EatDrinkDeals, a reports site for discount dining info, has released its yearly list of the Top 10 Dining Deals, naming Outback Steakhouse's million-steak giveaway as the number one dining deal of 201* . In August, 2011, Outback disclosed the “Great Aussie Steakout” where they guaranteed to give away a free steak dinner to the first million customers to sign up. The discount was good for a six-ounce sirloin and selection of a side dish. This was Outback's way of promoting their new wood-fired griddle menu. As well as Outback's winning deal, 2011 brought continued bargains from the fast food places and casual dining chains, with greenback menus from all of the top burger chains, happy hour bargains at the finest dining conglomerates, and BOGOs and free entrees at many casual chains. Here is the EatDrinkDeals complete list of the Top ten Dining Deals of 201* . * Million Steak Giveaway.

“1,000,000 free steaks at Outback? No contest!” announced Arnold. Dad John's was second placed with their own 1,000,000 giveaway. The No. * $2 Subs at Tube.

Tube announced December, 2011, as Purchaser Appreciation Month, and Tube offered 2 of their most well liked subs on sale for just $* . 11, 2011) with free entrees or other deals at many chain restaurants. “Applebee's, Golden Corral, Chili's, McCormick & Schmick's, and Olive Garden particularly merit awareness for free entrees for vets,” said Arnold. “What a great way to respect our vets, with a welcoming atmosphere and a free entree.” . * Red Robin's $6.99 Specials.

On several occasions in 2011 Red Robin offered one of their gourmet burger meals for just $6.9* Common price is about $* The latest example, now expired, was the $6.99 Oktoberfest Burger. These deals sometimes last a month. Clients can watch the EatDrinkDeals website or the Red Robin page for the subsequent deal. The next five Top ten Deals are repeat winners from 2010, which continued to be fabulous deals in 2011, said Arnold. Here they are : . * Upscale Cheap Cocktails Hours. Get Oysters Rockefeller for $4.95, Prime Burger for $6, Crab Cakes for $4.50, Filet Mignon Sandwich for $7, and lots of other deals . Complete details in Best Cheap Cocktails Hours of 201* . * Trattoria gift voucher bonuses.

. * Eatery Week. This annual event at many major towns permits you to visit the finest diners for a special low price, usually around $20 for lunch or $30 for dinner. Two respectable meals for $20 was a favored deal in 2010 and continued in 2011 at these places : . o Applebee's . o Chili's . o Lonestar raised their price to $25 for 2 but added a dessert and larger steak to the deal.

* Rounding out the top 10 was this sweet deal : Free Donuts for Nationwide Donut Day. This comes on the 1st Fri. of June every year. Donut Day was created to respect the Sally Army, which served numerous donuts to soldiers in wartime.

The seafood chain had wonderful deals at its LobsterFest, Shrimpfest, Crabfest, and other events across the year.

Denny's Worth Menu. Get $2 pancakes, $4 Fried Cheese Melt platter, $6 Nacho Salad, $8 Fried Shrimp platter, and more decisions.

Endless lunch deals (free refills) were offered on big occasions at Olive Garden, IHOP, Red Lobster, On the Border, and other places.

Buy one pasta dinner, get one to take home. “That's it for 201* Here's wishing that 2012 brings even better Eat Drink Deals,” expounded Arnold.

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