Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on April 4, 2025.
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One of my favorite times of year is my birthday.
This is not because I love turning another year older, but rather is because Angie and I were born only a few days apart (in the same year), also started dating within the same week, and have many reasons to celebrate as a result.
In Pittsburgh we've been fortunate to find many local businesses that offer birthday clubs that help make our celebrations even more special with many discounts and birthday freebies to keep the party going.
Now, there are a lot of boring chain restaurants with birthday specials and many other national brands out there that you see on every other birthday freebie list, but we don't care about those. We're talking about the specials from local businesses that make Pittsburgh the great city it is!
The best part? We found a lot of them!
Note: Birthday promotions change regularly, and we are often not made aware of changes until our earn birthdays in the spring.
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Free Entree at the Big Burrito Restaurant Group
Who doesn't love the Big Burrito restaurant group? With restaurants including Casbah, Eleven, Umi, Alta Via, Soba, and our personal favorite, Kaya, they truly have something for everyone.
For subscribers to their mailing list, you are rewarded with a free entree up to $30 in value at any restaurant (typically excluding Umi plus Friday and Saturday service). This coupon is typically good for the period of one week before and after your birthday, giving a fair bit of time to schedule a visit for a great meal!
Note: In the past, Big Burrito mailed birthday promotions cards out. Since then, they have moved to email delivery. Be sure you're signed up for the mailing list as our promos seemingly did not get switched over.
Free Burrito at Mad Mex
As if the Big Burrito coupon wasn't enough, their Mexican chain Mad Mex offers a separate mailing list which gives you a free burrito for your birthday too (also valid plus or minus one week from your birthday).
Note: In the past, Mad Mex mailed birthday promotions out. Since then, they have moved to email delivery. Be sure you're signed up for the mailing list as our promos seemingly did not get switched over.
$5 Off at Jak's Bakery
Bloomfield's resident Bulgarian bakery, Jak's Bakery, has a great promotion for subscribers for $5 off purchases up to two months after your birthday. We believe this one is available through subscribing to their newsletter.
$5 Off at Independent Brewing Co., Hidden Harbor, or Cuvee
One of our favorite local bar groups has a $5 off promotion during your birthday month taken off bills at Independent Brewing Co, Hidden Harbor, or Cuvee throughout your birth month.
• Traveling to Pittsburgh soon? Find a flight deal.
• In need of a room? Check out hotel and apartment prices.
• Don't overlook picking up a rental car or day tours as well!
This discount was sent to us after providing our information at check out via Toast. At this time, we're not sure if this promotion is available simply by signing up for mailing lists.
Discounted Meal at The Original Oyster House
The oldest restaurant in Pittsburgh, The Original Oyster House, offers a discount for your next meal up to 60 days after your birthday if you join their Birthday Club. In the past, this special was for $10 off a meal; however, as of our last birthday the promotion is for an undisclosed promotion.
Do you know of a good birthday special from local Pittsburgh businesses, comment below to let us know about it and we'll add it to our list!
I just got a free dessert at my fave place, Central Diner, in Robinson because it was my birthday!
Nakama offers a free dinner entree or lunch entree for your birthday. It’s good until the end of your birthday month as well.
Thanks for letting us know, we’ll add it to the list!
Just took my daughter-in-law there in June for her birthday wish I would have known then I’ll make sure to sign up for mine in November
Six Penn Kitchen has an email club and offers a birthday and anniversary dinner. I believe it is a buy one/get one free up to a certain value.
Houlihans does a free birthday dinner up to a certain amount it used to be a free dinner but they now have a limit can’t remember what it is but food is great there
mailing list gets you free entree at houlihan’s.
Claddagh Irish pub in south side is great and if you join the golden circle email list you receive $5 off your meal and a birthday present
While it is an awesome deal, please update your information about the Big Burrito group. The coupon that comes in the mail is valid starting date of your birthday through one week later (not valid Saturdays)…..NOT one week before and after your birthday. Mine just arrived today (7/26/17), so I know. It’s a minor change, but it will make a difference when planning reservations. Thanks!
Thanks for letting us know!
Atria’s also has either a free or BOGO entree/
Moe’s Southwest Grille gives you a free Burrito.
Walnut grill offers a free meal for about a week around your birthday.
Red Robin gives a free birthday burger if you join their loyalty program
Gigis cupcakes, free cupcake on your Birthday, and if your a Veteran free cupcake on Veterans day
free birthday meal at walnut grill