One of the perks of aging is receiving a senior discount. Many seniors live on fixed incomes, so it can sometimes be more of a necessity than a perk. There are some things to remember when looking for senior discounts at restaurants.
Many restaurants only offer discounts on certain days at certain items. Typically, discounts are not valid on previously discounted items. Some restaurants even offer a smaller-portioned senior menu.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are closed for dine-in service. But delivery and carryout are available. Check with the restaurants to see if discounts still apply. Hamilton County tourism lists restaurants with delivery and carryout at visithamiltoncounty.com.
If a restaurant doesn’t offer a senior discount, it might offer a discount for retired military or have a loyalty rewards system.
“We do not offer a senior discount, specifically, but we do offer a loyalty program that gives 7.5 percent back on a point system available for any guest,” said Carl Krockenberger, director of marketing for Sahm’s. “In 2020, we’re going to implement a firefighter/police discount across all of our restaurants as a way to show our appreciation to the men and women that serve us.”
Here is sampling of some of the discounts available:
Carmel
MCL Carmel
1390 Keystone Way East
10 percent off from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
2350 E. 116th St.
10 percent off for those 60 and older on select bagels.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
918 S. Range Line Rd.
Offers a smaller portioned senior 3-course meal.
Chick-Fil-A
14647 Thatcher Lane
Free small drink or free small coffee all day.
Applebee’s
14711 U.S. 31 N.
10 percent off all the time for those 60 and older.
Fishers
IHOP
9750 North by Northeast Blvd.
10 percent all the time. Offer senior meals with specialized pricing. Cannot combine both discounts.
Texas Roadhouse
12950 Publishers Dr.
Although it doesn’t specifically offer a senior discount, it does have an early bird menu from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Culver’s
13691 Olio Rd.
Five percent off regular menu items for those 60 and older. Not offered on Snack Pack Meals.
Dairy Queen
13092 Publishers Dr.
10 percent off all the time.
City Barbeque and Catering
9367 Ambleside Dr.
10 percent off all the time.
Noblesville
Jim Dandy’s
2301 Conner St.
Tuesdays after 2 p.m. (one-third off)
The Original Pancake House
14631 North Gray Rd.
10 percent off regular-priced entrees, Friday open to close, for those 55 and older.
Stone Creek
13904 Town Center Blvd Suite 900
No senior discount offered, but active or retired service members receive a 20 percent discount.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
10 percent off and senior menu items
O’Charley’s
16725 Mercantile Blvd.
10 percent off all the time.
Westfield
Erika’s Place
102 S. Union St.
Offers a senior menu with specialty priced food options.
Westfield Diner Pancake House & Grill
781 E. Main St.
15 percent on Wednesdays and 10 percent any other day. Cannot be used on already discounted item.
Zionsville
Le Peep
4400 Weston Pointe Dr.
10 percent off all the time.
Dunkin Donuts
6842 Whitestown Parkway
10 percent discount.