McCormick and Schmick seafood restaurants have food and drink specials on game days starting Saturday, Sept. 4.  Specials vary by location but many locations will have Coors Light drafts for $3, Mojito, Margharita and Martinis for $6.95.  Sample food specials include Peel and Eat Shrimp for $13.95 a pound and Buffalo Wings for $5.90 for six. More details on the McCormick and Schmick website at THIS LINK.

Capital Grille’ says their wine tasting of 10 wines for $25 at dinner, $10 at lunch, ends on Sept. 5.   The high-end restaurant chain says their Master Sommelier George Miliotes carefully assembled a selection of famous wines from California, Europe and Australia.  Now through Sept. 5.  You can find the wine list and more details at the Capital Grille website at THIS LINK.

Many Hooters sports bars are continuing their special on crab legs, $8.99 a pound on weekends.  Good Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  No coupon required. To see if your location has the deal see the Hooters events list at THIS LINK.

Black Angus Steak House has a new weekday happy hour with beer, wine, and appetizers for $3 to $5.  Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 4-7 pm, in the Black Angus Bar.  Deals include $3 for select wines and all 16 oz drafts; $4 Margaritas, Martinis, Potato Skins and Chicken Tenders; and $5 for Buffalo wings, steak quesadilla, and prawns; also $5 off a sampler platter.  More details above, and on the Black Angus website at THIS LINK.

Black Angus also has a buy one appetizer get one free during happy hour at the bar.  Coupon good thru Sept. 6.  You can get your coupon from Black Angus at THIS LINK.

PF Chang’s is continuing their  Happy Hour from 3 to 6 pm at most locations.  Deals include Pabst Blue Ribbon drafts for $2, import drafts $3, wine for $4, Margarita and Mojito cocktails for $6, and appetizers like two Egg Rolls for $3, pork dumplings for $4, calamari for $5 and spare ribs, shrimp, or seared tuna for $6.  The complete menu is on the PF Chang’s Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Champps Americana is continuing their Monday Burger Madness with half off all burgers on Mondays.  No coupon required.  More info on the Champps Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Champps also has a new summer menu starting at $7.99.  More info at THIS LINK.

Firebirds Grill is continuing their Happy Hour with half-priced appetizers.  Good Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, at the Firebar and on the patio.  No coupon required. More details on the Firebirds website at THIS LINK.

The Palm Restaurant has raised the bar on high end happy hours.  Their Prime Bites menu is specially priced at $3.50 a plate during Prime Time, The Palm’s new weekday happy hour. Items include Mini Broiled Crab Cakes (normally $12), Veal Parmigiana or Kobe Beef Sliders (normally $12 and $10), and oysters on the half shell for $1 each (normally $2).  See menu at right.  For more details and happy hour times at your favorite Palm Location click on THIS LINK. 

The Palm has also started a Business Lunch including starter, entree, side and dessert.  Prices vary by location but range from $18.95-$23.95.  For more details go to THIS LINK.

Morton’s Steak House, a high-end place with locations in 20 states, has added new menu items to their  happy hour.    Morton’s calls this the “Power Hour.”  Deals vary by location but most include $5 wines, $7 Cosmos, and $5 Bar Bites such as Petite Filet Mignon sandwich, Prime Cheeseburger, and Miniature crab Cakes.  New “Bar Bites” are Mini Crab Cake BLT’s (three crab cakes served on silver dollar rolls with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mustard mayonnaise), and  Smoked Salmon Pizza.  Power Hour times vary by restaurant, some from 5 pm to closing, some from 5-6:30 and 9 pm to closing. For times and menus at the Morton’s near you, select your city from the Mortons website at THIS LINK.

McCormick and Schmick  has a coupon for half off all wines $30 and under. Good only on Wednesday, June 23.  Requires purchase of a dinner entree.   You can use our coupon below or get your own from McCormick and Schmick at THIS LINK.

