Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Menu Prices

Last updated: October 2026 · Prices cross-checked from everymenuprices.com (Oct 2026), cadencerestaurant.com, and nutritionandingredients.com 2026 state-level pricing; calories from official Cheddar's menu nutrition data (mirrored via macros.menu). Cheddar's is a Darden-owned franchise system, so prices vary by market.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a Darden-owned casual dining chain that makes its comfort food from scratch. The menu covers chicken, steaks, ribs, and seafood, with dinner entrees including two homemade sides. It is one of the more affordable sit-down chains in its class.

Quick answer: Lunch specials start at $8.59 on weekdays, while a typical dinner entree with two included sides runs $15 to $23.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Prices at a Glance

Cheapest item: Dessert Minis (Each) — $1.49
Most expensive: Ribeye Steak — $28.29
Average combo: $15 – $23
Best value pick: Weekday Lunch Specials from $8.59

Appetizers

Item	Price	Description
Santa Fe Spinach Dip	$13.29	A creamy spinach dip with Santa Fe seasoning, served with tortilla chips.
Chips and Homemade Queso	$11.29	Warm tortilla chips with scratch-made queso for dipping.
2 Dips and Tenders	$17.29	Two scratch-made dips plus a basket of hand-breaded chicken tenders.
Chicken Tender Basket	$14.29	Hand-breaded chicken tenders with two scratch-made dipping sauces.
Nachos	$16.29	A full plate of tortilla chips with cheese, seasoned beef, and classic nacho toppings.
Homemade Onion Rings	$12.29	Thick-cut onion rings battered and fried in-house, served with ranch.
Texas Cheese Fries	$11.29	French fries covered in cheese sauce, bacon, and green onions.
Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp	$9.29 – $10.29	Beer-battered shrimp tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Salads & Soups

Item	Price	Description
Grilled Chicken Salad	$17.89	Fresh greens with grilled chicken, a lighter but filling entree salad.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad	$17.89	Grilled chicken and penne tossed with romaine in creamy Caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad	$11.99 – $13.99	Grilled chicken on greens with cheddar and honey-roasted pecans.
BBQ Chicken Salad	$17.89	BBQ chicken over greens with cheese and crunchy toppings.
Baked Potato Soup	$3.79 – $6.89	Creamy baked-potato soup topped with cheese and bacon.
Tortilla Soup	$3.79 – $6.89	A chicken tortilla soup with a light Southwestern kick.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Sandwiches & Burgers

Item	Price	Description
Philly Cheesesteak	$17.89	Shaved beef with peppers, onions, and melted cheese on a hoagie roll.
Monte Cristo	$16.89	The classic stacked ham, turkey, and cheese sandwich battered and fried, dusted with sugar.
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper	$16.89	Buffalo-style tenders, cheddar, coleslaw, and pickles in a tomato tortilla.
Cheddar's Club	$16.89	Smoked ham and turkey with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato.
World Class Chicken Sandwich	$15.29	A hand-breaded chicken breast sandwich with classic toppings.
Smokehouse Burger	$15.59	A smoky beef burger topped with bacon, cheddar, and BBQ sauce.
Cheeseburger	$14.29	A half-pound beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion.
Bacon Cheeseburger	$15.59	The classic cheeseburger with crispy bacon added.
Jalapeno Cheese Burger	$15.59	Topped with jalapeños and melted cheese for a spicy kick.
Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger	$15.59	Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and Cheddar's dressing.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Chicken

Item	Price	Description
Chicken Tender Platter	$16.89	A platter of hand-breaded tenders with two dipping sauces.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie	$16.89	Flaky crust filled with creamy chicken and vegetables.
Chicken Fried Chicken	$18.99	A boneless fried chicken breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and Texas toast.
Lemon Pepper Chicken	$17.59	Grilled chicken seasoned with zesty lemon pepper.
Grilled Chicken Alfredo	$18.79	Grilled chicken over fettuccine in a creamy alfredo sauce.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Steaks & Ribs

Item	Price	Description
Smoked Baby Back Ribs	$19.99	House-smoked baby back ribs glazed with BBQ sauce.
Top Sirloin Steak	$18.29	A lean top sirloin, the most affordable steak on the menu.
Ribeye Steak	$28.29	A well-marbled 14oz ribeye, the priciest standard steak.
Steak & Shrimp Combo	$13.49 – $14.79	Top sirloin paired with seasoned grilled or fried shrimp.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Seafood

