12 Ways to Slice Your Next Restaurant Check in Half

These tips will help you cut restaurant costs by up to 50 percent, if not more.

Karla Bowsher • September 30, 2018

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Americans love to eat out — but the resulting damage to their budget can cause a lot of indigestion.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to slash your restaurant spending. These tips can help you cut the cost of eating out by more than half.

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DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Best Buy Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it on the Best Buy website website.) Like last year, doorbusters begin on Thanksgiving day — "all day" online and at 5 pm local time in stores; additional in-store only doorbusters are available on Black Friday at 8 am local time. Meanwhile, hundreds of Early Black Friday Deals are live now, and will be through November 11.

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The Newegg Black Friday Sale is now live, with discounts on laptops, peripherals, electronics, gaming, and more. Most deals qualify for free shipping, and additional on-page coupons yield extra savings on select items. Sale ends November 24.

Newegg Black Friday Sale

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Updated: 15 hr 58 min ago

Walmart discounts a selection of items via its Holiday Deals Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee, or get free shipping with orders of $35 or more. A couple of best bets:

Zmodo meShare 1080p Mini Wireless Camera 2-Pack for $39.99 ($10 off)

SentrySafe Fireproof Safe and Waterproof Safe for $89.97 (low by $18)

Walmart also recently announced plans for Black Friday. Check out our top picks from the Walmart Black Friday ad.

Walmart Holiday Deals Sale

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Updated: 1 week 4 days ago

Walmart discounts a selection of apparel, home items, electronics, toys, and more as part of its Pre-Black Friday Deals. Choose in-store pickup to dodge the $5.97 shipping fee, or bag free shipping on orders of $50 or more. A couple of best bets:

Lifetime 44" Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop for $79.99 ($50 off)

Sceptre 50" 1080p LED Flat HD Television for $199.99 ($20 low)

Walmart Pre-Black Friday Deals

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Walmart discounts a selection of clearance items in its Fall Clearance Sale. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee, or get free shipping with orders of $35 or more. A couple of best bets:

iView Maximus III 12" Touch 2-in-1 Laptop for $129 ($70 off)

Sceptre 43" 1080p Flat LED HD Television for $179.99 $169.99 ($46 off)

Walmart Fall Clearance

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Updated: 1 week 6 days ago

Lululemon We Made Too Much Sale Deals from $9 + free shipping

Lululemon discounts a selection of women's and men's apparel and accessories in its We Made Too Much sale sections. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Men's shorts start from $29, women's tops from $29, women's yoga pants from $69, and men's jackets from $79.

Note: These items are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.

Lululemon We Made Too Much Sale Deals from $9 + free shipping

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Updated: 3 days 5 hr ago

Costco discounts a selection of major household appliances during its Holiday Appliance Sale. (Prices are as marked for Costco members; non-members pay a 5% surcharge. Many discounts are for members only.) Plus, most items receive free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts at $1.99.

Costco Holiday Appliance Sale

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Updated: 2 weeks 4 days ago

That Daily Deal Black Friday Stupid Deals Access for free

As one of its daily deals, That Daily Deal offers access to its Black Friday Extreme Stupid Good Deals for free. That's tied with our September mention, a $5 savings, and the best deal we could find. Through November 25, you'll receive access to exclusive rapid-fire deals, and everything you order during this time will be shipped together. Deal ends November 20.

Note: Although this is a free offer, you will need to enter credit card information to get this deal.

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Updated: 1 day 12 hr ago

Samsung Early Access Black Friday TV Sale: Up to $1500 off + free shipping

Samsung takes up to $1,500 off a selection of QLED TVs and Frame TVs during its Early Access Black Friday TV Sale. (Most are at around $600 off.) Plus, these orders receive free shipping.

Not the deal you're looking for? Check out our Black Friday TV deal predictions to find out what kind of sales you can expect in the next few weeks.

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Updated: 2 weeks 4 days ago

Used Rolex Men's Watches at Ashford: Up to 57% off + free shipping

Ashford takes up to 57% off a selection of used Rolex men's watches, with prices starting from $3,900. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. A couple of best bets, with prices compared to the price of a used unit elsewhere:

Used Rolex Men's Datejust 36 Watch for $4,700 ($1,499 low)

Used Rolex Men's Explorer II Watch for $5,600 ($199 low)

Note: A 1-year Ashford warranty is included.

