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
After a long day at the Dr's office me and my husband met up here to eat dinner. Because of storms I am assuming, the place was pretty dead. We were seated immediately. Hostess was pleasant enough. After sitting down I realized that it was so cold that it felt like a meat locker in there. I mentioned this two or three times to the waiter throughout the meal. There never was a change even though I was reassured they had. Waiter had even explained that the previous customers sitting in the booth ahead of us threatened to leave because it was to cold. We ordered the Won Ton Tacos as a appetizer and they were delicious. Husband got the half slab of ribs and I got the Parmesan shrimp steak medium with loaded baked potato and broccoli vegetable mix. Husbands food was great and my steak was good. The Parmesan cheese on top of my steak was so hard I couldn't even cut it with a knife so I pulled it off. The broccoli was cold and the loaded baked potato had no butter on it or sour cream but other than that the food was very good. Now, onto the music coming from the juke box. The employees were putting music on it and the whole time we were there I felt as if I was at a Rave. Ugh... Thump, thump, thump, it was hideously loud and every TV in the place was on a infomercial channel for airbrush makeup even though severe weather was in the area. Very distracting. The waiter was very personable and did a good job. I only gave three stars due to the issues stated here. All of these issues are simple fixes. Will we go back and give it another chance? Not sure, maybe but I can guarantee I will take a jacket.
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Cheryl L.
Stopped by for a late dinner and drinks with some friends. The food was good, nothing special, and came out as ordered and hot. Drinks were closer to come than they should have been and were on the slightly high average side on price. There was a decent variety however. The service, however, was rather poor. We had trickled in so by the time we had everyone, the table was too small for the group. We asked if we could move to another table close by that was large enough to fit all of us but was currently dirty. Instead, we were moved to another table that was larger but still not large enough to comfortably fit seven people. Why the first table couldn't simply have been cleaned off for us is unknown. Waitress also had a bit of an attitude and while wasn't explicitly rude, wasn't particularly courteous either.
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Dean W.
They are quite accommodating and usually have fast enough service that you won't be late for any appointments...unless you were ALREADY in crisis mode before you got here! Waitstaff seems totally competent and interested in your happiness. From appetisers and cocktails to entrees and dessert, the food was consistent and flavourful. Had fun in our group.
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BC H.
We gave the Ardmore Applebee's another chance after two previous bad experiences. We should've known better... This was the worst experience of them all. Horrible service. Slow service. Six of us were there for an 1:15 minutes and we only got one refill. The place was only at 50% occupancy and had plenty of staff standing around. We saw numerous staff taking food out to the wrong tables and a look of confusion on everyone. We will never go back to this Applebee's in Ardmore again.
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Diana G.
We stopped in late since not much was open around the area. We did the 2 for $20 deal. I would give it like 2.5 stars, but went with 2 since I don't see myself going back. Spinach Artichoke Dip - I thought it was a bit too salty. Chicken Tenders - A bit greasy and honey mustard sauce was ok. Southwest Shrimp Fettuccine - This was ok. Overall, service was good, but I rather go elsewhere to eat.
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W P.
Love Applebee's but not this location.
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Jay K.
Service was great, food was expected. Nick the bartender had good personality, even when waiting on patron who was belligerent about making sure Nick knew the World Series was going to be on.
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Angel W.
I had the strawberry and avocado grilled chicken salad with the clili lime vinegarette dressing which was great. My husband's steak was flavorful but chewy. The service was pretty good so overall this was better than most Applebee's I've been too!
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Gary W.
Long wait for ordering and getting food, overcooked my ribs, not enough sauce for how dry they were, the extra sauce I ordered was cold, screwed up my wife's very simple order (long wait for that too), and lousy service. Should have gone next door.
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Jerry Y.
I stopped off at this location on the way to Wichita over Christmas. The place was very busy but the service was a little slow. My food was fine but other members of my party said some of their items were cold. Giving 3 stars because of my food experience, but really disappointed how slow the service was. If you're traveling and looking for a place to sit down for a quick bite you might want to consider another place.
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Dennis M.
Received a gift card and decided to try once again. For the life of me I don't how this place stays open. We did the 2 for 20. We got the queso and chips and it was good. I got just the 7oz house steak and mashed potatoes. I wonder if this place has changed the heat lamp for food waiting to be served or have they ever timed how long food that comes off the grill to when it's served. My food was so cold, I thought they pulled it out of the refrigerator. I've tried this place for the last time. Just glad it was free meal.
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David C.
Ate the sizzling chicken stack, if you like cheesy corn stuff this is for you. Add a couple of long island ice teas and your really set
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Tracey W.
Well, my co-worker and I were headed to OKC for a class on some new software and thought we'd just stop in Ardmore since it was getting late in the day and grab something pretty quick to eat...okay, really?? We could have ordered, eaten and been on our way from the Burger King faster even if we'd went inside. The service (although it was the middle of the afternoon and there was not an overabundance of wait staff) was a little slower than we'd have cared for. How long does it really take to fix 4 little sliders and some chips and dip?? Our waitress was apparently doubling as the bartender and seemed to pay more attention to those people than the tables she was supposed to be waiting on. Slightly disappointing...but on a good note, they did have a hockey game on one of the TVs! :-)
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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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Christeene D.
