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 $24 menu (2 for $22 in some locations) 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 $24 menu varies by location. To see the complete 2 for $24 menu at your location visit the Applebee’s 2 for $24 menu page here. You may need to click “Order” on the 2 for $24 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.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie has a Happy Hour from 4-7 pm 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. Bar Louie Happy Hour is for dine-in only.
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 an $11.59 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!
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 $15.95 get a half-rack of ribs, or $20.95 for a full rack. Plus, get $5 Call Drinks. BJ’s Restaurants also have a Happy Hour with food and drink specials from 3 – 7 pm and 10 pm – close. For more details see: BJ’s Restaurant Specials.
For more BJ’s deals, see our EatDrinkDeals BJ’s Restaurant Specials story.
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill has an everyday Happy Hour with $5 cocktails and discounts on beer and wine. The Bonefish Happy Hour begins at 4 pm daily; end times vary by location but 6:30 pm is a typical end time. Specials include $1 off Draft Beers, $5 House Wines and select cocktails, and $6 spirits. For more information, visit https://www.bonefishgrill.com/bar-menu/happy-hour.
Brann’s Steakhouse
Brann’s Steakhouse has $17.99 All You Can Eat Ribs on Thursdays. Brann’s Steakhouse also has drink specials starting at just $2.99 during their every day happy hour. Good 3-6 pm and 9 pm to close every day of the week. Also at Brann’s get $3.99 Margaritas and Comfort Food Plates (fried chicken, BBQ sausage, or BBQ ribs) for $12.99 all day every day. 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 3-7 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). BRAVO! also has daily meal deals. On Thursdays the specialty dish is Pasta Bravo. These deals feed two people for $32 or 4-5 people for $55.
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. BRIO also has daily meal deals. On Thursdays they serve Grilled Chicken Marsala. These deals feed two people for $32 or 4-5 people for $60.
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 on Boneless Wings on Thursdays at participating locations. Buffalo Wild Wings announced the deal on the Buffalo Wild Wings Promo Page.
For more Buffalo Wild Wings deals see the EatDrinkDeals Buffalo Wild Wings story.
Burger King
You can find Burger King coupons in the BK app every day. The burger chain usually has discounts and BOGOs on Whoppers and more. For info on this and other great Burger King specials, go to our EatDrinkDeals Burger King Coupons story.
Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory has a Happy Hour at most locations with appetizers and small plates starting at about $6. Typical times for the Cheesecake Factory Happy Hour are 4 pm – 6 pm Mondays through Fridays in the Bar. The menu will vary by location but some typical items we found were $7.95 Happy Hour Burgers and appetizers, draft beers for $4.50 and wines and cocktails for $6.95.
To view the Happy Hour menu for your local Cheesecake Factory, select your location here at Cheesecake Factory Locations. Click on your preferred location and scroll down to Happy Hour and click on it. If it’s not listed, then your location probably does not offer it. For more on The Cheesecake Factory, see the EatDrinkDeals story HERE.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex
Get Happy Hour deals from 3 pm – close at Chevy’s Fresh Mex. Happy Hour deals are 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 brand new 3 for Me lineup starting at $10.99. Guests can order a drink, appetizer, and entree, with options to Spike, Sweeten or Dip with more upgrades for $2.49 apiece. Options include the Big Mouth Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Old-Timer with Cheese, and more.
For more info on this and other Chili’s deals, like $9 LunchBreak Combos, click here for our Chili’s page.
Chuy’s
Chuy’s Mexican restaurants have happy hour deals at most locations. Typical happy hours at Chuy’s are 3-6 pm pm Mondays through Fridays. Chuy’s Happy Hour specials usually include $2 off Margaritas, $1 off beer and wine, and bottles of wine for $3 off.
To view the specials for your Chuy’s select your location then click View Location Info. To start, visit: Chuy’s Locations.
