4th of July Restaurant Deals 2026

60+ 4th of July Restaurant Deals 2026 to Save on This Weekend

Important: Updated 7/2/2026. Deals are subject to change or end without notice, and availability may vary by location — always double check with your local restaurant before heading out.

These promotions move fast and some only last a day or two. This year restaurants are leaning hard into America’s 250th birthday, so you’ll see a lot of $17.76 and $2.50 specials tied to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I’ve organized this list by category so you can jump straight to what you’re craving — whether that’s a full family dinner, a $2.50 treat, or free delivery on a big order.

Fast Food & Burgers

Quick, cheap, and easy to grab on your way to fireworks — these are the fast food 4th of July restaurant deals worth knowing about.

Applebee’s: The Dollarita is back for the whole month of July — a house margarita for just $1 at participating locations (21+, dine-in).

Arby’s: $1.99 sliders, including Roast Beef, Buffalo Chicken, Chicken, and Ham varieties.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: BD’s All-American Burger with a classic side for $10 on July 4 (dine-in), plus $2.50 select pints.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay: Palace Classic Burger for $7.04, July 1–4, at all locations.

Burger King: $2.50 Whopper Jr. for Royal Perks members on July 4; or get a BOGO free Whopper Jr. on Grubhub with orders of $15+ through July 5.

Carl’s Jr.: $2.50 Double Cheeseburger for My Rewards members, July 3–5, limit one. My kids ask for this one every summer.

Checkers & Rally’s: All-American $2.50 Duo on July 4 only; $1 Classic Wings (limit 20 pieces), June 29–July 5.

Habit Burger & Grill: Free delivery on online/app orders of $10+ through July 7.

Jack in the Box: Free fry (any size) with a $1+ in-app purchase, July 3–5, for Jack Pack Rewards members, limit one.

White Castle: BOGO free Crispy Chicken Sliders with code CRISPY, July 3–6, online/app.

Pizza

Feeding a crowd for a backyard cookout? These pizza deals stretch further than takeout usually does.

Blaze Pizza: Any three 11″ pizzas plus a choice of two sides for $35; rewards members can also get a digital deal on two large 2-topping pizzas, July 3–5.

Casey’s: $12 pizzas with code USA, July 2–5; or BOGO 50% off a large single-topping pizza with code BOGO.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: 18″ Traditional Cheese Pizza for $17.76, dine-in or online with code 1776, through July 5.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza: $10 off two large pizzas for Rewards members, expires July 4. Pre-order deals also available: $20 off $100, $30 off $150, or $50 off $250.

Round Table Pizza: $29.99 Fourth of July Bundle with code RTP119, July 3–7.

7-Eleven: $5 one-topping pizzas, running through Aug. 25.

BBQ & Steakhouse

Not grilling yourself this year? These BBQ and steakhouse deals cover the classic 4th of July menu without the cleanup.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: $15 off orders of $75+ with code JULY1776, or $5 off orders of $25+ with code FIREWORKS, both valid July 2–5.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Buy a $25 digital gift card for $17.76 and enjoy the limited-time Red, White & Blue Cake, July 3–5.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Full rack baby back ribs or half a BBQ chicken with sides for $21.95, Circle members, July 2–6.

Sonny’s BBQ: Free Summer Sip with a $15+ purchase for Rewards members, June 22–July 4; plus $5 off Family Meals through July 5.

Chicken

A few standout chicken deals for the holiday weekend.

Chicken Salad Chick: Two Large Quick Chicks for $17.76, July 3–4 only.

KFC: 12-piece fried chicken bucket for $15, exclusively in the KFC app, through July 11.

Zaxby’s: $5 off Zax Packz or $12 off two Zax Packz, online orders only, limited time.

Casual Dining & Bar/Grill

If you’re celebrating without kids in tow, or just want a sit-down meal without cooking, this is where the $17.76 patriotic specials really show up.

Benihana: $17.76 All-American Menu in the bar and lounge (Double Cheeseburger, fries, and apple crumble with vanilla ice cream), July 2–5, plus $2.50 American beers.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Limited-time Stars & Stripes Pizookie, plus the non-alcoholic Firework Fizz.

Dog Haus: Any dog, sausage, or burger paired with a pint of beer for $17.76 on July 4; $2.50 sliders with an entree all July.

Ford’s Garage: $17.76 meal deal — burger, fries, and a beer or soft drink, July 1–4.

Kona Grill: $2.50 American brews and a $17.76 All-American Meal, July 2–5.

Newk’s Eatery: BOGO 50% off entrees for the Fourth of July.

RA Sushi: $17.76 All-American Meal and $2.50 American brews, July 3–5.

