19 lunch specials near Ames, IA
The lunch special is the best deal in the restaurant business, and the least advertised. Kitchens run them to fill midday seats, then tell almost no one. Here is what Ames has going: 19 lunch deals live right now, with prices and hours, checked daily.
13 of them run today (Thursday). Mostly Wings, Seafood and Burger. These are all national chain offers; no independent Ames restaurant has a deal listed yet. Every listing below shows the days, times and address, and is rechecked daily.
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$2.79 Taco Bravo
$2.79 Taco Bravo Thursdays
Taco John's · MexicanA Taco Bravo for $2.79 on Thursdays.
Today · Thu 500 Lincoln Way, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 21d ago -
Free Item
Free 6pc Nuggets Wednesday
Wendy's · BurgerFree 6 piece chicken nuggets every Wednesday with any order of $5 or more in the Wendy's app.
Wed 528 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 25d ago -
$7.99 large 1-topping
Weeklong Carryout $7.99
Domino's · PizzaLarge 1 topping pizza for $7.99 each, carryout only.
Every day 2 locations · nearest in Ames From the restaurant's website · added 21d ago -
$1.39 crispy taco
$1.39 Crispy Taco Tuesdays
Taco John's · MexicanA crispy taco for $1.39 on Tuesdays at participating locations.
Tue 500 Lincoln Way, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 21d ago -
$6.99 meal
$6.99 Meal of the Day
Subway · SandwichA rotating daily footlong meal for $6.99 with a sub, chips, and a drink, plus a $4.99 6 inch Sub of the Day.
Every day 5 locations · nearest in Ames From the restaurant's website · added 25d ago -
Under $10
3 PC Crispy Tender Combo
Wingstop · WingsThree crispy tenders in one flavor with regular fries or veggie sticks, a dip, and a 20 oz drink, under $10.
Every day 703 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 22d ago -
$6.99 each
Mix & Match $6.99 each
Domino's · PizzaMix and match any two or more items for $6.99 each, prices higher at some locations.
Every day 2 locations · nearest in Ames From the restaurant's website · added 21d ago -
$7.99 box
$7.99 Meat & 3 Box
Arby's · SandwichAny sandwich plus three sides and a small drink for $7.99.
Every day 2 locations · nearest in Ames From the restaurant's website · added 25d ago -
$19.99 lobster &…
Thursday: lobster & shrimp $19.99
Red Lobster · SeafoodA Maine lobster tail with garlic shrimp scampi and one side is $19.99 on Thursdays at participating locations.
Today · Thu 1100 Buckeye Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 23d ago -
$24.99
Flavor Lineup Tenders
Wingstop · WingsTen crispy tenders in four flavors with a large fry and a large ranch for $24.99, feeding 3 to 4.
Every day 703 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 22d ago -
$24.99 crab legs
Tuesday: snow crab legs $24.99
Red Lobster · SeafoodA pound of steamed snow crab legs over crispy potatoes with one side is $24.99 on Tuesdays at participating locations.
Tue 1100 Buckeye Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 23d ago -
20% off with eClub
20% off your next order (eClub signup)
Perkins · AmericanSubscribe to the Perkins eClub and get 20% off your next order.
Every day 325 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 14d ago -
$3 off $3+ in the app
App Deal: $3 Off $3+ Order
McDonald's · BurgerGet $3 off an order of $3 or more in the McDonald's app, at participating locations.
Every day 2 locations · nearest in Ames From the restaurant's website · added 14d ago -
Under $10
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Wingstop · WingsA crispy chicken sandwich with pickles in your choice of flavor, regular fries or veggie sticks, a dip, and a 20 oz…
Every day 703 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 22d ago -
$24.99
Flavor Lineup Wings and Tenders
Wingstop · WingsTen boneless wings and six crispy tenders in four flavors with a large fry and a large ranch for $24.99, which feeds…
Every day 703 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 22d ago -
$24.99
Flavor Lineup Wings
Wingstop · WingsTwenty four boneless wings in four flavors with a large fry and a large ranch for $24.99, feeding 3 to 4.
Every day 703 South Duff Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 22d ago -
$15.99 fish & chips
Friday: fish & chips $15.99
Red Lobster · SeafoodBeer battered cod with Chesapeake fries and coleslaw is $15.99 on Fridays at participating locations.
Fri 1100 Buckeye Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 23d ago -
$24.99 steak & lobster
Wednesday: steak & lobster $24.99
Red Lobster · SeafoodA Maine lobster tail with a 7 ounce sirloin and choice of side is $24.99 on Wednesdays at participating locations.
Wed 1100 Buckeye Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 23d ago -
$24.99 endless shrimp
Monday: Endless Shrimp $24.99
Red Lobster · SeafoodEndless shrimp for $24.99 on Mondays with a choice of preparation and one side, dine in only at participating locations.
Mon 1100 Buckeye Avenue, Ames From the restaurant's website · added 23d ago
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