The 2,710 Calorie Meal: Where to Find it in Ambler

If you’re watching your weight in Ambler, there are a few local restaurants you may want to avoid.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently put out a list of high-calorie, fat-packed options served up at national restaurant chains. And most of the meals exceed the recommended daily calorie intake for the average person.

The organization reveals the caloric, fat and sugar contents of specific dishes at Sonic, IHOP, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Outback Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Uno Pizzeria & Grill and Steak ‘n Shake.

The diet sabotaging dishes have been highlighted in their Xtreme Eating Awards.

The “winning” selections include:

Uno Pizzeria & Grill (1009 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken) Baked Ziti & Sausage Pasta and Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza (2,190 calories).

Outback Steakhouse ( 322 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken) 16-ounce prime rib, dressed baked potato and blue cheese wedge salad (2,400 calories).

The Cheesecake Factory (640 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia) Louisiana Chicken Pasta with New Orleans sauce (2,370 calories). The restaurant reappears for dessert with its Warm Apple Crisp (1,740 calories).

Sonic (2901 Swede Rd, Norristown) Pineapple Upside Down Master Blast (2,020 calories).

IHOP (1720 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell) Chorizo Fiesta Omelette (1,300 calories).

Red Lobster (425 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia) Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut, Walt’s Favorite, and Linguine Alfredo shrimp dishes with fries, Caesar salad and one Cheddar Bay biscuit (2,710 calories).