July 4th Restaurant Specials, Steals & Dining Deals 2022: SF Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, 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 San Francisco Bay Area 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 Brentwood, San Jose, San Lorenzo.

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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 Fairfield, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Vallejo & Union City. Offer not valid for to-go, online or delivery.

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COAST KITCHEN AT TIMBER COVE RESORT: Such BBQ classics as smoked pulled pork sliders & glazed pork spareribs will be served for lunch & dinner July 1-4. Live music from BAKU also planned July 1 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Book table here. At 21780 Highway 1, Jenner.

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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 Palo Alto, Pleasanton, San Francisco & San Jose.

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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. 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 Milpitas, Monterey, Stockton.

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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 Greenbrae, Napa, Palo Alto, San Francisco, St. Helena & Walnut Creek. Website.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry's eatery has grilled, smoked & BBQ needs covered for July 4th weekend — whether dining in or delivered. From July 1-4, a half rack of ribs & two beers are $40. Or create July 4th feast with BBQ rib tip mac n cheese, chicory slaw, Sinaloan-style Mary’s chicken & more. Available online only: a BBQ feast for two ($98) with ribs, BBQ rib tip mac, Ayesha’s cornbread, cookies & more. Take out & delivery via SevenRooms. Reservations here. Full menu here. At 301 Mission St., San Francisco.

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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 location in Concord.

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MCGRAIL VINEYARDS & WINERY: A July 3rd celebration planned with live music from Lavender Fields band & BBQ. Info & ticket links here. At 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore.

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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 SF Bay Area.

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POMELLA: For July 4th, Chef Mica Talmor is curating family-style spreads with California-Israeli twist. Advance orders required for July 1-3 pick-up. Among to-go options: trilogy of sausages with Picnic Rotisserie; Israeli couscous salad, grilled summer vegetables with Anne’s Toum; Za’atar-spiced pita chips; s'mores cheesecake & watermelon sangria. Menu offerings & order link. At 3770 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Website here.

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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 in Fairfield, Fremont, Milpitas, Pittsburg, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton & Vallejo.

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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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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 site in San Francisco.

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THE AMESWELL HOTEL: Celebrate July 4th 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. at on-site Airstream Bar. Among selections: spiced bar nuts (fava beans, corn nuts, puffed chickpeas, za'atar) $4; Spanish sardines (gherkins, lemon, mustard, fried saltines) $5; and new festive cocktail, "The Sparkler," with watermelon basil vodka, lemon juice, ginger ale, blueberries & coconut flakes. Website. At 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View.

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ALSO SEE: July 4th Fireworks 2022 In San Francisco Bay Area

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FOR OTHER REGIONAL 4TH OF JULY GUIDES:

• July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Greater Los Angeles
• July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Orange County
• July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Inland Empire
• July 4th Fireworks 2022 In San Diego County