The holiday shopping season is also Gift Card BONUS Season! Between Halloween and New Year’s, many restaurants give FREE bonus bucks when you purchase their gift cards! The standard amount is $5 in bonus value for each $25 you purchase. Buying a $50 card gets you $60 redemption value, $100 gets you $120, and so on. Sometimes, the deal is even better than this. Watch for “double bonus” days as we get closer to Christmas. The only catch is that the gift cards must be purchased by a certain date and you only have a limited time to redeem the bonus cards. Watch those expiration dates! Here’s our list of gift card bonus deals:
Applebee’s: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by January 7, 2018. Bonus Cards valid until March 4, 2018.
Bahama Breeze: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $20 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid until February 28, 2017. $20 Bonus Card value supplied in two $10 cards: one for dine-in, and one for online to go. Bonus Cards not valid on Valentine’s Day.
Baker’s Square: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a FREE $5 Coupon Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Coupon Cards valid January 1-February 9, 2018.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Bob Evans: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get coupons worth over $30 on future visits. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Bonefish Grill: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 18, 2017.
Boston Market: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid through January 31, 2018. Online sales only. Offer not available in restaurants.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 30, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-March 15, 2017.
Brio Tuscan Grille: Buy a $100 Gift Card, get a $25 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 30, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-March 15, 2017.
Broadway Pizza: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Buca di Beppo: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get TWO $10 Reward Cards. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Reward cards will be sent electronically to purchaser’s e-mail. January Reward Card valid January 1-31, 2018. February Reward Card valid February 1-28, 2018
Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $5 eBonus Coupon. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. eBonus Coupons valid January 1-February 28, 2018. Gift Cards purchased in restaurant cannot be used for 4 hours after purchase.
California Pizza Kitchen: Buy a $100 Gift Card, get a $20 Promotional Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by January 1, 2018. Promotional Cards valid January 8-February 25, 2018.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a free $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus cards valid January 1-February 11, 2018.
The Cheesecake Factory: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a Slice of Joy Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Slice of Joy Cards may be redeemed for a FREE slice of cheesecake January 1-March 31, 2018.
Chili’s: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 7, 2018.
Cici’s Pizza: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Bonus Card valid January 1-February 28, 2017.
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Corner Bakery Cafe: Buy a $25 Gift Card or Large Cinnamon Creme Cake, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Card or Cake must be purchased by December 28, 2017.
Country Buffet: Buy a $30 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Crisper’s: Buy a $20 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Culver’s: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a FREE Value Basket voucher. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Del Taco: Buy a $30 Gift Card, get a FREE small size Combo Meal coupon. Buy a $100 Gift Card, get 4 FREE small size Combo Meal coupons. Gift Cards must be purchased by January 1, 2018. Free meal coupons valid until March 4, 2018. Must purchase online.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Buy a $20- Gift Card, get a $5 Promotional Virtual Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Promotional Virtual Cards valid until January 31, 2018.
Eat’n Park: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-March 31, 2018.
El Pollo Loco: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 bounceback voucher. Or, buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 bounceback voucher. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bounceback vouchers valid January 1-January 31, 2018.
El Torito: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-March 31, 2018.
Golden Corral: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get $5 Bonus Bucks. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2018. Bonus Bucks valid January 1-February 8, 2018.
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2018. Bonus Cards may be used on any future visit.
Hometown Buffet: Buy a $30 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Hooters: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards must be used January 1-February 28, 2018.
Houlihan’s of Minnesota: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 25, 2017. Dining Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2018. Bonus Cards not valid on Valentine’s Day.
Joe’s Crab Shack: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Reward Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Reward Cards valid January 1-May 31, 2018. Reward Card not valid on Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. Valid on maximum Gift Card purchase of $500.
Krispy Kreme: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid through January 31, 2018.
Landry’s Seafood House: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Reward Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Reward Cards valid January 1-May 31, 2018. Reward Card not valid on Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. Valid on maximum Gift Card purchase of $500.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid until February 9, 2017, but not on day issued.
