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
I love Applebee's but was leary about coming to this one after reading all the not so good reviews. But I've been here a few times and everything was great everything.
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Joe H.
Oooomphh... I really don't like giving lower ratings, but this place just doesn't cut it anymore. Been here several times in the past and it was always decent. In fact, I was a little surprised I hadn't reviewed it yet. My experience this time was similar to some of the others who aren't impressed: - Slow service. They weren't busy, prime time on Thursday evening, about 1/3 of capacity. Should have been better. - Stingy food, mediocre portions. Fries were *limp*, *cold* and *dead*. Made me visualize them dumpster-diving at a neighboring restaurant to get free fries and recycle them. Thankfully, they gave us so few fries that we didn't have to suffer through too many. - Wife's steak was over-cooked, stingy portion, the bruschetta topping was old and gross looking. I get it, it's a low-calorie option; but does that mean it's supposed to look unappealing as well? - I had a standard American burger, it was 'decent'. I had to request the lettuce, onion, pickle and tomato topping - don't mind requesting it. But it was clear that stuff was way past its due date. Maybe it was rescued from Chili's dumpster, too? - Lastly, for the quality and the stinginess of the portions, it's overpriced. Family of four: one kid's menu dinner, one appetizer dinner, one standard burger and one bruschetta steak, sodas and one shared dessert - $60 before tip. Not a happy ending. - Lastly Bonus: LOUD. Christmas music piped in so loud as to wake the dead. Maybe they are trying to summon Jacob Marley...totally obnoxious. Our waitress was quite nice and hardworking though. I could tell they are short-staffed, even for being only 1/3 capacity. She worked hard, was professional and pleasant. Kudos to her. I'm not sure what happened this time around. Like I wrote above, prior experiences weren't this poor; but there are many low ratings for this restaurant, indicating they're trending downward. They need to find their motivation or a new occupation.
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John A.
Monday night is 6 dollar hamburgers for a reason. Monday is training night. They could NOT get all meals on the table at the same time. One meal was wrong. All hamburgers well done not as ordered. Had to finally get up and look for our waitress , the mustard and the still missing meal for our patient 3 year old. Waitress blamed the kitchen for training a new cook. Shift manage came by earlier to say hi but was awal as the food arrived over a 20 minute period. Burgers taste better at RR. Forget the hamburger night, not even a deal at half price. Excuses are, however, included at no charge.
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Thomas B.
My boyfriend and I come here with our friends often. Food is always hot and fresh. I've never ordered anything that was bad, just some stuff that wasn't really my thing. I very much enjoy their sweet Asian chili sauce for their boneless wings, its just the right mix of sweet and spicy. In the three years we've been coming here, I've only had one problem (hard breadsticks) and it was corrected within minutes. Looking forward to returning, not sure what happened to the people who posted bad review s but it's never happened to us.
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Bob S.
Very poor kitchen service. Kid and wife's food came out 20 min before my other sons and mine came out about 25 min after the first. My chicken was burned and wife's bourbon steak was over cooked. The waitress was very apologetic and nice. She did a great job and manager was helpful. Very disappointed overall mainly with the kitchen. Sat down at 5:30 and left at 7:15.
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William A.
The food options can vary from good to awful. I wouldn't mind the awful so much, if the food wasn't so high in sodium and fat. The spinach & artichoke dip was bland and tastless and the chips where coated with so much salt they made everything taste awful when used for dips. The whole blacken chicken and veggies I had was done perfectly; meanwhile, the blacken chicken used on the penne pasta was rubbery and dry.
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Sarah H.
Horrible in every way!!! My husband and I have been here a few times with and without our young children. Every aspect was awful! Staff were rude and waited on tables at random rather then when they were seated. The hostess pointed and gossiped about many customers. It took over an hour or our kids food to be brought out (before) ours....? Food was untenable and staff was not tipped and I tip well!
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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 : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Heather W.
