Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A complimentary meal was provided for my review.

I have not been to Applebee’s in a few years, the last time was on Veteran’s Day and my husband insisted on going so he could get his free meal. It seemed like your standard chain burger restaurant.

Today our visit changed my opinion for Applebee’s overall. The atmosphere and new menu were just make the whole restaurant colorful and family friendly.
First I just loved the way the restaurant was decorated. Each wall was decorated and dedicated to different things around Long Island. The wall where we were sitting was decorated with events like the Tulip Festival and information about Walt Whitman. Both are a big part of our local area and Walt Whitman Birthplace attraction is right across from AppleBee’s in Huntington Station NY.  As soon as we walked in we were welcomed by the most friendly people and were seated to accustom our family. The Manager and staff were so pleasant.

Kids Menu:
It always seems like every time we go out to eat my kids are only eating French Fries. With the revamped Kids Menu, They have new menu options and tons of sides to choose from. The side options are great instead of fries you can choose from things like:

• Yogurt and Strawberries
• Mozzarella Sticks
• salad
• White Rice
• Baby Carrots with Ranch
• And more

My daughter decided on the Cheesy Bread Pizza (a new menu item) with a side of yogurt and strawberries.  You can choose 1/2 a pizza or whole.  She loved it and said it was very delicious.  She also chose a new drink option they have and thought it was very sweet, The Strawberry Lemonade.

New Menu Options:

Applebee’s brings New Flavors Of Summer to their menu including

• Freshcado Chicken
• Grilled Vidalia Onion Sirloin
• Strawberry and Avocado salad
• and many more

There were so many new menu items it was hard to choose just what I wanted, but I decided on the new Chicken Freshcado.                                                
The Chicken Freshcado is a fire grilled chicken breast with avocado relish and served with rice. The dish also includes avocado, pineapple, peppers, onions, zucchini, and more.  Freshcado Chicken is also part of Applebee’s Weight Watchers Menu items at only 440 calories

The Chicken Freshcado had a great citrus taste and was just a bit spicy from some of the vegetables. It’s also a large portion, I could barely finish it myself.

My husband chose the Citrus Lime Sirloin another new menu item.                           The Citrus Lime Sirloin is a grilled sirloin placed over crispy red potatoes and a vegetable blend. Drizzled with citrus lime sauce and then topped with cilantro and lime juice.

He was very impressed with this dish and thought it was very delicious. The steak was very juicy and the lime juice gave it just the right touch. It is also a dairy free meal option.

New Dessert
For Dessert they have their classic brownie bites and cookie sundaes, but for a limited time they are re-introducing  The Butter Pecan Blondie.

The Butter Pecan Blondie is a a delicious blast from the past.  Baked With nuts and topped with ice cream, glazed pecans, cream cheese sauce and served sizzling.

I have never eaten a sizzling dessert before. I was a little nervous, but it was the best thing I have ever tasted. In all seriousness, it was delicious. The pecans, pumpkin bread, cream cheese sauce and ice cream just blended so well together.

What Applebee’s new menu item are you most excited to try?