Friday Food Deals

TGIF! It’s finally Friday. The weekend is here and it’s time to exhale and relax. Weekends mean the busiest times for restaurants, but that also means plenty of great food deals to enjoy this Friday! This comprehensive lists brings you the best food and drink offers to suit just about every taste.

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General Tips

Before we get to the list, here are a few more tips that can elevate your weekday savings on food and drinks at any restaurant:

Rewards programs are probably the best ways to score food freebies. You will often get a free meal simply for getting a joint’s app and signing up for their Rewards programs. Rewards members also typically enjoy free birthday offers, and may receive BOGO coupons and other discounts on a regular basis.

Social media has become a great platform for promoting free deals and special offers. Be sure to follow your favorite food chains to stay up to date with their deals, be the first to know about limited time offers, and even sometimes score freebies when you engage by liking, commenting and sharing.

Phone Ahead

Phoning ahead is as easy as it gets when you would like to check in on your favorite establishment’s offers for the day. It guarantees you will receive accurate information for your exact location, and you can book your seats, or place your order for your delivery or collection in a flash.

Note: For many of the offers below, you should phone ahead to make sure they are valid for your location to avoid wasting time:

Now, on to the Friday Food deals!

99 Restaurants

Start the weekend at 99 Restaurants. They have Happy Hour deals from Monday to Friday, valid from 2- 5 pm and 8 pm to close. Snack on appetizers starting from only $7, including wings, fajita flatbreads and more. Wash that down with drafts and margaritas for only $3.99 and $4.99 respectively. Please note that these offers are for dine-in only, and may vary by location.

Applebee’s

Make a date of it at Applebee’s with their 2 for $25 menu (at most locations). This deal serves you one appetizer to share and your choice of two entrees including burgers, salads, shrimp, steak and ribs. Some entrees have an upcharge.

Bahama Breeze

Stop at Bahama Breeze for Happy Hour specials on food and beverages every day, including half priced appetizers and $4 beers.

Bar Louie

It’s Happy Hour at Bar Louie from 4-7 pm, Mondays through Fridays! There are nice offers on select beverages and menu items, including half-price appetizers and flatbreads (varies by location).

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Nothing beats a good old plate of fish and chips. Go to Beef ‘O’ Brady’s for their delicious Fish and Chips offer, only $9.99 on Fridays. The meal includes 4 fried cod filets with sides of fries and refreshing coleslaw. Check online for your participating location.

Bertucci’s

Bertucci’s has a host of great deals which will satisfy anybody. There’s Happy Hour on weekdays from 3-7 pm, featuring starters for $7 and drink specials. These offers are for dine-in the bar or patio area. There are also Family Meal Deals for $40 to feed 4, Tailgate Packages and more.

BJ’s Restaurant

Get the fuel you need for the weekend at BJ’s Restaurants. They have daily offers, and the special Fridays through Sundays is a satisfying Prime Rib dinner for only $30.95. You can also get a $12 lunch everyday on weekdays, or party with Happy Hour food and drink offers which are good from 3-7 pm and 10 pm to close.

Black Bear Diner

It’s Fish Friday at Black Bear Diner with their amazing all-you-can-eat special! Head to your local diner on Fridays from 4 pm to chow down on all-you-can-eat fried fish filets served with sides of fries, some hushpuppies, and a small helping of coleslaw and tartar sauce. The special starts at approximately $14. Some participating locations may also have a Prime Rib dinner special on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 pm. This features 10 oz prime rib, vegetables, as well as sides of mashed potatoes, gravy, a cup of soup or salad and a cornbread muffin. Prices will vary, so check your local diner to find out if these offers are good at your location, and to check specific times and prices.

Blaze Pizza

Order in with Blaze Pizza’s daily online specials. Enjoy a “Party of One” pizza and soda for $9.95. This special is valid for online + pickup only.

Bob Evans

Start the weekend the right way by heading to Bob Evans for their delicious traditional breakfasts menu! Best of all, this is an all day breakfast offer. Breakfasts vary in price from around $10.29 to $13.79. Choose from the Big Egg Breakfast with 3 eggs, bacon or sausage, and your pick of side and biscuits; The Rise and Shine featuring 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, and your pick of side and biscuits; the Banana Nut Farmers Choice which gives you 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, and your choice of a side and 3 banana slice pancakes; or the Double Meat Farmer with 2 eggs, sausage, bacon, a side and hotcakes or French Toast.

