If gift cards are on your holiday shopping list, why not get a little something for yourself while you’re at it?Many restaurants are sweetening the deal over the holidays by kicking in all kinds of extras when you purchase gift cards, including bonuses, food vouchers, gift certificate and free food. So, you could end up with a little extra something to gift to someone else (or keep yourself). According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, gift cards are the most popular item on wish lists for the 11th year in a row and were requested by 61% of those surveyed. Just remember, the bonus cards and certificates usually can’t be used until January, and they have various expiration dates and exclusions.
Santa Says: It’s perfectly ok to buy gift card for yourself and enjoy the bonus deals.
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bd’s Mongolian Grill
A $5 bonus card is headed your way when you buy a $25 gift card through December 31.
Get a $10 bonus card for every $50 e-gift card purchased. Alternatively, you get a $25 bonus card and a 20% off VIP card for every $100 e-gift card purchased. Bonus cards are valid from January 1 – February 13, 2020. If you do the $100 gift card in-store, you’ll instead get two commemorative pint glasses. You cannot eat pint glasses, so you should probably order online through January 1, 2020.
Buy $50 in gift cards get a $10 bonus card, offer valid through December 31.
Carrabba’s
With every $50 purchase you will receive a $10 gift!
Chappy’s Social House
Get a FREE $5.00 gift card when you purchase a $25 gift card and a FREE $10 gift card when you purchase a $50 gift card.
Get a $10 Bonus Card with the purchase of $50 in gift cards now through December 31, 2019. Also get free shipping. Bonus Card is redeemable 1/1 – 2/12/2020.
Cold Stone Creamery
Buy a $30 e-gift card and get a $10 bonus card now through November 28, 2019. Good online only.
El Meson
To mark the official start of another joyful gift giving (and gift getting) season, we’re happy to offer our friends our own Holiday Gifts with an additional gift card for every $50 gift card purchased! Starting on Friday, November 29 and going through Monday, December 2 the first 50 people to purchase a $50 gift card at ElMeson.net will receive an additional gift card valued at $10-$50! Then on Tuesday, December 3 through the holidays at ElMeson.net and at the restaurant we’ll be offering an additional $10 gift card with every $50 gift card purchased.
Firehouse Subs
Stop in to buy a $25 gift card and they’ll hand you a card for a free medium sub on the spot through January 31
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Get a $20 Bonus Card with the purchase of $100 in gift cards. This annual special is good for gift card purchases now through December 31, 2019. The Bonus Card is redeemable 1/1 – 2/9/2020.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
For each online and in-store gift card purchase of $25 or more, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will make the case that “it’s better to receive” by giving each purchasing guest a $5 bonus card, valid during the month of January 2020.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Buy in-restaurant or online and you’ll get a $10 bonus when you pick up a $50 gift card. Offer valid through December 31.
Longhorn Steakhouse
A $10 bonus card is headed your way with every $50 in gift cards you buy. The bonus card is only valid in January. Offer valid through December 30.
Noodles & Company
Pick up a $5 gift card for every $25 you drop on gift cards. Offer valid through December 31.
Outback Steakhouse 
Get a $10 Bonus Card with the purchase of $50 in gift cards. This annual special is good for gift card purchases now through December 31, 2019. The Bonus Card is redeemable 1/1 – 2/9/2020.
Panera Bread
Buy $50 in gift cards get a $10 bonus card, offer valid through December 31.
Piada Italian Street Food
Pick up a $25 gift card to land a free entrée. If you purchase the card online, you’ll get a card for a free entrée via email. Offer valid through December 30.
Get a $20 bonus card with a $100 gift card purchase now through December 31, 2019. Bonus cards are valid 1/1/2020 – 2/29/2020.
Red Lobster
Buy a $50 gift card get a $10 coupon or a free appetizer
Red Robin
Buy a $25 gift card, get $5 bonus bucks through Dec 31. For businesses looking to purchase large gift card orders throughout the year, get 10% discount on orders $500 or more.
Rubi Tuesday
Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $15 bonus card valid Jan 2- March 5, 2020
Rusty Bucket’s Restaurant & Tavern
You’ll get a free $10 gift card when you buy a $50 card. The bonus card will be valid from January 2 – February 29. Offer valid through December 30.
Skyline Chili
For every $30 in gift cards purchased at Skyline restaurants you will received a $5 gift certificate. Offer valid for gift cards purchased at participating Skyline restaurants only. $5 gift certificates valid from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2020 only at the restaurant where purchased. Not valid with any other offer.
Steak ‘n Shake
Purchase a $20 gift card and get a $5 gift certificate
Texas Roadhouse
Get a $5 Bonus Card with the purchase of a $30 e-gift cards now through December 25, 2019.
TGI Fridays
Buy $25 in gift cards, get $5 in Bonus Bite Cards
T.J. Chumps
Free $10 bonus card to you for every $50 gift card purchased!
The Caroline
Purchase a $100 gift card and receive a FREE $20 gift card. Click HERE to order gift cards today, and be sure to add the word “BONUS” to the comments section to claim this deal! *Must purchase gift cards between Nov 25-Nov 30 . *$20 gift card is valid for use 1/1/20-5/31/20
Buy $25 in gift cards for a loved one and get a $5 card for free. That might not seem like much, but you can absolutely get yourself an entire lunch for $5. Offer valid through December 31.
Purchase a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card. Purchase at Young’s or online. Gift cards never expire and are good all over the farm for food and fun.
