AARP Restaurant Discounts in 2024
The average American consumer spends $3,639 a year on food outside of the home, according to the latest 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). AARP members get discounts at both national chain restaurants like Papa John’s, as well as local restaurants. Some discounts are as high as 25 percent, although the majority are around 10 percent. On this page, we’ll give you a rundown of how much you can save at restaurants with an AARP membership.
AARP Restaurant Discounts
AARP offers discounts at over 20 chain restaurants, plus more restaurants near you. Most discounts are 10 percent, although they could be as high as 20 percent at some chain restaurants like Papa John’s, or up to 25 percent at local restaurants.
Company | AARP Discount |
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Auntie Anne’s | 10% |
Bonefish Grill | 10% |
Carrabba’s Italian Grill | 10% |
Cinnabon | 10% |
Denny’s | 15% |
Jamba | 10% |
Landry’s Inc Restaurants (includes Joe’s Crab Shack, McCormick & Schmick’s, etc.) | 10% |
McAlister’s Deli | 10% |
Moe’s Southwest Grill | 10% |
Outback Steakhouse | 10% |
Papa John’s | 20% |
Schlotzsky’s | 10% |
The Oceanaire Seafood Room | 10% |
Local restaurants | Varies |
Auntie Anne’s AARP Discount
AARP members can get 10 percent off any in-store, online, or in-app orders from participating Auntie Anne’s. To join, create or sign into your Auntie Anne’s rewards account and enter your AARP membership number.
Bonefish Grill AARP Discount
You can save 10 percent on food and nonalcoholic beverages at Bonefish Grill. However, while you can use this discount for meals in the restaurant as well as curbside carryout orders, you can’t use it for delivery or catering. To get the discount, give the waiter your AARP membership card along with your payment method, or, while ordering pickup, say you have an AARP membership and give your number over the phone.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill AARP Discount
Similarly, you can save 10 percent at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, but only on food and nonalcoholic beverages. Additionally, you can only apply the discount for dine-in meals or curbside pickup, not delivery or catering. Present your AARP card with your check or give your number over the phone to get this discount.
Cinnabon AARP Discount
Join Cinnabon Rewards and enter your AARP membership number to get 10 percent off any type of order from participating Cinnabon stores. This discount applies to in-app, online, or in-person purchases.
Denny’s AARP Discount
Denny’s offers AARP members 15 percent off any breakfast items or diner classics, for up to $10 off your order. Give your AARP membership card at checkout, or mention it over the phone for pickup orders.
Jamba AARP Discount
Enter your AARP membership number on your Jamba Rewards account to save 10 percent at participating Jamba stores. You can use this discount on in-store, online, and in-app orders.
Landry’s Inc. Restaurants AARP Discount
By giving your waiter your AARP membership card or saying it over the phone for pickup orders, you can save 10 percent across all of Landry’s restaurants, which include:
- Aquarium
- Babin’s Seafood House
- Brick House Tavern + Tap
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
- Cadillac Bar
- Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
- Chart House
- Clinkerdagger
- Claim Jumper
- Fish Tales
- Columbus Fish Market
- Cutters Crabhouse
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- The Flying Dutchman
- Gandy Dancer
- Grand Concourse
- Grotto Downtown
- Grotto Ristorante
- Jake’s Famous Crawfish
- Jake’s Grill
- Joe’s Crab Shack
- Joe’s Burger Bar
- Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse
- King Ranch Texas Kitchen
- Landry’s Seafood House
- Maggie Bluffs
- Mai Tai Bar
- McCormick & Kuleto’s
- McCormick & Schmick’s
- Mitchell’s Fish Market
- Mitchell’s Steakhouse
- Palisade
- Peohe’s
- Portland City Grill
- Rainforest Café
- River Crab
- Rusty Pelican
- Saltgrass Steak House
- Scott’s Bar & Grill
- Simon & Seafort’s Saloon & Grill
- Skates On The Bay
- Stanley & Seafort’s
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room
- Willie G’s Seafood
- Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks
This discount only applies to food and nonalcoholic beverages.
McAlister’s Deli AARP Discount
Get 10 percent off orders from McAlister’s Deli by entering your AARP membership number in your McAlister’s Rewards account. This discount will apply to any purchases you make in the app, on the website, or in person. However, not all locations participate in this discount.
Moe’s Southwest Grill AARP Discount
You can save 10 percent by linking your AARP membership with your Moe Rewards account. This discount applies to any orders placed online, in the app, or in person at participating locations.
Outback Steakhouse AARP Discount
AARP members can save 10 percent at Outback Steakhouse by presenting their cards with their checks, or over the phone for pickup orders. This discount only applies to food and nonalcoholic beverages. Not every location offers curbside carryout, and this discount doesn't apply to catering or delivery orders.
Papa John’s AARP Discount
Papa John’s has the highest AARP discount we’ve seen: 20 percent off online orders. However, this discount only applies to menu items and not delivery fees. To access the coupon, log in to your AARP account.
Schlotzsky’s AARP Discount
You can get 10 percent off any order from Schlotzsky’s at participating locations, or orders placed online or in the app. Add your AARP membership number to your Schlotzsky’s Rewards account to participate.
Local Restaurants AARP Discount
Aside from these national chains, AARP offers discounts at local restaurants near you in the following categories:
- Casual dining
- Desserts and snacks
- Fast food
- Fine dining
Just go on the AARP restaurants page and enter your ZIP code. You can also filter by in-store or online orders, or sort by distance to find the nearest location to you. For example, when we performed the search for Providence, Rhode Island, we found discounts from restaurants like Sicilia’s Pizzeria, Nami, and the Plaza Bar & Kitchen, all up to 25 percent off.
Is an AARP Membership Worth It?
An AARP membership is worth it for the restaurant discount alone. Let’s take that BLS datapoint, the fact that the average American spends $3,639 on food out of the home each year. The most common restaurant discount from AARP is 10 percent, although they could be higher. But being conservative, we can conclude that an AARP membership, which costs only $12 for the first year, can save you about $364 at restaurants alone, paying for itself more than 30 times over. Not to mention the other AARP discounts, like discounts on hotels, rental cars, travel, and other categories. The AARP discount will pay for itself many times over if you take advantage of your membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much of a discount does AARP get you at Denny’s?
AARP members get 15 percent off pickup and dine-in orders at Denny’s, for a maximum discount of $10 or less.
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Does Cracker Barrel offer an AARP discount?
No, Cracker Barrel does not offer a discount for AARP members.
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What is the AARP discount at Outback?
The AARP discount at Outback is 10 percent off dine-in or curbside pickup orders of food and nonalcoholic beverages. However, the discount is not available for catering or delivery orders, and not all locations offer curbside pickup.
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Does Carrabbas give AARP discounts?
Yes, Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers AARP members a 10 percent discount on nonalcoholic beverages and food, which applies to both dine-in and curbside pickup meals. It does not apply to delivery or catering orders.
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Do AARP members get discounts on groceries?
Yes, AARP members get the following discounts on groceries:
- Daily Harvest: $50 off a first order of nine items or more and 10 percent off future orders of “complete meal solutions.”
- Naked Wines: $120 offer and free shipping on your first customized wine order
- Silver Cuisine: 25 percent off your first meal delivery of $99 or more
These are all e-commerce food and alcohol delivery companies, however. As of July, 2024, AARP does not offer discounts at in-person grocery stores like Giant or Acme.