These Restaurants Give You Free Meal On Your Birthday

The only thing better than delicious food is when you do not have to pay for it. And the best time to score a free meal at a restaurant is on your birthday.
From fast food to fine dining establishments, these are the 20 places that offer free meals on your birthday. Do not waste these special deals on your special day, and try to cover as many places as you can because your birthday only comes once a year.
1. Applebee's
Applebee’s will send you a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday. Some of your free dessert options include Sugar Dusted Donut Dippers, Brownie Bites, Blue Ribbon Brownie, Sizzlin' Butter Pecan Blondie, and Triple Chocolate Meltdown.
This deal is valid a week before and 21 days after your birthday and requires a $15 minimum purchase. If you want to be eligible for this deal, you have to sign up for the rewards program. And if you let your server know it is your birthday, the Applebee's staff will perform one of their signature birthday songs.
2. Arby's
Members of Arby's loyalty program will receive a coupon on their birthday for a free small curly fries and shake (options: vanilla, chocolate, or jamocha) with the purchase of any sandwich. The birthday coupon is valid for 60 days starting on your birthday.
Also, the restaurant offers an instant coupon for 50% off on any sandwich after you sign up for their loyalty program. The coupon is valid for seven days, and your sandwich options include Roast Beef Gyro, Turkey Gyro, Traditional Greek Gyro, Smokehouse Brisket, Loaded Italian, and Reuben.
3. Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins’ loyalists should join their Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club, which is a rewards program that gives members access to a gift on their birthday.
Members will receive an email or notification via the app with a coupon for a free 2.5-ounce scoop of choice at any Baskin-Robbins. There is no purchasing required. If you are not a member and are interested, sign up online or through the app with a few basic information.
4. Buffalo Wild Wings
With the Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Rewards program, birthday boys and girls will receive a notification and an email for their birthday coupon, valid for two weeks starting on their birthdays.
The coupon will get them six free traditional or boneless wings with a sauce of choice, which is worth $8.99. They do not have to purchase another item, either.
5. Capital Grille
Unlike other restaurants that require customers to sign up for a rewards program or download an app for a free birthday meal, Capital Grille does not. If you let the restaurant servers know it is your birthday, you will receive a free dessert with your meal.
Some of your dessert options are cheesecake, creme brulee, and chocolate espresso cake, but these options may vary by location. Also, you will have to purchase an entree to get your free dessert.
6. Checkers
Checkers is famous for their variety of burgers and milkshakes, and that is exactly what they offer to those celebrating their birthday. On your birthday, you can choose from milkshake flavors like vanilla, chocolate, banana, and strawberry and get one for free.
However, certain conditions apply for eligibility. You must sign up with the fast food restaurant chain within the 12 months before your birthday month and have at least one Checkers order in your account. If you sign up as a member on your birthday month, you will qualify for a birthday reward next year.
7. Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A also offers free food for birthday boys and girls, but the gifts they receive depend on their membership levels. Chick-fil-A One members can choose from a fudge brownie or a chocolate chunk cookie.
The Silver members can choose from anything from the entire dessert menu. The Red members get to pick between a grilled, regular, 8- or 12-piece nugget meal. Meanwhile, the Signature members can choose from anything from the entree menu.
8. Hooters
Hooters is famous for its chicken wings, and if you are a hardcore fan of their wings, their birthday deal might make your day. On your birthday, you will receive ten free boneless wings worth $8.99.
You can order your wings in any style: boneless, honey BBQ, Daytona Beach, and many more. You have to sign up for the Hoot Club through their app or online to be eligible for the free food.
9. Joe’s Crab Shack
If you are celebrating your birthday at Joe’s Crab Shack to take advantage of their birthday deal, ensure you have signed up for Joe's Catch Eclub to get your gift. On your birthday month, you will receive an email with a coupon valid for your next trip.
The coupon lets you pick a free appetizer when you purchase an entree. You can choose from garlic bread, crab and shrimp tacos, spinach and artichoke dip, and many more. Just let your server know you would like to take advantage of their birthday deal.