Cotton Patch Cafe
Enjoy a $7 weekday special at Cotton Patch Cafe. Your entree choices are: Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken, Chicken Alfredo Pasta and Chicken Fried Steak. For more details, you can click here for the Cotton Patch Cafe menu. You may need to enter your preferred location first to see the $7 Weekday Specials.
For more deals like the Family Meals to go, click here to visit our EatDrinkDeals Cotton Patch Cafe page.
Cracker Barrel
Grab a nice Southern lunch starting at just $6.99 with Cracker Barrel lunch specials available on weekdays at most locations. Also get a Cracker Barren Daily Dinner Deal for $10.99. The Thursday special is Turkey ‘n Dressing, or get an every weekday lunch special like Chicken ‘n Dumplins. Prices may vary by location. For the Cracker Barrel deals at your location visit: Cracker Barrel Daily Lunch Specials and Daily Dinner Deals
For more Cracker Barrel specials, see our story, Cracker Barrel Lunch, Dinner Specials.
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 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. Del Taco posted the deals here on their website.
More Del Taco deals are available; see our EatDrinkDeals Del Taco story for details.
Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s has carryout specials like a Large 3 Topping Pizza for $7.99 and a Pick 2 deal for $5.99. For more info and to place an order, click here for the Domino’s website.
Learn about other Domino’s deals here.
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 $12.99. You can find the deal announcement on the Duffy’s Rib Fix Page.
For more Duffy’s deals and specials, click here to go to our EatDrinkDeals Duffy’s page.
Famous Dave’s BBQ
Famous Dave’s has Famous Deals Monday – Thursday. You need to purchase a beverage for the deal to be valid. On Thursday, get a $13 Extra Large Southside Rib Tip Platter. Deals can vary by location. To find the deals for your specific Famous Dave’s, go to the online menu page here, pick your location, and you should see a category at the top called “Famous Deals” or “Smokin’ Deals”.
For more info on other specials, visit our Famous Dave’s page here.
Fatz Cafe
Get All You Can Eat Baby Back Ribs at Fatz Cafe for just $14.99. You can find the deal posted on the Fatz Home Page.
For more info on deals like their $9.99 Supper Club and other specials, click here to go to the EatDrinkDeals Fatz Cafe page.
Frisch’s Big Boy
Get a full-on breakfast for just $6 at Frisch’s Big Boy from open – 11 AM Monday – Thursday. Pick from the following options: Two Eggs & Meat, Two Pancakes, One Egg & Meat, Three Pancakes & Meat or French Toast & Meat. Frisch’s posted the deal on their social media.
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 $6.99 (Seafood, Meat Lovers or Specialty Pizzas are $8.49), or get a half order of Chili Nachos for $6.99. (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, $3 Granite City beer pints and $6 to-go crowlers. Click here for the Granite City Food and Brewery Daily Deals page for more details.
For more info on deals, like the famous Lawless Brunch on Sundays, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Granite City Food and Brewery page.
Hickory Tavern
At select Hickory Tavern locations on Thursdays from 4-9 pm, get specials on oysters and shrimp plus local beer specials. The offer is for dine-in only at select locations. Select your preferred location then scroll down to see the Thursday deals for your location.
For more specials on other days of the week at the tavern and watering hole, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Hickory Tavern page.
IHOP
There’s Happy Hour, and then there’s IHOPPY Hour. From 3 pm – 10 pm every day (and later in some locations), get $6 entrees and $4 Snacks and Sides! The IHOPPY Menu includes Chicken and Pancakes, BLT Sandwiches and more for $6, and Mozzarella Sticks, Pancake Sundaes and other Sides for $4. For the full menu, visit the IHOPPY Hour page here.
For other new, like how to save 20% on your first online order, visit our IHOP page.
IKEA Restaurant
IKEA Family members can enjoy special IKEA Restaurant offers every Monday through Thursday at most locations. On Thursdays buy one entrée, get a second of equal or lesser value 50% off. Also on Tuesday – Thursday enjoy the (M)eatball Happy Hour. 3-5 pm with $2 off (m)eatball plates. For more details see the IKEA Foods Page.
