Buy a pasta dish from any Buca di Beppo and get a free bowl of spaghetti on Monday, March 15.  No coupon required.  Buca says they’ll serve the free pasta at all 83 locations to celebrate their attempt to break the Guiness record for the largest bowl of pasta.  Buca plans to have a 10,000 pound bowl of pasta at their Anaheim, CA restaurant on Friday March 12. More details on this special at the Buca Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Baja Fresh is promoting their Primo Taco line with new coupons.  Primo Tacos include Blackened Shrimp,  Langostino Lobster, Mahi Mahi and Fire-Grilled Steak.  Coupons valid through March 22 are  good for $5 off a $15 purchase, $2 off a $6 purchase, or a special price of $2.99 for a Primo Taco Combo when you buy one at regular price.  You can find the coupons below or directly from Baja Fresh at THIS LINK.

Restaurant.com has updated their gift certificate prices. They’re now 80% off  now through March 16.  Pay $2  for a $25 gift certificate (normal price is $10) and you get a certificate for $25 off your dining bill.  The normal restriction is the food bill must be at least $50.   As always with restaurant.com  there is a limited number of coupons for each restaurant.  So, if you see what you want, it is best to grab it.   To get the new discount, meaning you pay $2 for a $25 gift certificate, use promo code BITE when you check out.   LINK

Quiznos sandwich shop is introducing a line of chopped salads and has coupons to celebrate. Salads include Chicken Taco, Chili Taco, Classic Cob and Chicken Caesar.  There are two coupons good through March 28, one good for a regular chopped salad and fountain drink priced at $5.99, the other good for $1 off a regular sub, chopped salad, or Choose 2.  You can get your coupons from Quiznos at THIS LINK.

Rita’s Italian Ice has given away a free Italian Ice to every customer to mark the first day of Spring for 17 years, and says they will do it again this year.  On Saturday, March 20, get a free regular Italian Ice.  More details on the Rita’s website at THIS LINK.

If you’re *really* hungry for breakfast, Hardee’s burger place has what might fit the bill for you:  a breakfast biscuit with two sausage patties, egg and cheese.   This biscuit weighs in at 830 calories. Hardee’s also has a $1 off coupon for you on their promotions web site at THIS LINK.

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes has new coupons for March good for buy one, get one free meals and lunch discounts.   With coupon one,  good through March14, buy one adult meal and two beverages, get one meal free.  Coupon two is good for a weekday lunch for $5.99,  good through March 19.   Coupon three is for a family meal for $19.99, good through March 18. You can get all three coupons directly from the Sweet Tomatoes website at THIS LINK. 

Checkers and Rally’s chain of drive-in restaurants has upped the ante on the $1 burger wars with the addition of three “Unbelieva Burgers” for a buck. Choose from a Bacon Cheddar Crisp burger, the original Checker/Rallyburger, or a Chili Cheeseburger, each at $1.  More details on the Checkers website at THIS LINK.

Get Endless Refills on pancakes or French fries at Denny’s restaurants.  All you need to buy is an entree valued at $2.50 or more, and one that includes pancakes or fries.  Your server will bring you refills all day long. More details on the Dennys website at THIS LINK.

Applebee’s has a new “Ultimate Trios” special where you pick three appetizers for a low price of $11.99.  These are trio-sized (smaller) appetizers from their regular appetizer menu,  including Buffalo Wings, Cheeseburger Sliders, Dynamite Shrimp, Steak Quesadilla, and other items.  No coupon required. More details on the Applebee’s website at THIS LINK.

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a new $5 Bonells Filet Box for lunch. Comes with chicken breast filet, a side item, biscuit and medium drink. No coupon required but KFC has other coupons on their website at THIS LINK.

Qdoba Mexican Grill says kids can eat free on Saturdays in March. Get a free kids meal with purchase of any entree. Items on the kids meals include Lil’ burritos, quesadilla, or taco and come with beans or apple sauce.   Details are not on the Qdoba website yet but came to us in an email from Qdoba (see right).

Boston Market has new Meal Deals for $2.99  through March 21.  No coupon required. These are smaller portion meals such as a Mini Meatloaf Meal (one slice of meatloaf, one side and cornbread), Half a BBQ Chicken sandwich with one side, or Soup and Side Caesar Salad with cornbread.  The complete menu is on the right; this deal is not yet on the Boston Market website but came in an email to subscribers.   Also don’t forget to check out the Boston Market coupons which are always online at THIS LINK.

McCormick and Schmick upscale seafood chain has a new Lobster Ravioli with Blue Crab dinner for $19.95. This is served in light white wine cream sauce with roasted tomatoes and spinach. Other items on the “America’s Crab” menu include a filet mignon and King Crab or Crab Cake for $26.95.   More details are on menus at the McCormick and Schmick website at THIS LINK.

