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 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.
Buy restaurant gift cards for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season to save about 20%.
Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season and the holiday season (Nov. - Dec.) 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.
Here are restaurant gift card deals you can take advantage of now.
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Applebee’s: Get a $10 bonus gift card with every $50 gift card purchase through June 28, 2026. Bonus card expires on Aug. 2, 2026.
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Benihana: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 promotional card. Spend $200 on gift cards and get $60 in promotional cards through May 10. Promotional cards are valid May 11 - Aug. 31.
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Bonefish Grill: Receive a $10 bonus card for every $50 you buy in gift cards. Bonus card valid June 22 - Aug. 23, 2026.
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Buffalo Wild Wings: For every $50 you spend on gift cards through June 21, you'll get a $10 bonus coupon that's valid from June 22 - July 31.
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Purchase $50 in gift cards through June 21 and receive a $10 bonus gift card that’s good from June 22 - Aug. 23.
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Dave & Buster's: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card. Offer valid online and in-store through Aug. 2.
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Denny's: For every $25 gift card purchase, you'll receive a $5 bonus coupon through June 21.
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Einstein Bagels: Save 20% on digital gift cards from April 22 - June 23, 2026.
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Fleming's Steakhouse: Spend $100 on eGift cards, receive a $20 bonus card through June 21. Bonus cards valid June 22 - Aug. 23.
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Frutta Bowls: For every $25 you purchase in online gift cards through June 30, you'll receive a $5 reward you can redeem from July 1 - 31.
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Granite City: Buy $50 in gift cards through June 21, get a $10 bonus card that's redeemable from May 5 - July 26 (excludes May 10 and June 21).
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IHOP: Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 you spend on gift cards through June 28.
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Kona Grill: Through May 11, you can get a $10 bonus card with a gift card purchase of $50. Spend $200 on gift cards, get $60 in bonus cards. Redeem bonus cards May 11 - Aug. 31, 2026.
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Logan's Roadhouse: Purchase $50 in gift cards for $40 through May 8.
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Mello Mushroom: Buy $50 in gift cards, receive a $10 bonus when you purchase online through May 18.
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Mod Pizza: Get a bounceback card for a free Mod-size pizza or salad and a 16-ounce fountain drink when you purchase a $30 gift card. Offer valid through June 21. Bounceback card valid from June 22 - July 31, 2026.
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Morton's The Steakhouse: Get a $50 reward card when you purchase $250 in gift cards online or in-store through May 10.
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Noah's NY Bagels: Save 20% on eGift cards when you order online through June 23.
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Not Your Average Joe's: Through June 21, you'll receive a $10 appreciation card when you purchase $50 in gift cards online or in-store.
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O'Charley's: Buy a $25 gift card (plastic card only) and get a $5 bonus gift card. Offer valid online or in-store through June 14.
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Outback Steakhouse: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card through June 21. Bonus card is valid June 22 - Aug. 23, 2026.
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Panda Express: Receive an $8 bonus card when you purchase $30 or more in gift cards between April 20 and June 21.
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Panera Bread: Get a $10 bonus card for every $50 spent on gift cards through May 31. Bonus cards valid from June 1 - 30.
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Qdoba: Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 eGift. Offer valid online or in-store through June 30.
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RA Sushi: Through May 10, buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 promotional card; buy $200 in gift cards and you'll get $60 in promotional cards that are valid from May 11 - Aug. 3 2026.
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Red Lobster: Get a $5 off bonus coupon for every $25 you buy in gift cards. Offer valid through June 28. Coupon valid July 1 - Aug. 30.
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Red Robin: For every $50 you buy in gift cards, get a $10 Bonus Buck Reward through June 21. Bonus Bucks valid from June 22 - Aug. 9, 2026.
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Ruby Tuesday: Buy a $50 gift card and you'll receive a $10 bonus card. Redeem bonus cards from June 22 - Aug. 23. Offer valid through June 21.
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Scooter's Coffee: Earn a $5 bonus reward when you purchase $25 in gift cards. Offer valid in-store and in-app.
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Subway: For every $25 in gift cards you purchase through June 30, you'll get a FREE 6-inch sub (redeemable by July 31, 2025).
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The Cheesecake Factory: For every $50 you buy in gift cards (online), get a $10 bonus card. Offer valid through May 10. You can redeem your bonus cards from May 11 - June 3.
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Village Inn: Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 bonus card through June 21. Bonus cards redeemable May 5 - July 27 (excludes May 10 and June 21).
Shop Sam's Club and Costco for restaurant gift card deals up to 31% off.
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Blaze Pizza: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.99 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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Papa John’s: Get four $25 gift cards for $79.99 at Costco (a 20% 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 (formerly known as Raise.com).
Getting a discounted gift card is a no-brainer if you’re looking to save money on all your purchases, and GCX.Raise.com 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 10%.
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Buffalo Wild Wings: Save up to 13.9%.
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California Pizza Kitchen: Save up to 12.1%.
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Chili’s: Save up to 8%.
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Chipotle: Save up to 9.1%.
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Cold Stone: Save up to 30.1%.
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Domino’s: Save up to 22.1%.
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Krispy Kreme: Save up to 26.9%.
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IHOP: Save up to 25.7%.
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Outback Steakhouse: Save up to 8%.
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Panera Bread: Save up to 14.6%.
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Red Robin: Save up to 5%.
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Sonic: Save up to 10% (can use in Sonic app only).
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Subway: Save up to 22.7% (can use in Subway 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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