The holidays are the prime time to find restaurant gift card deals, like bonus gift cards with a purchase. Want to save big on dining out during the last few weeks of 2024 or into 2025? We've got you covered. Here's our comprehensive list of all the restaurants that are selling gift cards for less than the amount loaded onto them or giving away bonus gift cards with a gift card purchase.
If you’re looking for easy last-minute gifts this holiday season (or items to add to your gift stockpile), look no further. Be sure to bookmark this post, because we'll continue to update it with the latest gift card deals throughout the holidays.
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Limited-Time Restaurant Gift Card Deals
Get a bonus restaurant gift card with purchase.
Most restaurants will give you a bonus card, free menu item, or discount when you purchase a specific amount in gift cards.
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.
Baja Fresh: Get a $15 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card valid through Feb. 28, 2025.
Bar Louie: Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 bonus card. Buy $50 in gift card and receive a $15 gift bonus card through Dec. 30.
Benihana: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 promotional card. Spend $200 on gift cards and 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.
Brueggers Bagels: For every $25 you buy in gift cards, you'll get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 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 and receive a $10 bonus gift card that’s good from Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2025. Buy $50 in gift cards on Dec. 2 and get two $10 bonus cards that are valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2025.
Carvel: Receive a $5 reward card when you purchase $25 or more in gift cards through Dec. 31. 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.
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.
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.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit: For every $50 gift card purchase, you'll get three $5 bonus Cue Cards (redeemable from Jan. 1 - 31, 2025).
Einstein Bagels: Purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
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 a $100 gift card purchase through Dec. 31, 2024. Bonus card is valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
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 and get a $5 bonus gift card. Bonus card is valid through Jan. 13, 2025.
Outback Steakhouse: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card through Dec. 31. Bonus card is valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2025.
Panda Express: Get an $8 bonus card when you purchase $30 or more in gifts cards through Dec. 26.
Panera Bread: Grab a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card valid from Jan. 1 - 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 two $10 off bonus coupons when you purchase $50 or more in gift cards through Dec. 31.
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: Spend $25 on eGift cards or gift cards from Nov. 11 to Dec. 31, and you'll get two $5 Rewards Cards (redeemable before Feb. 14, 2024). You must be a rewards members to redeem the rewards cards.
Smashburger: Buy a $25 git card and get $10 in SmashCash through Dec. 31. You can redeem your SmashCash through Jan. 30, 2025.
Subway: For every $30 in gift cards you purchase through Dec. 31, you'll get six free cookies (redeemable by Jan. 31, 2025).
Taco Cabana: For every $25 you spend on gift cards, you'll get a $5 holiday guest appreciation card that's valid two hours after your purchase through March 31, 2025.
Texas Roadhouse: Grab a $5 bonus card with every $30 gift card purchase (online) at Texas Roadhouse.
The Cheesecake Factory: Purchase $50 (or more) worth of gift cards (online) for The Cheesecake Factory through Dec. 31, and you'll get a $15 bonus card to use between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025.
Uno's Pizzeria: Get a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase. Offer valid for in-store purchase only.
Wings & Rings: Receive a $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 gift card through Dec. 31. Bonus card valid Feb. 28, 2025.
Look for deals where you'll pay less than the value of the gift card at Sam's Club and Costco.
Blaze Pizza: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.99 at Costco (a 20% discount).
Bob Evans: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (a 20% discount).
California Pizza Kitchen: Get a $50 gift card for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (a 20% discount).
Cold Stone: Get three $10 gift cards for $20.79 at Sam’s Club (a 31% discount).
IHOP: Buy $100 in IHOP gift cards at Costco for $79.99 (a 20% discount).
Papa John’s: Get four $25 gift cards for $79.99 at Costco (a 20% discount).
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 that we’ve seen. 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:
Applebee's: Save up to 10%.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Save up to 13.9%.
California Pizza Kitchen: Save up to 12.1%.
Chili’s: Save up to 8%.
Chipotle: Save up to 9.1%.
Cold Stone: Save up to 30.1%.
Domino’s: Save up to 22.1%.
Krispy Kreme: Save up to 26.9%.
IHOP: Save up to 25.7%.
Outback Steakhouse: Save up to 8%.
Panera Bread: Save up to 14.6%.
Red Robin: Save up to 5%.
Sonic: Save up to 10% (can use in Sonic app only).
Subway: Save up to 22.7% (can use in Subway app only).
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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