Steak ‘n Shake has extended their Happy Hour times and is continuing with other specials like kids eat free all day Saturday and Sunday.  Happy hour is 2-4 pm weekdays with half-price shakes and drinks, and now is being extended to 2 to 4 am for the late night crowd.  Also offered are combo steakburger and chicken finger meals under $4. The kids eat free deal is dine in only on Saturday and Sunday and requires adult purchase of $8 for every free kids plate.   More details at THIS LINK.

Bonefish Grill says their popular Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer is only $5 all day on Wednesdays only.  Good through July.  More details on the Bonefish website at THIS LINK.

Sonic says you can get Real Ice Cream single topping sundaes for only 99 cents after 8pm.  No coupon required, good through Labor Day.  Sonic also still has their buy one get one free deal on  Real Ice Cream Shakes.  Buy one shake, get a coupon for a free one.  You can get your free shake on the spot or at your next visit.  Deal is good through June 27.   Get your coupon and more details on the Sonic website at THIS LINK.

Long John Silver has a “Happy Hour” with half-priced IceFlow Frozen Lemonade drinks. Happy hour is 2-5 pm every day.  Get a frozen lemonade for 75 cents.  More details on the Long John Silver website at THIS LINK.

Ruby Tuesday has $5 premium cocktails and a new happy hour.  Cocktails are $5 all day every day.  The happy hour, 4-6 pm and 9 pm to close at the bar only, gets you $2 off all bar bites and appetizers.  More details on the Ruby Tuesday website at THIS LINK.

Firebirds has a contest and new cocktails inspired by the new “Sex and the City” movie.   More details on the Firebirds Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Leading up to the new “Sex and the City” movie,  Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar is promoting a new “female friendly” happy hour.   In addition to their 5-6-7 bar menu, Flemings now has new “female friendly” cocktails with only 99 calories.  The 5-6-7 bar menu translates to 5 wines, 5 cocktails, and 5 appetizers for $6 every night from 5 to 7 pm. More info in our previous story at THIS LINK.

Now through May 16, Starbucks has all Frappucinos at half price from 3 to 5 pm daily.   Choose from Coffee Caramel, Mocha Light, soy Strawberries and other flavors.   One per person.  No coupon required. good through May 16.  More details on the Starbucks website at THIS LINK.

The Capital Grille introduced a bar menu last week with items like miniature tenderloin steak or lobster sandwiches and lamb chops.  The high-end chain of 40 restaurants says prices vary by location.  Typical price range is $9 to $19.

Bar menu items include miniature tenderloin sandwiches with wild mushrooms and Boursin cheese; shrimp with ginger and mustard vinaigrette; lollipop lamb
chops with herb oil and aged balsamic; chilled seared tuna; the Grille’s signature cheeseburger; miniature lobster and Dungeness crab burgers; and miniature mozzarella, prosciutto and basil sandwiches.

No details on the Capital Grille website yet but you can read more at
THIS LINK.

Carino’s Italian is continuing its half off all Family Platters on Mondays.  This is a platter that serves 2 to 3.  Platters are priced at about $20 to $30 and include popular entrees such as lasagna, Rosemary Chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, and shrimp scampi. More details on the Carinos site at THIS LINK. 

Carinos also is continuing their $19.99 three-course dinner for two.  More details at  THIS LINK.

Blimpie’s subway shop has new dinner specials after 4 pm and 6 pm.  Specials include sandwiches for $4 after 4 pm and 12″ subs for $6 after 6 pm.   Sandwiches include pepperoni chicken on ciabatta and turkey bacon cheddar.  After 6 pm get $6 12-inch subs like Philly Cheese Steak and Chicken Cheddar.  More details at THIS LINK.

Texas Roadhouse steak house is serving an “Early Dine” menu of 10 dinners for $7.99. All dinners except for salads come with two sides  plus bottomless fresh bread and peanuts. Entrees include 6 oz Sirloin Steak, Grilled BBQ or Country Fried Chicken, Pork Chop, Chicken Caesar Salad and more.  No coupon needed.  More details on the Texas Roadhouse website at THIS LINK.

