Restaurant chains frequently offer bonus cards when buying their gift cards online and/or in-store. I’ve made a list below of all the current restaurant gift card/promo card deals that I could find. Please let me know in the comments below if there are any that I’m missing.
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Important Things To Note
1) There Are Lots Of Other Deals
This list only incorporates deals where the restaurant is offering a discount or bonus when buying from them. Restaurant gift cards go on sale all the time elsewhere, such as at grocery stores, warehouse clubs and more. In particular, Sam’s Club and Costco can be great sources of large discounts on restaurant gift cards.
If there’s a specific restaurant chain’s gift card you’re looking for, you can do a search on the site for that. Alternatively, you can find a long list of every gift card brand on the right of this website when looking at it on your computer, or when scrolling down on your phone. Click on the link to the restaurant chain(s) you’re interested in and you’ll see a list of all current promotions for that brand.
To help highlight better deals than the bonus card deals restaurants are running themselves, for a number of the brands below I’ve included links to their discounted gift cards at Sam’s Club and Costco. Although grocery stores and other places occasionally have better deals, these deals at Sam’s Club and Costco tend to be available year-round. n.b. The Sam’s Club links are affiliate links, so I might earn a commission if you purchase using those links.
2) Expiration Dates
In most cases, the bonus/promo card can only be used within certain dates. That means it’s not like a regular gift card that never expires; it also means the promo card can’t be resold. It’s therefore best to only take advantage of these deals if you know you’ll definitely use the promo card within the specific redemption period.
3) Buying Online Vs In-Store
Most restaurant chains outsource their online gift card sales to third parties like CashStar. That means online purchases won’t normally code as dining on your credit card, so you won’t earn bonus points/miles by paying with a card that offers a bonus in that category.
Most chains offer the same gift card deals in their restaurants, so you should be able to buy them that way if you want/need to have the restaurant chain process the payment themselves. One reason for doing that is so that you can…
4) Stack Amex Offers, Chase Offers, BankAmeriDeals, etc.
Most credit cards issued by American Express, Chase and Bank of America have access to special offers at various retailers. Restaurant chains are frequently included, such as ‘Spend $30 at Ruby Tuesday and get $10 back’. In theory, the restaurant offers are intended for you to spend that much paying directly for a meal. However, buying gift cards during a promotion event using a credit card that also has a special offer on it can lead to savings of 30% or more.
Note that this only works when buying the gift cards in-restaurant – buying them online doesn’t usually trigger the statement credits because payment is rarely processed by the restaurant chain themselves.
5) Stack Happy, Choice, Giving Good & One4All Gift Cards
Different Happy, Choice, Giving Good and One4All gift card brands can be used at different restaurant chains. It’s often possible to buy these cards at a discount, so check out our lists of all current Happy, Choice and One4All gift card deals to find those.
By buying these multi-store gift cards at a discount and using them to pay for gift cards in the restaurant (it doesn’t usually work online) when there’s a gift card promotion going on, you’ll save twice. Check out this list of all the different Happy and Choice gift card brands and where they can be used. Note that only physical Happy and Choice gift cards that can be used in-store/in-restaurant can be used this way. Those are the cards that state ‘Enter Payment As Credit’ on the front. If it’s a ‘Swap’ card that states ‘Online Exchange Required’, you won’t be able to use those to buy gift cards in-restaurant.
Without further ado, here’s a list of all the current gift card promotions at restaurant chains.
99 Restaurants – Bulk Orders
- 99 Restaurants is offering the following two-tiered promotion when bulk-buying their gift cards:
- Buy $1,000+ 99 Restaurants gift cards & save 10%
- Buy $15,000+ 99 Restaurants gift cards & save 15%
- Direct link to offer.
99 Restaurants – Digital Gift Card Orders
- 99 Restaurants is offering the following two-tiered promotion when buying their eGift cards:
- Buy $50 99 Restaurants gift cards for $40
- Buy $100 99 Restaurants gift cards for $75
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires May 12, 2024.
99 Restaurants – Physical Gift Card Orders
- Buy $50 99 Restaurants physical gift cards & get 2x $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expiry date unknown.
- Bonus card validity dates unknown.
Applebee’s
- Buy $50 Applebee’s gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 23, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire August 4, 2024.
- Bonus cards may not be redeemed on day of issuance.
Benihana
- Benihana is offering the following two-tiered promotion when buying their gift cards:
- Buy $50 Benihana gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free
- Buy $200 Benihana gift cards & get 6x $10 bonus cards free
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires May 12, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid May 13-June 23, 2024.
