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From fine dining to fast food, discounts range between 10 to 15 percent off.

En español | There are a few major perks to aging, like retiring, traveling or finally having the time to follow your dream. There also are some little perks, like age-based discounts. When you think senior discount, you may think you have to be age 60 or 65 to be eligible. But there are lots of discounts available for those 55 and older.

Here’s a list of 56 locations offering dining discounts and free drinks to older customers across the country — AARP member discounts included.

From fine dining to fast food, discounts range between 10 to 15 percent off. But before you venture out, call ahead and make sure the discount is still being offered.

56 Dining Discounts for Older Adults

1. A&W Restaurants: 10 percent discount, amount may vary by location
2. Applebee's: Golden Apple Card program discounts range from 10 to 15 percent
3. Arby's: 10 percent; some offer a discounted soft drink
4. Back Yard Burgers: Free soft drink with meal
5. Ben & Jerry's: 10 percent discount at most locations to customers over 60
6. Bennigan's: Discounts vary by location and are available to customers over 60
7. Big Boy Restaurants: Varying discounts to customers over 60.
8. Bonanza Steakhouse: $1 off on Wednesdays
9. Bonefish Grill: AARP discount of 10 percent
10. Boston Market: Most locations offer a discount to customers over 65
11. Bruster's: Kid at Heart cards offer 25 cents off future purchases
12. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: AARP discount of 10 percent
13. Burger King: 10 percent off and additional discounts on coffee and soft drinks
14. Captain D's: Various locations offer discounts to customers over 62 on certain days
15. Carrabba's Italian Grill: AARP discount of 10 percent
16. Cicis Pizza: 10 percent discount to customers 60 and over, some offer a free drink with the buffet
17. Charley's Crab Grand Rapids: AARP discount of 10 percent
18. Charley's Crab Palm Beach: AARP discount of 10 percent
19. Chart House: AARP discount of 10 percent
20. Chili's: 10 percent discount for customers 55 and over
21. Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon: AARP discount of 10 percent
22. Dairy Queen: 10 percent discount, some also offer free small drinks to 55 and over
23. Denny's: AARP discount of 10 percent
    
24. Einstein Bros. Bagels: 60 and over receive 10 percent off a baker's dozen of bagels
25. El Pollo Loco: 10 percent discount with a maximum value of $1 for 60 and up
26. Fisherman's Wharf: AARP discount of 10 percent
27. Fuddruckers: 10 percent off a burger and side
28. Gandy Dancer: AARP discount of 10 percent
29. Golden Corral: Early Bird Senior Special for customers 60 and over
30. Grand Concourse: AARP discount of 10 percent
31. Hardee's: Some locations offer 33 cent soft drinks, others provide a 10 percent discount
32. IHOP: Offer a 55+ menu with discounted prices
33. Jack in the Box: Some spots offer up to 20 percent off
34. KFC: 5 to 10 percent discount; some offer a free small drink with meal purchase
35. Krispy Kreme: 10 percent off to customers over 50, but varies by location
36. Landry's, Inc. Restaurants: AARP discount of 10 percent
37. Landry's Seafood: AARP discount of 10 percent
38. McCormick & Schmick's: AARP discount of 10 percent
39. McDonald's: Offer discounted beverages or free coffee
40. Meriwether's: AARP discount of 10 percent
41. Outback Steakhouse: AARP discount of 10 percent
42. Rainforest Cafe: AARP discount of 10 percent
43. Red Sushi Hibachi & Grill: AARP discount of 10 percent
44. River Crab Blue Water Inn: AARP discount of 10 percent
45. Saltgrass Steak House: AARP discount of 10 percent
46. Shoney's: 10 percent discount for customers 60 and older
47. Sonic: 10 percent discount or complimentary soft drink to 60 and older
48. Steak 'n Shake: 10 percent discount to diners over 50
49. sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt: AARP discount of 10 percent
50. Taco Bell: 65 and older receive 5 percent off their meal and a free soft drink
51. The Oceanaire Seafood Room: AARP discount of 10 percent
52. TCBY: 10 percent discount to customers 55 and over
53. Whataburger: Offers free soft drinks to customers over 55
54. White Castle: 62 and over can get sliders, fries and more at 10 percent off
55. Willie G's Seafood & Steaks: AARP discount of 10 percent

Looking for more deals? Check out 10 Places to Ask for a Discount and AARP Member Advantages for special money-saving offers on travel, entertainment, shopping and more.

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