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Restaurant gift card deals are the way to go if you're looking to save big on dining out in 2026. If you don't know where to buy them, we've got you covered.
You'll find discounts and bonus gift card offers on restaurant gift cards during the holidays and around Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season. However, there are other ways to save on restaurant gift cards all year long.
Here's where you can find the best deals on restaurant gift cards for the holidays in 2026.
Whether you're looking for last-minute gifts or items to add to your gift stockpile, be sure to bookmark this post.
Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.
Look for restaurant gift card deals during the holiday season to save about 20%.
The holiday season (Nov. - Dec.), Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season are the best two times of the year to score discounted restaurant gift cards or get a bonus card with a gift card purchase. You can expect savings of around 20%, and sometimes more, at popular chains. Note, you’ll need to hit the specified dollar amount in a single transaction to get the deal.
Current or Upcoming Gift Card Deals
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Applebee’s: Get a $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards online or in-restaurant at Applebee’s through Jan. 3, 2027. The bonus card is valid through Feb. 28, 2027, beginning the day after it’s issued.
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Auntie Anne’s: Auntie Anne’s is offering a free $5 reward when you buy $25 in gift cards online or in store, valid Nov. 1 - Dec. 31. You must be a rewards member to unlock and redeem the reward Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, 2027. Limit one reward redemption per customer per transaction.
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Baja Fresh: Get a $15 bonus eCard for every $50 in gift cards purchased online at Baja Fresh through Dec. 31, while supplies last. Bonus eCards are valid through Feb. 28, 2027.
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Benihana: Buy $50 in gift cards online at Benihana and get a $10 bonus card, or buy $200 and get a $60 bonus card. Offer valid Nov. 2 - Jan. 1, 2027. Bonus cards are redeemable for dine-in visits Jan. 2 - March 31, 2027, excluding Feb. 12 - 14. Limit one bonus card per guest per visit.
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California Pizza Kitchen: Grab a $10 bonus card for every $50 in e-gift cards purchased online at California Pizza Kitchen through Jan. 4, 2027. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 5 - Feb. 1, 2027, for dine-in food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases. Limit one bonus card per check.
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Chart House: Buy $100 in gift cards online or in-restaurant at Chart House through Dec. 31, 2026, and receive a $20 reward card. Redeem it Jan. 1 - March 31, 2027, with a food and/or nonalcoholic beverage purchase of $50 or more. Limit one reward card per table, per visit; not valid Feb. 12 - 14 or with Restaurant Week offers.
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Cinnabon: Buy $25 in gift cards (in one transaction) at Cinnabon Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 and get a $5 reward. You must be a rewards member to unlock and redeem the reward Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2027. Limit one reward per transaction.
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DoorDash: On Nov. 27 (Black Friday), DoorDash is offering 20% off gift cards for DashPass members and 10% off for non-members. Maximum $25 discount. Limit one per customer.
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Dave & Buster's: Through Nov. 2, get a free $15 Bonus Card when you purchase a $50 gift card online at Dave & Buster's. Bonus Cards expire Jan. 26, 2027. Offer valid online only.
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Del Frisco’s Grille: Score a $20 reward card for every $100 in gift cards purchased online or in-restaurant at Del Frisco’s Grille Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026. The reward is valid Jan. 1 - March 31, 2027, with a food and/or nonalcoholic beverage purchase of $50 or more. Limit one per table, per visit; excludes Feb. 12 - 14 and Restaurant Week offers.
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Eddie Merlot’s: Get $25 in bonus cards when you buy $100 in gift cards online from Eddie Merlot’s Nov. 16, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 4 - March 6, 2027 (excludes Feb. 12 - 14).
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Flower Child: Buy $50 in gift cards at Flower Child online or in store Nov. 1-Dec. 31 and get a $10 promo card. Redeem your promo card in store or online by Feb. 28, 2027.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Buy a $100 gift card at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and get a $20 bonus card, valid online and in restaurants through Dec. 31. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 1 - March 31, 2027, and must be used in one visit.
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Hash Kitchen: Buy a $100 gift card and get a $25 bonus, or buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus at Hash Kitchen. The offer is valid in-store and online Nov. 25 - 29. Bonus bucks expire Feb. 28, 2027. On Cyber Monday, you can score a $30 bonus with a $100 gift card purchase or $15 bonus when you buy a $50 gift card.
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Honeygrow: Buy $50 in gift cards at Honeygrow online or in store through Dec. 31 and get a $10 bonus card. Redeem your bonus Jan. 1 - Feb. 5, 2027. Bonus cards are valid for one-time use.
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Jason’s Deli: From Nov. 16 - Dec. 31, Jason’s Deli Deli Dollars rewards members can get a $5 bonus promo card with every $50 in gift cards purchased. Redeem bonus cards from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2027.
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Logan’s Roadhouse: Get a free $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards at Logan’s Roadhouse from Nov. 16 - Dec. 31. Bonus cards are valid Nov. 17 - Feb. 11 and cannot be redeemed on the day of purchase.
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Mo’ Bettahs: Save 20% on select $25 and $50 gift cards at Mo’ Bettahs Nov. 27 - 30.
