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    How to Get Free Food at 156 Restaurants without Getting Arrested

    Last updated on Sep 14, 2022 by Adam Bryan. This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Get Free Food at Restaurants
    Wouldn’t it be amazing if all you had to do is give someone your email address and 5 minutes later, get a coupon for a free burger?

    Or better, how incredible would it be if could get a coupon for a free breakfast entree every month for the rest of your life?

    That would be so awesome, right? If only it were possible… oh wait.

    IT IS.

    One of the biggest things people never take advantage of are restaurant reward programs and their eClubs. I mean seriously, all you need to do is sign up with your first name and email and BOOM, you got yourself a free coupon for frozen yogurt. Just like that. Yet no one ever takes advantage of it. Why is that?

    Oh wait, I forgot, everyone love paying for food right. Who likes free anyways… I’d rather pay. (Sarcasm.)

    It makes me so mad that I…I need to write an epic guide to help people get free food at 156 restaurants without getting arrested.

    How to Get Free Food at Restaurants

    Almost every major restaurant offers special sign up food and freebie bonuses when you first sign up for their loyalty program, newsletter, or eClub.

    So literally, all you need to do is give up your email address, then boom, you’ll get a freebies in your inbox every month, including your birthday.

    It’s that simple.

    Just Don’t Get Arrested…

    Okay so you won’t really get arrested if you try to “beat the system” but it’s still unethical.

    You see, some restaurants will give you free food if you sign up. However, there are some ways to beat the system such as using 10 different names and emails.

    Yes this can lead to hundreds free burgers or free milkshakes, but is it really right?

    That’s way I do believe you should be honest and take advantage of these deals ethically.

    All Restaurants That Offer Free Food in Exchange for an Email Address

    Here’s all the restaurants across the United States that offer killer freebies just by signing up with your first name and email address.

    Just remember that you can use this email hack to help you manage these restaurant promotional emails without your email account getting flooded with emails.

    Also, on this list, you won’t see any birthday freebies, because all of those can be found on our birthday freebie post.

    So with that being said here are all the restaurant that offer free food and delicious sign up bonuses.

    Hint: Just click on the restaurant’s name and you’ll be directed to their eClub/Rewards sign up page.

    A

    Abuelo’s β€“ Receive a  free dessert when you join their eClub

    Acapulco Mexican Restaurant & Cantina  – Receive a free two-item combo when you join their email club

    Acres of Clams – 10% off your meals when you join the Carte Clam Club (unlimited usage)

    Amy’s Ice Creams β€“ Get free ice cream when you sign up for their email list

    Andy’s Frozen Custard– Join the Yum Club and receive a free small cone and treat

    Aquarium Restaurants – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Arby’s – Get a free roast beef classic (with any purchase) when you sign up for Arby’s Deals

    The Arrogant Butcher – Receive a free dessert when you sign up for their email list

    Au Bon Pain – Get a free travel mug when you sign up

    B

    Babin’s Seafood House  – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Back Yard Burgers β€“ Free welcome burger

    Baja Fresh Mexican Grill β€“ Get a free taco when you sign  up for Club Baja

    Bakers Square – free entree with purchase of another entree and two drinks

    bd’s Mongolian Grill β€“ Free stir fry when you join Club Mongo

    Beef’O’Brady’s β€“ Free starter

    Bella Milano β€“ Free meal certificate

    BGR The Burger Joint β€“ free burger the next time you stop by

    Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano β€“ free italian dessert when you join Club Biaggis

    Big Boy Restaurant β€“ Free ice cream

    Biggby Coffee – Free drink when you join E-Wards

    Black Angus Steakhouse –  Get a free dessert when you join the Prime Club

    The Boathouse Restaurant – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Bob Evans β€“ Free kid’s meal, as well as free breakfast meals throughout the year

    Bojangles –  free sausage, steak, country ham or cajun filet biscuit coupon

    Bonefish Grille β€“ Free appetizer or dessert when you become a BFG Insider

    Boston Market – $3 coupon just for signing up.