Bonefish Grill

Relax with Happy Hour daily at Bonefish Grill! End off the week with martinis and cocktails for $6, as well as discounted beers and wines. Happy Hour is normally from 4-6:30 pm and in the bar. Phone ahead to check your local Bonefish Grill’s hours, prices and terms.

Brann’s Steakhouse

Put a long week behind you at Brann’s Steakhouse where you can relax with drink specials from only $3.99, and comfort food plates for only $12.99! Happy Hour is typically from 3-6 pm and again from 9pm to close.

BRAVO! Cucina Italia + BRIO Italian Grille

BRAVO! Cucina Italia and BRIO Italian Grille both have yummy Happy Hour specials on food, every weekday from 3-7 pm. There are appetizers and entrees for only $7 each. There’s even a Happy Hour Burger! Available for dine-in only.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Kick back at Buffalo Wild Wings with their weekday Happy Hour featuring great deals on food and drinks. Happy Hour offers are priced at $3 to $6, and it is valid from 3 to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Enjoy tall drafts, Bird Dawg (a brioche bun filled with chicken tender), chips and salsa, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks.

Burger King

Treat yourself to some good old Burger King this weekend. Check the BK app for coupons that score you discounts, BOGO deals on burgers and lots more every day.

Captain D’s

Enjoy Fan Favorites on Fridays at Captain D’s. These delicious treats are available every weekday and start from only $5.99. Feast on 10 piece Butterfly Shrimp for $5.99; a nice Seafood Trio from only $6.99, and 4 piece Southern-Style Fish Tenders for only $6.49.

Cheesecake Factory

Head to the Cheesecake Factory to treat yourself to appetizers and an assortment of plates starting at about $8.50 with Happy Hour from 4-6 pm. This even includes delicious staples like burgers and wine! These offers are only valid in the bar area.

Chevys Fresh Mex

Kick back with Happy Hour deals at Chevy’s Fresh Mex from 3 pm to close, Monday through Saturday, and all day on Sunday. Happy Hour specials include food and drinks starting from $4. Available in the bar only.

Chili’s

Fridays’s food is sorted at Chili’s with their 3 for Me promo featuring a beverage, appetizer, and delicious entree all for only $10.99+. Choose from an Old-Timer with Cheese, Big Mouth Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and other entrees.

Chuy’s

Stop by Chuy’s Mexican restaurant for daily Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 3-6 pm. Happy Hour brings you discounted Margaritas, beer, and wine – the perfect way to end the week.

Costco

It seems Costco will always have their Everyday Hot Dog Special + fountain drink for only $1.50! The price has been the same for decades, and hopefully will be for a few more years to come. And if you are more of a pizza person, you can also go for one piece of pizza for only $1.99.

Cotton Patch Cafe

Treat yourself to a Fried Fish Special on Fridays at some Cotton Patch locations. Check Cotton Patch Cafe’s website or social media to see if the offer is valid near you.

Cracker Barrel

Zap over to Cracker Barrel if you are feeling extra hungry. They have Lunch offers and Dinner Deals available Wednesdays through Sundays. The deal on Fridays is a Fish Fry for only $12.99. Lunch specials are typically served with a side of corn muffins or buttermilk biscuits, and one other side. Dinner specials are typically paired with two country sides, buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins. Note that dinner deals are only available from 10:30 am – 8 pm.

Dairy Queen

Visit Dairy Queen online or check the Dairy Queen app daily for coupons that help you save on all your favorite burgers, drinks and more.

Dave & Buster’s

It’s Happy Hour at Dave & Buster’s from 4-7 pm, Mondays through Fridays! Relax with awesome discounts on food and drinks.

Del Frisco Grille

Del Frisco’s Grille has a nice assortment of food and drinks on special during Happy Hour at select locations. Most locations offer Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4-6:30 pm. Snack on delicious plates from only $10, paired with select drinks on special starting at only $7.

Denny’s

If you love diner specials, Denny’s has to be your next stop. They have deals starting from only $5.99 every day, Fridays included. Feast on all your favorites including bacon, eggs and pancakes, sandwiches with fries or soup, chicken dinners and more.

Domino’s Pizza

It’s always time for Domino’s! There are tempting offers available daily including large, one-topping pizzas and 8 piece wings or boneless wings for only $7.99 each ( for carryout only).

Firehouse Subs

Grab a bit of bready, cheesy goodness at Firehouse Subs. Enjoy their satisfying Daily Specials for only $8.49 at most locations (prices may vary). On Fridays, the sub on special is the Jamaican Jerk Turkey Sub.

