These food deals (and drink deals) and restaurant dining discounts are available throughout the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. Valentine’s Day deals are listed first, followed by other restaurants offerings and discounts.
You’ll find offers from local eateries, national chains, and fast food restaurants. As always, we focus on those with modest prices. We may also feature more expensive options that offer a special meal or savings.
The food and drink deals with an expiration date are listed first, followed by those that are available “for a limited time”.
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Always keep in mind that prices and participation can vary–a food deal may not be available at your nearest location. This is because national chains are often franchises that are locally owned and operated. A franchise can sometimes choose whether to participate in a national promotion.
When a minimum order purchase is specified, it is calculated BEFORE taxes, tips, or other fees.
Join the reward or loyalty program at places you frequent most–from coffee stands and casual eateries to fine dining restaurants. Members of loyalty programs get more discounts and deals, some delivered daily to your smartphone app, making it easy to save money on your most visited locations. We have more tips for choosing a restaurant loyalty program to help maximize your savings.
Our list of dining discounts features local eateries, national chains, and fast food restaurants with modest prices. – DepositPhotos.com
National Cheeseburger Day deals (Sept 13-19)
If you need an excuse, National Cheeseburger Day is a good time o indulge in more than one burger complete with melted cheese and all the toppings. Restaurants join in the fun by offering some beefy deals on this day. Here’s what we found:
- Applebee’s is known for its juicy handcrafted burgers. Customers 21 and older can wash one down with a $5 Summertime Sip. Choose from Electric Lemon Crush or Flamingo Crush.
- Burger King is offering a buy-one-get-one for $1 special — perfect for celebrating the day by biting into a Whopper, Single Bacon King or other sandwich. The special is available for a limited time. In addition, the chain is expected to offer a National Cheeseburger Day deal via its app. Be sure to check on Sept. 18 for a cheesy discount.
- Dairy Queen celebrates with Single Cheeseburger for only $1 — from Sept. 13 to 18. The offer is only available via the chain’s app. It’s also the perfect time to try one of the ice cream shop’s seasonal Blizzard flavors, including Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie and more.
- McDonald’s has been serving cheeseburgers for more than 70 years. On Sept. 18, the fast-food giant is offering a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents. The deal is only available via the chain’s app. If cheeseburgers aren’t your favorite, the chain is also offering a 2 For $6 deal on four menu favorites.
- Red Robin is celebrating all week from Sept. 13 to 19 with a BOGO special. And remember, they all come with bottomless steak fries. So grab a burger buddy and head to the nearest location for 50% off any burger (more than 25 choices!) with the purchase of another of equal or greater value. The offer is only available to the chain’s Red Robin Royalty loyalty members. Sign up here.
- Wendy’s celebrates National Cheeseburger Day all week long with a buy-one-get-one FREE premium cheeseburger deal. The offer is only available via the Wendy’s app from Sept. 13 to 19.
Plate of Nations international food festival in south Seattle
Plate of Nations (PON) in south Seattle is a miniature restaurant-week-style event of international proportions. PON takes places at independently-owned ethnic eateries along Martin Luther King Jr. Way South in the Rainier Valley. For two weeks every year, Plate of Nations inspires food lovers and curiosity seekers to sample $20 and $30 sharable plates–hearty sampler meals that can easily enjoyed by two (sometimes three) people. More info: http://www.plateofnations.com/
More food deals with a deadline
NOTE: Not all locations offer the same national promotions. As a result, price and participation may vary. It’s always wise to call ahead for verification in your area. We strive to keep up with “limited-time offers,” but deals may end without notice.
(Listed in order by deadline)
Sonic Drive-In (multiple Puget Sound locations) new “uncorked” slushies are half price from Aug. 30 to Sept. 26. The refreshing sweet treat offers a booze-less buzz in three flavors: Strawberry Frosé, Red Berry Sangria, and Peach Bellini. Enjoy the beverages at 50% off, during the chain’s daily Happy Hour special from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Target (multiple Puget Sound locations) has a recipe for success when it comes to whipping up a home-cooked meal! The big-box retailer is lending a helping hand in the kitchen to its customers. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or seasoned chef, everyone loves watching the Food Network for a little culinary inspiration. And everyone is invited to go inside the channel’s kitchen for insider tips and assistance in preparing your family’s next favorite dish. The popular channel not only has a monthly magazine, numerous cook books and line of kitchen products, they also have a go-to, one-stop online source for recipes of all kinds, cooking tips and so much more. And, Target shoppers are eligible to receive a one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen at no cost — totally FREE. It’s one tasty offer for hungry bargain hunters, as the annual subscription is regularly $39.99. The complimentary subscription is available through Dec. 31. Redeem the offer here: https://www.foodnetwork.com/site/apps/food-network-kitchen/target-offer. Fine Print: The offer is only open to new Food Network Kitchen subscribers and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. A payment method is required to sign-up. The complimentary subscription automatically converts to a paid subscription on an annual basis, unless canceled during the one-year trial period. Set a reminder on your phone to cancel in time to avoid any charges. In fact, you can cancel immediately and still access the premium content for the full year at no cost.
