Free Birthday Meals to Help You Celebrate

Only the Best Birthday Freebies

Written by
Stacy Fisher
Updated 06/12/20
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Some restaurants give out free birthday meals to help you celebrate your birthday. These are similar to birthday clubs but you don't get a wimpy dessert or a small side serving—you get a completely free birthday meal—no purchase required.

To get your free birthday meals you'll want to use the links below to sign up for the clubs. During the month of your birthday, you'll receive your free birthday meal in the form of an email that can be taken into the restaurant and redeemed. Be sure to read the fine print on the offers to make sure you use it before it expires.

Sometimes restaurants change their free birthday meals promotions or individual restaurants decide not to participate. So be sure to call your local restaurant before heading in to get your free birthday meal.

Tip: Be sure to sign up for these free birthday meals a few months in advance so they have time to send you all your birthday freebies.

  • 01 of 12

    Free Hamburger at Red Robin

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    Red Robin has a great offer for a free birthday meal.

    Sign up for the Red Robin Royalty Club and they'll send you a coupon redeemable for a free burger on your birthday.

    The Red Robin Royalty Club also has perks like every 10th item being free and $20 off your 6th visit.

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    Free BBQ at Famous Dave's

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    Join the Famous Nation and Famous Dave's will send you a coupon for a free birthday meal.

    It's random what free food offer you get—sometimes it can be a sandwich and sometimes you'll get a free slab of ribs.

  • 03 of 12

    Free Grand Slam at Denny's

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    Just bring your ID into Denny's on your birthday and you'll get a free Grand Slam.

    What an easy way to get a free birthday meal.

  • 04 of 12

    Free Sub at Firehouse Subs

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    Sign up for the Firehouse Rewards program and you'll get a coupon for a free medium sub you can use either on your birthday or during the 6 weeks following.

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  • 05 of 12

    Free $30 Gift Card at Benihana

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    Benihana will mail you a free $30 gift card that you can use on a free birthday meal.

    You'll need to join the Chef's Table at least 2 days before your birthday to get the gift card.

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    Free Entree at FirstWatch

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    Sign up for the Sun Eclub at FirstWatch and you'll get a coupon for a free entree on your birthday.

    For signing up for a free birthday meal, you'll get a BOGO coupon you can use right away.

  • 07 of 12

    Free Food for Kids at Captain D's

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    Kids 12 and under can sign up for the Captain D's Kid's Birthday Club and get a free birthday meal.

    The coupon can be redeemed for any of the Captain D's kids meals.

  • 08 of 12

    Free Hamburger at Fuddruckers

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    Join the Fudds Club and they'll send you a coupon for a free hamburger at Fuddruckers.

    Looks like for signing up for the free birthday meal you'll also get something free on your anniversary.

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  • 09 of 12

    Free Entree at Houlihan's

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    Sign up for Houlihan's email club and you'll get a free entree on your birthday.

    Besides your free birthday meal, you'll also get a free appetizer when you sign up.

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    Free Meal at Moe's Southwest Grill

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    Moe's will send you a coupon for a free entree when you sign up for Moe's eWorld.

    In addition to the free birthday meal you'll also get a free cup of Moe's Famous Queso for signing up.

  • 11 of 12

    Free Birthday Dinner at Provino's

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    Show your ID on your birthday at Provino's and you'll get a complete free birthday meal.

    This free birthday meal includes a pasta specialty, salad, garlic rolls, and a birthday dessert.

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    Free Entree at Duke's Chowder House

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    Duke's Chowder House will give you a free lunch or dinner entree when you sign up for their email club.

    Besides the free birthday meal, you'll also get a free BOGO coupon when you sign up.