The Fourth of July is a time to honor our liberty. Whether you mark the day in your own backyard with homemade toppings piled on grilled burgers and hot dogs, pasta salads galore and some hand-churned ice cream while fireworks brighten the night, or you’d rather be out and about and let someone else handle the cooking — it’s your freedom to decide.
If you plan to pick the latter, though, pick a way to save some cash too — and snag one or two or even four of these 10 offers commemorating Independence Day 2018.
10 Food Offers to Celebrate Independence Day 2018
From complimentary funnel cakes to bargain pizza, shakes and floats, these Fourth of July specials will fuel your celebration while you enjoy the holiday.
1. Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is honoring “the land of the free because of the brave” on Wednesday, July 4, by offering all veterans and active-duty military a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of any entrée when they show proof of service.
2. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
To celebrate America’s birthday, kids eat free at Applebee’s. Dine in at your neighborhood Applebee’s on July 4 and receive up to two free kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entree. Call your local Applebee’s beforehand to confirm participation.
3. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
BJ’s is marking Independence Day 2018 with a buy one, get one half off promotion — buy one entree and two drinks, and get half off the second entree. If you can’t make it on July 4, no problem: the offer runs through July 15.
4. Boston Market
This deal runs all summer, but if you need a lot of food fast, stop by Boston Market, where you can score a whole rotisserie chicken for $1.99 with the purchase of any family meal — yes, a whole chicken for just $1.99 when you buy a family meal.
5. Hungry Howie’s
Celebrate your freedom to indulge in pizza with this offer from Hungry Howie’s. Use online promo code JULY418 to buy a regularly priced large one-topping pizza, and get a medium one-topping pizza for only 4 cents — plus free Howie Bread on online orders over $12!
6. Einstein Bros. Bagels
If you wisely choose to celebrate July Fourth at home, swing by your local Einstein’s for this BOGO offer. Purchase any of the new Flavors Across America sandwiches and receive a second one free when you present your local ID — proof that you truly are “staycationing.”
And for an extra freebie, post #StaycationPromo with a photo of your favorite Einstein’s item on Instagram to get another BOGO coupon for the Flavors of America sandwiches. Not on Instagram? You can still obtain the coupon by uploading your photo here.
7. McCormick & Schmick’s
This one’s for serious seafood fans: Visit McCormick & Schmick’s to enjoy “shrimp and shuck for a buck” — that means $1 oysters and shrimp plus an extended happy hour that runs until closing.
8. Mimi’s Cafe
There’s not much better than the sweet scent of a funnel cake, and tasting one is even better. That’s why visiting your local Mimi’s Cafe on July 4 could be a dream come true.
Simply buy an adult entree, mention free funnel cake to your server, and you’ll receive… a free funnel cake, naturally! Rumor has it the funnel cake is finished with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. Things just got a bit sweeter with some red, white and blue.
9. Outback Steakhouse
If you are an active or retired member of the military or a first responder, visit Outback to take advantage of20% off your bill with valid state or federal identification.
10. Sonic Drive-In
If you want something to chill you out before or after the fireworks, stop by Sonic for half-price shakes, floats and ice cream slushes, available after 8 p.m.
If you’re elevating your freedom festivities with some classic campfire fun — or simply want to be free from kitchen duty — check out these six inexpensive and tasty camping recipes all cooked over fire!
Happy Fourth of July 2018!
Jordan Wells is an editorial assistant at Savinly. They plan to observe their day of freedom with tasty burgers, gooey s’mores and a spectacular fireworks display with good friends, followed by their take on an American classic: “Hey you want a s’more?”… “Some more what?”… “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”
