Applebee’s is the neighborhood grill that most Americans know by its deals: the 2 for $25 bundle, the half-price appetizers after 9 PM, and the dollar margarita that rotates every month. This guide lays out the full Applebee’s menu with typical prices and calories for November 2026, from the shareable appetizers and handcrafted burgers through the steaks and ribs, chicken skillets, pasta, Irresist-A-Bowls, salads, desserts, drinks, and kids meals. Use it to compare options, spot the best value, and plan your order before you sit down.
Applebee’s opened its first restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1980, and today it runs around 1,500 locations across the United States as part of Dine Brands Global. Most restaurants open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and around midnight on Friday and Saturday, though exact hours vary by location. Two ideas shape the whole menu: Applebee’s publishes official calorie counts on its menu, which is a genuine differentiator in casual dining, and nearly all restaurants are franchise-owned, which is why prices vary more from one Applebee’s to another than at most chains. Applebee’s does not list prices on its own website, so the figures below come from franchise ordering pages and public menu listings instead.
One important note before the tables: prices differ from one restaurant to another, and delivery listings usually run higher than dine-in prices — the same burger can cost $12.09 at one location and $17.29 at another, and delivery menus often add several dollars more. The figures on this page are therefore shown as typical ranges gathered from official ordering pages and public menu listings in November 2026, not as a promise of what your local restaurant will charge. Where a figure comes from a single listing or a delivery menu only, we say so plainly, using words like around and approximately, so you can treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Appetizers
Applebee’s appetizers are built for sharing, and the menu leans into the dishes the chain is known for: Chicken Wonton Tacos, Mozzarella Sticks, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, and Boneless Wings. The Classic Combo and the Ultimate Trio bundle several starters together for a table that wants to taste more than one thing.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wonton Tacos | $11.49–$16.79 | 590 | Most popular appetizer; crispy wonton shells with chicken |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $9.99–$14.39 | 860 | Crispy outside, melty cheese inside; served with marinara |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | $10.49–$15.39 | 990 | Warm dip with chips |
| Boneless Wings | $12.99–$19.19 | 1,080 | Boneless wings with dipping sauce |
| Classic Bone-In Wings | $19.69 | — | Bone-in wings; one listing, approximate |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $11.99–$15.39 | 1,170 | Grilled tortilla with chicken and cheese, served with salsa and sour cream |
| Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip | $10.99 | 1,160 | Soft pretzels with beer cheese dip |
| Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries | $12.49 | — | Loaded waffle fries; one listing, approximate |
| Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce | $8.79–$10.79 | — | Cheapest appetizer listed in most locations |
| Crunchy Onion Rings | $10.79 | — | Onion rings appetizer; one listing, approximate |
| The Classic Combo | $18.99–$23.99 | 2,200 | Combination appetizer platter for the table |
| Ultimate Trio | $19.19–$20.39 | — | Pick three appetizers; for sharing |
Pro Diner Tip: if your table has three or more people, the Classic Combo at $18.99 to $23.99 or the Ultimate Trio at $19.19 to $20.39 is usually better value than two separate starters, because it lets everyone taste more than one thing for roughly the price of a premium appetizer and a half. Solo diners or couples usually do better with a single smaller starter like Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce or Mozzarella Sticks, especially after 9 PM when appetizers are half price at participating locations.
Value analysis: appetizers run from $8.79 for Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce to $23.99 for the Classic Combo, which means a starter can either be a cheap add-on or a second course in itself. The items with full ranges — Chicken Wonton Tacos, Mozzarella Sticks, Boneless Wings — are the safest bets for planning, because their prices are confirmed across many locations. The combo platters deserve a quick check of your local menu before you budget around them, since their prices vary the most.
