Restaurants & Bars
July 4th Restaurant Specials: San Diego Takeout & Dine-In Deals 2023
Star-spangled specials for the Fourth of July holiday await at eateries near you throughout San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Add some dazzle to your Fourth of July dining, while also saving a few bucks, with these holiday specials from restaurants throughout the San Deigo region.
Peruse the list to see what appeals. Or for visual inspiration, view the photo slideshow above.
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APPLEBEE'S GRILL & BAR: $6 Summertime Sips hit menus. Choose from Mai-Tai-inspired Tropical Mana Margarita, or the Blue Bahama Mama, made with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. Details. Find locations here.
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BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: What's s’more exciting than new s’mmer specials? Among the newly launched, limited-time menu items: Peanut Butter S’mores Pizookie; Hickory Brisket Nachos; Cheeseburger Pizza; Casamigos Watermelon Margarita; & Spicy Mango Margarita. Website. Locations areawide.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Perfectly crafted for July 4th — BADASS BURGERS —hit menus with five options, including Rodeo Ripper ($15.99), America’s Most Wanted ($14.99) & High Noon Showdown ($11.99). Or for those, looking to grill this Fourth, can order raw cuts from ecommerce store, Black Angus Market. Click website. See locales in San Diego region.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: The creator of California-style pizza treats families to free kids' meal with purchase of adult entrée, Mondays to Thursdays through July 31. (July 4th falls on a Tuesday, but confirm your local CPK will be open.) For children 10 & younger, with choices of pizza, chicken, pastas & salads. Offer for dine-in, takeout & online orders using code: CPKIDS Details. Find sites in San Diego County.
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DEL TACO: Coinciding with July 4th weekend, the chain offers freebies through July 16. Among July 3-9 specials: free crispy chicken taco with $3 purchase; buy 1, get 1 free Double Del Cheeseburger; free three-layer nacho with purchase; free cheddar quesadilla with $5 purchase; free double cheese breakfast taco with $3 purchase; free bean & cheese burrito with purchase; buy one, get one chicken taco. See specials here. Locations found region-wide.
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DEL FRISCO'S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE: Three-course, Fourth of July prix-fixe menu ($67/person) offered July 2-6. Indulge in such dishes as Wagyu meatballs, filet mignon, sesame-crusted ahi tuna & desserts of butter cake or strawberry hibiscus cheesecake. Wine pairings also offered. Info/reservations. See site here in San Diego.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Be Fourth of July star with Texas-style, takeout BBQ. Party Pack options: Picnic Pack (starts $35.90 for six to eight) with one meat, two sides & four Texas toast slices; Family Pack ($61.60 for four to six), two meats, three sides & six toasts; XL Pack ($84 for six to eight) three meats, four sides, eight toasts; BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack ($134.40+), ribs, wings, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, rolls; BYB Original Party Pack ($140+ for 10-12) with two pounds pulled pork, 2 pounds chopped brisket, coleslaw, BBQ beans, potato salad & rolls. Ordering here. Find locations here.
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DOG HAUS: Patriotic, limited-time "Americana Sausage" — flavor fusion of classic hot dogs and macaroni & cheese — debuts July 1 & is available all month. Enjoy as: "Würst Way” with cheese sauce, slaw, crispy onions on King’s Hawaiian rolls; “Your Way” on roll with toppings; “Corn Dog Way”; or “Breakfast Way” in tortilla. For every Sausage Series item sold, $1 is donated to No Kid Hungry. See here for info & locales.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Family Meal deals are available through July 5 for Loco Rewards members. For $20, score eight-piece, leg & thigh chicken, three large sides, tortillas & salsas. Or for $30, receive the same, plus an additional eight-piece leg & thigh. Rewards info. New entrées — Classic Double Chicken Salad & Street Corn Double Chicken Chopped Salad — are also on summer menu. Locales here.
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EL TORITO: Enjoy $3 house margaritas & $5 Cadillac margaritas July 3. Then celebrate 3 p.m. to close July 4 with free tacos from build-your-own taco bar, with purchase. Select steak, chicken, carnitas or al pastor. Info. (Deal excludes sites in Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Dana Point, Monterey & San Leandro). Participating location in La Mesa.
