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Steaks and ribs are recurring standouts, with one reviewer describing them as tender, well-seasoned and cooked to perfection.
Applebee's
Al Barsha
Applebee’s is a full-service American grill in Al Barsha, with a relaxed setting for familiar comfort food. Reviews point to hearty steaks and ribs, generous portions, and a family-friendly atmosphere that also works well for birthdays and casual celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,295 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Portions
Portions are large enough to make sharing easy, especially for families or mixed groups.
Family Celebrations
The team has helped with birthdays and other occasions, including a personalised name plate and a birthday song.
Relaxed Setting
The restaurant has spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a warm atmosphere and large windows with outdoor views.
Breakfast Choice
Breakfast reviews mention soft scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese, a meat omelette and pancakes.
Helpful Service
Several reviews describe attentive check-ins and friendly, professional service without feeling intrusive.
What to Eat at Applebee's How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Applebee's, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Applebee's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fiesta chicken chopped salads Net +2
“We are happy that applebees is still open in Dubai. Missed our fave fiesta chicken salad! Glad that we can order ihop pancakes too in one place. Purna, our food server is attentive to our needs and friendly.”
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“We are happy that applebees is still open in Dubai. Missed our fave fiesta chicken salad! Glad that we can order ihop pancakes too in one place. Purna, our food server is attentive to our needs and friendly.”December 2025
“The standouts: Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salads are fresh and well-balanced, Platters starters are solid, and the Irresistible Bowl with Cuban Chicken and Mexican Rice is genuinely good — flavorful and satisfying.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (13)
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Bbq short ribs Net +1
“A lovely experience at Applebees with the most friendly staff. Big Hi-Five to Ehab who took great care of our orders and choices with a big smiley face! The bbq short ribs are to die for! Must try!”
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“A lovely experience at Applebees with the most friendly staff. Big Hi-Five to Ehab who took great care of our orders and choices with a big smiley face! The bbq short ribs are to die for! Must try!”January 2026
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Chicken fajitas Net +1
“Fantastic restaurant just outside the Mall of the Emirates. Friendly and attentive service, calm and cosy atmosphere, and the most delicious food - We had the Chicken Fajitas and the Strawberry and Spinach salad (pictured).”
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“Fantastic restaurant just outside the Mall of the Emirates. Friendly and attentive service, calm and cosy atmosphere, and the most delicious food - We had the Chicken Fajitas and the Strawberry and Spinach salad (pictured).”January 2026
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Chopped salad Net +1
“We ordered the Chopped Salad and Country Fried Chicken. The salad was fresh and well-balanced with a nice crunch and flavorful dressing.”
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“We ordered the Chopped Salad and Country Fried Chicken. The salad was fresh and well-balanced with a nice crunch and flavorful dressing.”May 2025
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Country fried chicken Net +1
“The Country Fried Chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy—comfort food done right.”
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“The Country Fried Chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy—comfort food done right.”May 2025
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Fiesta lime chicken Net +1
“Fiesta Lime Chicken is tasty, Shrimp Trio is fresh, and Grilled Chicken Pomodoro hits perfectly.”
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“Fiesta Lime Chicken is tasty, Shrimp Trio is fresh, and Grilled Chicken Pomodoro hits perfectly.”June 2026
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Grilled chicken pomodoro Net +1
“Fiesta Lime Chicken is tasty, Shrimp Trio is fresh, and Grilled Chicken Pomodoro hits perfectly.”
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“Fiesta Lime Chicken is tasty, Shrimp Trio is fresh, and Grilled Chicken Pomodoro hits perfectly.”June 2026
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Irresistible bowl with cuban chicken and mexican rice Net +1
“The standouts: Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salads are fresh and well-balanced, Platters starters are solid, and the Irresistible Bowl with Cuban Chicken and Mexican Rice is genuinely good — flavorful and satisfying.”
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“The standouts: Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salads are fresh and well-balanced, Platters starters are solid, and the Irresistible Bowl with Cuban Chicken and Mexican Rice is genuinely good — flavorful and satisfying.”June 2026
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Loaded brunch Net +1
“An excellent spot to enjoy a truly fantastic loaded brunch!”
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“An excellent spot to enjoy a truly fantastic loaded brunch!”April 2026
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Meat omelette Net +1
“My husband chose the meat omelette, which was a great recommendation from Charles.”
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“My husband chose the meat omelette, which was a great recommendation from Charles.”May 2026
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Scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese Net +1
“The scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese were delicious, soft.”
