Menu guide
The Complete Applebee's Menu With Prices
Looking for what a meal at Applebee's actually costs before you head out? This is the full walk-through — every part of the menu, grouped the way the restaurant lays it out, with typical prices next to each item. Most mains land in the low-to-mid teens, appetizers sit around $4–$12, and the long-running 2 for $20 deal remains the cheapest way for two people to eat a full sit-down meal.
Below you'll find a quick-jump summary, then each section in detail. Every category also has its own dedicated guide if you want the deeper breakdown.
Applebee's menu at a glance
| Section | Typical price range | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| 2 for $20 deal | $20 flat (2 entrées + 1 app) | 2 for $20 breakdown |
| Appetizers & bar snacks | $4 – $12.50 | Appetizers guide |
| Handcrafted burgers | $8.99 – $10.99 | Burgers guide |
| Chicken entrées | $10.49 – $11.49 | Chicken menu |
| Fresh salads | ~$9.99 | Salads guide |
| Entrées & main dishes | $10 – $20+ | Entrées overview |
| Under 600 calories ("Have It All") | main-dish pricing | Have It All guide |
| Desserts | $1.49 – $6.49 | Desserts guide |
| Drinks & beverages | varies | Drinks menu |
| Kids' menu | varies (combo priced) | Kids' menu guide |
Appetizers & bar snacks
This is where most Applebee's visits begin. You can order a single starter or build a shareable platter through the Sampler, which lets you mix and match two or three items.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Pot Stickers | $4.00 | — |
| Sweet Potato Fries & Dips | $5.00 | — |
| Double Crunch Bone-In Wings | $6.00 | 630 |
| Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip | $7.00 | 1,200 |
| Kobe-Style Meatballs | $7.00 | — |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | $7.00 | 930 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $8.00 | — |
| Grilled Chicken Wonton Tacos | $8.00 | 570 |
| Mozzarella Sticks w/ Marinara (5 Pieces) | $8.00 | ~450 |
| Sriracha Shrimp | $8.00 | — |
| Boneless Wings | $10.00 | 680 |
| Salsa Verde Shredded Brisket Nachos | $10.00 | — |
| Sweet Chile Brisket Sliders | $10.00 | — |
| Sampler: Mix & Match 2 | $9.50 | varies |
| Sampler: Mix & Match 3 | $12.50 | varies |
| Sampler: Add additional item (max 5) | $3.00 each | varies |
Calorie figures throughout this guide are approximate, from published standard-recipe data, and vary by preparation and location. A "—" means no current published figure (the item may be discontinued or reformulated). Confirm at applebees.com.
Full detail and ordering tips are in the appetizer price guide.
Handcrafted burgers
Applebee's burgers are half-pound, cooked-to-order, and come with fries. The Classic is the value pick; the specialty builds add a couple of dollars.
| Burger | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| The Classic Burger | $8.99 | 780 |
| The American Standard Burger | $10.49 | — |
| Quesadilla Burger | $10.49 | 1,330 |
| Sweet Asian Pineapple Burger | $10.49 | — |
| Cowboy Burger | $10.99 | — |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | $10.99 | — |
| Triple Bacon Burger | $10.99 | 1,170 |
See the full burger guide for what's on each one.
Chicken entrées
Sit-down chicken plates served with sides — lighter grilled options plus the tenders platter.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders Platter | $10.49 | 1,460 |
| Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken | $11.49 | 600 |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken | $11.49 | 1,170 |
| Napa Chicken & Portobellos | $11.49 | — |
More in the Applebee's chicken menu.
Fresh salads
Each of these comes as a full-size, protein-topped main rather than a side.
| Salad | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salad | $9.99 | 830 |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $9.99 | 770 |
| Oriental Chicken Salad | $9.99 | 1,440 |
Details in the salads guide.
Entrées & main dishes
Beyond chicken, the main-dish menu spans steaks, ribs, pasta and seafood, and the "sizzling" skillet plates. Because those groups rotate and price by cut, the entrées overview covers them together with current ranges.
Under 600 calories — "Have It All"
Applebee's keeps a rotating line of full plates that each come in under 600 calories — a genuine full dinner, not a diet portion. Because the exact line-up changes, the Have It All guide explains what to look for and how it's priced.
Desserts
Portioned from a $1.49 brownie bite up to shareable showstoppers like the Triple Chocolate Meltdown.
| Dessert | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ribbon Brownie Bite | $1.49 | 350 |
| Mini Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites | $2.99 | — |
| Apple Chimicheesecake | $5.99 | — |
| Butter Pecan Blondie | $5.99 | — |
| Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites | $5.99 | — |
| Blue Ribbon Brownie | $6.49 | 1,520 |
| Triple Chocolate Meltdown | $6.49 | 1,070 |
Brownie and Meltdown figures include the vanilla ice cream they're served with.
The dessert guide has the full rundown.
Drinks & beverages
Applebee's is as much bar as grill, so the drink list runs wide: draft and bottled beer, wine, margaritas and sangria, cocktails, plus soft drinks, juice and milk. Prices vary by state and by drink, and the bar's promotional cocktails change often — the drinks menu guide covers the categories and what to expect.
Kids' menu
The kids' meal is sold as a combo — a main, a side and a drink together. Mains run from corn dogs and tenders to mac and cheese or a mini cheeseburger, with sides like fries, apples or steamed vegetables. The kids' menu guide lays it out.
The best way to save: 2 for $20
If value is the goal, the 2 for $20 deal is the headline: two full entrées plus one shared appetizer for a flat twenty dollars. It's the single cheapest route to a complete two-person meal. Full mechanics are in the 2 for $20 breakdown.