Denny’s Dinner Menu Prices & Sizzling Skillets (2026)
A 2026 guide to Denny’s dinner plates, sizzling skillets, steaks, fish, sides, and late-night diner meals. Prices, calories, and item links are included. This hub covers beef, chicken, fish, and vegetable dinners. Pork dishes such as sausage skillets, bacon salads, and chorizo plates are not listed here.
The Underrated Denny’s Dinner Experience
Most people still picture Denny’s as a breakfast stop: buttermilk pancakes, coffee, and the Grand Slam. The dinner menu is the other half of that diner. It is built for families, seniors, travelers, and anyone who wants a plated meal with two sides instead of a slam.
In 2026, Denny’s dinner prices still sit below a sit-down steakhouse for a 13 oz T-Bone, pot roast, or grilled chicken plate. Many locations stay open all day, so the same dinner is available at 6 p.m. or 2 a.m. See late-night hours and the store locator before you go.
Classic dinners usually include two sides and bread. Skillets arrive in a hot pan with potatoes or rice already in the build. This page lists the beef, chicken, fish, and vegetable dinners we publish as item guides. If you need a no-pork plate, skip sausage, bacon, and chorizo items on the in-store menu and confirm gravies and soups locally.
Use the table of contents below, then jump to prices, sides, desserts, or the FAQ. Item pages have the full build, calorie range, and comparison notes.
Denny’s Dinner Menu: Classic Dinners & Comfort Favorites
Classic dinners are plated entrees with two sides and dinner bread. They are the pot roast, steak, chicken, and fish plates most people mean when they search Denny’s dinner menu. Prices below are estimated 2026 ranges and vary by franchise.
Country-Fried Steak Dinner
Price: $11.99–$14.99 | Calories: 780–1,540
A breaded beef chopped steak with country gravy, two sides, and bread. This is the dinner version of the breakfast country-fried steak plate. The steak itself is beef. Country gravy recipes can vary, so ask locally if you need a no-pork gravy.
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast
Price: $12.99–$15.99 | Calories: 620–1,370
Slow-cooked beef with mushrooms, caramelized onions, and gravy, plus two sides and bread. This is the homestyle plate on the dinner board. Calories swing with mashed potatoes versus broccoli or salad.
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
Price: $11.99–$13.99 | Calories: 850–1,610
Two grilled chicken breasts with Greek herbs, tomato bruschetta, and feta, plus two sides and bread. A chicken dinner without a skillet pan. No pork is listed on this build.
13 oz T-Bone Steak
Price: $17.99–$21.99 | Calories: 710–1,470
The largest steak dinner on this list: a seasoned 13 oz T-Bone with two sides and bread. No eggs on this plate; steak and eggs is the breakfast version. Beef only.
Sirloin Steak
Price: $13.99–$16.99 | Calories: 580–1,340
An 8 oz USDA Select sirloin with two sides and bread. Use this when you want a steak dinner without the T-Bone price. Usually several dollars under the 13 oz cut.
Wild Alaska Salmon
Price: $12.99–$15.99 | Calories: 560–1,320
Grilled wild-caught Alaska salmon with garlic and herbs, two sides, and bread. The lighter fish plate on the dinner menu. Pair with broccoli and a house salad if you want to keep the plate lean.
Tilapia Ranchero
Price: $10.99–$13.49 | Calories: 520–1,280
Seasoned white fish with pico de gallo and avocado, plus two sides and bread. Usually a couple of dollars under the salmon plate. Confirm whether the fillet is grilled or pan-cooked at your diner.
Premium Chicken Tenders
Price: $10.99–$13.49 | Calories: 700–900
Breaded white-meat chicken tenders, usually served with fries and a dipping sauce such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue. A simple chicken dinner when you do not want a steak or skillet. Availability and sauce list vary by location.
Denny’s Sizzling Skillets Menu
Skillets arrive in a hot pan. Potato-based skillets use red-skinned potatoes, peppers, and onions. The Gouda skillets use whole-grain rice, broccoli, and cheese sauce. This section lists chicken, beef, and vegetable skillets only. Sausage and chorizo skillets are omitted.
The dedicated skillet hub is Denny’s Sizzling Skillets.
Bourbon Chicken Skillet
Price: $11.99–$14.99 | Calories: ~870
Two grilled chicken breasts with bourbon glaze, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and red-skinned potatoes. Sweet-savory, not a heat skillet. Ask for the glaze on the side if you want less sugar.
Fit Fare Veggie Skillet
Price: $9.49–$11.99 | Calories: ~370
Red-skinned potatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, and egg whites. The meatless skillet on this list and the lowest-calorie skillet we publish. No pork in the listed build.
Smoky Gouda Chicken & Broccoli
Price: $11.99–$14.49 | Calories: ~810
Chicken, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and broccoli over whole-grain rice with Gouda cheese sauce. A rice skillet, not a potato skillet. Cheese sauce is the main calorie driver.
Smoky Gouda Prime Rib & Broccoli
Price: $12.99–$15.49 | Calories: ~840
Prime rib with the same Gouda, broccoli, and rice build as the chicken version. Beef, not pork. Compare it with Slow-Cooked Pot Roast if you want a plated roast instead of a skillet.
