From Roger’s notebook

American

A once-good unlimited shrimp deal, if it's still around

Latest recorded visit2007-09-27
“Our server once brought us a new plate of shrimp every 5 minutes, we literally had 6 plates full of shrimp between just two of us, lol.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-09-27)

American

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Kearny Mesa, San DiegoMixed

Roger called this Kearny Mesa Applebee's just alright, with decent-not-great plates across the table, though he fondly recalled a since-uncertain unlimited shrimp deal where their server kept bringing a fresh plate of shrimp every five minutes.

The call

The documented visit included shrimp. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.

What to order

  • Shrimp

Best for

  • A once-good unlimited shrimp deal, if it's still around

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-09-27day precision · source explicit
★★★☆☆
“Our server once brought us a new plate of shrimp every 5 minutes, we literally had 6 plates full of shrimp between just two of us, lol.”

Called the plates decent but not the best. Recalled a since-uncertain unlimited shrimp deal fondly.

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