Applebee’s Menu Prices 2026: Full Menu With Calories

Applebee’s is America’s biggest casual-dining chain — more than 1,600 restaurants — and its menu runs from $3.49 fries to a $26.99 ribeye, with the 2 for $25 deal and the $9.99 Really BIG Meal Deal doing most of the heavy lifting on value. The cheapest entrée is the Classic Burger at $11.99–$14.39, the heaviest entrée is the Hand Battered Fish & Chips at up to 1,680 calories, and the most protein on the board is the Three-Cheese Chicken Penne at 77g. This guide covers the full menu with prices and calories, plus the free Veterans Day entrée served today, November 11, 2026.

About the prices: Applebee’s publishes no national price list — nearly all of its restaurants are franchised and set their own prices, and delivery apps add roughly 15–30%. The figures below are November 2026 ranges across three tracker captures checked against official sources: getfoodmenus.com (November 7, 2026, three Dallas-area restaurants), usafoodjournal.com (November 2026) and fullmenuprices.com (October 2026), plus applebeesmenuprices.com (September 2026). Where the trackers disagree, the table shows the range and the text states the conflict. Calories come from Applebee’s published nutrition information, compiled November 10, 2026 — and note that Applebee’s publishes figures both for the item alone and as served with standard sides, so a steak can read 200 calories alone and 760 with mashed potatoes and broccoli; this guide states which basis each figure uses. Three companion guides go deeper: Applebee’s secret menu, Applebee’s nutrition guide, and Applebee’s coupons guide.

Appetizers

Boneless wings lead the board at $12.99–$13.99, and there are nine wing sauces to choose from — Classic Buffalo, Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Caribbean Jerk, Honey Pepper, Sriracha and Teriyaki. The calorie spread on the wings is wide because the trackers measure differently: 657 calories is wings without sauce, 1,080 is with Classic Hot Buffalo sauce, per Applebee’s own nutrition page.

The two wing entries show the biggest tracker disagreements on the menu. Boneless wings run 657–780 calories without sauce, but Applebee’s nutrition page lists 1,080 calories with Classic Hot Buffalo sauce and 4,720mg of sodium — the saltiest single dish on the menu. Bone-in wings run 415–880 calories the same way. The platter math is honest: 20 wings at $24.99 works out cheaper per wing than any single order.

Shareables & Quesadillas

The shareables table is where the calories climb — the Classic Combo is the highest-calorie item on the whole menu at 2,200–2,260 calories, and the Chicken Tenders Party Tray is a 3,240-calorie group order. The Ultimate Trio is the build-your-own option: pick any three appetizers and the price is the sum of your picks, so it reads Varies here.

The Chicken Tenders Platter shows a genuine tracker conflict: one capture lists it at $13.99 with 1,080 calories as an appetizer, another at $16.99 with 1,407 calories as an entrée — likely different portion sizes at different stores, so both figures are shown as a range. The Ultimate Trio is also the base for the best fan hack in the Applebee’s secret menu guide: pick three cheap appetizers and the trio beats ordering them separately.

Handcrafted Burgers

Every burger comes with fries, and the range runs $11.99–$17.99. The Classic Burger is the cheapest entrée on the menu; the Whisky Bacon Burger and the Quesadilla Burger show the widest calorie spreads — 1,320–1,594 and 1,280–1,578 — because the trackers disagree on whether the figures include the fries and cheese.

The Neighborhood Burger is the value pick of the section — a double patty at $13.99 and 980 calories, lighter than the single-patty Classic Bacon Cheeseburger. The Impossible Cheeseburger is the lightest burger at 960–1,090 calories with 12g of fiber, the most fiber of any burger on the board. For a head-to-head on burgers, the Burger King menu and the Wendy’s menu are the closest comparisons.

Handhelds

Six sandwiches and rollups, all under $15. The Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich is the one item in this guide with a verified calorie count — 1,400 calories and 3,490mg of sodium from Applebee’s nutrition page — but no verified price in any November 2026 capture, so its price reads Varies; ask in store.

