Applebee's
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About Applebee's
En Applebee's Cortland, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente informal y acogedor donde disfrutar de una auténtica experiencia gastronómica americana. Nuestra carta ofrece platos abundantes y sabrosos, perfectos para compartir momentos especiales con amigos y familiares. ¡Ven a descubrir por qué somo...
En Applebee's Cortland, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente informal y acogedor donde disfrutar de una auténtica experiencia gastronómica americana. Nuestra carta ofrece platos abundantes y sabrosos, perfectos para compartir momentos especiales con amigos y familiares. ¡Ven a descubrir por qué somos un lugar de encuentro favorito con una valoración de 4 estrellas!
What Customers Say About Applebee's
Applebee's in Cortland receives high praise for excellent service, friendly staff (especially servers like Brielle, Hannah, Noah, Lexi, James, Rae, Jess, Renee, and Lindsey), and a great atmosphere. Customers consistently highlight positive experiences and delicious meals.
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Tip: Ask for specific servers like Hannah or Renee for an exceptional experience. The restaurant can get busy on Friday nights, but service and food quality remain high.
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Applebee's Cortland Reviews
Thank you for supporting the veterans. The food selection was generous and the staff thanked every veteran.
Shannon is an amazing server. Will come back for that, and the amazing food! ❤️
Great sense of humor to liven the place up. - Servers name was Noha :) - Thank you!
Noah was our server. Full of enthusiasm, energy, and good humor! 10/10
Maddie did very good with our order she was fast and nice about everything!
It was mid afternoon, so not busy . The service was excellent and the food was good. We each had portions large enough for another meal at home the nest day from the 2 for a fixed price. Best of all, there was no loud music blaring and we could relax and talk comfortably
James is our favorite server. Always friendly and remembers our drinks when we come.
Jess always gives the best experience. Makes great drinks with a great attitude.
Shannon was out waitress, she was most friendly, patient and very bubbly.
Noah was great.....very attentive always making sure we had what we needed. 10 out of 10
The staff was absolutely fantastic and very up beat. Food is always good well. Our waiter Jesse was absolutely amazing helping us with everything needed. All while delivering our food to our car.
Lindsey was very attentive & the food came hot in a timely manner
A warm smile can truly brighten someone's day, creating a positive connection. Coupled with exceptional service, it creates an unforgettable experience. Going the extra mile with a genuine smile leaves a lasting impression. These small gestures make a big difference in how people feel valued and appreciated. Kindness and a winning smile are the hallmarks of excellent service. Thank you Noah in pickup!
Ally was exceptional and the food was great as always. Love this Applebees
With restaurants chains like this you always take a risk on how the food comes to you every time you go because they change who cooks the food sometimes almost weekly but whoever was cooking this day was up to par. Food was great service was good as well and it didn't take all day to get my food plus it was cooked exactly how i ordered it .
I’d eat the food off Noah’s shoes i love him so much
We had the new Chicken Parm with fettuccine from the 2 for $25.00 menu and it was absolutely amazing. The chicken was unbelievably large and both the chicken and pasta were delicious.
James is an amazing Server. He's my favorite!
Noah was wonderful. Had us laughing with his humor. Here ya go Noah.. I dont hate you! Lol Thx again
I am so comfortable hangout playing quick draw. Heather is the best place to hang out.
Thank you Nevan, server at the cortland New York location for serving us tonight! You did an excellent job tonight. Thank you again!
We had great service from Hannah R! She was friendly, fast & efficient.
Noah has an amazing personality, very bubbly and friendly, one of my favorite servers.
Our server Hannah was the absolute sweetest. Very helpful and super attentive.
Took my granddaughters to dinner and had a wonderful time! The server was kind, the food came quickly, and was delicious! The alfredo chicken we all got was super creamy. The kids loved theirs and I especially love the added broccoli to mine. Our drinks were never empty. Best service I've ever had at an Applebee's!
Brycen was my server and he did a very good job, the food was excellent like always
As always, everything was excellent! Hannah, my server, was very attentive and cheerful!
