Applebee's — Review by Daym Drops
New Orleans, United States — American / Cajun-inspired
Applebee's new Bourbon Street menu items impressed the reviewer, particularly the Big Easy Burger which was described as orgasmic and explosive with perfectly juicy beef and flavorful andouille sausage. The bayou shrimp bowl was good but slightly less impressive with some drier elements. The triple chocolate dessert and Young Wild and Free fruit punch drink rounded out an outstanding experience.
What was great: The Big Easy Burger with its juicy beef, andouille sausage, pepper jack cheese, and spicy honey mustard was exceptional and explosive. The double-fried fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. The bayou shrimp bowl had really good baby shrimp with savory peppery cream sauce. The triple chocolate dessert was decadent, rich, and divine.
What could improve: The grilled chicken in the bayou shrimp bowl was a little dried out, and the rice was also dry, making it less dynamic and festive compared to the burger.
The Dishes
The reviewer ordered two main dishes from Applebee's new Bourbon Street menu. The Big Easy Burger arrived stacked with juicy beef cooked to medium, topped with andouille sausage, pepper jack cheese, spicy honey mustard, and coleslaw on a bio bun, served with double-fried fries. This burger absolutely stole the show. The reviewer was blown away by the explosion of flavors, describing it as the most orgasmic burger ever reviewed on the channel. The beef was moist and tender, the sausage provided a hickory maple flare with sweet and light spicy notes, and the juices leaking from the burger created a truly memorable eating experience that transported the reviewer to New Orleans and Bourbon Street.
The Bayou Shrimp Bowl came with a creamy sauce, baby shrimp, grilled chicken pieces, and rice, priced at 16.99 dollars. While the baby shrimp was really good with savory peppery cream sauce notes, the grilled chicken was a bit dried out, and the rice was also dry, making this dish less dynamic and festive compared to the burger. The green beans on the side were juicy and tasty. For dessert, the Triple Chocolate creation featured molten lava chocolate mixed with warm pudding and vanilla ice cream, described as decadent, rich, sweet, and succulent.
The Experience
The reviewer arrived at Applebee's excited about the new Bourbon Street Favorites menu collaboration. The presentation of the dishes was appealing and close to the promotional pictures, which the reviewer noted is often a problem at restaurants. The dessert came with a fun little boom box on the side with a clothes pin, adding a playful nostalgic touch to the experience. The overall vibe seemed casual and fun, fitting for Applebee's as a quick-service restaurant.
Value and Pricing
The Bayou Shrimp Bowl was priced at 16.99 dollars and contained 1,110 calories. The Big Easy Burger with its impressive composition and flavors offered good value. The reviewer also sampled the Young Wild and Free fruit punch drink, a collaboration between Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Martha Stewart, which was described as fruity, vibrant, sweet, and refined. The pricing seemed reasonable for the quality and portion sizes offered.
Notable Moments
This is the most orgasmic burger you've ever seen me review on this channel.
That is Bourbon Street. This burger got me on a horse and carriage ride in New Orleans right by the water cafe.
This burger got me with beignet and it got me with chocolate drizzle on that thing and it got me with a hot cocoa to combine the two.
This right here is Acme Oyster House. This is jazz being played as you're walking through traversing with your significant other through New Orleans.
The reviewer had an extended moment of spoken word while eating the burger, getting so caught up in the flavors that he was transported imaginatively to New Orleans. The spicy honey mustard and sausage combination caught him in the back of the throat with an unexpected explosive heat.
The Verdict
The reviewer gave the Big Easy Burger a perfect five out of five rating, calling it one of the most memorable burgers he has reviewed. The Bayou Shrimp Bowl received a three out of five due to some drier elements despite having tasty components. Overall, Applebee's is stepping up its game with this Bourbon Street menu collaboration. The Big Easy Burger is absolutely worth trying and is best for anyone craving bold, flavorful comfort food with New Orleans vibes. The reviewer highly recommends visiting Applebee's to try these new Bourbon Street favorites, especially the standout Big Easy Burger.