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The Most Caloric Meals From Your Favorite Chain Restaurants
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Vote up the off-the-chain meals you would definitely order from these chains.
Though it was campaigned for over many years, it wasn't until 2018 that the FDA enacted a law requiring US restaurant chains with more than 20 locations to list their calories on their menu. The issue has been hotly debated - the pro-calorie side holds that consumers deserve the right to know more about the nutritional information of their food, and that listing calories may help people make healthier, more informed choices about what they eat.
On the opposing side, it's been argued that calorie listings wrongly conflate caloric value with nutritional value - just because something is low in calories doesn't mean it's necessarily healthier than a menu item with higher calories. Other people may just not want to know.
For better or worse, our favorite US chains must now provide the calorie information on dishes - both old fan favorites and new, trendy takes. Here's the highest calorie option at each chain - which one's making your mouth water?
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Texas Roadhouse - Cactus Blossom
Our favorite flower... the Cactus Blossom! 😉
Posted by Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, April 9, 2019Calories: 2,250
What You Get: “Texas-sized” fried onion with a side of Cajun dipping sauce.
Would you order this? PSA: Eating Loaded Potato Skins at Fridays on #FridayThe13th is good luck. 😎
Posted by TGI Fridays on Friday, April 13, 2018Calories: 2,120
What You Get: Crispy white potatoes topped with melted cheddar and bacon bits. Served with Ranch sour cream topped with green onions.
Would you order this?When our crispy, juicy, Southern Fried Chicken is served, that calls for all hands on deck. Care for a bite?
Posted by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Sunday, May 30, 2021Calories: 2075 - 3,555, dependent on sides and bread selected
What You Get: Four pieces of bone-in fried chicken with honey, served with choice of two Country Sides, two buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, and butter. Steamed broccoli and biscuits are the lower calorie choices. Meanwhile, if one ordered the chicken and chose the premium side of pancakes with blueberry syrup for both sides, along with two corn muffins and butter, they'd presumably have the top calorie contender on this list.
Would you order this?Our Aussie Cheese Fries are larger than ever before 🧀 #NationalCheeseDay
Posted by Outback Steakhouse - National on Friday, June 4, 2021Calories: 2,620
What You Get: French fries topped with melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and chopped bacon with homemade ranch dressing.
Honorable Mention: As steak is the main game at Outback, there is a legendarily large 28 oz Prime Rib on some menus that comes in at 2,660, but availability appears limited. They also list a full rack of ribs at 2,940 on their nutritional menu, but it remains unclear what sides this does or does not account for.
Would you order this?Just 'cause The Whole Hog breakfast comes with allll this doesn't mean you have to share.
Posted by Bob Evans on Tuesday, February 4, 2020Calories: 1,800 - 2,000, based on how eggs are cooked and potato selection
What You Get: Two strips of crispy bacon, two sausage patties, two sausage links, one slice of hickory-smoked ham, two eggs, one hotcake, and one slice of brioche French toast with butter and syrup. Served with guest choice of golden brown home fries or hash browns.
Would you order this?So much flavor. So much Yummm. Our new limited-time Smokehouse Brisket Burger brings it.
Posted by Red Robin Gourmet Burgers on Tuesday, April 5, 2022Calories: 1,680 (with standard Steak Fries side)
What You Get: Beef patty topped with chopped smoked brisket, Whiskey River BBQ sauce, black-peppered bacon, provolone cheese, roasted jalapeños, dill pickle planks, crispy onion straws, and chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with bottomless steak fries (though for calorie purposes we're assuming there's a bottom).
Would you order this?