Excellent waitress...Very attentive, knowledgeable of the products they sell, and has an awesome memory!
Really nice food. Brycen was our server, top tier server. Nice place. 👍
James was an amazinggg server. He really made our experience better tonight
Hannah was our server! Excellent service good job- very friendly
James was good and attentive to your needs. He was happy and delightful.
BRYCEN WAS AWESOME!! A true gentleman, kind, friendly, attentive. He deserves a BIG RAISE!!!
It was a lovely, cozy lunch! Our waitress was helpful and friendly!
Jessica is a excellent waitress. She's very attentive and friendly everytime we come in. She's our favorite person in Applebees. That's why we keep coming back.
Noah’s first he perfect guy for the job! Offered great service and atmosphere. Hope to see him again
My waitress Ally was absolutely amazing very polite and friendly. My kids both complemented her.
Absolutely love Noah!!! He's my favorite. We always have so much fun when hes our server! He's the best!!! ❤️❤️
Our waitress was amazing! She was very attentive and made sure our food was good, which it was delicious! I ordered the southwest chicken bowl and a lemonade and my boyfriend ordered the fish and chips and a Blue Moon. We even went out on a busy Friday but still had amazing service and a wonderful experience :)
We always have a great experience here. Our server Renee was awesome and really made sure we had a great evening on a really busy night.
Renee was my waitress and my god, she was the most magnificent out going kind waitress I have ever had.
Noah was a fantastic server. He was attentive to our table while also taking care of his other tables!!
Renee was an amazing server. Went above and beyond when we had our daughter with us to provide great service!
Dinner and drinks were great! Maddie S took wonderful care of us, she checked in regularly and was very knowledgeable!
Hannah R. Was an excellent server. Very personable and very kind. Made our experience 10 times better.
Noah is very charismatic and always so happy to be working. 10 out of 10 great experiences.
We had a great dining experience. Server wAs very attentive and courteous. Food was excellent.
Great service & good food !Jess N. Thanks for the nice visit . We will back.🤗😀👍
Prices are reasonable, food is always served hot and delicious, and everyone was very friendly. Our server, Renee, went above and beyond to make our dining experience exceptional, as always.
Had a great time ..our server Renee was fantastic she made our visit one of the best dining experiences we've had here ..we will definitely be back again..😀
renea was a great server she was always so happy and kind and got me everything i needed. love the server because of her!
We love when Renee N serves us she’s always so great and patient and clearly works so hard she brings amazing flare to the atmosphere at Applebees! Thank you so much Renee N!! The still gin martini was also great I forgot to tell you before we left please enjoy that big tip!!
Ally is such an amazing Server. I will request her from now on! She is reliable, Timely and super efficient. Some of the best service I had in a LONG TIME!!!
Jess does a fantastic job making sure to meet or exceed her customers’ expectations. The chicken and shrimp combo was absolutely delicious. Come and get it, folks!
We came to Applebees on a Friday night during the dinner rush. The place was swamped, we waited extra long because we wanted to sit in our favorite servers area . Renee is the best! So friendly, sweet, funny and cute! This is our “Go-To” on fridays BECAUSE of Renee! Give that girl a raise!!
Noah always greets us with a huge smile amd jokes with us as if we are family. Yes we love the food but we come to see him!
The restaurant was full on a Friday night, but that did not have a negative affect on service or food. The quesadilla salad was wonderful. Raeanne was very informative and efficient. We'll definitely be back
Rae was our server. She did an amazing job. Kept our sodas filled. Was pleasant and friendly towards us. She checked in on us to see if we needed anything else. Great service with Rae. Keep up the great job.
Jess is an amazing server quick and efficient. She is always pleasant while providing great quality of customer service. Food is always perfect. Highly recommend asking for Jess
Excellent visit today. Sat at the bar and Jessica delivered top notch service. Food was great, ice cold beer was refreshing, and the classic rock music playing in the background made for an awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Me and my fiance were at Applebees and our waitress lexi was outstanding. Very kind and made sure we had what we needed. Was friendly and even made conversation with us . Thank u for the amazing experience we had today it was delicious:)
Lindsey served us absolutely perfectly!! She was Very sweet!! It was extremely busy and she handled it amazingly! Would definitely recommend her!