Mac n’ Cheese Brisket Skillet
Price: $13.49–$16.49 | Calories: 1,100–1,400
Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with chopped beef brisket. A heavy, late-night skillet. Availability is location-dependent. The protein listed here is beef brisket.
Dinner Starters, Nachos & House Salad
These starters do not list pork in the published build. Skip Cobb and Caesar salads on the in-store menu if they include bacon. Rotating soups can include bacon or ham; ask what is in the pot before you order.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Price: $6.99–$8.49 | Calories: 570–800
Six fried mozzarella sticks, usually with marinara. A simple cheese starter.
Chips & Queso
Price: $5.49–$6.99 | Calories: ~590
Tortilla chips with warm queso. The cheapest warm starter on this list. Zesty Nachos are the loaded beef version.
Zesty Nachos
Price: $6.49–$11.49 | Calories: 880–1,670
Chips with Cheddar, queso, seasoned beef, pico, and sour cream. Full or half portion. No pork listed on this build.
House Salad
Price: $4.99–$7.99 | Calories: Varies
Iceberg mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, Cheddar, croutons, and dressing. Add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a meal. Do not add bacon if you want to keep it pork-free.
Denny’s Dinner Menu With Prices 2026
Prices vary by location and franchise. Calories are for the published build; two sides can swing the total by several hundred calories. See the nutrition guide and allergen guide before ordering.
| Dinner item | Estimated price (2026) | Calories | Protein type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country-Fried Steak Dinner | $11.99–$14.99 | 780–1,540 | Beef |
| Slow-Cooked Pot Roast | $12.99–$15.99 | 620–1,370 | Beef |
| Mediterranean Grilled Chicken | $11.99–$13.99 | 850–1,610 | Chicken |
| 13 oz T-Bone Steak | $17.99–$21.99 | 710–1,470 | Beef |
| Sirloin Steak | $13.99–$16.99 | 580–1,340 | Beef |
| Wild Alaska Salmon | $12.99–$15.99 | 560–1,320 | Fish |
| Tilapia Ranchero | $10.99–$13.49 | 520–1,280 | Fish |
| Premium Chicken Tenders | $10.99–$13.49 | 700–900 | Chicken |
| Bourbon Chicken Skillet | $11.99–$14.99 | ~870 | Chicken |
| Fit Fare Veggie Skillet | $9.49–$11.99 | ~370 | Vegetarian |
| Smoky Gouda Chicken & Broccoli | $11.99–$14.49 | ~810 | Chicken |
| Smoky Gouda Prime Rib & Broccoli | $12.99–$15.49 | ~840 | Beef |
| Mac n’ Cheese Brisket Skillet | $13.49–$16.49 | 1,100–1,400 | Beef |
| Zesty Nachos | $6.49–$11.49 | 880–1,670 | Beef |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | $6.99–$8.49 | 570–800 | Cheese |
| Chips & Queso | $5.49–$6.99 | ~590 | Cheese |
| House Salad | $4.99–$7.99 | Varies | Salad |
Prices and calories vary by location. Allergen codes on item pages use W=Wheat, M=Milk, E=Egg, Y=Soy. Tell your server about allergies before you order.
Denny’s Dinner Sides & Menu Options
Most classic dinners include two sides. Starches include mashed potatoes, red-skinned mashed potatoes, wavy fries, and sometimes onion rings for an upcharge. Vegetables include petite corn, steamed broccoli, and a garden or house salad.
Broccoli without extra butter is the lightest vegetable side. A house salad works as a dinner side or a light plate with added chicken or salmon.
Skip bacon bits on loaded mashed potatoes if you want a no-pork plate. Macaroni and cheese is a premium starch upgrade at many diners and does not list pork in the cheese pasta itself.
Side choice drives the calorie range on steak, pot roast, and fish dinners more than the protein does. Fries plus mashed potatoes will land higher than broccoli plus salad.
Denny’s Desserts After Dinner
After a steak or skillet, most tables split one dessert. The full sweet menu lives on the Denny’s dessert menu.
New York Style Cheesecake
Price: $4.99–$5.99 | Calories: 430–470
Dense cheesecake on a graham crust. Add strawberry topping if you want a sweeter slice.
OREO Milkshake
Price: $5.99–$7.99 | Calories: ~1,050
A hand-spun cookie shake. Use it as a dessert or as the drink with a lighter dinner such as salmon or tilapia.
Warm chocolate desserts
Many locations also serve a warm chocolate lava cake or a brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream. Availability changes by diner. Check the dessert menu at your table.
Denny’s Late-Night Dinner Menu
Many Denny’s restaurants run 24 hours, so dinner is not limited to evening. A T-Bone, pot roast, or skillet can be ordered after a late shift. Confirm hours on the hours page and late-night guide, because some stores close overnight.
Late night is also when breakfast-for-dinner still works. A stack of buttermilk pancakes or a Classic Burger sits on the same ticket as a steak dinner.
Sodium & Nutrition Warning
Diner dinners are salty. Gravies, cheese sauces, and skillet seasoning can push a plate past the daily sodium target in one sitting. A Country-Fried Steak dinner with gravy and mashed potatoes can land near 3,000 mg of sodium.
