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Every deal below is publicly advertised by the business itself — on its own site, its official page, its printed menu. We found it, checked it, and did the math nobody wants to do in line: what it saves you per visit, per week, per year. No business paid for a spot and nobody coordinated these — the Gazette dug them up.

The desk rule: if a deal can't point at a public place where the business advertises it, it doesn't run here. Every card names its source and the day we last verified it.
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Friday, October 23: 4 of the 15 deals below are live today. Tick I'd use this weekly on any card and the counter at the bottom does your year.
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Bistro 120Oakdale
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri · 3:00pm–6:00pm
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm in the bar: Mini Burger Bites $8, Mini Prime Rib Sliders $12, Philly Cheese Steak Rolls $12 (regular $16 - save $4), house beer $6, Old Fashioned $8, daiquiri $9
was $16.00 $12.00 save $4.00 25% off weekly: $17/mo · $208/yr back in your pocket
Bar only; savings shown on the cheese steak rolls - other items priced as listed
yelp ★ 4.4· ★ 4.4 · ratings checked Sep 20
“The service was superb, the food delish, and omg the butter cake dessert was melt in the mouth. - Google reviewer” Google review
Advertised: bistro120.com verified Sep 16
Burly's California BistroModesto
Thu · 5:00pm
Prime Rib Night Thursdays after 5pm: slow-roasted prime rib with garlic whipped potatoes and seasonal veggies ($42 on the published menu)
$42.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Thursday-only menu item, while it lasts
Advertised: Burly's published menu verified Sep 20
Denny'sModesto
Tue · 4:00pm–10:00pm
Kids Eat Free Tuesdays 4-10pm: kids 12 & under eat free with each adult entree purchase
FREE costs you nothing — always
Participation varies by location - confirm at the counter; one kids meal per adult entree
Advertised: dennys.com verified Sep 20
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Every day · 3:00pm–5:00pm
Happy Hour 3-5pm daily in the bar & patio: small plates $4-$7 (mozzarella sticks $4, Italian nachos $5, fried ravioli $6, calamari $7)
$4.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Bar & patio only; not valid to-go; bread not included with bar menu
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Mon
Monday: half off the Family Platter Feast (any family platter + family-size house salad + small Italian nachos, serves up to 3)
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Dine-in or to-go; no sharing outside the platter; not valid Valentine's, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Mon
Monday: 2-for-1 regular-size pizzas (regular crust, 6 slices), all day in the bar & patio
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Bar & patio only
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Tue
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Skillet $15.99 with unlimited house salad and fresh-baked bread
$15.99 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Dine-in or to-go on carinos.com
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Wed
Wednesday: Lasagna & Pasta Alfredo $15.99 with unlimited house salad and bread
$15.99 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Dine-in or to-go on carinos.com
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Wed
Wednesday: Tavern Double Cheeseburger $6 in the bar & patio (add fries $4); half-price wine bottles and $8 dozen Parmesan breaded shrimp
$6.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Bar & patio only; burger excludes salad
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Thu
Thursday: Chicken Parmesan $15.99 with spaghetti and tomato sauce, plus half off the Mega Family Platter Feast (serves up to 6)
$15.99 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Dine-in or to-go on carinos.com
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Thu
Thursday: 69-cent traditional or boneless wings in the bar & patio (limit 10 per person per order)
$0.69 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Bar & patio only; limit 10 per person per order
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Fri
Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp & Pasta $18.99 - endless parmesan shrimp, pasta, sauce choice, plus salad or personal Italian nachos
$18.99 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Dine-in or to-go on carinos.com
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Sat · 4:00pm
Saturday: Trio of Signature Pastas $17.99 - fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti with meat sauce, penne with spicy marinara, sausage and a meatball
$17.99 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
After 4pm; no substitutions
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Johnny Carino'sModesto
Sun
Sunday: Never-Ending Pasta & Salad Duo $12.99 - unlimited salad plus two pastas; half-price wine bottles in the bar
$12.99 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Dine-in or to-go; wine deal is bar & patio
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7 · ratings checked Sep 20
“Waited 20 minutes for our beverages. Food is sub-par. - Valerie T.” Yelp review
Advertised: carinos.com verified Sep 16
Reata on 3rdOakdale
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat · 4:00pm–5:30pm
Happy Hour Tuesday-Saturday 4-5:30pm, plus Tuesday date-night specials and live patio music Thursdays
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Dinner service Tue-Sat; Saturday Morning Market menu 8am-noon
yelp ★ 4.0· ★ 4.5 · ratings checked Sep 20
Advertised: reataon3rd.com + Oakdale Leader verified Sep 16
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