Best Friday Food Deals, Restaurant Specials, and Discounts in September 2026

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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.

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Limited-Time Friday Food Deals

Angry Chickz: Celebrate the grand opening of the new Angry Chickz at 10285 W. McDowell Rd., Suite A100, Avondale, AZ on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. The first 100 customers receive a free jersey, while the first 500 guests in line will be entered for a chance to win free Angry Chickz for a year.
Biggby Coffee: Get any 20-ounce specialty beverage for $5 every Friday at Biggby Coffee through Oct. 30. The Friday Night (De)Lights promotion is valid all day Fridays.
Biggby Coffee: School staff members can get any 16-ounce beverage for $1.99 at Biggby Coffee on Sept. 11 when you show a valid school ID.
Casey's: Every Friday, Casey's Rewards members can get a FREE medium (16-ounce) Frostbite frozen drink in-store with the purchase of a medium Frostbite. Flavor options are blue raspberry, cherry, citrus blast, and Sour Patch Kids watermelon. Limit four drinks per rewards member per Friday.
Cuervo: Buy one Cuervo pour or cocktail on a Friday (including National Tequila Day) through Sept. 11, and Cuervo will reimburse the purchase price, up to $10, via PayPal or Venmo after you upload your receipt. Offer valid while supplies last for ages 21 and older in select states, Washington D.C., and U.S. military bases. Limit three rebates per person. You can also enter their Ultimate Summer Friday Sweepstakes for a chance to win $25 (via Venmo) toward your next margarita or a $1,500 digital gift card.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Every Friday, you can enjoy BOGO Pit Smoked Loaded Baked Potatoes (with or without meat) at Dickey's Barbecue Pit when you use promo code FRIDAY at checkout. Offer valid online, in app, and in store.
Golden Corral: Golden Corral Rewards members can get a free 16 oz. beverage when you purchase an adult lunch buffet and redeem the in-app reward. Limit one free beverage per Rewards account. Offer valid on Sept. 11.
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh: On Sept. 11, first responders can get a free medium coffee or medium fountain drink at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations. No purchase necessary.
KFC: Every Friday, guests can score 24 nuggets (reg. $7.99 for a 12-count) and four sauces (reg. $0.30 each) at KFC for $10.
Long John Silver’s: Get a $30 Date Night meal at Long John Silver’s with one snack, two meals, two medium drinks and one slice of cheesecake. Order online and enter promo code DTFISH during checkout. Offer valid through Dec. 31.
Mission BBQ: On Sept. 11, police, firefighters, and first responders can get a free sandwich all day at Mission BBQ. The restaurant will also hold a live National Anthem at noon.
Mo' Bettahs: Get complimentary mini plates and drinks during the Friends and Ohana preview for the new Zionsville, IN, Mo' Bettahs at 10725 N. Michigan Road on Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 5 - 6:30 p.m. Then on Sept. 12 enjoy a block-party dinner from 5 - 6:30 p.m. and a chance to win free Mo' Bettahs for a year.
QuickChek: Teachers and first responders (with valid ID) can get a free self-serve coffee on Friday, Sept. 11 at QuickChek. Limit one per customer.
Sbarro Pizza: Order a 17-inch XL pepperoni or cheese NY pizza for $14 at Sbarro Pizza with promo code FRIDAY at checkout online or in-app. You'll save around $5 per pizza with this deal.
Stan’s Donuts: Every Friday in September, Stan’s Perks members can get a free glazed donut with a purchase of $2.30 or more at Stan’s Donuts. Activate the in-app offer before midnight Thursday.
Sweetgreen: RSVP for a sneak peek and complimentary meal on Sept. 11 or 12 at Sweetgreen’s first Jacksonville restaurant (4624 Town Crossing Dr. in St. Johns Town Center). The restaurant officially opens Sept. 15, with a grand opening celebration beginning at 10 a.m. Guests can enjoy free fresh-cut fruit and a photo booth and enter to win a custom surfboard, while supplies last.

Every-Friday Food Deals

99 Restaurants: Every Friday after 4 p.m. at 99 Restaurants, 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.
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 $12.99.
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.
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 on Fridays is Snickers Swirl.
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.
Green Mill: On Fridays and Saturdays, you can order the Green Mill Family Meal Deal. This $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.
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.
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.
Metro Diner: Enjoy Fish & Chips Platter for $13.49 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 $10.49.
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 $22 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). You can also enjoy an $8.99 Philly Cheesesteak with fries or tots or a $6.99 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.
Wendy's: Celebrate Fryday with free any size fry at Wendy's when you make a purchase of $5 or more on Friday.
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), with prices starting at $7.

