Eating out is one of life’s easy pleasures, whether it is a weekly breakfast with friends, a steak dinner for an anniversary or a quick lunch between errands. It is also one of the costs that creeps up fastest once you do it often. Restaurant discounts over 50 take a set percentage off the check at several well-known chains every day of the week, with no coupon to clip, so the saving builds quietly with every meal.
How the Discount Works
- Choose a participating restaurant. The six chains below all take part at their participating locations.
- Order as usual. The saving applies to food and nonalcoholic drinks at most chains.
- Show your membership card. Present it before you pay, or give your membership number by phone for curbside orders where offered.
- Link an app account where needed. One chain applies the discount through its rewards program instead of at the register.
At a Glance
| Restaurant | Member saving | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Outback Steakhouse | 10% off food and nonalcoholic drinks | Celebration dinners |
| Carrabba’s Italian Grill | 10% off food and nonalcoholic drinks | Family meals |
| Bonefish Grill | 10% off food and nonalcoholic drinks | Seafood and lighter plates |
| Denny’s | 15% off, up to $10 | All-day breakfast |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. | 10% off every day | Vacation meals |
| McAlister’s Deli | 10% off every day via rewards | Quick lunches |
Restaurants Where Members Save
Here is a closer look at each of these senior dining deals and the fine print worth knowing.
Outback Steakhouse
Member saving: 10% off your check on food and nonalcoholic drinks. It covers dine-in and curbside orders but not delivery or catering. With hearty steaks and generous sides, this is the pick for a celebration dinner where the bill tends to be larger, so the percentage goes further.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Member saving: 10% off food and nonalcoholic drinks, with the same dine-in and curbside terms. Wood-fired dishes and classic pastas make it a comfortable choice for family meals and Sunday lunches.
Bonefish Grill
Member saving: 10% off food and nonalcoholic drinks. Seafood lovers get grilled fish and lighter plates, which suits anyone watching what they eat without wanting to give up dining out.
Denny’s
Member saving: 15% off your check, up to a maximum discount of $10. Alcohol, the Everyday Value Slam, the Super Slam and online orders are excluded, and the offer cannot be combined with other deals. Even so, it is the highest percentage on this list, and breakfast served all day makes it a favorite for early risers.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Member saving: 10% off your check every day on food and nonalcoholic drinks. Its locations sit in popular waterfront and tourist spots, so it is a handy one to remember on vacation with the grandchildren.
McAlister’s Deli
Member saving: 10% off every day in-store, in the app and online. To use it, join or sign in to McAlister’s Rewards and enter your membership number to link the accounts. You get one discount per day, and catering and third-party delivery orders are excluded. Sandwiches, spuds and sweet tea make it an easy lunch stop.
Making the Savings Add Up
A 10% saving on one meal may not sound like much, but dining out twice a week across a year tells a different story. Pick the chains you already enjoy, keep your card in your wallet next to your payment card, and remember to mention it before the bill arrives. Join each chain’s own rewards program too where the terms allow, so points build up on visits as well. For family gatherings, offer to pick up the check, and the everyday dining discounts will do a little more of the work.
Enjoy More Meals Out
AARP is a membership organization for people aged 50 and over, with benefits that stretch from travel and insurance to health and everyday spending. Its dining partners turn regular meals into regular savings, from a quick deli lunch to a special steak dinner.
The six restaurants above cover breakfast, lunch and dinner, casual and a little more special. With the discount applied every day, members can eat out more often, treat the family now and then, and still keep an eye on the budget. Over a year of meals, these family restaurant deals for seniors can easily cover the yearly membership fee.
Join now and let your next meal out cost a little less than the last.
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