10. Longhorn Steakhouse
Longhorn Steakhouse really goes all out to make you feel special on your birthday. The popular restaurant chain allows you not only one but two free items.
You get a free appetizer and dessert. This deal is valid five days before your birthday, on your birthday, and nine days after. All you have to do is sign up for the Longhorn Steakhouse account via email or app to take advantage of this program.
11. McDonald's
At McDonald's, you can get one free medium French frie on your birthday, but some specific terms and conditions apply. Firstly, you must be registered on the fast food restaurant's app.
The free French fries must be ordered via the "Deals" section of the My McDonald’s app, but you can pick them up in any participating restaurant or drive-thru. The order must be collected the same day, and the validity of the offer will be stated on the e-voucher in the app.
12. Olive Garden
Olive Garden Eclub members will receive a free dessert to go along with their dinner purchase as a special birthday gift. Desserts include items, such as chocolate brownie lasagna, warm Italian donuts, Sicilian cheesecake, and more. However, options may vary from one Olive Garden to another.
The value of this gift is worth up to $8.50, and it is valid for 21 days. This birthday offer is valid for dine-in only, and there is a limit of one birthday coupon per check. It cannot be combined with any other offer.
13. Pizza Hut
Want free Pizza Hut breadsticks or cinnamon sticks? Sign up for the Hut Rewards program online or through their app, and receive free appetizers for your birthday. You will receive a coupon via email three weeks before your birthday.
Simply notify the server in the restaurant or when you place your order online that you would like to redeem the birthday offer. But you must make a purchase of at least $5 to be eligible for the birthday deal.
14. Red Lobster
The birthday deal at Red Lobster is perfect for people who love receiving surprise gifts. At this restaurant, you do not know what you are getting. It could be Cheddar Bay Biscuits, an appetizer, or desserts. But this is only for Fresh Catch Clubbers members.
The restaurant has a multi-level rewards program, and if you are a Red Lobster Reward member with gold and platinum status, you receive a free Chocolate Wave on your birthday. You have to sign up for the My Red Lobster Rewards Club to be eligible for these deals.
15. Starbucks
At Starbucks, you receive a free beverage, food item, or bottled drink on your birthday, that is, if you have joined the Starbucks Rewards program. There are no delivery options for this birthday order.
The birthday coupon will automatically be added to your account when your birthday rolls around. Note that you must join the Starbucks Rewards Program at least one week before your birthday.
16. Sonic
Start your day with a free small milkshake at Sonic to fuel your 24 hours of fun on your birthday. You do not have to make additional purchases, and this birthday deal is available for a month starting on your birthday.
To receive this deal, download the Sonic Drive-Ins app and sign up for their rewards program. Additionally, you will get a free Slush or drink medium size just for signing up. This reward is also valid for 30 days.
17. Taco Bell
When your birthday arrives, Taco Bell will send you a coupon for free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze via email and app. This means you have to sign up on the Taco Bell app.
The birthday reward is valid for 30 days, and you can redeem it via the Taco Bell mobile app for in-store and drive-thru orders. You do not have to purchase anything to get this gift.
18. Waffle House
If you are a member of the Regulars Club at Waffle House, you get a free classic waffle during their birthday month. However, you must purchase another item to get the free waffle.
You will be notified via app on your birthday to pick up your gift during your next stop. This deal is valid seven days before your birthday, on your birthday, and 21 days after.
19. Yougurtland
Yogurtland has a loyalty program called Real Rewards, and if you are a member, you will get a free frozen yogurt on your birthday.
You will get anywhere from a 3 oz to a 16 oz portion of yogurt, depending on the points you have accrued from your previous purchases. So, if you want to take advantage of this deal, head to Yogurtland often and ensure you are a member of their program.
20. Zaxby's
If you are a member of Zaxby’s Zax Fanz Club, you will receive three free cookies as a birthday treat. This offer will automatically be added to your account when you sign up as a member.
Additionally, if you are a member of their email club, you will also get a free chicken slider sandwich on your birthday.
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