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Applebee's 111 Airport Road West

APPLEBEE'S GRILL + BAR
Restaurant in Fort Payne (Airport Road West)

111 Airport Road West, Fort Payne, AL 35968
(256) 273-5245
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Enjoy your favorites by dining in, online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery.

Restaurant Hours
Mon 11:00am - 11:00pm
Tue 11:00am - 11:00pm
Wed 11:00am - 11:00pm
Thu 11:00am - 11:00pm
Fri 11:00am - 12:00am
Sat 11:00am - 12:00am
Sun 11:00am - 10:00pm
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Neighborhood Favorites at Applebee's Fort Payne

Neighborhood Favorites at Applebee's Fort Payne

Applebee’s is an American restaurant and bar and grill in Fort Payne, near the corner of Airport Road West & Cracker Barrel Row Southwest. This DeKalb County restaurant sits in an area known for Little River Canyon gateway, making it the perfect family-friendly place to eat for lunch, late-night dining, watch the game, or find happy hour or lunch specials in Fort Payne. If dining in is not on the menu, this restaurant proudly offers restaurant delivery, takeout, and catering.

Whether grabbing dinner with friends, enjoying a family meal, or ordering takeout and delivery, you’ll love our delicious steaks, mouthwatering burgers, shareable appetizers, and famous boneless wings tossed in signature sauces. Returning from an evening flight from CHA airport? Applebee’s is open late just for you, with friendly bartenders ready to pour your favorite drink in a 16-oz glass or our special 20-oz Brewtus.

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Get to Know This Applebee's on Airport Road West

Applebee’s in Fort Payne opened its doors on July 17, 2017. Experience what makes it a go-to destination for burgers, steaks, appetizers, and boneless wings, all available for takeout and delivery in Fort Payne.

Our guests include military veterans, some of whom served at the nearby Fort McClellan Army National Guard Training Center. If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, we invite you to join us and take part in our annual Veterans Day free meal offer. We also welcome Fort Payne City Hall and Wills Valley Recreation Center employees, along with those visiting after a day at City Of Ft Payne.

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Our Menu - Delicious Food Near You

From mouth-watering appetizers to flavorful entrees and tempting desserts, we offer a menu of dishes to satisfy every craving. Enjoy juicy burgers, fresh salads, and homestyle favorites. Visit your nearest neighborhood Applebee's location on Airport Road West and savor the flavors of our menu today! You can also enjoy the convenience of online ordering.

Appetizers
Appetizers
Pasta
Pasta
Sandwiches & More
Sandwiches & More
Steaks & Ribs
Steaks & Ribs
Seafood
Seafood
Salads
Salads
Chicken
Chicken
Handcrafted Burgers
Handcrafted Burgers
Cocktails
Cocktails

Irresistible Deals & Rewards At Applebee's On Airport Road West

At Applebee's, we offer irresistible deals, specials, and rewards to enhance your dining experience. Join us for Happy Hour in Fort Payne and enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers. Take advantage of current Fort Payne specials and promotions, and sign up for Club Applebee’s and receive exclusive perks.

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Tips for New Visitors to Applebee's Fort Payne

Check the weather before you come to eat with us. In Fort Payne, we get as many as 52 inches of rain annually and average temperatures around 15.7°C/60.2°F. Summer highs are near 32.2°C/90.0°F, and winter lows are around -1.3°C/29.7°F. Dress accordingly!

Need An Excuse to Go Out to Eat?

Need some excuses to get out today? Head out for a picnic at Spring Grove Park, Alabama Music Park, or Patriots Park with our Fiesta Lime Chicken or Salads to-go. Or, after a hot day near Little River Falls or Black Mallard Cove, stop in for an Applewood-smoked burger and a cold draft beer.

Culture lovers touring Alabama Fan Club & Museum or seeing a performance at Fort Payne Opera House can cap the day with one of our signature cocktails at the bar. Students from Northeast Alabama Community College, Snead State Community College, and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga make us their favorite study-break spot, while shoppers at Irby C.harris Shopping Center appreciate our convenient location.

Local events such as DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair and Boom Days Heritage Celebration bring the community together, and fans of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves gather here before heading to the big game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and other popular arenas. If you decide to leave your car at home, the nearest bus stop is at a location available via your local transit system.

Fort Payne Essential Services

Essential services like Fort Payne Fire Department and Fort Payne Police Department are only blocks away, and you’ll find neighbors from Pine Ridge, Rainsville, Shiloh, and Fyffe just down the road.

FAQs About Applebee's Off Airport Road West

Applebee’s in Fort Payne is open during the hours posted above. We recommend calling ahead during holidays and seasonal events.

This Applebee's is approximately 52 miles miles from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field). Stop by before or after your flight to fill up on your favorite things to eat at Applebee's in Fort Payne.

Applebee’s makes it easy to serve crowd-pleasing favorites for parties, office lunches, team meals, family gatherings, and events in Fort Payne. Visit our catering page to view available options and place your order.

Happy hour in Fort Payne is generally from 3 PM to 6 PM on weekdays and from 3 PM to 6 PM on weekends. We recommend calling the restaurant, as times can change.

The Applebee’s located near the corner of Airport Road West & Cracker Barrel Row Southwest offers both takeout and delivery through our online ordering system and third-party partners.

Our team at the Fort Payne Applebee's may be hiring cooks, servers, bussers, hosts, or managers. Visit our careers page or inquire in person about restaurant jobs in Fort Payne or for application details.

Applebee's does not accept reservations, but feel free to call ahead to check wait times.

With our rotating drink menu, you never know what you'll find at Applebee's in Fort Payne, alongside our signature cocktails. Give us a call to hear what's on tap today.

Thinking of hosting a private event or holiday party at the Applebee’s located off Airport Road West? Contact our events team at this location to get started.