August is known for back-to-school deals on essentials like glue, backpacks, chic new outfits, and yes, even pizza. Across the Valley, restaurants are helping families ease into the school-year routine with promotions that make dining out a convenient—and often budget-friendly—option on busy weeknights. Other restaurants are simply looking to entice diners during the slower days of summer, with many deals lasting through Labor Day.
If you’re looking to stretch your dining dollars, this is one of the best times of year to eat out. Here are over 15 restaurants offering end-of-summer deals you should check out right now.
Back-to-School Deals for Busy Weeknights
Caldwell County BBQ
There are few things better than family-style barbecue after a long day. The “Family Meal for Four” includes a half-pound of brisket, a pound of pulled pork, and your choice of a half-pound of turkey, four ribs, or one-and-a-half jalapeño-cheddar sausage links. The $65 platter (tax and tip separate) also comes with two pint-sized sides, barbecue sauce, bread, pickles, onions, and jalapeños.
You can also customize your meal with scratch-made favorites like Aunt Susan’s Corn Casserole, Julio’s Mac & Cheese, or Lala’s Pinto Beans. It’s Central Texan BBQ for the win. Multiple locations, caldwellcountybbq.com
Ling’s Wok Shop
Most families can’t resist a “kids eat free” promotion, and Ling’s Wok Shop in Scottsdale delivers. Now through August 30, kids 12-and-under get a complimentary Kids Bento Box with any regular entree. Options are sure to please the little ones too, and include crispy chicken and wok-fired noodles. When you’re in the mood for Spicy Thai Beef or Kung Pao Beef, this one’s waiting for you. 20511 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. 100, Scottsdale,lingswokshop.com
Pita Jungle
Through the end of August kids 12 and younger also eat free at all participating locations of Pita Jungle on Saturdays. Best part, they can create their own meal, choosing between a grain or carbohydrate, a vegetable, and protein, as well as seasonal fruit and a kid-sized drink…