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Morton’s The Steakhouse: Receive a $50 reward card when you purchase $250 in gift cards at Morton’s The Steakhouse Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026. Use the reward Jan. 1 - March 31, 2027, with a food and/or nonalcoholic beverage purchase of $100 or more. Limit one per table, per visit; not valid Feb. 12 - 14 or with Restaurant Week offers.
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Moxies: Score $20 in bonus cards for every $100 in gift cards you buy online from Moxies Nov. 1 - Dec. 31.
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Olga’s Kitchen: Buy a $100 eGift card online at Olga’s Kitchen and get a free $30 bonus card, or buy a $25 eGift card and get a free $5 bonus card. Offer valid Nov. 1 - Jan. 3, 2027. Bonus cards valid Jan. 4 - Feb. 28, 2027.
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Panda Express: This holiday season, Panda Express has two digital gift card deals.
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Nov. 2 - 15: Buy $30 or more in digital gift cards and get an $8 bonus card, valid Nov. 15 - Dec. 31.
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Nov. 27 - 30: Get 15% off digital gift card purchases of $50 or more.
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Pinkberry: Pinkberry is offering a $15 bonus eCard when you buy $50 in gift cards online Nov. 2 - Dec. 31. The bonus is valid Nov. 2, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027. Offer valid while supplies last.
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Polly’s Pies: Get a $20 bonus card for every $50 spent on digital gift cards at Polly’s Pies on Nov. 30. The offer is valid online only, and bonus cards will be emailed to you for use Dec. 29, 2026 - Feb. 1, 2027.
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RA Sushi: Buy a $50 gift card at RA Sushi and get a $10 bonus card, or buy $200 in gift cards and get $60 in bonus cards. Offer valid Nov. 2, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027. Bonus cards valid Jan. 2 - March 31, 2027.
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South Block: Buy a $25 physical or e-gift card from South Block Nov. 11 - Dec. 31 and get a $5 bonus. E-gift card bonuses are exclusive to Blockstar Rewards members. Members can also buy a $100 e-gift card and receive a $25 bounce-back reward on Black Friday, Nov. 27, and Cyber Monday, Nov. 30.
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Sullivan’s Steakhouse: For every $100 in gift cards you purchase online from Sullivan’s Steakhouse Nov. 16, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027, get $25 in bonus cards. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 4 - March 6, 2027, excluding Feb. 12 - 14.
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SweetFrog: Buy $50 in gift cards or eGift cards online at SweetFrog Nov. 2 - Dec. 31 and get a $15 bonus eCard, while supplies last. Bonus eCards are valid Nov. 2, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027.
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Teriyaki Madness: Get a $10 bonus card for every $50 in gift cards you buy online from Teriyaki Madness through Dec. 31. Purchase through their gift card page to qualify.
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Via 313: Score a $25 bonus card when you buy $100 in gift cards from Via 313 Nov. 23 - 30. The offer is valid in-store and online.
Look for more restaurant gift card deals from popular chains, including:
Shop Sam's Club and Costco for restaurant gift card deals up to 31% off.
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Domino's Pizza: Get four $25 gift cards for $79.99 at Costco (a 20% discount).
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Bob Evans: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (a 20% discount).
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California Pizza Kitchen: Get a $50 gift card for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (a 20% discount).
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Cold Stone: Get three $10 gift cards for $20.79 at Sam’s Club (a 31% discount).
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IHOP: Buy $100 in IHOP gift cards at Costco for $79.99 (a 20% discount).
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Potbelly: Get two $50 gift cards for $74.99 at Costco (a 25% discount).
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Potbelly Sandwiches: Get two $25 gift cards for $37.12 at Sam’s Club (a 26% discount).
Get discounted restaurant gift cards from GCX.
Getting a discounted gift card is a no-brainer if you’re looking to save money on all your purchases, and GCX.app has some of the best discounted restaurant gift cards. They have gift cards for many of your favorite restaurants, and their website is super easy to use.
Here are some of the best discounts that we’ve seen recently.
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Applebee's: Save up to 20%
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California Pizza Kitchen: Save up to 12.1%
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Chili’s: Save up to 9.2%
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Chipotle: Save up to 12.6%
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Cold Stone: Save up to 20.5%
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Domino’s: Save up to 15.9%
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Jamba: Save up to 20%
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Krispy Kreme: Save up to 21.6%
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Outback Steakhouse: Save up to 16.2%
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Qdoba: Save up to 18%
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Red Robin: Save up to 5%
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Shake Shack: Save up to 13.9%
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Sonic: Save up to 12.6% (redeemable in Sonic app only)
Shop Groupon for gift cards like 20% off Krispy Kreme.
Right now, you can save 20% on a $25 Krispy Kreme eGift card when you order through Groupon. Other restaurant gift cards you can find at Groupon include Earl of Sandwich and Restaurant.com.
Buy restaurant gift cards through Giftory and save 20%.
Giftory offers discounts on gift cards like Olive Garden. Watch for deals like a $50 eGift card for $40.
Save 5% on every gift card purchase, including restaurant gift cards, with a Target Circle Card.
If you aren’t finding your preferred gift card at GCX.Raise.com, check out Target’s gift card selection. With a Target Circle Card, you’ll always get a 5% discount on your gift card purchases, which is a pretty easy way to save.
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