My birthday is rapidly approaching (AGAIN) and I remember eating free one year at Bob Evans. Since it is almost lunch time and I am getting hungry I decided to do a search on "free birthday meals" and share my findings with you all! Happy Eating :)

Free Birthday Meals List  (courtesy of Mr. Cheap Stuff)

ALFY'S PIZZA - free mini pizza
ALL-AMERICAN CAFÉ - free dessert
APPLEBEES - free dessert
AUSTIN GRILL - free meal (register first)
BAKERS SQUARE - free pie
BANDIDO'S [IN] - free entrée
BANJARA INDIAN CUISINE [SUNNYVALE, CA] - free meal
Baskin-Robbins - free scoop (but you have to call to verify if the independent owners participate in the promotion)
B.B.Q's - You get a free piece of cornbread with whip cream on top and a candle.
BEACHES RESTAURANT - free meal
BENNIGANS - free dessert + song
BERN'S [TAMPA, FL] - free meal
BLACK ANGUS - Free meal on your birthday but someone else has to go with you to buy a second meal.  You must register on their website and print out the certificate.
BLACK BRISKEE [BURLINGTON, MA] - free meal
BOB'S BIG BOY - free hot fudge ice cream
Bob Evan's has a free kids meal on b-days all u have todo is get a coloring packet when visiting and the registrations in that.
Buffalo Wild Wings - free wings
BURGER KING - free kids meal to all kids club members
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN - free kids meal during the month of their birthday (register first)
Caney Fork Fish Camp in Nashville Tennessee - Free meal
Captain D's - Sign up first for their birthday club.
CAPTAIN DIZZY'S CAR WASH - free car wash
CARROWS - free cake
CATTLEMEN'S - free dessert and cowboy hat
CHARLIE BROWNS RESTAURANTS [NJ] - free meal for "Handshake Club" members
The Charlie Horse - Free Meal - http://www.thecharliehorse.com/index2.asp
CHARLIE'S SEAFOOD [NE] - free meal
Charlie's Steakhouse. All in Orlando
CHEVY'S - free dessert and sombrero
CHILI'S - free song
CHIPS N GIGGLES - free meal
CLAIM JUMPER - Free Dessert
Cold Stone Creamery - Register on their website first.
DENNY'S - free meal (said to be only kids under 10 now)
DESPARADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT [GARLAND, TX] - free meal
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT [MALDEN & SAUGUS, MA] - free meal
DUKE'S CHOWDER HOUSE [SEATTLE, WA] - b1g1 coupons (register first)
EINSTEIN'S - free meal
EL CHICOS - free dessert
ERNIE'S STEAKHOUSE - free meal
FAMOUS DAVE'S BARBEQUE - free meal (w/advance signup)
FINLEYS - Offers a free meal on your birthday
Firehouse Subs gives you a free Med. sub on your birthday. Must reg. online first.
FUDDRUCKERS - free sundae (select locations) - Not available in L.A.
FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB [PITTSBURGH, PA] - free cake (party of 5 min.; 2 drink min.)
Garozzo's offers a free birthday meal - see website for details - Their food also happens to be amazing. :o)
GOLDEN CORRAL - free meal to Birthday Club members (not just kids!) during month of birthday
GRILLFISH - free meal
HANA JAPAN [DUBLIN, CA] - free meal
HARD ROCK CAFÉ - free dessert
HOMETOWN BUFFET - free birthday cake
Home Town buffet restaurants give you a coupon for a free meal (with the purchase of another adult meal) when you join their eclub. This can be done on line and the coupon will be emailed to you.
HOOTERS - free song + tshirt
HOSS'S STEAK HOUSE AND RESTAURANT [GETTYSBURG, PA] - free cake + song
IHOP- free meal certain locations only - Not available in L.A.
JOE'S CRAB SHACK - free cake
Joe Sensor Grill and Bar - Free Birthday Meal
JT WHEATFIELDS [BUFFALO, NY] - free coupon in phone book
KING BUFFET [CLINTON, NJ] - free meal
Kobe Steak House
KRISPY KREME - free half dozen donuts + travel mug of coffee (register first)
La Capilla Family Mexican Restaurant" - offers a free combo dinner (items 1-11) on the day of your birthday.
LADONNA [MANSFIELD, MA] - free meal
Lambert's, The Home of Throwed Rolls,  in Ozark, Missoui directly off of hwy 65 - free meal
LOMBARDI'S IN BALLARD [SEATTLE, WA] - free meal w/another during month of birthday (register first)
Lone Star Steak House offers a free dessert on your birthday. You have to ask for it. It is a huge dessert dish with a brownie and ice cream and the fixins.
LOTUS - free meal
LUTHERS BBQ - free stuff (varies) for "Great Rewards" members
MACARONI GRILL - free dessert + OPERA-style "Happy Birthday" song
MAGGIANOS - $10 Off purchase of $20 (sign up in advance)
