The Applebee's Date Night Pass will likely return in early February 2027. We expect it to be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027, based on what we've saw the few two years.
The fourth annual Applebee's Date Night Pass winners were notified on Monday, Feb. 9, 2025. There were a total of 3,000 passes available for $100. Each pass gets you $50 to spend at Applebee's every month for a full year (that's $600 of free food).
To prep for the 2027 return, here's how to register, how to use the pass, and how to use Applebee's deals to get the absolute most out of the Date Night Pass if you're lucky enough to be able to buy one.
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How to Register for Applebee's Date Night Pass
All members of the Club Applebee's loyalty program can register on the Applebee's website when the promotion is announced in early February.
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Sign up for the free Club Applebee's Rewards program.
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You'll receive an email from Applebee's to register your account for the random drawing.
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Check your email to see if you were selected in the random drawing.
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If you were selected, you have the option to purchase a Date Night Pass.
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Purchase the pass, and Applebee's will send you a physical Date Night Pass card that reloads every month.
If you purchase one of the Date Night Passes, it's redeemable for 12 visits between March 1 and Feb. 28 of the following year.
How to Use Applebee's Date Night Pass
If you're one of the lucky winners to receive an email and purchase the Date Night Pass, congratulations! You'll have $50 to spend every month at Applebee's for an entire year.
Using the pass is simple:
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Present your Date Night Pass to your server when you order in-restaurant.
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Or use the 10-digit code to order online or via the Applebee's app (IOS/Google) for to-go orders.
What can you buy with a Date Night Pass?
The Applebee's Date Night Pass is $50 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks. While the Date Night Pass isn't valid with other offers and promotions, I did confirm that you can use it on Applebee's deals featured on the menu.
For a simple date night, I highly recommend checking out their 2-for-$25 deal. You'll get an appetizer to share, two entrees, and drinks for $25 apiece, so you'd spend $50 on a meal for two.
If you're looking to feed a family of four with the Date Night Pass, check out the Really Big Meal Deal menu with sandwiches, fries, and drinks starting at just $9.99. Even if you upgraded to their premium sandwich meals at $12.99 apiece, you could still feed a family of four while spending just $1.96, plus tip and tax ($12.99 x 4 = $51.96).
If you want to take this $50 even further, here are a few more combos to try:
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Appetizer Spread: Appetizer Combo (regularly $15.29*), Beef Nachos (regularly $12.29*), Sizzlin' Caramel Apple Pie (regularly $5.99*), Triple Chocolate Meltdown (regularly $7.29*), and two drinks (regularly $1.99 each*) — TOTAL COST: $44.84
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Surf & Turf: Two Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloins (regularly $20.59*) and two drinks (regularly $1.99 each*) — TOTAL COST: $45.16
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Pasta Date Night: Broccoli Chicken Alfredo (regularly $15.29*), Three Cheese Chicken Penne (regularly $15.29*), two drinks (regularly $1.99 each*), Sizzlin' Caramel Apple Pie (regularly $5.99*), and Triple Chocolate Meltdown (regularly $7.29*) — TOTAL COST: $47.84
*Prices vary by location.
Date Night Pass FAQs
How do I get a Date Night Pass?
The Date Night Passes are only for Club Applebee's members who are randomly selected from a drawing on Feb. 14 and then purchase the Date Night Pass for $100.
What if I don't spend the $50 each month?
This is a use it or lose it scenario, so get your money's worth. The balance won't roll over if it's not spent, so use it up.
Can I use the pass for delivery?
No. This pass isn't valid on delivery or third-party delivery services. It's valid only on dine-in and to-go orders.
How do I know my monthly balance?
You'll receive a monthly email from Applebee's with information on your card balance and usage. You can also contact guest.relations@applebees.com at any time with questions.
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