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Explore Applebee's Grill + Bar menu at 234 W 42nd St, NYC. Enjoy hearty American classics, from juicy steaks and burgers to flavorful wings and sweet Cinnabon® desserts. Perfect for family meals, casual dining, or a night out with friends.
Applebee's Grill + Bar offers a vibrant menu that perfectly blends classic American comfort food with a modern twist. Their Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce are a must-try—golden brown, buttery, and paired with creamy Alfredo for dipping, setting the tone for a rich dining experience. The Broccoli Chicken Alfredo stands out as a neighborhood favorite, featuring juicy grilled chicken paired with fettuccine, fresh broccoli, and a luscious Alfredo sauce, all topped with Parmesan. Applebee’s sides, from 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese to Loaded Mashed Potatoes and flavorful soups, complement the main dishes beautifully, offering a variety of textures and tastes to satisfy diverse cravings.
Don’t miss their decadent desserts like the Cinnabon® Mini Swirls—golden, crispy, dusted with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel, and finished with cream cheese frosting. This menu balances hearty, familiar dishes with indulgent treats, creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home while delivering top-notch flavors. Applebee’s is truly a spot where quality and care shine in every bite.
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Taste the sunshine with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and a blend of pineapple, lime, and orange juices, topped with lemon-lime soda and a pineapple gummi*. *Gummi pineapple contains gelatin State and/or local restrictions on carry-out alcohol may apply, including requirement of food purchase.
Pure bliss in every sip with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, peach schnapps, passion fruit, orange juice, and Ocean Spray® Cranberry. State and/or local restrictions on carry-out alcohol may apply, including requirement of food purchase.
A rare Caribbean treat with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu coconut, crème de banana, pineapple and orange juice topped with lemon-lime soda. Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
Taste the tropics with Smirnoff Vodka, Malibu Coconut, Tanqueray, pineapple juice, sweet & sour and Blue Curaçao topped with Sierra Mist. Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
Premium blend of Smirnoff, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Triple Sec, and sweet & sour topped with Pepsi. Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
Introducing our take on the classic margarita that you know and love, made with Jose Cuervo gold, triple sec and margarita mix. Choose from classic lime, mango or strawberry flavors. Served on the rocks or frozen. Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
Our top-shelf creation made with 1800 Reposado, Cointreau, Grand Marnier and lime juice. Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
A delicious mix of Moscato, peach schnapps, and fruit juices. Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
Load up on fries and flavor with our crispy waffle fries topped with a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses, BLUE MOON® white Cheddar beer cheese and crispy Applewood-smoked bacon. Served with house-made buttermilk ranch dressing.
Golden, crispy and melty cheese bites, these favorites are served with house-made buttermilk ranch and firecracker mayo for dipping.
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Warm, grilled tortillas are loaded with chipotle lime chicken, house-made pico de gallo and a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses. Served with our chipotle lime salsa and sour cream.
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with freshly made white corn tortilla chips and our chipotle lime salsa.
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Twice battered and fried, these crisp outside, tender inside wings are tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Soft, Bavarian-style pretzel sticks are ready to dip in BLUE MOON® white Cheddar beer cheese and honey Dijon mustard.
Crispy outside with melty Mozzarella inside, this favorite is served with marinara sauce.
Choose a soup or salad
Full Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce. Served with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
An Applebee’s original! Our famous slow cooked riblets, slathered in your choice of sauce. Served with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Lightly seasoned USDA Select Top Sirloin* cooked to perfection and served hot off the grill. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Lightly seasoned USDA Select top sirloin* cooked to perfection and served hot off the grill. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Rich, tender and juicy. Our marbled, USDA Select Ribeye Steak* is served hot off the grill. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Big flavor from New Orleans. A grilled 8 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin* is jazzed up with Cajun spices and garlic butter served sizzling on a cast iron platter with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.
A popular take on surf 'n turf, this dish starts with a tender grilled 8 oz. USDA Select top sirloin* and is topped with sautéed blackened shrimp and our creamy lemon butter Parmesan sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Smaller portion of the Applebee's® Riblets Platter. Our famous slow cooked riblets, slathered in your choice of sauce. Served with classic fries.
Let the good times roll with Cajun-seasoned chicken and blackened shrimp in buttery garlic and parsley served sizzling on a cast iron platter with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.
A celebration of flavor, this dish delivers on every level. Grilled chicken glazed with zesty lime sauce and drizzled with tangy Mexi-ranch is smothered with a rich blend of Cheddar cheeses on a bed of crispy tortilla strips. Served with Spanish rice and house-made pico de gallo. (Due to supply constraints, salsa may be substituted for pico. Ask your local restaurant for details.)
Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with signature coleslaw and fries and choice of dipping sauce.
Smaller portion of the Chicken Tenders Platter. Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with fries and choice of dipping sauce.
