After reviewing these 75 restaurants and 11 stores and 2 attractions offering you FREE meals, gifts, and discounts to celebrate your birthday month, you can return to the home page by CLICKING ON THE BARRY ICON in the top left corner.

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, many of these establishments totally agree and extend their offer up to a week, 10 days, a month and one restaurant extends their offer to a year after your birthday.

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. His recommendation here is your assurance that you will have as good or a better dining experience than he enjoyed.

When it comes to birthday celebrations, he’s 100 percent in favor of celebrating birthdays several times a month during your 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 a discounted offer, it makes sense for restaurants to extend their Eat FREE on Your Birthday to a month-long celebration or longer. After all, it’s your birthday to celebrate any way you’d like. Thinking this way will enable 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 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.

Birthday Coupon Redemption Offer Longer than a Day

If you’re only redeeming one free offer during your birthday month celebration then you’re unaware that most offers are for your Birthday Only.

But for the rest of us that believe that celebrating your birthday should be a month-long celebration, then you’ll be happy to know that there is a trend towards more restaurants realizing that the advantage of extending their offer to more than Just your birthday, as well as discounts of 10 to 20% 0ffers coming to your online mail box frequently.

The advantage of offers being a week or month long is first logistical and secondly it will entice more customers to dine in more restaurant vs. they only have only one day to get more customers.

The residuals for a business to gain more repeat customers who will also tell all their friends about dining at a restaurant is how restaurants grow their businesses via free-word-of-mouth advertising, So, be sure to talk about your dining adventures to your friends.

EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME OFFERS /when you sign online

Jersey Mike’s ————- Up to one Year

 Benihana —————-  month for 30% off offer

Ikea ———————– month

Red Robbin ————— month

Am. Eagle Outfitters ——month

 Hornblower –————- week

Jack in the Box ———-  week

Redeem Your Eat FREE on Your Birthday Online with an APP

All you have to do is visit the website of each restaurant recommended, then follow each venue’s specific instructions, which usually means signing up for their APP. Often they’ll either send you an online voucher to download  their coupon during your birthday month or give you a code to shop the manage when you go to pay 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 dining at. Thus, they immediately begin to send you 10% and even 20% off offers to come in soon. These high end places include  Baskin Robbins, Starbuck’s Coffee, Red Lobster, Claim Jumper Restaurant,  and the list goes on. Let’s face it, these awesome birthday offers are good for their business, and are too good to pass up.

A New Trend is more and more Restaurants give Up to a week,  Month or a Year to Redeem Your FREE meal on Your Birthday 

Here’s a list of some places will honor their offering for up to a month to redeem their offer. 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!

100s Seafood Grill Buffet – It’s a Mission Valley All-You- Can- Eat Buffet. On your birthday they offer 1/2 off for you.

Applebee’s – Sign up online for a free entree.

Arby’s – sign up online for an free 12 ounce milk shake.

Baja Fresh – sign up online for a birthday burrito and a taco.

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

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream –Receive a free scoop of ice cream and $3 off a quart of ice crea 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 .

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.

Buca di Beppo–Receive a FREE colossal brownie Sunday for your birthday by joining their E-club/

Buffalo Wild – Based on the number of points you have birthday treats range from a free dessert to a free entree. They even celebrate half birthdays. That’s a novel idea!

Burger Lounge, Sign up online and receive a certificate for a FREE Milk Shake on your birthday

California Pizza Kitchen–Sign up for their rewards program online to receive their birthday offer.

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

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 FREE Birthday Room.

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

Denny’s– Receive a free original Grand Slam (when you join their club online)  for their Birthday breakfast. extravaganza. It’s for their Original Grand Slamm, which consists of 2 Buttermilk Pancakes with 2 eggs, bacon strips, sausage links. For $2 more they’ll throw in an order of hash browns.

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

El Torito – Sign up online for a free entree.

Fuddruckers – Receive a free 1/3-pound burger 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 –Join Hennessey E Club for your Birthday offer.

Hodad’s Burger Joint– Get a FREE Burger on your Birthday at the downtown location. Must show I.D.

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

Hornblower Cruises & Events offers a TON OF FREE OFFERS Harbor Cruise  check them out online.

Hooters – sign up online for 10 wings.

IHOP (International House of Pancakes) On your birthday get a FREE stack of their famous ROOTY TOOTY FRESH & FRUTTY Pancakes. Sign UP online.

IKEA–Become a member of IKEA and a week before your birthday they will contact  you via e-mail with coupons which are good only during your birthday month to redeem.

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. Better yet you don’t have to redeem their coupon for a year.Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, perhaps the best offer in town is a $25 off Birthday coupon just by joining their E Club. It’s a great restaurant with a nice harbor view

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, Join their E Club and receive a $25 OFF coupon to enjoy a great meal overlooking the San Diego harbor.

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

LaBella Cafe & Games – join their E-Club and get a TON of offers. It’s a cool restaurant with an arcade. Kids love it.

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

Marie Callenders – Sign up for Marie Callender’s E-Club for your special Birthday celebration

McDonald’s – McDonold’s offers free food and a drink on your birthday if you. sign up for their mobile a rewards Program.

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

Morton’s Steakhouse – Receive a $25 reward coupon when you join their VIP membership thru Landry Select Club Cards (morton.com).

Nothing Bundt Cakes – Receive a free Bundtlet cake 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

Olive Garden, FREE dessert when celebrating at an Olive Garden. However, only one dessert per table.

OutBack Steakhouse – sign up online for a free kid-size vanilla sundae topped with chocolate syrup.

Pizza Hut – Join their Hut Rewards Program @ pizzahut.com for free HOT CINNAMON STICKS!

PF Chang – sign up online for a free dessert or appetizer

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 FREE gourmet burger of your choice, fries and a drink when you sign up online

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 sipgn up Ruby’s Diner’s eClub

+ 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

Sardinas Italian Restaurant, On your birthday when you join their e club you will receive a special offer in your e-mail to come for dinner.

Smash Burger – free side or any flavored shake when you sign up online for their smash burger rewards program at smashburger.com.

Sonic Burger –  sign up online at sonicdriven.com for a rotating annual order of one of the following: a medium drink, medium tater tots, regular cream slush.

Starbucks – Starbucks Rewards™ members get a FREE beverage or treat to celebrate your birthday. (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

Subway – Get a free 6 inch sub when you sign up online.

TGI Fridays – Get a free dessert when you buy a meal on your birthday.

Wendy’s – Get a FREE frosty when you sign up online.

Wienerschnitzel – sign up online for  a free coupon.

Yard House–Receive a FREE 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 dessert.

Yogurtland – get a free 3 oz yogurt when you sign up online at yogurt-land.com

FREE ADMISSION ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

 Catalina Express– Receive a free round trip to Catalina Island on your Birthday You must make boat reservations and take the cruise on the day of your Birthday.

Medieval Times– Receive one free 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

Loehmann’s– Receive a 15% 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 tons of great items when you sign up for being a Beauty Insider

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

Vons.com is how you resource the huge Vons Stores, which offer gifts and discounts to celebrate your birthday. Enjoy!

THESE BIRTHDAY OFFERS ALSO APPLY TO KIDS UNLESS EXPRESSED IN WRITING

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EAT FREE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY IN SAN DIEGO