STK Steakhouse: $2.50 American brews and a $17.76 All-American Meal, July 2–5.

Stoner’s Pizza Joint: Stars & Slices Special for $17.76, through July 5.

TGI Fridays: Free dessert with an entree purchase, dine-in, July 4.

Buca di Beppo: Free Colossal Brownie Sundae with a $75+ dine-in purchase, June 29–July 5, while supplies last.

Granite City: Free entree with the purchase of another entree (max $26 discount), dine-in, July 3–5.

Coffee, Donuts & Bakery

Free breakfast is always a win in my book, and this is the strongest category for it this year.

Krispy Kreme: Wear red, white, and blue into a participating location on July 4 for a completely free Original Glazed doughnut, no purchase necessary, limit one. From July 2–5, use code USA for an Original Glazed dozen for $2.50 with any dozen purchase. This is the deal my family circles every year.

Dunkin’: New patriotic menu items, plus a $10.99 Eagle Cup that comes with a free medium beverage and a $3 Refresher promo code good for 30 days.

Tim Hortons: BOGO half-dozen donuts, or a free box of Timbits with any dozen purchase, Rewards members, through July 5, limit one per day.

Corner Bakery Cafe: $2.50 individual bakery items, all July.

PJ’s Coffee: 16-oz Firecracker Lemonade for $2.50, June 29–July 5.

Insomnia Cookies: BOGO free on the limited-time American Classics menu, July 4 — perfect for a late-night treat after fireworks.

Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

It’s July — you need something cold. These frozen treat deals help you cool off without the full-price scoop.

Dairy Queen: Small Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50, June 29–July 5.

Andy’s Frozen Custard: America’s 250th Birthday Concrete, available at all locations, July 4–6.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream: $4 freezes, in-store and online, June 29–July 12.

MilkShake Factory: BOGO free shakes from the American Classics menu, July 4 only.

Rita’s Italian Ice: Limited-time 4th of Gelati, a five-layer treat, plus double loyalty punches for Rewards members, June 29–July 5.

Nothing Bundt Cakes: Patriotic treats and seasonal flavors through July 19; Bundtastic Rewards members earn 250 bonus points July 3–5.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: Free whole apple pie with the purchase of any whole pie.

Grocery, Delivery & Convenience

Not eating out at all? These grocery and delivery deals still save you money on the holiday spread.

Whole Foods: 50% off ice cream and frozen desserts from select brands, through July 7.

Kroger: $20 off your first online order of $75+ (through July 21), plus free delivery on orders of $50+ (through July 7).

Grubhub: $0 delivery fee and no service fees on restaurant orders over $50.

DoorDash: Multiple brand BOGOs and discounts running June 29–July 5 — worth checking the app for what’s near you.

Circle K: Any size Polar Pop for $0.25 for Inner Circle members starting July 1; also a $2.50 meal (hot dog or taquito with a beverage) through Sept. 1.

7-Eleven: $7 Stars, Stripes & Tenders meal, July 2–4; or $17.76 off orders of $30+ on 7NOW delivery with code CELEBRATE, July 4.

Frequently Asked Questions About 4th of July Restaurant Deals

Do I need a coupon or app for these 4th of July restaurant deals?

Some do, some don’t. Deals like Applebee’s Dollarita and the Krispy Kreme free doughnut don’t require anything beyond showing up, while others — like Carl’s Jr., Jack in the Box, and Dickey’s — need a rewards app or a promo code at checkout. I’ve noted which is which above so you can plan ahead.

Are these deals available at every location?

Not always. Most of these 4th of July restaurant deals are run at the corporate level, but individual franchise locations can opt out. Call ahead or check the app for your specific location if you’re planning a trip around one deal.

What’s the best 4th of July restaurant deal this year?

If I had to pick one, it’s the Krispy Kreme free Original Glazed doughnut on July 4 — no purchase, no app, no code, just wear red, white, and blue. For a full meal, Dickey’s $15 off $75+ stretches the furthest if you’re feeding a crowd.

What if a deal has already ended by the time I see this?

Restaurant deals move fast, especially around a holiday weekend. I update this post as I find new 4th of July restaurant deals, so check back closer to the holiday. Comments are turned off on deal posts here, but you can reach me anytime through the subscription center if you spot one I should add.

Final Thoughts

However you’re spending the 4th this year, I hope one of these deals helps you save a little on food so you can spend more on the fun stuff — fireworks, pool time, or just an extra hour outside with family. I’ll keep updating this list of 4th of July restaurant deals 2026 as more chains announce their specials, so bookmark this page and check back before the weekend.

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