I think $80 for applebees is a bit excessive. I don't think my husband and I have ever spent that much. We've maybe spent $60. We don't usually drink with dinner though. That can add money.

I thought $80 sounded like a bit much also! I was thinking more along the lines of $50-60, but then again I've never been to a restaurant like that so I don't know what things cost!

yeah 50 is plenty!!!!!!!!

I usually give $50 - $60 gift certificates also. That is a good gift amount!

There drinks are slightly pricey, but they are pretty big, so they wont get as many.

I would say most of the plates are $10-13, and there desserts are about $5 but you have to get one....mmmm

So, I would agree that $50 would be plenty. We normally spend about $25 there. But we usually get a cheap dinner ($8ish)

Thanks ladies! I think I'll put $60 on it just to be safe, I'd rather put a little too much than not enough so they won't have to spend any of their own money. That way we can figure $30 each, I'm not sure if they'd want drinks or not.

Thanks again!

When Rob and I go there, We usually spend about $45. Thats with one appetizer to share, both our dinners, and a dessert to share. (neither of us have big appetites.)
If the kids eat with us its more obviously.

Applebee's is yummmmy!! Lol just had to say that, oh and we never spend over 25 for the both of us, thats with the yummy chocolate cake and ice cream dessert

i dont like applebees their service sucks at everyone ie ever been. we passed it today tho and macy said mommy im hungry can we go to the apple? lol

I went there last night!! I bought a pop and a meal and didn't even spend $10 on myself. When Bac and I both go we somtimes get an appetizer with our meals but it still never costs us more then $25!!! I can't believe you have never been there!

I want to go there so bad! There's one in the mall we always go too & we have to walk by it because it's right at the main entrance & it always smells so good!

I know when my fiance and i go there (i don't drink) our meals, and he gets about 2 beers it's like 45-50 with tip. Yeah 80 seems to be quite a bit. That might let them eat there twice! lol

I thought $80 sounded like a lot! I'm glad I asked you guys because I would have listened to Shane!! I should hint to them after Christmas that they should take us with them haha! I feel so deprived!

They have REALLY good steak, and the mashed tators are to die for! We don't get it often, but it's really good when we do.

Mmmm I'm a sucker for mashed taters! I'm on their website now looking at all the food!

i don't care for applebee's. i wish the 99 was a nationwide chain. it is by far the best chain restaurant ever.

I've never heard of that one B, I googled it though & there's one here but it's down by Philly

they dont have them here.. and ive never heard of 'em!

oh man, you guys are missing out. we went there weekly back when we had money (once we went 3 times in a week). everything is awesome and i always have a hard time choosing what to get. my only complaint is they try new things and then take them off the menu after awhile and it's always something i love.