Item	Price	Description
Grilled Salmon	$23.29	A grilled salmon filet with lemon butter.
Catfish Fillets	$20.29	Cornmeal-crusted catfish filets, a Southern classic.
Beer-Battered Fried Shrimp	$21.39	Beer-battered fried shrimp with cocktail sauce.
Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa	$20.59	Grilled tilapia topped with fresh mango salsa.
Fish Tacos	$16.29	Grilled fish with slaw and chipotle sauce in soft tortillas.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Weekday Lunch Specials

Item	Price	Description
Veggie Philly	$8.59	A lighter veggie philly with mushrooms and peppers, lunch-only portion.
Classic Cheeseburger (Lunch)	$8.59	A lunch-size classic cheeseburger at a weekday price.
Classic Chicken Sandwich (Lunch)	$8.59	A smaller hand-breaded chicken sandwich for weekday lunch.
Fish and Chips (Lunch)	$9.49 – $9.99	A lunch portion of battered fish with fries.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (Lunch)	$9.49 – $9.99	A lunch-size serving of the homestyle chicken pot pie.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Sides

Item	Price	Description
Honey Butter Croissants (3)	$4.59	Three flaky croissants brushed with honey butter, a signature extra.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole	$4.59	A rich baked broccoli and cheese casserole.
Macaroni and Cheese	$4.59	Creamy macaroni and cheese, made from scratch.
Mashed Potatoes	$4.59	Whipped mashed potatoes with gravy available on request.
Loaded Baked Potato	$4.59	A baked potato loaded with cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Sweet Potato Fries	$4.59 – $4.98	Sweet potato fries with a sweet-and-savory crunch.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Desserts

Item	Price	Description
Dessert Minis (Each)	$1.49	Bite-size portions of the dessert case, sold individually.
Dessert Minis (Trio)	$3.99	Three mini desserts to sample and share.
Legendary Monster Cookie	$4.99	A giant warm monster cookie topped with ice cream.
Apple Crisp A La Mode	$4.99	Warm apple crisp served a la mode with vanilla ice cream.
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae	$5.49	Warm chocolate cake with hot fudge and ice cream.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Kids Menu

Item	Price	Description
Kids Chicken Tenders	$4.99	Hand-breaded chicken tenders with a side, sized for kids.
Kids Grilled Cheese	$4.99	A simple grilled cheese on Texas toast for little ones.
Kids Grilled Chicken	$4.99	Grilled chicken breast with a kid-friendly side.
Kids Junior Burger	$4.99	A junior-size burger with cheese.
Kids Mac & Cheese	$4.99	Creamy mac and cheese, the classic kid favorite.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Popular at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Chicken Fried Chicken $18.99 The signature homestyle plate with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and Texas toast.

Smoked Baby Back Ribs $19.99 House-smoked ribs at a price most BBQ joints cannot match.

Honey Butter Croissants (3) $4.59 The free-with-entree signature croissants guests rave about.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie $16.89 A comfort-food classic with flaky scratch-made crust.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Menu FAQs

Does Cheddar's have a lunch special?

Yes. The Weekday Lunch Specials run Monday through Friday until 3pm, starting at $8.59 — smaller portions of favorites like the cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, and pot pie, plus a free honey butter croissant.

How much does a steak dinner cost at Cheddar's?

The 6oz Top Sirloin is the budget play at around $13 to $15. A typical three-course-style dinner (appetizer, entree, side) lands in the $20 to $30 range per person.

What is a cheap way to eat at Cheddar's without a full entree?

An appetizer like the onion rings or cheese fries plus a dessert mini trio typically costs $10 to $18 and is a generous sharing option for two light eaters.

Does Cheddar's have a kids menu?

Yes, there is a dedicated kids menu with chicken tenders, grilled cheese, grilled chicken, junior burger, mac and cheese, and penne pasta — all priced around $4.99 at most locations.

Do Cheddar's entrees come with sides?

Yes. Each dinner entree comes with your choice of two made-from-scratch sides at no extra charge — things like broccoli cheese casserole, mashed potatoes, and honey butter croissants.

Prices may vary by location.