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.
Want deals all week long? Check out our other daily restaurant deal roundups: Monday restaurant deals, Tuesday food specials, and Wednesday food deals.
Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.
Friday-Only Food Giveaways
M&M's is giving away free candy on Friday, Oct. 31.
If you run out of candy on Halloween, don't sweat it. M&M's and Gopuff have you covered with free candy bowl refills. Starting at 5 p.m. local on Oct. 31, if you run out of candy during trick-or-treating, the M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad will have candy delivered to you within an hour via GoPuff. All you have to do is visit M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad website and request some replacement candy.
Limited-Time Friday Food Deals + Weekend Offers
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Andy’s Frozen Custard : In 2025, Andy’s Frozen Custard is offering a free small 1-topping sundae to kids 12 and under in costume on Halloween. Customers in costume can enter an Andy's gift card giveaway by posting their photo using #AndysHalloween25 and tagging @andysfrozencustard.
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Applebee's : Applebee's is offering a free kids' meal for those 12 and under on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31.
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Beef 'O' Brady's: Kids 12 and under in costume get a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree at Beef 'O' Brady's on Halloween 2025. Offer valid for dine-in and take out orders.
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Casey's : Enjoy a BOGO 50% off deal on 1-topping pizzas at Casey's when you use promo code BOGO at checkout online or in-app.
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Cattlemens Steakhouse : Kids 12 and under in costume eat free with the purchase at Cattlemens Steakhouse when you purchase an adult entree. Limit one free meal per adult entree purchase. Offer valid on Halloween from 4 - 10 p.m. (local).
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit : Kids eat free at Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Halloween when you make a purchase of $12 or more. Limit one per transaction per person. Offer valid on Oct. 31 only.
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Freebirds World Burrito : Rewards members can enjoy BOGO Monster and Super Monster entrees at Freebirds World Burrito. Plus, kids 12 and under eat for free when they wear a costume on Halloween.
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Friendly’s : Kids eat free at Friendly's with the purchase of an adult entree on Halloween.
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Green Mill : On Fridays and Saturdays you can order the Green Mill Family Meal Deal. The $37.99 meal includes two 2-topping pizzas (Classic Thin, Old World, and Pescara crusts only) and an order of cheese bread. Offer valid for takeout or delivery.
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Hooters : Kids 12 and under in costume eat free at Hooters when you dine in on Halloween, Oct. 31.
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Joe's Crab Shack : Score a $0.99 kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree offer at Joe's Crab Shack on Oct. 31. Costumes aren't required, but are encouraged.
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Krispy Kreme: Wear a costume to Krispy Kreme on Oct. 25 or on Oct. 31 to grab a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut, no purchase necessary for either day.
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Long John Silver's : Enjoy a Friday $2 Add-A-Piece with a purchase deal this October at Long John Silver's when you use promo code AAP2FRI at checkout online or in-app.
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O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar : Grab a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree deal at O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar this Halloween.
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Outback Steakhouse: Outback Steakhouse is offering a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree when you dine-in or order online and use promo code SpookyFree at checkout on Halloween.
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Potbelly : Kids aged 12 or under can get a free combo meal with each entree purchased at Potbelly every weekend starting at 3 p.m. local on Fridays. Offer valid for dine-in only.
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Red Robin : Kids 11 and under who dine in at Red Robin on Halloween will receive a free sundae when you purchase a kids' meal. Offer valid Oct. 29 - Nov. 2.
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Ruby Tuesday: Like every Friday, kids 12 and under can eat free on Halloween (Friday, Oct. 31) this year at Ruby Tuesday when you purchase an adult meal.
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Sbarro Pizza : Order a 17-inch XL pepperoni or cheese NY pizza for $14 at Sbarro Pizza when you use promo code FRIDAY at checkout online or in-app. You'll save around $5 per pizza with this deal.
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Schlotzsky's : Schlotzsky's is celebrating National Pizza Month with $5 Core Pizzas and $7 Premium Pizzas every Friday through Sunday after 5 p.m. local. This offer will be a permanent addition to their menu.
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Core Pizzas: Double Cheese, Pepperoni & Double Cheese
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Premium Pizzas: Meaty, Supreme, Veggie, BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno
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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.
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Subway : On Fridays, Subway All-Star Rewards members can grab a FREE bag of chips with any purchase.
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The Greene Turtle : Grab a FREE kids' meal on Halloween at The Greene Turtle with the purchase of a full-priced adult meal (excludes appetizers, sides, and desserts).
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Wings and Rings : Select Wings and Rings locations are offering kids in costume a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree on Halloween.
Every-Friday Food Deals
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99 Restaurants : Every Friday, you can enjoy a $35.99 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Culver's : Culver's Flavor of the Day for their ice cream on Fridays is Snickers Swirl.
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Famous Dave's : Get the $39.99 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. This deal will save you about $10.
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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 Flying Monkey cocktails (Amsterdam lemon vodka, peach and strawberry schnapps, and lemonade). Offer valid for dine-in and to-go.
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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.
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Max & Erma's : Max & Erma's has a $12 Fish & Chips special (cod, fries, and coleslaw) every Friday. This deal will save you about $3.
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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. - close.
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McDonald's : Pick up a free medium fry every Friday at McDonald's when you make an in-app purchase of $1 or more.
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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. You can also grab a fried fish sandwich that comes with one side for $9.99.
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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.
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Red Lobster: For $15.99, you can grab a Fish & Chips special (Cod, Chesapeake fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies) every Friday at Red Lobster.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Quiznos : Score an 8-inch Spicy Monterey sub at Quiznos every Friday for $7.45 when you order in-app.
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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.
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Which Wich : On Fridays at Which Wich, you can save around $3 on a 7-inch Seafood Wich (tuna salad, tuna melt, Krab Salad, Call Roll, or Land & Sea), starting at $7.
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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