July 4th Restaurant Dining Deals & To-Go Specials 2021: San Diego

SAN DIEGO 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 the San Diego region.

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.

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!

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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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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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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 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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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 San Diego UTC & SDSU.

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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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LIONFISH: Enjoy a Fourth of July Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and don't miss the holiday-special cocktail: "Justice," with Absolut citron, soda, blueberry. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter at 435 Fifth Ave., Pendry San Diego. Reservation links here.

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QDOBA: Keep the holiday weekend festive & easy with new "Nacho Meal" and "Taco & Bowl" Family Meal deals, that serve five, complete with fixings. Featuring grilled adobo chicken or steak, beans & rice, signature 3-Cheese queso, pico de gallo, salsa verde or salsa roja, cheese, tortillas & large bag of chips. Follow this link for details and online ordering. Locations: Mission Valley, 1620C Camino De La Reina, San Diego; 655 S. Hope St., Los Angeles; and 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City.

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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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SALLY'S FISH HOUSE & BAR: Celebrate with family-friendly 4th of July event on San Diego's Embarcadero Boardwalk with themed buffet and fireworks viewing. Located at 1 Market Place. Details on reservations 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. Locale San Diego UTC.

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SEREA: For Fourth of July holiday, Serẽa will spotlight specialty-themed cocktails to celebrate Independence Day: "Purity" - cachaca, coconut, lime; and "Valor" - Aperol, strawberry, prosecco. Enjoy at brunch, Saturday & Sunday, July 3-4 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Website & reservation link here. Located at Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado.

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STK STEAKHOUSE: Dinners will feature "$17.76 Red, White & Blue Steak Side Specials." And take $10 off ChowNow orders of $50 for takeout and delivery when using the code STK10. Info. STK locales in San Diego at 600 F St. and at 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles.

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THE LOMA CLUB: Enjoy food & drink specials all day on the Fourth, with live music by Mark Fisher from 3 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Located at 2960 Truxtun Road, San Diego. Info here.

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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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