First Watch

In need of breakfast? Or do you need a great spot for brunch or lunch? First Watch has you covered for all of those meals, every day! From around only $12, enjoy cage-free eggs, your choice of meat, and quality grain toast. Or opt for a Trifecta for the same price, but with a waffle or pancake instead of toast.

Fresh Market

Grab lunch at Fresh Market this Friday. Enjoy the Lunch Value Meals for only $9.99 daily, featuring a sandwich, chips and a drink. Take your pick of Italian panini, the Reuben, and Turkey and Swiss. You can also score with Fresh Market’s “Little Big Meal” and feed 4 for only $25.

Granite City Food and Brewery

Granite City Food and Brewery also have a satisfying Fish Friday deal that you can enjoy for dine-in or takeout. Feast on All You Can Eat Northern Lager battered cod, enjoyed with a side of fries, coleslaw and specially house-made tartar sauce for only $13.99. You can also enjoy appetizers for 50% off and Flying Monkeys for only $3 from 1-5 pm.

IHOP Specials

Snack on side dishes from only $4, and $6 entrees and appetizers with IHOP’s IHOPPY Happy Hour from 3-10 pm every day! Stay up to date with other IHOP deals by signing up here.

Islands Restaurants

Relax with Islands Restaurants’ Happy Hour deals, including cocktails, beers, and wines; and discounts on Cheese Fries, Nacho Sliders, and other scrumptious appetizers. Happy Hour begins at 3pm every Monday to Friday, and is valid in the bar or patio area only.

Jack’s

Treat yourself to French fries – it is the weekend after all! Head to Jack’s for Regular Fries for only $1. Jack’s has daily specials Mondays through Fridays, and they are valid in-store and online.

Jack in the Box

Search the Jack in the Box app for coupons that help you save every day! There are typically coupons for BOGO deals and discounts.

Kona Grill

Kona Grill is a good place to take advantage of daily Happy Hour specials on drinks and appetizers. Happy Hour is from 2-6 pm and again at 9 pm to close; and features fish tacos, sake, beer, sliders, sushi rolls, wines and more from $3 to $9+.

Little Caesars Pizza

Fridays and pizza go hand in hand. Visit Little Caesars online or on the app for coupons, and enjoy everyday specials including Large Classic Pepperoni for only $6.79 (prices may vary).

Macaroni Grill

Macaroni Grill is the place to be on weekends. You can check online as they often have coupons such as 25% off a meal or $10 off a $30 purchase. The coupons are valid Friday through Sunday.

Max & Erma’s

Few things hit the spot like a good fish and chips. Head to Max & Erma’s on Fridays for their tasty Fish and Chips for only $12. Check ahead to see if it is valid.

McCormick & Schmick’s

Stop at McCormick & Schmick’s to snack on bar bites and drinks during their daily Happy Hour from 3:30-6:30 pm. Specials start at around $4.

McDonald’s

It’s the weekend, and you deserve to take it easy and treat yourself to some McDonald’s! Simply check the McDonald’s app or go online as they have coupons available daily. Enjoy great discounts and BOGO offers on breakfast items, Big Macs, French fries and lots more.

Metro Diner

Craving some seafood? Stop by Metro Diner for their Fish Friday deal that features two options on wild caught cod. Enjoy a Fish Sandwich and Fries for only $9.99, or a Platter Cod Entree for just $12.99.

Miller’s Ale House

Make a stop at Miller’s Ale House this weekend, and enjoy a Coconut Shrimp dinner for $14.99 valid Friday to Sunday.

Noodles & Company

Enjoy something that’s both hearty and fresh with noodle and salad dishes at Noodles & Company. They have a great assortment of entrees for only $7 daily including their Butter Noodles, Japanese Pan Noodles, Med Salad, Pasta Fresca, Pesto Cavatappi, Spaghetti and a satisfying Wisconsin Mac & Cheese meal.

O’Charley’s

Make it a party and kick back with Margaritas for $7 at O’Charley’s with their Fiesta Fridays special!

Olive Garden

Head to Olive Garden for your Friday lunch break. Olive Garden offers daily lunch specials which are valid before 3pm. Choose from soups, salads, spaghetti dishes and more starting from only $8.99. Olive Garden also has a convenient Take Home Offer in which you buy any entree and score a classic pasta dish that’s chilled and ready-to-prepare for only $6 more.

