Restaurants & Bars
July 4th Restaurant Dining Deals & To-Go Specials 2021: O.C.
Eateries across Orange County are rolling out star-spangled steals & tempting takeout and dine-in offers for Independence Day.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — It's time to bring back the sparkle!
This 4th of July 2021 weekend packs an extra punch of red, white & blue this year as COVID-restrictions lift and fireworks and festivities return throughout Orange County.
Restaurants and bakeries statewide are offering Independence-themed, menu specials to add a pop to your plans. We've compiled a list of some top offers, for takeout and on-site dining.
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Scroll through to find deals near you, and if you know of other local eateries' note-worthy plans, share with fellow readers in the comments section.
And, from all of us at Patch, have a safe and festive Fourth of July!
Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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APPLEBEE'S: Kick off Fourth of July celebrations with new, limited-time $5 Star-Spangled Sips. "Blue Bahama Mama" stars Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Malibu Coconut, blue curacao & blend of passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, lime & garnished with gummy rings. Or go for sweeter "Boom Berry Daiquiri," a burst of strawberry, lime & Captain Morgan daiquiri. Go here for info. Location finder here.
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BASKIN ROBBINS: Put fun spin on summer with July flavor of month — "Beach Day" — featuring blue sea salt vanilla-flavored ice cream, crunchy graham cracker “sand” and milk chocolate-flavored caramel-filled candy sea turtles and colorful frosting flecks – the perfect complement to any Creature Creations® character. Details here. Find shops here.
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BILLY'S AT THE BEACH: The aloha eatery is toasting the Fourth with limited-edition, red, white & blue cans of its "World Famous Mai Tais" - available for dockside and curbside pick-up. Made fresh in-house, the small-batch, canned cocktails are $15 each and served with cup of crushed ice, pineapple & cherry. Offered through July 4, or while supplies last. Billy's is at 2751 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. Ordering link here.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate at home with "Fourth of July Party Platters" that feed up to 10, offered for delivery or pick-up July 2-4. Select from: "Party Platter 1 – Steak" ($269.99) with two starters, salad, sirloin steaks, potatoes, broccoli & two dozen chocolate chip cookies; or "Party Platter 2 – BBQ" ($299.99) with two starters, salad, BBQ baby back ribs, fire-grilled chicken, potatoes, broccoli, mac & cheese & two dozen chocolate chip cookies. See here for order details. Location finder here.
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CAPITAL GRILLE: Choose from Steak Grille Boxes assortment, featuring steaks, seasoning & signature steak sauce. Options include NY strip, prime ribeye or combo. Included accompaniments, such as Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese or Sam’s Mashed Potatoes. To place order, go here. And July 5 marks return of "Generous Pour" — where guests sample as many wines as they wish for $28 with dinner. At 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
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CHA CHA'S LATIN KITCHEN: Specialty salsas, guacamole, tortilla chips and margaritas can be ordered for takeout to keep your festivities & picnics fun & spicy. Online ordering offers here. Locations in downtown Brea and Irvine Marketplace.
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CHRONIC TACOS: Limited-special "Street Corn" is back for the Fourth! From Chronic Tacos’ fourth-generation recipes, the Mexican street corn is char-grilled & drizzled with tangy, creamy sauce and crumbled cheese. Participating eateries offering half cobs for $2.99 or full cobs for $4.99. Check your local Chronic Tacos for details. Locations throughout Inland Empire, Los Angeles and Orange counties, Clovis, Fresno and Auburn.
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CHUCK E. CHEESE: Treat the kids for the Fourth weekend! Summer Fun Passes on sale ($39.99, $69.99 & $89.99) allowing for weekly game play, food discounts, daily savings & more. Go here for Summer Fun Pass purchase link & more info. Locations throughout California.
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COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF: Mark Fourth of July weekend with a BOGO deal! Get a free Ice Blended® drink with purchase of a regular or larger size one from July 2 - 4 from 2 p.m. to close. Check here for a shop near you.
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DAPHNE'S: The Greek and Mediterranean chain is offering $2 off any adult entree on Sunday, July 4. Options includes mix-and-match plates with gyros, kabobs and shawarma. Sign up online for the Pita Points Reward Club, and the coupon will be sent to you. Restaurants throughout SoCal.