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FISH SHOP: A Fourth of July "Shrimp Boil" is planned Tuesday at the Pacific Beach location. The feast includes seasoned shrimp, corn on the cob, red potatoes & spicy andouille sausage. Website. At 1775 Garnet Ave., San Diego.
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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: New "3-course Surf and Turf Sunday" menu launches Sunday, July 2, & runs Sundays through summer. Offer features choice of Fleming's Salad or Caesar salad, plus filet mignon with either lobster or Alaskan Golden King crab legs, and dessert selection. Price $75 or $80 (based on location). Details. Locale in San Diego.
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INTERCONTINENTAL SAN DIEGO: Skip the crowds, but still enjoy "Big Bay Boom" fireworks, at fest with all-you-can-eat, BBQ feast of brisket, chicken, andouille & bratwurst sausages, sliders, salad bar, cheese, charcuterie, sides, desserts, beer & wine. Music by The Sea Monks live from 6pm-9pm, too. Tickets $125/person (excluding parking) available online. Two additional buffets hosted at signature restaurants Garibaldi & Vistal. ($125 for adults & $85 for kids ages 4-16. Call restaurants directly for booking.) Info. At 901 Bayfront Court, San Diego.
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JIMMY'S FAMOUS AMERICAN TAVERN: The family-owned, Point Loma eatery will cater to July 4th diners with such craveable American classics as the Jimmy Burger with jalapeño jam, bacon, & pimento cheese, southern-style BBQ baby-back ribs, buttermilk fried chicken & more. On Tuesday, July 4th, a to-go station will be set up on adjoining grass area for those enjoying "Big Bay Boom" fireworks. Reservations. At 4990 North Harbor Drive, San Diego.
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JOHNNY WAHOO! GOLF BAR: The Gaslamp entertainment venue, with golf simulators & more, be open July 2nd, 3rd & 4th with such holiday BBQ specials as smoked, free-range half chicken, full rack of St. Louis spare ribs & pork belly burnt ends. Reservations. At 527 Fifth Ave., San Diego.
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KIMPTON ALMA'S LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Poolside dining venue hosts July 4th party (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) with wood-fired BBQ. Features such specialties as: jalapeño cheddar biscuits (ham, smoked maple butter, jam); chicken with macaroni salad & apple fennel slaw; pulled-pork pizza (pork, smoked cherry & chipotle BBQ, fontina, roasted red onion & jalapeños); & Gochujang chicken wings. House-made ice cream sandwiches, too! Bar open until 6 p.m. with drink specials for beer, mimosas, boozy Popsicles & $5 Kamikaze shots served in water-squirt toy. Reservations. At 1047 Fifth Ave., San Diego.
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KRISPY KREME: "Letting sweetness ring!" On July 4, fans who wear red, white & blue to participating shops score free, Original Glazed doughnut. Or order "Stars & Stripes" collection individually or by dozen with selections as: Red Velvet Sparkler Doughnut with cream cheese icing & stars & pearls sprinkles; Freedom Flag Doughnut, glazed with red icing & decorated like American flag; and new All-American Apple Pie Doughnut with apple-cinnamon filling. Details. Locations here.
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LAKEHOUSE RESORT: This hidden gem is going big for 2023 with Stars, Stripes & Spurs, 4th of July Festival from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Festivities abound for all ages & dogs, too, plus selection of such classics as chicken, burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, tri-tip, corn on cob, potato salad, beans, Popsicles, brownies, cookies & more. Event is free to attend. Info. At 1105 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos.
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LUMI BY AKIRA BACK: The upscale rooftop Gaslamp eatery, with Japanese- & Peruvian-inspired Nikkei cuisine, is serving Fourth of July specials through Tuesday. One highlight: limited-time Popping Spicy Crab Roll, featuring spicy crab, cucumber, asparagus & Pop Rocks candy. Reservations. At 366 Fifth Ave., San Diego.
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MARCO'S PIZZA: Get a headstart on Independence Day deals June 29-July 2 with 30% off any menu-priced pizza. Use code: STAR23. Offer is valid via app & online. Website. Sites throughout San Diego.
