Applebee's American

Applebee's Menu

(815) 535-0528
3920 E Lincoln Way, Sterling, IL 61081

Appetizers


Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip
White cheddar beer dip served with warm pretzel sticks
Green Bean Crispers
A shareable stack of green beans, battered, seasoned and lightly fried. Served with two sauces, cool and creamy BBQ bacon ranch and a zesty horseradish
Appetizer Sampler
A taste to please every taster, mozzarella sticks, spinach & artichoke dip, cheese quesadilla grande, contains bacon and our popular boneless wings
Queso Blanco
Creamy white spicy queso blended with fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and roasted poblanos. Served with warm tortilla chips
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
A warm crock of creamy spinach, tender artichokes, and melted cheeses, served with freshly-made spicy chipotle lime salsa and tortilla chips
Classic Wings
An american classic, tossed in your choice of sauce
Cheeseburger Sliders
Three juicy burgers topped with american cheese, onions and signature burger sauce on toasted mini buns. Served with fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Golden fried and served with a tasty marinara sauce
Boneless Wings
Lightly breaded, tender chunks of boneless chicken with your choice of sauce
Grilled Chicken Wonton Tacos
Zesty grilled chicken stuffed in crispy wonton shells and topped with crunchy slaw and cilantro
Chicken Quesadilla Grande
Chipotle spice is nice when it comes on grilled chicken, melted cheese, crisp bacon, freshly-made pico de gallo and a hint of chipotle pepper all tucked inside two large flour tortillas
Chips & Spicy Chipotle Lime Salsa
Freshly-made in our kitchen with roasted poblanos
Chili Cheese Nachos
Crisp corn tortilla chips covered with chili, queso cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo and jalapenos

Salads


Strawberry & Avocado Salad
Arugula and romaine lettuces tossed with sliced strawberries and zesty chili lime vinaigrette, then layered with slices of grilled chicken breast and chunks of creamy avocado
Thai Shrimp Salad
Contains peanut sauce, edamame, almonds and an oriental salad blend are tossed in a chili lime vinaigrette and topped with juicy shrimp, wonton strips, peanut sauce and fresh cilantro
Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salad
Chopped lettuce with black bean corn salsa, roasted red peppers & onions, tortilla strips, white cheddar and spicy jalapeno dressing, with chimichurri-glazed chicken
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Juicy grilled chicken breast over crisp romaine tossed in our garlic caesar dressing. Topped with challah croutons and our parmesan cheese blend
Oriental Chicken Salad
Fresh asian greens tossed in a tasty Oriental vinaigrette and topped with crispy noodles, toasted almonds and golden fried chicken
Seasonal Berry & Spinach Salad
Spinach leaves with blueberries, sliced strawberries, grilled chicken breast, bleu cheese crumbles and honey-glazed pecans. Tossed in strawberry vinaigrette

Entrees - Steaks


Grilled Sweet Onion Sirloin
A7 oz. Sirloin with grilled sweet onion and sweet & spicy hawaiian BBQ sauce. Served with steamed garlicky spinach & crispy smashed potatoes
Roma Pepper Steak
Chunky roma pepper relish piled over a 7 oz. sirloin. Served with red potatoes & a grilled portobello mushroom cap stuffed with creamy artichoke spread
9 oz. House Sirloin
A neighborhood classic in its own right. Our classic steakhouse cut, savory to the last bite
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin
9 oz. Sirloin topped with grilled shrimp, scampi sauce and Italian cheeses
Signature Sirloin with Garlic Herb Shrimp
Seasoned shrimp in a cream sauce top a 7 oz. grilled sirloin, finished with bruschetta tomatoes and sliced almonds
12 oz. New York Strip
Known for its high quality and tremendous flavor

Entrees - Ribs

Slather your ribs in your choice of sauce, try the kick of sweet asian chile, the character of smoky chipotle or the tried and true flavor of honey BBQ
Applebee's Riblets
A full rack seasoned and slow-cooked to flavorful and tender perfection with your choice of sauce. Served with fries and cole slaw
Crosscut Ribs
Crosscut from the most tender, meaty pork loin and slow-cooked. Tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with BBQ-spiced fries and coleslaw
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
A full rack seasoned and slow-cooked to flavorful and tender perfection with your choice of sauce. Served with fries and cole slaw

Entrees - Seafood


Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Shrimp, grilled zucchini & pomodoro top linguine tossed in scampi sauce. Sprinkled with parmesan cheese blend, torn basil and served with toasted bread
Savory Cedar Salmon
Spring vegetables & steamed potatoes topped with grilled cedar-seasoned salmon and finished with a creamy artichoke spread
Blackened Tilapia
Lightly rubbed in cajun spices, grilled and drizzled with garlic and thyme sauce. Served with fried red potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Lemon Parmesan Shrimp
Blackened shrimp sauteed with tomatoes, onions & basil. served over creamy rice with a rich lemon parmesan cream sauce
Double Crunch Shrimp
Golden fried and extra crunchy

