Burger Review: Applebee’s
I’ve never liked Applebee’s because I never had a good experience there. Whatever I ordered I ended up hating and their menu just didn’t have as much variety as I wanted. Yesterday I passed by for the first time in over a year ago and things have changed considerably since my last visit. The menu has a lot more interesting stuff on it and probably the most shocking thing of all, I actually left the place satisfied and thinking about going back.
They had four burgers on their menu but I decided to go with the cheese burger since the other options were a classic burger with no cheese, a cheese burger with bacon, and the last burger was I think a Hawaiian burger with Pineapple (gross!). All the burgers are made using a 100% Angus Beef and cooked medium well.
My burger arrived 10-15 minutes after placing my order and after a few bites I realized that although the Applebee’s burger isn’t good enough to be a contender for the top spot, it was a pretty good burger. It tasted and smelled like it was grilled on a backyard barbecue which is a good thing because barbecued burgers always taste good. The burger was not super thick but was still very juicy and the cheese melted perfectly. Now one thing I found weird although it didn’t have an effect on the taste was that it felt like I was biting into a steak and not a burger. I don’t know if thats normal with Angus beef but it just felt weird.
Overall though there wasn’t much wrong with the burger. It didn’t have this “oh I need to have another one right now” taste to it which is why it didn’t score any higher. But it did score pretty high because I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5 which puts it inline with the Fuddruckers burger. That alone is an achievement.
Applebee’s is located on the Gulf Road, Mishref and Souk Sharq.
The cost of the Angus Cheese Burger was KD2.150
Previously Reviewed:
Bredz
Fuddruckers
Hashi
Johnny Rockets
Munch
Prime & Toast
Slider Station
Sheraton Hotel
The Little Oven
Wimpy
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25 Comments, add your own...
1. NeeNy | April 1st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
But it doesn’t look too appetizing,, and I dunno why but the bun looks dry.. But I guess tasting it is a whole other story..
2. holla | April 1st, 2008 at 12:19 pm
It’s great esp considering the price. I told you it was going to be good :D
3. DeReD | April 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I only like Hardees.. whats wrong with me :(
4. mocman | April 1st, 2008 at 12:38 pm
another good thing at applebees is the shrimp and parmeasan steak…
5. M | April 1st, 2008 at 12:40 pm
looks amazing
6. Purgatory | April 1st, 2008 at 12:43 pm
I still hate Applebees
7. jooj | April 1st, 2008 at 12:56 pm
mocman - wierd that appleby’s have that combination of Shrimp and parmesan on their menu since fish and dairy arnt usually paired together.
8. vampire | April 1st, 2008 at 1:25 pm
what happened to the mushroom burger,, not available anymore ?! that makes me sad :P
9. Hasan.B | April 1st, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I dont see how the burger at slider station got 4 out of 5 while it has non of the looks of a classic burger! While this one gets 3.5
10. istiminkiliz | April 1st, 2008 at 2:19 pm
So Mark, whats your weight now btw compared to the beginning of the contest?
11. Hamitaf La B | April 1st, 2008 at 2:28 pm
oh my god… applebee’s have something good… SHOCKING! Although I must admit the picture does look delicious… me is starving at work.. NOT GOOD!
12. Mark | April 1st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Hasan whats the problem if the burger doesn’t look like a classic burger?
13. Q80-ChillGirl | April 1st, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Until you try burger hub’s i will decide if ur my friend or no :D also their strawberry milkshake kinda tastes like KDD strawberry ice cream.
So far im with you except for the Sheraton + munch + prime & toast, i didn’t try them, but will as soon as i can.
ps. kindly delete the 1st comment :D
14. 3azeez | April 1st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
best looking burger you’ve reviewed so far!
15. UncleBenz | April 1st, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Johnny Rockets ooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssss !
Especially with lot lot of lettuce ;)
16. UncleBenz | April 1st, 2008 at 7:10 pm
By the way, why always my posts awaits moderation? is it because of my dynamic IP address?
17. lawyer | April 1st, 2008 at 8:15 pm
woow 7arram walla 7ram ma ghair emjabla ur blog o bs abla3 o a6aleb fe hal cheezburger … waray melcha 3ogob bacher shkla mn oma mehy dasha albadlla !! maaaaaaaaaaaaaaad about burger maaaaaaaaad about food
thanks mark walla thanks ur post o ur blog yesabeb als3adda o traaaaaaa kil alkuwait etab3ik ;)
seer wa na7n mn wara`ek yalla baroo7 applebeez (( ely mn snen al6wa3en ma dasheta ) 3ashan hal burger
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18. Pink Moon | April 1st, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Mark haven’t tried it, but I saw a place called Gourmet Burger Company in the Avenues. That may be worth trying.
19. Mark | April 1st, 2008 at 11:23 pm
yup they’re on my to do list which is never ending!
20. Hasan.B | April 1st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I always thought it should look like a classic burger, adds more I guess. Maybe I am wrong after all!
21. naser | April 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 am
Just heard of a new burger joint in salhiya ground floor called burger shop! Try it Mark :P
22. Mark | April 2nd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
huh? where in salhiya exactly, there is starbucks and that place in front of it but i didnt see any other burger place 2 days ago when i was there
23. AAA | April 2nd, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Try Ruby Tuesday burgers, i thought they sucked but they turned around to be great
24. naser | April 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Im not sure really i read about it online :/
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