- Only one card may be redeemed per person, per visit.
- Be The Chef Card purchases are NOT eligible for promotional cards.
Black Angus
- Buy $50 Black Angus gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expiry date unknown.
- Bonus cards valid June 18-July 31, 2024.
Bonefish Grill
- Buy $50 Bonefish Grill gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 23, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 24-August 25, 2024.
- Valid at any Bloomin’ Brands restaurant locations in the United States.
- Bonus cards cannot be used for gratuity, taxes, and alcoholic beverages.
- Limit one card per visit, per table.
- Not valid with any other discounts or offers including Family Bundles or any Dine Rewards redemption.
- Not valid for Private Dining events or for Catering orders.
- Not available for prepayment online. To prepay, call your local store.
- Not redeemable at Carrabba’s Kirby and Carrabba’s Voss locations in Houston, TX, airport locations, Aussie Grill locations, and through any third-party delivery service.
Bristol Seafood Grill/Devon
- Buy $100 Bristol Seafood Grill/Devon gift cards & get $20 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid May 13-July 7, 2024 (excluding Saturdays and 6/16/2024).
- Valid at participating locations for dine-in or carryout; not available for online ordering or delivery.
- Single use promotional card; one per table/carryout order only.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount, offer or special menu, including Restaurant Week.
- Dining certificates are valid on food and beverage purchases only and cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity, or on gift card purchases.
Bruegger’s Bagels
- Save 20% on Bruegger’s Bagels gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 25, 2024.
- Offer not valid in bakery, on bulk gift card purchases, or purchases from third parties besides CashStar.
California Pizza Kitchen – Bulk Orders
- Save 10% when buying $1,000+ California Pizza Kitchen gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – $50 gift cards for $39.98 = 20% discount
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 2x $25 gift cards for $39.98 = 20% discount
- Expiry date unknown.
Carl’s Jr
- Buy $25 Carl’s Jr gift cards for $20.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expiry date unknown.
- Limit 1 discount per gift card purchase.
Carrabba’s
- Buy $50 Carrabba’s gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 23, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 24-August 25, 2024.
- Valid at any Bloomin’ Brands restaurant locations in the United States.
- Bonus cards cannot be used for gratuity, taxes, and alcoholic beverages.
- Limit one card per visit, per table.
- Not valid with any other discounts or offers including Family Bundles or any Dine Rewards redemption.
- Not valid for Private Dining events or for Catering orders.
- Not available for prepayment online. To prepay, call your local store.
- Not redeemable at Carrabba’s Kirby and Carrabba’s Voss locations in Houston, TX, airport locations, Aussie Grill locations, and through any third-party delivery service.
Carvel
- Buy $25 Carvel gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 17-August 31, 2024.
- Limit one Carvel Reward Card redemption per customer per transaction.
Chili’s
- Buy $50 Chili’s gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 22, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire July 31, 2024.
- Limit 1 bonus card per table per visit.
Cinnabon
- Buy $25 Cinnabon gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Offer valid April 8-June 23, 2024 for online purchases.
- Offer valid May 6-June 23, 2024 for in-store purchases.
- Bonus cards valid July 1-August 25, 2024.
- The Reward Code must be unlocked in a Cinnabon Rewards account to be redeemed.
- Limit one Reward redemption per customer per transaction.
Darden (Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s, Yard House, Bahama Breeze & Seasons 52)
- Buy $500+ Darden gift cards & get 10% bonus eGift card free.
- Direct link to offer – eGift cards.
- Direct link to offer – Physical cards.
- Expiry date unknown.
Einstein Bros Bagels
- Save 20% on Einstein Bros Bagels gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 25, 2024.
- Offer not valid in bakery, on bulk gift card purchases, or purchases from third parties besides CashStar.
Famous Dave’s
- Buy $50 Famous Dave’s gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 3x $25 gift cards for $56.25 = 25% discount
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – $75 gift cards for $56.25 = 25% discount
- Expiry date unknown.
- Bonus cards valid May 6-July 28, 2024.
First Watch
- Buy $50 First Watch gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expiry date unknown.
- Bonus card validity dates unknown.
Fleming’s
- Buy $100 Fleming’s gift cards & get $20 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 23, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 24-August 25, 2024.
- Valid at any Bloomin’ Brands restaurant locations in the United States.
- Bonus cards cannot be used for gratuity, taxes, and alcoholic beverages.
- Limit one card per visit, per table.
- Not valid with any other discounts or offers including Family Bundles or any Dine Rewards redemption.
