Updated Menu 2026

Cheddars Menu With Prices

Every category with real prices, calories, and honest tips — from family bundles to slow-smoked ribs, all in one place.

Family Bundles Appetizers Lunch Chicken Steaks & Ribs Seafood Drinks

It is Friday evening, you are tired after work, and the kids are asking to eat out. You search for the Cheddars menu and open three pages. One shows a family bundle at one price, another shows a higher one, and none of them explain when the lunch deals end.

This guide gives you the answers in one place. You get every menu category with prices, calories, and honest tips on what is worth ordering. We also mark where costs change by location, so the bill at your table holds no surprises.

Cheddars Menu With Prices

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is a full service restaurant that began in Arlington, Texas, in 1979. Darden Restaurants has owned it since 2017. Most of the food is made in the restaurant, from hand breaded tenders to slow smoked ribs. Most dinner entrees cost about $11 to $18 and include two sides. Weekday lunch specials start at $8.79, and two Honey Butter Croissants cost just $1.99.

Menu Category	Typical Price Range
Honey Butter Croissants (two)	$1.99
Appetizers	$7 to $13
Weekday lunch specials	$8.79 to $11
Burgers and sandwiches	$10 to $13.50
Dinner entrees	$11 to $18
Steaks and ribs	$14 to $24
Kids meals	$5.50 to $7
Family bundles	$30 to $50

Prices and calories in this guide come from several current listings, so your restaurant may differ by a dollar or two. Calories also change with the sides you choose. Check cheddars.com for your own location before you order.

Family Bundles

Family bundles are takeout meals for four to six people. Each one comes with family size sides, and most locations add Honey Butter Croissants. You can also add a salad or a gallon of tea or lemonade.

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Chicken Tender Bundle

$29.49–$31.494,120 Calories

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Salmon and Tenders Bundle

$37.49–$39.494,020 Calories

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Grilled Salmon Bundle

$39.49–$41.493,580 Calories

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Baby Back Ribs & Tenders Bundle

$42.49–$43.494,450 Calories

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House Smoked Baby Back Ribs Bundle

$49.49–$50.494,860 Calories

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Family House Salad

$9.79–$10.29520 Calories

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Gallon Iced Tea

$5.790 Calories

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Gallon Lemonade

$5.791,540 Calories

The Chicken Tender Bundle works out to about $5 to $8 per person, which beats ordering separate plates. Some locations run limited deals on it, so check your restaurant first.

Shareable Appetizers & Starters

Cheddar’s appetizers are made for sharing. Most plates feed three or four people, so one starter is usually enough for the table.

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Honey Butter Croissants (two)

$1.99440 Calories

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Chips and Homemade Queso

$7.29–$7.491,180 Calories

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Homemade Onion Rings

$8.491,310 Calories

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Wisconsin Cheese Bites

$8.99960 Calories

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Santa Fe Spinach Dip

$8.99–$9.491,250 Calories

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Buffalo Beer Battered Shrimp

$9.99980 Calories

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Cheddar’s Queso Fries

$10.791,670 Calories

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Cheddar’s Trio Sampler

$12.992,140 Calories

The Trio Sampler is the best first-visit pick because you taste three starters at once. Queso Fries are the heaviest single item here, and both the Chips and Queso and the Spinach Dip come with tortilla chips.

Salads & Soup

A small but useful section for lighter meals. Dressings are made in the restaurant, and most salads are built around chicken.

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Baked Potato Soup

$3.99–$4.49420 Calories

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Side House Salad

$3.99180 Calories

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Side Caesar Salad

$3.99260 Calories

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Caesar Pasta Salad

$10.99–$12.991,120 Calories

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Crispy Chicken Tender Salad

$12.29–$12.791,480 Calories

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Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad

$12.99–$13.791,360 Calories

The Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad is the most popular pick. Baked Potato Soup is the only soup, and it contains bacon. A side salad can replace one of your two entree sides.

Weekday Lunch Menu

Lunch specials run Monday to Friday, from opening until 3 PM. They are not offered on Saturday or Sunday, and prices start at $8.79.

