Do you know what’s better than going out? Using these top secret restaurant Copycat Recipes to recreate your favorite restaurant dishes… right from the comfort of your home! No kidding, these copycat restaurant recipes take just like the real thing and will turn you into an INSTANT kitchen superstar!
Whether you’re searching for copycat restaurant recipes or just want to re-create some of your favorite drinks and dishes off the menu… you’ve just hit the jackpot!
Lisa writes: "Yum! So many delicious recipes to choose from!"
Of course you can always save a bundle with my budget savvy Eat Out Cheap Ideas. But why not go one step further and just make your favorite copycat restaurant recipes at home? Seriously, you won’t believe how much money you’ll save by making these delicious entrees, drinks and desserts right in your own kitchen!
I’ve included restaurant copycat recipes for some of your favorite restaurants, including Arby’s, Cafe Rio, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, IKEA, Olive Garden, Orange Julius, Panda Express, Red Robin, Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse and more!
So what are you waiting for?
Go grab some fun new copycats and give them a try this week…
Applebees Recipes
Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
Myra writes: “I’ve made this 3 or 4 times. Everyone I make it for can’t get enough of it!”
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Lisa writes: “So easy and delicious!”
Applebee’s White Queso Dip
Christie writes: “I love that it’s made in the ease of a crockpot!”
Arby’s Copycat Recipes
Arby’s Jamocha Shake
Melissa writes: “This is a DIY Arby’s Jamocha shake! I’m so excited!”
Arby’s Roast Beef Slider
One reader writes: “Deliciousness – all-time favorite recipe”
Cafe Rio Recipes
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Rebecca writes: “Absolutely delicious!”
Chick Fil A Recipes
Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade Recipe
Sherri writes: “Super refreshing! Can’t beat how easy it is to make!”
Chick Fil A Peach Milkshake Recipe
Sandi writes: “So creamy and decadent!”
Chick Fil A Copycat Lemonade
Cari writes: “Best recipe ever!!! And so easy!”
Chick Fil A Sweet Tea
Sarah writes: “BEST. TEA. EVER!!”
Chilis Restaurant Recipes
Chili’s Skillet Queso (Copycat)
Josh writes: “This is so good and so simple”
Chicken Fajitas
Betty writes: “These are the best! So delicious”
Bone-In Buffalo Wings
Stephanie writes: “I made these and the chicken was fall off the bone, amazing.”
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Blossom writes: “This is such a hit. I am asked to make this for every family gathering and my hubby always asks for it any day of the week.”
Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Hanna writes: “Everyone is super picky (and really aren’t afraid to say so) and I made this for them! Loved it! I was even asked to make it again! What! This recipe is awesome! Thank you so much!”
Copycat Chipotle Recipes
Chipotle Cilantro Rice
Sherri writes: “Absolutely love this! It’s our favorite thing at Chipotle!”
Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
Marcella writes: “So good. I use this recipe when making burrito bowls yum yum.”
Chipotle Pico de Gallo
Silvia writes: “So fresh and delicious!!”
Copycat Recipes Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Margaret writes: “With the exception of the bread crumbs it’s a copycat recipe for a Hash Brown casserole served at Cracker Barrel restaurants.”
Cracker Barrel Corn Muffins (Copycat)
Lisa writes: “Such a classic! My family loves them!”
Cracker Barrel Apple Butter (Copycat)
Alexandra writes: “This makes a fabulous gift!”
IKEA Recipes
Ikea Swedish Meatballs Gravy
Enjoy your favorite IKEA dish at home when you make this fabulous creamy gravy for your meatballs!
McDonalds Recipes
Frozen Coca Cola
Ron writes: “This is so good – try it”
Olive Garden Recipes
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Debi writes: “Very good!!!”
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Have it all when you make your favorite Olive Garden soup at home for a fraction of the cost!
Olive Garden Meatballs
Sharon writes: “Fast, easy, tasty.”
Olive Gardens Alfredo Sauce
Rilee writes: “DELICIOUS. And SO simple!”
Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
Deena writes: “This is a family favorite!! So delicious!”
Copycat Orange Julius Recipes
Orange Julius Recipe
Rea writes: “I’ve used this copy cat Orange Julius recipe. It’s perfect.”
Strawberry Julius Recipe
Amber writes: “Awesome! My hubby and I both love it tons! We’ll be making these at least a couple times a week from now on.”
Copycat Panda Express Recipes
Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Traci writes: “So good!! Love how easy this is, too!”
Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
Katherine writes: “Amazing, just like take-out at home!”
Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken
Suzanne writes: “Delicious! My house smelled like Chinese takeout all day :)”
Panera Copycat Recipes
Cheese and Broccoli Soup
Vanessa writes: “This could have been nicknamed “Copycat for Panera Bread Cheddar Broccoli Soup”. I thought it tasted almost identical to it. So yummy!!”
Red Robin Recipes
Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe
A friend who worked at Red Robin said this was his favorite way to make it for customers. Trust me… it’s SO good!
Red Robin Strawberry Lemonade
Pam writes: “Refreshing and delicious!”
Rudy’s BBQ Recipes
Rudy’s Creamed Corn Recipe (Copycat)
Marianne writes: “This is a great recipe!!”
Shake Shack Recipes
Oreo Cookie Shake
Makayla writes: “Was sooooo good – going to make again for sure.”
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
Sherri writes: “Love how easy it is to make and that there are real strawberries in it too!”
Starbucks Copycat Drinks & More
Cold Coffee Frappe
Kim writes: “Frothy, Amazing, Way better than Starbucks!”
Mocha Frappe
Sherri writes: “Love this! They are so pricey and now you can make one at home for so much less!”
Starbucks Cold Brew
K.D. writes: “I had never made cold brew coffee before, wanted to so badly but was nervous to. This looked easy enough. I tried it and LOVED it! It’s a weekly staple in my house now!”
Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Samantha writes: “Create different mocha flavors by keeping everything else the same except the type of Starbucks syrup and crushed candy on top. I made a salted caramel version of this mocha and it was delicious!!!”
Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf Recipe
Eva writes: “This is an excellent recipe, super moist and wonderful flavor, everybody loved it”
Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe
Rebecca writes: “Yum – such a great recipe! This bread is the best! So good!”
Subway Sandwiches Recipes
Copycat Subway Italian Herb and Cheese Bread
Now you can skip the Subway and make your own restaurant style sub sandwiches at home tonight!
Sweet Tomatoes Recipes
Broccoli Salad from Sweet Tomatoes
Sheryl writes: “My bowl gets emptied by many each potluck we have. This is yummy!!!!”
Texas Roadhouse Recipes
Texas Roadhouse Copycat Butter
Lisa writes: “Texas Roadhouse has the best butter! I love that I can make it at home now!”
Fall Off The Bone Ribs
Michelle writes: “Came out perfect. Meat fell off the bone!”
Steakhouse Sweet Potatoes
Heather writes: “Love these, easy and pairs with all the things!”
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Kim writes: “So easy to make!”
Strawberry Italian Soda
Sarah writes: “Turned out amazing! 13/10”
More Copycat Recipes
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Recipe (Copycat)
Jenna writes: “So much yummier than Hershey’s!”
Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch
Art writes: “This is such a a life saving recipe, I buy it a lot, and now I can make my own”
McCormick Taco Seasoning Copycat
Leann writes: “It’s so much better than the packets!”
McCormick Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Heather writes: “Definitely better than store bought!”
More Restaurant Copycat Recipes
Cracker Barrel Recipes
One of the easiest ways to save money at Cracker Barrel, is to make some of your menu favorites right at home.
LongHorn Steakhouse Recipes
Craving some steakhouse classics at home tonight? You’ll love these easy LongHorn Steakhouse Copycat Recipes to try at home!
Chili’s Copycat Recipes
Not only do these Chili’s copycats taste as good or better than the originals… making them is also extra frugal!
Applebee’s Copycat Recipes
Would you rather stay home tonight and get cozy? Give these easy Copycat Applebee’s Recipes a try tonight!
7 Carrabba’s Copycat Recipes
No need to head to Carrabba’s when you can make these copycat recipes right in your own kitchen.
More Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipes
Want to save even more money making copycat Texas Roadhouse Recipes? I know you’ll love these easy copycats
So do you have any favorite Restaurant Copycat Recipes you like to make at home?
Share with us in the comments below!
What a great compilation of copycat recipes. I’ve never been to Chick fil A, but that frosted lemonade is calling me!
You will love it, Tasia… it’s like a splash of Summer with every sip! 🙂
These recipes all look amazing, Heidi! I can’t get over how easy it’s going to be to enjoy some of our favorite treats at home now. Thank you for pulling all of this together. It’s a huge help! Hugs, CoCo
You’re very welcome, CoCo… have FUN creating your restaurant favorites at home!