Cheap Eats Deals that Let You Eat Out for Less

I'm always looking for cheap eats deals that will help me eat out for less. After all, doesn't it seem like everything costs more these days? So every little bit helps, including the deals I'v found below.

As always, these deals usually don't just fall in your lap. You have to look for them. And who has time?

I do! And I'm happy to pass them on to you...

May Deals

Free TCBY - On May 12, moms get a free 6 oz TCBY yogurt at participating locations
Half off Starbucks Frappuccinos from 3-5 p.m. through May 12
Brio Tuscan Grille deal - Get $10 off two lunch entrees or $15 off two dinners now through May 31
Free Waffle House - get a free flavored waffle Monday-Friday now through May 16

Ongoing Kids Eat Free Deals

Following are some of my favorite deals (keep in mind that deals are constantly changing and some locations don't participate, so check online to see what specific deal they're offering in your neck of the woods):

IHOP - Besides offering good value meals and killer pancakes, IHOP usually offers some kind of kids eat free deals at participating restaurants. Some locations offer free kids meals on Wednesdays. Get one free Just for Kids meal for every adult entree you purchase.

At other times, they've offered this deal on Tuesdays or Sundays, so check with your local IHOP to see what deal they're up to now.

Topeka Steakhouse - Prefer steak over pancakes? Buy one kids meal Sunday through Thursday at Topeka Steakhouse, and you'll get a second kids meal free.

Quiznos - Buy an adult entree and kids 12 and under eat free all day.

Moe's - Buy an adult entree and kids eat free on Sundays.

Firehouse Subs - Buy an adult entree and kids eat free after 4 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Denny's - On Tuesdays and Saturdays, up to two kids under age 10 can eat free from 4 pm to 10 pm with every purchased adult entree.

TGIF - Buy an adult entree and kids eat free after all day on Sundays.

Red Robin - Kids 12 and under kids eat free daily, with the purchase of an adult meal.

Lone Star Steakhouse - Their cheap eats deal provides two free kid's meals all day Tuesday.

Tropical Smoothie Cafes - Free kids combo meal for every adult combo meal you purchase on Sundays.

Perkins - Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays.

Max & Erma's - One free Kids meal with every adult meal purchased on Tuesdays.

Shoney's - Kids under 4 eat free every day of the week!

Qdoba - Kids eat free with a paid adult entree on Sundays.

Buy Restaurant.com Certificates

Are you like me? Always on the lookout for cheap restaurants and other ways to save when you eat out? Try Restaurant.com. You can buy dining certificates for less than half the cost of your meal. It certainly doesn't work for all restaurants, but your favorite might be on their list. And why pay full price?

Restaurant.com frequently offers even more rock bottom deals, such as 60%-80% off dining certificates that can help you nab a $25 dinner for as little as $3!

Buy an Entertainment Book - These national coupon books --tailored to individual cities-- give you coupons worth hundreds of dollars in savings on a variety of casual and fine dining (from McDonald's, to Ben & Jerry's, to top-notch spots like the Melting Pot)...not to mentioncoupons for local attractions, golf, and more. It's the source of many a great cheap eats deal.

I bought mine one year the beginning of March for $17 plus free shipping. And my book more than paid for itself the first time I used it (I saved $30 by using a promo code to buy three airline tickets. Combining that with some other airline tips I'd love to share with you, I saved $500 on three tickets. Click here to find out how!)

What's the cheapest way to buy an Entertainment Book? Check out my dedicated Entertainment Book page to find out!

Want more ways to save? Try these links:

Cheap/Free Vacation Ideas in Virginia
Discount Travel Deals
Great Hotel Deals
How to Plan a Cheap Washington DC Vacation

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