Used Rolex Men's Watches at Ashford: Up to 57% off + free shipping

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Updated: 2 weeks 6 days ago

Energizer LED Swivel Light Bar for $3 + pickup at Lowe's

With stock and price varying by ZIP code and for in-store pickup only, Lowe's offers the Energizer LED Swivel Light Bar for $3.05. That's $15 off and the lowest price we could find. It features two 180° rotating LEDs, a magnetic back, and built-in kickstand. Deal ends December 19.

Energizer LED Swivel Light Bar for $3 + pickup at Lowe's

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Updated: 1 week 2 days ago

Udemy offers the Learn to Code with Ruby Course for $11.99. Coupon code "RUBYONE" makes it free. That's a savings of $200 off list price. It features over 30 hours of coding lectures.

Learn to Code with Ruby for free

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Updated: September 24, 2018

Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter from $300 + free shipping

Costco offers its members the Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter for $299.99 with free shipping. (Non-members pay $15 extra.) That's the lowest price we could find by $100. It features an LED headlight, LCD display, 16mph max speed, and carrying handle.

Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter from $300 + free shipping

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Updated: 1 week 3 days ago

Michael Kors Thanksgiving Sale: Up to 50% off + free shipping

Michael Kors cuts up to 50% off select items during its Thanksgiving Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, KorsVIP members receive free shipping. (Not a member? It's free to join.) Deal ends November 26. A couple of best bets:

Michael Michael Kors Women's Elaine Leather Open-Toe Boots for $79.09 (low by $3)

Michael Michael Kors Selby Medium Crossgrain Leather Satchel for $156.45 (pictured, $142 off)

Michael Kors Thanksgiving Sale: Up to 50% off + free shipping

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Updated: 11 hr 38 min ago

Jos. A. Bank Men's Corduroy Soft Jacket for $20 + free shipping

Today only, Jos. A. Bank offers its Jos. A. Bank Men's Reserve Collection Traditional Fit Corduroy Soft Jacket in Navy or Cinnamon for $19.98 with free shipping. That's $180 off list and the one of the lowest prices we've seen for a sportcoat from Jos. A. Bank. It's available in sizes M to XXL, however, big & tall sizes are also available.

Jos. A. Bank Men's Corduroy Soft Jacket for $20 + free shipping

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Updated: 13 hr 35 min ago

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JCPenney Black Friday Early Access: Deals from $10 + free shipping w/ $49

JCPenney discounts a selection of items for its Black Friday Early Access Sale, with deals starting from $9.99. Discounts include 25% off Nike shoes, 50% off Disney Collection deluxe toys, and 50% off women's pajama sets. Plus, grab select diamond jewelry for $25. Shipping adds $8.95, but orders of $49 or more bag free shipping. (Ship-to-store pickup is also available for $3.95 or free for most orders over $25.) Some exclusions apply.

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Updated: 1 day 6 hr ago

Jos. A. Bank Men's Quarter-Zip Merino Sweater for $20 + free shipping

Ending today, Jos. A. Bank offers the Jos. A. Bank Men's Reserve Collection Quarter-Zip Merino Wool Blend Sweater in several colors for $19.98 with free shipping. That's $110 off and the lowest price we could find. It's available in select sizes from S to XL.

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Updated: 13 hr 14 min ago

Nike at Nordstrom Rack: Up to 80% off + free shipping w/ $100

Nordstrom Rack takes up to 80% off a selection of Nike men's, women's, and kids' shoes and apparel. (Many prices drop in-cart; others are as marked.) Shipping starts at $7.95, but orders of $100 or more qualify for free shipping. A couple of best bets:

Nike Women's Tanjun Premium Sneakers for $38.84 + $8 s&h ($36 off)

Nike Men's AeroLoft Golf HyperAdapt Jacket for $136.97 + $0 s&h (pictured, $93 off)

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Updated: 16 hr 53 min ago

Sunham Soft Spun Cotton Towels from $1 + free s&h w/beauty item

Macy's discounts a selection of Sunham Soft Spun Cotton Towels in several colors, as listed below. Pad your order with a beauty item (they start at $3) to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $10.95. That's up to $11 off list and the lowest price we could find. The deals, ending November 24:

Sunham Soft Spun Cotton Wash Towel for $1 ($5 off)

Sunham Soft Spun Cotton Hand Towel for $1.99 ($8 off)

Sunham Soft Spun Cotton Bath Towel for $2.99 ($11 off)

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Updated: 3 days 5 hr ago

UB Tech Men's Travel Pants from $15 + free shipping

Costco offers its members the UB Tech Men's Travel Pants in several colors (Tan pictured) for $14.97 with free shipping. (Non-members pay an extra 75 cents.) That's the best deal we could find by $5. They're available in select waist sizes from 32 to 36 40 and lengths 30 to 36.

