Which restaurants have the best breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on Thursday? Read our roundup of Thursday restaurant deals to save! We have deals that include half-priced appetizers, taco and pizza specials, wine at half price and more!
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Here’s a list of restaurant chains that feature special daily deals on Thursdays:
Applebee’s
Applebee’s has a $2 for $20 menu featuring Steak, Ribs and more entrees that lets two people dine for one low price. Get one appetizer to share and your choice of two entrees. Some entrees have an upcharge. The 2 for $20 menu varies by location. To see the complete 2 for $20 menu at your location visit the Applebee’s 2 for $20 menu page here. You may need to click “Order” on the 2 for $20 Menu Icon and select your location first.
For other deals at your neighborhood grill and bar, click here to visit the EatDrinkDeals Applebee’s page.
Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar
Get growlers for half price during the new Arooga’s happy hour. Every day from 5 pm to 7 pm get Growler fills starting at just $4. You can find the beer list at: Arooga’s Beer List. Arooga’s posted the special on their Facebook page.
Go to our EatDrinkDeals Arooga’s page to learn about other deals at the sports bar chain.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie has a Happy Hour from 4-7 pm for dine-in with 1/2 off select appetizers and flatbreads at most locations. To see if the deal is good at your local Louie’s, select your location at the Bar Louie website then click View Details to view the local specials.
For more details on this and other daily specials, click here to visit our EatDrinkDeals Bar Louie story.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has a $13.99 Fajita special every Thursday. For menu and more details see: Beef O’Brady’s Specials Page.
For more details on this and other daily specials, click here for our EatDrinkDeals Beef ‘O’ Brady’s page!
Bertucci’s
Bertucci’s has a Family Meal Deal rotating every day of the week to feed two people for $20, or four people for $36. On Thursday, the Family Meal Deal is Chicken Parmesan. See our Bertucci’s story for more details and other specials.
Big Whiskey’s
Enjoy 1/2 price beers, wines and cocktails, plus enjoy select appetizers for only $5 during the Big Whiskey’s Happy Hour. It’s offered in most locations. To check on the specials for your spot, click here for the Big Whiskey’s website and select a location.
For info on other deals like their $15 Bottomless Drinks at weekend brunch, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Big Whiskey’s story.
BJ’s Restaurants
BJ’s Restaurants have a daily specials menu good Mondays through Thursdays. On Thursdays for $14.95 get a half-rack of ribs. They’ve also got a Happy Hour with food and drink specials from 3 – 7 pm and 10 pm – close. For more details and other BJ’s deals, see our EatDrinkDeals BJ’s Restaurant Specials story.
Brann’s Steakhouse
Brann’s Steakhouse has $15.99 All You Can Eat Ribs on Thursdays. For more details see the Bran’s Steakhouse Promotions Page.
BRAVO! Cucina Italia and BRIO Italian Grille
Get $5 Wines by the glass at BRAVO! Cucina Italia on Thursday. BRAVO! posted the offer on their website. Also, BRAVO! has a Happy Hour on weekdays from 3-6 pm with 6 items available for $6, including a Happy Hour Burger. Click here to see the Happy Hour menu (for dine-in only, where available).
Their sister restaurant BRIO Italian Grille has the same wine deal and Happy Hour. Click here for the BRIO Wine Thursday info, or click here for the BRIO Happy Hour menu.
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Bruster’s Ice Cream has half-price banana splits every Thursday at participating locations. You bring the banana, Bruester’s will provide the ice cream and toppings for half price. For more details see the Bruster’s Promotions page.
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo has a Daily Meal Deal available for To-Go or delivery each day of the week for $33 to feed 3 people, or $50 to feed 5 people – Thursday is Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti.
For more details on these and other menu specials, click here to go to the EatDrinkDeals Buca di Beppo page!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings has BOGO Boneless Wings on Thursdays at participating locations. For more details go to the EatDrinkDeals Buffalo Wild Wings story.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex
Get Happy Hour deals from 3 pm – close at Chevy’s Fresh Mex in the Cantina or bar area Monday – Saturday and all day on Sunday. Get food and drink deals for $4, $6 or $8. Click here for more info from the Chevy’s Fresh Mex website.
Chevy’s also has brunch deals on the weekends. Click here to check out our story.
Chili’s
Chili’s has a “3 for $10” special every day. Get an appetizer, an entree, and a non-alcoholic beverage for $10. Chili’s has the details on their 3 for $10 deal on the Chili’s 3 for $10 Page.
For more info on this and other Chili’s deals, like their Dinner for Two special and Margarita of the Month, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Chili’s page.
Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese has an All You Can Play deal Mondays through Thursdays. Kids (and adults!) can play whatever games they want for an hour for $14.99. For more details, see the Chuck E. Cheese All You Can Play page.
Visit our EatDrinkDeals Chuck E. Cheese story for more details on other ways to save at the classic pizza and games restaurant.
Cotton Patch Cafe
Cotton Patch Cafe has Early Bird Specials from 3-6 PM Monday – Friday. For $9, choose from one of six entrees available, like Chipotle Maple Chicken, and be proud that you saved some money because your tummy was growling in the early afternoon! Cotton Patch Cafe announced the special on its website – scroll down to the Early Bird section of the menu.
For more deals like the Family Meals to go, click here to visit our EatDrinkDeals Cotton Patch Cafe page.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s has a Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 4-7 pm with food and drink specials, which vary by location. See the Dave & Busters Specials Page for more details – you may need to click “Change Location” near the middle of the page to make sure you’re getting the correct deals for your local spot.
For more details on other deals, like 1/2 price games on Wednesdays, see our EatDrinkDeals Dave & Buster’s story.
Del Frisco’s Grille
Del Frisco’s Grille has Thirsty Thursdays. Get 2 Steakhouse Burgers and your choice of 2 refreshing beers, 2 VIP cocktails or a bottle of Double Eagle Cabernet wine starting at $35!. Del Frisco’s posted the special here on their website.
For more info on this and other weekday deals, plus their Happy Hour at the bar, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Del Frisco’s page.
Del Taco
Del Taco has 3 Grilled Chicken Tacos for $2.49 every Thursday from 3 PM – 11 PM. Offer valid at participating locations, for a limited time only. More details are available on our EatDrinkDeals Del Taco story.
Duffy’s
At Duffy’s Sports Grill, on Thursdays after 5 pm, get a 1/2 rack of Baby Back Ribs and one side for just $9.95. Here’s the offer posted on Facebook.
For more Duffy’s deals and specials, click here to go to our EatDrinkDeals Duffy’s page.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Get $2 off all sandwiches after 11 AM Monday through Friday for the Einstein Bros. Bagels‘ Happy Hour. Einstein Bros. Bagels posted the offer on Facebook.
For more deals, like how to get free coffee with app orders, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Einstein Bros. Bagels page.
Fatz Cafe
Get All You Can Eat Baby Back Ribs at Fatz Cafe for just $12.99. Here’s the good news posted on the Fatz Cafe Facebook page.
For more info on deals like their $9.99 Sirloin Tuesdays and other specials, click here to go to the EatDrinkDeals Fatz Cafe page.
Glory Days Grill
Glory Days Grill has weekday food specials and daily drink specials. To find the deals specific to your Glory Days Grill, click here for the Glory Days Grill locations page and select your location. For most locations, on Dual Thursdays get a Margherita, Cheese or BBQ Chicken pizza for $5.99 (Seafood, Meat Lovers or Specialty Pizzas are $7.49), or get a half order of Chili Nachos for $5.99. (Note: some locations only have the Nachos deal.)
Granite City Food and Brewery
Granite City Food and Brewery has weekday deals available for dine-in or takeout. On App Thursday, get $6 Select appetizers and $3 Granite City beer pints.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Joe’s Crab Shack has Date Night Specials every day to feed two people for $19.99 – $29.99. On Thursday, it’s Pasta Alfredo for Two with Chicken or Shrimp for $19.99. For the full details of the Date Night Specials, click here for the Joe’s Crab Shack Date Night page.
For other deals at the seafood restaurant, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Joe’s Crab Shack page.
Max & Erma’s
Max & Erma’s has their Cheeseburger and Fries for just $6 all day every Thursday. More details on this deal and other can be found on our EatDrinkDeals Max & Erma’s Specials page here.
Melting Pot
Romance is our middle name! Whether you’ve been dating 20 days or 20 years, let us help you deliver a romantic night every Thursday with our #Thursdate menu. Reservations highly recommended. #Thursdate #LetsMakeItAThursdate #TheMeltingPotRestaurants pic.twitter.com/nh4htHgsBW
— The Melting Pot (@TheMeltingPot) August 18, 2020
Miller’s Ale House
Miller’s Ale House has weekday specials Monday – Thursday. On Thursdays, get a 12 oz Choice Prime Rib $15.99. To see today’s deal click on the correct tab on the Miller’s Specials website. You can also find Miller’s lunch specials starting at $5.99. Daily specials are dine-in only. Price and availability may vary by location.
For more Miller’s Ale House specials, like Happy Hour, click here to read the EatDrinkDeals Miller’s Ale House story.