Hannah is always top notch !! Ask for her section when you go. She is attentive and makes sure everything is right. She welcomed my mother and I like usual and we will come back again! Thanks again
Appiebee My name is Noa Istrive to provide 5-STAR service and would love a review of your experience! Please scan the code below to leave a Google review and mention my name! . Cortland Noah was very nice and very attentive to our needs. Thank you Noah
James did a fantastic job. Suggestion drinks, and asking me to cut in my steak when it was brought out to make sure it was cooked good. He went above and beyond and it shouldn't go unnoticed.
I enjoy going to the Applebees on Front Street after church. It’s a great place to spend family time. On the rare occasion that there is a mistake, it is always resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. The manager is an amazing and friendly. It’s one of my favorite places to go with my family to eat.
I'm so glad I can come back and change my review! Our server tonight Reece totally redeemed the Cortland locations previously low star rating. She was upbeat and peppy! Such a rare occurrence these days. She definitely sold me on a blue raspberry lemonade when I would have just ordered water. Her personality is a great asset in her field. Friendly, attentive, and funny. - and our food was hot, fresh, and timely.
Another fabulously delicious meal! Chicken wonton tacos, mac & cheese and a tasty adult Christmas drink! The service was amazing as always with our server Hannah.
Another fabulously delicious meal! chicken wonton tacos, mac & cheese and a tasty adult Christmas drink! The service was amazing as always with our server Hannah.
Another fabulously delicious meal! Chicken wonton tacos, mac & cheese and a tasty adult Christmas drink! The service was amazing as always with our server Hannah.
Another fabulously delicious meal! chicken wonton tacos, mac & cheese and a tasty adult Christmas drink! The service was amazing as always with our server Hannah.
Dinner with my kids tonight was fantastic ..our server was Annie and she was great and 2 thumbs up for Noah ..great hospitality and customer service!
The service and food were excellent. Atmosphere was great too lots of parking available. Quiet atmosphere and great menu choices
The service and food were excellent. atmosphere was great too lots of parking available. Quiet atmosphere and great menu choices
The service and food were excellent. Atmosphere was great too lots of parking available. Quiet atmosphere and great menu choices
The service and food were excellent. Atmosphere was great too lots of parking available. Quiet atmosphere and great menu choices
The service and food were excellent. Atmosphere was great too lots of parking available. Quiet atmosphere and great menu choices
My waitress was Brielle, she gave me much time to chose the Hand Battered Fish & Chips. The fillet was on large fillet, with coleslaw, fries, tartar and one lemon wedge. Earlier this year I had Ap…
My waitress was Brielle, she gave me much time to chose the Hand battered fish & Chips. The fillet was on large fillet, with coleslaw, fries, tartar and one lemon wedge. Earlier this year I had Ap…
The steak was undercooked and still bleeding the wait was a little long but other then that the server was really cool
Renee was great! She was laid back and very attentive
Applebee's doesn't usually disappoint, and it didn't. The food was very good. The restaurant was clean (the bathroom could have been a little cleaner though). My service was good but with the exception I ordered a meal with endless fries and was never asked if I wanted more, even when they were all gone and I still had half a sandwich left. The price was very reasonable especially in this time when everything is so high/expensive! I left with a smile and a full belly.
It’s fine. I mean I like saying “hey look an Applebees” in Martin balsam’s accent but… what do you expect from a chain?
Renee was an absolute rock star. Helped us with the menu, and checked in on us. Great service!
Renee was a great server. Very attentive without being overbearing and very friendly.
Our server was very polite and took care of everything we needed with a smile and quickly!
As we all know this is a chain. Thus we will likely need to look at the service and how the food compares. Service is great; the staff if super friendly. Food was on par with other Applebee’s. There are limited options in Cortland, especially if you want a late dinner as this is the only thing open till late.
Our server Hannah was amazing! Very attentive and positive attitude, made our visit all the better!
