July 4th restaurant freebies and deals you can’t miss

You’ll need fuel before the fireworks go off on Independence Day.

Sure, cookouts are nice.

But if you don’t have time to whip up something or you’ve got other duties this holiday weekend, there are plenty of restaurants that can take care of your hunger (or snack) needs.

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Here are eight national chains that are open and are offering special July 4th promotions — so you can get into the spirit whether you’re dining inside or carrying out.

Read the fine details and specifics carefully!

Applebee’s Grill + Bar

Applebee’s 4th of July $5 Star-Spangled Sips menu includes the Blue Bahama Mama and the new All-American Mucho. (Applebee’s)

Applebee’s is offering its $5 Star-Spangled Sips promotion again for the Fourth of July — and this time there’s a new drink on the menu.

Customers get to choose from two options: the Blue Bahama Mama or the new All-American Mucho.

The Blue Bahama Mama is made from dark rum, coconut rum, blue Curaçao, a blend of passion fruit, pineapple, cherry and lime — plus a red, white and blue sugar rim. 

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The All-American Mucho is made with vodka, frozen lemonade and a red-blue layer made from strawberry and blue raspberry.

Applebee’s $5 deal is available up until Monday, July 4.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill brings back its Winter White Cosmo for the 4th of July — so customers can celebrate Christmas in July. (Bonefish Grill)

American seafood chain Bonefish Grill is bringing back its “fan favorite” Winter White Cosmo as an Independence Day sip. 

The drink, usually available during the Christmas season, is made with vodka, cointreau, elderflower liqueur, white cranberry juice, lime juice and frozen cranberries.

From Monday, July 4, to Sunday, July 17, customers can snag a single glass of Winter White Cosmo starting at $9.90 or a ‘Tinis for Two carryout option starting at $15.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Carrabba’s Italian Grill’s Pasta and a Pour includes linguine, bread, wine and a side soup or salad. (Carrabba’s Italian Grill)

Carrabba’s Italian Grill has a Pasta and a Pour promotion that offers a scratch-made dish for under $20.

The offering includes the chain’s Linguine Positano entrée, which is served with crushed tomatoes, garlic olive oil and basil. 

Customers can pair their pasta with a glass of imported Italian wine, baked bread, oil, herbs and a side soup or salad. 

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Pasta and a Pour starts at $18.99 per person and will be available through Monday, July 11.

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Chili’s Grill & Bar is offering a special 4th of July drink menu for guests. (iStock)

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