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Applebee's 1201 Hooper Avenue

APPLEBEE'S GRILL + BAR
Restaurant in Toms River (Hooper Avenue)

1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-9090
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Happy Hour 3-6pm M-F with drink specials. Late Night 1/2-price appetizers and drink specials every night 9pm-close.

Restaurant Hours
Mon 11:00am - 12:00am
Tue 11:00am - 12:00am
Wed 11:00am - 12:00am
Thu 11:00am - 12:00am
Fri 11:00am - 01:00am
Sat 11:00am - 01:00am
Sun 11:00am - 11:00pm
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Neighborhood Favorites at Applebee's Toms River

Neighborhood Favorites at Applebee's Toms River

Applebee’s is an American restaurant and bar and grill in Toms River, near the corner of Atlantic City Avenue & Mill Creek Drive. This Ocean County restaurant sits in an area known for its Halloween parade, one of the largest in the world, 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 Toms River. 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 TTN 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 Hooper Avenue

Applebee’s in Toms River opened its doors on February 16, 1999. Experience what makes it a go-to destination for burgers, steaks, appetizers, and boneless wings, all available for takeout and delivery in Toms River.

Our guests include military veterans, some of whom served at the nearby Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. 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 Toms River Township Municipal Building and Toms River Senior Center employees, along with those visiting after a day at the Ocean County Courthouse.

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Get to Know This Applebee's on Hooper Avenue

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 Hooper Avenue 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 Hooper Avenue

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

Image of Applebee's Sizzlin' Skillets - $12.99 Cheddar Bacon & Chicken Skillet | Limited time. Price, participation and selection may vary. © 2026 Applebee’s Restaurants LLC. Image of Applebee's Sizzlin' Skillets - $12.99 Cheddar Bacon & Chicken Skillet | Limited time. Price, participation and selection may vary. © 2026 Applebee’s Restaurants LLC.
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Image of Applebee’s Wing Deals - Score 6 Free Boneless Wings Weekly | Limited time at participating locations. Valid Sunday through Thursday 9/13/26 - 1/10/27 for orders via the Applebee’s website/mobile app. Minimum of $15 excluding alcohol, tax, gift cards, delivery and service fees, and gratuity. Limit one order per week. Other restrictions may apply. Image of Applebee’s Wing Deals - Score 6 Free Boneless Wings Weekly | Limited time at participating locations. Valid Sunday through Thursday 9/13/26 - 1/10/27 for orders via the Applebee’s website/mobile app. Minimum of $15 excluding alcohol, tax, gift cards, delivery and service fees, and gratuity. Limit one order per week. Other restrictions may apply.
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Image of $6 Spooky Sips at Applebee's - Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails | Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only. Participation may vary. While supplies last. ©2026 Applebee’s Restaurants LLC Image of $6 Spooky Sips at Applebee's - Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails | Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only. Participation may vary. While supplies last. ©2026 Applebee’s Restaurants LLC
Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only. Participation may vary. While supplies last. ©2026 Applebee’s Restaurants LLC
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Tips for New Visitors to Applebee's Toms River

Check the weather before you come to eat with us. In Toms River, we get as many as 47 inches of rain annually and average temperatures around 12.3°C/54.2°F. Summer highs are near 28.3°C/82.9°F, and winter lows are around -3.6°C/25.4°F. Dress accordingly!

Need An Excuse to Go Out to Eat?

Need some excuses to get out today? Head out for a picnic at Huddy Park, Double Trouble State Park, or Riverfront Landing County Park with our Fiesta Lime Chicken or Salads to-go. Or, after a hot day near Toms River or Chadwick Beach, stop in for an Applewood-smoked burger and a cold draft beer.

Culture lovers touring Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum or seeing a performance at Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts can cap the day with one of our signature cocktails at the bar. Students from Rutgers University, Monmouth University, and Georgian Court University make us their favorite study-break spot, while shoppers at Ocean County Mall appreciate our convenient location.

Local events such as Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival and Asbury Park Jersey Pride bring the community together, and fans of Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Phillies gather here before heading to the big game at Toms River North Mariner Football Field. and other popular arenas. If you decide to leave your car at home, the nearest bus stop is at NJ 166 at Fernwood Drive.

Toms River Essential Services

Essential services like Toms River Fire Department #2 Substation and Toms River Police Department are only blocks away, and you’ll find neighbors from Pine Beach, Island Heights, South Toms River, and Beachwood just down the road.

FAQs About Applebee's Off Hooper Avenue

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

This Applebee's is approximately 40 miles miles from Trenton Mercer Airport. Stop by before or after your flight to fill up on your favorite things to eat at Applebee's in Toms River.

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

Happy hour in Toms River 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 Atlantic City Avenue & Mill Creek Drive offers both takeout and delivery through our online ordering system and third-party partners.

Our team at the Toms River Applebee's may be hiring cooks, servers, bussers, hosts, or managers. Visit our careers page or inquire in person about restaurant jobs in Toms River 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 Toms River, 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 Hooper Avenue? Contact our events team at this location to get started.