The Classic Chicken Sandwich at 720 calories is the lightest handheld; the Bacon Ranch at 1,400 is the heaviest, and its 3,490mg of sodium is the second-highest sodium figure in the whole nutrition guide. The Chicken Fajita Rollup is the cheapest handheld at $12.99.

Steaks & Ribs

The steak figures need the basis note more than any other section: Applebee’s lists the 6 oz Top Sirloin at 200 calories for the steak alone and 760 calories as served with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and the Bourbon Street Steak at 720 calories for the steak alone and 1,430 as served. The table below uses as-served figures throughout, so the numbers are comparable across the section.

The 6 oz Top Sirloin is the value steak — $15.99–$19.99 for 550–760 calories as served, and the steak itself is only 200 calories, so most of the plate’s calories are the sides. The Riblets Platter’s 1,040–1,401 calorie range is a tracker disagreement on portion, not a basis problem; both captures are shown. The Bourbon Street Steak is also the star of the reviews — see the Reviews section below — and it is one of the seven free entrées on the Veterans Day menu today.

Chicken & Skillets

The sizzling skillets are the signature of this section, and the Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken at 580 calories is the lightest full entrée on the menu. The Grilled Chicken Breast shows the basis problem in miniature: 190–200 calories for the chicken alone, 555 calories with sides.

Fiesta Lime Chicken is the sodium warning of the section at 3,630mg — more than a day and a half of the FDA’s 2,300mg daily value in one plate. The Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp is the most praised entrée in Applebee’s reviews, and it is also on the Veterans Day free-entrée menu today. The skillet version at $19.99 and 940 calories is the same dish served sizzling with peppers and onions.

Pasta

Pasta is the protein section: the Three-Cheese Chicken Penne carries 77g of protein, the most of any entrée on the menu, and the Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders carries 44g of sugar, the most sugar of any entrée. The Alfredo Tray at $34.99 and 4,140 calories is a family tray that serves four.

Every pasta is $15.99–$17.99 except the family tray. The Four-Cheese Mac’s 1,360–1,640 calorie range is the widest in the section — one tracker counts the tenders on top, another appears not to — and its 3,300mg of sodium is the second-highest pasta figure. The Blackened Shrimp Alfredo at 1,160–1,290 calories is the lightest pasta on the board.

Seafood

Five seafood entrées, all $15.99–$18.99. The Hand Battered Fish & Chips shows the biggest single conflict in this guide: one tracker lists 1,040 calories, Applebee’s nutrition page lists 1,680 as served — the range is shown rather than smoothed, and the nutrition page’s figure is the one to plan around, because it counts the fries and tartar.

The Grilled Salmon at 480 calories is the second-lightest entrée on the menu after the Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken, and the Blackened Cajun Salmon’s 620–850 range is the same basis split — fish alone versus fish with sides. The Double Crunch Shrimp is on the Veterans Day free-entrée menu today.

Salads

The salads carry the most misleading numbers on the menu. The Oriental Chicken Salad runs 950 calories grilled and 1,560 crispy, and the Quesadilla Chicken Salad runs 1,140–2,230 calories across trackers — one capture appears to count a different build, and the 2,230 figure carries 123g of protein and 4,670mg of sodium, the most sodium of any item in this guide. Read the build, not just the headline.

The Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad at 480–720 calories is the lightest full-size salad, and the spread is dressing-dependent — ask for it on the side and the low end is yours. The Oriental Chicken Salad is also on the Veterans Day free-entrée menu today, and the grilled-for-crispy swap in the Applebee’s secret menu guide saves about 130 calories for free.

Irresist-A-Bowls

The Irresist-A-Bowls are the rice-bowl line, all $13.99–$14.99. The Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl at 1,450 calories is the heaviest bowl by a wide margin — the crispy coating and sweet sauce do the damage — while the Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl at 860 calories is the lightest.

Bowls are the most consistent section on the menu — every tracker agrees within a few dollars and a few dozen calories, because the builds are fixed. The shrimp bowls are the value pick: same price band as the chicken bowls, fewer calories.

