We’ve all got one.
And we love when it rolls around each year (well most of us do).
Our birthdays are a special time when friends and family shine the light on us. We get showered with love, gifts and plenty of recognition.
Many of us hit the town looking for places to dine on our birthdays. Lucky for us, there are several restaurants in Arlington offering free meals and discounts on our birthdays.
Below is a list of nearly 50 restaurants in Arlington offering birthday freebies and/or discounts.
Abuelo’s: Free dessert if you join their eclub.
1041 West I-20
Applebee’s: Free birthday dessert with the purchase of an entree when you join their email club.
4654 South Cooper Street
Arby’s: A free 12 oz. shake on your birthday when you join their email list.
1102 N. Collins St.; 4820 S. Cooper St.; 4406 Little Rd.
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Buy one, get one free coupon for any pretzel item when you join their email list.
2 locations in The Parks at Arlington Mall ( 3811 S Cooper St)
BJ’s Restaurant: Free Pizookie dessert when you join their email list.
201 East Interstate 20 (in Arlington Highlands)
Blue Mesa Grill: Join their Chileheads Club and you’ll receive a free brunch coupon during your birthday month.
550 Lincoln Square in Lincoln Square
Bone Daddy’s: Join Bone Daddy’s VIP Club and get a coupon for a free entree on your birthday.
415 East Interstate 20 (in Arlington Highlands)
Boston’s: Join Boston’s E-Club and receive a free flatbread on your birthday
2501 E. Lamar Blvd.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: Join the Buffalo Circle and get a free dessert coupon on your birthday
1301 N Collins St. #101
Chili’s: Join Chili’s Email Club and get a free brownie sunday coupon on your birthday
924 Copeland Rd; 3830 S Cooper St.; 5010 Highway 287
Chop House Burgers: Free burger of your choice on your birthday with proof of ID.
1700 W. Park Row Drive #116
Coldstone Creamery: Join the email list and you’ll get a Buy 1, Get 1 free ice cream creation coupon on your birthday.
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 149 (in Arlington Highlands)
Dairy Queen: Join the Blizzard Fan Club and you’ll get a Buy 1, Get 1 free bizzard coupon on your birthday.
5530 S. Cooper St; 1801 Ballpark Way
Denny’s: Get a free grand slam breakfast on your birthday.
839 N. Watson Rd.; 4928 S. Cooper St.; 4820 W. Sublett Rd.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Join the Big Yellow Cup Club and you’ll get a Buy 1, Get 1 free barbecue sandwich on your birthday.
508 W. Randol Mill Rd.
El Chico: Join their email club and get a free fried ice cream dessert on your birthday.
1315 N. Collins St.; 1549 S. Bowen Rd. (Pantego)
Firehouse Subs: Just show an I.D. with your birth date on your birthday and you’ll get a free medium sub.
1001 W. Arbrook Blvd.
Genghis Grill: Join their Khan’s Klub and get a free birthday bowl.
4000 Five Points Blvd. Suite 189 (in Arlington Highlands)
Great American Cookie: Join Cookie-mail and receive a free cookie cake slice with the purchase of a soda
3811 S. Cooper St. #1160 (in The Parks at Arlington Mall)
Honeybaked Ham: Join their email list and get a free sandwich on your birthday.
4201 S Cooper St.
Hooters: Join their email list and get 10 free chicken wings on your birthday.
1151 North Collins St.; 5821 West I-20
Houlihan’s: Join their email list and get a free entree on your birthday.
401 E I-20 Hwy (in Arlington Highlands)
IHOP: Join their email list and get a free meal on your birthday.
1315 Wet N Wild Way; 1105 W. Interstate Hwy 20; 950 Interstate 20 W
Jason’s Deli: Join their email list and get a $5 off coupon on your birthday
780 Road to Six Flags Street East; 951 Interstate 20 W
Jersey Mike’s: Join their email list and get a free regular sub and 22 oz. fountain drink on your birthday.
