8 Restaurant Chains With the Best Lunch Deals

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Known for its unique Pizookie dessert and craft beer, BJ's serves a variety of $13 lunch specials Monday through Friday starting at 11 a.m.

Outback Steakhouse

Get lunch servings of famous menu items including Grilled Chicken on the Barbie, Bloomin' Fried Chicken, and Coconut Shrimp at this franchise of steakhouses with an Australian flavor.

Ruby Tuesday

This casual dining restaurant chain advertises daily specials and has lunch specials till 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. On "Hump Day," you can choose to pay $7.99 for the Endless Garden Bar, which is essentially the salad bar.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

If you're craving Italian food, Carrabba's might have everything you need to satisfy your craving. A number of lunch specials from the Italian-American restaurant chain start at $11.99, though actual costs may differ.

Olive Garden

Though the restaurant business Olive Garden is most known for its homemade pasta dishes and other Italian-inspired options, it also offers some interesting lunch specials.

Cracker Barrel

Visit Cracker Barrel for a variety of lunch specials offered throughout lunchtime. The restaurant chain not only offers daily deals, but on Fridays and weekends, there are also a few additional promotions.

Panera Bread

Value Duets are another option that some may argue is ideal for a modest midday lunch, even though Panera Bread still offers its well-known "You Pick Two" meal bargain every single day.

TGI Fridays

The restaurant company TGI Fridays offers ten distinct entrée options as part of its "10 for $10" Value Menu. On the other hand, the menu actually has twelve alternatives.