Weekday food deals get a lot of attention (Thirsty Thursday deals, anyone?), but Friday food specials might top them all. Most restaurants don't advertise Friday food deals probably because it's their busiest night.
Since we never shy away from a money-saving challenge, we tracked down the best Friday restaurant specials (even the secret ones) so you can skip cooking without breaking your budget. We even found hidden gems and discounted restaurant gift cards for extra savings.
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Limited-Time Friday Food Deals
Burger King: Burger King Royal Perks members can enjoy a free Whopper (Whopper Jr., Rodeo Burger, Cheeseburger, and Hamburger) with a $1+ purchase every Friday in July, starting with Friday, July 4.
Burger King: Every week in July, Burger King is offering Royal Perks members s FREE any size fry with a $1 purchase. You can redeem the offer once per week, including on National French Fry Day on July 11.
Carvel: On Friday, July 4, you can enjoy a free Mighty Dynamite Dinosaur Cookie topping (Mother's Frosted Cookies) on any scooped or soft serve ice cream in a cone or a cup at Carvel. Offer valid in-shoppe only.
Casey's: Buy two single-topping pizzas at Casey's for $10 each when you use promo code DOUBLE at checkout online or in-app.
Cinnabon: On Friday, July 4, Cinnabon Rewards members can get 20% off a CinnaPack when you order online or in-app. You'll find the offer in your rewards account. Limit one use only.
Krispy Kreme: Visit Krispy Kreme while wearing red, white, and blue on the Fourth of July and get a free Original Glazed doughnut, no purchase necessary. Limit one free doughnut person on Friday, July 4 only.
McAlister's Deli: Rewards members can celebrate the Fourth of July with an exclusive reward. On July 4, you can get $5 off any online or in-app purchase of $25 or more at McAlister’s Deli when you apply the reward during checkout. You'll find the reward in your McAlister's Rewards account. Offer valid for one-time use only.
Pita Pit: Save 15% on a catering order of $100 or more at Pita Pit when you use promo code CATER15 at checkout online or in-app. Offer valid through July 4.
Salad and Go: Salad and Go is offering $4 Caesar salads in celebration of the Fourth of July, which also happens to be National Caesar Salad Day.
Sbarro Pizza: Order a 17-inch XL pepperoni or cheese NY pizza for $14 (regularly $18.99) at Sbarro Pizza when you use promo code FRIDAY at checkout online or in-app.
Shipley Do-Nuts: All customers get a classic Shipley Glazed Do-Nut with any purchase on Fridays in June.
Smashburger: Every Friday, you can grab 50% off shakes (dairy or non-dairy) between 2 - 5 p.m. (local) at Smashburger. For online or in-app orders, you need to use the promo code SHAKES25. For in-store orders, you need to mention the deal at checkout. There's no limit on the number of shakes you can purchase. Offer valid through July 31, 2025.
Sonic: Every Friday through Aug. 29, you can score a freebie when you make an online or in-app purchase at Sonic.
July 4: One free small shake
June 27: One free medium Slush
June 20: One free corn dog
Subway: Every Friday, you can grab a Tuna Combo for up to 33% off as part of the Meal of the Day promotion at Subway.
Subway: On Fridays, Subway All-Star Rewards members can grab a FREE bag of chips with any purchase.
TGI Fridays: This Fourth of July, TGI Fridays has a 25% discount on party platters (July 4 - 6) when you order online and use promo code 25OffFourth at checkout. Plus, starting July 4, you can grab their new Celebratory Sundae (which includes vanilla ice cream, brownie pieces, butter cake bites, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles and topped with a sparkler). Sundae is available for dine-in only.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Loyalty members can enjoy a BOGO deal on drinks at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on July 4, from noon - 6 p.m. Limit one per customer.
Via 313: Celebrate the Fourth of July with an all-day happy hour at Via 313 (at Colorado and Texas locations on July 4). They're offering $3.13 beers, $5 appetizers, and $6 cocktails.
White Castle: You can enjoy BOGO free Crispy Chicken Sliders with promo code CRISPY at White Castle from July 4 - 6. Plus, Craver Nation members can save 20% on White Castle mobile orders from July 3 - 6. Offer valid in-app only.
Every-Friday Food Deals
99 Restaurants: Every Friday, you can enjoy a $34.99 prime rib (16 ounce) dinner that includes au jus for dipping and your choice of two sides: potato, a house salad, or vegetable after 4 p.m. at 99 Restaurants.
Beef 'O'Brady's: Beef 'O' Brady's offers a Fish 'N' Chips special every Friday. The meal includes Fried Cod fillets, fries, and coleslaw for $11.49.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Start your weekend off with a 3-course weekend special at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. You can select Prime Rib for $34.99 or a Double Bone-In Pork Chop for $31.99. Each meal comes with two sides, a soup or starter salad, and a Pizookie. Offer valid after 4 p.m.