Benihana says their Chef Special for March is a hibachi chicken and shrimp dinner for two, for $35.  As always at Benihana,  the meal comes with Japanese onion soup, followed by a salad with ginger dressing.  The chef will prepare your chicken and shrimp, along with vegetables, hibachi-style on a sizzling steel grill.  The entrée will be served with homemade dipping sauces and steamed rice.  More details on the Benihana website at THIS LINK.

Waffle House has a coupon for a free breakfast item plus a menu of 15 items under $5.  The coupon is  for a free Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, good through March 15.  Waffle House also says they have 15 meals for $5, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast items include three eggs and hashbrowns or chicken biscuit and hashbrowns. Lunch and dinner items on the list include cheeseburger and hashbrowns or BLT and hashbrowns. 

We could not find the coupon on the Waffle House website but you can use ours below.   Just click on it then print.

Maggiano’s Italian restaurant has a new three course menu for March priced at $40 per couple. The menu includes one appetizer to share or two side salads, two entrees, and four mini-desserts.  Entrees include Balsamic-Glazed Salmon, Braised Veal Pasta,  and other items.  Appetizer choices include Zucchini Fritte, Tomato Bruschetta and Stuffed Mushrooms.  Side salad choices are Chopped, Caesar, or Maggiano’s.  Plus choose 4 Mini-Desserts such as Tiramisu, Crème Brulée, Apple Crostada, Chocolate Cake or New York Style Cheesecake.  This deal is not on the Maggianos website but came in an email to all members of the Maggianos email list.

Red Robin has a new Prime Chophouse Burger meal for $5.99.  Comes with Bottomless Steak Fries.  This is a gourmet burger with steak sauce, sauteed mushrooms and Provolone cheese on an onion bun.  Also for $5.99 is a new Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad.  More details on the Red Robin website at THIS LINK.
This is part of the restaurant’s turnaround plan after a disappointing quarter.  More
details on that at THIS LINK.

Quiznos is promoting their new Artisan Bread menu with coupons for $2 off a large sub or free chips and drink.   The new artisan breads are Italian Herb, Rosemary Parmesan, Italian White and 9-Grain Artisan Wheat.  Quiznos says they are fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals, plus the antioxidants vitamin E and zinc. As part of the promotion Quiznos is giving out coupons for $2 off a large sub ($1 off a regular sub) or free chips and a regular fountain drink with purchase of any regular sub or chopped salad.  You can use our coupons below or get your own at THIS LINK.

Burger King announced this week they are delivering their a new line of  Steakhouse XT premium burgers nationwide, at all locations.
Till now the XT burgers were available only at selected locations.  BK says the $3.99 XT is 30 percent larger than their competition at McDonalds’s, the Angus Third Pounder.  BK says they  upgraded their kitchens with new broilers to prepare for the new line.
“This new broiler is a game-changing piece of equipment and a significant point of differentiation for us,” said John Schaufelberger,  senior vice president, global product marketing and innovation, Burger King Corporation.
“Not only is the technology revolutionary to our industry, it is proprietary to the Burger King brand. It allows us to up the ante in our product development across the board - from superior quality food and unconventional menu innovations to even more competitive value offerings.”

Burger King says it is currently testing a variety of products that can now be made on the  new broiler, including fall-off-the-bone BK Fire-Grilled Ribs, stuffed burgers, and an array of one-of-a-kind offerings for breakfast, snacks and even flame-kissed desserts.

For more info on the XT Steakburger including nutrition info, see the BK website at THIS LINK.

Captain D’s fast seafood place has a 15-piece fried shrimp dinner for $4.99. Comes with two sides.  Don’t forget that kids eat free at Captain D’s on Thursdays. Get two free kid’s meals with any adult entree purchase at regular price. Dine in only. More details on both specials at the Captain D’s website at THIS LINK.

Chili’s restaurants have a new menu called Fresh Pairings where you get an appetizer and entree for just $9.99.  Appetizers included eggrolls, fried cheese or cheese fries.  Entrees include fried shrimp, half rack of ribs, Mini Tacos (including chicken, shrimp, pork or ground beef); Asian, Caribbean or Caesar sald with chicken; and Steakhouse or BBQ Sandwich.  More details on the Chili’s website at THIS LINK.

Boston Market has a new menu of $5 deals including a quarter chicken with regular side, chicken carver or chicken salad combos that include a side and regular drink, a half sandwich  combo, and other items.  Boston Market also has coupons on their website including $2 off a $10 purchase. More details on the Boston Market website at THIS LINK.

Flemings Steakhouse plans an upscale wine dinner this St. Patrick’s Day.  The dinner is $55 per person but does include wine with a four-course dinner.  starts at 6:30 pm on Friday, March 12.   The menu includes Irish Cheeses served with Riesling, Salmon served with Parducci, Filet Mignon served with Merlot, and chocolate cake with Chantilly Cream.  More details on the Flemings website at THIS LINK.

