Exploring Online Discount Codes for Your Favorite Restaurant

Americans love eating out, and in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, people were spending over $2,505 a year on dining out, which breaks down to more than $200 a month. The good news is, you can cut back on this spending without sacrificing the quality of your meals. One way to do this is by finding online coupons for your favorite places to eat. Here are some tips on how to do just that:

First, use your Facebook account. If you don’t have one, it’s a good idea to set one up. By following or “liking” your favorite restaurants, you can often get access to special deals and coupons that they share exclusively on Facebook. For example, Famous Dave’s once offered a buy one, get one free deal to new followers. Just keep an eye out for these announcements before you follow a page to make sure you catch the best offers.

Another tip is to check out the restaurant’s website. Local, independently owned spots might offer discounts online, while big chain restaurants usually don’t. My partner and I once found a coupon for 15% off at a new Mexican place just by visiting their site.

Signing up for a restaurant’s email list is also a smart move. Subscribers often receive special coupons and promotions, including free items on your birthday. Places like Starbucks, Famous Dave’s, and Stir Crazy often offer such birthday treats, which can sometimes be used any time during your birth month.

Websites like Retail Me Not are worth checking out, too. They occasionally list restaurant coupons, like a discount code for Papa John’s that was available recently.

Daily-deal sites such as Groupon, Living Social, and Double Take Deals can be goldmines for restaurant offers. By subscribing to their mailing lists, you can get daily notifications of deals. We managed to get several $30 coupons for just $15 each at our favorite sushi spot and have been able to enjoy meals there throughout the year at a lower cost.

Lastly, explore restaurant.com, where you can regularly find coupons for various local eateries. They often run promotions where you can buy a $25 discount voucher for just $2 with the right code.