Sun's out, buns out! Memorial Day weekend is upon us, marking the unofficial start of summer. But before you dust off the grill, check out these sizzling restaurant deals that'll save you cash and leave the cooking to someone else.
(Photo : Morton's The Steakhouse) Morton's dinner for two.
Grill Masters Take a Break
Feeling burnt out on burgers and hot dogs? Skip the hours sweating over the grill, move inside to a nice, cool dining room, and relax while an expert chef grills you up a nice, juicy steak.
Morton's The Steakhouse: Treat your special someone to a fancy date night with their special dinner-for-two menu featuring an 18-ounce dry-aged bone-in Kansas City strip and lobster ravioli all weekend long (May 22-27, to be exact).
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Indulge in a show-stopping 32-ounce tomahawk steak for two served with lobster whipped mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, available from May 24 through May 28.
Saltgrass Steak House: Throwing a shindig at home but don't want to do the dirty work? Grab one of Saltgrass Steak House's Family Pack meals from May 25-27, available with a combination of steaks, chicken, ribs, shrimp, and cheeseburgers.
The Palm Restaurant: This fancy-schmancy (pinkies up!) steakhouse with locations in New York, L.A., Chicago, and Vegas is featuring a very special $59 pre-fixe menu for Memorial Day weekend, featuring your choice of a starter, entree, and delectable sauce on the side.
(Photo : Fogo de Chao) Memorial Day meal to go from Fogo de Chao.
Craving Something Different?
McCormick & Schmick's: Love the idea of staying at home sans the cooking? Check out McCormick & Schmick's for their to-go seafood boil packs featuring shrimp, lobster, sausage, and all the fixings, available May 24 through 27. Options include a lobster or shrimp boil with sides like corn, potatoes, and andouille sausage. Make sure to get your pre-order in today (May 23)!
Fogo de Chao: Veterans and active-duty military members will receive a 50% discount on Fogo de Chao's full churrasco experience, along with a 10% discount for each of their guests. If you'd rather get the meat sweats in the comfort of your own home, order the "Celebration Experience" or the "Grill at Home" package to-go - and make sure to cash in on their offer to get free delivery all weekend.
Kona Grill: Kona Grill is offering 20% off food all weekend long for veterans, reservists and active-duty military. Enjoy a bevy of satisfying menu items like sushi rolls, flatbreads, pastas and sliders that work for a variety of tastes, and enjoy a red, white, and blue margarita flight for just $13.
Classic Eats, Big Savings
If you're sticking to tradition, there are still plenty of ways to save on your favorite Memorial Day eats.
Hooters: If you like your food with savings and a side of cleavage, indulge in Hooters' "Bikinis, Burgers, and Beer" promo featuring a build-your-own burger special with fries and a Dos Equis beer for just $13, available from May 24 through 27.
White Castle: If you're throwing a rager and need to stock up on food that quells the munchies at 1 a.m., make a run to your local White Castle for $3 off a Crave Clutch of any 20 sliders from May 25-27. If you order ahead on the app, use the code CLUTCHDEAL.
Dave & Buster's: Make it a fun-filled Memorial Day with food and games! Enjoy $2 beers on Sunday, May 26, and 50% off your entire food purchase on Memorial Day for both new and existing loyalty members.
(Photo : Texas de Brazil) An array of meat skewers from Texas de Brazil.
Support a Cause While You Dine
Looking for a way to give back this Memorial Day?
Polly's Pies: Show your appreciation for military personnel, veterans, and first responders by purchasing their "Pie for the People" available for $17.49, with proceeds benefiting military charities. This promo runs through July 4!
Texas de Brazil: Help veterans find their next career path! Donate $5 and receive $5 back in dining certificates, with double the amount on Memorial Day. Proceeds benefit the Honor Foundation.
No Matter How You Celebrate, There's a Deal for You!
With so many delicious options to choose from, there's no excuse to miss out on a fantastic Memorial Day meal this year. So fire up the grill or head out to your favorite restaurant to kick off the summer season and, most importantly, celebrate our military members (be sure to thank them for their service!) with friends, family, and some seriously tasty food!
