Here is my personal list of my favorite copycat recipes. Over the years people ask me what are my favorite copycat recipes, and here is my list of my personal favorite recipes. This collection is written in order of restaurant, now the actual blog contains many more recipes, but here are my favorites.
People ask me all of the time what is my favorite recipe. I have to say hands down it is the Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce. For me, this was the recipe that got it all started.
Do copycat recipes really taste like restaurant recipes?
- Copycat recipes can taste very similar to restaurant recipes
- Often restaurant recipes are made with common ingredients everyone can find in their kitchen
- You can can duplicate many of your favorite restaurant meals by recreating the recipe at home
- Some restaurant recipes really aren’t special or made with secret ingredients
- Many of the most popular restaurant dishes are really classic dishes that we already know and love
Now let’s get started with the rest of the recipes.
Applebee’s
Applebees Grilled Chicken Oriental Salad
Applebees Queso Blanco
Arbys
Arby’s Sauce
Arby’s Horsey Sauce
Grilled Chicken and Pecan Salad
Arby’s Cherry Turnovers
Big Boy’s Restaurant
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Pizzookie
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Spicy Garlic Wings
Bonefish Grill
Pan Fried Tilapia with Chimichurri Sauce
Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp
Boston Market
Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole
Boston Market Squash Casserole
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen Original BBQ Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
Captain D’s
Captain D’s Batter-Dipped Fish
Captian D’s Cole Slaw
Carrabbas
Carrabbas Sausage and Lentil Soup
Carrabbas Chicken Bryan
Cheddar’s
Cheddars Santa Spinach Dip Fe Dip
Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccatta
Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill Guacamole
Chipotle Mexican Grill Cilantro Lime Rice
Chuy’s Tex Mex
Chuy’s Tex Mex Creamy Jalapeno Dip
Chicken Fil A
Chili’s
Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter Ice Cream
Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter Ice Cream
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake – another seasonal specialty that tastes just like the real thing.
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Dairy Queen
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Dunkin Donuts Coffee Coolatta
Friendly’s
Friendly’s Peanut Butter Sauce
IHOP
IHOP Buttermilk PancakesIHOP Cinna-a-stack Pancakes
In-N-Out
Houstons
Jason’s Deli
Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread
Long John Silvers
Long John Silvers Batter-Dipped Fish
Longhorn Steakhouse
Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggianos’s Chopped Salad
Maggaiano’s Little Italy Meatballs
McAlister’s Sweet Tea
McDonald’s
McDonalds Tartar Sauce Copycat Recipe
McDonald’s Hot Mustard
McDonald’s Sweet Tea
Melting Pot
Melting Pot Cheddar Cheese Fondue Recipe
Olive Garden
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Olive Garden Lemon Creme Cake
Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse Baked Potato
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion
Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup
Orange Julius
Get the secret recipe for the Orange Julius
Strawberry Julius
P.F. Changs
PF Chang’s Chicken In Soothing Lettuce Wraps
Panda Express
Panda Express Cream Cheese Wontons
Panda Express Broccoli Beef
Panda Express Chow Mein
Panera Bread
Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Panera Bread French Onion Soup
Papa Johns
Better Than Papa John’ Garlic Dipping Sauce
Pizza Hut
Publix Butter Cream Icing
Raising Canes
Red Lobster
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Red Lobster Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp
Red Lobster Tartar Sauce
Red Robin
Red Robin Freckled Lemonade
Red Robin Seasoned Oven Fries
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Ruth Chris Steakhouse Shrimp Orleans
Shake Shack
Shake Shack Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake
Sonic Drive Inn
Sonic Coconut Cream Pie Shake
Sonic Ocean Water
Sonic Strawberry Lemonade
Steak and Shake
Starbucks
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Copycat
Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites
Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha
Subway
Subway Orchard Chicken Salad
Subway Bread Recipe
Taco Bell
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell Baja Blast
Taco Bell Tacos
Texas Roadhouse
TGI Fridays
TGI Friday’s Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Jack Daniels Dipping Sauce
Waffle House
Wendy’s Chili
Whataburger
Wingstop
Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings
Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings
Yardhouse
Yardhouse Macaroni and Cheese
Yardhouse Spinach Cheese Dip
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If someone could come up with a recipe for Red Lobster’s Deviled Crab that was in the Outer Banks Sampler I know a lot of people would be happy! They no longer serve it but will not give out the recipe & most of the employees now say they don’t know what you are talking about if you mention it!