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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Elevate July 4th dining with special menu (July 2-6, $129 for two), with starters as prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella, a soup or salad, entrees of pork chop Milanese, salmon, steak, filet or Maine lobster ravioli, & Key Lime pie, sundaes or hazelnut chocolate mousse for dessert. Info/bookings. Find locale in San Diego.
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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: With perfect timing for the Fourth, new, summer-only "BBQ at the Ranch Pizza" debuts. Crafted with grilled chicken, bacon, diced onion, tomatoes, BBQ sauce, green onions & drizzle of ranch dressing, the pizza is available through Aug. 31. Details. Location finder.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Enjoy a stress-free 4th with catering specials. Use discount code "FIRECRACKER" through July 5 & receive $50 off catering orders of $250 or more. Click HERE for menu. Plus, Heroes Discount offers military veterans, medical professionals & state or federal service members, with valid ID, 10% off checks everyday. Location finder for El Cajon, National City, San Diego & San Marcos.
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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Independence Day celebration promo: Add any of three, new cheese breads (Alfredo Jalapeno Cheese Bread, Buffalo Cheese Bread or Pesto Feta Cheese Bread) through July 10th for just $4! Valid with purchase. One per order. Use code CHEESE4 online or in-store. Website/orders. Locations in San Diego County.
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RANCH 45: Solana Beach butchery & eatery offers BBQ menu & viewing of San Diego County Fair's July 4th fireworks. Selections include two, family-style meal options: Package 1 ($75 per person) with Brandt tri-tip, cornbread, corn on cob, salad & apple crisp with vanilla ice cream; or Package 2 ($85 per person) with Brandt Beef NY, potatoes, corn on cob, salad, sourdough & apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. “Fireworks Snack Bar,” open to all, includes coffee, hot chocolate, beer, wine, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs & assortment of sweets, including s’mores. Grilling boxes also available for purchase Reservations required online or at (858) 461-0092. At 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach.
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RED LOBSTER: Go all in on July 4th & summer with Ultimate Endless Shrimp — a mix-'n'-match fave starting at $20. Select from garlic shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, shrimp linguini Alfredo, Walt’s Favorite Shrimp or more, plus sides, Cheddar Bay Biscuits ... and, oh, yeah, endless amounts of shrimp. Details. Dine-in only. Locations here in Chula Vista, La Mesa & San Diego.
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ROUND TABLE PIZZA: Enjoy an Independence Day discount through July 4th. Take 15% off orders with code 15OFF - at all locales. Website. Location finder for San Diego County.
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RUBIO'S: Celebrate with recently launched, slow-cooked carnitas — available as Carnitas Macha Two Taco Plate, Carnitas Macha Bowl & Carnitas Macha Burrito, or as substitute for chicken or steak dishes. Plus, "Baja Weekends" run Thursdays to Sundays, after 3 p.m., through Sept. 3, where dine-in customers can enjoy $3 alcohol & free chips with any drink purchase. Website. Locations here.
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RUSTIC ROOT: Elevated twist on American BBQ will be served with chicken, ribs & pork belly burnt ends at this Gaslamp rooftop spot. Open with extended hours July 3rd & 4th. Reservations. At 535 5th Ave., San Diego.
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SPILL THE BEANS: Pack a perfect July 4th picnic with newly launched Fried Onion & Gouda Bagel with BBQ Brisket Cream Cheese & Pickles. The shop partnered with sister restaurant, The Smoking Gun, to showcase housemade barbecue sauce & smoked brisket for this new creation. Details. At Gaslamp, 555 Market St. & Seaport Village, 813 W Harbor Drive, San Diego.
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THE SHORES RESTAURANT: Celebrate the Fourth at beachfront eatery with such dishes as ceviche mixto tostada, ahi tuna tiradito, beer-battered shrimp tacos, Puerto Nuevo lobster, Baja-style cioppino & craft cocktails, including the Sunset Sparkler (prickly pear, mint & prosecco). Plus, enjoy views of July 4th drone show at 8:45 p.m. Reservations. At 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla.
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