TGI Fridays says they will serve half-price boneless Buffalo Wings in their bars during
college basketball tournaments this month and next. Friday’s boneless Buffalo Wings are tossed in a choice of six flavors, ranging from mild to wild: Jack(TM) Championship BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Classic Buffalo,  Roasted Green Chile, Spicy Thai or Inferno. The offer is valid at participating restaurants during televised college basketball games on March 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and April 3 and 5.

“It’s March, and that means madness Friday’s style,”  said John Neitzel, president and chief operating officer of T.G.I. Friday’s USA.  “Friday’s is always your party headquarters and with basketball on our big screens,  great drinks and half-price boneless wings during games at the bar, it just doesn’t make sense for our  guests to watch the games anywhere else.”
The announcement of this deal is on the TGIF 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.

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.

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.

Every Wednesday is Wine Night at all Carrbabas Italian Grill locations.  Get $10 off any bottle of wine from 5 to 10 pm.   This deal is good every Wednesday through Feb. 7.   More details on the Carrabbas Twitter page at THIS LINK.

A&W restaurants have a Happy Hour from 2 to 5 pm every day.  All side items are half price.  Sides include french fries, cheese curds, cheese fries and onion rings.  More details at THIS LINK.

Jack’s burger place has half off all Real Ice Cream shakes from 2 to pm every day
through Dec. 28.  No coupon required.   Offer excludes Salt Lake City, UT, St. George, UT and Albuquerque, NM area restaurants. More details at THIS LINK.

Steak n Shake is not only open today,  Thanksgiving Day, they are offering half price all shakes and other drinks from 10 am to 10 pm.  No coupon needed.  More details in the flyer at right that we got from Steak n Shake.

If you’re serving Thanksgiving Dinner at home but can’t get around to cooking, check out these takeouts of complete holiday dinners.

• Bob Evans has a Holiday Feast takeout with roast turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and other vegetables, and pumpkin pie dessert. $74.99. Serves 6 to 8. The chain is closed on Thanksgiving Day, so you’ll need to pick up the day before. More details at THIS LINK.
• Boston Market has a Heat n Serve Holiday Banquet takeout. Selections include a Complete Holiday boneless turkey breast banquet for 6 starting at $64.99 or an Essentials Banquet (no dessert, fewer sides) for $54.99. More details at THIS LINK.
• Whole Foods market has Thanksgiving dinners available; prices vary by location but you should expect to pay about $100 for a dinner that serves 6. More details at THIS LINK.

Ruby Tuesday has premium cocktails for $5 all day, every day.  This is the regular price; no coupon needed.  $5 will get you a Cosmo, Peach Martini, Strawberry Margarita, Sangria, Tom Collins or other drinks.  More details at THIS LINK.

TGI Fridays has a new “Appy Hour” at its bar with half price appetizers from 4 pm to close. This deal is good through Dec. 23 and requires no coupon.  Appetizers include Loaded Potato Skins, Buffalo Wings and Tostada Nachos.  More details  from TGIF at THIS LINK.

Carino’s Italian chain has drink specials on Wednesday and Thursday nights at most locations.  Wednesday night is half-price wine night, while Thursday brings several cocktails for $3.  Here are some details: every Wednesday, all bottles of wine are half price with purchase of a meal.  Thursday’s $3 drink specials include Italian cocktails such as Peach Bellinis and Italian Margaritas.  For more details see the Carinos website at THIS LINK.

Bring costumed kids 12 and under to Uno Chicago Grill from 11 am - 7:30 pm on Halloween and receive a free Kids’ Make Your Own Pizza with the purchase of each adult entrée.   Chicago Uno says they will also have pumpkin coloring, goody bags and other treats for kids, and costume contests for adults.

TGI Fridays is starting Halloween early with a party on Thursday,  Oct. 29.  The casual restaurant and bar chain has penny appetizers and other deals starting at 9 pm on Thursday, Oct. 29.  You’ll need to wear a costume to get the specials.  Details on the Fridays party at THIS LINK.

