The full Applebee's menu with current prices and calories. Appetizers, burgers, handhelds, skillets, steaks and ribs, seafood, pasta, salads, desserts, cocktails, kids meals, Happy Hour and every current deal. Checked on 10 September 2026.
Applebee's competes on deals rather than on price per dish. The list price of a burger sits above what a rival casual dining chain charges, but almost nobody pays list. Between 2 for $25, the $9.99 meal deal, half price appetizers at happy hour and the drink of the month, there is nearly always a cheaper route to the same food.
Prices below are national averages checked across several states. Applebee's is heavily franchised, so the spread between markets is wider than at a company owned chain, and deals including Dollarita and late night happy hour run at the operator's discretion rather than nationally.
These are the offers that run most consistently. Individual franchises opt in and out, so check the app or call ahead before driving out for a specific one.
| Deal | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Really BIG Meal Deal | $9.99 | An entree, a side and a drink, the cheapest full plate on the menu |
| All You Can Eat Chicken Tenders | $16.99 | Unlimited tenders and fries, runs for limited seasons |
| 2 for $25 | $25.00 | One appetizer plus two full entrees from a selected list |
| Neighborhood Drink of the Month | $1 to $5 | Rotating cocktail, the $1 Dollarita returns seasonally |
| Half price appetizers | Varies | Six selected apps at half price during happy hour |
| Birthday dessert | Free | Free dessert for email club members in their birthday month |
| Veterans Day meal | Free | Free entree from a set list for veterans and serving military |
Happy hour runs 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, and most locations repeat it from 9pm until close. Six appetizers drop to roughly half price and most cocktails come down to $5. It is the single best time to eat here.
| Appetizer | Regular | Happy Hour | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | $9.99 | $4.99 | 690 |
| Chicken Wonton Tacos | $10.99 | $5.49 | 560 |
| Spinach and Artichoke Dip | $11.99 | $5.99 | 1170 |
| Brew Pub Pretzels | $11.99 | $5.99 | 1130 |
| Boneless Wings | $12.99 | $6.49 | 780 |
| Loaded Nachos | $12.99 | $6.49 | 1290 |
Two half price appetizers and two $5 cocktails comes to about $22 for a full evening, which is less than a single entree and a drink at list price.
Appetizers are the strongest part of the Applebee's menu and the reason most people walk in. Portions are large and several are meal sized on their own. Watch the calorie column, because the dips and the nachos run higher than most of the entrees.
| Appetizer | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Pickle Fries | $8.99 | 620 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $9.99 | 690 |
| White Queso Dip and Chips | $10.99 | 950 |
| Chicken Wonton Tacos | $10.99 | 560 |
| Loaded Fries | $10.99 | 1080 |
| Quesadilla | $10.99 | 880 |
| Spinach and Artichoke Dip | $11.99 | 1170 |
| Brew Pub Pretzels and Beer Cheese | $11.99 | 1130 |
| Boneless Wings | $12.99 | 780 |
| Loaded Nachos | $12.99 | 1290 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $12.99 | 1060 |
| Classic Bone-In Wings | $13.99 | 880 |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | $13.99 | 1080 |
| Wings Platter | $24.99 | 1680 |
Burgers come with fries as standard. The Quesadilla Burger swaps the bun for a pressed quesadilla, which is the item Applebee's is best known for and the one that surprises people who have not had it.
| Handheld | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fajita Rollup | $12.99 | 820 |
| Neighborhood Burger | $13.99 | 980 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $13.99 | 720 |
| BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich | $13.99 | 880 |
| Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | $13.99 | 1140 |
| Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $14.99 | 1200 |
| Impossible Cheeseburger | $14.99 | 960 |
| Big Cluckin Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $14.99 | 980 |
| Whisky Bacon Burger | $15.99 | 1320 |
| Quesadilla Burger | $15.99 | 1450 |
| Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger | $15.99 | 1560 |
| Big Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $16.99 | 1620 |
| BIG Bangin Burger | $17.99 | 1480 |
Skillets arrive still sizzling on a cast iron plate, which is theatre but also keeps the food hot for longer than a normal plate. Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken at 580 calories is by some distance the lightest full entree on the menu.