MARIE CALENDERS - free dessert
MARKET BROILER - California restaurant, must sign up for their Birthday club to receive free meal.  Call or email to be added to Bday club.
MAX AND ERMA [OH] - free $5 dessert
MEXICAN VILLAGE - free meal
Mongo Club - Register on website and they will email you a free meal ticket on your birthday.
MOONIES DINER - free meal
MUCKLESHOOT CASINO [SEATTLE, WA] - free sushi dinner + player's club points
NEWICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS [SO. NH / SO. ME] - free entrée
NITTY GRITTY [MADISON, WI] - free drink + souvenir glass
OKAYAMA RESTAURANT (in Japan Town) [SAN JOSE, CA] - free meal
OLD SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE - free meal
OLIVE GARDEN - cake (some say free, most say $$)
ONAMI [WEST COVINA, CA] - free dinner WITH 3 other people paying
OUTBACK - free dessert + song
Palomino's Restaurant (Seattle and probably elsewhere) sends a $20 off coupon for your birthday that's good for the entire month when you sign up at their site.
PANCAKE HOUSE [WINNIPEG, CAN] - free entrée Reported DEAD
PAPPA'S RESTAURANTS (PAPPADEAUX, PAPPASITO'S, ETC) - free dessert
PARADISO'S - free meal
PERKIN'S - free stack of pancakes
PF CHANGS - free cake or cheesecake
PIZZA EXPRESS [EUROPE] - free meal
PONCHO'S - free meal, dessert & picture
PROVINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT - free $10.99 meal and ice cream dessert
Radisson (on Portage Ave at Smith St) [WINNIPEG, CAN] - free entree in their 12th floor restaurant
Ray's Boat House in Ballard/Seattle, WA also has a fee lunch menu
REAL SEAFOOD COMPANY [ANN ARBOR] - free meal and dessert
RED LOBSTER - free slice of cake + song
Red Robin - Free Burger entree (kids and adults) - register online first
RICE & COMPANY [PITTSBURGH, PA] - free meal for Robinson Rewards Club members
ROCK BOTTOM - free appetizer for Mug Club members
Rockne's - Free kids entree with kids club enrollment
ROUND TABLE - free personal pizza (select locations)
RUBIO'S MEXICAN - (many say invalid) - Please call first
Ryan's & Fire Mountain Grill - Sign up first online for their birthday clube
San Francisco Oven - Free Meal for birthday (kids and adults) - have to register first
SCALINI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT [ATLANTA, GA] - up to 10.95 off pasta specialties
SHEPARD'S BUFFET [CLEARWATER BEACH, FL] - free dinner buffet w/3 other paid customers
Sonic Drive In - Free Kids Meal, Register on Website
STEAK AND ALE - free mini choco cake
STEAK-N-SHAKE - free dinner for "birthday club" kids
Souper Salad - free meal
Texas Cattle Country - St. Petersburg, Florida and Lakeland, Florida -Free 16 - 18 oz steak with salad and side
TGI FRIDAYS - Free Birthday Dessert or Appetizer? - Please see website
THE 99 [BOSTON, MA] - free meal
THE BARNSIDER'S/DEPOT RESTAURANTS [BOSTON / N.SHORE / PROVIDENCE, RI / ALBANY, NY] - 1/2 off meal + cake & song
The Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's in New Orleans -  free white chocolate dessert
THE LOFT [FL] - free meal
THE PALM - 3lb lobster (must be a member/register first)
THE PARADISO [GRAND FORKS, ND] - free entrée + sombrero & song
THE VINE TAVERN - free meal
TODAI SEAFOOD BUFFET - Free Meal or voucher for Meal Next Visit
TONY ROMA'S - free dessert; sign up online
UP THE CREEK [MARYVILLE, TN] - free meal and dessert
VACCARO'S ITALIAN PASTRY SHOP [MD/DC AREA] - free dessert and drink
Valley View Casino offers a coupon for a free buffet during your birthday month
WENDY'S - free kids meal to all kids club members
Z' TEJAS - $15 coupon for the month of your birthday (register first)
ZIO'S - free dessert

OTHER GREAT BIRTHDAY FREEBIES AND DEAL

ARIZONA SNOW BOWL [FLAGSTAFF, AZ] - free skiing/riding (if they are open)
Auto Zone - Free oil change
BEAR MOUNTAIN OR SNOW SUMMIT - free skiing/riding
BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN - free skiing/riding
COTTONWOOD GOLF COURSE [SAN DIEGO, CA] - free round of golf
DAVE AND BUSTERS - $5 game card credit
FOOD PAVILION GROCERY STORE - free movie rental
Hallmark - 20% off coupon for one item
HARKINS - free movie
HOLLYWOOD VIDEO - free video rental
SCRUB-A-DUB - free car wash
VARIOUS STRIP CLUBS - free lap dances, "that's what my friend told me"
VARIOUS TANNING SALONS - free tan

Note:  Please double check if your local store honors these freebies.  Not all stores participate.