Applebee's Grill + Bar
3030 Plaza Bonita Rd, National City
(619) 475-1855
Customers' Favorites
Neighborhood Nachos Chipotle Lime Chicken
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries
Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
Asian Spicy Boneless Wings
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
White Queso Dip & Chips
Buffalo Boneless Wings
Appetizers
Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries
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.
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Neighborhood Nachos Chipotle Lime Chicken
Freshly made white corn tortilla chips are topped with grilled chicken, queso blanco, a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses, house-made pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream and guacamole.
Neighborhood Nachos Beef
Freshly made white corn tortilla chips are topped with taco-seasoned ground beef, queso blanco, a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses, house-made pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream and guacamole.
White Queso Dip & Chips
Melty white queso served with freshly made white corn tortilla chips.
Chicken Quesadilla
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.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with freshly made white corn tortilla chips and our chipotle lime salsa.
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
Boneless Wings
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.
Crunchy Onion Rings
Served with Honey BBQ Sauce.
Double Crunch Bone-in Wings
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.
Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip
Soft, Bavarian-style pretzel sticks are ready to dip in BLUE MOON® white Cheddar beer cheese and honey Dijon mustard.
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy outside with melty Mozzarella inside, this favorite is served with marinara sauce.
Crispy Cheese Bites
Golden, crispy and melty cheese bites, these favorites are served with house-made buttermilk ranch and firecracker mayo for dipping.
Soups & Salads
Choose a soup or salad
Steaks & Ribs
8 oz. Top Sirloin*
Lightly seasoned USDA Select Top Sirloin* cooked to perfection and served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
6 oz. Top Sirloin*
Lightly seasoned USDA Select Top Sirloin* cooked to perfection and served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin*
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 your choice of two sides.
12 oz. Ribeye*
Rich, tender and juicy. Our marbled, USDA Select Ribeye Steak* is served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
Applebee's® Riblets Platter
An Applebee's original! Our famous slow cooked riblets, slathered in your choice of sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Full Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Bourbon Street Steak*
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 your choice of side.
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Half Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce.
Applebee's® Riblets Plate
Smaller portion of the Applebee's® Riblets Platter. Our famous slow cooked riblets, slathered in your choice of sauce. Shown with classic fries.
Chicken
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
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 your choice of side.
Fiesta Lime Chicken®
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.
Chicken Tenders Platter
Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Chicken Tenders Plate
Smaller portion of the Chicken Tenders Platter. Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce. Shown with classic fries.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breast seasoned and grilled over an open flame. Served with your choice of two sides.
Pasta
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
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.
Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo
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.
Three Cheese Chicken Penne
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.
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
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)
Seafood
Double Crunch Shrimp
Crispy battered shrimp are fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Blackened Cajun Salmon
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet, grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
Golden, crispy battered fish fillet. Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Handcrafted Burgers
Impossible® Cheeseburger
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. Shown with classic fries.
Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger
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. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Neighborhood Burger
A neighborhood classic. Two juicy, all-beef 3.5 oz. patties are seared and stacked with American cheese and smothered with house-made garlic mayo. Served with shredded lettuce and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Quesadilla Burger
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. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Whisky Bacon Burger
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. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Our juicy 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. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Classic Cheeseburger
Our handcrafted all-beef patty topped with two slices of American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Classic Burger
Juicy all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Sandwiches & More
Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich
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. Shown with classic fries.
Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich
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. Shown with classic fries.
Sweet & Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A little sweet, a little spicy. Crispy breaded chicken breast smothered in Sweet Asian Chile sauce with signature coleslaw on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries.
Clubhouse Grille ¥
Sliced ham and turkey, Cheddar, Swiss, two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and honey BBQ sauce on toasted Potato bread. Shown with classic fries.
The Prime Rib Dipper
Thinly sliced prime rib topped with grilled onions and melted American cheese. Served on a toasted Cheddar roll with our house-made herb mayo and French onion Au jus for delectable dipping. Shown with classic fries.
Chicken Fajita Rollup
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. Shown with classic fries.
Salads
NEW Quesadilla Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken over fresh greens tossed with Mexi-ranch dressing, black bean corn salsa and a blend of Cheddar cheeses. Topped with house-made pico, tortilla strips and served with a cheese quesadilla.
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
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.
Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine topped with blackened shrimp, croutons, shaved Parmesan and garlic Caesar dressing on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with a buttery blend of garlic and parsley.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
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.
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad
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.
Grilled Chicken Tender Salad
A hearty salad with juicy grilled chicken 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.
Oriental Chicken Salad
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.
Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad
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.
Irresist-A-Bowls
Southwest Chicken Bowl
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.
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl
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.
