Eat FREE On Your Birthday in San Diego

Eat Free on Your Birthday in San Diego should be on everyone’s to-do list. Why not make it an annual must-do activity.  With so many establishments offering FREE gifts of food or services, one day is not long enough. The obvious solution is to celebrate your entire Birthday month with multiple celebrations.  Guess what, these establishments totally agree and extend their offer up to 6 weeks after your birthday.

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To lend credibility to these recommended places to eat FREE on your Birthday in San Diego, each recommended restaurants was personally reviewed by Barry Berndes, San Diego’s Dean of Restaurant Reviewers. He went unannounced, paid for his own meals and inspected the kitchen. His recommendations are your assurance that you will have as good or a better dining experience than he enjoyed. And when it comes to birthday celebrations, he’s 100 percent in favor of celebrating birthdays several times a month during his birthday month, which is how this section came into being. With so much passion for Birthday Dining, it should come as no surprise that this website is top ranked.

Eat FREE on Your Birthday in San Diego Should be a Month Long Event

With so many restaurants, attractions, stores, and venues offering you FREE or discounted items, it makes sense to extend your Eat FREE on Your Birthday to a month-long celebration? After all, it’s your birthday to celebrate any way you’d like. Thinking this way enables more establishments to entertain you and your guests. Thus, by giving one meal or dessert away enables them to obtain more business. So everyone will be a lot happier. Being happier or your birthday month is a good thing! Plus, even if you don’t live to be 100, everyone should aspire to have at least 100 birthdays. Thus, with so many attractions, stores, and restaurants wanting you to celebrate your birthday month with them, it’s more than obvious that you should oblige them.

Redeem Your Eat FREE on Your Birthday in San Diego Online Coupons

All you have to do is click on the hot-linked names of each restaurant recommended, then follow each venue’s specific instructions and then download their coupon. Then bring the printed certificate with you to redeem your birthday promotion. It’s that simple and it’s lots of fun!

Plus, these businesses are in many cases the same places you are already shopping or dining at. They include  Baskin Robbins, Starbuck’s Coffee, Red Lobster, Claim Jumper Restaurant,  and the list goes on an on. Let’s face it, these are awesome birthday offers too good to pass up.

You Can Take Up to A Month to Redeem Your Eat FREE on Your Birthday in San Diego Offers

Some places will honor their offering for up to a month to redeem their offer. Others offer birthday celebrations on one day a month like BarraBarra and The Boathouse Restaurant. So think about enjoying lots of wonderful venues during your birthday month to celebrate your birthday at the places listed below. A good tip is to plan out your Birthday month well in advance because it always seems that your birthday months goes by much too quickly!

Applebee’s –Receive a free dessert shooter when you sign up online

Barona Casino – Receive free Birthday offers when you become a Club Barona Member

Barra Barra Saloon & Restaurant – CINCO-DE-MEEO! On the fifth of every month, we celebrate all the birthdays that month. Come in on the fifth and, if it’s your birthday month, you eat for free! Enjoy up to a $15.99 birthday value, with the purchase of a beverage. 

Barry Berndes’ Couples Tour is a great way to celebrate your birthday with a buy one admission and get one free tour admission ($100 savings value).  Enjoy a custom half day tour of a suburb of your choice enjoy a Birthday lunch with San Diego’s #1 restaurant reviewer. (You’ll pay for your meals) but it’ll be worth the experience.

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream –Receive a free scoop of ice cream when you sign up online



Benihana Japanese Restaurant – Receive a FREE meal up to $30 (with the purchase of a full-priced adult entrée) during the month of your Birthday when you sign up online *Valid Monday – Thursday dinner hours only

BJ’s Restaurants– Receive a FREE freshly baked Pizookie dessert for your birthday!

Black Angus Steakhouse – Receive a free dessert and steak dinner (1^st birthday as a Prime Club member) when you sign up online for the Prime Club Email Program

Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurants & Fish Market Join their E-crew Club and receive a $10 welcome gift. Then receive an annual Birthday $10 OFF certificate. Plus, you’ll also receive updates and hot seasonal deals for more savings! This is the best way to get the most offers, deals, updates and specials.  They have eight locations to serve you (most locations have ocean views). Their Coronado location is in the historic Boathouse and has the same architecture as the famous (1888) Hotel Del Coronado.  These classy restaurants specialize in freshly-caught renewal seafood.

Boston Market –Receive a special scoop of ice cream when you sign up online

Bruegger Bagels –Receive a FREE Bagel & Cream Cheese when you sign up online

Buca di Beppo–Receive a FREE birthday scoop of ice cream by clicking on their link to retrieve their birthday coupon.

California Pizza Kitchen–Receive a FREE dessert for your birthday. Just sign up for their rewards program online

Carrow’s – Receive a FREE dessert when you sign up online

Chili’s– Receive FREE chips, and a choice of salsa, guacamole, or queso (with adult entrée purchase) when you sign up online

Chuck E. Cheese–Receive a FREE birthday surprise when you sign up on line

Cinnabon–Sign up online and receive a FREE birthday gift. You may get a FREE Minibon Cinnamon Roll or a FREE Mochalatta Chill.

Claim Jumper –Receive a free butter cake on your Birthday when you dine in at one of their restaurants.

Cold Stone Creamery – Receive a ‘Buy one creation, Get one creation’ coupon when you sign up online

Corner Bakery–Join the eClub online and you’ll be eligible for a FREE birthday treat

Barnes and Noble–Barnes & Noble celebrates kids’ birthdays! Get a FREE cupcake or cookie from the B&N Cafe when you sign up for the Kids’ Club online!