Sides

Sides run $2.49–$5.99. Steamed Broccoli at 80–100 calories is the lightest item on the entire menu, and swapping fries for broccoli cuts about 300 calories off any plate. The Grilled Chicken Breast add-on at $5.99 is the protein shortcut — 180–200 calories for a full chicken breast, and the base of the Protein Side Salad build in the secret menu guide.

Two sides carry real sodium even at small portions: the Classic Fries at 800mg and the Garlicky Green Beans at 550mg. The Apple Sauce at 90 calories is the lightest sweet side on the menu, and it is also the cheapest item on the board at $2.49.

Desserts

Desserts run $3.99–$9.49. The Triple Chocolate Meltdown carries 87g of sugar, the most sugar of any item on the menu, and the Sizzlin’ Butter Pecan Blondie at 1,016–1,020 calories is the heaviest dessert. The Brownie Bite at $3.99 and 330–420 calories is the small-format option — and at 190mg of sodium it is the lowest-sodium item on the menu.

The Blue Ribbon Brownie at 1,100 calories is heavier than the Triple Chocolate Meltdown, which surprises regulars — the brownie’s fudge and ice cream add up. Club Applebee’s members get a free dessert in their birthday month, which is the cheapest way to try the sizzlin’ skillets; details are in the Applebee’s coupons guide.

Kids Menu

Kids’ meals run $5.99–$7.49 and include a side and a drink. The Kids Chicken Tenders show the widest calorie range in the section, 290–520, because the trackers disagree on whether the fries are counted — the low end is tenders alone, the high end is with fries.

Some locations run Kids Eat Free nights, but that is location-specific and not a national program — check with your store before counting on it. The Kids Mac & Cheese at 310–380 calories is the lightest kids’ meal.

Drinks & Sodas

Fountain drinks run $3.49–$3.99, and the Dirty Fountain Sodas are the sleeper hit of the section — a fountain drink with whipped cream and a cherry for $3.99, or a $1 upgrade on any fountain drink you already ordered. The Create Your Own Soda lets you mix any fountain flavors for the same $3.99.

Hot Tea and Brewed Iced Tea at 5 calories are the lightest drinks on the menu; the flavored Dews at 280 calories are the heaviest non-alcoholic drinks. The Dirty Soda upgrade is also the base of the Dirty Soda secret build — see the Applebee’s secret menu guide.

Cocktails & Bar

The bar runs $7.99–$9.99 for cocktails, and the $1 Dollarita is the famous one — but it is seasonal, not back nationally as of November 2026; its last national run was July 2026. Through November 15, 2026 the seasonal pour is the Spooky Sips line at $6, including the Tipsy Zombie and Dracula’s Juice, with the Tropical Spell Mocktail at $4. The $5 Mucho cocktails are the standing bar deal.

The Long Island Iced Tea at 320 calories is the heaviest drink on the menu; the $1 Dollarita at 120 calories is the lightest alcoholic drink. Happy hour runs Monday–Friday 3–6 PM and 9 PM–close at most locations, with half-price appetizers and drink specials — the full deal list is in the Applebee’s coupons guide.

Deals & Specials

Two deals carry the value story: the 2 for $25 — one appetizer and two entrées, dine-in only — and the $9.99 Really BIG Meal Deal, an entrée with a side and a drink. The All You Can Eat at $15.99–$16.99 rotates between chicken tenders, boneless wings and riblets and is dine-in only. And today, November 11, 2026, is Veterans Day: a free full-size entrée from a seven-item menu for veterans, active duty, Reserves and National Guard, dine-in only with proof of service.

The 2 for $25 added the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger on August 31, 2026, which is the cheapest way to try a burger with an appetizer attached. The Under 600 Calories menu is the lighter route — the Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken, the Grilled Salmon and the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad all qualify. The Veterans Day deal is the 19th consecutive year; Applebee’s has served more than 12.7 million free meals since the tradition began.

Sauces

One line, nine sauces. Every wing sauce is available as an extra cup for $0.50, and the Buffalo Sauce in Mild, Medium or Hot is the default. The full list: Classic Buffalo, Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Caribbean Jerk, Honey Pepper, Sriracha and Teriyaki.

An extra sauce cup is the cheapest customization on the menu, and it is the base of the Double-Sauce Boneless Wings build in the secret menu guide — two sauces on one order of wings for $0.50.