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“The scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese were delicious, soft.”May 2026
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Shrimp trio Net +1
“Fiesta Lime Chicken is tasty, Shrimp Trio is fresh, and Grilled Chicken Pomodoro hits perfectly.”
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“Fiesta Lime Chicken is tasty, Shrimp Trio is fresh, and Grilled Chicken Pomodoro hits perfectly.”June 2026
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Strawberry and spinach salad Net +1
“Fantastic restaurant just outside the Mall of the Emirates. Friendly and attentive service, calm and cosy atmosphere, and the most delicious food - We had the Chicken Fajitas and the Strawberry and Spinach salad (pictured).”
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Review excerpts
“Fantastic restaurant just outside the Mall of the Emirates. Friendly and attentive service, calm and cosy atmosphere, and the most delicious food - We had the Chicken Fajitas and the Strawberry and Spinach salad (pictured).”January 2026
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Three cheese pasta Net +1
“The Three Cheese Pasta was the only thing we really enjoyed.”
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“The Three Cheese Pasta was the only thing we really enjoyed.”June 2026
Drinks 2
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Nutella coffee Net +1
“Nutella coffee and pasta - delicious”
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“Nutella coffee and pasta - delicious”December 2025
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Strawberry lemonade Net +1
“Can also highly recommend the strawberry lemonade.”
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“Can also highly recommend the strawberry lemonade.”January 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Lemon butter chicken wings Net −1
“The Lemon Butter Chicken Wings were awful and completely killed our appetite. Honestly, Applebee's should remove them from the menu.”
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“The Lemon Butter Chicken Wings were awful and completely killed our appetite. Honestly, Applebee's should remove them from the menu.”June 2026
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Loaded mashed potatoes Net −1
“We had a lovely dinner, ordered steak and ribs which were so good! Though the side dishes can be improved: we requested for more bacon on loaded mashed potatoes because first time was just like 3-5pcs of bacon which should be “loaded” right and the corn is so sour, too much salt,”
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Critical review excerpts
“We had a lovely dinner, ordered steak and ribs which were so good! Though the side dishes can be improved: we requested for more bacon on loaded mashed potatoes because first time was just like 3-5pcs of bacon which should be “loaded” right and the corn is so sour, too much salt,”February 2026
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Mozzarella sticks Net −1
“The mozzarella sticks were tiny and tasted like frozen supermarket appetizers.”
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“The mozzarella sticks were tiny and tasted like frozen supermarket appetizers.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Quieter Times. Visit on a quieter day if consistency matters, since one review specifically found food quality more reliable then.
Use Mall Parking. Parking in B1 Mall is described as convenient, with easy ground-floor access.
Skip Kids Items. If ordering for children, note one reviewer’s specific warning to avoid the kids menu and kids chicken burger.
Check Steak Doneness. When ordering steak, confirm the requested doneness at the table; one medium order arrived well done before being replaced.
Mention Celebrations. Tell the team about a birthday or occasion in advance or on arrival; reviews describe personalised table touches and birthday songs.
Consider Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering for eggs, omelettes and pancakes, rather than limiting your visit to dinner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Food
Food quality can vary between visits; one reviewer noticed a clear difference from earlier meals.
Warm Windows
Unshaded windows reportedly made part of the dining area warm, with air conditioning that did not seem to be working properly.
Slow Mains
One family waited over half an hour for mains, which arrived in stages rather than together.
Weak Appetisers
A review found the Lemon Butter Chicken Wings awful and the mozzarella sticks small and similar to frozen appetisers.
Side Issues
A steak-and-ribs visit found too little bacon on loaded mashed potatoes and corn that was overly sour and salty.
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The Bottom Line
Applebee’s Al Barsha is a casual American grill suited to family dinners, relaxed meals and celebrations. The menu has familiar comfort food, with reviews especially liking the steaks, ribs, Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salads and Country Fried Chicken. Portions are generous, so sharing is practical for larger groups.
There is more range than a typical dinner-only visit. Breakfast reviews mention scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese, a meat omelette and pancakes, while another review describes the venue as a partnership between IHOP and Applebee’s with menus from both. That makes it useful for groups who cannot agree on one type of meal.
The setting is described as warm and cosy, with spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Large windows provide outdoor views, and parking in B1 Mall is convenient with easy ground-floor access. Families also use the restaurant for birthdays and other celebrations; reviews mention birthday songs and a personalised name plate.
The main caveat is inconsistency. One visit involved mains taking over half an hour and arriving in stages, while another found the area warm because of unshaded windows and weak air conditioning. Food quality also varies: the Fiesta salads and several speciality dishes receive praise, but some appetisers and sides have drawn sharp criticism.
A quieter visit may give you a smoother experience.