4201 West Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 330
Joe’s Crab Shack: Join their email list and get a free appetizer on your birthday.
1520 Nolan Ryan Expwy.
Krispy Kreme: Join their email list and get a free doughnut of your choice and a free small coffee or fountain drink on your birthday.
2600 South Cooper Street
la Madeleine: Join their email list and get a free pastry on your birthday.
4201 South Cooper St., Ste 731; 2101 N Collins
Marble Slab Creamery: Join their email list and get a free ice cream cone on your birthday.
4261 West Green Oaks Blvd, #500
McAlister’s Deli: Join their email list and get a $5 off coupon on your birthday.
137 Merchants Row, Suite 101 (in Arlington Highlands)
Mimi’s Cafe: Join their e-club and get a free entree up to $10 value with any $20 purchase.
301 E. Interstate 20 Hwy. (in Arlington Highlands)
On The Border: Join their email list and get a free Dip Trio or Brownie Sundae on your birthday.
1121 I-20 W; 2011 Copeland Rd.
Papa Murphy’s: Join their eclub and get a free cookie dough with the purchase of any pizza.
965 West Lamar Boulevard; 4130 South Bowen Rd.; 6320 US 287 Hwy; 1607 South Bowen Rd. (Pantego)
Pluckers Wing Bar: Join Pluckers’ loyalty program, Pluckers Club Lite, and receive a free birthday dessert, free birthday dessert for your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse and a free kids birthday meal. Pay $20 for their Pluckers Club (not Lite) and get a free birthday meal, free birthday meal for your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse and a free kids birthday meal.
4000 Bagpiper Way, Suite 140 (in Arlington Highlands)
Red Robin: Sign up for their Red Robin Royalty program online and get a free burger during your birthday month.
421 East Interstate 20 Hwy
Rockfish: Rockfish’s birthday coupon isn’t for a free meal, but it is $5 off of a minimum $10 bill if you join their e-mail club.
3785 South Cooper Street
Schlotzsky’s: Join their email list and get a free small sandwich or 8″ pizza on your birthday.
4407 Little Rd., Suite 600; 5001 South Cooper Street #101; 2504-B1 West Park Row (Pantego)
Smoothie King: Join their email list and you’ll get a Buy 1, Get 1 free smoothie coupon on your birthday.
3751 Matlock Rd #105
Sonic: Join their email list and get your choice of regular size creamslush, medium size tator tots, or medium size drink for free on your birthday.
Multiple locations
Souper Salad: Join their email list and get a free lunch or dinner buffet on your birthday.
1325 W I-20, Ste 121
Spaghetti Warehouse: Join their email list and get a free meal on your birthday.
1255 West I-20
Steak n’ Shake: Join their email list and you’ll receive a coupon for a free double steakburger with cheese and fries on your birthday.
2272 E Lamar Blvd; 951 W Arbrook Dr.
Sweet Tomatoes: Join their email list and get a coupon for a free meal at when you buy another meal and two drinks.
4001 Matlock Rd.
T.G.I Fridays: Join their email list and you’ll receive a coupon for a free dessert with purchase of an entree on your birthday.
1524 N. Collins St.; 4601 S. Cooper St.
The Melting Pot: Join their email list and you’ll get a coupon for free chocolate fondue for two on your birthday.
4000 Five Points Dr., Ste 119 (in Arlington Highlands)
Waffle House: Join their email list and you’ll receive a coupon for a free waffle on your birthday.
2221 S. Cooper St.; 1910 N. Collins Rd.; 4701 Little Rd.
Which Wich: Join their email list and you’ll receive a coupon for a free sandwich on your birthday.
706 Lincoln Square (in Lincoln Square); 3900 Cheney Dr., Ste. 101 (in Arlington Highlands)
We’ll review and update this guide on a regular basis to ensure we have up-to-date information. So be sure to make your way to this page when your birthday rolls around.
Do you know of any other restaurants in Arlington offering birthday meal specials? Send us a note and we’ll happily add them to the list.