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
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Ben & Jerry's : On National Chocolate Milkshake Day (Sept. 12), you can upgrade any chocolate milkshake you purchase at select Ben & Jerry's locations. Contact your nearby location for participation details.
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Burger 21 : Burger21 Patty Perks members can get a chocolate milkshake for $3 on National Chocolate Milkshake Day (Sept. 12).
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Burger 21 : Score a FREE side fry with any burger purchase at Burger21 on Fridays in September. You must mention the deal to your cashier. Offer valid in-store only.
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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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Chick-fil-A : On Sept. 12, select Chick-fil-A locations are offering a free milkshake, a discount on a milkshake, or other milkshake-related deal in celebration of National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Contact your nearby location for participation details.
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Culver's : Look for a discount on small chocolate shakes at select Culver's locations. Contact your nearby location for participation details.
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Dairy Queen : Select Dairy Queen locations are offering a BOGO $1 chocolate milkshakes for National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Contact your nearby location for participation details.
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Freddy's : Fredheads can grab Freddy's Pints for $3 each after 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Limit up to three pints. You can also earn 300 points when you buy a chocolate milkshake or chocolate malt shake.
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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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Houston TX Hot Chicken : Rewards members can save 20% on milkshakes at Houston TX Hot Chicken on Sept. 12.
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Irv's Burgers : Score a BOGO deal on milkshakes on Sept. 12 at Irv's Burgers. Limit one BOGO offer per customer. Offer valid in-store only.
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Long John Silver's : Enjoy a Friday Add-A-Piece deal for $2 this September at Long John Silver's when you use promo code AAP2FRI at checkout online or in-app.
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Milkshake Factory : To celebrate National Milkshake Day, Milkshake Factory is offering BOGO free chocolate milkshakes on Sept. 12 only.
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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.
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Smashburger : Smashburger rewards members is offering a free regular-size fries or tots with any regularly priced burger or sandwich every Friday through Sept. 30. To redeem, you must present a coupon found in your email or with promo code FRYDAYS at checkout online or in-app.
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Stan's Donuts : Stan's Donuts Perks members can grab a FREE glazed donut every Friday with a purchase of $2.30 or more. Offer valid through Sept. 26.
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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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Whataburger : Sept. 12, rewards members can celebrate National Shake Day with a free small shake at Whataburger when you purchase a medium or large fries. Limit one offer per person. Offer valid online or in-store.
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 : 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.
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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 (regularly $9.50) 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 (regularly $15.97) Fish & Chips special (cod, fries, and coleslaw) every Friday.
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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 (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 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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