These guests were given the option of selecting from a list of appetizers, entrees and soufflés to create a unique meal. Depending on the main entrée, some diners saved up to 50 percent on a three-course meal that included pan-seared halibut or roasted rack of New Zealand lamb.

Salt Creek Grille also continuously updates its Facebook page with deals and sends e-mail blasts to its rewards club members.

The latter program allows guests to register online to receive a card which earns points with each dollar spent. One offer: a free pepper bacon burger for any diner who brought in a canned good. The restaurant also mails regular customers coupons.

These social media deals work to get diners like Huntington Beach resident Marty Wheeler, 62, to try new restaurants. Contact the writer: nluna ocregister. com or Checkout my fast food blog at ocregister. Grilled wild Salmon fillet from The Cellar's regular menu. Show Caption.

By Nancy Luna nluna scng. com Orange County Register. Share this: Click to share on Facebook Opens in new window Click to share on Twitter Opens in new window Click to share on Reddit Opens in new window Click to print Opens in new window.

Newsroom Guidelines News Tips Contact Us Report an Error. More in News. Krazy Jakes, which is located on Boston Road across from Spec Pond, answers at Both donuts are finished with sprinkles and are available in either heart-shaped or traditional round versions.

The Enfield location, which is on Elm Street just east of the I interchange, is the first in Connecticut; there are Massachusetts locations currently operating in Boston and Marlboro.

The sundae is made with strawberry ice cream and topped with hot fudge. Ramen bowls will be available in meat, veggie, and vegan formats; non-alcoholic beverages will be available along with the full lineup of Four Phantoms beers and ale.

Ramen bowls can be reserved online at Four Phantoms website. The luncheon event, which starts at a. Reservations can be made by calling The event is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. Just in time for Lent, Miami-based Burger King has introduced a new, limited-time only fish sandwich to its menu.

The Fiery Big Fish, which will be available at participating locations starting February 14, features a deep-fried fish filet finished with a spicy glaze before being garnished with lettuce, tartar sauce and pickles.

The sandwich is assembled on a brioche-style bun. Burger King is also sponsoring a Million Dollar Whopper Contest, a competition that awards prizes for the best new Whopper suggestion.

Contest rules are available at an AI-powered site, bk. The Brass Rail Meetinghouse in Southwick will be holding its Winter Showcase on Sunday, Feb. The Showcase offers the opportunity to tour the facility and meet with vendors who support weddings and other functions held at the Brass Rail.

For more details, contact the Brass Rail Meetinghouse at Robert can be reached online at OffTheMenuGuy aol.

Pizza Hut is offering customers a selection of items for $7 apiece if they buy two. | Image courtesy of Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut is going for the Enjoy reasonably priced, top-notch restaurant meals with our favorite lunch and dinner deals across the city New data from Circana finds that consumer use of deals at restaurants grew by 8% year-over-year in Q1 as inflation fatigue sets in

Video

Value-conscious restaurant specials - Fazoli's is serving up variety and value with its newest 5 Under $5 promotion. From classic Italian favorites to delectable new baked dishes Pizza Hut is offering customers a selection of items for $7 apiece if they buy two. | Image courtesy of Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut is going for the Enjoy reasonably priced, top-notch restaurant meals with our favorite lunch and dinner deals across the city New data from Circana finds that consumer use of deals at restaurants grew by 8% year-over-year in Q1 as inflation fatigue sets in

While those findings pertain mostly to the fast-food sector, the restaurant industry as whole is struggling to stop profit-eroding discounts.

Since late , restaurants have offered a host of deals and discounts aimed at value-conscious foodies. Bars have also stepped up specials, extending Happy Hours and offering bargain prices on premium burgers and appetizers.

Hit hard by the recession, The Cellar has offered various menu deals to attract diners over the past year. At the Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, a more aggressive happy hour was introduced to lure diners. Regular happy hour takes place in the bar from p. The happy hour menu offers steep discounts on beverages and appetizers and has been successful throughout the recession, said Tim McCune, co-founder of Salt Creek Grille.

A popular tool being used by restaurants and deal-seekers is the E-club — an email list that diners join to receive exclusive tips on new menu items and specials. Many of these deals are also being distributed through social media pages such as Facebook and Twitter, where restaurant fan pages have erupted over the last year.

By using these free Internet-based marketing tools, restaurants are learning that customers remain loyal if you entice them with exclusive deals. These guests were given the option of selecting from a list of appetizers, entrees and soufflés to create a unique meal. Depending on the main entrée, some diners saved up to 50 percent on a three-course meal that included pan-seared halibut or roasted rack of New Zealand lamb.

Salt Creek Grille also continuously updates its Facebook page with deals and sends e-mail blasts to its rewards club members. The latter program allows guests to register online to receive a card which earns points with each dollar spent.

One offer: a free pepper bacon burger for any diner who brought in a canned good. The restaurant also mails regular customers coupons. These social media deals work to get diners like Huntington Beach resident Marty Wheeler, 62, to try new restaurants.

Here are the three principles driving the food selection for this list:. We're looking for the best food the joint offers on a budget.

It's not about the most food you can get. It's about the best meal you can construct. It's a little bit about the most food you can get. It's a meal, right?

Also, we're not paying attention to limited-time offers that won't be around in a few weeks. Sorry, Nacho Fries and unicorn thingamajigs. Build your own combo. What to order: It's a little tricky to get the price down while filling up at your favorite mall-based restaurant.

Nonetheless, you can get pretty close, especially if you opt to skip a soda and get some water. You probably need to hydrate anyhow, right? It's pretty damn solid all things considered. While this meal is put together with menu prices, you can pretty reliably find a deep discount in the Wendy's app and occasionally even land a free burger.

Nonetheless, to get your meal, skip the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and grab two Jr. You haven't really eaten at Wendy's until you've dipped your fries in a Frosty.

The money goes to charity and you wind up getting free Frostys for an entire year. What to order: If you're looking to maximize your caloric intake for the buck, the Sausage Egg and Cheese on a croissant has a whopping calories. The bagels at Dunkin' tend to survive life before your mouth a little more intact than the croissant.

No, you aren't getting a coffee, but Dunkin' isn't fooling anyone with the name change. You still came there for the donut. What to order: Chipotle is not the go-to spot for a budget-conscious eater.

You really can't get anything there's a kid's menu. The same thing less the juice box from the adult menu costs slightly more. However, it's entirely possible if you think outside the Mountain.

Yeah, the Jamocha Shake is only available here, but these are the best damn fries in the game. It's also worth checking if they're offering anything for signing up for the Arby's email list. Sometimes handing over your email lands you a free sandwich or gyro.

What to order: If you've ever been to a White Castle or have seen a film with the words "Harold and Kumar" in the title, you know the drill. What to order: No, the Colonel still isn't bringing back the long-dead Double Down.

Though, the nuggets would substitute well and keep you in the same price range. Plus, you'd be getting those sweet, sweet sauces. Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. What to order: Jimmy John's hasn't always been the best place for a super-cheap lunch.

However, in late , JJ added the Little John. Plus, there are seven varieties of the Little John, which gives you options, but the 6 is a solid choice if you're looking to get the most out of the smaller sandwich.

The vegetarian sandwich comes with avocado, provolone, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. You're getting a lot more flavor there than with the spare Slim 5 and a few more calories than with the other Little John options. If you're ordering anything but the salt and vinegar chips, you're doing it wrong.

What to order: You're going to have a tough time pulling this one off.