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
If Cash were here I would be a bit happy, she is amazing and fun. No such luck. We haven't been there in a year because of the bad service and crappy food, but we figured we would try it again because we found out they have a new GM, and staff. This was the worst time yet. The service was slow, we were there for over an hour and no food. Finally 2 of us got food then 10 mins later one of us then 10 mins passed the last 2 finally got ours. Top that off with the fact that we never even received all of our order we had to ask about our appraisers that came after our meal. Half of the food was burnt so bad that we could not even eat it. Then 30 mins after we finished we were still sitting there for the check. We asked 3 people for it and were so mad about every thing we will never go back. That fast late lunch at 1:30 turned into a dinner we finally left at 5. Never again!
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Jasper B.
Terrible!!!!!!!! Asked for 5 different beers from the menu, they had none of them. Food was cold fries were stale. Service was worse than a McDonald's in the middle of any big city. It wasn't busy when we went (I know why now) and it still took her forever to do anything from sauce to napkins. We were never asked for a refill so I don't know how long that would have taken. Not too mention we never got what we would ask for. Asked for WATER and got 2 iced teas. When I said we didn't order that she looked at me like I was wrong. Straight train wreck!!!!!
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Shawn H.
Based on the hostesses attitude. Simply uncalled for... This is who you have representing your brand? Over 30 minutes to get the food.
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Corbin S.
What the hell was that? You usually have to buy tickets for stuff like this! Drug dealers walking out on checks, cops, everyone was angry, waitresses were leaving, and it took us 30 minutes to be seated even though it was half full. If you need some entertainment go here if you have a gift card only. Don't waste your money! I have to go the manager is chasing me!
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Nicole J.
This place gets 5 stars because of their $1.50 pints of Bud Light, and their bartender, Cash (Cassandra). No other bars were in walking distance, so Applebee's was it for the night. I didn't eat here and all I drank was tequila and Bud Light, but the people watching was spot on and the price was right.
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Sean C.
I am a big fan of Applebee's and I will rate a place if it's great, just okay, and terrible so this isn't just a review because it was awful. The food was all wrong from flavor to temperature. I ordered the hand held fajita and it didn't taste ANYTHING like a fajita and the tomatoes had definitely "turned". I barely got through it. My wife ordered the classic burger w/o tomatoes and sweet potato fries instead of normal French fries. It came with tomatoes and French fries. She forgot our children's chocolate milk completely and the people behind us returned their meal twice. In order to prevent our server from developing a complex, we paid and left a small tip. Avoid this place at all costs. You will thank me later.
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L M.
We were at a nearby hotel and we decided to eat somewhere and we came across this Applebee's... Let me start off by saying: The inside is great and great service as well When we first walked inside, there was a nice lady who asked us how many and showed us to a table... The only negative thing about it was she was the only one doing everything~showing customers their table and taking their orders...and she did a great job honestly... Now to the food: The food was splendid and it actually looked like the chefs took their time cooking it, I would give it 10/10; no doubt... Just the only negativity as I stated was that it was one person doing the main job (then later someone came to help her) and the others were cooking and doing their duties...
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Emily L.
Terrible service, even worse good. Don't bother. Save your time & money, go elsewhere. Bar tender was yelling at a man when there was a miscommunication with his order (he remained very calm, the bartender... Not so much). No music or background tv noise so the entire restaurant saw/heard what was going on. Waitress was sitting at a table with friends while we needed drinks and food. Just terrible, go somewhere else.
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Laura E.
Very slow service, orders not complete. Ordered a strawberry avocado salad that should have had chicken. This is a featured item, small portion and no chicken. No waitress in site to get menu to check item. Eventually got someone's attention and they did not charge for scimpy salad. Very disappointing for Applebee's
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Shell H.
Applebee's is Applebee's right? This one is very clean, very kind wait staff, and we eat here often, even for take out now. I really have no complaints except the last time we got take out I had to wait for them to track down the girl that took my order. Couldn't someone else have rang it up? But hey, it happens right? Applebee's is a great go to for the kids. My daughter LOVES the 3 cheese penne pasta. The wonton taco appetizers and steak towers are really good also. They do a lot for our local schools so I give them a thumbs up for sure and they will continue to get my business!! Thank you Applebees!
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Steven M.
Slow service, mediocre food. Hit up any other restaurant in the area. Every thing about the place is mediocre. You can get a better burger for cheaper at Wendy's.
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Jamie B.
Ordered my favorite lunch special, and the taste was awful. I asked the waitress if they had changed the recipe and her response was "they make it fresh every day and it never tastes quite the same". When I mentioned the taste was so off that I was unable to eat it, she said sorry and she would tell them on the back". I am very disappointed.