99 Restaurants
99 Restaurants has a weekday Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 2 – 5 pm and from 8 pm – close. Get full-size appetizers for just $5.99, $0.50 Bone-In Wings and drink specials like $2.99 Bud Select 16 oz drafts, $5.29 Horseshoe Ale 16 oz. drafts, $4.99 House Cuervo Margaritas, and $5.59 Truly Hard Seltzers. 99 Restaurants announced their revamped Happy Hour on their homepage.
For more deals like this see our EatDrinkDeals 99 Restaurants article.
Piccadilly
Kids 12 and under eat for just $1.99 at Piccadilly all day long with purchase of an adult meal. The kid’s meal includes an entree, two sides, drink and dessert. Dine-in only, limit two kids meals per adult entree purchase. For more details, see the Piccadilly Promotions page.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden has Lunch Duo specials starting at $7.99 Monday – Friday before 3 pm. Options include Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks, Fettuccine Alfredo, Eggplant Parmigiana, and more. For the complete Lunch Duo menu click here for the Olive Garden Lunch Duos page.
For other deals at the mega Italian restaurant chain, like the $5 Take Home entree deal, click here to read our EatDrinkDeals Olive Garden article.
Quiznos
Quiznos has a different 8 inch sub available for $5.95 every day of the week. On Thursday, try out the Ultimate Turkey Club. Quiznos posted the Toasty Deal of the Day schedule on their website.
For more specials and deals to get toasty, click here for our EatDrinkDeals Quiznos story.
* Not valid with any other coupons or offers or deliveries.
Red Lobster
At Red Lobster it’s Throwback Thursday. For $12.99, get Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, two sides and fountain beverage or iced tea. Dine-in only.
Red Lobster posted the weekday deals on their website, and on Twitter.
We’re bringing the flavor to #ThrowbackThursday. All day*, enjoy Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, two sides, and a beverage for just $12.99. 🍤🤯 *Dine-in only pic.twitter.com/Y4WLfpamjD
— Red Lobster (@redlobster) October 1, 2020
For more info on other weekday deals, and Family Meals, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Red Lobster page.
Smokey Bones
Smokey Bones has buy one, get one free deals Mondays through Thursdays. On Thursday, it’s BOGO Boneless Wings – buy 8, get 8 free or buy 16, get 16 free. Smokey Bones announced the Thursday BOGO deal on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/SmokeyBones/photos/a.381373546775/10157438486281776/
For more info on this deal and other specials and savings, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Smokey Bones page.
Starbucks
Starbucks sometimes has a Happy Hour on Thursdays from 2-7 with buy one, get one free handcrafted drinks. It’s a great deal, but not available every Thursday. Starbucks usually announces Happy Hour a day or two ahead to drum up some excitement. We keep track of it, so you can always visit our EatDrinkDeals Starbucks page (click here to do so) to stay in the know.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats has a burrito, chips and drink for $6.49* every Thursday in their Throwback Thursdaze special. The Tex-Mex chain announced the deal on the Tijuana Flats Home Page. *Price may vary based on location.
https://www.facebook.com/tijuanaflats/posts/10157485364345069
Visit our EatDrinkDeals Tijuana Flats story for info on this and other deals and promotions.
Togo’s
Togo’s Sandwiches has a daily deal on Mondays through Fridays at most locations. The deal includes a 6-inch regular sandwich and 20oz fountain drink for $6.95. The sandwich selection for Wednesdays is The Italian. (Deals may vary by location.) For more details see the Togo’s Daily Deals Announcement.
Wing Zone
Wing Zone has daily specials on Mondays through Thursdays. On Two-Way Thursday get 20 boneless wings for $14; for traditional wings add $4 more. Wing Zone announced the special on the Wing Zone Specials Page.
More Restaurant Daily Deals
Daily deals for all days of the week can be found here:
- Monday Daily Deals
- Tuesday Daily Deals
- Wednesday Daily Deals
- Thursday Daily Deals
- Friday Daily Deals
- Saturday Daily Deals
- Sunday Daily Deals
For more daily and weekly restaurant specials like these, see: Restaurant Daily Deals
If you’re an AARP member, you can get every day discounts at Denny’s, McCormick & Schmick’s, Outback and more places. You can find all the details in our story, AARP Dining Discounts.
Also, many restaurant chains such as Bob Evans, Outback Steakhouse, Zoe’s Kitchen and more offer discounts to the active military and veterans. Here’s the EatDrinkDeals roundup, Restaurant Military and Veterans Discounts.
Note: Specials can vary by location and most are for a limited time only so check with your local restaurant to see if they have the deal you want. Some deals are not good on holidays.
