Happy Birthday America! The 4th of July holiday is fast approaching, and unlike last year you’ve got a lot of ways to celebrate. You’ve got your backyard BBQs with friends and family, cooling off at the pool, fireworks displays, and of course, lots of great restaurant deals! We’ve compiled the best ones to help you celebrate Independence Day and save some money!
4th of July 2024 Restaurant Specials
Applebee’s
Try the Blue Bahama Mama available at Applebee’s for just $5 for a limited time. That’s a blend of Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, blue curaçao, and a blend of passion fruit, pineapple, cherry and lime. Or, go higher up the shelf with the $7 All-American Mucho. That’s made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, frozen lemonade and a swirl of strawberry and blue raspberry.
To read about these deals and more, visit our Applebee’s Specials article.
Baskin-Robbins
Buy one Sundae and get another 50% off and more deals with Baskin Robbins promo codes valid through July 15. Order online here or in the app and use these codes at checkout. You’ll have to have a Baskin-Robbins account (sign up here with your email) for the codes to work.
- BOGO 50% Off Sundaes – promo code BEACHDAY
- $5 Off A Polar Pizza – promo code FIREWORK
- $2.50 off a Milkshake (any size) – promo code COOL
Here’s how the code looks at checkout when you’ve entered it correctly:
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill has a daily Happy Hour with $7 cocktails and discounts on beer and wine. Happy Hour begins at 4 pm daily; end times vary by location but 6:30 pm is a typical end time. See more details on the Bonefish Specials page.
For more info on this deal other great Bonefish deals, visit our story, Bonefish Grill Deals And Happy Hour.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings has buy one, get one free deal on Boneless Wings on Thursdays, including July 4. Buy one order of boneless wings and get another free. More details are here on the Buffalo Wild Wings promos page. Alternatively, you can get a free 6 pc order of Boneless or Traditional Wings with a $10 purchase online for takeout or delivery with promo code GOWINGS.
Burger King
Burger King has its $5 Your Way Meal going all summer long. Choose between a Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr., or Bacon Cheeseburger, and bundle it up with a 4 piece Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Soft Drink for a complete meal that won’t crush your wallet.
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.
Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr. has a Double Take Meal out now for $6. Mix and match two of the following items to your heart’s content: French Toast Dips, Small Hash Rounds, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, a 6-piece Chicken Stars, Small Fries, Small Cheeseburger or a Spicy Lil’ Cheeseburger. There are some good options there for a quick bite during the 4th of July festivities.
Casey’s
Get 20% off a Large Specialty Pizza from Casey’s from July 4 – 7 to celebrate America’s birthday. Or, buy one large pizza and get another large specialty pizza for 50% off from July 1 – 14.
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
Get the All American Hot Dog for only $5.95 from Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ all July long. It’s topped with relish, onions, ketchup, and mustard. Crave sent this press release with the offer.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s will have half price games on July 3 (as they do every Wednesday!) and July 4, plus Rewards members can still get 50% off food! Here’s the info.
Del Taco
Del Taco has 3 Grilled Chicken Tacos for $3.19 every Thursday from 3 PM – 11 PM. The offer is valid at participating locations only. Del Taco posted the deal here on their website. Good thing July the 4th falls on a Thursday this year!
Also, Del Rewards members (sign up here) can buy one Double Del Cheeseburger and get one free July 4-5.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Buy two Two Meat Plates plus two drinks and get the second plate free from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Add 2 Two Meat Plates and 2 Big Yellow cups, then use this promo code to get the discount to make the second plate free: TMP876. The BOGO was announced on the Dickey’s BBQ Home Page.
Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s has a large one-topping Pizza, Wings or Dip And Twist deal for carryout for $7.99 each every day, and mix and match deals at $6.99 each like medium pizzas.
For more info on this, and how to access coupons for your local Domino’s, read our Domino’s Pizza story.
Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill
Get an order of Baby Back Ribs with fries and fresh fruit for just $19.95 from Firebird’s now through July 6. A perfect way to celebrate! Firebird’s posted the offer on their social media.
Friendly’s
There’s a Late-Night Menu at Friendly’s from Sunday – Thursday, and the 4th happens to hit on Thursday this year. From 8 pm through close, enjoy discounts on these faves just before the show, or after the fireworks:
- A Double Cone or Dish for $4 — Double dessert, please!
