Applebee's is quite similar to Red Robin, only slightly more subdued. The lighting's dim and the walls are covered in local memorabilia, following their "neighborhood grill" theme. It's more than a fancy fast food joint because they serve less burger and fries, more steak and potatoes. I find myself preferring Applebee's over Red Robin when I don't feel like eating in a noisy setting and don't want to run into anybody I know from high school.
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