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Andrew M.
Good food except as we were leaving we saw a cockroach crawling on the table next to us.
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Melissa T.
All I can think of is "WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU THINKING, APPLEBEES"!! How are you allowing this restaurant to continue serving ?! This is by far, the WORST Applebee's I have ever been to. I wish I would've read the comments before stepping foot in this place. This place is disgusting and I'm never coming back. The chicken wontons were delicious, however. I liked them so much that I overlooked the dirty plate it came on. The dirty plate was the least of my worries in this place, though. Save your money and go somewhere else.
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Erika R.
The service was pretty slow for a Monday evening. My husband ordered the chicken penne and they forgot the chicken, they forgot the shrimp on my entree too. Ordered the Caesar salad and it was obvious just put in the fridge with the croutons, since the croutons were not crunchy at all. Did not ask for refills. The waitresses blamed the cooks the whole time we told them about our missing things.
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Erica S.
My husband and I used to come here all the time, we always sat at the bar and had wonderful service from the lovely ladies at the bar. We ate at a table a few times, but every single time, we had slow service, and our food was either not cooked enough or overcooked. So we went back to sitting at the bar. While the ladies that work the bar are all super friendly, the food just got worse and worse the more we came here. On a few occasions we would order food to-go, and sit at the bar to have a drink while we waited. The food takes FOREVER to come out, and when we get it home, the food is just not good. I usually order steak and whenever I order it to-go, it is always burnt. I have had better from Applebee's and wish I could get the same here. Overall, lovely bar staff, but everything else definitely needs improvement.
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Jason J.
Nasty!!! Sorry all that comes to mind. Save your money and eat at a gas station
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Michael A.
Very disorganized, very slow, poor quality food, and overall unclean restaurant. Ants along wall paneling. French fries stated to be "fresh" were cold, rubbery, flavorless, and inedible. The meatloaf sandwich was drowned in an uncertain flavored gravy and overloaded with onion straws. The taste of the meatloaf was actually not too bad but ruined by the gravy. The grilled chicken pesto sandwich had decent flavor but had a tough chicken breast, very messy an greasy. The bathroom was very unclean, actually less clean than most gas stations. This experience has definitely secured Applebee's as a rarity for my dining future.
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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 Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Coat Check : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Melissa B.
If Cash were here I would be a bit happy, she is amazing and fun. No such luck. We haven't been there in a year because of the bad service and crappy food, but we figured we would try it again because we found out they have a new GM, and staff. This was the worst time yet. The service was slow, we were there for over an hour and no food. Finally 2 of us got food then 10 mins later one of us then 10 mins passed the last 2 finally got ours. Top that off with the fact that we never even received all of our order we had to ask about our appraisers that came after our meal. Half of the food was burnt so bad that we could not even eat it. Then 30 mins after we finished we were still sitting there for the check. We asked 3 people for it and were so mad about every thing we will never go back. That fast late lunch at 1:30 turned into a dinner we finally left at 5. Never again!
(1)Jasper B.
Terrible!!!!!!!! Asked for 5 different beers from the menu, they had none of them. Food was cold fries were stale. Service was worse than a McDonald's in the middle of any big city. It wasn't busy when we went (I know why now) and it still took her forever to do anything from sauce to napkins. We were never asked for a refill so I don't know how long that would have taken. Not too mention we never got what we would ask for. Asked for WATER and got 2 iced teas. When I said we didn't order that she looked at me like I was wrong. Straight train wreck!!!!!
(1)Shawn H.
Based on the hostesses attitude. Simply uncalled for... This is who you have representing your brand? Over 30 minutes to get the food.
(1)Corbin S.
What the hell was that? You usually have to buy tickets for stuff like this! Drug dealers walking out on checks, cops, everyone was angry, waitresses were leaving, and it took us 30 minutes to be seated even though it was half full. If you need some entertainment go here if you have a gift card only. Don't waste your money! I have to go the manager is chasing me!
(1)Nicole J.
This place gets 5 stars because of their $1.50 pints of Bud Light, and their bartender, Cash (Cassandra). No other bars were in walking distance, so Applebee's was it for the night. I didn't eat here and all I drank was tequila and Bud Light, but the people watching was spot on and the price was right.
(5)Sean C.
I am a big fan of Applebee's and I will rate a place if it's great, just okay, and terrible so this isn't just a review because it was awful. The food was all wrong from flavor to temperature. I ordered the hand held fajita and it didn't taste ANYTHING like a fajita and the tomatoes had definitely "turned". I barely got through it. My wife ordered the classic burger w/o tomatoes and sweet potato fries instead of normal French fries. It came with tomatoes and French fries. She forgot our children's chocolate milk completely and the people behind us returned their meal twice. In order to prevent our server from developing a complex, we paid and left a small tip. Avoid this place at all costs. You will thank me later.