Kids Menu
Kids Cheesy Pizza
6" Four-Cheese Pizza. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Chicken Tenders
Three crispy breaded chicken tenders. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Chicken Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with chicken and ooey, gooey melted Cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce and tomatoes. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Corn Dog
Chicken corn dog fried to crisp perfection. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Oodles of noodles covered with a creamy Alfredo sauce, then tossed with diced chicken and sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Chicken Taco
A soft flour tortilla shell filled with chopped chicken and Cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce and tomatoes. Taco ‘bout delicious! Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese
The original mac and cheese every kid loves. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Cheeseburger
Ground beef burger served on a toasted bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Hamburger
Ground beef burger served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Comes with a choice of side and drink. (Image displayed with cheese)
Kids Grilled Cheese
Made with ooey, gooey melted American cheese on a buttered and toasted Potato bread. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
2 for $25
2 for $25 (Price may vary by location or selection.)
Two Entrees + One Appetizer
(For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
Family Bundle Meals
4-Cheese Mac & Cheese Family Bundle ¥ - Serves 6
Includes:
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Oriental Chicken Salad
- 4-Cheese Mac w/Honey Pepper Chicken
Tenders
- Breadsticks
(no substitutions or modifications)
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Family Bundle - Serves 6
Includes:
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
- Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
- Breadsticks
(no substitutions or modifications)
Riblets Family Bundle ¥ - Serves 6
Includes:
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Applebee's Riblets w/Honey BBQ sauce
- Sides: Caesar Salad, 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese, Fries and Slaw.
(no substitutions or modifications)
Chicken Tenders Family Bundle ¥ - Feeds 4
Includes:
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Chicken Tenders w/Honey Mustard
- Sides: Caesar Salad, 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese, Fries and Slaw.
(no substitutions or modifications)
Chicken Tenders Family Bundle ¥ - Serves 6
Includes:
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Chicken Tenders w/Honey Mustard
- Sides: Caesar Salad and 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese
(no substitutions or modifications)
Riblets & Chicken Tenders Combo Family Bundle ¥ - Serves 6-8
Includes:
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Applebee's Riblets w/Honey BBQ
- Chicken Tenders w/Honey Mustard
- Sides: Caesar Salad, 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese, Fries and Slaw.
(no substitutions or modifications)
Cheeseburger Family Bundle - Serves 4
Includes:
- Crunchy Onion Rings
- Classic Cheeseburger
- Side: Fries
(no substitutions or modifications)
Desserts
Sugar Dusted Donut Dippers
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.
Brownie Bites
The perfect size of a warm dark chocolate brownie with nuts served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge.
Sizzlin' Butter Pecan Blondie
Our famous blondie is sizzled and drizzled with maple cream cheese sauce, then topped with vanilla ice cream and candied pecans.
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Oreo® Cookie Shake
A tasty American classic made with ice cream and Oreo® cookie crumbs.
NEW Luau Lemonade
Our newest Fruit Flavored Lemonade features a tropical blend of pineapple, lime, and orange juices mixed with lemonade and grenadine. Available for a limited time only.
NEW Triple Cherry Shirley Temple
Fruit Smoothies
Blended with natural ingredients for a delicious, fresh taste. Choose from Strawberry Banana, Mango or Pina Colada. Or, try our Smoothie Swirls – Strawberry Mango, Strawberry Colada.
Flavored Iced Teas
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)
Flavored Lemonades
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)
Fountain Drinks
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
Bottled Water
Lemonade
1 gallon
Brewed Iced Tea
Red Bull
Beverages - 1 gallon
Serves 6-8
Sauces & Sides
Dressings
Wing Sauces
Sauces
Add Breadstick (1)
Basket Fries
Side Crunchy Onion Rings
Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Loaded Mashed Potatoes ¥
Side 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese ¥
Side Garlicky Green Beans
Basket of Waffle Fries
Side Chicken Tortilla Soup
Side Tomato Basil Soup
Side House Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Small Caesar Salad
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Recent Reviews
The truth is, the service is not that good, the food is average and above all it needs a remodel since it looks very worn out and the carpets look very used and have a strange smell.
March 2025
The food and service was excellent. I just have to say that the portions weren’t as big as they normally are, and certainly not as shown on the menu. That’s my only complaint.
Parking: Located in a large mall with lots of parking nearby
Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids
Parking: Located in a large mall with lots of parking nearby
Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids
December 2024
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I got a meal deal, big cluckin' chicken sandwich with fries. The fries were fine, not consistently seasoned, some had little salt and some had too much, the chicken was moist and the chicken was as advertised, a large fried chicken breast, it had only 2 pickles which is a little disappointing. I also got the passion fruit lemonade, and I'm not...