Cheddars Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp is the surf-and-turf plate on the Combinations menu: a half rack of the chain’s slow-smoked baby back ribs served alongside shrimp cooked the way you like it — grilled or beer-battered — with two sides of your choice rounding out the plate.
At the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s, it starts from $20.99, and the shrimp style is the only real decision: the grilled shrimp version is listed at 1,120 calories, while the beer-battered version comes in at 1,230 calories, both at the same price. This guide covers the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp price, what comes with it, its calories and full nutrition for both shrimp styles, what to pair it with, and how to order it online.
Price: From $20.99
Calories: 1,120–1,230
Category: Combinations
What Comes With the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp?
The plate is built around two proteins sharing one order. The rib half of the plate is a half rack of baby back ribs, slow-smoked in-house — the same ribs that anchor the Steaks & Ribs menu — and next to them sits your choice of shrimp: grilled, or coated in beer batter and fried crisp. Two sides of your choice finish the plate, so the same combination can lean classic or lighter depending on what you pick.
- ✓ Half Rack of Slow-Smoked Baby Back Ribs
- ✓ Grilled or Beer-Battered Shrimp
- ✓ Your Choice of Two Sides
How Much Does the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Cost?
The Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp price starts from $20.99 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. Both shrimp styles cost the same — the grilled shrimp option and the beer-battered shrimp option are each $20.99 — so the style choice is purely about how you want the shrimp cooked, not about the bill. Either way, the price covers the half rack of ribs, the shrimp and two full sides, which makes it a complete two-protein dinner without ordering two entrées.
Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp
A half rack of slow-smoked baby back ribs with grilled or beer-battered shrimp, plus two sides of your choice.
Half Rack of Ribs · Grilled or Beer-Battered Shrimp · Two Sides Included
From $20.99
Prices can differ between restaurants, and the final total may change if you add extra items to your order. Check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout, because prices and availability are set by each location.
Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Nutrition and Calories
The Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp is listed at 1,120 calories with grilled shrimp and 1,230 calories with beer-battered shrimp in Cheddar’s official nutrition guide. Those figures cover the ribs and the shrimp as listed — the guide prints no side rows under the Combinations entrées, and your two chosen sides are counted separately, so what you pick on the side moves the meal’s total up from there. Protein is strong either way: 76 grams in the grilled-shrimp version and 75 grams in the beer-battered one.
| Nutrient | Grilled Shrimp | Beer-Battered Shrimp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,120 cals | 1,230 cals |
| Calories from Fat | 560 cals | 710 cals |
| Total Fat | 62 g | 78 g |
| Saturated Fat | 23 g | 24 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 300 mg |
| Sodium | 2,690 mg | 3,280 mg |
| Total Carbs | 59 g | 52 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 35 g | 17 g |
| Protein | 76 g | 75 g |
What to Pair With the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp
Santa Fe Spinach Dip: Santa Fe Spinach Dip is an easy way to open a meal this size. The warm three-cheese dip with house-fried tortilla chips and salsa gives the table something shareable while the ribs and shrimp are being finished.
Wisconsin Cheese Bites: Wisconsin Cheese Bites suit the beer-battered version especially well. A basket of the lightly breaded cheese bites with marinara keeps the golden, crispy theme going from the first course to the main plate.
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae: Hot Fudge Cake Sundae is the finish to save room for. After a half rack of ribs, shrimp and two sides, the warm hot fudge cake sundae is the classic Cheddar’s dessert to split at the end of the meal.
Grilled or Beer-Battered Shrimp: Which Style Fits You?
The two shrimp styles share the same half rack of slow-smoked ribs, the same two sides and the same $20.99 price — what changes is the shrimp itself and the numbers that come with it. The grilled shrimp keeps the plate at 1,120 calories, the lighter of the two builds, and lets the smoke from the ribs stay the dominant flavour. The beer-battered shrimp is the crisp, fried option: it lifts the plate to 1,230 calories — 110 more — and pushes the sodium from 2,690 mg up to 3,280 mg, in exchange for that golden battered coating. Pick grilled when you want the lighter plate and the cleaner seafood flavour; pick beer-battered when the crispy coating is the point of the order.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
At 1,120 to 1,230 calories for the ribs and shrimp, your two side choices set the final size of the meal, and the beer-battered version’s 3,280 mg of sodium is the figure to notice if you are watching salt. On allergens, the flags depend on the shrimp style. Cheddar’s official allergen guide marks the grilled-shrimp version as a grilled item and flags it for soy, dairy (milk), wheat, crustacean shellfish and gluten. The beer-battered version is marked as both grilled and fried in soybean oil, and flagged for wheat, crustacean shellfish and gluten — the shellfish flag is the shrimp itself, and the wheat and gluten come with the batter. The guide’s allergen listing for this item does not include the sides you choose. Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas, so cross-contact can occur, and items cooked on the grill or in the fryer carry a special risk. It cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
How to Order the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your preferred restaurant.
- Open Combinations.
- Choose Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp, pick your shrimp style and two sides, and add it to your order.
- 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.
More Combinations
Find a Cheddar’s Near You
Discover Cheddar’s locations across 25+ states — from TX to FL, GA, TN, SC, AL and more.
View All LocationsFinal Thoughts
The Cheddars Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp puts the smokehouse and the seafood case on one plate: a half rack of slow-smoked baby back ribs, shrimp grilled or beer-battered to your liking, and two sides you choose yourself, from $20.99. The grilled shrimp keeps it at 1,120 calories, the battered shrimp makes it the crispier, bigger plate at 1,230, and either way you get around 75 grams of protein in a single order. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much does the Cheddars Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp cost?
The Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp starts from $20.99 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. Both shrimp styles — grilled and beer-battered — cost the same $20.99. Prices can vary by location, so check your local restaurant before ordering.
Q2: What comes with the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp?
The order includes a half rack of slow-smoked baby back ribs and your choice of grilled or beer-battered shrimp, plus two sides of your choice.
Q3: How many calories are in the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp?
Cheddar’s official nutrition guide lists it at 1,120 calories with grilled shrimp and 1,230 calories with beer-battered shrimp. Those figures cover the ribs and shrimp — the two sides you choose are counted separately.
Q4: What allergens does the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp contain?
It depends on the shrimp style. The grilled-shrimp version is flagged for soy, dairy (milk), wheat, crustacean shellfish and gluten, and marked as a grilled item. The beer-battered version is flagged for wheat, crustacean shellfish and gluten, and marked as both grilled and fried in soybean oil. Cheddar’s cannot guarantee any item is completely free of allergens because its kitchens are shared and cross-contact can occur.
Q5: How do I order the Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp?
Order it online for takeout or enjoy it in the restaurant: open the Combinations section of the Cheddar’s menu, choose Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp, pick your shrimp style and two sides, and complete checkout.