Islands Restaurants
Islands Restaurants has a happy hour every Monday-Friday starting at 3 PM in their bar and patio areas. During their happy hour, you can get deals like Classic Islands Cocktails starting at $5.25, Draft Beer for $2 off, wine for $3 off, Rocks and mixed drinks starting at $4, and special discounts on appetizers including Cheesy Fries, Nacho Sliders, and more! Note that discounts vary by location so be sure to enter your preferred location on their website here for the most accurate offerings.
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.
Kona Grill
Get specials on drinks and appetizers during the Kona Grill Happy Hour from 2 -6 pm and 9 pm – close. Typical deals include $3 edamame, fish tacos, shots of sake and Kona Big Wave beer, $6 sliders, select sushi rolls and glasses of wine, and $9 sushi rolls and cocktails View the full Kona Grill Happy Hour menu here. You’ll need to select your location to get the specific pricing info.
For info on other specials like their Date Night menu, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Kona Grill page.
Max & Erma’s
Max & Erma’s has their Cheeseburger and Fries for just $7 all day every Thursday. You can find details on the Max & Erma’s Home Page. More details on this deal and other can be found on our EatDrinkDeals Max & Erma’s Specials page here.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s has a happy hour with specials on Bar Bites and drinks on weekdays from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Deals include bites starting at $4, $5 Well Spirits, $6.50 Wines by the Glass & $7.5 Gold Margaritas. To find the happy hour menu and times for your location, click here to go to the McCormick & Schmick’s Happy Hour site, select your location, click Get Menu, then click Happy Hour Menu.
For other McCormick & Schmick’s deals and offerings, click here.
McDonald’s
You can find McDonald’s coupons in the McDonald’s app every day. The fast food chain – still No. 1 in the world – usually has discounts and BOGOs on breakfast sandwiches, Big Macs, Fries and more. For info on this and other great McDonald’s specials, go to our EatDrinkDeals McDonald’s Coupons story.
Melting Pot
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 $6.99. 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.
MOOYAH Burgers
Get 1/2 off shakes at MOOYAH during the Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 2- 5 pm through September 5. Shakes normally are $5-$7 depending on the size you get. Grab some fries to go with it with the savings! MOOYAH sent this press release with the news.
99 Restaurants
99 Restaurants has a weekday Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 2 – 5 pm and from 8 pm – close for dine In only. Get full size appetizers for just $5.99 and $0.59 Bone-In Wings (minimum order of 6). Also, get 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. (Prices and menu items may vary.) . 99 Restaurants announced their revamped Happy Hour on their homepage. You can see a full sample menu here.
For more deals like this see our EatDrinkDeals 99 Restaurants article.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden has Lunch specials starting at $7.99 Monday – Friday before 3 pm. Options include:
- $7.99 – Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks
- $8.99 – Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce, Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Cheese Ravioli, or Eggplant Parmigiana, with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks
- $9.99 – Shrimp Scampi, Lasagna Classico, Spaghetti & Meatballs or Chicken Parmigiana, with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks
For more details see: Olive Garden Lunch-Sized Favorites.
For other deals at the mega Italian restaurant chain, like the $6 Take Home entree deal, click here to read our EatDrinkDeals Olive Garden article.
On The Border
On the Border has happy hour specials at select locations; typical Happy Hours are Monday – Thursday from 3 – 6 pm. Specials typically include $3 drafts, $4 House Margaritas, and $5 Strawbrrritas. $5 Bar Bites examples are Cheese Quesadillas, Cantina Nachos, 5 Mini Crispy Tacos, and other goodies. Deals vary by location. To view the happy hour specials for your location, see the On the Border Happy Hour website then select your location and view details, or call your local On The Border for full details.