Panera Bread Specials

Head to Panera Bread for their satisfying Value Duet special which is valid daily. The special features a cup of tomato, wild rice or chicken noodle soup, and a half sandwich for $6.99. Options include Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, Greek Salad and Tomato Soup, Napa Almond Chicken Sandwich and Wild Rice Soup, Tuna Sandwich and Tomato Soup, Smokehouse BBQ Chicken and Tomato Soup, and Caesar Salad and Chicken Noodle Soup. And be sure to join Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club Drink Subscription so you add tea, fountain drinks or coffee for free.

Papa Murphy’s

What better way to celebrate Friday than with pizza! Head to select Papa Murphy’s locations to munch on large pizzas for only $5.99 on Fridays. You can check if the offer is valid near you by finding your location, starting an order, and then scrolling to Classics & Specials. If valid, you will be able to navigate to the $5.99 Large Thin Cheese, Pepperoni or Sausage pizzas.

Perry’s Steakhouse

If the lunch time hunger is hitting hard, stop at Perry’s Steakhouse for their Pork Chop Lunch, available every Friday from 10:30 am to 5 pm for dine-in or to-go. For only $19, you score a lunch cut portion of Perry’s Famous Pork Chop that also comes with whipped potatoes and applesauce.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut offers a tempting deal on their “Melts” for only $6.99 every day. Melts are two folded slices of Pizza Hut’s Thin N’ Crispy Crust, and they are stuffed with a variety of yummy toppings.

Popeye’s

Craving some chicken after a long week? Look on the Popeyes app for a coupon that scores you a 3 pc Tenders Combo for $6.99, and a coupon for a 5 piece dinner for two for $9.99.

Quiznos

Quiznos offers up a tasty Toasty Deal every day, featuring an 8-inch sub for only $6.50! On Fridays, the sub special is valid on the Classic Italian. See the other promos available on the Quiznos website.

Red Lobster

Head to Red Lobster to feast on the Fish Fry Friday special for only $13.99. The special includes hand-battered cod, a side of fries, and coleslaw. Your choice to enjoy it for dine-in, to-go or delivery, though delivery will have additional charges.

Rubio’s

Bring in the weekend at Rubio’s with their satisfying Fish Taco and beer deal every Friday. The offer features The Original Fish Taco 2 Taco Plate for only $7.99, as well as beers starting from only $2. See more of Rubio’s weekly deals here.

Ruby Tuesday

Every day should be a Friday at Ruby Tuesday! They have delicious deals to see you into the weekend including a Philly Cheesesteak Hoagie for only $7.99 from 11-4 pm, and an all-day offer for kids to eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. You can see more Daily Specials at Ruby Tuesday here.

Schlotzsky’s

Enjoy a BOGO weekend offer at Schlotzsky’s. Friday through Sunday, buy one Calzone and get another 50% off! The offer is only valid after 4 pm, and you do need to use the Rewards app to redeem the offer.

Smoothie King

Refresh this Friday at Smoothie King. Smoothie King Rewards members can enjoy an upgrade from a 20 oz to a 32 oz smoothie for only $1, valid every Friday!

Texas de Brazil

It’s Happy Hour at Texas de Brazil! Mondays to Fridays, from 4:30-6 pm, you can enjoy alcoholic beverages from as low as $3! Take it easy with domestic beers, relaxing glasses of wine, cocktails, martinis and caipirinhas.

TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays has everyday Happy Every Hour specials like $4 cocktails, $5 wine and $2 beers.

Togo’s

Togo’s Sandwiches has daily specials including a 6-inch regular sandwich and a soda for just $8.95. The sandwich on Fridays is tasty Tuna.

Torchy’s Tacos

Torchy’s Tacos has Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 3-6 pm. It’s the perfect place to end the week with discounted margaritas, drafts and bottles of beer.

Veggie Grill

Get your fill of deliciousness with Veggie Grill’s awesome daily deals. Best of all, the specials are available both in-store and online (sometimes you will require a promo code for the online deals). And what’s the Friday special, you wonder? A free Regular Side with any eligible Entree purchase. For online, use promo code FRIDAY.

Vitality Bowls

Keep things delicious and nutritious with Vitality Bowls Happy Hour BOGO deals! This BOGO 50% offer is available Monday through Friday from 5-7pm. Munch on Wraps, Salads and Grain Bowls. Available at participating locations only, so ring ahead to be sure.

Wendy’s

The Wendy’s app is a great way to save on all your favorites every day! Score offers like free large fries with orders of $10+, BOGO deals and more (subject to change).

Yard House

It’s the weekend at Yard House. Relax with their daily Late Night Happy Hour promos on drinks and appetizers. Sip on select drinks for $2 off, wine for $3 off, and Half Yards for $4 off. Remember to check your location’s exact hours and deals.

Enjoy!