While the dessert was the most expensive item on our tab, it was well worth it. I was confused, at first, when the server only gave us spoons to eat our chocolate cake with, but after slicing off a bite, I realized the cake was warm and moist enough to eat with a spoon. Again, the dish came out quickly and was delicious. For the happy hour price of $3.50, I couldn’t have asked for much more.Īmy and I easily finished the two appetizers and ordered the Triple Chocolate Meltdown for dessert. Four large, soft pretzel sticks were accompanied by a dish of cheese sauce and a cup of honey mustard. The Brew Pub Pretzels were simple, but just as appetizing as the tacos. The Wanton Tacos, in their crispy shells, were a nice blend of salty and sweet and were plated beautifully. Minutes later, our food came out hot, delicious and half-priced. We ordered the Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip and the Grilled Chicken Wanton Tacos. She explained the happy hour specials, which were half-off appetizers, domestic beers and Long Island Iced Teas, and she remained patient as we perused the menu.Īs we contemplated our options, a pair of servers walked behind us, and one said, “Please, let me call you ‘Shazelle.’” Meanwhile, another wandered through his sections whistling loud enough for the entire restaurant to hear. With so few customers around, the private conversations between staff members became public and were quite entertaining.Īmy and I were helped by a short, female bartender who was direct, helpful and polite. Perhaps my girlfriend Amy and I missed the rush, but at 10:30 p.m., the restaurant was inhabited by a few loners at the bar, a large group of 10 or more college students and 15 or so servers and bartenders frantically cleaning tables. With more staff than customers in the building Saturday night, the atmosphere during Applebee’s happy hour was a little less than happy, but the food and service were great.
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