Applebee's

taintedbutterfly18
taintedbutterfly18 Posts: 189 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Taking a friend out for her birthday at Applebee's. Suggestions on what to eat that won't blow me over my calorie range? I hate eating at restaurant chains that don't have many healthy options!!

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  • yannasmommy145
    yannasmommy145 Posts: 205 Member
    i beleiev applebees has the weightwatchers portion in the menu 550 cals or less
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    They're "Under 550" calorie menu is alright. I had the steak and shrimp from that when I went last week and still stayed under my calorie goal for the day.
  • mmeddleton
    mmeddleton Posts: 100 Member
    They have a pretty good weight watcher's menu (under 550 calories), but be careful with appetizers and drinks.
  • jephry
    jephry Posts: 55 Member
    The under 550 calorie stuff is alright...beware the shrimp though...it has ridiculous amounts of sodium...it's crazy! I had the sirloin steak meal the last time we visited and it was decent.

    Most of the meals are actually in the MFP database...One of the best pieces of advice I can give you about eating out is to plan your meal in advance. Know what you're going to order and do your very best not to deviate! Knowledge is power! LOL
  • taintedbutterfly18
    taintedbutterfly18 Posts: 189 Member
    The under 550 calorie stuff is alright...beware the shrimp though...it has ridiculous amounts of sodium...it's crazy! I had the sirloin steak meal the last time we visited and it was decent.

    Most of the meals are actually in the MFP database...One of the best pieces of advice I can give you about eating out is to plan your meal in advance. Know what you're going to order and do your very best not to deviate! Knowledge is power! LOL

    I completely agree which is why I am trying to plan before tonight! I do not like food high in sodium, it makes me quite sick. Hate eating at most major chains. no options.
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,476 Member
    It was terrible the last time we ate there. They closed ours here.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    Have some salmon and veggies. That's good for you and low calorie too. It's pretty hard to mess up fish as a healthy meal unless it's fried.
  • Brittalicious
    Brittalicious Posts: 3
    Here's a link to their nutritional information: http://www.applebees.com/~/media/docs/Applebees_Nutritional_Info.ashx
  • rvpearson
    rvpearson Posts: 13 Member
    Last time I was there, they had some lower calorie options that were really good, but nearly everything on the menu is loaded with sodium.
  • Nessiechickie
    Nessiechickie Posts: 1,392 Member
    Last time i went to Applebee's my dad and me had the same sliders and bothof us had the major runs....
    so that might be a good option for you just goes in one end and out the other... :laugh: :tongue:
  • stonerdude
    stonerdude Posts: 103
    Ever put salt on apples? I would not worry so much about calories, I would worry about sodium at Salterbees!
  • nmb1983
    nmb1983 Posts: 34
    If you go for lunch (mon-fri) they have there Pick N Pair special $7.99... I got Tomato Basil Soup and Fiesta Chicken Salad for under 500cals...you could do better if you ask for no cheese/croutons in the soup and salad, but I didnt, it was delicious!
  • EmilySG2011
    EmilySG2011 Posts: 82
    The grilled chicken on the low-calorie menu is pretty good. The portion sizes are really good and you don't feel like you have eaten a ton.
  • EmilySG2011
    EmilySG2011 Posts: 82
    This is an occasional problem with Applebees.....seems they go in and out on quality. Unfortunately, you may have to eat again to make up for the losses:explode:
    Last time i went to Applebee's my dad and me had the same sliders and bothof us had the major runs....
    so that might be a good option for you just goes in one end and out the other... :laugh: :tongue:
  • taintedbutterfly18
    taintedbutterfly18 Posts: 189 Member
    Last time i went to Applebee's my dad and me had the same sliders and bothof us had the major runs....
    so that might be a good option for you just goes in one end and out the other... :laugh: :tongue:

    Deal with that since I have UC every once in a while. :laugh:

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