Weekend Food Deals

DoorDash: This college football season, DoorDash has several Saturday promotions and giveaways.
- Through Nov. 28: Place Saturday orders of $20 or more to build a monthly streak and earn entries for monthly prizes that include a $250 DoorDash gift card, and a $757,500 grand prize, and a fridge with a year's supply of Dr Pepper. DashPass members earn double entries.
- Through Oct. 12: College students nationwide can sign up for free Student DashPass.
- Every Saturday: Watch for rotating game-day deals in the app.
Golden Krust: Get complimentary Caribbean favorites and drinks during the Sept. 12 grand reopening of Golden Krust at 2960 Stonecrest Pass in Stonecrest, GA. The celebration runs from 1 - 5 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m.
Grain & Berry: If you're one of the first 100 guests at the new Baltimore, MD, Grain & Berry at 1402 Point St. you can get free bowls for a year during their Sept. 12 grand opening. Download the app, sign up for rewards, and be among the first 100 guests to place a purchase of $15+ and scan the event QR code. After the first 100, qualifying guests can get a scratch-off card while supplies last with prizes including $3 off, a free smoothie, free bowl, or a $15 or $50 gift card for a future visit.
Hat Creek Burger Company: On Sept. 12, wear Texas burnt orange or Ohio State scarlet and gray to any Hat Creek Burger Company location in Texas to get a free Little Hat Burger with Cheese. The dine-in offer is valid all day. No purchase necessary. Limit one per guest, while supplies last.
Hawaiian Bros: The new Indianapolis, IN, Hawaiian Bros at 7910 S. U.S. Highway 31 is offering the first 100 guests a free T-shirt and a gift card valued from $25 - $500 during the grand opening celebration on Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. One guest will also win free food for a year. Sept. 12 at 11 a.m.
Jack in the Box: Jack Pack Rewards members can find three back-to-school offers through Sept. 13 in the Jack in the Box app.
- $1 Breakfast Jack when you purchase a Red Bull can or Red Bull Infusion
- $1 Red Bull can when you purchase a Breakfast Croissant
- Free regular fries or dessert when you purchase a Red Bull Infusion
Krispy Kreme: Through Sept. 13, buy any dozen (including their Fall & Football dozen) or 16ct Minis at Krispy Kreme and get an Apple Cider Original Glazed dozen for $5. For online for online or in-app orders enter promo code APPLECIDER during checkout. Limit two in-shop redemptions, one online redemption per guest.
Liquid Death: Enter the Liquid Death Gets You Chicken Wings Daily Sweepstakes through Sept. 13 for a chance to win a $20 DoorDash gift codes. Buy Liquid Death Sparkling Energy, register your mobile number and upload your receipt; a no-purchase entry method is also available. You can enter up to 50 times a day. No rewards membership is required. See official rules.
Little Caesars: Get two large one-topping pizzas for $4.99 each at Little Caesars. Order online or in the app and enter promo code PIZZAPIZZA at checkout. Offer valid through Sept. 13.
MilkShake Factory: On Sept. 12, get BOGO free milkshakes all day at the MilkShake Factory in Milton, GA, to celebrate the location’s first anniversary.
My Big Fat Shawarma: The new My Big Fat Shawarma at 31243 Southfield Road in Beverly Hills, MI, will celebrate their grand opening Sept. 12. The first 100 guests get a free shawarma bowl or wrap.
Olipop: Enter the Olipop Back to School Giveaway once daily through Sept. 13. Prizes include 16 six-packs of assorted Olipop Minis, a $200 digital prepaid card, back-to-school merchandise, and a $100 digital prepaid card to give to a favorite teacher or faculty member. No purchase or loyalty membership is required. Open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older. See official rules.
Parlor Doughnuts: Parlor Perks members can get a free Famous Layered Doughnut during the Parlor Doughnuts grand reopening on Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Download the app before the event to receive this freebie.
PDQ: Preorder a 25-piece Reheat Tender Platter and get a second 25-piece platter free at PDQ when you order in store or online and enter promo code BIGGAME during checkout. Offer valid for pickup through Sept. 13.
Potbelly: Save 10% on catering orders of $200 or more at Potbelly through Sept. 13 when you enter promo code SAVE10 during online or in-app checkout.
PrimoHoagies: Through Sept. 13, PrimoPerks members can get 10% off catering trays from PrimoHoagies with promo code KICKOFF during online or in-app checkout.
Rosetta Bakery: Get complimentary menu selections (while supplies last) during the Sept. 12 grand-opening celebration for Rosetta Bakery at High Street Atlanta, 101 High Street #300 in Atlanta, GA. The event runs from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shake Shack: Through Sept. 13, score a classic shake for $4 with the purchase of any burger or sandwich at Shake Shack. Use promo code SHAKEIT when ordering in the app, online, or in-store kiosk.
Smithfield: Enter the “Mayor of Meatopia” social media contest through Sept. 13. Follow @smithfieldbrand on Instagram or TikTok and post a video with your favorite Smithfield food products — explaining why you should be mayor. Tag @smithfieldbrand and include #MeatMayorContest. The winner gets a two-year supply of Smithfield products. No rewards membership or purchase is required. See official rules.
Thompson Restaurants: Through Sept. 13, Thompson Restaurant Rewards members can get 20% off in store or online with the exclusive promo code sent to members. Sign up to receive the code.
Wendy's: This fall, Wendy's has several college football deals available on Saturdays only.
- Through Dec. 4: Rewards members can get 50% off a Dave's Single with purchase when you enter promo code FOXBIGNOON online or in app. Offer valid once per week.
- Through Sept. 27: Get 10pc Crispy or Spicy Nuggets for $1.99 with any online or in-app purchase. Offer valid once per day.
- Through Nov. 21: Get $0 delivery fees on DoorDash orders placed in the Wendy's app.
Wendy’s: The newly remodeled Wendy’s at 600 Shrewsbury Avenue in Tinton Falls, NJ, celebrates its grand reopening Sept. 12. The first 100 guests in line at 10:30 a.m. will receive one free sandwich, salad, or breakfast item per week for a year. You must make a purchase and be at least 16 years old to qualify.