Piccadilly
Kids 12 and under eat for just $1.99 on Thursdays and Saturdays at Piccadilly with purchase of an adult meal. Good for kids 12 and under all day Thursdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kid’s meal includes kid’s entrée, two sides, a kid’s drink, and kid’s dessert. (Dine-in Only. Limit 2 kid’s meals per adult meal purchase. Ask your local Piccadilly for details.)
For more details, see the Piccadilly Promotions page.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut’s $10 large pizza special – called the Tastemaker – is back for a limited time at most locations. Choose your favorite 3 toppings on a large Pizza Hut pizza and get it any way you want it: delivery, carryout, online, or over the phone. You can find more deals like this on the Pizza Hut Deals Page and in our story, $10 Pizza Hut Special and More Deals.
Quiznos
Quiznos has a different 8 inch sub available for $6.50 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.
Red Lobster
At Red Lobster it’s Throwback Thursday. For $13.99, 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.
For more info on other weekday deals, and Family Meals, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Red Lobster page.
We know you’re thankful tomorrow is Friday, but Thursdays are great too because it’s #ThrowbackThursday! All day today, enjoy Walt’s Favorite Shrimp and a Pepsi beverage for just $12.99*. #RedLobsterToGo #TouchlessCurbside #TouchlessDelivery pic.twitter.com/bFHGi1aeFR
— Red Lobster (@redlobster) March 4, 2021
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday has a Throwback Thursday special most weeks. On June 23, get an endless garden bar add-on for $1.99. You can find the deals at: Ruby Tuesday Special Announcement for June 26-July 3, 2022. For more deals see our article on Ruby Tuesday Deals.
Seasons 52
Seasons 52 has a Happy Hour everyday Monday-Thursday. Deals vary by location, but generally, you can get $6 White and Red Wine and $7 cocktails all day. To see the most pertinent Happy Hour information for you, click here and enter your location.
Smashburger
Get an order of Fries or Tots for just $1 more with any purchase at Smashburger on Thursdays. Mention the deal to your cashier when ordering, or use promo code SMASHEDIT for online orders. The Smashburger website here has the list of participating locations.
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 deal on their website, and also on Facebook.
For more info on this deal and other specials and savings, click here for the EatDrinkDeals Smokey Bones page.
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Sonic Drive-In
Get 1/2 off drinks and slushes during the Sonic Afternoon Happy Hour special from 2 – 4 pm. The half-price happy hour special is good on soft drinks, iced teas, regular or frozen lemonades and limeades, Ocean Water and Slushes. You can also get these deals all the time by ordering with the app. For more details visit the Sonic Deals page.
Visit our Sonic page to learn about what else they have going on, like occasional $0.50 corn dogs and other deals.
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.
Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil has a happy hour every weeknight from 4:30 – 6 pm at most locations with drink specials starting at $3. Typical choices on the Texas de Brazil happy hour menu include $3 Domestic Beers, $5 Glasses of TdB Private Label Wine, Caipirinhas & Well-Cocktails, and $7 Martinis. Deals may vary by location. You can find the Happy Hour menu on the Texas de Brazil Specials Page.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats has a burrito, chips and drink for $7.99* 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.
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 20 oz fountain drink for $8.50, or just the sandwich for about $6.50. That’s a couple of bucks off the normal price. Deals may vary by location. For more details check the menu at your local Togo’s. If available, the Daily Deal shows up on the bottom of the online menu. The sandwich selection for Thursdays is Roast Beef.
Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos has weekday Happy Hour specials from 3-6 pm. Get $2 off all margaritas and Signature Sips, and $1.50 off all drafts and bottles of beer. Torchy’s has their Happy Hour menu posted online here.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s has coupons in the Wendy’s app every day. The burger chain usually has $2 off a premium combo, free large fries with $10 purchase and more deals. For info on this and other great Wendy’s specials, go to our EatDrinkDeals Wendy’s Coupons story.
Wing Zone
Wing Zone has daily specials on Mondays through Thursdays. On Two-Way Thursday get 20 boneless wings for $15. 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.