Handcrafted Burgers
Applebee’s burgers are all-beef, hand-smashed-style patties served with fries, and the lineup is where the kitchen gets playful. The Quesadilla Burger — a burger inside a quesadilla — and the Whisky Bacon Burger, made with Fireball whisky-infused steak sauce, are the two signatures, while the Classic Cheeseburger is the straightforward value pick.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Burger | $13.49–$13.79 | 1,090 | Plain all-beef burger with fries |
| Classic Cheeseburger | $12.09–$14.49 | 1,130–1,220 | Cheapest burger in most listings; with fries |
| Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $15.49–$16.09 | 1,330 | All-beef patty, American cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon, brioche bun |
| Quesadilla Burger | $15.49–$17.29 | 1,280–1,580 | Signature burger inside a quesadilla; with fries |
| Whisky Bacon Burger | $15.99–$17.29 | 1,590 | Fireball whisky-infused steak sauce and bacon; with fries |
| Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger | $15.99–$17.29 | 1,590 | Mushroom and Swiss cheese burger; with fries |
| Whole Lotta Bacon Burger | $15.99 | 1,570 | Bacon-loaded burger; one listing, approximate |
| Neighborhood Burger | $13.99 | 1,410 | Neighborhood-style burger; one listing, approximate |
| Impossible Cheeseburger | $15.99 | 1,090 | Plant-based patty with cheese; with fries |
| Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger | $17.29 | — | Burger between grilled cheese sandwiches; one listing, approximate |
| O-M-Cheese Burger | $11.99 | 1,680 | New cheesy burger; the cheapest specialty burger listed |
Pro Diner Tip: the Classic Cheeseburger at $12.09 to $14.49 is the burger value pick, undercutting most specialty burgers by three to five dollars while still delivering a full all-beef burger with fries. If you want a signature, the Quesadilla Burger at $15.49 to $17.29 is the one to try once — it is the dish people photograph — but the O-M-Cheese Burger at $11.99 is the surprise of this section, a specialty-style burger at near-classic pricing.
Value analysis: burgers run from $11.99 for the O-M-Cheese Burger to $17.29 for the Quesadilla Burger, the Whisky Bacon Burger, and the Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger. That is a fairly tight band, and the $3 to $5 gap between a classic and a signature is modest for the extra toppings, so if you are already ordering a burger, stepping up to a signature build is usually reasonable value. The calorie counts are worth a glance, though: the O-M-Cheese Burger at 1,680 calories is the heaviest burger listed despite being the cheapest specialty option.
Chicken & Skillets
This section holds the two dishes Applebee’s is most known for: Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, served on a sizzling skillet, and Fiesta Lime Chicken, the zesty grilled chicken with a lime glaze. Chicken Tenders and the Grilled Chicken Breast fill out the section for diners who want something simpler or lighter.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp | $17.99–$21.39 | 800–1,010 | Charred Cajun chicken and shrimp on a sizzling skillet with garlic butter potatoes; the best entree on the menu |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken | $15.99–$18.79 | 1,160–1,190 | Grilled chicken with zesty lime glaze, pico de gallo, Mexi-ranch dressing, rice, and crispy tortilla strips |
| Chicken Tenders Plate | $13.79–$15.69 | — | Crispy tenders with dipping sauces |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | $14.49–$17.79 | 1,020 | Larger tenders plate with dipping sauces |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | $13.49–$16.59 | 490 | Simple grilled chicken; the lightest chicken plate listed |
| Chicken Parmesan | $15.99–$16.49 | 1,100 | Breaded chicken with marinara over linguine |
| Lemon Parmesan Chicken | $17.99–$19.59 | — | Lemon Parmesan chicken plate; one listing range, approximate |
Pro Diner Tip: Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp at $17.99 to $21.39 is the entree to order if you only visit Applebee’s once — it is the dish the chain is known for, and it is on the 2 for $25 deal too, which can cut its effective price sharply. If calories matter, the Grilled Chicken Breast at 490 calories is less than half the calories of the Fiesta Lime Chicken at 1,160 to 1,190, for a similar price, which makes it the quiet smart pick in this section.
Value analysis: chicken pricing clusters around $13.49 to $21.39, which puts a chicken plate a few dollars below most steaks and roughly on par with the burgers. That makes chicken a genuine middle choice here — not a budget shortcut, but not a premium either. The exception is the Grilled Chicken Breast at $13.49 at the low end of its range, which can undercut even the cheapest burger if your location prices it near the bottom.