Entrees - Chicken


Chicken Freshcado
Fire-grilled chicken breast topped with avocado relish and served with white rice. We've loaded this dish with avocado, pineapple, peppers, onions, sliced zucchini, cucumbers and more
Napa Chicken & Portobellos
Grilled chicken breast topped with portobello mushrooms & onions, red wine sauce and parmesan cheese blend. served over sautreed zucchini, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions & crispy red potatoes
Margarita Queso Chicken & Shrimp
Chipotle lime shrimp and grilled chicken in a cilantro lime glaze, over a combo of mexican rice, white queso, corn and black beans. Fresh avocado, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Cajun chicken breast grilled with blackened shrimp, garlic & thyme. With crispy red potatoes and sauteed onions & mushrooms
Chicken Tenders Platter
Tender, juicy, breaded and downright delicious. Honey dijon mustard makes it even better. Served with fries and cole slaw
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Topped with Mexi-ranch dressing and jack-cheddar cheese

Sizzling Entrees


Sizzling Double Barrel Whisky Sirloins
Two blackened seasoned 4 oz. sirloin steaks, served with garlic mashed potatoes
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Cajun-seasoned chicken breast grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with blackened seasoned shrimp, garlic and thyme. Served with fried red potatoes and sauteed onions & mushrooms
Bourbon Street Steak
Cajun-spiced steak served with sauteed onions & mushrooms

Pasta


4-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce over 4-cheese mac & cheese with applewood smoked bacon
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Shrimp, grilled zucchini & pomodoro top linguine tossed in scampi sauce. Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese blend, torn basil and served with toasted bread
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne
An italian trio of cheeses, mozzarella, provolone and our parmesan cheese blend top a rich mix of penne pasta, grilled chicken, bruschetta, fresh basil and alfredo sauce
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Alfredo
Your choice of juicy grilled or blackened chicken on a warm bed of fettuccine tossed with fresh broccoli and creamy Alfredo sauce. Topped with our parmesan cheese blend

Fan Favs


Mini Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites, cinnamon sugar and salted caramel drizzle with creamy maple dipping sauce
Quesadilla Burger
Mexi-ranch sauce, bacon, pico de gallo & shredded lettuce in a Jack & cheddar quesadilla
Grilled Chicken Wonton Tacos
Spicy grilled chicken stuffed in crispy wonton shells and topped with crunchy slaw and cilantro
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Cajun-seasoned chicken breast grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with blackened seasoned shrimp, garlic and thyme. Served with crispy red potatoes and sauteed onions & mushrooms
Crosscut Ribs
Crosscut from the most tender, meaty pork loin and slow-cooked for juicy, bone-in flavor. Tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with BBQ-spiced fries and coleslaw
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin
Succulent grilled shrimp, scampi sauce, and rich Italian cheeses atop our juicy 9 oz. house sirloin. Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of garlic mashed potatoes, fried red potatoes or fries
4-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders tossed in our honey pepper sauce. Served atop a mound of our 4-cheese mac & cheese with applewood smoked bacon

Pre-Fix Menu


Two Entrees & One Appetizer
First, pick an appetizer to share: two side salads, house or caesar - caesar or house, contains bacon, spinach & Artichoke Dip - a warm crock of creamy spinach, tender artichokes, and melted asiago and parmesan cheeses, with freshly, made spicy chipotle lime salsa and tortilla chips, boneless wings - lightly breaded, tender chunks of boneless chicken with your choice of sauce, mozzarella sticks - golden fried and served with a tasty marinara sauce, grilled chicken wonton tacos - zesty grilled chicken stuffed in crispy wonton shells and topped with crunchy slaw and cilantro
Entree Selection Item
Pick 2 full size Entrees: oriental chicken salad, fried chicken and Asian greens tossed with almonds in oriental vinaigrette, chicken freshcado - fire-grilled chicken breast topped with avocado relish and served with white rice. We've loaded this dish with avocado, pineapple, peppers, onions, sliced zucchini, cucumbers and more, bourbon street chicken & shrimp - cajun chicken breast grilled with blackened shrimp, garlic & thyme. With crispy red potatoes and sauteed onions & mushrooms, fiesta lime chicken - topped with mexi-ranch dressing and jack-cheddar cheese, quesadilla burger - mexi-ranch sauce, bacon, pico de gallo & shredded lettuce in a Jack & cheddar quesadilla, 7 oz. house sirloin - a petite version of our classic sirloin, three-cheese chicken penne - penne pasta, grilled chicken, bruschetta tomatoes, fresh basil and a creamy alfredo sauce, chicken tenders basket