IHOP will give away a short stack of pancakes to all customers on Tuesday, Feb.  23.  This lasts all day, from 7 am to 10 pm.   IHOP says this is to celebrate National Pancake Day.  No coupon required.  IHOP, which has more than 1,400 locations, says all they ask is that customers to consider donating to childrens hospitals.  More details on the Pancake Day at IHOP website at THIS LINK.

Dennysays they will give out  coupons for a free burger and fries to the first 500,000 people to join their Rewards program.   Coupons will go out on Feb. 28.  To enroll all you have to provide is an email address and zip code.  More details on the Dennys website at THIS LINK.

Jack in the Box burger place will give a free grilled sandwich with purchase of a large drink this Tuesday, Feb. 23.  No coupon required.  One free sandwich per person.   Choose from Turkey, Backon and Cheddar or Deli Trio.   More details on the Jack in the Box website at THIS LINK.

Hardees has a slew of $1 off coupons.  Coupons are available for $1 off a Grilled Cheese Bacon Thickburger Combo (good through April 5) or Fish Supreme Sandwich Combo (good through March 29), or Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich Combo (good through March 8), or Double Sausage Egg n Cheese Biscuit Combo (good through March 22).  Get your coupons from the Hardees
website at THIS LINK.

Pizza Hut has $10 Pizza Days with any pizza, any toppings, any crust and any size for $10. Pizza Hut also has $4 off an online order of $20 or more.  More details at THIS LINK.

Papa John’s has all large pizzas for $10 now through Superbowl Sunday.  Choose up to 7 toppings or one of the specialty pizzas.   No coupon required. More details at the Papa John’s website at THIS LINK.

Ben & Jerry’s has set their annual Free Cone Day for Tuesday, March 23.  Get a free single scoop at any Ben & Jerry’s from noon to 8 pm.  But be prepared for a long wait in line.  More details at the Ben & Jerry Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, with more than 1,000 locations, has a free pretzel day this Saturday. Get a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, Feb. 20. Limit one per person. No coupon required. More details on the Autie Anne website at THIS LINK.

Lobsterfest returns today to Red Lobster with new lobster combinations and two new items.  New on the menu and only during Lobsterfest are Lobster, Shrimp and Parmesan Scampi, and Wood-Grilled Sirloin Surf and Turf.   Back again is Rock Island Stuffed Tilapia, covered with a a creamy lobster butter sauce.  Also back is Lobster Lover’s Dream.  This item comes in three different varieties: Rock lobster tail  , Grilled Maine lobster tail, Lobster Pasta Alfredo with langostino and Maine lobster meat.  Menu selections begin at $17.50.  More details on the Red Lobster website at THIS LINK.

Wednesday is Wingsday at Hooters sports bars.  Get 10 boneless wings and  curly fries for $5.99.  More details on the Hooters website at THIS LINK.

Krystal Burgers has a Value Meal featuring three Famous Krystal Burgers, fries and a drink all for only $2.99. These are THREE all-beef burger patties grilled and topped with diced onions,  mustard and a pickle on a Krystal soft, square, steamy bun.  No coupon required.   Good through February. More details on the Krystal website at THIS LINK.

Brueggers has $5.99 for a dozen bagels every Wednesday at most locations.   We couldn’t find this deal on their website but details are in the email at right.

Baileys Sports Grille and Fox and Hound sports bars will celebrate Mardis Gras (Fat Tuesday) at all their locations tonight.  Drink specials and other events are planned.  More details on the Baileys website at THIS LINK.

Mardis Gras will be celebrated today (Tuesday, Feb. 16) at TGI Fridays with food and drink specials. Two new cocktails - a SoCo Hurricane and Bacardi Passion Splash - will be unveiled.  Details came to us in an email (see right) from TGI Fridays; maybe more will be on THEIR WEBSITE later.

McCormick and Schmick, the high-end seafood chain, is celebrating Fat Tuesday (aka Mardis Gras) in the bar with New Orleans specials through Wednesday, Feb. 17. Items include mini-Oyster Po’Boys for $7.95,  Sausage and Shrimp Etoufee for $13.95, and Jambalaya for $12.95.  Special cocktails like Black Magic and Voodoo Buzz will also be available.  More details on the McCormick and Schmick website at THIS LINK.

Papa Murpy’s Take ‘n Bake pizza  has a coupon for $4 off good through Feb. 28. The coupon is good off a large or $3 off a family size pizza. You can use our coupon below or get your own at THIS LINK. 

