Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
Went here with a friend to enjoy the happy hour specials. They were advertising a new margarita. The server suggested it once, and I said no thanks, and ordered my usual vodka and tonic. My order went in one ear and out the other because she recommend it again. My friend interjected, and ordered a vodka cranberry. Again, the server pushes their new margarita at us. We tell her we are content with our order and would like to stick with it. The server then says " if it's over a $9 price tag, you guys can get one and share it". I don't think my friend has cooties, and have shared drinks with her in the past but, for the server to suggest that was a bit on the rude side! Non the less, we had our drinks and left. Applebee's is not a place I frequent, so the odds of me coming back are slim anyway.
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Shari K.
Ceiling not clean.service slow and all we had was soup and salad.then took forever to get ticket
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Kerry C.
Nice Applebee's. Clean restaurant & bathroom, attentive waitstaff, excellent timing. Good sized menu, but we came for the 2 for $20 deal (one appetizer and two entrees). Nice selection to choose from and we didn't feel skimped on the deal. Appetizers were freshly made and the dinner was served just as we were finishing up. Both the appetizers and the entrees were very generous in size. Drinks were refilled often. Dessert was great as well. This is the first time I've been to this particular Applebee's in many years and I was very glad that we definitely got our moneys worth.
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Mahalie H.
I've never been a huge fan of Applebee's. Their cocktail drinks taste like dirty dish water every time. The food is just okay, its nothing special. The service is always terrible.
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Erikka N.
It's Applebee's so I don't expect much...but don't hold me hostage with your slow service! Ugghhh!
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Charles A.
My colleagues and I came here for a work lunch as we passed through town. The food took forever, my one colleague got her salad 10 minutes after we got our food, and it was just shrimp, spinach and bacon! Then, we discovered that another colleague had red liquid on his glass and the server said that they were having problems with the dishwasher (which the manager vehemently denied). A coat of paint and new renovations didn't fix what is by the other reviewers, as the same old problem. Go somewhere else. Jacksonville is a large city. Support a good local cafe near downtown.
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Robert H.
Don't eat here! Bad food, bad Service. A local BAR for locals to hang out and drink and party.
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Q & A on Applebee's
What time does Applebee's half price appetizers start?
Applebee's restaurant has launched the late-night happy hour where some of the listed appetizers are sold at half price. The offer is available at most of the Applebee's locations where one can enjoy the offer after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
What time is the happy hour at Applebee's?
Applebee's Happy Hour Monday starts from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Apples Late Night Happy Hour Monday starts from 9:00 PM until midnight.
What can a vegan and Vegetarian eat at Applebee's?
There are almost no vegan option and sparse vegetarian option at Applebee's. If you are a vegan ask for steamed vegetables, baked potato, salads, or fried vegetables without butter. There are certain vegan dressings you can try to make your salad tastier.
What are the opening and closing timing at Applebee's?
Applebee's Restaurant operational hours on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and Sundays start from 11 am until midnight. While on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant remains open until 1 am. The timing may vary as per the location.
Does Applebee's remain close on holidays?
Applebee's remain closed on many holidays, but it may vary as per the location of the restaurant. For holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, the restaurant remains closed throughout the USA.
How to find the nearest Applebee's Restaurant?
Today Applebee's is located on 135+ locations in the USA and growing. The restaurant is famous for its lip-smacking ribs and steaks, seafood and fried chicken wings. There are healthier salads and sides for people who are health conscious. If you want to find nearest Applebee's restaurant in your area, just go through the Restaurant Listing Directory to find one.
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About Applebee's
Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
Later in 2007, IHOP Corp. now known as DineEquity, Inc. acquired Applebee's and began their journey together to make Applebee's the world's largest full-service restaurant chain. Today, Applebee's serves at more than 1,830 locations worldwide. The Applebee's menu ranges from Appetizers and Salads to heavy meals consisting of ribs and steak. Although the trademark dish Riblets is a hot favorite among regular Applebee's dwellers, the restaurant also serves some amazing burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
Healthy Food Options at Applebee's
When a restaurant serves ribs as their main dish, then you can assume the diet-friendliness of their menu. Well, Applebee's is no different. However, you can dig deeper into their menu and pick some good healthy food options for sure. You can try the salads, light sandwiches, appetizers to ensure you don't order heavy items, etc. If you are really diet conscious, then you got to be careful with their steaks & ribs as well as desserts section.
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Sara M.
Went here with a friend to enjoy the happy hour specials. They were advertising a new margarita. The server suggested it once, and I said no thanks, and ordered my usual vodka and tonic. My order went in one ear and out the other because she recommend it again. My friend interjected, and ordered a vodka cranberry. Again, the server pushes their new margarita at us. We tell her we are content with our order and would like to stick with it. The server then says " if it's over a $9 price tag, you guys can get one and share it". I don't think my friend has cooties, and have shared drinks with her in the past but, for the server to suggest that was a bit on the rude side! Non the less, we had our drinks and left. Applebee's is not a place I frequent, so the odds of me coming back are slim anyway.
(1)Shari K.
Ceiling not clean.service slow and all we had was soup and salad.then took forever to get ticket
(1)Kerry C.
Nice Applebee's. Clean restaurant & bathroom, attentive waitstaff, excellent timing. Good sized menu, but we came for the 2 for $20 deal (one appetizer and two entrees). Nice selection to choose from and we didn't feel skimped on the deal. Appetizers were freshly made and the dinner was served just as we were finishing up. Both the appetizers and the entrees were very generous in size. Drinks were refilled often. Dessert was great as well. This is the first time I've been to this particular Applebee's in many years and I was very glad that we definitely got our moneys worth.
(4)Mahalie H.
I've never been a huge fan of Applebee's. Their cocktail drinks taste like dirty dish water every time. The food is just okay, its nothing special. The service is always terrible.
(1)Erikka N.
It's Applebee's so I don't expect much...but don't hold me hostage with your slow service! Ugghhh!
(2)Charles A.
My colleagues and I came here for a work lunch as we passed through town. The food took forever, my one colleague got her salad 10 minutes after we got our food, and it was just shrimp, spinach and bacon! Then, we discovered that another colleague had red liquid on his glass and the server said that they were having problems with the dishwasher (which the manager vehemently denied). A coat of paint and new renovations didn't fix what is by the other reviewers, as the same old problem. Go somewhere else. Jacksonville is a large city. Support a good local cafe near downtown.
(1)Robert H.
Don't eat here! Bad food, bad Service. A local BAR for locals to hang out and drink and party.
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