Cheddars Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp is the seafood option in the Shareable Appetizers lineup: six large shrimp in a crispy beer batter, topped with buffalo sauce and served with homemade ranch for dipping. It is the appetizer to order when your table wants something with a kick before the main course arrives.
At $9.79, it is priced in line with the rest of the starter menu, and at 810 calories it is actually the lightest of Cheddar’s fried shareable appetizers. This guide covers the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp price, exactly what comes with it, its full nutrition panel, the best items to pair with it, and how to order it online.
Price: $9.79
Calories: 810
Category: Appetizers
What Comes With the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp?
Every order brings six large shrimp, each coated in Cheddar’s beer batter and fried until crisp, then topped with buffalo sauce for that tangy heat. A side of homemade ranch comes with the plate, which cools the buffalo spice between bites and works as the dipping sauce for the shrimp. Like everything on the menu, the dish is prepared to order, so it reaches the table hot and fresh from the fryer.
How Much Does the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp Cost?
The Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp price is $9.79 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. For six large shrimp with buffalo sauce and ranch, that makes it an easy add-on to a family dinner order — or a starter that two people can split while the entrées are being prepared.
Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp
Six large crispy beer-battered shrimp topped with buffalo sauce, with homemade ranch.
$9.79
Prices can differ between restaurants, so check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout. If your group loves the shrimp, keep in mind the same beer-battered shrimp also appears in combination plates with chicken tenders, ribs, or steak, and as a full Beer-Battered Fried Shrimp Platter entrée.
Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp Nutrition and Calories
The Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp contains 810 calories for the full appetizer serving. That puts it below the other fried and dip-based shareable starters on the menu — the queso, onion rings, cheese bites, and spinach dip all run higher — although the sodium is the number to watch, at 2,500 mg for the plate. Here is the full nutrition panel so you can plan the rest of your order around it:
Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
Calories | 810 |
Total Fat | 58 g |
Saturated Fat | 10 g |
Cholesterol | 140 mg |
Sodium | 2,500 mg |
Total Carbohydrates | 51 g |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
Sugars | 4 g |
Protein | 21 g |
What to Pair With the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp
Honey Butter Croissants are the classic Cheddar’s opener, and their warm, sweet honey butter is the perfect contrast to the buffalo heat on the shrimp. At $1.99, adding a basket for the table is an easy decision.
Chips & Homemade Queso gives the table a second shareable with a completely different flavour — creamy, cheesy, and mild — so guests who skip the spice still have something to snack on while the shrimp go around.
A combination plate or steak-and-ribs entrée turns the appetizer into the first act of a shrimp lover’s meal. The same beer-battered shrimp is served in combination plates with hand-breaded chicken tenders, a half rack of ribs, or top sirloin, so you can start with the appetizer and keep the theme going.
Is the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp Good for Sharing?
Yes — it sits in the Shareable Appetizers section of the menu for a reason. Six large shrimp split comfortably between two people as a starter, giving everyone a few bites of something crispy and spicy before the main dishes land.
For a bigger table, treat one order as a taster and add a second appetizer alongside it, since six shrimp disappear quickly with four or more people. One thing to know before ordering for a group: the shrimp is not one of the Cheddar’s Trio Sampler choices, so it has to be ordered as its own appetizer.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
This is a fried shrimp dish, so the official allergen guide flags it under several categories, starting with crustacean shellfish — it is shrimp, after all — plus wheat and gluten from the beer batter, and the homemade ranch brings its own dairy and egg flags. The sodium (2,500 mg) and total fat (58 g) are also worth noting if you are tracking your intake, and sharing the plate is the simplest way to keep portions moderate. For food allergies, check the ingredients and preparation information before ordering. Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas — and that fryer items carry a particular cross-contamination risk — so cross-contact can occur. It cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
How to Order the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your preferred restaurant.
- Open Appetizers and choose Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp.
- Review the item and add any other dishes for your table.
- Confirm the current price and complete checkout.
Availability and pricing can vary by location. If you need to change or cancel a To Go order after placing it, Cheddar’s advises contacting the restaurant directly.
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Final Thoughts
The Cheddars Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp brings six large crispy shrimp, tangy buffalo sauce, and cool homemade ranch together in one shareable starter for $9.79 — and at 810 calories it is the lightest of the fried appetizers on the menu. Pair it with croissants or queso for the table, or use it to open a full seafood-and-steak dinner. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much does the Cheddars Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp cost?
The Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp costs $9.79 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. Prices can vary by location, so check your local restaurant before ordering.
Q2: How many shrimp come in the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp?
Each order includes six large shrimp, beer-battered and fried crisp, topped with buffalo sauce and served with homemade ranch for dipping.
Q3: How many calories are in the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp?
The full appetizer serving has 810 calories, with 58 g of fat, 51 g of carbohydrates, 21 g of protein, and 2,500 mg of sodium — see the nutrition table above for the full panel.
Q4: Is the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp part of the Trio Sampler?
No. The Trio Sampler choices are Chips & Homemade Queso, Santa Fe Spinach Dip, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Wisconsin Cheese Bites, and Cheddar’s Queso Fries, so the shrimp is ordered as its own appetizer.
Q5: How do I order the Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp?
Order it online for takeout: open the Appetizers section of the Cheddar’s menu, choose Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp, and complete checkout. It is also served in the restaurant as a starter before your meal.