- Not valid for Private Dining events or for Catering orders.
- Not available for prepayment online. To prepay, call your local store.
- Not redeemable at Carrabba’s Kirby and Carrabba’s Voss locations in Houston, TX, airport locations, Aussie Grill locations, and through any third-party delivery service.
Fogo de Chao
- Buy $125 Fogo de Chao gift cards & get $25 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 17-August 25, 2024.
- Available online only.
Houlihan’s
- Buy $50 Houlihan’s gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid May 13-July 7, 2024 (excluding Saturdays and 6/16/2024).
- Valid at participating locations for dine-in or carryout; not available for online ordering or delivery.
- Single use promotional card; one per table/carryout order only.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount, offer or special menu.
- Dining certificates are valid on food and beverage purchases only and cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity, or on gift card purchases.
IHOP
- Buy $25 IHOP gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 30, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire August 25, 2024.
- One card may be redeemed per party, per table, per visit.
- Gratuity and tax not included.
J. Gilbert’s
- Buy $100 J. Gilbert’s gift cards & get $20 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid May 13-July 7, 2024 (excluding Saturdays and 6/16/2024).
- Valid at participating locations for dine-in or carryout; not available for online ordering or delivery.
- Single use promotional card; one per table/carryout order only.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount, offer or special menu.
- Dining certificates are valid on food and beverage purchases only and cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity, or on gift card purchases.
Landry’s
- Landry’s is offering the following three-tiered gift card deal:
- Buy $50 gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free
- Buy $100 gift cards & get $20 bonus cards free
- Buy $250 gift cards & get $50 bonus cards free
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – $100 gift cards for $79.98 = 20.02% discount
- Expires May 12, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid July 1-September 30, 2024.
- This promotion is valid on a maximum of $500 in gift card purchases per household or email.
Logan’s Roadhouse
- Buy $50 Logan’s Roadhouse gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – $100 gift cards for $75 = 25% discount
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 4x $25 gift cards for $75 = 25% discount
- Bonus cards expire July 31, 2024.
- One Bonus Card may be redeemed per table per visit.
- Not valid for online orders.
McAlister’s Deli
- Buy $25 McAlister’s Deli gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 17-August 11, 2024.
- The Reward Code must be unlocked in a McAlister’s Rewards account to be redeemed.
- Limit one Reward redemption per customer per transaction.
Maggiano’s
- Buy $100 Maggiano’s gift cards & get $20 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 23, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire July 31, 2024.
- Limit 1 bonus card per table per visit.
Mellow Mushroom
- Buy $50 Mellow Mushroom gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires May 13, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire July 31, 2024.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Buy $25 Moe’s Southwest Grill gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire August 31, 2024.
- The Reward Code must be unlocked in the Moe Rewards Program to be redeemed.
- Limit one Reward redemption per customer per transaction.
Noah’s NY Bagels
- Save 20% on Noah’s NY Bagels gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 25, 2024.
- Offer not valid in bakery, on bulk gift card purchases, or purchases from third parties besides CashStar.
Outback Steakhouse
- Buy $50 Outback Steakhouse gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 23, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 24-August 25, 2024.
- Valid at any Bloomin’ Brands restaurant locations in the United States.
- Bonus cards cannot be used for gratuity, taxes, and alcoholic beverages.
- Limit one card per visit, per table.
- Not valid with any other discounts or offers including Family Bundles or any Dine Rewards redemption.
- Not valid for Private Dining events or for Catering orders.
- Not available for prepayment online. To prepay, call your local store.
- Not redeemable at Carrabba’s Kirby and Carrabba’s Voss locations in Houston, TX, airport locations, Aussie Grill locations, and through any third-party delivery service.
Panda Express
- Buy $30 Panda Express gift cards & get free bowl.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires May 12, 2024.
- Free bowl expires July 31, 2024.
Panera Bread
- Save 20% when buying Panera Bread gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires April 30, 2024.
Pinkberry – Bulk Orders
- Save 10% when buying $500+ Pinkberry gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 3x $10 gift cards for $22.50 = 25% discount
Red Robin
- Buy $50 Red Robin gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 17, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 17-August 11, 2024.
Rock Bottom
- Buy $25 Rock Bottom gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 4x $25 gift cards for $74.98 = 25.02% discount
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards expire July 31, 2024.
- One Bonus Card may be redeemed per table per visit.
- Not valid for online orders.
