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
Food is horrible if you try to eat here late at night. Chicken was blackened/very dry and actually tasted more like turkey for some reason. The good news is that they are open late unlike many local restaurants. The better news is that they have a great friendly staff, especially the nice female bartender. Only recommendable if you are in town late at night with nothing else open, otherwise, keep on driving. ;)
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Adrian V.
Good reliable place to eat. Applebee's isn't usually a place I like to go, but there aren't a ton of options in Clinton. The two times I've been to this location, it hasn't been busy or anything. The service is okay, the food is alright... Overall a pretty average experience.
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Jim H.
Had the Fiesta Chicken Salad. Very nice with a bit of a spicy kick. The service here is great!
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Rita F.
My six year old granddaughter and I were in Clinton, and we ate lunch at Applebee's. They benefit greatly because they are the only sit-down restaurant in this part of town. Everything else is fast food. I have never bothered to review a chain restaurant, but Applebee's is trying to position themselves as the "local joint"...that neighborhood place where everybody knows your name. And they're doing a decent job of it. The decor included large photo canvases of Clinton, Iowa. The Lumberkings, the Showboat, the Sawmill Museum. There is music playing in the background, which surprised me. The band FUN, some Katy Perry, Adele. I was surprised, but enjoyed listening. They've revamped their menu, (the Two for $20 option is a great value). The riblets were excellent. The french fries were hot, and the portion was generous -- but they were almost too salty to eat, and I was surprised that I couldn't buy cheese dipping sauce. The Children's Menu was interesting. My Granddaughter chose the Macaroni and Cheese with grilled chicken, and Mozarella sticks as her side. Our service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and delivered our food hot. If I was just scoring the food, it would be a strong four stars... BUT. Applebees has digital screens sitting on every table. Their screen allows (even encourages) a child to push a button to play a game -- and $.99 will be automatically added to your bill (I narrowly escaped the charge). I am one of the lunatics who is sick to death of CHILDREN ADDICTED TO SCREENS. So -- because of their screens -- we'll be eating at Burger King.
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Jeff C.
I'm not normally a fan of Applebee's or the other chain style family restaurants, but I was in Clinton on business and stopped here. The servers were pleasant, and while they didn't have the Sam Adams they were advertising, I really enjoyed the tomato basil soup and the Tai Shrimp salad, which was fabulous. Later in the evening we waited about 15 minutes for a round of drinks but the waitress fixed that problem by comping us, which is the right thing to do, but out of the norm for this kind of place. I'm impressed!
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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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Purplized E.
Food is horrible if you try to eat here late at night. Chicken was blackened/very dry and actually tasted more like turkey for some reason. The good news is that they are open late unlike many local restaurants. The better news is that they have a great friendly staff, especially the nice female bartender. Only recommendable if you are in town late at night with nothing else open, otherwise, keep on driving. ;)
(2)Adrian V.
Good reliable place to eat. Applebee's isn't usually a place I like to go, but there aren't a ton of options in Clinton. The two times I've been to this location, it hasn't been busy or anything. The service is okay, the food is alright... Overall a pretty average experience.
(3)Jim H.
Had the Fiesta Chicken Salad. Very nice with a bit of a spicy kick. The service here is great!
(3)Rita F.
My six year old granddaughter and I were in Clinton, and we ate lunch at Applebee's. They benefit greatly because they are the only sit-down restaurant in this part of town. Everything else is fast food. I have never bothered to review a chain restaurant, but Applebee's is trying to position themselves as the "local joint"...that neighborhood place where everybody knows your name. And they're doing a decent job of it. The decor included large photo canvases of Clinton, Iowa. The Lumberkings, the Showboat, the Sawmill Museum. There is music playing in the background, which surprised me. The band FUN, some Katy Perry, Adele. I was surprised, but enjoyed listening. They've revamped their menu, (the Two for $20 option is a great value). The riblets were excellent. The french fries were hot, and the portion was generous -- but they were almost too salty to eat, and I was surprised that I couldn't buy cheese dipping sauce. The Children's Menu was interesting. My Granddaughter chose the Macaroni and Cheese with grilled chicken, and Mozarella sticks as her side. Our service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and delivered our food hot. If I was just scoring the food, it would be a strong four stars... BUT. Applebees has digital screens sitting on every table. Their screen allows (even encourages) a child to push a button to play a game -- and $.99 will be automatically added to your bill (I narrowly escaped the charge). I am one of the lunatics who is sick to death of CHILDREN ADDICTED TO SCREENS. So -- because of their screens -- we'll be eating at Burger King.
(3)Jeff C.
I'm not normally a fan of Applebee's or the other chain style family restaurants, but I was in Clinton on business and stopped here. The servers were pleasant, and while they didn't have the Sam Adams they were advertising, I really enjoyed the tomato basil soup and the Tai Shrimp salad, which was fabulous. Later in the evening we waited about 15 minutes for a round of drinks but the waitress fixed that problem by comping us, which is the right thing to do, but out of the norm for this kind of place. I'm impressed!
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