Applebee's Half-Price Appetizers Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about Applebee's 50% off appetizer hours, qualifying starters, savings calculations, and dine-in rules.
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Available Monday through Friday. Perfect for after-work bites, casual team catchups, or early family dinners before the evening rush.
9:00 PM – Close Daily
Available 7 nights a week at most locations (some start at 10:00 PM). Dine-in with beverage purchase recommended.
Eligible Half-Price Appetizers & Exact Prices
Observed representative regular menu prices versus 50% promotional happy hour prices.
Four Key Rules to Know Before Ordering
Dine-In Priority
The 50% discount is designed primarily for dine-in patrons sitting in the bar or main dining room.
Excluded Platters
Large combination platters (such as The Classic Combo or bone-in wing samplers) are usually excluded from the half-price rate.
Beverage Guidelines
Select locations require a minimum drink purchase (soft drink, iced tea, beer, or cocktail) per table to activate half-price appetizers.
Local Time Checks
Because locations are franchised, some start late night at 9:00 PM while others begin at 10:00 PM. Verify locally.
Frequently Asked Questions: Half-Price Apps
Are Applebee's half-price appetizers available on weekends?
Yes, late-night half-price appetizers are offered 7 nights a week (including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at the vast majority of participating locations starting at 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM until close. The afternoon happy hour (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) is usually Monday through Friday only.
Can I get bone-in wings half price?
Most locations include Boneless Wings at the 50% discount rate ($6.24). Bone-In wings may either be excluded or discounted at a lower rate due to the higher wholesale cost of fresh chicken wings. Check with your server for local store policy.
Can you combine half-price apps with coupons or other specials?
Generally no. Franchise policy usually stipulates that promotional discounts cannot be combined with dollar-off coupons, military discounts, or 2 for $25 combos on the same order.