Applebee's Brings Back Big Easy Menu with New Cajun Dishes

The limited-time menu features a Big Easy Burger and Bayou Shrimp Bowl alongside returning Bourbon Street favorites.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Applebee's is bringing back its popular Big Easy Menu for a limited time in 2026, featuring two new Cajun-inspired dishes - the Big Easy Burger and Bayou Shrimp Bowl - alongside returning fan-favorites like Bourbon Street Chicken and Andouille Sausage Penne. The Big Easy Menu is available at participating Applebee's locations nationwide starting at $11.99.

Why it matters

The return of Applebee's Big Easy Menu taps into growing consumer demand for bold, flavorful Cajun and Creole cuisine. As a major national casual dining chain, Applebee's bringing these regional flavors to locations across the country helps introduce New Orleans-style dishes to a wider audience.

The details

The new Big Easy Burger features a juicy all-beef patty topped with Pepper Jack cheese, grilled Andouille sausage, zesty citrus slaw, and spicy honey mustard on a brioche bun. The new Bayou Shrimp Bowl includes blackened shrimp, smoky Andouille sausage, Spanish rice, garlicky green beans, and sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with a creamy Cajun sauce. Returning fan-favorites include the Bourbon Street Chicken and Andouille Sausage Penne and the Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp Skillet.

  • The Big Easy Menu is available for a limited time in 2026.

The players

Applebee's

A major national casual dining restaurant chain known for its American fare and neighborhood atmosphere.

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What’s next

Customers can order items from the Big Easy Menu by dining in at their local Applebee's, or through Applebee's To Go or delivery services.

The takeaway

Applebee's is tapping into the growing popularity of Cajun and Creole cuisine by bringing back its Big Easy Menu, which features both new and returning Bourbon Street-inspired dishes. This limited-time offering gives customers a chance to enjoy bold New Orleans flavors without leaving their neighborhood.