Thursday Night Feast: The Top 10 National Food Deals to Start Your Weekend Early

Find the best value on Thursdays: BOGO Boneless Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings, $19 dinner with dessert at BJ's, $15 Alfredo at Red Lobster, or $3.19 tacos at Del Taco.

Thursday is the perfect night to ditch the cooking and save big. We've compiled the ten best, high-value food deals available every Thursday at national or widely available regional chains. From Buy-One-Get-One wings to a complete slow-roasted dinner and dessert, these specials offer maximum value to fuel your week's end.

The ranking prioritizes the overall value proposition—how much food you get for the price—and the broad availability of the chain.

The Top 10 Thursday Night Deals

Rank	Restaurant	The Deal	Value Details
1	Buffalo Wild Wings	Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Free Boneless Wings	The ultimate sharing or savings deal: get a second order of boneless wings of equal or lesser value for free. This BOGO deal is available every Thursday.
2	Smokey Bones	Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Brisket Platters	Get two full brisket platters for the price of one. Each platter comes with two sides and garlic bread, making this an excellent deal for a full, slow-cooked barbecue meal for two.
3	BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse	Slow-Roasted Entree with Dessert for $19	Enjoy a premium dinner entree—either Tri-Tip Entree or Half-Rack Ribs—plus a signature Pizookie dessert for a fixed price. This combination of a hearty meal and a massive dessert provides great value.
4	Miller’s Ale House	12 oz Prime Rib Dinner for $17.99	A Prime Rib entree with a choice of side for under $18 is an exceptional price for a substantial steakhouse-style meal, available for dine-in and takeout.
5	Del Taco	3 Grilled Chicken Tacos for $3.19	Score three full-sized Grilled Chicken Tacos for just $3.19 during Taco Night, available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This is one of the best quick-service values on the list.
6	Red Lobster	Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo for $15	Get a complete, filling entree of Shrimp Linguini Alfredo or Chicken Alfredo for a special price. This is one of the daily deals offering a generous portion of seafood or chicken pasta.
7	Ruby Tuesday	Smashburger + Endless Garden Bar starting at $8.99	A customizable combo: get a single Smashburger, fries, and unlimited trips to the Endless Garden Bar for a low starting price of $8.99.
8	Beef 'O’ Brady’s	Philly Cheesesteaks and Fries for $11.59	A consistent, dedicated weekly special offering a full cheesesteak sandwich and a side of fries for a solid lunch or dinner price.
9	Cracker Barrel	Turkey n’ Dressing for $9.99 (Lunch)	A generous, homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing plate available for the lunch price of $9.99, perfect for a filling midday meal.
10	Tijuana Flats	Burrito, Chips, and a Drink for $7.99	This package deal is available every Thursday and offers a complete meal combo—entree, side, and drink—for a flat, affordable price.