Steaks & Ribs
Applebee’s steaks and ribs are the premium end of the menu, and the Riblets Platter is the dish the chain is known for in this section. The Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs are the priciest plate, while the Riblets Plate is the smaller, cheaper way to get the same slow-cooked riblets.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applebee’s Riblets Plate | $15.59–$19.19 | — | Smaller riblets plate with coleslaw and fries |
| Applebee’s Riblets Platter | $17.99–$23.19 | 1,080 | Slow-cooked riblets with a choice of sauce, coleslaw, and fries |
| Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | $21.59–$27.59 | 760 | Half rack of baby back ribs |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (full rack) | $28.19–$31.19 | — | Full rack of baby back ribs; the priciest ribs listed |
| 6 oz. Top Sirloin | $16.99–$23.19 | 760 | Smaller sirloin cut |
| 8 oz. Top Sirloin | $18.99–$22.49 | 830 | Larger sirloin cut |
| Bourbon Street Steak | $19.99–$28.79 | 1,430 | Big Bourbon Street Steak runs $24.29–$28.79 in delivery listings |
| 12 oz. Ribeye | $23.99–$35.99 | 930 | Largest steak on the menu; widest price range listed |
| Shrimp ‘N Parmesan Sirloin | $26.69 | — | Sirloin topped with shrimp and Parmesan; one listing, approximate |
Pro Diner Tip: the Riblets Plate at $15.59 to $19.19 is the steak-and-ribs value pick, delivering the same slow-cooked riblets as the platter for a few dollars less. If you want a full rack, the Half Rack at $21.59 to $27.59 is the better buy than the full rack at $28.19 to $31.19 unless you are genuinely hungry — the jump is about seven dollars for roughly double the ribs, but the half rack with a shared appetizer often feeds two people just as well.
Value analysis: steaks and ribs run from $15.59 for the Riblets Plate to $35.99 for the 12 oz Ribeye, the widest price range on the menu. That range is the whole story of this section: the Riblets Plate is a mid-priced meal, while the Ribeye is a splurge that costs as much as two burgers. The 6 oz Top Sirloin at $16.99 to $23.19 sits in the middle and is the most sensible steak order for most diners.
Pasta
Applebee’s pasta section is small but focused: the Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo and the Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders are the two anchors, with penne dishes filling out the rest. Every pasta here is a full plate, not a side, and the prices sit close to the chicken entrees.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | $19.39–$22.19 | — | Grilled chicken over fettuccine in Alfredo sauce with steamed broccoli |
| Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | $17.89–$23.09 | 1,240 | Honey pepper chicken tenders over four-cheese mac |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | $15.49–$20.39 | 1,300 | Penne in creamy three-cheese Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | $19.99–$21.99 | — | Blackened shrimp in Alfredo sauce |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne | $22.19–$23.09 | — | Chicken and andouille sausage penne; one listing range, approximate |
| Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne | $23.39–$23.79 | — | Shrimp and andouille sausage penne; priciest pasta listed |
| Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine | $21.59 | — | Chicken Parmesan over fettuccine; one listing, approximate |
Pro Diner Tip: the Three-Cheese Chicken Penne at $15.49 to $20.39 is the pasta value pick, undercutting the Alfredo and the sausage penne dishes by several dollars while still delivering a full chicken pasta plate. If you want the signature, the Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders is the one people order by name — but check whether your location prices it near the $17.89 low end or the $23.09 delivery high end before you budget around it.
Value analysis: pasta runs from $15.49 to $23.79, which puts it on par with the chicken entrees and a few dollars below the steaks. That makes pasta a middle choice rather than a budget shortcut. The $5 gap between the cheapest penne and the priciest sausage penne is modest for the extra protein, so if you are already ordering pasta, stepping up to the shrimp or sausage version is usually reasonable value.