Dairy Queen– Receive a free ice cream coupon and a BOGO coupon when you sign up online

Daphne’s – Receive free $5 in pita points on your Birthday when you sign up online

Dave And Busters – Receive a $10 game play with the purchase of a $10 game play when you sign up online *New Power Card costs $3

Del Taco –Receive a free Premium Shake (Choice of Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry) + 2 free chicken soft tacos when you sign up online

Denny’s– Receive a free original Grand Slam (when you present your I.D) on your Birthday

Einstein’s Bagels–Join the “Shmear Society” and you will get a FREE birthday Egg Sandwich with any drink purchase for your special day

Fuddruckers – Receive a free 1/3-pound burger (up to $8.00) when you sign up online 

Great Plaza Buffet – EAT FREE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY when your birthday party consists of  6 or more people. If you party is less than 6 people then your meal is 1/2 off.    So, invite a TON of friends and enjoy the best buffet in the Beach Area. Food to go offers are incredible.

Hennessey’s Tavern –Receive a FREE entree after 5 p.m. on the Thursday night on the week of your Birthday

HomeTown Buffet –Receive a free adult dinner (with purchase of an adult dinner) when you sign up online

Hornblower Cruises & Events offers a FREE Harbor Cruise within one week of your birthday must show ID.

Islands– Receive a Birthday dessert when you sign up online

Jack in the Box –Receive 2 free tacos (with purchase) during the week of your birthday at participating locations 

Joe’s Crab Shack – Receive a FREE appetizer (max $11) with the purchase of an entrée when you sign up online

Jersey Mike’s Subs–Join the Email Club at least 24 hours before your birthday and receive a FREE offer

Krispy Kreme–Receive a FREE Donut and coffee when you sign up online

LaBella Cafe & Games – Receive a FREE large appetizer during your birthday week when you join the E-Club

Macaroni Grill – Receive a free dessert and $5 off when you sign up online

Marie Callenders – Sign up for Marie Callender’s E-Club and start your special day off with a FREE Birthday “Magnificent Six Breakfast”

Mimi’s Café –Receive a FREE 2-pack of Croissants or Muffins and other special offers when you sign up online

Panera Bread–Receive an offer for a FREE treat when you sign up online

Pick Up Stix–Sign up online for exclusive coupons and offers from Pick Up Stix Dragon Club, and you will receive a coupon for a FREE order of their famous cream cheese wontons for your birthday

Quizno’s –Receive a $1 off coupon for your Birthday when you sign up online

Red Lobster– Receive a FREE birthday surprise when you sign up online for the Fresh Catch Club  *Must join 7 days prior to birthday to receive birthday coupon

Red Robin – Receive a “Birthday Burger Reward” FREE gourmet burger of your choice when you sign up online (restrictions apply)

Rock Bottom – Receive a special FREE birthday dessert when you sign up online

Romano’s Macaroni Grill–Sign up for Romano’s Macaroni Grill email and you will get a FREE dessert coupon emailed to you for your birthday

Rubio’s – Receive a coupon for a FREE taco to use on your birthday or any day (along with other special offers) when you sign up for Rubio’s Beach Club

Ruby’s – Receive a FREE sundae for your birthday when you sign up Ruby’s Diner’s eClub

Saska’s – Receive a FREE birthday dessert,  which is  a slice of pie topped with a scoop of ice cream when you sign up; on line

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza – Receive a FREE pizza (with the purchase of a menu item of equal or greater value) when you sign up online and a FREE Messy sundae on your birthday

Starbucks – All My Starbucks Rewards™ members get a FREE beverage or treat to celebrate your birthday, plus 15% off StarbucksStore.com. (To qualify you must join 30 days before your birthday, and they will send you an email a few days before your birthday reminding you of your reward)

Studio Diner – As a Birthday Club member you will receive an e-mail on your birthday announcing a special FREE surprise! Just print out the birthday e-mail and bring it in to enjoy your FREE treat

Yard House–Receive a FREE Mini Dessert for people that are celebrating their birthday. You just have to let your server know that you are dining on your birthday to receive the freebie.

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FREE ADMISSION ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

 Catalina Express– Receive a free round trip to Catalina Island on your Birthday *Must make boat reservations and attend on the day of your Birthday

Medieval Times– Receive one free admission (for each full priced adult admission) during the month of your Birthday when you sign up online

DISCOUNTS FOR APPAREL & TOYS ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

American Eagle Outfitters– Receive 15% off the month of your Birthday at AE or Aerie when you share your email and sign up online

AMF Bowling–Sign up for the AMF Bowling eClub and you’ll get up to $20 off your next visit ($5 off per person, up to four people) and FREE bowling for your birthday!

Anthropologie– Receive a 15% off coupon for your Birthday when you sign up online *Must join Anthro 30 days prior to Birthday

Designer Show Wearhouse –Sign up to be a Rewards Member and receive a $5 birthday gift certificate. Parents, use the gift certificate for yourself—you deserve it!

DSW Shoe Warehouse –Receive a $5 off coupon for your Birthday when you sign up online

IKEA–On the first Tuesday of each month IKEA hosts a FREE birthday party for kids 10 years old and younger. Each birthday child may invite two friends. Call for reservations and more information

Loehmann’s– Receive a 20% off (first purchase) coupon for your Birthday when you sign up online

Redbox–Receive a FREE movie rental when you sign up online

Sephora – Receive either: Two lip colors (matte red and rose) for Her OR cucumber mask and face wash for Him on your Birthday when you sign up for Beauty Insider

Toys R Us – Receive a free Birthday email and gift (10 and under) when you sign up online.

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