she made sure our drinks were always full and frequently checked in to see if we needed anything else. The drinks were fantastic! They currently have a dollar margarita special, which is a great deal. I would definitely return, especially since it’s conveniently located in the mall.

Food is pretty good. The service can vary quite a bit depending on who's there and what time of day or night. Cool place though. Sitting at the bar and watching a game or having a conversation with someone is the best way to enjoy this location.

Sat at the bar for 15 minutes and were never waited on. The employees kept looking at us but no one ever came over. We had a party of 3 and no one seemed to care that we were there. We decided to go elsewhere so we could actually get service.