Irresist-A-Bowls & Salads
The Irresist-A-Bowls are rice bowls with a protein over greens and cilantro rice, and the salads range from the Oriental Chicken Salad — a long-running Applebee’s signature — to the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad. The bowls and salads are the lighter end of the menu, though some salads carry as many calories as a burger.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Chicken Bowl | $13.49–$20.19 | 820 | Grilled chicken, avocado, black bean corn salsa over greens |
| Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl | $16.69–$20.19 | — | Shrimp bowl with chipotle lime flavors |
| Chicken Ranch Bowl | $13.49 | 880 | Grilled chicken with ranch dressing and crispy toppings |
| Sesame Salmon Bowl | $23.39–$26.39 | — | Salmon bowl; the priciest bowl listed |
| Oriental Chicken Salad (Crispy) | $14.99–$20.39 | 1,560 | Signature salad; the heaviest salad listed despite the name |
| Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad | $14.99–$20.39 | 900 | Grilled version of the signature salad; far lighter than the crispy version |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $13.49–$20.39 | 950 | Grilled chicken Caesar |
| Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad | $14.49–$18.79 | 900 | Strawberry and balsamic chicken salad |
| Quesadilla Chicken Salad | $15.49–$20.19 | 1,400 | Quesadilla-style chicken salad |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Salad | $14.49–$20.39 | 1,220 | Crispy tenders over salad |
| California Grilled Chicken Salad | $14.99–$21.59 | 920 | California-style grilled chicken salad |
| House Side Salad | $4.99–$7.19 | 160 | Side salad; the lightest item on the menu |
| Caesar Side Salad | $6.89–$8.39 | — | Side Caesar salad |
Pro Diner Tip: if you are watching calories, the gap between salads is bigger than the gap between their prices. The Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad at 900 calories and the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad at 900 calories are both far lighter than the Crispy Oriental Chicken Salad at 1,560 calories despite costing about the same. Ordering grilled rather than crispy chicken is the single easiest way to keep a salad feeling like a salad.
Value analysis: bowls run from $13.49 to $26.39 and salads from $13.49 to $21.59, which puts them on par with the chicken entrees and the burgers. That means a bowl or a salad is not a budget shortcut here so much as a preference choice. The exception is the House Side Salad at $4.99 to $7.19, which is among the cheapest items on the menu and pairs well with a burger or a kids meal for a balanced, lower-cost plate.
Desserts
Applebee’s desserts are built around one signature: the Triple Chocolate Meltdown, a warm chocolate cake that is the dessert people order by name. The Sizzlin’ Butter Pecan Blondie and the Cinnabon Mini Swirls fill out the section, while the Brownie Bite is the cheap add-on for a table that wants a small sweet ending.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Chocolate Meltdown | $8.99–$11.99 | 910 | Signature warm chocolate cake dessert |
| Sizzlin’ Butter Pecan Blondie | $9.39–$11.99 | 990 | Sizzling blondie dessert |
| Sizzling Caramel Apple Blondie | $9.49 | 990 | Caramel apple blondie; one listing, approximate |
| Cinnabon Mini Swirls | $9.99 | — | Cinnabon-style mini swirls dessert |
| Brownie Bite | $2.49–$5.19 | 330 | Small brownie dessert; the cheapest dessert listed |
Pro Diner Tip: the Triple Chocolate Meltdown at $8.99 to $11.99 is the dessert to order if you only try one — it is the signature, and it is priced close to the blondies, so the decision is really about appetite rather than money. If the table wants a small sweet ending after a heavy meal, the Brownie Bite at $2.49 to $5.19 is the pick — it costs less than a soft drink at some locations and satisfies a chocolate craving without a second full dessert.
Value analysis: desserts run from $2.49 for a Brownie Bite to $11.99 for the Meltdown or the Blondie, which is a wider band than it first looks. The cakes and blondies at $8.99 to $11.99 are priced close enough that the choice is about taste, while the Brownie Bite is the outlier — a genuinely cheap dessert that makes a sweet ending affordable even after a budget meal.