Wild Alaska Salmon or Tilapia Ranchero with broccoli and a house salad is the lighter path. Ask for gravy and Gouda sauce on the side. Drink water with heavy plates. Review numbers on the nutrition page.
Denny’s Senior Discount & Dinner Savings
Denny’s often offers an AARP or 55+ discount that applies to the check, including dinner entrees. A typical published rate is 15% off for eligible guests, but participating locations and ID rules change. Read the senior discount guide before you go, and ask at the register.
Value also comes from two-side dinners versus a steakhouse entrée, and from splitting a skillet or nachos. Kids pricing is on the kids menu deals page.
Denny’s vs. Cracker Barrel: The Dinner Battle
Both chains sell country-fried steak and pot roast. Cracker Barrel usually wins on a rustic dining-room feel and a longer vegetable-plate list. Denny’s wins on hours and mix: one table can order a T-Bone, a Gouda chicken skillet, and a Classic Burger.
Cracker Barrel often closes by 9 or 10 p.m. Many Denny’s locations stay open later or overnight. Highway exits and urban corners also favor Denny’s for travelers. For a mapped store, use the Denny’s store locator.
Choose Cracker Barrel for a Southern country-store meal. Choose Denny’s for late hours, mixed tickets, and a skillet that stays hot on the table.
Pros & Cons of Denny’s Dinners
The Pros
- All-day dinner: Steaks, pot roast, and skillets are not limited to evening at most stores.
- Range: Beef, chicken, fish, and a vegetable skillet on one menu.
- Senior value: AARP or 55+ savings can apply to the dinner check.
- Two sides: You can keep a plate lighter with broccoli and salad.
- Portions: Most dinners are large enough to share leftovers.
The Cons
- Sodium: Gravies and skillet sauces run high.
- Calories: Two fried sides can push a plate past 1,000 calories.
- Steak doneness: This is a diner, not a steakhouse. Medium-rare can vary.
- No alcohol at most stores: Coffee, tea, soda, and shakes are the usual drinks.
- Gravy recipes: Confirm country gravy if you avoid pork.
Denny’s Dinner Menu FAQs
Answers below match the dinners listed on this hub. Menu mix still varies by franchise.
1. What is the most popular dinner item at Denny’s?
Country-Fried Steak and Slow-Cooked Pot Roast are the two comfort plates people order most. The T-Bone is the premium steak. Bourbon Chicken Skillet is the usual skillet pick on this list.
2. Does Denny’s serve dinner all day?
At most 24-hour locations, yes. Steaks, skillets, and classic dinners can be ordered in the morning or after midnight. Always confirm hours for your store.
3. How much is the T-Bone Steak at Denny’s?
In 2026 the 13 oz T-Bone dinner is typically $17.99–$21.99 with two sides and bread. The 8 oz sirloin is usually several dollars less.
4. Which dinner skillets do not include pork?
On this site, Bourbon Chicken, Fit Fare Veggie, Smoky Gouda Chicken & Broccoli, and Smoky Gouda Prime Rib & Broccoli do not list pork. Skip sausage and chorizo skillets on the in-store menu.
5. Does Denny’s have a senior discount for dinner?
Many locations offer an AARP or 55+ discount, often 15% off the check. Rules and participating stores vary. See the senior discount guide and ask when you order.
6. What comes with a Denny’s dinner entrée?
Classic dinners such as pot roast, T-Bone, salmon, and Mediterranean chicken usually include two sides and dinner bread. Skillets already include potatoes or rice in the pan.
7. Is the Wild Alaska Salmon a lighter dinner?
Yes. It is one of the leaner plates when you choose broccoli and salad instead of fries. Tilapia Ranchero is usually a little cheaper than the salmon.
8. Can I substitute dinner sides?
Yes. Swap mashed potatoes for broccoli or a house salad. Premium sides such as onion rings or mac and cheese may add a charge.
9. Does Denny’s have a vegetarian dinner?
The Fit Fare Veggie Skillet is the dedicated vegetable skillet. A house salad, mozzarella sticks, chips and queso, and vegetable sides can also build a meatless ticket. Confirm egg whites and cheese if you need a stricter vegetarian plate.
10. Does Denny’s serve alcohol with dinner?
Most U.S. Denny’s locations do not serve alcohol. Expect coffee, iced tea, soda, and milkshakes.
Ready for a hearty dinner?
Order a T-Bone, pot roast, salmon, or a chicken skillet any time your diner is open. Prices on this page are 2026 estimates.
Deep-Dive Dinner Menu Guides
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Bourbon Chicken, Fit Fare Veggie, and both Gouda skillets, with prices and calories.
T-Bone vs sirloin
Compare the 13 oz T-Bone with the 8 oz sirloin before you pay steak prices.
Dessert after dinner
Cheesecake, shakes, and other sweet plates after a skillet or steak.
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dennys.menu is an independent fan guide. It is not affiliated with Denny’s Corporation. Prices, calories, and recipes vary by location. Confirm gravies, soups, and add-ons if you avoid pork.