Ruby Tuesday
- Ruby Tuesday is offering the following two-tiered gift card deal
- Buy $30 Ruby Tuesday gift cards for $25
- Buy $60 Ruby Tuesday gift cards for $50
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 5x $15 gift cards for $56.25 = 25% discount
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – $75 gift cards for $56.25 = 25% discount
- Expires June 30, 2024.
- Offer valid on one gift card per transaction
Seasons 52
- Buy Seasons 52 gift card worth $500+ & get 10% bonus gift card.
- Direct link to offer.
Schlotzsky’s
- Buy $25 Schlotzsky’s gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 17, 2024.
- The Reward Code must be unlocked in a Schlotzsky’s Rewards prior to July 17, 2024 account to be redeemed and will expire 14 days after being unlocked.
- Limit one Reward redemption per customer per transaction.
Snooze Eatery
- Buy $25 Snooze Eatery gift cards & get $5 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 17-August 11, 2024.
Stonefire Grill
- Buy $50 Stonefire Grill gift cards & get $15 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 18, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid July 1-September 30, 2024.
Subway
- Buy $25 Subway gift cards & get 6″ subs free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 30, 2024.
- Free sub coupons expires July 31, 2024.
- Limit four (4) 6” subs awarded per order.
Ted’s Montana Grill
- Save 15% when buying $500+ Ted’s Montana Grill gift cards.
- Direct link to offer.
The Capital Burger
- Buy $250+ gift cards & get additional gift card* worth 10% of your purchase.
- Direct link to offer.
- *This appears to be an actual gift card rather than a promo card which would expire.
The Capital Grille
- Buy $1,000+ gift cards & get additional gift card* worth 10% of your purchase.
- Direct link to offer.
- *This appears to be an actual gift card rather than a promo card which would expire.
Valentino’s
- Buy $50 Valentino’s gift cards & get $5 gift cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Alternative offer from Sam’s Club – 2x $25 gift cards for $37.50 = 25% discount
- Expiry date unknown.
- It looks like the $10 bonus cards are regular gift cards rather than ones that expire, but they’re not showing up in the cart when adding a $50 gift card.
Village Inn
- Buy $25 Village Inn gift cards & get $5 gift cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expiry date unknown.
- Bonus cards valid May 6-July 28, 2024, excluding May 12 & June 18.
- Promotional bonus card is valid for one-time use at participating Village Inn Restaurants.
- Limit one card per guest per check.
World of Beer Bar & Kitchen
- Buy $50 World of Beer Bar & Kitchen gift cards & get $10 bonus cards free.
- Direct link to offer.
- Expires June 16, 2024.
- Bonus cards valid June 17-August 31, 2024.
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Chipotle: Buy a $30+ gift card in store, get a BOGO entree. (average value ~$7-8).
Am a cashier at Chipotle. It prints on the receipt that you get when you purchase the gift card in store.
Awesome, thank you – I’ll add that to the list. Do you know when the promo ends?
It’s through 12/24
Btw thanks for all you do on this site. I mostly lurk but i really appreciate this site a lot!
Thank you!
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Chili’s: Buy $50 gift card get $10 e-bonus card
Thank you – I’ve added that one to the list.
The Panera Bread deal has been extended through 5/10/20
Thank you – I’ve updated that 🙂
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For the Red Robin deal: Buy $25 Red Robin gift card & get $5 Bonus Buck.
The Bonus Buck is valid 6/29/20-8/30/20.
Thank you – I’ll add that to the post.
The Cheesecake Factory deal extended to 6/30/20
Thanks – I’ll update that.
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It would be great if you can publish a resource of stores and restaurants that let you upload the gift card to your account and draw on it rather than a physical card. Amazon and Chipolte are two examples. Thanks
BJ Brewhouse (https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/deals-and-offers), has the below. Sorry late notice, but still a day left!
BUY $50 IN EGIFT CARDS, GET A $10 BONUS CARD†
Available online now through Sunday, February 14.
†Bonus cards valid 2/16/2021 – 3/31/2021.
Thank you! I’ll get that added.
Smokey Bones has a spend $50 get a $10 bonus card, too.
https://smokeybones.com/egift/
Thanks, I’ll get that added.
Maggiano’s spend $100 get a $20 bonus gift card. https://maggianos.wgiftcard.com/responsive/landing_responsive/landing/maggianos_resp
Thank you – I’ve added that to the list.
Hi Stephen,
Miller’s Ale House has buy $59 get a $10 bonus. https://millersalehouse.com/ and https://www.buyatab.com/custom/millersalehouse/?accessible=true
Thanks! I’ll get that one added to the list.