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DENNY'S: Fitting for the July Fourth holiday is "The Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast," available for dine-in, delivery & takeout. The special, launched mid-June, includes pancakes with blueberries, topped with strawberries, cream cheese icing and whipped cream, plus two eggs, hash browns, and either bacon or sausage. Location finder here.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Take advantage of smokin’ summer specials at participating locations: Dickey’s new Sweet King’s Hawaiian® Pulled Pork Sandwich with Dr Pepper® Barbecue Sauce; 80th Anniversary Meal ($8.80) with pulled pork sandwich, side & Caramel Crunch Brownie; free delivery all summer via Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app — select “Doorstep Drop Off”; "2 for $24" plates with two meats, two sides & roll; 10% off catering on orders of $100 or more with code 10OFFCATERING; AND ... "Kids Eat Free Sunday" and Fourth of July falls on a Sunday! Receive free Kid’s Meal with order of $10 or more using code KEFOLO. Find details here. Locations throughout the Golden State.
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EDDIE V'S PRIME SEAFOOD: For luxe, at-home cookout, check out Black Tie Marketplace's selection of prime steaks and seafood, prepped for grilling. Select from such à la carte options as Chilean sea bass or filet mignon, or Marketplace Boxes featuring four cuts, sauces and seasonings, including North Atlantic salmon and lobster & filet. Go here to make reservation or place order. Locations in El Segundo, Newport Beach, Palm Desert, San Diego and La Jolla.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Score free delivery on orders of $20 or more when ordered online or through mobile app. This limited-time promo will run over July 4th holiday and through July 21, and will include company's new, eco-conscious Thermo-To-Go packaging aimed to keep food hotter longer. See menu & specials here. Find California restaurants here.
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EL TORITO GRILL: The Brea locale is offering a new "Watermelon Cadillac Margarita" ($38) for July 4th weekend. Made with Lunazul Reposado tequila, fresh watermelon purée, triple sec, housemade sweet & sour and Cointreau Noir, this to-go-only cocktail comes in 32-ounce, reusable glass bottle. Order online here. At 555 Pointe Drive, Brea.
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EUREKA!: On menus is the "Bomb! Pop" American Spirit cocktail, an adult version of an old favorite — Popsicles! — featuring small-batch vodka, cherry, lime and blue raspberry flavors. Locations in Bakersfield, Berkeley, Carlsbad, Cerritos, Claremont, Concord, Cupertino, Fresno, Hawthorne, Huntington Beach, Indian Wells, Irvine, Mountain View, Redlands, Roseville, San Diego UTC & SDSU, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Woodland Hills.
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FARMER BOYS: In contest that runs through July 9: Prove you're restaurant's No. 1 fan, and you could win a $500 Farmer Boys gift card. Enter by: following @farmerboysfood; post photo/video sharing how long you’ve been a Farmer Boys fan and why you’re the ultimate fan; tag @farmerboysfood; use hashtag #farmerboysultimatefan in the post. Check out Facebook for details. And back-by-popular-demand through August are Hog Heaven Breakfast Burrito & Chicken Caesar Salad. Locales throughout Southern California.
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GELSON'S MARKETS: Fire up the grill & enjoy such 4th of July Specials as: Exclusive Bone-In USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef® New York Strip Steak for special price of $24.99/pound; Fresh Pork Baby Back Ribs for $7.99/pound; Wahlburgers Certified Angus Beef® Chuck Brisket Blend or Craft Blend Burgers & Sliders for $13.99 each. Gelson’s also offering July 4 deals on varieties of ice cream, pops, yogurt bars & more. Website here for more info. Stores throughout SoCal listed here.
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KRISPY KREME: To sweeten festivities is "Go Fourth and Enjoy" doughnut collection and BOGO deal. Buy any dozen and get Original Glazed® dozen free through July 4 at participating shops. Limited-edition collection features: Freedom Ring Doughnut – glazed with icing & sprinkles to resemble flag; Patriotic Sprinkled Ring Doughnut with patriotic sprinkles; Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut with Strawberry KREME™ & gold stars; Patriotic Eagle Doughnut with Cookies & KREME™ filling & patriotic eagle sugar piece. Krispy Kreme also offers 20 red, white and blue Fourth of July mini flag doughnuts in special star-spangled box. Info here. Find shops near you here.
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KURA REVOLVING SUSHI BAR: An Independence Day special runs July 1-5 (while supplies last and dine-in only) offering Dorayaki (Japanese-style pancakes) in such varieties as: Matcha Ice Cream Dorayaki (with red bean paste filling wrapped in fluffy dorayaki); Vanilla Ice Cream Dorayaki (with red bean paste in dorayaki); and Red Bean & Cream Cheese Dorayaki (red bean paste and cream cheese filling). Check website here for info. Locations throughout California.