Restaurant “family packs” offers savings on meals designed to feed a crowd – DepositPhotos.com
Family Style restaurant meals
(Listed alphabetically by company name)
Feel free email us at info@greaterseattleonthecheap.com if you know of any other “family pack” meals, especially those at smaller, local establishments.
Local restaurants
13 Coins (Bellevue, Seattle, Seatac). FAMILY STYLE DINNERS TO GO. Choose from their popular Breast of Chicken Parmigiana (“The Believer”), served with spaghettini and Caesar salad (4 People $75 or 6 People $110) or Spaghetti & Meatballs, served with garlic bread and Ceasar salad (4 People $65).
Mamma Melina (Seattle/UDistrict-Ravenna) traditional Italian menu and pizza Napoletana offers a daily rotating menu of 3-course Family Meals serving 2-3 people for $50 (+ 20% gratuity). Add a bottle of house wine for $19.
Rocket Taco (Seattle/Capitol Hill) Family Takeout Pack ($40) includes 12 handmade tortillas, 1.5lbs of meat or veggie, two large sides of your choice, cilantro, white onion, and a large side of beans.
National Chain restaurants and franchises
Red Lobster Family Meal Deals (Federal Way, Lynnwood, Silverdale, Tacoma) serve 4 and include a variety of entrée choices, plus two sides and eight Cheddar biscuits. Depending on the entrée selected, prices are $27.77-$41.99. They also offer “Feasts” with an assortment of seafood plus sides and biscuits serving 4-6 people, priced from $45.99-$116.99. Rapid Red Curbside enables guests to pick up Red Lobster without leaving their car.
Red Lobster Signature Feasts (Federal Way, Lynnwood, Silverdale, Tacoma). There’s no doubt this school year will be challenging. Red Lobster Signature Feasts featureg a variety of craveable seafood all on one plate, are perfect for celebrations. Choose from an array of exciting seafood combinations and classic meals. All feasts come with a choice of two sides and warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits and are available to enjoy in-restaurant or from the comfort of home by ordering To Go or touchless delivery directly from RedLobster.com.
Taco Bell (multiple Puget Sound locations) offers the At-Home Taco Bar. For a limited time, the $25 taco meal kit is available at participating locations, while supplies last, and feeds up to six people. It’s enough ingredients to make 20 tacos. For bargain hunters, it’s a little cheaper than if you bought the tacos directly, but not by much. However, the taco bar will be lots more fun for the family. The kit includes get eight flour tortillas, twelve crunchy taco shells, nacho chips (6-oz.), seasoned beef (30-oz.), as well as shredded lettuce (12-oz.), nacho cheese sauce (8-oz.), beans (6-oz.), shredded cheese (6-oz.), tomatoes (3-oz.), sour cream (5-oz.) And, to top it off, an assortment of hot sauce packets.
Quick, casual restaurants make dining out affordable and fun! – Depositphotos.com
Food deals “for a limited time”
NOTE: Not all locations offer the same national promotions. As a result, price and participation may vary. It’s always wise to call ahead for verification in your area. We strive to keep up with “limited-time offers,” but deals may end without notice.
(Listed alphabetically by company name)
Arby’s 2 for $6 Everyday Value menu at participating locations includes Classic Roast Beef Sandwich, Classic Beef ‘n Cheddar Sandwich and Premium Chicken Nuggets.
Burger King (multiple Puget Sound locations) has announced it’s first-ever loyalty program, Royal Perks. Earn Crowns (points) for every $1 spent and FREE food at various reward tier levels — from 250 to 1,400 points. Last time we checked, there is a bonus offer just for signing up — 500 Crowns. To participate: get a Burger King digital account by either downloading and registering via the BK app or visiting bk.com and signing up.