Handcrafted Burgers

All burgers include your choice of classic or new bbq-spiced fries
Mushroom Swiss
Portobello & button mushrooms, smoky mayo & Swiss cheese
The American Standard
Pickles, bacon, onion, signature sauce & american cheese
Triple Bacon Burger
Bacon in, bacon on, bbq bacon ranch & cheddar cheese
Sweet Asian Pineapple
Pineapple, spicy sweet asian chile sauce & jack cheese

Neighborhood Burgers


Cowboy Burger
A blend of tastes worth heading west for topped with crispy onion strings, melted white cheddar cheese and applewood smoked bacon. Served on a toasted bun with BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
Quesadilla Burger
A juicy burger with our signature mexi-ranch sauce with pico de gallo and shredded lettuce. Served in a mouth-watering jack and cheddar quesadilla, contains bacon
The Classic
Lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles

Sandwiches


Artisan Grilled Chicken Ciabatta
House-made artichoke spread, tender grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, bacon, tomatoes and smoky mayo
American BLT
Six slices of applewood smoked bacon with melted american cheese on toasted Tuscan bread with smoky mayo, lettuce and tomato slices
Chicken Fajita Rollup
Chipotle chicken with mexi-ranch dipping sauce
Classic Turkey Breast
Thick slices of turkey, romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes and smoky mayo on a toasted ciabatta bun
Clubhouse Grille
Piled high with warm ham, thick-cut turkey breast, melted cheddar & jack cheeses with applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and a drizzle of our signature honey bbq sauce on freshly toasted tuscan bread
Turkey, Bacon & Avocado
Sliced turkey breast on a ciabatta bun topped with sliced avocado and jack cheese

Have it All


Chicken Freshcado
Fire-grilled chicken breast topped with avocado relish and served with white rice. We've loaded this dish with avocado, pineapple, peppers, onions, sliced zucchini, cucumbers and more
Strawberry & Avocado Salad
Arugula and romaine lettuces tossed with sliced strawberries and zesty chili lime vinaigrette, then layered with slices of grilled chicken breast and chunks of creamy avocado
Thai Shrimp Salad (Contains Peanut Sauce)
Edamame, almonds and an oriental salad blend are tossed in a chili lime vinaigrette and topped with juicy shrimp, wonton strips, peanut sauce and fresh cilantro
Roma Pepper Steak
Our chunky Roma pepper relish is piled over our 7 oz. sirloin. Served with red potatoes and a grilled Portobello mushroom cap stuffed with a creamy white wine artichoke cheese spread
Savory Cedar Salmon
Filet is fire-grilled cedar seasoning delivers a rich smoky flavor. Served with a medley of vegetables and steamed potatoes
Napa Chicken & Portobellos
Grilled chicken breast topped with portobello mushrooms & onions, red wine sauce and Parmesan cheese blend. Served over sauteed zucchini, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions & crispy red potatoes
Lemon Parmesan Shrimp
Blackened shrimp sauteed with tomatoes, onions and basil. Served over creamy rice with a decadent lemon Parmesan cream sauce
Signature Sirloin with Garlic Herb Shrimp
Signature Sirloin with garlic herb shrimp plump seasoned shrimp in a light cream sauce top this 7 oz. grilled sirloin. Served with herbed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, freshly-made bruschetta and sliced almonds

Lunch Combo

Choose any 2 to create your combo: classic soups - tomato basil soup, soup of the day, salads - house, contains bacon, caesar, spinach, contains bacon, sandwiches - classic turkey breast, american, BLT chicken fajita rollup
Selection Topping Items
Signature: soups - chicken tortilla soup, french onion soup, salads: strawberry & avocado salad, thai shrimp salad, contains peanut sauce, fiesta chicken chopped salad, grilled chicken caesar salad, oriental chicken salad , sandwiches: clubhouse grille, artisan grilled chicken ciabatta, turkey, bacon & avocado, lunch portion entrees, shrimp scampi linguine, 4-cheese mac & cheese with honey pepper chicken tenders
Classic and Classic
Classic and Signature
Signature and Signature

Sides


Green Goddess Wedge
Topped with bacon, pecans and bleu cheese
Tomato Basil Soup
Savory soup served hot with challah croutons and parmesan
Today's Soup with any Meal
French Onion Soup
Richly flavored broth topped with melted cheese and croutons
Crunchy Onion Rings
Bring the crunch with these golden fried, bread crumb-coated, thick-cut rings
Fried or Grilled Shrimp
Crisp and tasty, or grilled until tender
House Salad
Fresh salad greens, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes and your choice of dressing
Small Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our garlic caesar dressing, with shaved parmesan cheese
Top off your Baked or Mashed Potatoes
Add some rich sour cream, melted cheddar and bacon bits
Chili
Our signature sirloin chili topped with cheese, onions and jalapenos
Chicken Tortilla Soup