    Bravo! Cucina Italiana – Free appetizer (up to $10) within 30 days of signing up

    Brenner’s Steakhouse– Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Brenner’s on the Bayou – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    BRIO Tuscan Grille – free appetizer (up to $10) within 30 days of signing up

    Bristol Seafood Grill β€“ $15 welcome offer just for signing up

    Bruster’s Real Ice Cream β€“ free waffle cone

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. β€“ Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Buca di Beppo β€“ Free pasta during your next visit after you sign up

    Buffalo Wild Wings – Free dessert when you join the buffalo circle

    C

    C.B. & Potts Restaurant & Brewery β€“ Free burger or chicken sandwich

    Cadillac Bar – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    California Pizza Kitchen – $15 reward just for signing up

    Caribou Coffee – Free medium drink when you join Caribou Perks

    Carino’s Italian – Free dessert when you are a part of Pasta Points

    Carrabba’s Italian Grill β€“ Free appetizer when you are a part of the Amici Club

    Carvel’s β€“ buy one get one free coupon just for signing up

    Charley’s Crab – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Chart House – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    The Cheesecake Factory β€“ Free scoop of ice cream accompanied by singing

    Chili’s – Free chips and salsa, guacamole, or skillet queso

    Cinnabon – Free minnabon just for signing up

    City Wok β€“ coupon for free food

    Claim Jumper – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Coldstone Creamery β€“ Free ice cream with purchase

    Cotton Patch Cafe – free appetizer for signing up and a free meal on your 1 year anniversary

    Country Kitchen – Free welcome coupon of $4 off

    The Crab House – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    D

    Dairy Queen β€“ 6 buy one get one free blizzard coupons all year

    Del Taco – 2 free grilled chicken tacos

    Dippin’ Dots – Free dippin dots when you join the 40 Below Zero club

    Don Pablo’s – $10 reward/coupon when you join the Hab Club

    Duke’s Chowderhouse  – Free lunch or dinner entree when you buy one lunch or dinner entree

    Dunkin’ Donuts – Free medium beverage

    Dunn Bros Coffee β€“ $3 credit when you download the app

    E

    Earl of Sandwich β€“ Free brownie when you join the eClub

    Elephant Bar – Free sundae when you join Elephant Bar Rewards

    Erik’s Deli Cafe β€“ Free sandwich just for signing up

    Extreme Pita β€“ free pita when you join their email club

    F

    Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que – Free sandwich or burger when you join the PIG club

    FATZ – get $5 off your next meal

    Fazoli’s β€“ Free dessert

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill β€“ Free $10 reward

    First Watch β€“ buy one get one free offer

    Fish Tales – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Fisherman’s Wharf – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Flat Top Grill – free treat

    The Flying Dutchman – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Fox and Hound – Free burger or sandwich when you join the All Star Club

    G

    Gold Star Chili – Free regular 3 Way with purchase of a 3 Way

    Golden Spoon Yogurt – buy one get one free frozen yogurt coupon

    Gordon Biersch β€“ $10 welcome voucher

    Grand Concourse – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    H

    Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream – Free pizza reward

    Harlow’s Food & Fun – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Houlihan’s – Free appetizer when you join the Email Club

    I

    IHOP – Sign up for IHOP Pancake Revolution and receive free pancakes

    Ike’s Place β€“ Get a free sandwich when you show up on your birthday

    Ivar’s Seafood Bar – Join the Carte Clam Club and receive a 10% off your meal

    J

    Joe’s Crab Shack – Free appetizer when you join Joe’s Catch

    Johnny Rockets – Free hamburger instantly with purchase

    Juice It Up β€“ Free smoothie just by signing up for the newsletter

    K

    Kolache Factory β€“ 3 free kolaches with purchase of 3 kolaches

    Kona Grill β€“ Free welcome coupon

    Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut

    L

    La Griglia – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    La Madeleine Cafe – Free petite salad or cup of soupe

    LaMar’s Donuts β€“ Free donut and coffee when you register your card

    Landry’s Seafood House – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Longhorn Steakhouse β€“ Complimentary appetizer

    Luby’s β€“ Get a free LuAnn with purchase of another LuAnn

    M

    Maggiano’s Little Italy – $10 off your next visit

    Mastro’s Restaurants – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Max & Erma’s Restaurant – Free coupon for munchies

    Mazzio’s Italian Eatery β€“ Free coupons for discounted pizzas

    McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Melting Pot β€“ Free box of chocolate covered strawberries with any purchase over $60

    Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt β€“ 25 free smiles just for signing up

    Mimi’s Cafe – Free 4 pack of famous muffins

    Morton’s The Steakhouse – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Muer Seafood Restaurants – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    N

    99 Restaurants – Free wings

    Not Your Average Joe’s – special dining certificate

    O

    The Oceanaire Seafood Room – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina – Free queso or sopapillas

    Orange Julius – Free bogo drink coupon

    P

    Panera Bread β€“ Free pastry/dessert loaded into your Panera card for your next visit

    Pizza Ranch β€“ 25 bonus points added to your account

    Q

    Qdoba – Sign up for Qdoba Rewards and receive a free order of chips and salsa or a regular drink

    Quiznos – Join the Q Club and get $2 off your next purchase

    R

    Rainforest Cafe  – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Raising Cane’s β€“ Free box combo when you become a Caniac

    Red Mango β€“ Free $2 reward for frozen yogurt when you sign up

    Rubio’s Fresh Mexican – Free taco

    S

    Saltgrass Steak House – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Sbarro – Free slice of cheese pizza with purchase of a drink

    Shari’s Restaurants – Free slice of pie

    Simms Steakhouse – Get a $25 reward on your birthday when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Smoothie King – free drink coupon for a 20oz smoothie for $1.99

    Stir Crazy β€“ Free stir fry

    T

    Taco Cabana – Free fajita taco

    Taco John’s β€“ Free meat and potato burrito

    Tom & Eddie’s β€“ Free 25 bonus points just for signing up

    U

    Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food β€“ Join the eClub and get a $10 gift certificate

    Uno Chicago Grill β€“ Join the Insider’s Club and dining coupon for your next visit

    V

    Vic & Anthony’s  – Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    Village Inn β€“ Sign up for the eClub and get a free slice of pie with an adult entree purchase

    W

    Which Wich β€“ Join the Vibe Club and get a free sandwich offer

    Willie G’s Seafood and Steaks– Get a $25 welcome reward when you bring your Landry Select Club Card.

    X

    N/A

    Y

    Yogurtland β€“ Join Real Rewards and receive free 3oz frozen yogurt

    Z

    Zaxby’s β€“ Join the Zax Club and get a free meal deal

    Zio’s Italian Kitchen– Subscribe to Zio’s email list and get a free bruschetta appetizer

    So I’ll like to end by saying…

    Hooray for free food! Who knew that getting free food at restaurants could be this easy.

    Please be sure to share this list of free restaurant reward programs with everyone whom you think may love it or just anyone who loves free stuff.

    Thanks again for reading and please feel free to suggest any other restaurants by leaving a comment below or by sending me a tweet at @MrAdamBryan.

    Bon Appetit

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    Comments

    1. Erin Ledbetter

      March 24, 2020 at 3:19 am

      Thank you

      Reply
    2. Bambang

      June 21, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Yummi

      Reply
    3. jonathan price

      June 04, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Uncle Julio’s is now a complimentary table side guacamole on your next visit.

      Reply
    4. Charles Sherman

      January 31, 2017 at 11:58 am

      You are and should be thankful! Use of coupons are exactly why they are here. Thanks, Chuck!!!

      Reply
    5. Tiffany

      November 01, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Don’t forget Starbucks! You can choose any item on their menu for free when you download their app. Then again on your birthday. Not to mention a pretty sweet rewards system.

      Reply
    6. Rodox

      October 24, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Is there any free restaurants for jamaica or the Caribbean ?

      Reply
    7. Nikita

      September 19, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Is it really free because some people are scammers .. So is it free?

      Reply
    8. taylor

      September 08, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      you can also do it with the vantage bowling centers, and Brunswick! lol works like a charm

      Reply
    9. Lily

      September 07, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      Awesome list – thanks! But I was wondering why these types of articles often don’t have any dates. I always have to scroll down to the comments to see the earliest post date (this one being September of 2014!). So a lot of these offers are probably not even good anymore, two years later. Or maybe you’ve updated them since? I honestly can’t tell.

      Reply
    10. DEWAYNE

      August 29, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      TY AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

      Reply
    11. Lea

      July 06, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      Hi Urbantastebud,
      Thank you for posting your article.It is quite interesting.
      Keep posting !

      Reply

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