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.
Limited-Time Friday Food Deals + Weekend Offers
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Aroma Joe's: Rewards members can enjoy a BOGO deal on any 24-ounce Rush drinks at Aroma Joe's on Dec. 19. Offer valid in-app only.
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Burger King: Royal Perks members can celebrate the season this weekend with these Burger King deals. Each one requires a purchase of $5 or more. Offers valid online or in-app.
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Dec. 19: Free 5-Piece French Toast Sticks
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Dec. 20: Free 4-Piece Jalapeño Cheddar Bites
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Dec. 21: Free 4-Piece Cini Minis
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Burger King: On Friday, Dec. 19, Burger King is offering Royal Perks members a BOGO deal on SpongeBob's Krabby Whoppers. Offer valid all day in the BK app, while supplies last.
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Casey's: Every Friday, Casey's Rewards members can get a FREE medium (16-ounce) frozen drink in-store, no purchase necessary. Flavor options are blue raspberry, cherry, citrus blast, and Sour Patch Kids watermelon. Limit four drinks per rewards member, per Friday.
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Checkers & Rally's: Grab a free large fries at Checkers & Rally's when you present a coupon at checkout in-store. No additional purchase required. Limit one per person. Offer valid through Dec. 31, 2026, while supplies last.
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Dave's Hot Chicken: Rewards members can get a FREE Top-Loaded Fries with a Dave's Hot Chicken purchase of $18 or more on Dec. 19 only.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Enjoy BOGO Giant Pit-Smoked Loaded Baked Potatoes at Dickey's Barbecue Pit when you enter promo code FRIDAY at checkout online or in-app. Offer valid on Friday, Dec. 19.
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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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Honey Dew Donuts: Every Friday in December you can save 10% on your Honey Dew Donuts order of $10 or more.
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Krispy Kreme: Visit Krisy Kreme while wearing a tacky holiday sweater on Dec. 19 and you can get a free Original Glazed or Classic Assorted Ring doughnut. No purchase necessary, limit one per guest.
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Panera Bread: Panera Bread is celebrating the season with their App-y Holidays for MyPanera Rewards members. On Dec. 19 you can save $2 on espresso drinks and smoothies. Offer valid for a one-time redemption in-app.
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Paris Baguette: On Dec. 19, Paris Baguette Rewards members can redeem exclusive offers.
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One free pastry with any beverage purchase (excludes baguettes, loaf breads, grilled cheese, multi-pack breads or pastries, cake slices, tarts, and cream puffs)
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$3 medium coffee or cold brew
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$2 off any salad, sandwich, or wrap
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Pollo Campero: On Dec. 19 you can save on Pollo Campero Family Meals when you use promo codes at checkout online or in-app.
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$5 off an 8-piece meal with promo code SAVE5
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$6 off a 12-piece meal with promo code SAVE6
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$7 off a 20-piece meal with promo code SAVE7
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Portillo's: Get a free regular cheese sauce when you purchase fries at Portillo's on Dec. 19. Offer valid online, in-app, and in-store.
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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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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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Sonic: Rewards members can celebrate the holidays with exclusive Sonic deals. On Dec. 19, you can grab a half price Pretzel Bacon Sonic Smasher. Offer valid online or in-app.
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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.
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 (menu price $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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