After a long day at the Dr's office me and my husband met up here to eat dinner. Because of storms I am assuming, the place was pretty dead. We were seated immediately. Hostess was pleasant enough. After sitting down I realized that it was so cold that it felt like a meat locker in there. I mentioned this two or three times to the waiter throughout the meal. There never was a change even though I was reassured they had. Waiter had even explained that the previous customers sitting in the booth ahead of us threatened to leave because it was to cold. We ordered the Won Ton Tacos as a appetizer and they were delicious. Husband got the half slab of ribs and I got the Parmesan shrimp steak medium with loaded baked potato and broccoli vegetable mix. Husbands food was great and my steak was good. The Parmesan cheese on top of my steak was so hard I couldn't even cut it with a knife so I pulled it off. The broccoli was cold and the loaded baked potato had no butter on it or sour cream but other than that the food was very good. Now, onto the music coming from the juke box. The employees were putting music on it and the whole time we were there I felt as if I was at a Rave. Ugh... Thump, thump, thump, it was hideously loud and every TV in the place was on a infomercial channel for airbrush makeup even though severe weather was in the area. Very distracting. The waiter was very personable and did a good job. I only gave three stars due to the issues stated here. All of these issues are simple fixes. Will we go back and give it another chance? Not sure, maybe but I can guarantee I will take a jacket.
(3)Cheryl L.
Stopped by for a late dinner and drinks with some friends. The food was good, nothing special, and came out as ordered and hot. Drinks were closer to come than they should have been and were on the slightly high average side on price. There was a decent variety however. The service, however, was rather poor. We had trickled in so by the time we had everyone, the table was too small for the group. We asked if we could move to another table close by that was large enough to fit all of us but was currently dirty. Instead, we were moved to another table that was larger but still not large enough to comfortably fit seven people. Why the first table couldn't simply have been cleaned off for us is unknown. Waitress also had a bit of an attitude and while wasn't explicitly rude, wasn't particularly courteous either.
(3)Dean W.
They are quite accommodating and usually have fast enough service that you won't be late for any appointments...unless you were ALREADY in crisis mode before you got here! Waitstaff seems totally competent and interested in your happiness. From appetisers and cocktails to entrees and dessert, the food was consistent and flavourful. Had fun in our group.
(5)BC H.
We gave the Ardmore Applebee's another chance after two previous bad experiences. We should've known better... This was the worst experience of them all. Horrible service. Slow service. Six of us were there for an 1:15 minutes and we only got one refill. The place was only at 50% occupancy and had plenty of staff standing around. We saw numerous staff taking food out to the wrong tables and a look of confusion on everyone. We will never go back to this Applebee's in Ardmore again.
(1)Diana G.
We stopped in late since not much was open around the area. We did the 2 for $20 deal. I would give it like 2.5 stars, but went with 2 since I don't see myself going back. Spinach Artichoke Dip - I thought it was a bit too salty. Chicken Tenders - A bit greasy and honey mustard sauce was ok. Southwest Shrimp Fettuccine - This was ok. Overall, service was good, but I rather go elsewhere to eat.
(2)W P.
Love Applebee's but not this location.
(2)Jay K.
Service was great, food was expected. Nick the bartender had good personality, even when waiting on patron who was belligerent about making sure Nick knew the World Series was going to be on.
(4)Angel W.
I had the strawberry and avocado grilled chicken salad with the clili lime vinegarette dressing which was great. My husband's steak was flavorful but chewy. The service was pretty good so overall this was better than most Applebee's I've been too!
(4)Gary W.
Long wait for ordering and getting food, overcooked my ribs, not enough sauce for how dry they were, the extra sauce I ordered was cold, screwed up my wife's very simple order (long wait for that too), and lousy service. Should have gone next door.
(1)Jerry Y.
I stopped off at this location on the way to Wichita over Christmas. The place was very busy but the service was a little slow. My food was fine but other members of my party said some of their items were cold. Giving 3 stars because of my food experience, but really disappointed how slow the service was. If you're traveling and looking for a place to sit down for a quick bite you might want to consider another place.
(3)Dennis M.
Received a gift card and decided to try once again. For the life of me I don't how this place stays open. We did the 2 for 20. We got the queso and chips and it was good. I got just the 7oz house steak and mashed potatoes. I wonder if this place has changed the heat lamp for food waiting to be served or have they ever timed how long food that comes off the grill to when it's served. My food was so cold, I thought they pulled it out of the refrigerator. I've tried this place for the last time. Just glad it was free meal.
(5)David C.
Ate the sizzling chicken stack, if you like cheesy corn stuff this is for you. Add a couple of long island ice teas and your really set
(4)Tracey W.
Well, my co-worker and I were headed to OKC for a class on some new software and thought we'd just stop in Ardmore since it was getting late in the day and grab something pretty quick to eat...okay, really?? We could have ordered, eaten and been on our way from the Burger King faster even if we'd went inside. The service (although it was the middle of the afternoon and there was not an overabundance of wait staff) was a little slower than we'd have cared for. How long does it really take to fix 4 little sliders and some chips and dip?? Our waitress was apparently doubling as the bartender and seemed to pay more attention to those people than the tables she was supposed to be waiting on. Slightly disappointing...but on a good note, they did have a hockey game on one of the TVs! :-)
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