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 purchase of $1 or more every Friday in July.
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.
Casey's: Every Friday through Aug. 29, 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.
Casey's: Enjoy a BOGO 50% off deal on one-topping pizzas at Casey's when you use promo code BOGO at checkout online or in-app.
Chick-fil-A: While this National Drive-Thru Day deal is the day after the food holiday, it's worth checking out if you live near the Chick-fil-A Lee Vista in Orlando, FL.
On Friday, July 25, they're giving away a blind bag to each of the first 200 cars to go through their drive thru between noon - 1 p.m. ET. The contents may vary. However, every bag will have a Be Our Guest card with a digital offer (ranges from a free dessert to a free meal). Other blind bag goodies you might get include treats, two Chick-fil-A merch surprises (think a plush Chick-fil-A cow, a CFA lanyard, or keychain). Four of the blind bags will have a grand prize catering tray (worth $45). Limit one free blind bag per car.
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.
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 17: One free small Mozz Sticks
July 11: One free medium tots or Groovy Fries
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.
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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