Thank you for your suggestion.
PLZ HELP! I’m looking for a copycat recipe for the “Remington Grill Original Fry Dipping Sauce”. I can’t find anything on Google or Pinterest! They have 3 restaurants located in NC. If anyone can help me out, you can contact me via my website. THANKS!
Looking for a copycat recipe of the great tasting Fried (Apple) Pie from Rib Country BBQ in Cleveland, Ga.
It is crispy not heavy laden with grease and very light. It has the most incredible taste of apples, cinnamon and crispy crunchy crust with a dollop of real vanilla ice cream.
Me and my 5 y/o son watch you’re cooking videos on your Roku channel all the time! I have suggestion for a recipe. I have been trying to find the perfect red enchilada sauce that taste restaurant style and can never quite accomplish it.
I’ve been dreaming about the Rasta pasta from the Rainforest Cafe for years, I’m Australian tried it on my two visits to the USA & loved it. I’d be interested to know how to make it at home.
Have you ever experienced crazy pickles at the state fair? I would love to be able to recreate these at home. We grow our own cucumbers, and prefer pickles on the spicy side. Any pointers would be wonderful
Thank you for your comment, I am sorry I haven’t tried these.
I was hoping for a copycat of the Queso Fundido from Baja Fresh. I’ve always wanted to make it and can never find anything like it.
I don’t have a similar recipe. I will keep it in mind.
Does anyone have Asian salad with peanut dressing similar to that at Standard Market in Naperville, Illinois??
Coleslaw recipe from Full Moon BBQ
Thank you for your suggestion.
If there is a recipe that I would like to have would be Clam Chowder from the Crab Cooker in New Port beach Ca. I have tried their chowder several times while living in California and the taste is still in my mind.
Thank you for your suggestion!
I am looking for the recipe for the Grilled Cheese sandwich and their tomato soup from the Yard House…can you help me Stephanie?
Does anyone have a recipe for Lums LumBurger. Not the patty, but ground meat almost sloppy joe-ish? There was a Lums in Des Moines in the 60’s or so. Would love to make one.
Does anyone have the recipe the Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing that Schlotsky’s makes? It is sooo good!
I would love to know the dressing for the cold grain/veggie mix at Corelife eatery…Thanks!
Would love the recipe for A&W coney hot dog sauce, we enjoyed it when we lived in Michigan, moved to Florida 3 years ago and can’t find a coney dog like we had in Michigan. Would love to surprise my grandchildren with it. Thanks for any help you can give me. Love all your recipes.
The Bonefish Grill nearby closed & I miss their ASIAN SLAW, made with Napa Cabbage. It was INCREDIBLE!! Does anyone happen to have the recipe? I’d be thrilled beyond belief — I just haven’t been able to duplicate it. Thank you!💚
I would love to be able to make these three things:
1) Copeland’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding with their White Chocolate Sauce
2) Cheesecake factory’s Miso Salmon with Rice dinner
3) Zaxby’s Asian Citrus Vinegairette
Thanks so much!
I’m trying to find the recipe for Ruby Tuesdays raspberry Tea. Any suggestions?
Torani Syrup is used I buy it on Amazon.com use it in unsweetened tea to taste. I love the Blackberry Torani syrup to add to ice tea too.
I would love the recipe for Cassano’s and Donato’s Pizza Crust! I have looked and looked and just can’t find it. Cassano’s is based in Dayton, OH. I don’t know where Donato’s started, but they both have extremely thin crust that is very crispy.
Thank you for your suggestions.
Stephanie, I just had Baked Potato soup at the Cheesecake Factory. Do you have anything similar? It was so good.