Drinks
Drinks at Applebee’s range from two-dollar fountain drinks to the Mucho cocktails that lead the bar menu. The Dollarita — a one-dollar house margarita — rotates monthly alongside two-to-five-dollar specials, and the Mucho cocktails are the signature large-format drinks. Fountain drinks and iced tea are the cheapest drinks on the menu.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Drinks | $2.29–$4.69 | 0–200 | Cheapest drinks on the menu; prices vary widely by location |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | $2.29–$3.59 | 0 | Brewed iced tea |
| Brewed Sweet Iced Tea | $2.49–$3.59 | — | Sweet iced tea |
| Flavored Lemonade | $3.49 | 150 | Flavored lemonade |
| Triple Cherry Shirley | $2.49–$3.99 | 160 | Cherry Shirley Temple-style drink |
| Fruit Smoothies | $4.49 | 280 | Fruit smoothie |
| Dirty Fountain Sodas | $3.99 | 150–170 | Passion Blue Dew, Cherry Charmed Pepsi, Mango Dream Dew |
| Red Bull | $2.49 | — | Energy drink; one listing, approximate |
| Mucho Blue Hawaiian | $9.99 | 350 | Signature Mucho cocktail |
| Shark Bowl | $10.99 | 420 | Large-format Mucho cocktail |
| Bacardi Blushing Dragon Mucho | $10.00 | 330 | Mucho cocktail; one listing, approximate |
| Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea | $11.99 | 380 | Top shelf Long Island Iced Tea; the priciest drink listed |
| Dollarita (House Margarita) | $1.00 | 310 | Promotional price only; rotates monthly, not always available |
| 1-Gallon Beverages (to go) | $11.99 | 0–1,200 | Gallon-size drinks to go; one listing, approximate |
Pro Diner Tip: the Dollarita at $1 is the cheapest alcoholic drink at any casual chain when it is running, but it rotates monthly and is not always available — do not plan a visit around it without checking what the current month’s special is. The Mucho cocktails at $9.99 to $10.99 are the signature bar order, and the $5 Mucho cocktails that some listings mention are a happy-hour-style special rather than an everyday price. For a non-alcoholic drink, the fountain drinks at $2.29 to $4.69 are the budget pick by a wide margin.
Value analysis: non-alcoholic drinks mostly sit between $2.29 and $4.69, with fountain drinks and iced tea at the low end and smoothies and dirty sodas at the high end. Cocktails sit between $9.99 and $11.99, with the Dollarita as the promotional outlier. That makes a fountain drink a reasonable default and a Mucho cocktail a deliberate splurge — and since Applebee’s does not publish a happy hour, there is no timing trick to chase on drinks beyond the late-night half-price appetizers.
Kids Menu
Applebee’s kids menu covers children under 12, and every kids meal is served with a side and a beverage. Most kids meals cost the same flat price in a given listing, though the flat price itself varies by location, so children can pick what they actually want without parents doing price math at the table.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Classic Cheeseburger | $6.49–$8.79 | 540 | Mini cheeseburger; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | $6.49–$8.79 | 370 | Crispy tenders with honey mustard; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese | $5.99–$8.79 | 590 | Classic mac and cheese; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | $8.79 | — | Grilled cheese kids meal; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Chicken Quesadilla | $7.29–$8.79 | — | Kids chicken quesadilla; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Cheesy Pizza | $8.79 | — | Kids cheese pizza; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Corn Dog | $8.79 | — | Kids corn dog; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo | $8.79 | — | Grilled chicken Alfredo kids meal; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Chicken Taco | $8.79 | — | Kids chicken taco; includes a side and a beverage |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | $6.49 | 310 | Lightly seasoned grilled chicken; lightest kids meal listed |
Pro Diner Tip: kids meals run $5.99 to $8.79, and since each one includes a side and a beverage, there is no separate drink to add — that is what makes the kids menu cheaper than it first looks. The Macaroni & Cheese at $5.99 at the low end of its range is the cheapest kids meal listed, while the Grilled Chicken at $6.49 is the lightest one at 310 calories.
Value analysis: at $5.99 to $8.79 each, kids meals are the cheapest full meals on the menu, and the included side and beverage remove the usual two-to-four-dollar drink add-on that appears on adult orders. Compared with ordering a lunch-sized adult plate at $13.49 to $15.69 for a child, the kids menu saves several dollars per child while giving age-appropriate portions.
