Applebee's Menu Prices 2026: 2 for $25 Deals, Late-Night & Combos

The 2 for $25 combo is exactly $25 for two full-size entrées plus one shareable appetizer. It's Applebee's signature value combo and has run in some form since 2014. Pricing has been $20, $22 and $24 historically; the current 2026 tier is $25 in most markets, with a premium 2 for $30 upgrade that adds steaks, ribs and seafood. California, the Northeast and Hawaii sometimes run a $26–$28 tier instead. Confirm at your local store.

You can pick one shareable appetizer from a fixed list: Mozzarella Sticks, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Boneless Wings, Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese, Chicken Wonton Tacos and (at most stores) Cheeseburger Sliders. Premium apps like Neighborhood Nachos or full-size Wings are not in the 2 for $25 picklist and require an upcharge.

Late-Night Half-Price Apps at Applebee's typically starts at 9pm in most markets and runs until close (usually midnight or 1 AM). Some markets — including parts of the Midwest and South — start at 10pm instead. The deal runs every day of the week and applies to dine-in only at the bar and dining room. Eligible apps include Mozzarella Sticks, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Boneless Wings, Brew Pub Pretzels, Chicken Wonton Tacos, Quesadillas, Loaded Potato Skins and Cheeseburger Sliders at roughly half their regular menu price.

The DOLLARITA is Applebee's $1 frozen margarita — a 10-ounce house margarita served in a rocks glass. It debuted in October 2017 and went viral that week, becoming the fastest-spreading promo in casual-dining history. Applebee's now rotates a featured $1 cocktail of the month alongside the broader Neighborhood Drink Menu ($1 Strawberry Dollarita, $2 Long Island Iced Tea, $3 Vodka Lemonade, $4 Mucho Margaritas, $5 Long Island Strawberry). The original Dollarita reliably returns every October as the brand's anniversary promo. Available at the bar, dine-in only, where state law permits.

Kids' meals at Applebee's run $5.99 to $7.99 and include an entrée, one side and a drink. The cheapest kids' option is Kids' Mac & Cheese at $5.99. Most kids' meals — Cheeseburger Sliders, Chicken Tenders, Mini Cheese Pizza — are $6.99. Grilled Chicken is the most expensive at $7.49. The Applebee's Kids program also frequently runs a free-kids-meal promotion with a purchasing adult entrée at participating locations.

Riblets are Applebee's signature menu item — small-bone pork-rib pieces cut from the rib tip area, slow-cooked and glazed with BBQ sauce. They've been on the menu since 1989 and were briefly removed in 2011, prompting a fan-led return campaign that brought them back. A Riblets Platter (a partial rack with fries and slaw) runs around $14.99; a full rack is around $19.99. Riblets are also a 2 for $25 entrée pick.

On combo deals, yes — Applebee's 2 for $25 typically beats Chili's '3 for Me' lineup (which starts at $10.99 for one person but a comparable two-person setup runs $26–$30) by a few dollars per couple. À la carte burgers and entrées are comparable: Applebee's burgers run $14–$17 vs. Chili's $13–$16. Applebee's wins on the late-night daypart with Half-Price Apps after 9pm; Chili's offers Happy Hour pricing but doesn't run a true half-price app menu. For premium steaks both chains land near $20–$27.

Most Applebee's markets run a 2 for $20 Lunch Combo from open to ~3pm — two lunch-sized entrées plus an appetizer or two soup-or-salad sides for $20. Lunch availability varies by market and is increasingly being absorbed into the all-day 2 for $25 menu in some regions. The full all-day menu — Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, Quesadilla Burger, Riblets, every burger — is available at lunch in every U.S. store.

Applebee's Club — relaunched in 2024 as a full loyalty program — gives you 1 point for every $1 spent, with a $5 reward at 75 points. Members get a free appetizer on signup, birthday rewards, early access to new menu items and members-only DOLLARITA pricing in some markets. Sign up in the Applebee's app or on applebees.com. Points earn at dine-in, takeout and via Applebee's-direct delivery; third-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats) typically does not earn points.

Applebee's runs a recurring Late Night Happy Hour from 9pm to close every day — Half-Price Apps and discounted drinks at the bar. Some markets also run an earlier 3pm–6pm happy hour but availability varies by state law and location ownership (~99% of Applebee's are franchisee-operated). The $1 DOLLARITA / monthly $1 cocktail often runs all day, not just at happy hour. Confirm hours and drink pricing at your local Applebee's.