The holidays are prime time to find restaurant gift card deals. You want to save big on dining out during the last few weeks of 2024 or into 2025? No problem. Right now, restaurants are selling gift cards for cheaper than the amount loaded onto them, and/or giving away bonus gift cards with purchase.
So if you’re looking for great gifts this holiday season (or for your gift stash), look no further. We’ve assembled the best list of restaurant gift card deals. Be sure to bookmark this post, because we'll continue to update with the latest gift card deals throughout the holidays.
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Limited-Time Gift Card Deals
Deals on Restaurant Gift Cards
Most restaurants will give you a bonus card, free menu item, or discount when you purchase a specific amount in gift cards.
Buy gift cards direct through restaurants and get a bonus.
Applebee’s: Get a $10 bonus gift card with a $50 gift card purchase through Jan 5, 2025. Bonus card expires on March 2, 2025.
Auntie Anne's: Buy $30 or more in Auntie Anne's gift cards through Dec. 31, and you'll receive two $5 reward cards redeemable through Jan. 31, 2025.
Bar Louie: buy $25 in gift cards, receive a $5 bonus card. Buy $50 in gift card, receive a $15 gift bonus card through Dec. 30.
Benihana: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 promotional card. Spend $200 on gift cards, get $60 in promotional cards through Dec. 31. Promotional cards valid Jan. 2 - March 31, 2025.
Bonefish Grill: Receive a $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards through Dec. 31. Bonus card valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2025.
Buffalo Wild Wings: For every $25 you spend on gift cards you'll get a $5 bonus through Dec. 31.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Purchase $50 in gift cards through Dec. 31, receive a $10 bonus gift card that’s good from Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2025.
Carvel: Receive a $5 reward card when you purchase $25 or more in Carvel gift cards through Dec. 31. Get $10 in reward cards when you buy $25 in gift cards (online only) between Nov. 29 - Dec. 2. Reward cards are redeemable between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
Chili's: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 eBonus card through Dec. 31. Bonus card is valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 13, 2025.
Chipotle: Be one of the first 20,000 to purchase a Chipotle gift card of $40 or more before Nov. 16 and you can get a promo code for a buy-one, get-one free entree. The BOGO will show up in your cart and will expire on Dec. 31, 2024.
Chuck E. Cheese: Receive a $10 bonus gift card with a $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card is valid from Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, 2025.
Cinnabon: Get a $5 reward card with every $25 purchase of gift cards. Offer is valid through Dec. 31, 2024. Reward card is valid from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2025.
Dave & Buster's: Get a $15 bonus card when you purchase a $50 gift card online between Nov. 29 - Dec. 2.
Del Taco: Get $5 off your next in-store order when you buy $25 in gift cards. Get $10 off your next in-app or online order when you buy $40 in gift cards.
IHOP: Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 you spend on gift cards through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jamba: Through Dec. 31, get a FREE $5 reward card for every $25 (or more) you buy in Jamba gift cards.
Kona Grill: Earn $10 bonus dollars for every $50 gift card you buy, or $25 bonus dollars for every $100 gift card you buy through Dec. 31.
Lazy Dog Restaurants: When you purchase $50 in gift cards, you'll receive a $10 promo card through Dec. 31. Promo card valid from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2025.
Logan's Roadhouse: Score a $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards through Dec. 31. Offer not valid in Augusta, GA, NC, or SC. Bonus card valid through Feb. 13, 2025.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Get a $20 eBonus card with $100 gift card purchase through Dec. 31, 2024. Bonus card is valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
McAlister's Deli: Spend $25 on McAlister's i eGift Cards or Gift Cards from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, you'll get two $5 Rewards Cards (redeemable between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2024). You must be a rewards members to redeem the rewards cards.
Moe's Southwest Grill: Get two $5 reward cards when you purchase a gift card of $30 or more through Dec. 31, 2024.
Noodles: Buy $25 in gift cards through Dec. 31, get a $5 bonus gift card. Bonus card is valid through Jan. 13, 2025.
Outback Steakhouse: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card through Dec. 31. Bonus card is valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2025.
Panda Express: Get a free bowl when you buy $30 or more in gifts cards through Nov. 17. Free bowl offer valid through Jan. 31, 2025.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill: Through Dec. 31, you’ll receive a $25 reward card when you purchase $125 in gift cards. Rewards cards valid Jan. 2 – June 30, 2025.
RA Sushi: When you buy $50 in gift cards, you'll get a $10 promotional card; if you buy $200 in gift cards, you'll get $60 in promotional cards. Promotional cards valid from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2025.
Red Lobster: Get 10% off eGift cards of $50 or more when you use the promo code TREAT10 during checkout online or in-app through Nov. 10, 2024.
Red Robin: For every $50 you buy in gift cards, get $10 Bonus Buck Rewards through Dec. 31. Bonus Bucks valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
Schlotzsky's: Rewards members can get a $10 reward for every $30
Subway: For every $25 in gift cards you purchase through Dec. 31, you'll get a FREE 6-inch sub on your next visit (redeemable by Jan. 31, 2025).
The Cheesecake Factory: Purchase $50 (or more) worth of gift cards (online) for The Cheesecake Factory through Dec. 31 you'll get a $15 bonus card to use between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
Wings & Rings: Recieve a $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 in gift card through Dec. 31. Bonus card valid Feb. 28, 2025.
Zaxby's: Get $5 off gift cards of $30 or more through Nov. 28.
Save up to 31% when you buy your restaurant gift cards through Costco or Sam's Club.
Blaze Pizza: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.99 at Costco (20% discount).
Bob Evans: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (20% discount).
California Pizza Kitchen: Get a $50 gift card for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (20% discount).
Cold Stone: Get three $10 gift cards for $20.79 at Sam’s Club (31% discount).
IHOP: Buy $100 in IHOP gift cards at Costco for $79.99 (20% discount).
Papa John’s: Get four $25 gift cards for $79.99 at Costco (20% discount).
Potbelly Sandwiches: Get two $25 gift cards for $37.12 at Sam’s Club (26% discount).
You can always get discounted (up to 30%) 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 that we’ve seen. They have gift cards to all your favorite restaurants, and it’s super easy to use.
Here are some of the best discounts that we’ve recently seen:
Applebee's: up to 10% off
Buffalo Wild Wings: up to 13.9% off
California Pizza Kitchen: up to 12.1% off
Chili’s: up to 8% off
Chipotle: up to 9.1% off
Cold Stone: up to 30.1% off
Domino’s: up to 22.1% off
Krispy Kreme: up to 26.9% off
IHOP: up to 25.7% off
Outback Steakhouse: up to 8% off
Panera Bread: up to 14.6% off
Red Robin: up to 5% off
Sonic: up to 10% off (can use in Sonic app only)
Subway: up to 22.7% off (can use in Subway app only)
Target Circle Card saves you 5% on every gift card purchase.
If you aren’t finding your preferred gift card from GCX.Raise.com, check Target’s gift card selection. With a Target Circle Card, you’ll always get a 5% discount on your gift card purchases.
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