TGI Friday’s has a new coupon for a free appetizer when you buy an entree. Good thru Sept. 8, 4 to 9 pm only.   This is the latest of the weekly coupons from TGI Fridays.  Happily the coupon clearly states “this coupon is reusable” so you can make copies.   You can use our coupon above or also get a copy from the  TGI Friday’s website at THIS LINK.

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes has new coupons good for buy one, get one free meals and lunch discounts. With coupon one, good through Sept. 9, buy one adult meal and two beverages, get one meal free. Coupon two is good for a weekday lunch for $5.99, good through Sept. 10. Coupon three is a breakfast BOGO: buy one breakfast, get another free, good through Sept. 265. You can get all three coupons directly from the Sweet Tomatoes website at THIS LINK.

O’Charley’s has a coupon online good for half off one takeout entree when you buy one. Good through Sept. 12. Good for takeout only. You can use our coupon below or get yours directly from the O’Charleys website at THIS LINK.

Quizos has coupons good thru Aug. 10.    Get a $2 off a regular sub or free chips and regular drink when you buy any regular or large sub or regular chopped salad.  You can use our coupons below or get your own from the Quiznos website at THIS LINK.

Quiznos also has a coupon good for buying any small sub, chips and drink for $2.99, good through Aug. 6.  You can use our coupon below or get your own from Quiznos at  THIS LINK.

Quiznos also has 2 other coupons good through Aug. 18.  Get $1 off any Choose 2 Combo, or a free fountain drink with purchase of any sub, regular chopped salad, Tasty Torpedo or Choose 2.  You can use our coupons below
or get your own from Quiznos at THIS LINK.

The Cheesecake Factory celebrates National Cheesecake Day July 30 with ‘”Any Slice, Half Price”.   Get half off any of their 30 different cheesecake slices.  No coupon required.  More details on the Cheesecake website at THIS LINK.

O’Charley’s Restaurant has a coupon for $2 off $10 at lunch.  Coupon good thru Aug. 8.  O’Charley’s also has their Ultimate Choices deals for $7.99, $8.99 and $9.99. The $2 off $10 is good at lunch only. You can use our coupon below or get your own from the O’Charleys website at THIS LINK.

 Bob Evans has an online coupon that gives you a free $5.99 wrap if you buy another wrap, side and beverage. For more details and to get your coupon go to the Bob Evans Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Buffalo Wild Wings has coupons good for several free  BOGOs. Coupons include buy 8 boneless wings get 4 free, buy 6 traditional wings and get 6 free, and get $5 off a $25 food purchase. You can get your coupons from the Buffalo Wild Wings website at THIS LINK.

Click on Special Offers. No registration required.

Long John Silver’s fast food seafood restaurants have a new Baja Fish Taco for $1. No coupon needed.  More details on the Long John Silver website at THIS LINK. LJS also has coupons good for $4 off a family meal and $2 off a premium platter, variety platter, chicken basket combo and other menu items. To get your own coupons all you need to enter is your zip code
on the Long John Silver website at THIS LINK.

Rubio’s Mexican Grill has coupons good for $1 off a salad, or a side salad for just $1 with purchase.   Coupon 1 is good for $1 off a salad or Wrapsalada, coupon 2 gives you a side salad for only $1 when you buy any taco or burrito.  Coupons good thru April 18. You can use our coupons below or get your own from the Rubio’s website at THIS LINK.

Godfather’s Pizza has lots of coupons online including a buy one medium pizza get one free and up to $4 off a single pizza.  You can get your coupons, no registration required, at the Godfather’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.

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.

The Entertainment Guides that contain hundreds of coupons are now being sold for half off.  These books contain lots of valuable coupons such as buy one meal, get one free.  Link to offer.

Updated April 4, 2009.  Boston Market has a coupon on their website for $2 off a $10 purchase.  Link to coupon.

2008 is behind us, and it’s a year that many would like to forget. Ripples from the housing and mortgage crisis have spread across the broader domestic and global economies, creating turmoil in financial markets and the broader economy.
Everyone has had to tighten their belts, but we still want to loosen them up a bit every now and then and enjoy a good meal or some cocktails with our friends and family. What are some ways to save money on your dining budget? Read on to find out more.

Happy Hours and Late Night Menus

Restaurants are typically slower during the early evening and later hours, and many offer Happy Hours or special late night menus offering appetizers and drinks at reduced prices. Other restaurants have special “Early Bird” menus for those who are hungry early. Still others have special late evening menus with steep discounts on food for the night owls. Using Eatdrinkdeals.com to search for these deals is a great way to save money.