To celebrate Chocolate Lovers month, Dunkin Donuts has a new White Chocolate Latte for 99 cents.  And if you want more chocolate Dunkin has a new Triple Chocolate Donute, Triple Chocolate Muffin, or Chocolate Brownie.  More details on Chocolate Lovers Month at the Dunkin website at THIS LINK.

Many Bruegger’s locations will be serving heart-shaped bagels this Valentines weekend. Available mornings only Feb. 12-14. More details on the Brueggers Facebook page
at THIS LINK.

Many Sizzler steakhouses will be serving a special Valentines Dinner Sunday featuring steak and lobster for $14.99.  Comes with a 6-oz. steak and lobster tail.  To find out if the Sizzler near you is participating you’ll need to contact your local Sizzler; more details at THIS LINK.

Krispy Kreme doughnut stores are serving up Valentines doughnuts now through Feb.14. These heart shaped doughnuts are topped with white icing and red, pink and white sprinkles. Krispy Kreme is also serving up Sprinkled Heart, Chocolate Iced, or Triple Chocolate - with chocolate filling, chocolate icing, and brownie crumbles on top. Also get 12 Valentine’s Day cards when you buy a dozen of any doughnuts. On the back of each Valentines Card is a coupon good for a free doughnut. For more details go to the Krispy Kreme website at THIS LINK.

Hooters sports bars have crab legs for $8.99 a pound on weekends.  Good Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 4.  No coupon required. More details on the Hooters website at THIS LINK.

Quiznos has coupons for a buy one sub get one free, or $1 off any Choose 2 Combo.  Coupons good through Feb. 21.  You can use our coupons below or get your own from Quiznos at THIS LINK.

Outback Steak House is giving out $10 gift certificates to all couples on Valentines Day weekend.  The $10 off requires purchase of two entrees and is good for a future visit from Feb. 15 to March 31 with the purchase of two entrees.  Outback will also be open early on Valentines.  More details from Outback at THIS LINK.

Regardless of your budget, we have the Valentines Dinner deal for you. Here is our roundup of Valentines Dinner deals, ranging from the a $29.95 dinner for two at O’Charley’s to a steak and seafood feast for $99 at Mortons.  Here is a summary, in alphabetic order.

1. Flemings Steak House will give you $25 off your next visit when you reserve online for dinner any night Feb. 12-14. After dinner your server will bring you a gift card for $25 off.   On Valentines Day choose from a special menu including Porterhouse Steak dinner for two, $98 for two, and Filet Mignon and Lobster, $89 for two. LINK.
2. McCormick & Schmick, the high-end seafood chain,  has Valentines dinner for $29.95 per person.  Comes with soup or salad, then Filet Mignon or Lobster Tail AND choice of Crab Cake, Grilled Filet of Salmon or Skewer of Shrimp. LINK.
3. Mortons Steak House has a  Signature Three-Course Dinner, $99.95 for two on Valentines Day.   Comes with salad, Filets, a choice of two items like scallops or crab cakes, a potato and vegetable to share, and dessert. LINK.
4.  O’Charley’s restaurants have a new three-course dinner for two for $29.99. Good Friday,  Feb. 12 through Valentines Day Sunday, Feb. 14.  Comes with one appetizer, two entrees such as grilled Atlantic Salmon or grilled top sirloin,  and one dessert.  LINK.
5. Outback Steak House is giving out $10 gift certificates to all couples on Valentines Day weekend. LINK
6. Red Lobster has a seafood dinner for two for $29.99 per person on Valentines Day.  Red Lobster will also be serving from their regular menu, as well as the limited-time Prix Fixe dinner,  still $29.99 for two.  This is a three-course dinner that comes with two salads, two entrees,  and a choice of either one dessert or one appetizer.   LINK.
7. Ruby Tuesday has a three course dinner for $19.99 per person for Valentines.  This deal is good any night Feb. 12 through 14. Get a shared appetizer, an entree such as lobster, salmon, steak or ribs, and a shared dessert, for $19.98. LINK.
8. Ruth’s Chris Steak House has two Valentines Dinner deals, depending on your location. Deal 1 is “A Weekend Full of Romance,” $99 for two, that includes salad, filet, lobster tail, and a Champagne toast.  Good on Valentines weekend at select locations.  Deal 2 is a 3-course dinner for $39.95 per person.  LINK.
9. Many Sizzler steakhouses will be serving a special Valentines Dinner Sunday featuring steak and lobster for $14.99. LINK.
10. And last but not least, Waffle House is having a romantic Valentines Dinner again this year at select locations.  LINK.

KFC has a coupon for 30 of their new Fiery Grilled Wings for $19.99.  Coupon good through Feb. 21.  You can use our coupon below or get your own from KFC at THIS LINK.

Tuesdays are Beer Night at most Fox and the Hound pubs.  All draft beers are on a single special price, depending on location.  More details on the Fox and Hound website at THIS LINK.