(1)L M.
We were at a nearby hotel and we decided to eat somewhere and we came across this Applebee's... Let me start off by saying: The inside is great and great service as well When we first walked inside, there was a nice lady who asked us how many and showed us to a table... The only negative thing about it was she was the only one doing everything~showing customers their table and taking their orders...and she did a great job honestly... Now to the food: The food was splendid and it actually looked like the chefs took their time cooking it, I would give it 10/10; no doubt... Just the only negativity as I stated was that it was one person doing the main job (then later someone came to help her) and the others were cooking and doing their duties...
(5)Emily L.
Terrible service, even worse good. Don't bother. Save your time & money, go elsewhere. Bar tender was yelling at a man when there was a miscommunication with his order (he remained very calm, the bartender... Not so much). No music or background tv noise so the entire restaurant saw/heard what was going on. Waitress was sitting at a table with friends while we needed drinks and food. Just terrible, go somewhere else.
(1)Laura E.
Very slow service, orders not complete. Ordered a strawberry avocado salad that should have had chicken. This is a featured item, small portion and no chicken. No waitress in site to get menu to check item. Eventually got someone's attention and they did not charge for scimpy salad. Very disappointing for Applebee's
(2)Shell H.
Applebee's is Applebee's right? This one is very clean, very kind wait staff, and we eat here often, even for take out now. I really have no complaints except the last time we got take out I had to wait for them to track down the girl that took my order. Couldn't someone else have rang it up? But hey, it happens right? Applebee's is a great go to for the kids. My daughter LOVES the 3 cheese penne pasta. The wonton taco appetizers and steak towers are really good also. They do a lot for our local schools so I give them a thumbs up for sure and they will continue to get my business!! Thank you Applebees!
(4)Steven M.
Slow service, mediocre food. Hit up any other restaurant in the area. Every thing about the place is mediocre. You can get a better burger for cheaper at Wendy's.
(2)Jamie B.
Ordered my favorite lunch special, and the taste was awful. I asked the waitress if they had changed the recipe and her response was "they make it fresh every day and it never tastes quite the same". When I mentioned the taste was so off that I was unable to eat it, she said sorry and she would tell them on the back". I am very disappointed.
(1)Andrew M.
Good food except as we were leaving we saw a cockroach crawling on the table next to us.
(1)Melissa T.
All I can think of is "WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU THINKING, APPLEBEES"!! How are you allowing this restaurant to continue serving ?! This is by far, the WORST Applebee's I have ever been to. I wish I would've read the comments before stepping foot in this place. This place is disgusting and I'm never coming back. The chicken wontons were delicious, however. I liked them so much that I overlooked the dirty plate it came on. The dirty plate was the least of my worries in this place, though. Save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)Erika R.
The service was pretty slow for a Monday evening. My husband ordered the chicken penne and they forgot the chicken, they forgot the shrimp on my entree too. Ordered the Caesar salad and it was obvious just put in the fridge with the croutons, since the croutons were not crunchy at all. Did not ask for refills. The waitresses blamed the cooks the whole time we told them about our missing things.
(2)Erica S.
My husband and I used to come here all the time, we always sat at the bar and had wonderful service from the lovely ladies at the bar. We ate at a table a few times, but every single time, we had slow service, and our food was either not cooked enough or overcooked. So we went back to sitting at the bar. While the ladies that work the bar are all super friendly, the food just got worse and worse the more we came here. On a few occasions we would order food to-go, and sit at the bar to have a drink while we waited. The food takes FOREVER to come out, and when we get it home, the food is just not good. I usually order steak and whenever I order it to-go, it is always burnt. I have had better from Applebee's and wish I could get the same here. Overall, lovely bar staff, but everything else definitely needs improvement.
(2)Jason J.
Nasty!!! Sorry all that comes to mind. Save your money and eat at a gas station
(1)Michael A.
Very disorganized, very slow, poor quality food, and overall unclean restaurant. Ants along wall paneling. French fries stated to be "fresh" were cold, rubbery, flavorless, and inedible. The meatloaf sandwich was drowned in an uncertain flavored gravy and overloaded with onion straws. The taste of the meatloaf was actually not too bad but ruined by the gravy. The grilled chicken pesto sandwich had decent flavor but had a tough chicken breast, very messy an greasy. The bathroom was very unclean, actually less clean than most gas stations. This experience has definitely secured Applebee's as a rarity for my dining future.
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