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LAS BRISAS: Enjoy July 4th Saturday & Sunday weekend brunch (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or reserve dinner on Sunday for cliffside dining & fireworks views. And keep it old-school, patriotic-style with Las Brisas’ Old Fashioned ($16), made with Four Roses Bourbon, bitters, and garnished with an orange twist. Located at 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. See here for menu & booking info.
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PORTILLO’S: The hot dog & burger chain is launching summer swag, that includes new children’s book, "G is for Giardiniera" ($15), that teaches ABCs with photos of Chocolate Cake, Hot Dogs, Sport Peppers & more. Proceeds go to The Heart of Portillo’s Fund, a non-profit supporting team members facing financial hardships. Order online. Locations at 8390 La Palma Ave., Buena Park and 12840 Day St., Moreno Valley.
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QUIZNOS: Offers.com reports that from July 3 through July 5, all Quiznos Toasty Points members who purchase The Big Easy Muffuletta will receive a free sub. Follow the links for details. Location finder here.
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RANDY'S DONUTS: Returning for sixth year in a row are Randy's 4th of July Donuts: "Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Raised Donuts," covered with blue vanilla icing and patriotic sprinkles. Available at all locations at $2.85-2.95/donut, or order in advance online here. Stores in Inglewood, Downey, Pasadena, Torrance, El Segundo & Costa Mesa.
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RUBIO'S: A Fourth of July weekend deal runs Friday, July 2 through Monday, July 5, offering two entrees for $15 or four entrees for $30 for orders placed online or via the app. Use coupon code MKTG1148 at checkout for two-entree deal or four entrées' coupon code is MKTG1149. Coupons posted here. Location finder here.
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SEASONS 52: Indulge in "Rosé All Day, All Summer," a seasonally inspired, curated menu with such rosé-inspired cocktails as Sparkling Strawberry Rosé, made with vodka, strawberry preserves, lemon and topped with sparkling Janzs Brut Rosé. And for takeout feasts serving four to six: "Summer Green Box" is three-course, dinner to-go with roasted salmon & Korean BBQ glaze, or beef tenderloin, with salad, green beans or corn, lemon parsley potatoes and six Mini Indulgence desserts. Visit here to order. Locales in Costa Mesa, Sacramento and San Diego UTC.
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SGT. PEPPERONI'S PIZZA STORE: Just in time for the Fourth, the limited-time "All-American Pie." The cheeseburger-inspired pie, created by partner Stan Frazier, features house-made “spread,” cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, ground beef, diced tomatoes, lettuce and a Heinz ketchup drizzle. Available for dining and takeout through August at Sgt. Pepps locations at 2300 SE Bristol St., Newport Beach and 26601 Aliso Creek Road in Aliso Viejo. Ordering info here.
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SOLITA TACOS: Mark the Fourth with popular, weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., also available for takeout or delivery. And don't miss the summer-y Watermelon Margarita, made with crushed watermelon, 100% blue agave tequila blanco and fresh lime. Info & reservation links here. Locations: 7631 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach; and 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia.
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SUSHI ROKU: Fourth of July takeout & delivery specials include: Sushi Family Pack (serves four/$109) with edamame, miso soup, sushi & rolls; Hot Family Pack (for four/$109) with edamame, shrimp, Japanese fried chicken, Wagyu Gyoza, garlic green beans, chicken & fried rice; Signature Pack with Sushi Family Pack ($178/serves four or more) including shishito peppers, spicy cucumber, edamame, carpaccio plate & sushi; and Signature Pack with Hot Family Pack ($178 for four or more) includes peppers, cucumber, edamame, carpaccio plate plus Family Hot Pack; and Allstar Specialty Roll Pack ($95 for four) with all your favorite rolls! Follow link here for ordering info. Locations in Newport Beach, Pasadena and Santa Monica.
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THE PIE HOLE: Nothing is more patriotic-Americana than good ol' apple pie. So treat your family to "Mom’s Apple Crumble," from Pie Hole, voted “Top 12 Best Pies in America” and “24 of The Most Delicious Pies in America.” Available by slice, whole pie, as two-bite Pie Hole or as Apple Crumble Caramel Pie Pint (mixed with ice cream). Order for pick-up or delivery online at thepieholela.com or at nearby store. Shops in Hollywood, LA Arts District, Pasadena, Santa Monica Gelson’s Bakery & Orange.
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YOGURTLAND: Score $4 off online orders of $15 or more on Fourth with promo code JULY4 at checkout at yogurt-land.com/order or mobile app. Offer is for food or beverage purchases only at participating locales and not valid for gift cards or third-party delivery orders. Find shops here.
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