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
This is by far my absolute favorite Applebees location. No matter how busy they are, what time of day it is, they always treat me like I and/or my party are their favorite customers. We get greeted with smiles, and the doors opened for us and always say "welcome back" and ask how we've been or how old the baby is now, or what he's doing. It's great. I have never been disappointed by the food. It's always well cooked, and has good flavor. When I go to Applebees it's usually because I have a specific thing on my mind, or an item of theirs that I am craving and I am never disappointed. Another reviewer called their menu "canned" and yes, it is. But sometimes that can be a comfort because you always know what to expect. When I want something "different" I go to a place that serves "different" and there are plenty in town. When I want exactly what I want, the way I am used to getting it and satisfy a craving, I go to Applebees. The only thing I don't particularly like...and this is a very little grunt, on their kids menu they have Kraft macaroni and Cheese...a very good item to have, however they charge you about 5 tiimes what you would buy it for in the store. I am not really a fan of price gouging, and I consider this a big gouge!
(5)
Emilee M.
This location definitely fulfills the usual Applebee's expectations. My cousin and I are vegetarians, and while there isn't a lot of veggie-friendly food on the menu, they happily served a grilled cheese for me and a pasta dish for her. Our server was incredibly nice and very energetic, which was nice since we were there very late at night after a long travel day. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. I had a really good experience at this Applebee's overall.
(5)
Joseph H.
Applebee's is Applebee's. The Menu is canned, there is no original creation. Its the same food in every market, with subtle local differences. While on a trip to Lincoln NE, I wanted to try a more local non chain restaurant, however my wants were trumped by some of the family I was traveling with who are not as adventurous as I. With that being said, I would like to review a brown ale which the good folks at applebee's were serving from a local brewery in Lincoln Nebraska. Empyrean, Third Stone Brown ale. When we arrived at TGI-McFunsters (Applebee's) I was drawn to 2 things, it was happy hour and .39 cent wing night. I didn't expect much for the wings, canned sauce on pre baked/fried wings and my expectations were met with flying colors. The happy hour meant that the brewtus (24 oz) pilsner glass of their premium draft was three dollars. Seeing that this brown ale was the most original / local flavor on the entire menu I wanted to give it a go. Well, I gave it a go and there it went. It was a mediocre brown ale. The nuttiness associated with brown ale was lacking. It didn't have any sweet caramel undertones that I could detect. Right off I asked the bartender to verify this was a brown ale. He did and I shrugged it off. At least I can say I tried it. I wonder if bud light tastes the same in Lincoln... Word.
(2)
Dale S.
Been a regular for awhile now. Good food, great atmosphere, good prices. The staff are the best, especially the bartenders. Not sure if you get nachos at a table, but you do at the bar. We went there last night. I had the bourbon street steak, and my wife had napa chicken and Portobello's. Both very good. We found out too late that they had a special on Long island iced teas. $3.50 per. Appears to be all the time. We will be back, if only for the drinks. The place is always busy and there is usually a wait. We ate at the bar. Very easy to do. I can recommend this chain very easily. And it's good at all the locations we've tried. Its very reliable.
(4)
Tracy H.
Good food but workers taking up a booth hanging around, cooks yelling in the kitchen etc.... Think again before stopping
(3)
Ryan H.
Compared to most Applebee's we were seated and served quickly. The food took a while but we were there late so most people were ordering appetizers. My mushroom burger was very good! And the shrimp & broccoli was also very good. The fries and drink weren't good but average compared to other Applebee's. The server was friendly and helpful.
(4)
Erica K.
Our service this evening was very poor. We ordered two PBR beers and did not get them until after our food had arrived. Not only did it take them 25 minutes to get us our drinks, when we got them they were warm and we still ended up having to pay for them. Our food order was not accurate and they did nothing to compensate for their poor service. I go to Applebee's regularly but I will never be going to this location again.
(1)
Genevieve W.
Sadly so many people rave about Applebee's and there are so many other actually good sports bars all over the area! The food always tastes like it was microwaved. I have even had dip come out frozen in the middle. And it's all subpar and disappointing! But the worst thing I have run into a few times at this location is rude staff! Had a waiter ask me if I was sure if all I wanted was a salad. (Yes I'm a larger lady but seriously). And I've heard staff members gossiping near the kitchen and saying some pretty appalling things. And work is not where you go to do that. In customer ear shot. And the manager did nothing when my friend complained! Overall it's microwaved bar food and over priced drinks with bad service! 1 star for the husker decorations. But there are way better local places to go!!! And it's never really cleaned well. You can tell the staff here doesn't care.
(1)
marci w.