Thanks,
Caroline
Looking to make a zensation zalad from zaxby’s myself. Is it possible you can help with that? Thank you so much! Sarah
Thank you for your suggestion.
Looking for El Fenix Mexican friend rice.
I will have to check that one out.
I would love to receive e-mail recipes from you. I can’t wait to try the Cheesecake Factory chicken piccata copycat recipe. I loved that dish when I had it at the CCF. Thank you.
Does anyone have the Hash and Rice recipe from Poogan’s Smokehouse in Charleston, SC. Absolutely amazing!
Does anyone have a recipe for the bowtie pasta at jack astors? It’s called creamy cheese sauce I’ve never had anything like it i want to know how to make something like it !
Would LOVE to find the recipe for Kmart’s baked apple with custard sauce.
I love Dewars fudge but can’t find a recipe that even comes close! Help?
Can you copycat the recipe for Lee’s Famous Recipe “Red Beans & Rice” recipe (which is no longer on the menu)? It contained Red Beans, ground beef, celery, onions, Jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, etc. and it was very spicy.
I would like the recipe for Hickory pit cole slaw dressing so good . Can you help ?
trying to get on your email list? but cant?
This is a very hearty soup as well
Great soup from Olive Garden
I have been trying to find the recipe for the original
A&W mashed potato French fries. Those were the best ever. Please help.
Hi! Years ago when I lived in San Diego CA, and I loved going to Sammys woodfire pizza and ordering lebni mediteranniam soft cheese. I live in Albuquerque NM now and I miss it! Can you recreate the recipe?
The Habit Restaurant
Ranch Dressing .
I would love a copycat of that one
Do you have RA Sushi Bar Restaurant’s recipe for Clam Odon? The sauce is to die for
I haven’t tried it. Do you live in the Houston area?
I’m looking for the recipe for Moon Milk, by Summermoon Coffee.
Thank you for your suggestion. I don’t happen to have this recipe.
looking for recipe Rogers real pit bbq baked beans.
I would love for you to copykat the seafood fondue and steak tips with cognac sauce from Saltgrass!
Thank you for your ideas!
Do you have a recipe for Potbelly’s chocolate chip oatmeal cookies?
I am looking for Miller’s Ale House seafood mac and cheese recipe. They have taken it off of their menu.
I’ve been looking for a sausage gravy recipe, any suggestions?
Buy a can of it at WalMart for 68 cents.
Easy to make cool jimmy Dean sasuage. Add flour to soak up grease around 1/3 cup stir in milk until it is right consistency you like , serve on biscuits or toast. It is delicious . Don’t buy can of gravy it’s terrible
Coo
Good recipe. Been making it for about 35 yrs. Only thing I would add is salt and pepper when your browning your flour. And make sure it gets to a medium brown color before adding the milk.
Fry a lb of bacon add flower and milk until its the correct consistency for you pepper and salt to taste
You can make vegetarian sausage gravy that is excellent using Morningstar frozen sausage crumbles. Pour about 1/4 to 1/3 c oil in frying pan. Bring to high temp. and pour 1/2 bag of crumbles in pan and fry until crisp. Cover with 1/2 c. flour and stir until all granuals are covered and crispy. Slowly pour milk over the flour mixture and stir constantly until thickened. I add Liquid Smoke (about 10 drops), garlic powder 3/4 t., salt, pepper, and some seasoned salt to taste. Let thicken and pour over baked biscuits (split and butter each separately). This makes about 3-4 c. of thick gravy. Put left overs in frig. and when ready to eat just add a slight amount of added milk and put in the microwave to eat.
I’ve been looking all over the place for a “Seven Vegetable Soup” from Sweet Tomatoes can you help locate this for me,please !! Thank You
Thank you for your suggestion.
Anyone have one for rudys hot dog sauce
I love your recipes.
If you’re interested, I have the recipe for Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli.
I would LOVE to have that recipe
yes plse
I too would love that recipe Ann. When will you post it?? It’s been over a month!
Yes please!
It’s on copycat.com that soup is good.
Yes please Ann. Thank you for sharing.
I’d love it please….Thank you !