When it comes to Friday evening activities and date night destinations, usually cheaper is better, especially when it comes to food. When it comes to those weekly off-campus excursions in search of food, college students usually do not care for pricey restaurants where they have to pay not only for the food but also the atmosphere. Like any money-saving human being, students want better food for less money. And in Searcy, Ark., there are plenty of deals waiting for students to take advantage of them.
Here are some discounts any Harding student can enjoy. Just make sure to have a Harding ID card for verification when ordering.
No. 1Zaxby’s College Night: Located on Beebe-Capps next to Doc’s Grill and Steakhouse and across from the intramural soccer fields, Zaxby’s is known for its spicy chicken “Zalads,” Texas toast sandwiches and Buffalo wings. Every Monday night is college night at Zaxby’s, with discounted prices for students on the Garden House Zalad, the Five Wings meal, the Big Zax Snak meal and the Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich meal. Expect a crowd and get there early, because this is a spicy hot deal with a wide variety of meals to choose from.
No. 2.Fuji Steakhouse: Located on East Race Street in the same plaza as McAlisters and FroYo Factory, Fuji’s is a Japanese steakhouse that serves up knife-wielding and pyrotechnic entertainment with Hibachi meals, bento boxes, sushi rolls and plenty of yum yum sauce. Normally prices go pretty high at Japanese steakhouses, with meals charging up into the $14 to $16 price range. But anyone can enjoy a cheaper meal every Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with lunch entrees all costing less than $11. A chicken or salmon teriyaki served with soup or house salad and rice comes to only $9.95, compared to $14.50 at dinner. And you still get the pyrotechnic show complete with dancing eggs.
No. 3.Little Caesars: Located on East Race Street near Berryhill Park, this pizza parlor caters to college students with busy schedules and in need of something fast and filling. With HOT-N-READY pizzas, students do not have to order ahead of time or wait for the pizza to get made. Choose from three different types of a large 14-inch pizza that are always ready to go for just less than $6 and with free crazy bread sticks for every Harding student.
No. 4.Papa John’s: Another favorite pizza restaurant located on Main Street next to Anytime Fitness and Simmons Bank, Papa John’s will deliver a large, one-topping pizza to campus for only $10. Also, Harding students receive a discount of 20 percent on anything they buy. Make sure to like Papa John’s Searcy on Facebook to find more deals.
No. 5. Chili’s: Located on the far end of East Race Street next to Chick-fil-A and in front of Lowe’s, this Southwest-style restaurant is the post-church favorite for most of Searcy’s citizenry and a great weekend spot for Harding students. While most students are stuck with getting a simple entree and a water to keep costs low, there is a way to add a free appetizer to your Saturday night get-together. Simply go online to chilis.com and go to the link at the bottom of the home page that says “Get free chips and queso,” and sign up for the Chili’s E-mail Club, which will also provide exclusive offers more than once every month.
