25-Plus Top Summer Restaurant Specials 2022: SF Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Keep the summer vibe alive with seasonal dining deals. Check out some of the best, splurge-worthy offerings from restaurants throughout San Francicsco Bay Area towns, along with some budget-friendly freebies and discounts.

Among the options: free guacamole and chips for National Avocado Day (July 31); watermelon sips and salads for National Watermelon Day (Aug. 3); and seafood spreads for National Oyster Day (Aug. 5).

Peruse the list, and find what appeals for all tastes and budgets.

And don't miss the photo slideshow at the top of this post for some visual inspiration .

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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: Cool off this summer with sweet and tart, sour fruit beer "Yuzu the Dragon" on tap through mid-August, while supplies last. The limited-time brew hails from a BJ's partnership with New Belgium Brewing Co. Find locations throughout the SF Bay Area. Website.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: "Ranch Hand Plates," offered at a discounted $20.22 through Sept. 1. Choose from ribeye or salmon, with broccoli & wild rice. Plus, Prime Club Members can score a $10 gas gift card through July 31 when they spend at least $50. Website here. Locations include Brentwood, San Lorenzo, San Jose.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Celebrate the season with CPK's new summer menu highlighting seafood & fresh berries. Among new dishes: seafood cioppino, a flavorful stew; the California Fields Salad with watermelon, strawberries & California-grown pistachios; and a piled-high strawberry shortcake. Summer beverages include fruit sangria & sparkling watermelon cooler. Website. Find restaurants here.
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CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA: The Nashville Nights concert series — a unique Songwriter's format with some of Nashville's hottest acts — continues Aug. 19 & Sept. 17, and patrons can take in the show, plus enjoy dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The View. Among Nashville-themed menu options: Wagyu beef ribs with mashed potatoes, slaw & corn muffin; "Hot Mess" tots with carmelized onions & pickled jalapenos; fried pickles; banana pudding; and "Kick Ass Chicken" sandwich. Follow this link for details & tickets. At One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz.

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DEL TACO: Snag a BOGO deal through July 31: Buy one Crispy Chicken Taco and get one free when ordering via the Del Yeah!™ Rewards app or online. And on July 31, National Avocado Day, rewards members can score free regular chips & guac or queso with $5 purchase. One per customer. Plus new limited-time items, including Queso Crunchtadas, $3 BreakFiesta & Strawberry Piñata Shake made with M&M’S, just hit menus. Website here. Find locales in Fairfield, Pittsburg & Vacaville.
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DOG HAUS: The new "Uncle Morty," a limited-time creation with beef patty, white American cheese, pastrami, dill pickles, caramelized onions & garlic aioli on grilled King’s Hawaiian Rolls, is offered at all restaurants Aug. 1 through Sept. 30. A collab with TV and YouTube personality Sam Zien, aka “Sam the Cooking Guy,” the sandwich is a benefit burger with $1 of every sale to charity partner, No Kid Hungry. See website for info & locations in Belmont and Fremont.
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DUNKIN': Stay cool with the Brown Sugar Cream Cold Brew, part of the chain's summer offerings. Also on menus for a limited time are the Mango Pineapple Dunkin’ Refresher, Cake Batter Signature Latte, Butter Pecan Iced Coffee & Sunrise Batch Iced Coffee. Everything Stuffed Bagel Minis — served warm — are back for the season, along with Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese, Omelet Bites & Cornbread Donut & MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats. And DD Perks members can earn 3X points on Iced Espresso beverages through July 31. Website here.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Celebrating National Avocado Day on July 31 with a free small chips and guac with purchase of $1 or more. Offer is for Loco Rewards loyalty members. For more info or to join rewards program, visit this link. Locations listed here.
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GOTT'S ROADSIDE: Through Aug. 11, the roadside restaurant brings to the table such summer flavors as Baja shrimp cocktail ($12.99), grilled street corn with mayonnaise, Asado seasoning & lime ($4.99), a blueberry shake ($6.99/7.99), plus the return of Gott’s Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with Chesapeake Bay soft shell crab dipped in buttermilk, dredged, fried & served with cabbage & cilantro slaw ($19.99). Locations include St. Helena, Napa, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek and in Marin at Bon Air Center in Greenbrae. Details.

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HABIT BURGER GRILL: New to menus for summer dining: the Chargrilled Peach Salad, from Habit's Executive Chef Adam Baird. Salad features chargrilled peaches and chicken, pickled red onions & diced tomatoes. Find locations here. Details.
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IL FUOCO: In a partnership with Sonoma’s Miyoko's Creamery, and its cashew milk mozzarella, comes new vegan pizzas to add to your summer, must-eat list. The farm-to-pie pizzas, with dough made with organic Central Milling of Petaluma flour, are baked in wood fired oven, too. At 18350 Sonoma Hwy., Sonoma. Restaurant info here.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Celebrating National Oyster Day? Among its regular menu, the restaurant from Chef Michael Mina and restaurateur & cookbook author Ayesha Curry offers a Grand Shellfish Platter ($110) that includes six oysters, six shrimp & half-pound of king crab with red miso butter, along with a la carte Pacific oysters with chili breadcrumbs. Info & reservations. At 301 Mission St., San Francisco.

