Eat Up
Restaurants often serve huge appetizers that are loaded with calories, fat, sodium, but those indulgent dishes are usually the most tempting items on the menu. While moderation may be the key to a healthy and happy life, sometimes you just need to cut loose and eat what you want. To help you on your way, we took a look at some of the most popular appetizers at family restaurant chains across the U.S., based on customer reviews, to find the most over-the-top, gut-busting options on the menu with impressively high calorie counts or simply decadent ingredients. Here are the most irresistible appetizers, often fried and full of cheese, that you're bound to be tempted by — just be sure to proceed with caution.