Kids Menu

Pick a meal, side, drink
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Grillers
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
Cheese Quesadilla
Mini Cheeseburger or Hamburger
Cheesy Bread Pizza (1/2)
Corn Dog or Hot Dog
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cheesy Grilled Chicken
Chicken Mac ?n Cheese
Chicken Quesadilla
Two Mini Cheeseburgers or Hamburgers
Cheesy Bread Pizza (Full)
Fried Shrimp
4 oz. Sirloin

Ultimate Trios


Steak Quesadilla Towers
Steak smothered with onions, pico de gallo, peppers and cheese. Rolled in a chipotle tortilla and served with spicy chipotle lime salsa
Mozzarella Sticks
Golden fried and served with a tasty marinara sauce
Cheeseburger Sliders
Juicy burgers topped with American cheese, grilled onions and signature burger sauce on toasted mini buns
Chicken Quesadilla Grande
Chipotle chicken, melted cheese and crisp bacon inside large flour tortillas
Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip
White cheddar mixed with blue moon beer and roasted garlic creates a savory dip served alongside warm pretzel sticks seasoned with sesame seeds, coarse salt and crushed red pepper. comes with honey dijon mustard sauce
Chicken Quesadilla Grande - Trios
Chipotle spice is nice when it comes on grilled chicken, melted cheese, crisp bacon, freshly-made pico de gallo and a hint of chipotle pepper all tucked inside two large flour tortillas
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Creamy spinach, artichokes and melted cheeses with spicy chipotle lime salsa and tortilla chips
Cheese Quesadilla Grande - Trios
Cheese Quesadilla Grande contains bacon
Classic Wings
An american classic, tossed in your choice of sauce
Boneless Wings
Lightly breaded boneless chicken with your choice of sauce
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Zesty grilled chicken stuffed wonton shells topped with asian slaw

Kids Menu - For Your Side


Mozzarella Sticks
GoGo squeez Applesauce
Apple Dippers with Yogurt
Vanilla Yogurt with Strawberries
House or Caesar Salad
Baby Carrots with Ranch
White Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Fries

Kids Menu - Drink


Apple Juice
Orange Tangerine Juice
Milk or Chocolate Milk
Fountain Soft Drink

Kids Menu - Still Have Room


Oreo Cookie Shake
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla also available
OREO Cookie Sundae
Chocolate or strawberry also available

Desserts


Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites, cinnamon sugar and salted caramel drizzle with creamy maple dipping sauce
Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooter
Cheesecake, graham cracker crumbs, strawberry sauce and whipped cream
Apple Chimicheesecake
Creamy cheesecake and caramel apples wrapped in a tortilla shell and lightly fried. We roll it in cinnamon sugar and place it on a bed of roasted apples. Served with ice cream and topped with caramel sauce
Mini Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites, cinnamon sugar and salted caramel drizzle with creamy maple dipping sauce
Blue Ribbon Brownie
Super moist with hunks of dark chocolate, nuts and hot fudge. Big enough to share, served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Mousse Dessert Shooter
Decadent oreo cookie pieces, chocolate mousse and whipped cream
Hot Fudge Sundae Dessert Shooter
Hot fudge drizzled over vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry
Oreo Cookie Shake
Vanilla ice cream with tons of yummy oreo cookies blended in
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae
A sundae we built for the whole table, We take a huge, warm chocolate chunk cookie, top it with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, Oreo cookie pieces and whipped cream

Refreshments


Strawberry Quencher Lemonade
Fresh strawberry slices mixed with refreshing strawberry lemonade
Frozen Lemonades
Premium lemonade blended with ice and your choice of swirled mango or wildberry puree
Flavored Iced Teas
Choose from pomegranate, raspberry, mango or kiwi flavors
Brewed Iced Tea
Brewed fresh, daily
Flavored Lemonades
Choose from pomegranate, raspberry, mango or kiwi flavors
Limeades
Choose from cherry and strawberry. Made with fresh-squeezed lime juice and lemon-lime soda
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Lemonade
Hot Tea
Invigorating and stimulating
Oreo Cookie Shake
Vanilla ice cream with tons of yummy oreo cookies blended in
Applebee's Hot Chocolate
Pepsi
Decadent Shakes
Choose from oreo cookie, chocolate, strawberry. Served with whipped cream
Tropicana Fruit Punch
Lipton Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea
Mountain Dew
Tropicana Lemonade
Coffee
Regular or decaf

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