Allergens

Applebee’s prepares food in a shared kitchen with shared cooking equipment, including fryers, so cross-contact with allergens is possible for every item. The chain publishes a full allergen guide listing the nine major allergens per item — milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame. The breaded items — wings, tenders, mozzarella sticks, fish and the crispy chicken — contain wheat, egg and milk; the buns contain wheat and sesame; the Impossible Cheeseburger is plant-based but cooked on shared equipment. Read the chain’s allergen guide and confirm with staff before ordering, especially for peanut and tree-nut allergies, because several sauces and desserts are made in facilities that handle nuts.

Nutrition

The short version: sodium is the story. Eight dishes clear 3,000mg — the Boneless Wings with Classic Hot Buffalo sauce lead at 4,720mg, more than twice the FDA’s 2,300mg daily value — and the lightest item on the menu is the Steamed Broccoli at 100 calories. The heaviest entrée is the Hand Battered Fish & Chips at up to 1,680 calories, and the most protein is the Three-Cheese Chicken Penne at 77g. The full breakdown, with the as-served versus item-alone trap explained, is in the Applebee’s nutrition guide.

Hours

Typical Applebee’s hours are Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–11 PM and Friday–Saturday 11 AM–12 AM, with lunch served Monday–Friday 11 AM–3 PM and happy hour Monday–Friday 3–6 PM and 9 PM–close. Hours vary by location — most restaurants are franchised — so check your store’s listing before a late visit. Applebee’s does not serve breakfast at any location.

Reviews

Applebee’s runs about 3.8 out of 5 across review sites, with the score swinging by location because the chain is franchised: TripAdvisor lists the Savannah store at 3.4 out of 5 from 211 reviews, the West Chester store at 3.8 from 59, the Austin store at 3.8 from about 2,490 Google reviews per Wanderlog, and the Montgomery store at 3.9 from 737. “I got the Bourbon Street chicken and shrimp which was delicious!” — Tom Hunsaker, TripAdvisor, Savannah, July 2021. “Food was great! I got a burger and fries… one of the best burgers I’ve ever had” — a TripAdvisor reviewer, Savannah, October 2026. “I got the Bourbon Street Steak. It was cooked to perfection as far as the internal temperature… The mash potatoes were amazing as well.” — a Wanderlog reviewer, Austin. “I got the loaded shrimp fajita, it was great! My husband got the bourbon street steak, steak cook perfect.” — Lee Blackwell, TrustReviewers, Montgomery. The recurring complaint is slow service and long waits; the food itself is the consistent praise, and a GetFoodMenus sentiment analysis scores the chain 4.0 out of 5, noting that “Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp is consistently praised as the best entrée.” The fan builds behind these dishes are in the Applebee’s secret menu guide, and the deals in the Applebee’s coupons guide.

15 Applebee’s Facts

1. Applebee’s was founded in 1980 in Decatur, Georgia, by Bill and T.J. Palmer — as T.J. Applebee’s Rx for Edibles & Elixirs.
2. It is owned by Dine Brands Global, which also owns IHOP — the IHOP menu is the closest sibling board on this site.
3. With more than 1,600 US locations, Applebee’s is the largest casual-dining chain in America by unit count.
4. The cheapest entrée is the Classic Burger at $11.99–$14.39; the most expensive is the 12 oz Ribeye at $26.99.
5. The 2 for $25 deal — one appetizer and two entrées — is the best-known value on the menu, and the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger joined it on August 31, 2026.
6. The $9.99 Really BIG Meal Deal is an entrée, a side and a drink for under ten dollars.
7. All You Can Eat at $15.99–$16.99 rotates between chicken tenders, boneless wings and riblets, dine-in only.
8. Veterans Day 2026 is the 19th consecutive year of the free-entrée tradition, and Applebee’s has served more than 12.7 million free meals since it began.
9. The $1 Dollarita is seasonal, not a permanent item — its last national run was July 2026.
10. The $5 Mucho cocktails are the standing bar deal; the Spooky Sips line at $6 runs through November 15, 2026.
11. The Classic Combo at 2,200–2,260 calories is the highest-calorie item on the menu; the Steamed Broccoli at 100 calories is the lowest.
12. The Hand Battered Fish & Chips at up to 1,680 calories is the heaviest single entrée.
13. The Three-Cheese Chicken Penne carries 77g of protein, the most of any entrée.
14. The Boneless Wings with Classic Hot Buffalo sauce carry 4,720mg of sodium — more than twice the FDA daily value.
15. The Triple Chocolate Meltdown carries 87g of sugar, the most sugar of any item on the menu.
16. Applebee’s does not serve breakfast at any location, and it has no official secret menu — the fan builds are in our secret menu guide.
17. Typical hours are Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–11 PM and Friday–Saturday 11 AM–12 AM, with lunch Monday–Friday 11 AM–3 PM.
18. Club Applebee’s members get a free appetizer on signup and a free dessert in their birthday month.