| Dish | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Lime Chicken | $14.99 | 1300 |
| Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken | $15.99 | 580 |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | $15.99 | 1280 |
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | $15.99 | 1380 |
| Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine | $16.99 | 1320 |
| Bourbon Street Chicken and Andouille Penne | $16.99 | 1180 |
| Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Tenders | $16.99 | 1640 |
| Hot Honey Glazed Chicken and Bacon Skillet | $17.99 | 920 |
| Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | $17.99 | 1290 |
| Blackened Shrimp and Andouille Penne | $17.99 | 1240 |
| Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp | $18.99 | 880 |
| Garlic Sirloin Skillet | $18.99 | 880 |
| Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp Skillet | $19.99 | 940 |
| Cajun Sirloin and Shrimp Skillet | $20.99 | 960 |
Riblets are the item Applebee's has been associated with longest, and the party platter is genuinely built for sharing at nearly 2,900 calories. Steaks come with two sides included, which is where the value sits against a dedicated steakhouse.
| Dish | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 6 oz Top Sirloin | $15.99 | 550 |
| Riblets Platter | $15.99 | 1040 |
| 8 oz Top Sirloin | $18.99 | 680 |
| Bourbon Street Steak | $18.99 | 720 |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, half rack | $19.99 | 780 |
| Shrimp N Parmesan Sirloin | $21.99 | 820 |
| 12 oz Ribeye | $26.99 | 880 |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, full rack | $26.99 | 1380 |
| Riblets Party Platter | $28.99 | 2860 |
Grilled Salmon at 480 calories is the lightest thing on the entire menu and comes in at the same price as the blackened version.
| Dish | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Double Crunch Shrimp | $15.99 | 920 |
| Hand Battered Fish and Chips | $15.99 | 1040 |
| Shrimp Wonton Stir-Fry | $16.99 | 780 |
| Grilled Salmon | $18.99 | 480 |
| Blackened Cajun Salmon | $18.99 | 620 |
Salads here are entree sized and priced accordingly. The Oriental Chicken Salad has been on the menu since the eighties and is the one people order by name, though at 950 calories it is heavier than several burgers.
| Salad or Bowl | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| House Side Salad | $4.99 | 180 |
| Caesar Side Salad | $4.99 | 240 |
| Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad | $13.99 | 720 |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $13.99 | 720 |
| Chicken Fajita Bowl | $13.99 | 880 |
| Southwest Chipotle Lime Chicken Bowl | $13.99 | 920 |
| Oriental Chicken Salad | $13.99 | 950 |
| Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad | $14.99 | 680 |
| Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl | $14.99 | 860 |
| Southwest Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl | $14.99 | 880 |
| Quesadilla Chicken Salad | $14.99 | 1140 |
| Side | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Sauce | $2.49 | 90 |
| Coleslaw | $3.49 | 180 |
| Steamed Broccoli | $3.49 | 80 |
| French Fries | $3.99 | 340 |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | $3.99 | 260 |
| Seasoned Fries | $3.99 | 380 |
| Onion Rings | $4.99 | 480 |
| Breadsticks with Alfredo | $4.99 | 460 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast, add on | $5.99 | 180 |
The Blue Ribbon Brownie at 1,100 calories is the heaviest single item Applebee's sells, dessert or otherwise. Skillet desserts arrive sizzling and are built for two.
| Dessert | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Brownie Bite | $3.99 | 420 |
| Cheesecake | $7.99 | 620 |
| Sizzlin Caramel Apple Pie Skillet | $8.99 | 880 |
| Triple Chocolate Meltdown | $8.99 | 850 |
| Sizzlin Butter Pecan Blondie Skillet | $8.99 | 1020 |
| Blue Ribbon Brownie | $8.99 | 1100 |
The bar is a real part of the business here. Most cocktails come down to $5 during happy hour, and the Neighborhood Drink of the Month is priced between $1 and $5 depending on the promotion running.