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ISLANDS FINE BURGERS & DRINKS: Toast summer with limited-time, watermelon margaritas, featuring Sauza Hacienda Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, watermelon juice, agave nectar & lime juice. Also on summer menu: the Heat Wave Burger, a 1982 original menu item with jalapeños, ortega green chilies, pepper jack cheese, spicy mayo, lettuce & tomato. Website. Monterey location here.
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JAMBA: Enjoy a sweet deal Aug. 3, National Watermelon Day, with $5 medium Watermelon Breeze Smoothie at participating stores. Use promo code ‘MELONDAY’ online or in-store at checkout. Plus Jamba Rewards members can score a $5 medium Classic or Plant-Based Watermelon Breeze smoothie every Saturday & Sunday through Aug. 21 — valid once per day, per guest at participating shops. Info. Location finder here.
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN: Budget-approved, $5 Mac & Cheese Bowls are back for a limited time. The dish features cheddar mac & cheese topped with KFC’s crispy popcorn chicken & three-cheese blend. Or turn up the heat this summer & order Spicy KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl, featuring KFC’s spicy, smoky Nashville Hot sauce. Details here.
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LA BANDE AT SF PROPER HOTEL: Make the most of summer at the Spanish Sundown Series Thursdays during August, with tapas & live music — Spanish rumba to Brazilian samba. Events run 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. on outdoor patio. Menu includes bites, warm & cold tapas, charcuterie & more. Info. At 1100 Market St., San Francisco.

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MAIN STREET BURGERS: The gourmet burger staple in Los Gatos is planning slew of August specials. Monday, Aug. 1: Get 25 percent off burgers, bowls, salads, shakes, beers & more 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday- Sunday, Aug. 5-7: Mention "Beer Lover" when ordering & enjoy 50 percent off draft beers. Saturday, Aug. 20: Say "Bacon Lover" when ordering & get free bacon added to burgers & salads. Sunday, Aug. 28: Glasses of house wine are half-off when saying "Wine Day" with order. Check for details here on Facebook. At 20 S. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos.

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MOD PIZZA: Limited-time summer offerings include the Cheesy-Backyard-Burger Pizza (Spiceology-seasoned ground beef, cheddar & mozzarella cheeses, tomatoes, pickle chips, arugula & drizzle of Roma ranch) & return of customer-favorite Strawberry Summer Salad (greens, strawberries, cucumbers, gorgonzola crumbles & pickled red onions, vinaigrette & balsamic-fig glaze.) Both available through Sept. 11 at all sites. Location finder here. Website here.
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NOODLES & COMPANY: Noodles Rewards members can take 50 percent off all zucchini "Zoodle" dishes, including Zucchini Grilled Orange Chicken, Zucchini Pesto with Grilled Chicken, Zucchini Roasted Garlic Cream with Grilled Chicken & more, from Aug. 5-8. Plus, diners who sign up for Noodles Rewards for first time will receive free, small entree after first purchase using the Noodles Rewards app, valid for 30 days. Area locations include Concord, Vacaville and two in San Jose. Website here.

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ONE MARKET RESTAURANT: With perfect timing for National Oyster Day, Aug. 5, the SF eatery launches "Summer Oyster Weekends" Fridays & Saturdays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fresh oysters from Northern Califonia, Pacific Northwest & Atlantic Northeast are $2 each, limit of 12 per person. Fridays & Saturdays also are OMR's Prime Rib nights, with prime rib, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, horseradish cream & gigantic popover for $55. Info & reservations. At 1 Market St., San Francisco.

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PHILLY'S BEST: This summer's menu star is the new Nashville Hot Chicken Cheesesteak, packing sweet, smoky "Nashville Hot" heat with steak or chicken & melted cheese on authentic Amoroso’s rolls brought in from the East Coast. Info here. Locations include Oakland.

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POLLO CAMPERO: Turning up the heat this summer at the Guatemala-founded chain is the new spicy chicken sandwich with zesty habanero mayo, fried or grilled chicken & sweet pickles on brioche bun. For a limited time, guests can buy one Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal & get second meal free. Locations include Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose. See website.
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QDOBA MEXICAN EATS: Citrus Lime Shrimp is the summer star on the chain's limited-time menu at participating sites. New dishes include: the Surf & Turf Burrito or Bowl with the shrimp, adobo steak, guacamole, chile crema, cotija cheese over rice & black beans; and the Citrus Lime Shrimp Burrito or Bowl (an online exclusive), with the shrimp, chile crema, pico de gallo, rice, black beans & cotija cheese in flour tortilla or in a bowl. Website here. Location finder here for Travis AFB.
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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: Running through July 31 at participating restaurants are $10 Gourmet Meal Deals, 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. Find locations in Brentwood, Concord, Morgan Hill, Pleasanton, San Bruno, San Jose & Woodland, and call to confirm participation.

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ROGER AT THE AMESWELL HOTEL: A new summer menu from Executive Chef Christian McCallion launched at the Silicon Valley restaurant with creative focus on sharable dining experiences & elevated bar food. Among highlights: colossal prawns with caper-lemon salsa & garlic aioli; coffee + pepper-rubbed ribeye with bone marrow butter; snap peas with dukkah & lemon oil; and crispy maitake mushrooms with charred sour cream & onion dip. Menu here. Diners also can enjoy the crowd-favorite robot servers, Wall-E and Eve. Info & reservations. At 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View.

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RUBIO'S: Rewards members can enjoy free chips and guacamole on National Avocado Day, July 31. To score the offer, sign up for Rubio’s Rewards here, or download the app by Saturday, July 30. Then place order online, through the app or scan in-app QR code at the register. And through Sunday, July 31, delivery is free with minimum order of $15. Locations on website.
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THE VAULT GARDEN & THE VAULT STEAKHOUSE: Head to these hot spots for National Oyster Day for the shellfish platter, featuring West Coast oysters, king crab legs & assorted raw bar items. Offered in two sizes: petite at $85; or grand at $175. Oysters on half shell also available from raw bar menus. Info & booking here. At 555 California St., San Francisco.

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