The oriental chicken salad was good as usual at any Applebee's. The problem was the service and attitudes. The young host with the swoop hairdo acted as bored as could be like he didn't want to be bothered. Waitress felt like she was rushing us tho not crowded and some girl was yelling from back in the kitchen area. Not a relaxing lunch.
(2)
Jessica B.
Applebee's is a great place to go if you're on a budget and wanting to have a good time with friends! The food is okay. It's not like a 5 star restaurant, but the prices are great. After 9pm everyday they have 45 cent wings which are good if you're really hungry and wanting to eat unhealthy. A basket of fries is also a dollar! Every Thursday or Friday night (depending on location) they hold a karaoke night! It's really fun if you want to have a night out with friends. The service is great and the people are always so nice. If you go to the one on 27th, ask for Bryan! He's awesome. Just don't expect amazing food. It's a great environment though :)
(4)
Pradeep R.
I went here on Thanksgiving day. It was great they were open on Thanksgiving day but the service was very poor. The restaurant was full with only a few wait staff, so the time taken for ordering and food service was enormous. I ordered bourbon skillet with chicken and shrimp. The chicken was tough and the whole dish did not have enough salt and seasoning. Overall it was not a great tasting dish and the rating I've given is simply because of the restaurant being open on thanksgiving day.
(3)
Harry S.
Service was a bit slow coming out of the kitchen, however the food was decent and our waitress was superb... My experience was good overall, and the bill was very reasonable.
(3)
Don M.
Applebees is everything that is best, and worst when you have a large national "chain restaurant." Every Applebees looks the same, has the same vibe, the same menu, and the same decor. However, they also have consistently good food. Its not original, and its not likely to win any culinary awards but it is usually of good quality. The service is praiseworthy as we rarely have any issues with waitstaff, or the timliness of our meals. If you are looking for extraordinary cuisine, look elsewhere. But if you want a good meal, with a diverse menu, at decent prices, Applebees is your place.
(4)
Amanda K.
Um. It's Applebees. There are much better places to go for burgers, salads and mozzarella sticks. For some reason my BF likes it, so we go every once in a while. Good place to take folks who like unadventurous, mediocre food.
(2)
Mary S.
Typical Applebee's. Dirty, food tastes like it was out of the freezer. The bartender is way to shy with the alcohol and the servers seemed to enjoy the conversation amongst each other rather then the customers!
(1)
Tim M.
The food is consistently good and the prices are fair. Sometimes service is slower and the atmosphere is average.
(4)
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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Renee W.
This is by far my absolute favorite Applebees location. No matter how busy they are, what time of day it is, they always treat me like I and/or my party are their favorite customers. We get greeted with smiles, and the doors opened for us and always say "welcome back" and ask how we've been or how old the baby is now, or what he's doing. It's great. I have never been disappointed by the food. It's always well cooked, and has good flavor. When I go to Applebees it's usually because I have a specific thing on my mind, or an item of theirs that I am craving and I am never disappointed. Another reviewer called their menu "canned" and yes, it is. But sometimes that can be a comfort because you always know what to expect. When I want something "different" I go to a place that serves "different" and there are plenty in town. When I want exactly what I want, the way I am used to getting it and satisfy a craving, I go to Applebees. The only thing I don't particularly like...and this is a very little grunt, on their kids menu they have Kraft macaroni and Cheese...a very good item to have, however they charge you about 5 tiimes what you would buy it for in the store. I am not really a fan of price gouging, and I consider this a big gouge!
(5)Emilee M.
This location definitely fulfills the usual Applebee's expectations. My cousin and I are vegetarians, and while there isn't a lot of veggie-friendly food on the menu, they happily served a grilled cheese for me and a pasta dish for her. Our server was incredibly nice and very energetic, which was nice since we were there very late at night after a long travel day. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. I had a really good experience at this Applebee's overall.
(5)Joseph H.
Applebee's is Applebee's. The Menu is canned, there is no original creation. Its the same food in every market, with subtle local differences. While on a trip to Lincoln NE, I wanted to try a more local non chain restaurant, however my wants were trumped by some of the family I was traveling with who are not as adventurous as I. With that being said, I would like to review a brown ale which the good folks at applebee's were serving from a local brewery in Lincoln Nebraska. Empyrean, Third Stone Brown ale. When we arrived at TGI-McFunsters (Applebee's) I was drawn to 2 things, it was happy hour and .39 cent wing night. I didn't expect much for the wings, canned sauce on pre baked/fried wings and my expectations were met with flying colors. The happy hour meant that the brewtus (24 oz) pilsner glass of their premium draft was three dollars. Seeing that this brown ale was the most original / local flavor on the entire menu I wanted to give it a go. Well, I gave it a go and there it went. It was a mediocre brown ale. The nuttiness associated with brown ale was lacking. It didn't have any sweet caramel undertones that I could detect. Right off I asked the bartender to verify this was a brown ale. He did and I shrugged it off. At least I can say I tried it. I wonder if bud light tastes the same in Lincoln... Word.
