Applebee's Gluten-Free Menu (2026): What Has No Wheat
Entrées With No Wheat Listed
| Entrée | Calories | Protein | Allergens listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 oz. Top Sirloin | 760 | 43g | Milk, soy |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (half rack) | 760 | 44g | Soy |
| 8 oz. Top Sirloin | 830 | 55g | Milk, soy |
| Blackened Cajun Salmon | 850 | 44g | Fish, milk, soy |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp | 1,010 | 57g | Milk, soy, shellfish |
| Bourbon Street Steak | 1,430 | 71g | Milk, soy |
Figures are for the plate as served, sides included. "No wheat listed" means wheat isn't among the allergens. It doesn't rule out barley or rye, and it doesn't account for the shared kitchen.
If you want one order, make it the Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs. They're the lightest of the group, tied with the 6 oz. sirloin, and soy is the only allergen listed.
Sides With No Wheat Listed
- Steamed Broccoli: 100 calories, no allergens listed.
- Garlicky Green Beans: 150 calories, no allergens listed.
- House Salad with Fat Free Italian: 160 calories, no allergens listed. Confirm there are no croutons.
- Tomato Basil Soup: 210 calories, milk.
The Fryer Problem
Applebee's fries its breaded items, like Mozzarella Sticks and Boneless Wings, in shared oil. Anything that comes out of that fryer can pick up wheat, whatever its own ingredients say. With celiac disease, skip everything fried, including fries and tortilla chips.
Where Wheat Hides
- Fiesta Lime Chicken lists wheat. Removing the tortilla strips doesn't change the allergen list, so ask the manager what else in the dish contains it.
- French Onion Soup lists wheat. Tomato Basil doesn't.
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad lists wheat, along with milk, eggs and fish.
- Oriental Chicken Salad lists wheat, soy and tree nuts.
- Every appetizer we track lists wheat: the Boneless Wings, Brew Pub Pretzels, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Mozzarella Sticks and Chicken Quesadilla.
What to Say When You Order
1. Say it's a medical need, not a preference, and ask for the manager.
2. Ask the manager to check the current allergen information for your dish. Recipes change.
3. Ask for your protein to be cooked away from buns and breaded items, and for no fried sides.
4. Order simple. The fewer sauces and toppings, the fewer things to check.
Call ahead outside the lunch and dinner rush and the manager has time to go through it properly. Numbers for our listed restaurants are in the locations directory.
Keto and Low-Carb
The Top Sirloin plates are the lowest in carbohydrate on this list, at 45g as served. The Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp is close behind at 49g, with more protein, 57g. Most of those carbs are the potatoes, so swap them for Steamed Broccoli. Every figure is on the allergen menu and the nutrition page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Applebee's have a gluten-free menu?
No. Applebee's says shared prep areas and fryer oil mean it can't guarantee any item is gluten-free.
Are Applebee's fries gluten-free?
Wheat isn't listed as an allergen, but they're cooked in shared fryer oil with breaded foods, so they aren't safe for celiac disease.
What can I eat at Applebee's with no wheat?
The Top Sirloin, Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Blackened Cajun Salmon and both Bourbon Street skillets list no wheat, along with Steamed Broccoli and Garlicky Green Beans.
Is Fiesta Lime Chicken gluten-free?
No. It lists wheat as an allergen.
Does Applebee's have gluten-free buns or pasta?
We haven't found a national gluten-free bun or pasta at Applebee's. Ask your restaurant whether it can serve a burger without the bun.