Current Deals & Value Picks
Applebee’s deals are the most deal-heavy of the three chains on this site, because the restaurant’s whole identity is built around them. The headline deal is 2 for $25 — two entrees plus a full-size appetizer — which replaced the legacy 2 for $20 pricing. A premium 2 for $30 tier adds steaks, ribs, and seafood, and a separate 2 for $20 lunch combo runs at most stores during the lunch daypart.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 for $25 — 1 full-size appetizer + 2 entrees | $25.00 | Varies | Flagship deal; entrees include Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Quesadilla Burger, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Riblets Platter, Chicken Tenders, and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne; some markets use a $26–$28 tier instead |
| 2 for $30 — premium tier | $30.00 | Varies | Adds steaks, ribs, and seafood to the 2 for $25 choices |
| 2 for $20 Lunch (open–3 PM) | $20.00 | Varies | Two lunch-portion entrees at most stores during the lunch daypart; some markets have rolled this into the all-day 2 for $25 |
| Half-Price Apps (after 9 PM) | Half price | Varies | Late-night deal at participating locations; dine-in only |
| Really Big Meal Deal | $9.99 | Varies | Budget meal deal; check current availability locally |
| Dollarita (House Margarita) | $1.00 | 310 | Promotional price only; rotates monthly, not always available |
| $5 Mucho Cocktails | $5.00 | Varies | Special pricing on Mucho cocktails at participating locations; not an everyday price everywhere |
Pro Diner Tip: the 2 for $25 is the deal to plan around, because two entrees such as Fiesta Lime Chicken at $15.49 and Chicken Parmesan at $16.49 plus Mozzarella Sticks at $10.99 would cost about $43 ordered separately — the bundle saves roughly $18 before drinks. Pick the most expensive entrees on the deal list to maximize the saving: Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp and the Riblets Platter are the priciest choices, while Chicken Tenders are the cheapest and therefore the worst value inside the bundle.
Value analysis: stacked together, these deals cover almost every kind of visit. A couple does best with the 2 for $25, a lunch pair does best with the 2 for $20 lunch combo before 3:00 PM, a late-night table does best arriving after 9:00 PM for half-price appetizers, and a solo diner on a budget does best with the $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal. The official source for location menus and ordering is Applebee’s official site.
FAQs
Is Applebee’s 2 for $20 still available in 2026?
Not as an all-day national deal — the official deal is now 2 for $25, which includes one full-size appetizer and two entrees. A 2 for $20 lunch combo still runs at most stores during the lunch daypart, open to 3:00 PM, and some locations still show $20 pricing, but the national headline deal is 2 for $25, with a premium 2 for $30 tier for steaks, ribs, and seafood.
What is the cheapest burger at Applebee’s?
The O-M-Cheese Burger at $11.99 is the cheapest specialty burger listed, followed by the Classic Cheeseburger at $12.09 to $14.49. Both come with fries. For a plain burger, the Classic Burger runs $13.49 to $13.79.
Does Applebee’s have a happy hour?
Applebee’s does not run a traditional happy hour. Its late-night identity is half-price appetizers after 9 PM at participating locations, plus the $1 Dollarita that rotates monthly and $5 Mucho cocktail specials. Drink prices are otherwise the same all day.
What is the best value deal at Applebee’s?
The 2 for $25 is the best value for two people: one full-size appetizer and two entrees for $25, which saves roughly $18 against ordering the same dishes separately if you pick the priciest entrees on the deal list, such as Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp and the Riblets Platter. For one person, the $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal is the budget pick.
How much is the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp?
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp typically costs $17.99 to $21.39 and carries 800 to 1,010 calories. It is served on a sizzling skillet with garlic butter potatoes, and it is also available as an entree choice inside the 2 for $25 deal.
Does Applebee’s publish calories?
Yes — Applebee’s publishes official calorie counts on its menu, which is a genuine differentiator in casual dining. The figures on this page use those published counts, and where a count was not available from the official menu, the table shows an em dash rather than an estimate.
Prices may vary by location, and delivery prices are typically higher than dine-in prices, so treat every range on this page as a typical guide rather than a guaranteed price for your restaurant. Menu items, deals, and availability also change over time and differ by location, and limited-time items like the Dollarita may not be available when you visit. Updated: November 2026.