National restaurant discounts and deals for seniors

Are you a card-carrying member of AARP? Are you an empty-nester who likes to eat out? Maybe you’re just sick and tired of cleaning the kitchen for the last thirty-five years.

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Cash in of the advantages of age with the SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT! If you embrace all the deals and perks that are out there for the taking, you can rack-up savings and freebies almost daily.

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Pay attention to the age requirements, as they vary according to the establishment. We’ll continue to update this list, but the deals may change without our knowledge. Always check with your local restaurants and grocery stores about senior discounts. There are more than you think!

Participating Restaurants:

Arby’s. Get a 10% discount on your purchase, and some locations offer a free drink with purchase.

Ben & Jerry’s. 10% off for seniors 60+.

Bonefish Grill. Present your AARP card for 10% off food and nonalcoholic drinks.

Burger King. Seniors can receive a 10% discount on their purchase.

Captain D’s Seafood. Those who are 62 and older get special discounts on Wednesdays. But the deal varies by restaurant, so ask before ordering.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Show your AARP membership card to get 10% off.

Chick fil-A. Offers a free, refillable senior drink with purchase. Excludes coffee.

Chili’s. Seniors who are at least 55 years old can get 10% off at participating locations.

Dairy Queen. Participating locations offer free drinks or 10% off purchase to customers who are 55 years of age or more.

Denny’s. AARP members receive 15% off their purchase. And if you are feeling spunky, ask your server for something off the secret menu. It’s so secret that some locations don’t even know about it. French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich. You are welcome.

El Pollo Loco. You must be 60 years of age or older to receive the 10% discount.

Fazoli’s. Join their Club 62 for deals, including a $4 meals every Wednesday.

Hardees. Seniors over 55 years of age receive up to 10% off any order, and there is a special price for beverages. Be sure to ask at your local Hardees before ordering.

IHOP. The 55+ Menu offers lower prices for smaller portions of dinner entrees such as pot roast and lemon chicken and breakfast favorites such as French toast. And most locations have a 10% discount for seniors, although the age requirement may vary.

Jack in the Box. Seniors age 55 or older can get up to 20% off their entire order. Check before ordering, though.

Joe’s Crab Shack. Use your AARP card to get 10% off your check.

KFC. Seniors who are 55 or older can get a free small drink with meal purchase. But we found the franchises may offer a discount of up to 10%, excluding any coupons or sales. Ask before ordering.

Landry’s Seafood. Seniors can get 10% off their check when they present their AARP card.

McDonald’s. Customers who are 55+ can receive discounts on coffee and other drinks.

Outback Steakhouse. AARP members can show their card to get 10% off their meal.

Panera Bread Not just for senior citizens, Panera Bread has special deals for MyPanera club members, including surprising members with a free bagel every day of one month.

Rainforest Café. Present your AARP card for 10% off.

Red Lobster. Members of the Fresh Catch Club receive coupons and promos by email.

Saltgrass Steak House. Earn 10% off when you present your AARP card.

Taco Bell. Get 5% off and a free drink.

TCBY. Enjoy your yogurt for 10% less if you are over 55.

Whataburger. Guests over 55 years of age receive a free drink with meal purchase.

White Castle. You can get 10% off deals on those little square hamburgers and more if you are older than 62.

For more senior discounts, deals and tips:

Senior grocery discounts

Travel discounts for seniors

Senior discounts almost everywhere

Senior shopping days/hours