Applebee's Grill + Bar
1001 E 1st St, Ankeny
(515) 965-3444
Customers' Favorites
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce Pretzel Sticks with Beer Cheese
Chicken Shrimp and Potatoes
Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp
Chicken and Shrimp Dinner
Onion Soup at Applebees
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Classic Cheeseburger
Bourbon Street Steak
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Rainbow Lemonades
Classic Rainbow
Blue Raspberry Rainbow
Kiwi Rainbow
Mango Rainbow
Passion Fruit Rainbow
Peach Rainbow
Pomegranate Rainbow
Raspberry Rainbow
Strawberry Rainbow
Appetizers
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
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 buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
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.
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.
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.
Crispy Cheese Bites
Golden, crispy and melty cheese bites, these favorites are served with house-made buttermilk ranch and firecracker mayo for dipping.
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.
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
White Queso Dip & Chips
Melty white queso served with freshly made white corn tortilla chips.
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.
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.
Crunchy Onion Rings
Served with Honey BBQ Sauce.
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Soups & Side Salads
Choose a soup or salad
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.
Steaks & Ribs
NEW Garlic Steak Skillets
Lightly seasoned USDA Select steak grilled and smothered in buttery garlic and parsley. Served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
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.
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.
Bourbon Street Steak
Grilled 8 oz. USDA Select top sirloin* is jazzed up with Cajun spices in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling with sautéed mushrooms & onions and garlic mashed potatoes.
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.
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.
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.
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Full rack of ribs slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of Honey BBQ sauce or Sweet Asian Chile sauce. Served with classic fries and signature coleslaw.
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Half rack of ribs slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of Honey BBQ sauce or Sweet Asian Chile sauce. Served with classic fries.
Handcrafted Burgers
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. Served with classic fries.
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. Served with classic fries.
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. Served with classic fries.
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. Served with classic fries.
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. Served with classic fries.
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. Served with classic fries.
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. Served with classic fries.
Classic Burger
Juicy all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Served with classic fries.
Chicken
NEW White Cheddar Bacon & Chicken Skillet
Grilled chicken breast smothered in a rich Parmesan and White Cheddar cream sauce. Topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy onions, all served in a sizzling skillet with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Cajun-seasoned chicken and blackened shrimp jazzed up with Cajun spices in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling with sautéed mushrooms & onions and garlic mashed potatoes.
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.
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.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breast seasoned and grilled over an open flame. Served with your choice of two sides.
Pasta
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.
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)
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.
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Seafood
Blackened Cajun Salmon
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet, grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
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.
Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
Golden, crispy battered fish fillet. Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caesar Side Salad
Small Caesar Salad
House Side Salad
Desserts
Oreo® Cookie Shake
Enjoy a tasty American classic made with vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces.
Cinnabon® Mini Swirls
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.
Sugar Dusted Donut Dippers
Delicious donut bites tossed and shaken in powdered sugar. Served with caramel and hot fudge dipping sauces
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
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.
Brownie Bite
The perfect size of a warm dark chocolate brownie with nuts served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge.
2 for $25
2 for $25
Two Entrees + One Appetizer
(For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
Kids
Kids Cheesy Pizza
6" Four-Cheese Pizza. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids 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.
Kids Macaroni & Cheese
The original mac and cheese every kid loves. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Classic 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 Classic 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.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Rainbow Lemonades
MAKE YOUR TASTE BUDS SHINE. At the end of every candy rainbow is a bright and refreshing Fruit Flavored or Classic Lemonade.
Triple Cherry Shirley Temple
Lemon Lime Soda and grenadine topped with three maraschino cherries.
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)
Brewed Iced Tea
Brewed Sweet Iced Tea
Fountain Drinks
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
Red Bull
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.
Oreo® Cookie Shake
Enjoy a tasty American classic made with vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces.
Bottled Water
Beverages - 1 Gallon
Serves 6-8
Sauces & Sides
Dressings
Wing Sauces
Sauces
Breadstick (1)
Basket Fries
Basket Waffle Fries
Onion Rings
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes ¥
4-Cheese Mac & Cheese ¥
Garlicky Green Beans
Steamed Broccoli
Homestyle Cheezy Broccoli
Caesar Side Salad
Small Caesar Salad
House Side Salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup ¥
French Onion Soup
Tomato Basil Soup
Packet - Utensils
Silverware
No Silverware
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Recent Reviews
Our new Valentine’s Day tradition is coming to Applebees, we’ve never had to wait more than 5 minutes to get seated and greeted. Our server this time was Jesse. She was sweet, attentive, and welcoming. We got the combo apps, chicken fajita roll up and the big clucken (seasonal) followed by the Carmel apple ice cream dessert. Everything was SO tasty. Fresh and hot, crispy but not burnt and the dessert was melt in your mouth tasty. Big thank you to Applebees and to Jesse for...
February 2025
Visited on a Sunday around 1 pm. Food was good. Staff was nice but they understaffed. Wasn't busy but took us 90 minutes to order food, eat, and waited 20 minutes for a check.
February 2025
We decided to order Applebee's to go. The food came out to the curb right on time and when we got the food home to eat it we found both our dishes were made excellently. This is the 3rd time in past couple months we've eaten Applebee's in Ankeny and every time the food has been delicious. When we did eat in the other two times, we sat at the bar and the bar tender was fantastic as well.
February 2025
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