Del Taco (Federal Way, Lacey) Dollar Deals Menu offers 15 items for $1 or less at participating locations, including entrées, desserts, and drinks. The line-up includes everything necessary to piece together a perfect little inexpensive lunch or dinner — all for under $5.
Domino’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) carryout special offer any three-topping pizza for just $7.99 when ordered online. For the first time, the daily offer now includes wings. The offer is for carry-out only and does not include XL or specialty pizzas.
Melting Pot (Bellevue, Spokane, Tacoma) Best Fondue Friends Forever deal happens every Wednesday (aka Friendsday). Enjoy a 3- and 4-course menu ($34.95-$44.95/pp): cheese fondue with special BFFF Dippers including prosciutto, summer sausage, French baguette, pretzel bread, honey wheat bread, and seasonal veggies and fruit. Enjoy a fresh salad of your choice too, then finish your meal with chocolate fondue and another round of special BFFF Dippers: macarons, créme puffs, brownies, blondies, Rice Krispies Treats®, pound cake, Oreo®-dusted marshmallows, and fresh strawberries, banana, and pineapple. Make it a 4-course meal by adding an entrée ($24.95-$56.95pp) and signature drink specials (starting at $10.95). Check your local restaurant for availability and special pricing. Minimum purchase of two required for 3- and 4-course options. Not valid with any other offer or on holidays.
Olive Garden (multiple Puget Sound locations). Enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $5. Pick up enough entrées for the whole family to enjoy at home. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Stuffed Fettuccine Alfredo.
Pizza Hut (multiple Puget Sound locations) is offering a large TASTEMAKER pizza with up to 3 toppings for just $10. Another deal to feed a bigger crowd is the Triple Treat Box for $20.99. The box meal deal includes: medium 1-topping pizza, 5 breadsticks with marinara and 10 cinnamon sticks with icing. (Purchased separately, it’s about $40 worth of food.) Available for a limited time. You can order for contactless delivery, carryout or curbside pickup.
Popeyes Rewards (Bremerton, Kent, Renton, Seattle) is the first loyalty program for Popeyes’ chicken. (Currently, the reward program is only available online.) Every customer who registers will receive a FREE welcome gift. Open the app or visit popeyes.com to place an order to start earning points. Earn points for every $1 spent online. Look for opportunities to earn bonus points for specific purchases or challenges, such as bonus points on select combo meals and family meals. Points expire six months after the last eligible transaction.
Quiznos (multiple Puget Sound locations) Toasty Points members can get the Big Easy Muffuletta for $5 from June 18 – 20 to celebrate Father’s Day. No promo code needed. The offer is available to new and existing Toasty Points members.
Red Lobster (Lynnwood, Silverdale, Federal Way, Tacoma) Daily Deals are available all day, every weekday. Enjoy a different seafood meal Mondays through Fridays without breaking the bank. Order To Go or for curbside pickup. Here’s the line-up:
- Endless Shrimp Monday’s, mix and match Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp Scampi, and Wood-Grilled Shrimp Skewers. $17.99* with choice of side.
- Two for Tuesday. Get double the deal with two delectable Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon feasts, each served with choice of two sides for only $49.99.*
- Steak & Lobster Wednesday. There’s a reason it’s a classic pairing: a wild-caught lobster tail and a 7oz peppercorn-seasoned sirloin, served with 2 sides for just $19.99.*
- Throwback Thursday. Get a great price on the classics: Walt’s Favorite Shrimp and a Pepsi product or iced tea for $12.99.* Served with choice of two sides.
- Fish Fry Friday. Indulge in hand-battered, wild-caught cod served with fries and coleslaw for only $11.99.* Fry-yay!
Sonic Drive-In (multiple Puget Sound locations) offers specials everyday when you order in their app. They have 1/2 price deals and other offers. Our favorite is 50% off cheeseburgers every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to closing. Review all Sonic Drive-In deals.
Taco Bell offers a $1 Cravings Value Menu every day at participating locations, with select menu items. The line-up changes periodically, so double-check the menu options at your restaurant.
Wendy’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) $5 Biggie Bag deal contains four items: Bacon Double Stack Burger, chicken nuggets (4-piece), small fries, and small drink. The total value is around $10, so it’s a savings of 50%.
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