| Drink | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Dollarita, when running | $1.00 | 120 |
| Kids Apple Juice or Milk | $2.49 | 110 to 120 |
| Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Mountain Dew | $3.49 | 0 to 240 |
| Hot Coffee or Hot Tea | $3.49 | 5 to 10 |
| Specialty Sodas | $3.99 | 220 to 280 |
| House Wine, glass | $7.99 | 150 |
| Classic Mojito | $8.99 | 200 |
| Perfect Margarita | $8.99 | 220 |
| Strawberry Daiquiri | $8.99 | 260 |
| Bahama Mama | $8.99 | 280 |
| Long Island Iced Tea | $9.99 | 320 |
Every kids meal includes a side and a drink. Applesauce and steamed broccoli are available as the side at no extra cost.
| Kids Meal | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Grilled Cheese | $5.99 | 420 |
| Kids Mac and Cheese | $5.99 | 380 |
| Kids Mini Corn Dogs | $5.99 | 440 |
| Kids Cheeseburger | $6.99 | 460 |
| Kids Personal Pizza | $6.99 | 460 |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | $6.99 | 520 |
Doors open at 11am seven days a week. The bar runs later than the kitchen at most locations, and late night happy hour starts at 9pm where the franchise takes part.
| Day or Service | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Friday and Saturday | 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Happy hour, Monday to Friday | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Late night happy hour | 9:00 PM | Close |
Calorie counts come from Applebee's published nutrition data and cover the dish as normally served, including the side that comes with it where one is included. Appetizers are the trap on this menu rather than the entrees. Loaded Nachos at 1,290 and Spinach and Artichoke Dip at 1,170 both beat every burger on the board, and the Riblets Party Platter passes 2,800. At the other end, Grilled Salmon at 480 and Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken at 580 are full entrees for less than half the calories of the average plate.
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday at most locations, with a second window from 9:00 PM until close at many. Six selected appetizers drop to about half price and most cocktails come down to $5. Participation is set by the franchise, so confirm locally.
One appetizer from a selected list plus two full entrees, for $25 total. The entree list rotates and usually covers burgers, chicken, pasta and a sirloin. Ordering the same three items separately typically comes to $40 or more.
A full entree, a side and a drink for $9.99. It is the cheapest complete plate on the menu and the best single person order, because ordinary entrees do not include a drink.
A margarita for one dollar, run as the Neighborhood Drink of the Month on a seasonal basis rather than permanently. It launched in October 2017 and sold hard enough that some restaurants ran out of tequila. When it is not on, the drink of the month is usually $5.
All You Can Eat Chicken Tenders runs at $16.99 for limited seasons and includes unlimited tenders and fries. It is not a permanent fixture, so check the app before going specifically for it.
The $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal, which includes a side and a drink. From the standard menu, the Chicken Fajita Rollup at $12.99 is the cheapest full plate, and a house side salad at $4.99 is the cheapest thing on the food menu.
Yes, for members of the free email club. Sign up at least a week before your birthday and the offer arrives by email, valid through your birthday month at participating restaurants.
Yes. The Riblets Platter is $15.99 and the Riblets Party Platter is $28.99. They have been removed and reinstated more than once over the years, so availability at a specific location is worth checking.
1,200 calories including the fries it is served with. The Big Classic version is 1,620 and the Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger is 1,560. The Impossible Cheeseburger at 960 is the lightest burger on the board.
Yes, on Veterans Day. Veterans and serving military eat free from a set list of entrees, with proof of service, at participating restaurants. It has run annually for well over a decade.
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Price disclaimer. USA Food Menu is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with Applebee's or Dine Brands Global. Prices and calorie counts on this page were checked on 10 September 2026 across several states. Restaurants are franchise owned and set their own prices, and deals including happy hour, the Dollarita and All You Can Eat run at the operator's discretion, so confirm with your local restaurant before ordering.