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Veggie Philly

$8.79760 Calories

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Classic Cheeseburger

$8.79890 Calories

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Classic Chicken Sandwich

$8.79820 Calories

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Fish and Chips

$9.991,210 Calories

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Cajun Chicken Bowl

$9.99940 Calories

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

$9.99980 Calories

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Philly Cheesesteak

$10.991,040 Calories

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Grilled White Fish

$10.99620 Calories

The Veggie Philly is the only meat-free special, and the Grilled White Fish is the lightest plate. Aim to be seated by 2:30 PM so you do not miss the 3 PM cutoff.

Chicken Menu

Chicken is the heart of the Cheddars menu — hand breaded tenders, creamy comfort plates, and grilled dishes. Most entrees include two sides.

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No. 8 Special Chicken Tender Platter

$12.49–$13.491,560 Calories

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

$11.49–$12.491,040 Calories

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Lemon Pepper Chicken

~$13.99860 Calories

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Country Fried Chicken

$13.79–$14.791,680 Calories

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Grilled Chicken Alfredo

$14.49–$15.491,620 Calories

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Key West Chicken and Shrimp

$14.79–$15.79980 Calories

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Dijon Chicken and Mushrooms

$15.49–$15.99910 Calories

The No. 8 Special is the dish Cheddar’s is best known for — choose classic, Buffalo, or honey hot. For something creamy but not fried, order the Dijon Chicken and Mushrooms.

Steaks & Ribs Menu

Every steak is center cut and grilled over an open flame. Baby back ribs are smoked slowly in the restaurant and finished with honey BBQ sauce. Every plate includes two sides.

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6 oz Fire Grilled Sirloin

$13.99–$14.99760 Calories

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8 oz Fire Grilled Sirloin

$15.99–$16.99840 Calories

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Baby Back Ribs, Half Rack

$16.49–$17.491,420 Calories

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Baby Back Ribs, Full Rack

~$24.992,100 Calories

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Country Fried Steak

$14.79–$15.291,670 Calories

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14 oz Ribeye

$23.49–$23.991,180 Calories

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7 oz Filet

~$22.49720 Calories

A half rack is plenty for one person. The 8 oz sirloin costs about two dollars more than the 6 oz. The filet is a limited-time item, so ask before you plan around it.

Seafood Menu

Seafood ranges from light grilled plates to crispy fried platters. Salmon can be grilled, blackened, or bourbon glazed. The white fish is farmed swai, which tastes mild.

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Grilled White Fish

$13.99–$14.99640 Calories

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Cornmeal White Fish Platter

~$14.99980 Calories

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Beer Battered Fish and Shrimp Platter

$14.49–$15.491,320 Calories

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Grilled Salmon

$14.79–$15.79880 Calories

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Beer Battered Shrimp Platter

$15.49–$16.491,260 Calories

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Grilled Shrimp Alfredo

$15.99–$16.991,580 Calories

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Bourbon Glazed Salmon and Shrimp

$16.99–$17.991,040 Calories

Bourbon Glazed Salmon and Shrimp is the favorite for guests who want a bit of both. Grilled Salmon and Grilled White Fish are the lighter picks.

Combination Platters

Need two favorites at once? These plates put two proteins on one plate. Shrimp can be grilled or beer battered, and every plate comes with two sides.

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Chicken Tenders and Shrimp

$16.29–$17.291,420 Calories

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Top Sirloin and Chicken Tenders

$17.99–$18.991,540 Calories

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Top Sirloin and Shrimp

$17.99–$18.991,320 Calories

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Half Rack of Ribs and Chicken Tenders

$19.99–$20.991,890 Calories

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Half Rack of Ribs and Shrimp

$20.49–$21.491,760 Calories

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Top Sirloin and Ribs

$23.99–$24.991,980 Calories

A sirloin and shrimp plate costs about $4 more than the sirloin alone. Sirloin and Ribs is the biggest meal, and many guests take half home.

Sandwiches & Half-Pound Burgers

Every burger is a half-pound patty, and each plate comes with fries. Burgers are cooked medium well unless you ask for something else.

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Classic Cheeseburger

$9.99–$10.99980 Calories

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Smokehouse Burger

$11.49–$12.491,240 Calories

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Bacon Cheeseburger

$11.99–$12.991,180 Calories

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Monte Cristo

$11.99–$12.991,490 Calories

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Buffalo Chicken Wrapper

$12.79–$13.49980 Calories

The Smokehouse Burger brings BBQ sauce, bacon, and sauteed onions. The Monte Cristo is battered, fried, and served with raspberry preserves and powdered sugar, so plan to share it.