Juicy chicken breast seasoned and grilled over an open flame. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
A neighborhood favorite. Juicy grilled chicken is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Blackened Shrimp is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Asiago, Parmesan and white Cheddar are mixed with penne in a rich Parmesan cream sauce then topped with grilled chicken breast and bruschetta tomatoes. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. (Note: sauce contains bacon and cannot be removed)
Grilled Cajun-seasoned Tilapia. Served with your choice of two sides.
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet grilled to perfection. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Crispy battered shrimp are fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce, our signature coleslaw and fries.
A juicy all-beef burger jazzed up with Cajun spices, black pepper sauce and our house-made garlic mayo. Topped with two slices of Swiss cheese and smothered in sautéed onions & mushrooms on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
A signature classic. Two juicy, all-beef 3.5 oz. patties are seared and stacked with American cheese and smothered with buttery garlic sauce. Served with shredded lettuce and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
A delicious Impossible™ Burger Made from Plants for those who crave meat, topped with two slices of American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Part burger, part quesadilla, all taste. This original burger creation comes piled high with two slices of Pepper Jack cheese, our signature Mexi-ranch sauce, crispy Applewood-smoked bacon, house-made Pico de Gallo and shredded lettuce in a crisp, warm Cheddar quesadilla. Served with classic fries.
Savor the rich flavor in this tasty original. An all-beef patty topped with two slices of Pepper Jack cheese, crispy onions, two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon and Fireball® Whisky-infused steak sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Go old school with our handcrafted all-beef patty topped with two slices of American Cheese and two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Go old school with our handcrafted all-beef patty topped with two slices of American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Juicy all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Our crispy chicken breast is topped with two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, drizzled in house-made ranch dressing, served on a Brioche bun with pickles and shredded lettuce. Served with classic fries.
Our grilled chicken breast is topped with two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, drizzled in house-made ranch dressing, served on a Brioche bun with pickles and shredded lettuce. Served with classic fries.
A little sweet, a little spicy. Crispy breaded chicken breast smothered in Sweet Asian Chile sauce with signature coleslaw on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Juicy chipotle chicken with crisp lettuce, a blend of Cheddar cheeses and house-made pico de gallo wrapped in a tortilla with our Mexi-ranch dipping sauce. Served with classic fries.
Sliced ham and turkey, Cheddar, Swiss, two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and honey BBQ sauce on toasted Potato bread. Served with classic fries.
Two Entrees + One Appetizer (For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
Tart, fresh and flavorful, fresh greens served with garden tomatoes, red onions and fresh strawberries. Topped with grilled chicken, sliced almonds and a drizzle of balsamic glaze and sweet lemon olive vinaigrette on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Crisp romaine tossed in garlic Caesar dressing topped with grilled chicken, croutons and shaved Parmesan. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
A hearty salad with crispy chicken tenders on a bed of fresh greens topped with a blend of Cheddar cheeses and tomatoes. Served with honey Dijon mustard dressing on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
A long-running favorite, crispy breaded chicken tenders top a bed of fresh Asian greens, crunchy noodles and almonds tossed in our Oriental vinaigrette. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
A long-running favorite, grilled chicken top a bed of fresh Asian greens, crunchy noodles and almonds tossed in our Oriental vinaigrette. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Grilled chipotle lime chicken on fresh greens and cilantro rice with house-made pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa and guacamole. Topped with chimichurri, tortilla strips and a fresh lime wedge.
Grilled chipotle lime shrimp on fresh greens and cilantro rice with house-made pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa and guacamole. Topped with chimichurri, tortilla strips and a fresh lime wedge.
Three crispy breaded chicken tenders. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Chicken corn dog fried to crisp perfection. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
The original mac and cheese every kid loves. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Ground beef burger served on a toasted bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Blended with natural ingredients for a delicious, fresh taste. Choose from Strawberry Banana, Mango or Pina Colada. Or, try our NEW Smoothie Swirls – Strawberry Mango, Strawberry Colada.
Delicious fresh brewed iced tea in your choice of flavor. Choose from Mango, Passion Fruit or Peach. (Additional flavors may be available, based on location)
Bright and refreshing lemonade in your choice of flavor. Choose from classic, Blue Raspberry, Passion Fruit, and Strawberry. (Additional flavors may be available, based on location)
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
Cinnabon® Mini Swirls are an irresistible sweet treat. Fried to a crisp, golden brown and dusted with Cinnabon® cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel and paired with Cinnabon’s signature cream cheese frosting.
Golden brown, crispy, and delicious donut bites tossed and shaken in powdered sugar. Served hot and fresh in the bag ready to dip in Caramel and Hot Fudge dipping sauces.
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
Small Caesar Salad
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Twice battered and fried, these crisp outside, tender inside wings are tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
From the moment I walked into Applebee’s in New York, the vibes were great. The atmosphere matched the food, making it an all-around solid dining experience.
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