Local Dining For Less

No doubt, we all like to take a break from cooking in the kitchen and eat out every now and then. One way you can cut costs when it comes to dining out is to use discounts and coupons offered by local restaurants. The savings can really add up when you do this regularly. An easy way to stay on top of the special deals is to join restaurant e-mail lists and clubs!

Here are a few to get you started:

Arbys: Join Arbys Extras and get a free sandwich for signing up, plus exclusive offer and deals. The closest Arby's is located at 30263 U.S. 19 (near the intersection of Curlew Road).

Baskin-Robbins: Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club will send you a coupon for a free scoop on your special day. The Palm Harbor Baskin-Robbins is located at 33240 U.S. 19 (between Nebraska Avenue and Tampa Road).

Bob Evans: Adults can sign up for BE Mail for promotions and monthly offers; kids younger than 12 get a free meal on their birthday. The closest Bob Evans is located at 29335 U.S. 19 (between Curlew Road and 580/Main Street).

Boston Market: Join the VIP Club and receive a $3 coupon plus regular offers all year. The Palm Harbor Boston Market is located at 33163 U.S. 19 (between Nebraska Avenue and Tampa Road).

Carrabba's: Sign up for the Amici Club for an immediate coupon plus periodic offers. The Palm Harbor Carrabba's is located at 33983 U.S. 19 N. (between Alderman Road and Nebraska Avenue).

Cold Stone Creamery: Register for My Cold Stone Club and receive a buy one, get one free coupon. The Palm Harbor Cold Stone Creamery is at 35607 U.S. 19 (between Alderman and Klosterman roads).

Chick-fil-A: With Email Insiders you will receive news, offers and exclusive promotions. The Palm Harbor Chick-fil-A is located at 2800 U.S. 19 (between Nebraska Avenue and Tampa Road).

Gyro King: The eClub will award you a free appetizer and a free birthday sandwich. The Palm Harbor location is at 2671 Alternate U.S. 19.

IHOP: Join the Pancake Revolution and receive one free meal as well as a free birthday meal. The closest IHOP is just south of Curlew Road at 30200 U.S. 19.

Lee Roy Selmon's: Enroll in Club 63 and access exclusive discounts, games, and prizes.  The new Palm Harbor location is at 34200 U.S. 19 (between Alderman Road and Nebraska Avenue).

LongHorn Steakhouse: The Western Hospitality Club will reward you with an immediate free appetizer coupon for joining. The Palm Harbor location is at 35645 U.S. 19 (between Klosterman and Alderman roads).

Lucky Dill: Sign up for Lucky You and receive special updates plus an immediate $5 certificate. The Palm Harbor Lucky Dill is located at 2800 Alternate U.S. 19; a new location is scheduled to open in August at 33180 U.S. 19, which is between Alderman Road and Nebraska Avenue. 

Outback Steakhouse: Keep In Touch will get you news, info and great offers, and Outback Rewards includes free dining certificates. Our local Outback is at 31988 U.S. 19 (between Tampa and Curlew roads).

Papa John's: Sign up for Email News and get great offers such as free cheesesticks. The Palm Harbor location is at 36701 U.S. 19 (between Klosterman and Alderman roads).

Starbucks: The Starbucks Rewards is a great in-store program for earning freebies. There are two Starbucks stores in Palm Harbor – 30503 and 33840 U.S. 19.

Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation: Sign up for Club Veg and enjoy weekly coupons plus birthday meals.  You can visit Sweet Tomatoes at 31151 U.S. 19 (between Curlew and Tampa roads).

Wendy's: WendyMail gets you news, offers and an immediate $1 off Frosty coupon. Wendy's is located at 34092 U.S. 19 (between Alderman Road and Nebraska Avenue).

If you are concerned about flooding your inbox with too many offers, just open a second email account! Designate the new email as your "couponing" address, for use with restaurant clubs plus any other coupon and discount sites.

Then, once a week, check your new inbox, print out a coupon and enjoy a discounted dinner! Many of the establishments listed above will also send their offers and coupons through text – just check the appropriate box when you sign up. Just think how good that meal at your favorite eatery will taste if you are paying a little less!