Comfort Food Menu

This section feels the most like a home kitchen. Plates like meatloaf and pot pie come in generous portions.

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Vegetable Plate

$10.49–$11.49620 Calories

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Spasagna

$10.99–$11.991,280 Calories

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

$11.49–$12.491,040 Calories

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Homestyle Meatloaf

$13.99–$14.991,120 Calories

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Grilled Pork Chops

$13.99–$14.79980 Calories

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Steak Tips

$14.49–$14.991,040 Calories

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Country Fried Steak

$14.79–$15.291,670 Calories

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New Orleans Pasta

$15.29–$16.291,680 Calories

Spasagna layers spaghetti with four cheeses, Alfredo, and marinara. The Vegetable Plate is the best meatless dinner, though green beans and red beans and rice can contain pork. New Orleans Pasta has real Cajun heat — ask for it milder if you prefer.

Homestyle Sides

Every dinner entree includes two sides, and they are made from scratch. Most cost $2.99 on their own.

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Fresh Steamed Broccoli

$2.9990 Calories

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Sweet Baby Carrots

$2.99140 Calories

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Southern Green Beans

$2.99150 Calories

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Buttered Off-the-Cob Corn

$2.99190 Calories

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Seasoned Rice

$2.99210 Calories

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Idaho Mashed Potatoes

$2.99240 Calories

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Freshly Made Coleslaw

$2.99260 Calories

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Red Beans and Rice

$2.99280 Calories

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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

$2.99310 Calories

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Loaded Baked Potato

$2.99360 Calories

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French Fries

$2.99420 Calories

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Cheese and Bacon Mashed Potatoes

$4.48420 Calories

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Loaded Baked Potato with Bacon

$3.98440 Calories

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Queso and Bacon French Fries

$4.48640 Calories

Pick one rich side and one light side for a balanced plate. Broccoli Cheese Casserole and Idaho Mashed Potatoes are fan favorites, while broccoli, carrots, and green beans keep calories low.

Kids Menu

The kids menu is for children 12 and under. Most plates include a side and a drink.

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Grilled Cheese

$5.49–$5.99480 Calories

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Penne Pasta

$5.49–$5.99490 Calories

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Chicken Tenders

$6.49–$6.99540 Calories

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Junior Burger

$6.49–$6.99520 Calories

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Grilled Chicken

$6.49–$6.99360 Calories

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Fried Shrimp

$6.49–$6.99560 Calories

Chicken Tenders are the safest pick for picky eaters. Grilled Cheese and Penne Pasta cost the least, and the Grilled Chicken is the lightest meal on the whole menu.

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Gluten Sensitive Menu

Cheddar’s marks a gluten sensitive list across salads, steaks, ribs, burgers, chicken, seafood, and sides — including the Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad, Grilled Salmon, Fire Grilled Sirloin, and Baby Back Ribs. The kitchen is not gluten free, though; batters and breading share the same space, so guests with celiac disease should speak with a manager first.

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Nutrition & Allergens

Calories depend heavily on your sides, which is why numbers differ across the web. For lighter meals, try Grilled White Fish, Grilled Salmon, Lemon Pepper Chicken, or the 6 oz sirloin with steamed broccoli. Tell your server about any allergy when you order, since ingredients can vary by location.

Desserts

The dessert list is short and focused on classics. Most desserts are big enough for two or more people.

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Fried Apple Pie

$6.49–$6.99620 Calories

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Classic Cheesecake

$6.49–$6.99720 Calories

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Carrot Cake

$7.29–$7.79780 Calories

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Legendary Monster Cookie

$7.49–$7.99890 Calories

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Hot Fudge Cake Sundae

$8.29–$8.79980 Calories

The Monster Cookie is baked to order and served with ice cream and hot fudge. The Hot Fudge Cake Sundae is the biggest dessert, so split it.

Teas, Lemonades & Soft Drinks

Cheap soft drinks with free refills on teas, lemonades, and sodas at most locations.