- A Friend-Z for $5 — A mix of their favorite flavors with Friendly’s iconic Friend-Z.
- A Fribble or Medium Sundae for $6 — A classic treat for their taste buds.
- An Appetizer or Large Sundae for $7 — If you’re sharing with friends, or really feeling those hunger pangs. Valid on any types except the Jim Dandy, Brownie Sundae, Wings, and Munchie Mania.
Glory Days Grill
Get 25 Wings to go for only $15 at Glory Days Grill on July 4. Any style of wings will work. Glory Days Grill sent this message with the offer.
Honey Baked Ham
Get $7 off an order of $50 or more with a Honey Baked Ham coupon valid through July 6. Show this coupon when ordering. For online orders, use promo code 728970.
IHOP
Grab the famous 2 x 2 x 2 Combo for only $6 Monday – Friday at IHOP. Since July 4th is during the week, it’s a go! That’s 2 Buttermilk Pancakes, 2 Eggs and 2 strips of Bacon, all for less than a fast food burger at a lot of places. We spotted the offer on the IHOP homepage. Note the disclaimer that prices may vary by location, but hopefully your local IHOP sticks to the $6 as best they can.
Insomnia Cookies
Get 12 Classic Cookies and get another 4 free with an Insomnia Cookies deal valid for online pickup and delivery orders through July 8. No promo code is needed, but you should see the deal online on the menu when you order here.
Jack In The Box
Satisfy your cravings without a lot of cash with the Munchies Under $4 menu from Jack In The Box. Typical prices are listed below, but you’ll be certain to get any of ’em for under $4. Sample items are a Sourdough Grilled Cheese $2.49, a 4 pc Chicken Nuggets $2.79, 2 Tacos $0.99, and heaps more choices.
Jersey Mike’s
Get $2 off a Regular Sub with a Jersey Mike’s coupon valid through July 4. Show this coupon to your cashier when you order.
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s is turning up the heat with their spicy Firecracker Wraps. On July 4, they’ll offer a buy one, get one free deal on the hot ones to their Freaky Fast Rewards members. You can sign up here before the 4th to get the deal sent to you.
KFC
KFC has a 2-piece chicken meal for $4.99, or get some Saucy Nuggets with for free with a $10 purchase.
The Taste of KFC Deals has these options starting at $4.99 for a full meal:
- 2-piece meal (drumstick and thigh) with mashed potatoes and gravy and a biscuit for $4.99
- 4-piece meal (drumstick, thigh, breast and wing) with mashed potatoes and gravy and a two biscuits for $10
- 6-piece meal (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 1 breast, 1 wing) with individual size sides of Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Corn and 4 biscuits $20
Or, enjoy a free order of the Saucy Nuggs in a variety of flavors with a $10 purchase online or in the app – you’ll see that offer here in their online menu.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill is celebrating the 4th of July with an all-day Happy Hour! Plus, try Kona Grill’s Red, White, and Blue Margarita Flight all weekend long from July 4-7. Visit the Kona Grill Fourth of July page to learn more or to book a reservation.
Krispy Kreme
Get a free Original Glazed doughnut at Krispy Kreme when you show up wearing red, white, and blue! Krispy Kreme has the news up on their Promos Page. They’ve also got a Star Spangled Sweetness Collection with three patriotic doughnuts in a custom red, white and blue box, if you want to be the life of your 4th of July party. You’ll get a box with the new Firework Cookies & Kreme Filled Doughnut, new Cotton Candy Sparkler Doughnut, and the returning Freedom Flag Doughnut.
If you want to get more festive, check out our Krispy Kreme Specials and Coupons article to learn about the chain’s other deals.
Little Caesars Pizza
Here are the top Little Caesars promo codes available right now. See all the codes on their website at: Little Caesar’s Promo Codes
- CRAZYPUFFS – $1 off Crazy Puffs with any pizza purchase
- PINEAPPLE – $4.99 Crazy Puffs and Pepsi Pineapple
- 2OFF12 – $2 off a $12 order
- DELIVERY4YOU – $4 off a $24 delivery order
McDonald’s
You’ve probably heard about McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal. Still, it’s worth mentioning, just because $5 doesn’t seem to go very far anymore. The Meal Deal comes with a McDouble or McChicken Sandwich, a4 pc. Chicken McNuggets, Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Get $10 off 2 Large Pizzas with a Mountain Mike’s promo code valid through July 7. Start an order here and use code CLIMB24 at checkout. Mountain Mike’s sent this email with the code.