Black Angus steak house and saloon has a full menu of specials served during NFL games. Deals include $3 for two steak tacos, $4 Philly cheese steak sandwich or bacon cheeseburber, and half off Sauza Hornitos Margarita.  More details at THIS LINK.

TGI Fridays has special deals on snacks and meals at the bar on game days.
Deals include $7.99 for a half-rack of ribs, and $3.99 for 6 wings or
2 Sliders.  More details at THIS LINK.

The Palm,  a high-end steak and seafood restaurant, has a new happy hour menu good weeknights from 5-7 pm and 9 pm to closing. Included deals are oysters on the half shell for $1 each (regularly $2), shrimp cocktail $2, and Kobe Beef Sliders $10.   This is called the Prime Bites (we guess that “Happy Hour” is just too passe).  There’s a complete menu at THIS LINK.

Many Hooters bars have a trivia contest on Tuesdays or Wednesdays called “Are you smarter than a Hooters girl?”  From what we understand you compete against other bar patrons and Hooters waitresses as well.  To find out if the Hooters near you has this contest go to THIS LINK.

Damons Grill, a chain of 80 sports bars, has announced a new 2 for $22 deal plus game day specials.  The 2 for $22 deal is good every day; get an onion loaf appetizer and two entrees such as sirloin steak or grilled salmon.  The game day specials are good on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and include deals like $7 a dozen wings and $2.50 Miller Lite drafts.  For more details go to THIS LINK.

Applebees has beefed up (or is it porked up?) their 2 for $20 menu, adding Baby Back Ribs to the menu.  Get an appetizer to share, two entrees like Baby Back Ribs or 7 oz sirloin, for a total of $20.  More details at THIS LINK.

Many (not all, we’re sorry to learn) Champps Americana sports bars have half off all burgers all day Mondays during pro football season.  To find out if the Champps near you has this deal, you’ll need to go to their website at THIS LINK and view events at the place nearest you.  Chammps has 62 bars nationwide.

Flemings Steak House has announced that September will be a month of wine and dinner specials.  Every Wednesday in their bar you’ll be able to sample free servings of their new prime burgers.  This is 5-7 pm.  Also a new steak trio dinner for $45, and a new wine dinner, no details yet, are planned.  More details at THIS LINK. For the prime burger menu, go to THIS LINK.

The Capital Grille fine dining chain is in the final three weeks of its Master Wine Tasting Event.  Taste up to 11 different wines  for $10 at lunch or $25 with dinner.  Wines are from South Africa and Napa Valley and hand selected by the Grille’s Master Sommelier.  More information at THIS LINK.

Champps Americana bar and grill has a coupon for $10 off a $25 purchase.  Good till Aug. 30 at select locations.  You can use our coupon below or go and get your own at THIS LINK.

TGI Fridays has their annual pirate Grog Fest this Tuesday, Aug. 4.  At many locations from 11 am to 11 pm enjoy drink and food specials.  Bartenders will be dressed as pirates and the bar will be covered in pirate decor. You’ll need to call your local Fridays to see if they are participating; we could not find a list on their website at THIS LINK.

Flemings Steakhouse has a new Happy Hour with appetizers and even a full meal for $6.  The deal is called “5 for $6 till 7.” The five items are Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Tenderloin Carpaccio, Chili Calamari, Seared Tuna and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. Now there’s a sixth item, Prime Sirloin Burger with bacon and cheddar.   This is a terrific way for upscale dining on the cheap.  To make this deal even better, Flemings has five cocktails and five wines for $6 at the same time. Details at THIS LINK.

Beninana’s Japanese restaurants have a ”Twilight Tastings menu” Monday through Thursday during the restaurant’s first dinner hour at all participating Benihana locations.  You can select two items from steak, chicken and shrimp served with Japanese onion soup, salad, hibachi vegetables, vegetable fried rice and green tea, all for just $14.25 plus tax.  Details at THIS LINK.

Champps Americana has a $10 off coupon on their website.  Requires $25 food purchase.  Details at THIS LINK.