Applebee's Grill + Bar
1480 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina
(919) 552-1521
Customers' Favorites
Baby Back Ribs Half Rack with Chili Glaze
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Three Cheese Chicken Penne
Riblets French Fries Slaw
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Steamed Broccoli
Oriental Chicken Salad
Quesadilla Burger
Most Popular
2 for $25 (Price may vary by location or selection.)
Two Entrees + One Appetizer(For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
Blackened Cajun Salmon
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet, grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Half Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce. Shown with 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 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.
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)
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.
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.
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2 for $25 (Price may vary by location or selection.)
Two Entrees + One Appetizer(For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
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.
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Half Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce. Shown with classic fries.
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.
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.
Appetizers
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.
Soups & Salads
Choose a soup or salad
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crispy Cheese Bites
Golden, crispy and melty cheese bites, these favorites are served with house-made buttermilk ranch and firecracker mayo for dipping.
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Steaks & Ribs
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.
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.
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. Shown with 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breast seasoned and grilled over an open flame. Served with your choice of two sides.
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.
Pasta
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
Golden, crispy battered fish fillet. Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
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.
Handcrafted Burgers
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Sandwiches & More
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.
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.
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.
Salads
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Chicken Tenders
Three crispy breaded chicken tenders. 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 Cheesy Pizza
6" Four-Cheese Pizza. 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 Corn Dog
Chicken corn dog fried to crisp perfection. 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 Grilled Cheese
Made with ooey, gooey melted American cheese on a buttered and toasted Potato bread. 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.
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)
Desserts
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.
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
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.
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.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fountain Drinks
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
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)
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.
Brewed Sweet Iced Tea
NEW Triple Cherry Shirley Temple
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
Hot Tea
Decaffeinated Coffee
Bottled Water
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Red Bull
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.
Sauces & Sides
Dressings
Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Garlicky Green Beans
Basket Fries
Side 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese ¥
Sauces
Side House Salad
Side Crunchy Onion Rings
Side Loaded Mashed Potatoes ¥
Basket of Waffle Fries
Wing Sauces
Side Tomato Basil Soup
Side Chicken Tortilla Soup
Side Caesar Salad
Small Caesar Salad
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Recent Reviews
This is such a GREAT Applebee's location 😃 the bar is nice. I love there's plenty of variety of sports to watch comfortably from the bar. The food was good 😊 great place to take a family. The 2 for 25 is affordable and YUM. The bar service is quick and stellar. Sound volume of music was perfect because you had ambient but can easily talk to others without yelling. All the servers seemed so happy to help.
August 2025
The restaurant wasn't too busy on a weekday night. The waitress could have stopped by more frequently to refill by iced tea.
I had a 1/2 empty cup of iced tea and asked for a to go cup. I expected to get a cup filled with iced tea (like anywhere else), but received only an empty cup 😐.
The food honestly was only just OK. Not bad, but I expected better based on my experiences in other Applebee's restaurant locations.
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I had a 1/2 empty cup of iced tea and asked for a to go cup. I expected to get a cup filled with iced tea (like anywhere else), but received only an empty cup 😐.
The food honestly was only just OK. Not bad, but I expected better based on my experiences in other Applebee's restaurant locations.
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July 2025
Came with my wife for the all you can eat ribs, shrimp and chicken tenders. The food was good, but the wait in between entrees was crazy long. We had to order our next entree when our first was being served to avoid a longer wait time. Good thing I’m retired and didn’t have to get back to work. Hahaha…
June 2025
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