July 4 Restaurant Specials, Steals & Dining Deals 2022: Inland Empire

INLAND EMPIRE, CA — 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 Inland Empire 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.

And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch!

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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 in Montclair, Ontario, San Bernardino, Temecula.

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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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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 in Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Temecula.

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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 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. Locations in Corona, Ontario, Riverside, San Bernardino.

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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 including in Chino Hills, Orange, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula.

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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 Inland Empire.

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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. Location in Eastvale. 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 Inland Empire.

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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 restaurant in Corona.

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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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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 in Corona, Orange, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Bernardino.

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TRIO: A "Red, White & Boozy Bottomless Brunch" is 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 4th, with rosé, champagne, mimosas & Bloody Marys, plus music, courtesy of DJ Seabass. Signature brunch entrees include eggs Benedict, crispy Caesar & chorizo chilaquilas. TRIO will be open until 10 p.m. July 4th, as well, and patio diners can view Coachella Valley fireworks. Website here. At 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.

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WICKERD FARM: The annual singles BBQ dinner & dance is planned Saturday, July 2, with hay ride & DJ, too. Hosted by Single+Passion, a faith-based organization. Details. At 26852 Scott Road, Menifee.

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