Marie Callender’s
Meal and deal: Lunch and dinner, $7.99 burger with a slice of pie

Dinner just got a little bit sweeter at Marie Callender’s, where you can get a combo that contains a burger, fries and a slice of “world famous” pie for $7.99. With 30 varieties of pie to choose from the only hard decision is figuring out if you should choose Lemon Cream Cheese or Razzlebery to accompany your burger!

Cheesecake Factory
Meal and deal: Lunch and Dinner; $3.95 to $6.95

The Cheesecake Factory, which offers plenty more than cheesecake, recently rolled out a new 'Small Plates and Snacks' menu to its restaurants which offer a cheap way to fill up on a wide array of culinary delights. While the plates are small, the portions are impressive and with 16 varied items on the new menu; there plenty of unique tastes to turn these snacks into a meal.

P.F. Chang's
Meal and deal: $39.99 for 2 / select $9.99 dinners

The recession doesn't mean your taste buds have to take a staycation; grab a friend or loved one and head over to P.F. Chang's for a generous four-course meal including soup, starter, entr'e and mini dessert as part of their 'Chang's for 2' promotion which is just $39. Select P.F. Chang's locations are also featuring 'Regional Classics' for $9.99 with dishes hailing from five regions in China.

Logan's Roadhouse
Meal and deal: Lunch and Dinner 2 for $13.99

One of the newest entrants to the '2 for Dinner Wars' is Logan's Roadhouse. The new menu features 12 options including steak and seafood all of which come with two sides, rolls and a bottomless peanut bucket. Logan's also offers kid's meals starting at $2.99 with beverage, so even your kids can eat cheap. The '2 Full Meals' deal is available on Monday and Tuesday everywhere and select days of the week at certain locations.

Denny's
Meal and deal: $5.99 Build your own Grand Slam

Preying on our desire to customize everything, Denny’s new Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast lets you choose from 17 items in order to build your “dream” breakfast. The new Build-Your-Own-Grand Slam is just $5.99 and features several healthier alternatives to the traditional Slam. Don’t forget to sign up for the “Real Breakfast Club” for even more discounts.

Applebee's
Meal and deal: $5.99 lunch combos and 2 for $20 dinner deals

Applebee’s is still running its affordable 2 for $20 dinner promotion which features 2 full size entrees and your choice of four appetizers including burgers, pasta and chicken. Applebee’s also has some new lunch deals as part of its “Pick ‘n Pair” lunch special which starts at $5.99 and includes French dip sliders, soups and salads.

T. G. I. Friday's
Meal and deal: $5 off for every buddy you bring

Friday’s knows that dining out is social event and with its new BYOB promotion it pays to bring your friends to Friday’s. If you “Bring Your Own Buddies” to Fridays you’ll get $5 off the bill for each friend you bring for up to 10 friends. To get the deal you can print out a coupon before you go or text “BYOB13” to “MYTGIF” and have the coupon sent to your phone.

Bob Evans
Meal and deal: Lunch and Dinner, starting at $5.99 and $10.99 Family to-go meal

Bob Evans has always been known for its down-on-the-farm comfort food and that's exactly what it is counting on during these tough times. Bob Evans offers 30 meals for $5.99 including knife and fork sandwiches as well as new deep-dish dinners. With plates covered in mashed potatoes, gravy and cheese, there isn't much more you can ask for in a cheap, feel good meal! It’s even cheap to feed the whole family thanks to the new Family To-Go meal which feeds 3-4 people for just $10.99.

Outback Steakhouse
Meal and deal: Dinner, Outback special for under $10

There's steak and there's Outback steak! Outback has expanded its Outback special to include a 6-oz. sirloin offering for only $9.95 and comes with salad, baked potato and bread. Outback also offers 14 other meals for under $15. The latest deal at Outback lets you enjoy a Bloomin’ Onion and 2 Blue Moons for only $8.95. If you crave steak, Outback is one of the best ways to fit it into your newly reduced budget for eating out!

Ruby Tuesday
Meal and deal: Lunch or dinner, burgers w/ unlimited fries starting at $5.99

Ruby Tuesday is focusing on our baser instincts by offering a great deal on a large hunk of meat strategically placed between 2 pieces of bread and unlimited fries in order to draw in diners this fall. With an impressive collection of burgers starting at $5.99 -- and a burger replacement guarantee if you aren't satisfied -- it's hard to see how you could go wrong expanding your dining horizons at Ruby Tuesday.

Friendly's
Meal and deal: Lunch or dinner, full meal for $9.99

When money gets tight, desserts are one of the first places to cut back. But thanks to the new create-your-own combo at Friendly's, you don't have to skip the sweet stuff. For $9.99 you can choose an entr'e with fries which also comes with a two-scoop Friendly's sundae and a drink of your choice. By adding dessert and a soft drink to the meal price, Friendly's came up with a real winner and, with the addition of 3 new BIG burgers this deal is more delicious than ever.

UNO Chicago Grill
Meal and deal: Lunch and dinner, lobster specials.

Thanks to a bumper crop of crustaceans and decreased demand (Lobster Lovers), lobster is cheaper than ever which led to the creation of 4 new lobster at Uno Chicago Grill that let you enjoy this tasty treat without a big bankroll. Starting at $13, this isn’t the cheapest deal, but it’s the only one stuffed with lobster!

