Applebee's steaks and ribs cost $16.99 to $23.99 and run 760 to 1,430 calories. The 8 oz. Top Sirloin is the best order in the section, and one of the smartest on the whole menu: 55g of protein for 830 calories at $18.99. The Bourbon Street Steak has the most protein at 71g, and the half rack of Baby Back Ribs is the surprise low-sodium pick.
Applebee's Steak and Rib Prices
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 oz. Top Sirloin | $16.99 | 760 | 43g | 2,180mg |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (half rack) | $22.99 | 760 | 44g | 1,300mg |
| 8 oz. Top Sirloin | $18.99 | 830 | 55g | 2,310mg |
| Ribeye Steak (12 oz.) | $23.99 | 930 | n/a | n/a |
| Applebee's Riblets | $17.99 | 1,080 | n/a | n/a |
| Bourbon Street Steak | $19.99 | 1,430 | 71g | 3,430mg |
Steak prices vary a little by restaurant. Full nutrition and allergens are in the nutrition guide.
Which Steak to Order at Applebee's
Get the 8 oz. Top Sirloin, not the 6 oz. The bigger cut costs $2 more and adds only 70 calories, but it gives you 12g more protein. For 830 calories you get 55g of protein, which is hard to beat anywhere on the menu. To get that much protein from the crispy Oriental Chicken Salad, you'd eat more than twice the calories.
Want the most protein on a plate? The Bourbon Street Steak, at 71g. You pay for it with 600 more calories and 1,120mg more sodium than the 8 oz. sirloin.
Watching sodium? Order the ribs. The half rack of Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs has 1,300mg of sodium, one of the lowest of any entrée, and less than half the Bourbon Street Steak's 3,430mg. It also lists 0g of sugar despite the glaze. Nobody expects barbecue to be the low-sodium order.
The Ribeye is the splurge. At $23.99 it's the most expensive item on the menu, and a 12 oz. ribeye has the marbling to stay juicy if you like your steak cooked further.
Whatever you order, speak up about doneness. Applebee's steaks don't always come out the way you asked, and a lean sirloin that drifts past medium turns tough fast. Order one step rarer than you normally would, cut into it as soon as it arrives, and send it back if it's overcooked. It's a completely normal request.
Every Applebee's Steak and Rib Dish
Applebee's Riblets
Riblets are small pieces cut from the pork rib, slow-cooked and tossed in honey BBQ sauce, served with fries and slaw. Go in knowing there's a lot of bone and cartilage for the size of the plate; the sauce is the real draw. If you want rib meat you can actually sink your teeth into, the half rack of Baby Back Ribs is the better order.
Riblets are one of the three proteins on All You Can Eat, which ran from May 11, 2026 at $15.99 as a summer deal. No national extension has been announced since, but while it ran, unlimited riblets cost $2 less than one plate off the menu.
- $17.99 · 1,080 calories
8 oz. Top Sirloin
An 8 ounce top sirloin, grilled to order. Sirloin is a lean cut, which is why the numbers look this good, and it's also why it dries out if you cook it too far. Order it medium. Swap the starchy side for Steamed Broccoli and the plate stays under 1,000 calories.
- $18.99 · 830 calories · 55g protein · 45g carbs · 2,310mg sodium · contains milk and soy
6 oz. Top Sirloin
The same steak, smaller. 43g of protein for 760 calories. Unless you want less food, the 8 oz. is the better buy.
- $16.99 · 760 calories · 43g protein · 2,180mg sodium · contains milk and soy
Bourbon Street Steak
Cajun-seasoned sirloin with garlic butter, served sizzling with sautéed mushrooms and onions. The most protein in the section at 71g, and the heaviest plate at 1,430 calories and 3,430mg of sodium. Ask for the butter on the side if you want some control over both. Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp uses the same treatment for 420 fewer calories.
- $19.99 · 1,430 calories · 71g protein · 88g carbs · 3,430mg sodium · contains milk and soy
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Slow-cooked pork ribs with a barbecue glaze that caramelizes on the grill, with fries and coleslaw. The half rack is 760 calories, 44g of protein and 1,300mg of sodium. Swap the fries for a vegetable side to cut another 300 calories.
- $22.99 (half rack) · 760 calories · 44g protein · 1,300mg sodium · contains soy
Ribeye Steak (12 oz.)
The richest cut on the menu. Ribeye's marbling melts as it cooks, which keeps it juicier than sirloin at the same doneness. It's the most expensive item Applebee's sells, and not every restaurant carries it, so check before you set your heart on it.
- $23.99 · 930 calories
How to Order Your Steak
| Doneness | Center | Best Applebee's cut |
|---|---|---|
| Medium rare | Warm red | Any cut |
| Medium | Warm pink | 6 oz. and 8 oz. Top Sirloin |
| Medium well | A trace of pink | Ribeye |
| Well done | No pink | Ribeye only |
The cut matters more than the preference. A ribeye has enough fat to survive being cooked through. A lean sirloin doesn't, and a well-done sirloin is the most common reason people call a steak tough. If you always order well done, order the ribeye.
Steaks and Ribs To Go
Ribs travel best: the sauce keeps them moist and there's no breading to go soft. Steaks keep cooking in a closed container, so order one step under your usual doneness for Carside To Go. Fries are the weak point on any plate; mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables hold up.
For a drink, a 16 oz Miller Lite draft is 130 calories. A frozen Mucho Margarita is 650, which would nearly double an 830-calorie sirloin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an 8 oz steak at Applebee's?
The 8 oz. Top Sirloin is $18.99, with 830 calories and 55g of protein.
What are Applebee's riblets?
Short pieces of pork rib, slow-cooked and tossed in honey BBQ sauce, served with fries and slaw. They're $17.99 and 1,080 calories.
Does Applebee's have all you can eat riblets?
Applebee's announced it on May 11, 2026 at $15.99 for unlimited Riblets, Boneless Wings and Double Crunch Shrimp with endless fries, dine-in only. Call to check it's still running.
Which Applebee's steak has the most protein?
The Bourbon Street Steak at 71g. The 8 oz. Top Sirloin has 55g for 600 fewer calories.
What's the healthiest steak at Applebee's?
The 8 oz. Top Sirloin: 55g of protein for 830 calories, a lot of protein for the calories. Pair it with Steamed Broccoli.
How much is the Ribeye at Applebee's?
$23.99 for a 12 oz. Ribeye, the most expensive item on the menu, at 930 calories.
Which Applebee's entrée has the least sodium?
The half rack of Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs at 1,300mg, less than half the Bourbon Street Steak's 3,430mg.
Are Applebee's steaks gluten-free?
Both Top Sirloin cuts have no wheat in the standard build and are tagged as gluten-free options. The kitchen is shared, so they aren't safe for celiac disease. See the allergen menu.
Cajun Skillets, Sides and a Lighter Salmon Plate
For the same Cajun seasoning on chicken and shrimp, see skillets. To swap your side, see sides. And for a lighter plate with nearly as much protein, the Blackened Cajun Salmon on the seafood menu has 44g for 850 calories.