Nathan’s Famous
Buy one Single Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a drink and get another sandwich free, or buy one Hot Dog and drink and get one free with Nathan’s Famous coupons valid through July 31.
Show these Nathan’s Famous coupons to the cashier.
O’Charley’s
Get a $25 gift card for only $17.76 when you order online from O’Charley’s now through July 7 when you order online! You can order online here. The discount will automatically apply at checkout. O’Charley’s broadcast the news in this press release.
Original Tommy’s
Get Original Tommy’s world famous Chili in a 32 oz size to go for only $7.78 valid through July 7. Just mention the offer when you order.
Panera
Get a Strawberry Poppyseed Salad or Chicken Bacon Rancher Sandwich for $5.99 with a Panera promo code valid for online or app orders! Click here to start an online order on the Panera website and click Order Online at the top. You’ll have to create a MyPanera account with your email to use the code (it only takes a minute). At checkout, use promo code SUMMER. That’s about half the normal price for the salad or the sandwich. Here’s how it looks at checkout once you’ve entered the code:
Or, buy one entree and get another for only $5 more with promo code BOGO5.
Learn about more great specials and promotions from our Panera page here.
Papa Johns
Make an online order on the holiday weekend from July 4-7 and you’ll get a free Medium 1-Topping Pizza with this deal from Papa Johns! You’ll need to be a Papa Rewards member (sign up here) for the offer. The free pizza is valid from July 8 – 21 with a $20 minimum purchase. Papa Johns sent this message with the great news.
Pizza Hut
Customize with a choice of entree and side starting at $6.99 with the Hut Box at Pizza Hut for a limited time. Choose from a Personal Pan Pizza with up to 2 toppings, a Half Melt, or a Full Melt (which bumps up the price a few bucks), then pair it with a side. Your options are fries or a 4 piece of Boneless Wings. You can add a 20 oz. drink for another $1.50 – $2.
For more info on this and other Pizza Hut specials, like the $7 Deal Lover’s Menu, go to our Pizza Hut page.
Popeyes
Popeyes has Boneless Wings back on the menu as a permanent item, and they’re offering a free 6 piece order with a $10 purchase through July 14. Order online or in the app for the deal, which they announced on their homepage. Choose from Classic, Honey Lemon Pepper, Signature Hot, Honey BBQ, Sweet ‘N Spicy, or Roasted Garlic Parmesan flavors. So, you’ve got a mix of heat levels and sweet vs. savory to choose from.
Primanti Bros.
Get a free 14 or 18 inch pizza with the purchase of another with a Primanti Bros. coupon valid on Thursdays. CLICK HERE for your Primanti Brothers coupon for the deal, or use promo code FREEPIZZA to get the free pizza deal. Primanti Bros. announces the pizza BOGO regularly on their social pages.
Smashburger
Score $1 Tots on Thursdays at Smashburger through July 11 with purchase of an entree. Just mention the offer posted on their website here (with a list of participating locations) when you order.
Sonic
Sonic will offer iconic July 4th items for $1.99 apiece with their Chili Cheese Coneys and 16 ounce Shakes.
Taco Bell
Live with mas luxury without spending mas dinero – the $7 Luxe Cravings Box at Taco Bell will help you do just that. You’ll get a premium menu items in the Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito and Double Stacked Taco, plus chips and nacho cheese sauce, and a medium drink. According to their press release, that’s more than 50% off the regular price of the Taco Bell menu board.
Texas de Brazil
Get 20% off a Takeout Order with a Texas de Brazil promo code valid for online orders through July 4. Start an order here and use code USABDAY at checkout. We spotted the code in this message from the Brazilian Steakhouse chain.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats has a burrito, chips and drink deal for $7.99 every Thursday in their Throwback Thursdaze special. The Tex-Mex chain announced the deal on the Tijuana Flats Specials Page. Price may vary based on location.
White Castle
Buy one Individual Combo Meal and get one free with a White Castle coupon valid July 4 – 7. The coupon will be posted here on the White Castle website closer to the 4th, according to this press release.
White Castle also has lots of other specials with its Craver Nation program, like buy one, get one free sliders. Read our White Castle article here to learn more.