Applebee's • Chicken & Entrees
Riblets Platter
Slow-cooked pork riblets glazed with signature sauce, served with fries and coleslaw
$15.99
Everything You Need to Know About the Riblets Platter
The Riblets Platter is slow-cooked pork riblets glazed with signature sauce, served with fries and coleslaw It comes in at 1140 calories with 52g of protein, and is priced at $15.99 in the Chicken & Entrees section of the Applebee's menu — about 1.40 cents per 100 calories. Applebee's is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 1,600 locations known for Triple Chocolate Meltdown, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp. Our Applebee's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Riblets Platter compares to similar Applebee's items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riblets Platter (this item) | $15.99 | 1140 | 1.40 |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp | $17.99 | 840 | 2.14 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | $14.99 | 520 | 2.88 |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | $12.99 | 840 | 1.55 |
| Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken | $16.99 | 680 | 2.50 |
Average price in the Chicken & Entrees section: $15.79. This item is above the section average.
Applebee's secret menu items
Fiesta Lime Chicken (Remake) · $14.99
Creamy lime-marinated chicken with melted cheese, tortilla strips, and fiesta rice — a discontinued fan favorite that can still be ordered as a custom modification
How to order: Ask for grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese, served on a bed of rice with pico de gallo and tortilla strips. Add a side of lime sauce.
Quesadilla Burger · $14.99
A burger patty sandwiched between two cheese quesadillas instead of a bun — extra cheesy and crispy
How to order: Order a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger and ask for it 'quesadilla style' — they'll swap the bun for two mini quesadillas.
Loaded Nacho Fries · $10.99
Crispy fries topped with seasoned beef, melted cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños — loaded nacho style
How to order: Order an order of fries and ask them to add seasoned beef, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream on top. Available in-store only.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Riblets Platter good value at Applebee's?
At $15.99, the Riblets Platter costs about 1.40 cents per 100 calories against a $15.79 average in the Chicken & Entrees section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Applebee's sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Riblets Platter at Applebee's
The Riblets Platter is available at Applebee's locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Applebee's app or third-party services. Order through the official Applebee's ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Applebee's menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Riblets Platter
- 1At 1140 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Applebee's deals — 2 for $25 Dinner Deal.
- 3Prices have trended +2.5% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Riblets Platter prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Applebee's national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $8.95 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Los Angeles: $8.65 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Chicago: $8.15 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Houston: $7.65 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Atlanta: $7.85 (Estimated — on par with national average — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Columbus: $7.50 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
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About Applebee's
Applebee's is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 1,600 locations known for Triple Chocolate Meltdown, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp. Our Applebee's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including all-you-can-eat — $15.99 unlimited, appetizers, handcrafted burgers, chicken & entrees. Current deals include 2 for $25 Dinner Deal.
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Sources
Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Applebee's website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Last reviewed: 2026-07-28.