Restaurants & Bars
July 4th Restaurant Specials, Steals & Dining Deals 2022: California
For a star-spangled, Independence Day brunch, lunch, picnic or BBQ, check out offerings from area eateries throughout the Golden State.
CALIFORNIA — As the Fourth of July 2022 holiday weekend gets underway, it's time to start planning festive feasts with family and friends.
Whether you opt for a backyard BBQ, family picnic, a take-home meal spread or dinner out, Patch has you covered with multiple options from California restaurants— including some offering Independence Day deals and freebies.
Peruse the list, and check out the photo slideshow at top of this post, and find what appeals to you and yours.
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ACAPULCO RESTAURANT & CANTINA: Celebrate 4th of July — all day! — with $3 House Margaritas (on the rocks only) & $5 Cadillac Margaritas (featuring Lunazul Reposado, triple sec and sweet & sour with a side shot of Cointreau Noir). Offer not valid for to-go, online or delivery. Participating locales in Glendale, Downey, Costa Mesa, Long Beach.
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APPLEBEE'S GRILL & BAR: $5 Star-Spangled Sips are on the July 4th celebration menu. All-American Mucho features Tito’s vodka & lemonade, strawberry & blue raspberry. Blue Bahama Mama is topped with a red, white& blue sugar rim with Captain Morgan, Malibu Coconut, blue curacao. Details. Find locations here.
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AUNTIE ANNE'S: Sweet deal for Independence Day! Pretzel Perks members can enjoy a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzels with purchase of Dragonfruit Mango beverage from July 1-4. Redeem via Pretzel Perks app & limit one per person. Info here for Pretzel Perks. Location finder here.
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BLACK ANGUS: Hold off until July 5-7, and Prime Club reward members can score 30% off the steakhouse menu. For dine-in & reward members only. Redeem deal with 9-digit barcode or coupon code sent via email or text after signing up on website. Follow this link for Prime Club info. Find locales throughout the state.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Dine in at CPK July 1-4 & receive a buy-one-get-one-free offer for free pizza, pasta or salad that can be redeemed on future visits from July 5-12. CPK locations listed here.
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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: Celebrate 4th of July — all day! — with $3 House Margaritas (on the rocks only) & $5 Cadillac Margaritas (featuring Lunazul Reposado, triple sec and sweet & sour with a side shot of Cointreau Noir). Participating locations in Northern California. Offer not valid for to-go, online or delivery.
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CORNER BAKERY: On July 1, the cafe chain kicks off full month of "Summer Surprise Rewards" — with different, daily giveaways & deals for loyalty members. Every day will offer such promos as bakery freebies, free drinks or menu discounts. Rewards can be redeemed via app or in-store. Rewards sign-ups here. Find locations here throughout the state.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Take advantage of promo deal: $10 off orders of $55+ with code: FREEDOM10 — or save 10% on July 4th catering pre-orders with code 10OFFCATERING. Party packs and meats by the pound available for takeout July 4. Plus the new King’s Hawaiian Spicy Chicken and Cheddar premium sandwich, with pit-smoked chicken breast, cheddar, jalapeños, spicy BBQ sauce on sweet King’s Hawaiian Bun, is on limited-time summer menu. Website. Find California locations here.
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EL TORITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Celebrate 4th of July with $3 House Margaritas (on the rocks only) & $5 Cadillac Margaritas (featuring Lunazul Reposado, triple sec and sweet & sour with a side shot of Cointreau Noir). Offer runs all day, but not valid for to-go, online or delivery. Location finder.
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GOTT'S ROADSIDE: Be cool & patriotic at same time with soft-serve cones featuring red, white & blue sprinkles. And for July 4th cookouts, pick up six cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon for $20, or mix & match beer, hard seltzer or non-alcoholic beer for $25. Locations in SF Bay Area. Website.
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GRACIAS MADRE: July 4th brunch hours extended to 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Among fan-favorite, menu highlights: huevos rancheros; chilaquiles; & enchiladas verdes, plus housemade paloma or mimosas (bottomless option at Newport) on Independence Day. Website & booking info. Located at 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood & 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach.
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JAMBA: From July 2-4, rewards members can keep cool with a $5 medium Watermelon Breeze Smoothie via Jamba app, online or in-store at participating shops. Also July 2-4, patrons can score $0 delivery fee with minimum purchase of $12 on app or website. Location finder here.