We had Hannah R as our server. She was friendly and provided excellent service .
Food was pretty good, although I'll never get a sreak there again. I like rare steak, very seared on the outside. It was close, but not what I like. I didn't report this to the waiter, but there was a long black hair across my plate. I didn't mention it because my daughter has long dark hair,I thought they may think I planted it. Staff was prompt and friendly.
We asked for medium-rare steak and got one that was very pink….we requested for it to be remade and had to wait almost half an hour before they brought the entire meal again, but we were already full….overall the service was incredible, our server, Hannah, was very kind and considerate towards us. We enjoyed our time here :)
We always have a great time here. The staff is fun, accommodating (within reason), and on top of it. They do a great job with their meal consistency, so you know what to expect.
This review is after eating there about 10 times. The food is usually hit or miss. But here's my experience from my last visit a couple of weeks ago. \n\nOrdered a grilled cheese burger. The bread wa…
This review is after eating there about 10 times. The food is usually hit or miss. But here's my experience from my last visit a couple of weeks ago. \n\nOrdered a grilled cheese burger. The b…
service was the best I've had in a while !!\n\nI took a look at the review before I typed and saw it's less than 3 stars. To be honest there is a person there that should be working in their worst …
Here with family on my brother’s 22’nd birthday, being one who looks older than me denied since he has a dmv slip. Close to impossible matching slips through forgery, while I have a friend who looks …
Here with family on my brother’s 22’nd birthday, being one who looks older than me denied since he has a dmv slip. Close to impossible matching slips through forgery, while I have a friend who look…
Each time I go, the quality of the food gets a little bit worse. It feels like warmed up frozen food. My salad was mostly iceberg lettuce. The service was very nice though and they were quick!
My friends and I were in your establishment this past Wednesday for a birthday dinner. When server, Noah brought plates and silverware, the silverware was dirty. Appetizers came and a hair was sticking out of chicken cassadea. Noah went to manager, and was told to come back to us and say he was sorry. It wasn't the servers job, it should have been the manager that came over to us and apologize. Yes, it was deducted from the bill. But, most restaurants would have done a little more than that. As for Noah he talked so much that he forgot to bring plates and silverware, as we had to remind him. And he called my friend boss lady. We didn't think that was a proper way to talk to a female customer. We come there often, and this was a very bad experience.
Decided to stop in about 4pm today for drinks and appetizers. We sat at the bar and ordered and while sitting there, a female staff about in her 30's came out of the kitchen area and shouted to the staff inside the kitchen " there's just old people here!" Her voice carried. I looked around and yes the customers were all seniors. But guess what! We all heard your snarky remark!
Brycen was a great server he brought 2 spoons for the dessert The service was great The food wasnt great....it was good but the Mac n cheese was more like an Alfredo....steak was chewy too
Went eat tonight January 19 2026 the commercial on TV. Show the new OM cheeseburger with dipping cheese. The burger was OK BUT THE CHEESE FOR DIPPING WAS BUNRT. AND THERE WAS NOT ALOT OF CHEESE EVEN IF WANTED TO DIP YOUR CHEESEBURGER IN SOME CHEESE WAS VERY MUCH DISAPPOINTED IN THIS. WON'T GET IT AGAIN. FALSE ADVERTISEMENT
It's Applebees. You never go in with high expectations.\n\nMy boyfriend and family dined here for dinner. We were a small group of 5. \n\nThey ordered oriental chicken salad, steak and shrimp, and …
Ordered carside for 6:30pm pickup. Got there and a girl came over to my car and confirmed my name. Then I waited and watched while food was brought out to cars on either side of me. After almost 20 min I called the restaurant and a girl who answered told me they were waiting for one more thing to cook on my order. Another 5 min goes by and a girl brings it out and says my steak had fallen on the floor and they had to make a new one. Okay. I specifically ask if any of my food was sitting there waiting for the new steak and she says no. I get home and shocker, my food is cold. 25 minutes of bad service and mediocre food. I complained on their website and on the corporate site. A manager at the restaurant emailed me to ask me to explain what happened so they can give me a gift card. I did. Never heard back. I'll never go back to this Applebee's and I will be sure to tell everyone I know why.
