Applebee's Appetizers Prices (2026)
The Applebee's appetizers menu runs from $11.99 to $17.99 in 2026, averaging $14.13 across 7 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on Applebee's Appetizers
- The 2 for $25 menu — an appetizer plus two entrees — is roughly $10 below ordering the same three items separately and covers most of the popular dishes.
- The $9.99 weekday lunch combo pairs a half sandwich or salad with soup or fries and is the cheapest sit-down lunch at any national casual chain.
- Applebee's runs $1 and $5 cocktail promotions several times a year; the Dollarita in particular is the cheapest drink at any chain restaurant.
- All You Can Eat Boneless Wings and Riblets at $18.99 is the best per-calorie order on the menu when it is running.
Applebee's Appetizers Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Applebee's appetizers menu?
Mozzarella Sticks is the cheapest appetizers item at Applebee's, at about $11.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip ($12.49) and Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($12.99).
What is the average Applebee's appetizers price in 2026?
Across the 7 priced appetizers items we track, the average is $14.13 and the midpoint is $13.49. Prices run from $11.99 for Mozzarella Sticks up to $17.99 for Appetizer Sampler.
Is Applebee's appetizers expensive compared with other chains?
3 of the 3 comparable chains we track are cheaper on appetizers. Red Lobster averages $11.68 against $14.13 at Applebee's — a gap of about 17%.
Do Applebee's appetizers prices vary by location?
Yes. Applebee's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.