I love Applebee's but was leary about coming to this one after reading all the not so good reviews. But I've been here a few times and everything was great everything.
(4)Joe H.
Oooomphh... I really don't like giving lower ratings, but this place just doesn't cut it anymore. Been here several times in the past and it was always decent. In fact, I was a little surprised I hadn't reviewed it yet. My experience this time was similar to some of the others who aren't impressed: - Slow service. They weren't busy, prime time on Thursday evening, about 1/3 of capacity. Should have been better. - Stingy food, mediocre portions. Fries were *limp*, *cold* and *dead*. Made me visualize them dumpster-diving at a neighboring restaurant to get free fries and recycle them. Thankfully, they gave us so few fries that we didn't have to suffer through too many. - Wife's steak was over-cooked, stingy portion, the bruschetta topping was old and gross looking. I get it, it's a low-calorie option; but does that mean it's supposed to look unappealing as well? - I had a standard American burger, it was 'decent'. I had to request the lettuce, onion, pickle and tomato topping - don't mind requesting it. But it was clear that stuff was way past its due date. Maybe it was rescued from Chili's dumpster, too? - Lastly, for the quality and the stinginess of the portions, it's overpriced. Family of four: one kid's menu dinner, one appetizer dinner, one standard burger and one bruschetta steak, sodas and one shared dessert - $60 before tip. Not a happy ending. - Lastly Bonus: LOUD. Christmas music piped in so loud as to wake the dead. Maybe they are trying to summon Jacob Marley...totally obnoxious. Our waitress was quite nice and hardworking though. I could tell they are short-staffed, even for being only 1/3 capacity. She worked hard, was professional and pleasant. Kudos to her. I'm not sure what happened this time around. Like I wrote above, prior experiences weren't this poor; but there are many low ratings for this restaurant, indicating they're trending downward. They need to find their motivation or a new occupation.
(2)John A.
Monday night is 6 dollar hamburgers for a reason. Monday is training night. They could NOT get all meals on the table at the same time. One meal was wrong. All hamburgers well done not as ordered. Had to finally get up and look for our waitress , the mustard and the still missing meal for our patient 3 year old. Waitress blamed the kitchen for training a new cook. Shift manage came by earlier to say hi but was awal as the food arrived over a 20 minute period. Burgers taste better at RR. Forget the hamburger night, not even a deal at half price. Excuses are, however, included at no charge.
(1)Thomas B.
My boyfriend and I come here with our friends often. Food is always hot and fresh. I've never ordered anything that was bad, just some stuff that wasn't really my thing. I very much enjoy their sweet Asian chili sauce for their boneless wings, its just the right mix of sweet and spicy. In the three years we've been coming here, I've only had one problem (hard breadsticks) and it was corrected within minutes. Looking forward to returning, not sure what happened to the people who posted bad review s but it's never happened to us.
(5)Bob S.
Very poor kitchen service. Kid and wife's food came out 20 min before my other sons and mine came out about 25 min after the first. My chicken was burned and wife's bourbon steak was over cooked. The waitress was very apologetic and nice. She did a great job and manager was helpful. Very disappointed overall mainly with the kitchen. Sat down at 5:30 and left at 7:15.
(2)William A.
The food options can vary from good to awful. I wouldn't mind the awful so much, if the food wasn't so high in sodium and fat. The spinach & artichoke dip was bland and tastless and the chips where coated with so much salt they made everything taste awful when used for dips. The whole blacken chicken and veggies I had was done perfectly; meanwhile, the blacken chicken used on the penne pasta was rubbery and dry.
(2)Sarah H.
Horrible in every way!!! My husband and I have been here a few times with and without our young children. Every aspect was awful! Staff were rude and waited on tables at random rather then when they were seated. The hostess pointed and gossiped about many customers. It took over an hour or our kids food to be brought out (before) ours....? Food was untenable and staff was not tipped and I tip well!
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