I wouldn't recommend the steak never had such a cheap piece of meat in my life.. besides the fact I asked for medium and this is rare still out on the pasture behind my house (I live on a farm).. and u see that hugeeee tendon In the middle idk who's chewing on that for 45 Mins but its not going to be me 🤣 do better man .. mind u ordered this yesterday and put it in the microwave for 4 mins after the gym today and it's still this pink 😭😭😭 did yall slap it on slap it off and put it in a box.. this steak is terrible.
Well where to begin, we received the incorrect drinks, I had to ask for straws for the kids drinks, we only got 2 plates for our appetizers when there was 5 people, it took 30 minutes for my wife's correct drink to arrive, there was a fly in my beer,( I will say this as a positive, we were not charged for our incorrect drink orders) I had a salad , I asked for oil and vinegar, the waitress brought it out and when I asked for the oil and vinegar was I was advised it was locked away but they had fat free Italian, she did come back a few minutes later with you guessed it oil and vinegar but something was wrong with the vinegar, it was cooagulated and had some gooey substance in the container. When my wife's drink did arrive I showed the vinegar to the person and he apologized. The entire episode left me very uncertain about returning. I understand it is Applebee's, it is not gourmet but at least try to provide decent service and food.
can't read (profanity removed). will give you everything you say you don't want on your food. not the first time they've done it either. i don't know how you can possibly mess up a quesadilla w only …
can't read (profanity removed). will give you everything you say you don't want on your food. not the first time they've done it either. i don't know how you can possibly mess up a quesadilla w onl…
Went there recently and my wife had what she said is absoultely the worst steak she has ever had in her life. I would have just sent it back but she hates to make a fuss about anything, so she mana…
If it wasn't for our host we would still be waiting for our food! We have been here well over 2 hrs, our waitress disappeared and our food was never delivered until we asked our host to help look i…
Not recommended for DoorDash orders. We ordered 2 Irresti-bowls for dinner on 1/9/25 and the TexMex one (over $17) arrived with 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce and 8 shrimp. NOTHING ELSE. DoorDash cred…
It's not just that the food was bad, which it was. It was that the server never returned to our table so that we could get something else to share lunch with the one person who did get something e…
I have a one star because you can’t do zero. Had by far the worst experience at the Cortland Applebee’s today. Went for a early lunch at 11:30am. Started off with getting our appetizer. Went to hand out the plates and 3 of the 4 were extremely dirty and coated in old food. Sent them back and by the time we got other plates our lunch was there. Who wants to eat their appetizer with their main meal? The table was over loaded and extremely annoying. Our server did not offer refills, dessert or even check on us until brining the check. My boyfriend had paper on his wings and the food was all Luke warm. We will not be returning! 75 dollars wasted on subpar food and terrible service.
Portions are extremely small with a big price. Ran out of sides but wouldn’t substitute without an up charge.
Didn't spend a dime other than the $20 playing quick draw after waiting 25 minutes to get a table witch wasn't a problem we sat down around 5:30 and right away ordered are drinks and 3 appetizers drinks came right out payed for 10 games of quick draw takes about 5 minutes for each game while waiting for are appetizers we gave are dinner orders at 6:30 my wife's French onion soup arrived and it was as cold as out doors she sent it back still no appetizers we did notice that others that were seated long after us had already started there meal we still had not gotten anything to eat that is when we decided to go asked to speak to a manager he could have cared less if we were upset or not definitely will not go back and will recommend going across the street to McDonalds this all happened on Valentine's Day
I had a very disappointing experience at this Applebee’s location. After eating here, I ended up with food poisoning that caused me to miss work and lose pay. When I contacted the restaurant to report it, the manager showed little concern and only offered a $15 gift card, which felt dismissive considering the situation affected my health and finances. I expected much better handling of a food safety issue. This experience has made me very hesitant to return, and I hope corporate takes food safety and customer well-being more seriously.
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