It’s possible to dine out for $10 to $20, according to restaurant chains offering lunch and dinner specials.
Some offers are for half sandwiches, but most include sides and a drink.
Here are some current offers announced on chains’ websites, social media or news releases. Prices may vary by location.
Eureka!: Seven $13 lunch specials at this Redlands-based craft burger chain include an American burger with Swiss cheese, fish and chips, a fish taco, blackened shrimp tacos, a grilled chicken club and a poke bowl. eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Norms: Fuel Up Meals available Monday through Friday start at $9.99 for soup, salad and garlic toast. Country fried chicken with eggs and pancakes go for $11.99, and fried shrimp with fries, coleslaw and soup or salad costs $13.99. norms.com
Polly’s Pies: All-American Classics, available through Sept. 7, include the Pollyburger, a chicken salad sandwich and tuna salad sandwich for $12.99.
Polly’s signature Banberry Pie, made with strawberries and banana cream filling, currently sells whole for $14.99.
The chain’s Lunch & Munch menu has new items such as a half chicken salad or prime rib French dip sandwiches. Meals start at $13 and include a beverage and a cookie. They are available 11 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. daily.
Family meals for $40 include chicken pie, meatloaf, turkey and Alfredo penne pasta. pollyspies.com
Red Robin: A build-your-own Dinner Double Feature at $17.99 after 4 .p.m. It includes two half entrées, one Bottomless side and a choice of appetizer or dessert. Options include chicken strips, ribs and crispy fried shrimp.
The casual chain has relaunched its happy hour menu with $5-$7 items that include Crispy Fried Pickles, Queso Fundido, Mini Corn Dogs and five-count bone-in wings. Drinks include 16-ounce domestic drafts and small margaritas.
Big Yummm combos are still available starting at $9.99. redrobin.com
The Habit Burger & Grill: Current Gotta Habit Box Deals include a half Santa Barbara Char, the chain’s signature burger on sourdough bread, or a half California Chicken sandwich with choice of side and a drink for $9. A box with a choice of chicken wraps goes for $10.
Gotta Habit deals include BBQ Chicken Wraps, Chicken Caesar Wraps and Chicken Avocado Ranch Wraps for $5 each.
The Habit is currently promoting Korean-flavored chicken and burgers by celebrity guest chef Jet Tila. habitburger.com