Black Bear Diner: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat fish fry (deep-fried fish fillets, french fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw) at Black Bear Diner each Friday (after 4 p.m.) for $19.99.
Burger King: Every Friday, you can grab a FREE any-size fry at Burger King when you make an in-app purchase of $1 or more.
Carl's Jr.: Every Friday, rewards members can score a free any size natural-cut or waffle fries at Carl's Jr. with an online, in-app, or in-store purchase.
Cotton Patch Cafe: Order the Blackened Tilapia meal at Cotton Patch Cafe for $9.99 every Friday when you dine in. The meal includes grilled tilapia fillets, seasoned rice, garlic mashed potatoes, and bacon green beans.
Culver's: Culver's Flavor of the Day for their ice cream on Fridays is Snickers Swirl.
Famous Dave's: Savor the $39.99 (regularly $48.99) Southside Rib Tips Till PayDay deal at Famous Dave's every Friday. The meal comes with five pounds of rib tips and two pounds of Famous Fries, enough to feed 4 - 6 people.
Granite City Brewery: Every Friday, you can order the Fish Fry Friday special (Northern Lager-Battered fish, French fries, coleslaw) at Granite City Brewery for $14.99 and $3 (regularly $9.50) Flying Monkey cocktails (Amsterdam lemon vodka, peach and strawberry schnapps, and lemonade). Offer valid for dine-in and to-go.
Jack in the Box: Jack Pack members can score a free ANY size fries with any in-app order on Fridays at Jack in the Box.
Max & Erma's: Max & Erma's has a $12 (regularly $15.97) Fish & Chips special (Cod, fries, and coleslaw) every Friday.
McCormick & Schmick's: Every Friday you can grab Two Buck Shuck oysters on the half shell, a bar special for $2 at McCormick & Schmick's from 3 p.m. to close.
McDonald's: Pick up a free medium fry every Friday at McDonald's when you make an in-app purchase of $1 or more.
Metro Diner: Enjoy Fish & Chips for $12.99 (regularly $14.79) at Metro Diner every Friday. The meal comes with your choice of soup or salad.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grill: Each Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., you can order the Perry's Famous Pork Chop Friday lunch for $19 at Perry's Steakhouse & Grill. The meal includes a Perry's Famous Pork Chop (lunch-cut portion), whipped potatoes, homemade applesauce, and bread. Offer valid for dine-in and to-go.
Red Lobster: For $15.99 you can grab a Fish & Chips special (Cod, Chesapeake fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies) every Friday at Red Lobster.
Ruby Tuesday: Ruby Tuesday has a few all-day meal deals on Fridays. For $9.99, you can get the Fish & Chips special (Wild Alaska Pollock and fries) or Fried Catfish. You can also enjoy an $8.99 Philly Cheesesteak with fries or tots, or a $7.99 blackened chicken or cheese quesadilla (some with chips and salsa). For $23.99, you can order the Rib Eye, Ribs, & Crispy Shrimp Combo which comes with fries. Kids (12 and under) also eat free on Fridays with the purchase of an adult entree.
Shoney's: Shoney's offers a Surf to Table Theme Night special on Fridays. You'll find options including clam strips, fried oysters, shrimp & grits, seafood bake, seafood pasta alfredo, crab rice, jambalaya, gumbo, and clam chowder on their Fresh Food Bar.
Smoothie King: Healthy Rewards members can upsize their 20-ounce smoothie to a 32-ounce for free at Smoothie King every Friday. Offer valid in-app or in-store (scan your in-app barcode).
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe: On Fridays you can enjoy Taziki's Signature Pasta (mixed lettuces with penne pasta, grilled chicken, balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes, feta, and fresh basil) for $12.49.
Quiznos: Score an 8-inch Spicy Monterey sub at Quiznos every Friday for $7.45 when you order in-app.
Wendy's: Each week you can get a free ANY-size fry at Wendy's when you make any in-app purchase online or in-store.
Which Wich: On Fridays at Which Wich, you can enjoy a 7-inch Seafood Wich (tuna salad, tuna melt, Krab Salad, Call Roll, or Land & Sea) starting at $7 (regularly $9).
Stack Discount Restaurant Gift Cards
Discount gift cards are the way to go if you're looking to save money on eating out. You can find savings up to 30% or more. Our favorite places to find discount restaurant gift cards are Groupon, Restaurant.com, Costco, Sam's Club, and GCX (Gift Card Exchange).
If you have a Target Circle Card, you can save 5% on gift cards year-round.
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