Applebee’s Menu FAQs

Does Applebee’s have a national price list?

No. Nearly all Applebee’s restaurants are franchised and set their own prices, so the figures in this guide are November 2026 ranges from three tracker captures checked against official sources. Delivery apps add roughly 15–30%.

What is the cheapest entrée at Applebee’s?

The Classic Burger at $11.99–$14.39. The Neighborhood Burger, a double patty at $13.99, is the best value per ounce of beef.

What is the highest-calorie item at Applebee’s?

The Classic Combo appetizer platter at 2,200–2,260 calories. The heaviest single entrée is the Hand Battered Fish & Chips at up to 1,680 calories.

Does Applebee’s have a secret menu?

No official secret menu — Applebee’s has never published one. Regulars order fan builds from real components, and the ten best are in the Applebee’s secret menu guide.

Does Applebee’s have a Veterans Day deal?

Yes — today, November 11, 2026, veterans, active duty, Reserves and National Guard get a free full-size entrée from a seven-item menu: 6 oz Top Sirloin, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne. Dine-in only, proof of service required, one per guest. Dine-in guests also get a $5 Bounce Back Card, redeemable through November 29, 2026.

Is the $1 Dollarita back?

Not nationally as of November 2026 — its last national run was July 2026. The seasonal pour right now is the Spooky Sips line at $6, through November 15, 2026, and the $5 Mucho cocktails run year-round.

What time does Applebee’s close?

Typically Sunday–Thursday 11 PM and Friday–Saturday midnight, but hours vary by location because most restaurants are franchised. Check your store’s listing before a late visit.

What is the healthiest thing at Applebee’s?

The Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken at 580 calories is the lightest full entrée, and the Steamed Broccoli at 100 calories is the lightest item on the menu. The Under 600 Calories menu collects the lighter entrées and salads in one place.

Conclusion

Applebee’s is a big menu with a simple shape: burgers and steaks at the top of the price range, $9.99 and $25 deals doing the value work, and sodium doing the damage in the background — eight dishes clear 3,000mg, and the wings with Hot Buffalo sauce pass 4,700mg. The prices vary by store because the chain is franchised, so treat every figure here as a November 2026 range and check your store’s menu before you go. The smart order is the Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken or the Grilled Salmon with broccoli instead of fries, the 2 for $25 when there are two of you, and the free Veterans Day entrée today if you served. The fan builds are in the Applebee’s secret menu guide, the numbers in the Applebee’s nutrition guide, and the savings in the Applebee’s coupons guide. For more casual-dining boards, see the IHOP menu, the Domino’s menu and the Texas Roadhouse Chicken Alfredo Pasta trend post. For the full American casual-dining category, see American restaurants, Burgers and Steakhouse & Grill.

Sources: Applebee’s official newsroom (Veterans Day 2026 press release, November 2, 2026); Applebee’s published nutrition information, compiled November 10, 2026; tracker captures from getfoodmenus.com (November 7, 2026), usafoodjournal.com (November 2026), fullmenuprices.com (October 2026) and applebeesmenuprices.com (September 2026); TripAdvisor, Wanderlog and TrustReviewers location reviews. Prices vary by location; Applebee’s publishes no national price list. Not for medical use.