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Panda Express takes 35% off online orders of any Family Feast Meal via coupon code "35YEARS". That's a savings of around $11 for a regular-priced meal, which includes three large entrees and two large sides. (Additional charges apply for premium entrees.) This offer is only valid for online orders. Deal ends December 31.

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Refurb Bose Solo 5 Soundbar for $100 + free shipping

Bose via eBay offers its refurbished Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System for $99.95 with free shipping. That's $99 under the lowest price we could find for a new unit. It features optical, coaxial, and 3.5mm inputs, and includes a remote control.

Note: A 1-year Bose warranty is included.

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Updated: 2 days 7 hr ago

Ashford Black Friday Sale: Up to 92% off + free shipping

Ashford takes up to 92% off a selection of men's and women's watches during its Black Friday Sale. Plus, all orders bag free shipping. Discounted brands include Bulgari, Movado, Coach, Rado, and Seiko. Deal ends November 26.

Ashford Black Friday Sale: Up to 92% off + free shipping

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Updated: 10 hr 55 min ago

Marvel offers 10 Landmark Stan Lee Comics for free (to read online). That saves you around $2 per comic compared to buying these issues on Comixology. Each issue celebrates a milestone in the late legend's career, from his first writing, through the establishment of his most famous characters, and even his late-career collaboration with Moebius.

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LEGO Architecture Eiffel Tower for $21 + pickup at Walmart

Walmart offers the LEGO Architecture The Eiffel Tower for $20.99. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee. That's $8 under our May mention and the lowest price we've seen. (It's the best deal today by $14.) This 321-piece set stands 12" tall when fully constructed.

LEGO Architecture Eiffel Tower for $21 + pickup at Walmart

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Updated: 2 hr 29 min ago

Macy's discounts more than 20,000 items as part of its Black Friday Preview Sale. Alternatively, take an extra 10% to 20% off many other items sitewide via coupon code "SCORE" or $10 off orders of $25 or more via "SCORE25". (Items eligible for coupons are marked on product pages.) Pad your order with a beauty item (eligible items start at $2.25) to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $10.95, or get free shipping with orders of $99 or more. Some exclusions apply. Deal ends November 20.

Macy's Black Friday Preview Sale

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Updated: 5 days 8 hr ago

The Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale is now live, with savings on over 300 items. Many discounts require an Ace Rewards membership, which is free to join. Shipping is unavailable on these items, although most can be ordered online for in-store pickup. Sale ends November 26, while a few offers last through the end of the month. Some notable deals:

Stanley Hand Tools for $2.99 (limit 4, ends 11/30, price low of up to $7)

Living Accents 10,000 BTU Patio Heater for $59.99 ($13 price low)

DeWalt 20V Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit for $149.99 (price low by $30)

Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale

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Updated: 5 days 11 hr ago

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Fry's Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view the Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Ads on the Fry's website.) Doorbusters begin on Thanksgiving day at 9 am in-store and last through 1 pm; on Black Friday, the sale runs from 6 am to 9 pm.

Fry's Black Friday Sale

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Updated: 3 days 2 hr ago

If you can't wait until Black Friday madness begins, you can take a look back at some of the best deals of the last week, and indulge yourself a little early:

LG 86" 4K HDR LED UHD Smart TV w/ $250 Dell Gift Card for $2,497 + free s&h

Gildan Men's V-Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack for $10.17 + pickup at Walmart

Serta Mattresses at Sam's Club from $398 + free s&h

Patagonia Men's Nano Puff Jacket for $138.99 w/ free s&h

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Updated: 3 days 9 hr ago

We've added a "leaked" version of the Lowe's Black Friday Ad to our DealNews Black Friday Ads page. (If you're antsy, its Black Friday Deals Now Sale features discounts on hundreds of items — that expire on November 21.)

Every year, DealNews covers rumored (i.e., "leaked") Black Friday ads. These ads should be treated with skepticism — the content could be inaccurate, incomplete, or even worse, fake. (As such, they fall outside of our Editorial Promise.) These leaked ads will be followed up with confirmed ads once they're officially released.

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Updated: 5 days 6 hr ago

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