Although Applebee's won the appetizer round, Chili's defeated Applebee's in the two other categories I judged.
Though both casual-dining chains provided respectable meal deals, the three-for-$10 deal at Chili's is seemingly more attractive than a three-course meal for as little as $16.99 at Applebee's. Not to mention, the deal at Chili's also provides you with a $5 drink deal.
The absence of a drink deal at my Applebee's location to compare certainly hurt my wallet more, too. While my Chili’s meal cost just over $25, I spent nearly $60 at Applebee's. With far more impressive portion sizes and overall better food, I ordered the same amount of food at Chili's for just half the Applebee’s price.
By the end of my judgment, the winner was clear. Chili's blazed ahead in the casual-dining matchup for this millennial's approval.
I'll definitely be back soon for some $5 margaritas.