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Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

$2.990–140 Calories

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Hand Crafted Lemonade

$2.99120–180 Calories

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Soft Drinks

$2.990–160 Calories

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Gallon Iced Tea (to go)

$5.790 Calories

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Gallon Lemonade (to go)

$5.791,540 Calories

Bar Drinks

The bar adds margaritas, frozen swirls, sangria, and the house cocktail. Alcohol is served only to guests of legal drinking age, and selections vary by location.

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Texas Margarita

$6.99260 Calories

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Berry Smash Sangria

$6.99220 Calories

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Texas Frozen Swirl

$7.49~290 Calories

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Maui Margarita

$7.99280 Calories

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Cheddar’s Painkiller

$8.99360 Calories

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El Patron Margarita

$10.99340 Calories

The Painkiller is made with Pusser’s rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and orange juice, with a toasted coconut rim. Each guest is limited to two because the sweet flavors hide how strong it is.

How to Order Cheddar’s Online

Ordering on the website or app keeps your price close to the menu price. Follow these steps:

Visit cheddars.com or open the Cheddar’s app.

Choose Order Now and enter your ZIP code or city.

Select your restaurant and pick Pickup or Delivery, if available.

Add your food, sides, and any options to the cart.

Review the prices, fees, and location.

Enter your contact and payment details, then place the order.

Delivery runs through third party apps at many locations, and fees plus higher menu prices raise the total. Delivery makes the most sense for a large order, where the fees spread across more people.

Cheddar’s Hours

Most Cheddar’s restaurants open at 11 AM every day. Closing time depends on the day, and hours can shift by location and holiday.

Day	Opens	Closes
Monday to Thursday	11:00 AM	10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday	11:00 AM	11:00 PM
Sunday	11:00 AM	10:00 PM

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Good to Know

Cheddar’s does not serve breakfast, so lunch is the first meal of the day. Standard reservations are not taken, but many locations offer an online waitlist. Friday and Saturday from about 6–8 PM are busiest, so join the waitlist before you leave home.

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Cheddar’s Near Me

Use the locator on cheddars.com or a maps app to find the closest restaurant. It shows the address, phone number, and current hours. Confirm your hours and menu before you leave, since both can differ from one restaurant to the next.

What to Order at Cheddar’s

The best order depends on who is at the table. These picks cover the most common situations:

✓First visit: Honey Butter Croissants + the No. 8 Special Tender Platter.

✓Best value: The weekday lunch Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (~$9.99).

✓Comfort food: Homestyle Meatloaf or Spasagna.

✓Lighter meal: Grilled Salmon or Dijon Chicken with steamed broccoli.

✓Big appetite: Top Sirloin and Ribs, with half boxed for later.

✓Family night: The Chicken Tender Bundle with a gallon of tea.

✓Dessert: One Monster Cookie to share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest item on the Cheddars menu?

Honey Butter Croissants are the cheapest item at about $1.99 for two. For a full meal, lunch specials start at $8.79.

What time does the Cheddar’s lunch menu end?

Lunch specials end at 3 PM, Monday to Friday. Orders after that are charged at dinner prices.

Does Cheddar’s serve breakfast?

No. The restaurant opens at 11 AM, and lunch is the first meal.

Does Cheddar’s have a kids menu?

Yes. Kids meals are for children 12 and under and cost about $5.49 to $6.99.

Does Cheddar’s have gluten sensitive options?

Yes, but the kitchen is not gluten free. Guests with celiac disease should speak with a manager first.

Does Cheddar’s offer family bundles?

Yes. Bundles feed four to six people and start at about $30.

Does Cheddar’s offer delivery?

Many locations deliver through third party apps. Fees and higher menu prices apply.

Does Cheddar’s take reservations?

Standard reservations are not offered, but many locations have an online waitlist.

Why is there a two drink limit on the Painkiller?

The cocktail is strong but tastes sweet, so the limit keeps guests from drinking more than they planned.

Are prices the same at every location?

No. Prices shift by state and restaurant, so check your own menu on cheddars.com.

Final Thoughts

The Cheddars menu gives you a lot of food for a fair price, and it rewards a little planning. Order at weekday lunch, choose light sides, and share the big starters and desserts. Those three habits keep the bill and the portions under control.

Families do well with a tender bundle, solo diners with a lunch special, and first timers with the croissants and the No. 8 Special. Prices and calories can change by location, so check your own restaurant before you go.