Longhorn Steakhouse: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards can be used on the purchase of 2 adult entrees between January 1 and February 4, 2018.
Luby’s: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Reward Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Reward Cards valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Buy a $100 Gift Card, get a $20 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 26, 2018.
Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a reusable 20% off Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid on every visit January 1-January 31, 2018. Gift Cards must be purchased in the restaurant. No online sales.
Mimi’s Cafe: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Gift Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Gift Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2017. Cards must be purchased in the restaurant. No online sales.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get $5 Digital Moe’s Bucks. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Cards must be purchased in the restaurant. No online sales.
Morton’s The Steakhouse: Buy $250 worth of Gift Cards, get a $50 Reward Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Reward Cards valid January 1-May 31, 2018. Reward Card not valid on Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. Valid on maximum Gift Card purchase of $500.
Mr. Subb: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards may be used on any future visit.
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Bonus Cards must be used by April 28, 2018.
Noodles & Company: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid until January 16, 2018.
O’Charley’s: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $10 Reward Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 1, 2017. Reward Cards valid January 1-February 13, 2018. Must purchase online. Offer not valid in restaurants.
Old Chicago: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Old Country Buffet: Buy a $30 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
On The Border: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Outback Steakhouse: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 11, 2018.
Palm Restaurant: Buy a $250 Gift Card, get a $25 Thank You Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by January 18, 2018. Thank You Cards can be used on any future visit. Thank You Cards not valid in Mexico City Polanco, Mexico City Santa Fe, or The Palm Bar & Grille at JFK Airport.
Pick Up Stix: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Buy a $40 Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid until January 31, 2018. Bonus Cards cannot be used at time of purchase. Not valid for mobile, online, or third-party delivery orders.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a FREE sandwich up to $8.00 value. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Free sandwich is one Skinnys, Originals, or FLATS, valid until January 31, 2018. Does not include BIGS sandwiches.
Red Lobster: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a FREE appetizer or $10 off coupon. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus item may be redeemed January 1-28, 2018. Free appetizer does not include Create Your Own Combination or Seaside Sampler. Gift Cards must be purchased in restaurant.
Red Robin: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get $5 Bonus Bucks. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Coupon. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Coupons valid January 1-28, 2018.
Ruby Tuesday: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get a $15 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-March 6, 2017.
Runza: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a FREE Combo Meal Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Ryan’s: Buy a $30 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Certificate. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Certificates valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Shoney’s: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get $5 Shoney’s Bucks. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Smashburger: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get $15 Smash Cash. Or, buy a $15 Gift Card, get $5 Smash Cash. Gift Cards must be purchased by January 31, 2018. Smash Cash can be used anytime. Gift Cards must be purchased in the restaurant. No online sales.
Smokey Bones BBQ: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get $10 in Bonus Bucks. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 27, 2017. Bonus Bucks redeemable on any future visit.
Taco Cabana: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Guest Appreciation Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Customer Appreciation Cards valid January 1-March 31, 2018. On Tuesdays, get TWO $5 Guest Appreciation Cards with each $25 Gift Card Purchase. Valid only on December 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017.
Taco John’s: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017.
Togo’s Great Sandwiches: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a FREE Regular 6″ Sandwich. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 24, 2017. Free sandwich given at time of purchase. Does not include Triple Dip. Gift Cards must be purchased in the restaurant. No online sales.
Tony Roma’s: Buy a $50 Gift Card, get $15 Roma Bucks. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Cards valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Voucher. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Bonus Vouchers valid January 1-February 13, 2018.
White Castle: Buy a $25 Gift Card, get a $5 Promo Card. Gift Cards must be purchased by December 31, 2017. Promo Cards valid January 1-February 28, 2018.
Unless otherwise indicated, bonus amounts may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount. Cards may be purchased at the restaurants or from the corporate website. This list will grow as we get closer to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, so be sure to check back often.