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
The BBQ boneless chicken was excellent. The chicken and shrimp with potatoes was okay. I did not taste any seasoning on the food. The green bean crispers was ok, would have been perfect if they were hot.
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Serg M.
This place is hit or miss with both the food and service.
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Dom C.
I've never really been fond of Applebee's. But I guess it depends on the location. It's a nice clean spot, Friendly and attentive waiters. The medium rare steak I ordered was made just how I like it! I would definitely go again to try out their other dishes.
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Matt A.
I thought the service was pretty darn good. Our waiter was prompt and courteous. The food was fresh and very well prepared. I was very pleased, I will definitely go back if the opportunity arises. I recommend the Blondie for dessert.
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Danielle U.
We went a little late...but I really expected more. We tried to order the trio appetizer, but I guess it confused the waitress that I didn't order an additional meal and so the appetizer came out with his meal. He ordered the sirloin, medium rare, with grilled onions and mushrooms. It came out...no onions no mushrooms. The guy said they were out of grilled onions. Um, what? Slice an onion, toss it on the grill. You've still got an hour to go on a Saturday night. Mushrooms came out....about 10 thin slices. He had waited to cut into his steak...and when he did I was amazed to see it was well done. So we flagged down our waitress. Guess she did want to give us time with the appetizer. Steak came out after 15 minutes...no mushrooms. He said the flavor was good. Except now he was out of beer, and the waitress didn't offer a new one. I had to as for the manager because she kept the onions on the receipt. That irked me enough that I complained about the steak too. So the manager comped the steak, but not the onions. Would not return.
(1)
Tyler S.
I have one day (evening) of terrible luck due to incompetent management and chefs. The food was delivered an hour later past the time of order. This was our only negative experience in the several years we were a customer there. The food is always great. I'd go back for sure just not on March 7th again.
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Nancy C.
I have never been to such an incompetent restaurant. We waited for over an hour and a half for our food. Then another 20 minutes for the check. They were not that busy. Other people that came after us were served. Don't know if it was racism ( we were definitely in the minority), or just incompetence. Food was good enough, but service was pathetic!!
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Gina Q.
It was around 8 p.m. and we were looking for a place that would be large enough to accommodate a party of at least 10 or more. Couldn't think of much of anything except for a larger chain restaurant and Applebee's came to mind, mainly due to proximity of Centuries. This was a welcome place to come eat and get out of the torrential rains at that moment. The servers did a great job in making sure we had everything we needed at the table and didn't bat an eye at how large of a party we were. The same level of service was there as if we were a smaller party of 4. Kudos to the staff for taking on our group.
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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.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Benetta P.
The BBQ boneless chicken was excellent. The chicken and shrimp with potatoes was okay. I did not taste any seasoning on the food. The green bean crispers was ok, would have been perfect if they were hot.
(3)Serg M.
This place is hit or miss with both the food and service.
(2)Dom C.
I've never really been fond of Applebee's. But I guess it depends on the location. It's a nice clean spot, Friendly and attentive waiters. The medium rare steak I ordered was made just how I like it! I would definitely go again to try out their other dishes.
(5)Matt A.
I thought the service was pretty darn good. Our waiter was prompt and courteous. The food was fresh and very well prepared. I was very pleased, I will definitely go back if the opportunity arises. I recommend the Blondie for dessert.
(4)Danielle U.
We went a little late...but I really expected more. We tried to order the trio appetizer, but I guess it confused the waitress that I didn't order an additional meal and so the appetizer came out with his meal. He ordered the sirloin, medium rare, with grilled onions and mushrooms. It came out...no onions no mushrooms. The guy said they were out of grilled onions. Um, what? Slice an onion, toss it on the grill. You've still got an hour to go on a Saturday night. Mushrooms came out....about 10 thin slices. He had waited to cut into his steak...and when he did I was amazed to see it was well done. So we flagged down our waitress. Guess she did want to give us time with the appetizer. Steak came out after 15 minutes...no mushrooms. He said the flavor was good. Except now he was out of beer, and the waitress didn't offer a new one. I had to as for the manager because she kept the onions on the receipt. That irked me enough that I complained about the steak too. So the manager comped the steak, but not the onions. Would not return.
(1)Tyler S.
I have one day (evening) of terrible luck due to incompetent management and chefs. The food was delivered an hour later past the time of order. This was our only negative experience in the several years we were a customer there. The food is always great. I'd go back for sure just not on March 7th again.
(4)Nancy C.
I have never been to such an incompetent restaurant. We waited for over an hour and a half for our food. Then another 20 minutes for the check. They were not that busy. Other people that came after us were served. Don't know if it was racism ( we were definitely in the minority), or just incompetence. Food was good enough, but service was pathetic!!
(1)Gina Q.
It was around 8 p.m. and we were looking for a place that would be large enough to accommodate a party of at least 10 or more. Couldn't think of much of anything except for a larger chain restaurant and Applebee's came to mind, mainly due to proximity of Centuries. This was a welcome place to come eat and get out of the torrential rains at that moment. The servers did a great job in making sure we had everything we needed at the table and didn't bat an eye at how large of a party we were. The same level of service was there as if we were a smaller party of 4. Kudos to the staff for taking on our group.
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