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KRISPY KREME: "I Heart America" collection with four new doughnuts (Soaring Firework Heart, Patriotic Cookies & Kreme, Stars & Stripes Heart & Star Spangled Sprinkle) in Fourth of July-themed box hits stores for limited time. Patrons wearing red, white & blue to participating shops can receive free doughnut through July 4. And from July 1-4, score free Original Glazed dozen with purchase of any dozen at regular price. Info. Location finder here.
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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ: Slow-smoked barbecue takeout is available, with a free gallon of Lucille's Sidewalk Lemonade or Iced Tea with purchase of $50+ from July 1-4. Check link on July 1st for promo code. Details here. Find locations.
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MARCO'S PIZZA: Check out the Independence Day deal, from June 30 - July 3, featuring 20% off pizza with code STAR20. Offer is valid on menu-price pizza through app & online. See here for website. See locations in California.
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ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA: Mark the holiday weekend with new summer menu, featuring tlayuda, an iconic street food from Oaxaca, Mexico, grilled queso panela, honey-chipotle chicken fajitas, mesquite-smoked jalapeno sausage tacos & drinks, including Coconut Paleta ‘Rita, with a house-made strawberry pineapple paleta. Locations here. Website here.
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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Locations are offering $5 off any $30 order — in-store & online — using code 5OFF30JULY4 from July 2-4. Website here. Find shops throughout California.
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RED LOBSTER: It's the perfect time to indulge in "Seafood Summerfest" —a limited-time, line-up of special dishes & summer cocktails. Among the deals: BBQ Bacon Grilled Shrimp ($18.99), including soup or salad & starter, and the new "Summer Sangarita," a blend of sangria and margarita. Website here. Locations here.
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RED ROBIN: Just in time for 4th of July, $10 Gourmet Meal Deal hits menus, with burger, bottomless steak fries & bottomless beverage. Burger options include: Gourmet Cheeseburger; Whiskey River BBQ Burger; & Banzai with teriyaki-glazed patty & grilled pineapple. Dine-in only at participating restaurants through July 31. Location finder here. Details here.
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ROCK & BREWS RESTAURANT: For July 4th weekend, KISS front men Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons' eatery will serve All-American BBQ Plate for two ($27.95) with ribs, chicken, pulled pork, cole slaw, grilled corn & jalapeno cornbread. Or check out the new "Demon Chicken Sandwich" ($17.95 with fried chicken breast, hot sauce-pepper cheese spread, chipotle slaw, marinated red onions, jalapenos & chipotle ranch). Info. Find restaurants in Southern California.
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RUBIO'S: A special Independence Day weekend promo runs Friday to Monday, July 1-4, offering two entrees for $15 , plus free delivery for same timeframe. Plus new to the limited-time summer menu: Al Pastor Shrimp Bowl; Baja Caesar Salad; and Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp Bowl. Check website here for coupon info & locations.
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7-ELEVEN: During Independence Day week, 7Rewards members can redeem Slurpee Day coupon for one, free small Slurpee in-store July 1 through July 11. And after redeeming free drink, summer fun continues with What the Fanta for $1 in-store & via 7NOW delivery all summer long. Website here. 7Rewards details here.
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STK STEAKHOUSE: For Fourth of July weekend, add a "Red, White & Blue Lobster Topping" for the patriotic price of $17.76! Go here for details. Find sites in Los Angeles, San Diego & San Francisco.
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TGI FRIDAYS: From Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4, patrons can score 25% off platters, party trays & family meal bundles via online or call-in takeout using code USA25 at checkout. Website here. Locales throughout California.
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ZIGGI'S COFFEE: Fan-favorite "Firecracker Blender," with Vanilla Blender, white chocolate, strawberry flavors, whipped cream & popping candy, is available July 2-4. Plus "Rocketpop Cake Pop," blue raspberry cake, white chocolate & strawberry popping candy, is available through August. While supplies last & offered in-store and via app. In Orange & San Diego counties.
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FOR REGION-SPECIFIC DINING GUIDES:
- July 4th Restaurant Specials: Inland Empire
- July 4th Restaurant Specials: Greater L.A.
- July 4th Restaurant Specials: O.C.
- July 4th Restaurant Specials: San Diego
- July 4th Restaurant Specials: SF Bay Area
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FOR REGIONAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS, PARADE & EVENT GUIDES:
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