(2)Dale S.
Been a regular for awhile now. Good food, great atmosphere, good prices. The staff are the best, especially the bartenders. Not sure if you get nachos at a table, but you do at the bar. We went there last night. I had the bourbon street steak, and my wife had napa chicken and Portobello's. Both very good. We found out too late that they had a special on Long island iced teas. $3.50 per. Appears to be all the time. We will be back, if only for the drinks. The place is always busy and there is usually a wait. We ate at the bar. Very easy to do. I can recommend this chain very easily. And it's good at all the locations we've tried. Its very reliable.
(4)Tracy H.
Good food but workers taking up a booth hanging around, cooks yelling in the kitchen etc.... Think again before stopping
(3)Ryan H.
Compared to most Applebee's we were seated and served quickly. The food took a while but we were there late so most people were ordering appetizers. My mushroom burger was very good! And the shrimp & broccoli was also very good. The fries and drink weren't good but average compared to other Applebee's. The server was friendly and helpful.
(4)Erica K.
Our service this evening was very poor. We ordered two PBR beers and did not get them until after our food had arrived. Not only did it take them 25 minutes to get us our drinks, when we got them they were warm and we still ended up having to pay for them. Our food order was not accurate and they did nothing to compensate for their poor service. I go to Applebee's regularly but I will never be going to this location again.
(1)Genevieve W.
Sadly so many people rave about Applebee's and there are so many other actually good sports bars all over the area! The food always tastes like it was microwaved. I have even had dip come out frozen in the middle. And it's all subpar and disappointing! But the worst thing I have run into a few times at this location is rude staff! Had a waiter ask me if I was sure if all I wanted was a salad. (Yes I'm a larger lady but seriously). And I've heard staff members gossiping near the kitchen and saying some pretty appalling things. And work is not where you go to do that. In customer ear shot. And the manager did nothing when my friend complained! Overall it's microwaved bar food and over priced drinks with bad service! 1 star for the husker decorations. But there are way better local places to go!!! And it's never really cleaned well. You can tell the staff here doesn't care.
(1)marci w.
The oriental chicken salad was good as usual at any Applebee's. The problem was the service and attitudes. The young host with the swoop hairdo acted as bored as could be like he didn't want to be bothered. Waitress felt like she was rushing us tho not crowded and some girl was yelling from back in the kitchen area. Not a relaxing lunch.
(2)Jessica B.
Applebee's is a great place to go if you're on a budget and wanting to have a good time with friends! The food is okay. It's not like a 5 star restaurant, but the prices are great. After 9pm everyday they have 45 cent wings which are good if you're really hungry and wanting to eat unhealthy. A basket of fries is also a dollar! Every Thursday or Friday night (depending on location) they hold a karaoke night! It's really fun if you want to have a night out with friends. The service is great and the people are always so nice. If you go to the one on 27th, ask for Bryan! He's awesome. Just don't expect amazing food. It's a great environment though :)
(4)Pradeep R.
I went here on Thanksgiving day. It was great they were open on Thanksgiving day but the service was very poor. The restaurant was full with only a few wait staff, so the time taken for ordering and food service was enormous. I ordered bourbon skillet with chicken and shrimp. The chicken was tough and the whole dish did not have enough salt and seasoning. Overall it was not a great tasting dish and the rating I've given is simply because of the restaurant being open on thanksgiving day.
(3)Harry S.
Service was a bit slow coming out of the kitchen, however the food was decent and our waitress was superb... My experience was good overall, and the bill was very reasonable.
(3)Don M.
Applebees is everything that is best, and worst when you have a large national "chain restaurant." Every Applebees looks the same, has the same vibe, the same menu, and the same decor. However, they also have consistently good food. Its not original, and its not likely to win any culinary awards but it is usually of good quality. The service is praiseworthy as we rarely have any issues with waitstaff, or the timliness of our meals. If you are looking for extraordinary cuisine, look elsewhere. But if you want a good meal, with a diverse menu, at decent prices, Applebees is your place.
(4)Amanda K.
Um. It's Applebees. There are much better places to go for burgers, salads and mozzarella sticks. For some reason my BF likes it, so we go every once in a while. Good place to take folks who like unadventurous, mediocre food.
(2)Mary S.
Typical Applebee's. Dirty, food tastes like it was out of the freezer. The bartender is way to shy with the alcohol and the servers seemed to enjoy the conversation amongst each other rather then the customers!
(1)Tim M.
The food is consistently good and the prices are fair. Sometimes service is slower and the atmosphere is average.
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