Eat at the Bar

Many restaurants, even finer establishments, offer special menus at the bar that have a variety of food available for a much lower price. So, you can take your date out to that trendy new joint up the street, without going broke, and still enjoy the atmosphere.

Sharing Entrees

Let’s face it - at some restaurants the portion sizes are so big that even the heartiest of appetites aren’t able to clean their plate. Splitting entrees is an excellent way to save money. Many restaurants, though, add a small charge for those sharing a main course, so be sure to check with your server beforehand to avoid surprises when the check arrives.

Free appetizers

Many establishments will bring out chips and salsa, bread, salad, or some other complimentary food prior to the meal. During Happy Hours, some restaurants offer more substantial free hor d’oeuvres at the bar if you purchase a drink or two. Check out Eatdrinkdeals.com to see which restaurants in your area offer free food.

Drink Costs

Drinks such as sodas and iced tea often have a pretty big markup, sometimes costing $3 or more. Alcohol is even more expensive. This can quickly add up for larger groups. Switch to water to cut back on your bill.

Deal of the Day

Many restaurants offer daily specials to help bring people in. Are you a big fan of tacos? How about a juicy burger? Search Eatdrinkdeals.com and you’ll find many establishments offering great deals for particular types of food, especially on the weeknights. You can save money by always knowing which establishment in town is offering the deal of the day.

Use Coupons

Many restaurants offer coupons to use for reduced prices on appetizers, or entrees, or even the entire bill. A great deal of these are available online - all you need to do is print the coupon and present it to your waiter a nd you can get a great discount on your meals. Eatdrinkdeals.com has links to tons of restaurants with online coupons, so check out our website to see which of your favorite places have them available. You can also find them in your local newspaper or coupon mailer. Save them in an envolope and use them later when it’s time to eat out.

Kids Eat Free

Want to enjoy a fun night out with the family, but don’t want to break your budget? Many restaurants have special nights where kids can eat for free with a paying adult. These specials often run during the slower times for restaurants, such as the middle of the week. Visit Eatdrinkdeals.com to find spots in your area offering such deals.

Gift Certificate Savings

Websites such as Restaurant.com frequently run specials where they will offer their gift certificates at substantial discounts. For example, you can buy a $25 gift certificate to many of your favorite restaurants for $20, $10, or even less! These also make great gifts for the holidays. With all the troubles of the economy, it’s important to keep in mind that eating out is fun! It’s a great way to spend time with loved ones or get to know new friends. With these hints, you should now be able to go out and enjoy yourself without emptying your wallet! Cheers! Comments? Email us at owner@eatdrinkdeals.com

• Meals with the family are great opportunities to spend time with your loved ones and catch up. Dinner at the house is always nice, but we all know there are those nights when you don’t feel like cooking.

Kids eat free deal

Many chain restaurants are offering a great deal for families looking for a fun night out - bring the kids and they eat free!
Here is just a sample of some of the larger chains with Kids Eat Free deals.  These deals are often not valid at all locations so you may want to check the web site (see the Links) or call your local place first.

• Arriba Mexican Grill:  Kids 10 years old and under eat free on Sundays. One kids meal from the kids menu per each paying adult entree. Link
• Bear Rock Cafe:  Kids eat free on Wednesdays.  Link
• Beef O Bradys: Tuesday nights 4-8 pm kids 12 years and under eat free with each regular priced adult meal. Link
• Cocos Restaurant and Bakery: Kids eat free on Tuesday and Wednesday after 4 pm. For kids 10 years and under. One free kids meal with the purchase on an adult entree. Link
• Dennys: Kids 10 and under eat free Tuesday nights, and at some locations on Saturday nights also. Two free kids meals for each regularly priced adult entree.  Link
• Hooters: Kids 12 and under dine for eat free on Sundays (Link. Click on Calendar of Events)
• Lone Star Steakhouse: Two kids 12 and under eat free off the kids menu with the purchase of any adult entree all day Tuesday. Link
• Texas Land and Cattle Steak House: Kids 12 and under eat free off the Kids Menu every Saturday 11 am - 4 pm with the purchase of an adult entree. Link

Visit Eatdrinkdeals.com to find other restaurants in your local area offering kids nights, and enjoy some quality time with the family! Cheers!

What is a BOGO? Buy One, Get One. Free! (Maybe it should be BOGOF?) In any case, we are happy to see BOGOs springing up. Here are two good ones:

• Dennys has BOGO coupons good till Feb. 27 on their web site. Breakfast and lunch. link
• TGI Fridays has a BOGO coupon good till March 1. link