Hooters
Meal and deal: Lunch and dinner, $5.99

Hot on the heels of their $1 draft beer bailout Hooters is offering an economic stimulus package full of wings. Every Wednesday Hooters will offer a 10 piece Boneless wing combo served with a side of fries and a roomful of delightfully tacky d'cor all for only $5.99. Apparently you are going to Hooters for the wings -- or at you should be!

Morton's
Meal and deal: Dinner for two, $99; Bar Bites, $5-6

Clocking in at $99, this dinner for two is clearly the most expensive restaurant deal we have included, but there's no reason you can't get a deal on a high-end meal. This meal includes two steaks, two choices of seafood, two salads, potato and vegetable as well as two delicious desserts at a savings of close to $50! If dinner for two isn't what you're looking for, be sure to check out the new 'Bar Bites' at Morton's including Mini Prime Cheeseburgers, Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches and more for a cheap treat.

Wendy's
Meal and deal: Lunch and dinner, sandwiches for $.99

Wendy's is trying to give America a finance lesson in their new "3-conomics" sandwich deals. For only 99 cents you can choose from a Crispy Chicken, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or a Double Stack, rounding out the meal with fries and a drink for just over $3. This lesson in 3-conomics might prove to be the most delicious way to teach Americans to spend less than they make. How can you pass up a burger with bacon on it for under a buck?

Dunkin' Donuts
Meal and deal: Breakfast, $3.99 flatbread sandwich

Dunkin' Donuts keeps it healthy with their flatbreads (but not so the new waffle sandwich). Their breakfast combo comes with a 300 calorie flatbread sandwich and a medium coffee is $3.99. Or you can now get a latte for 99 cents. If America really runs on Dunkin's it's a good thing breakfast is this cheap.

Starbucks
Meal and deal: Breakfast value meal starting at $3.95

In an attempt to compete with the low priced breakfast offerings of competitors, Starbucks launched new breakfast "pairings" in March. The first combo includes a latte and the choice of oatmeal or a coffee cake while the second combo includes a coffee and one of four breakfast sandwiches. At fast food prices, these breakfast combos still provide the delicious morning start we've come to expect from Starbucks.

Chili's
Meal and deal: Lunch and dinner, 3 courses for 2 people for $20

Chili’s latest special makes a splash and puts Applebee’s 2 for $20 deal on notice with its three Courses, two People, $20 special. With more than 15 choices and a desert to top of the evening, Chili’s is heating things up in the casual dining arena. This deal makes for the perfect opportunity to take your sweetie out for a cheap, yet delicious, date.

Shoney's
Meal and deal: $4.99 breakfast bar

Shoney's cut the price of it breakfast buffet from $7.99 to $4.99 in many markets to help draw in more customers. Evening entrees price in the $7.99 range. Check your local restaurant for exact pricing.

Boston Market
Meal and deal: $5 lunch and dinner, add a chicken to any Family Meal for $1.99

Boston Market's $5 menu includes 11 meal choices made with favorites from their homestyle menu. With options like a quarter of a chicken and pot pie to sandwiches and side dish sampler platters, $5 gets you a meal even mom would approve of. Now if you buy a Family Meal you can add a whole chicken for just $1.99
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The only two places worth eating at for me are P.F. Chang and Cheesecake Factory. The rest can go to hell.

missfee said:

now that's what I'm talking about


I have to add IL Fornaio.

this is affordable eating you understand. we gonna have to expand the list if you start talking 5 star restaurants. and of course there are no deals at such places.

DesireeNevermind said:

Morton's is a steal at $50 for a 3 course meal. I've been going on this deal for over a year and it's awesome. Before, I'd easily spend $100 per person food only.

Why you had to post this, making me wanna go eat & stuff

CalhounSq said:

A local restaurant has a filet mignon and crab leg dinner special on Mondays fo $24.99 and I'm seriously contemplating going in there and doing the fool.

missfee said:

IMO the Cheescake Factory is the most overrated restaurant ever.

What? No cool new shoes to jaw about so outta sheer boredom you post about restaurant deals???

Damn...

RenHoek said:

I actually bought two pairs of Dior pumps yesterday.

SCNDLS said:

show and prove... show and prove...

bonus points if your feet + legs are visible...

RenHoek said:

This is the best I can do for now. I don't have a camera or someone to take the pic. This isn't the right color tho cuz I got them in a purple and a navy patent. I LOVE these pumps.

SCNDLS said:

I'm a sick man because I like'em from the back the best...

RenHoek said:

You know, I totally agree with you. I'm not a huge fan of pumps OR peep toes but this shoe looks so good on the foot from the side and back it's ridiculous.

SCNDLS said:

LOVE!!!

CalhounSq said:

Simple, elegant and SUPER comfy too. I think this is going to be a shoe I get in multiple colors. They come out in different colors each season. The navy ones are cute and I decided I had to have 'em cuz I don't own any blue shoes. Plus you can't beat 55% off.
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SCNDLS said:

Now we need to see some legs in them!

Last night I went to Morton's and shut them down. They do have the best skrimps EVAH! I'm still over here rubbing my belly.

PREDOMINANT said:

I'll get that done this weekend.

SCNDLS said:

the visual...

RenHoek said:

I know, sexay, right???