2018 Holiday Restaurant & Retail Gift Card Promotions
Ho! Ho! Woah!
Are you looking for ways to save on dining out over the holidays? Planning to give gift cards this Christmas? If so, check out this post for TONS of 2018 restaurant and retail gift card promotional offers to help you save BIG!
And, remember – gift cards make great last minute gifts and are super easy and convenient to give! 🎁 We also suggest buying some for yourself to use throughout the year as you can often combine gift cards with coupons and promo codes to save even more!
Applebee’s
Through January 6th, 2019, whenever you buy a $50 Applebee’s eGift Card, you’ll receive a $10 bonus card (bonus card valid until 3/3/19). Go here for more details.
Bahama Breeze
Through January 2nd, 2019, get $20 in bonus cards with every $50 Bahama Breeze gift card purchase. One $10 bonus card will be valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19, and the other $10 bonus card will be valid 2/1/19 – 3/31/19 (except for 2/14/19). Head here for more details.
Barnes & Noble
Through November 19th, 2018, for every $75 in Barnes & Noble gift cards you purchase in a single transaction, you’ll receive a $10 eGift card (eGift card valid 12/26/18 – 3/1/19). Go here for more information.
Benihana
Through December 31st, 2018, buy $50 in Benihana gift cards, receive a $10 promotional card (promotional card valid 1/2/19 – 3/31/19). Head here for more details.
BJ’S Restaurant Brewhouse
Through January 1st, 2019, buy $50 in BJ’s gift cards, and receive a $10 bonus card AND 20% off VIP Card; or buy $100 in gift cards, receive a $25 bonus card AND 20% off VIP Card (bonus card and VIP card valid 1/1/19 – 2/13/19). Go here for more details.
Blaze Pizza
For a limited time, buy $25 in Blaze Pizza gift cards, get a free pizza pass (pizza pass valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Head here for more details.
Bonefish Grill
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $50 in Bonefish Grill gift cards you purchase, you’ll receive a $10 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 2/10/19). Go here for more information.
Bucca di Beppo
Through December 31st, 2018, buy a $50 Bucca di Beppo gift card and receive a $10 Reward Card (valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Head here for more details.
California Pizza Kitchen
Through January 1st, 2019, buy $100 in California Pizza Kitchen gift cards and receive a $20 promotional card. Plus, buy your gift card before 11/21 and get an additional $10 bonus card, along with the $20 promotional card. Check out their Facebook page for more details or go here to order.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Through December 31st, 2018, buy $50 in Carabba’s Italian Grill gift cards and receive a $10 promotional card (promo card valid 1/1/19 – 2/10/19). Head here for more details.
The Cheesecake Factory
Through December 31st, receive a FREE slice of cheesecake for every $25 The Cheesecake Factory gift card you purchase online or in the restaurant! The Slice of Joy card will be redeemable on a future visit from 1/1/2019 – 3/31/2019 for one complimentary slice of cheesecake or layer cake.
Chili’s
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $50 Chili’s gift card purchased, you’ll receive a $10 holiday bonus card (bonus Card valid 1/1/19 – 2/6/19). Head here for more details.
Claim Jumper
Through December 24th, 2017, buy a $50 Claim Jumper gift card, and receive a $10 reward card (reward card valid 1/1/19 – 5/31/19). Go here for more details.
Denny’s
Through December 25th, 2018, for every $25 Denny’s gift card purchased, you’ll receive $50 worth of Denny’s coupons. Note that a $1.95 shipping and handling fee is applied to each order. Head here for more details.
DSW
Through December 26th, 2018, purchase $50, $100, or $150 in DSW gift cards and get a $5, $20, or $30 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/4/19-1/26/19). Go here for more details.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
For a limited time, buy $500 or more in Eddie V’s gift cards, and receive an elegant martini set along with an additional gift card worth 10% off your purchase. Head here for more details.
First Watch
Through December 31st, for every $100 gift card you purchase, receive $20 in bonus bucks (bonus bucks valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Check out their Facebook page for more details or go here to order.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $100 in Fleming’s gift card purchases you make, you’ll receive a $20 bonus card (valid 1/1/19 – 2/10/19)! Head here for more details.
Fogo de Chão
Through December 31st, 2018, with every $150 in Fogo de Chão gift card purchases you make, you’ll receive a $25 bonus eCard (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 3/31/19)! Go here for more details.
IHOP
Now through December 31st, 2018, get a $5 bonus coupon with every $25 IHOP gift card purchase (bonus coupon valid through 1/31/19). Head here and scroll down for more details.
Jamba Juice
For a limited time, buy $25 in Jamba Juice gift cards, and get a $5 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Go here for more details.
Kroger
Through December 10th, with every participating gift card purchase you make, you’ll receive 4x in Fuel Perks! Head here for more details. Also, be sure to check your Kroger account for various gift card offers!
Landry’s, Inc. Restaurants
Through December 24th, 2018, buy a $50 Landry’s gift card and receive a free $10 rewards card, OR buy a $100 Landry’s gift card and receive a free $20 rewards card! Your reward card will be valid 1/1/19 – 5/31/19. Go here to order or to check out the terms and conditions for more details.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Through December 30th, 2018, receive a $25 bonus card for every $100 Lettuce Entertain You gift card purchased (bonus card valid 1/2/19 – 4/10/19). Head here for more details.
Logan’s Steakhouse
Through December 31st, 2018, get $20 in bonus cards for every $50 in gift cards purchased. Bonus cards are not valid in NC, SC, or Augusta, GA, and expire 2/13/2019 (they are not redeemable on the day issued). Go here for more details.
Longhorn Steakhouse
For a limited time, for every $25 Longhorn Steakhouse gift card purchased online, you’ll receive a $5 bonus gift card (bonus gift card valid 1/1/19-2/3/19 with purchase of two adult entrees). Head here for more details.
Marcus Theatres
Now through January 1st, 2019, get a free $5 Snack Cash with every $25 gift card purchase! Go here for more details.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Through the month of December, buy a $25 Menchie’s gift card in-store only, and receive a $5 Bonus Card while supplies last. Head here for more details.
MOOYAH
For a limited time, buy $25 in MOOYAH gift cards and get $5 off your food/drink purchase in the same transaction. Go here and scroll down for more details.
Morton’s Steakhouse
Through December 24th, buy a $250 Morton’s gift card and receive a free $50 reward card! Your reward card will be valid 1/1/19 – 5/31/19. Head here for more details.
Noodles & Company
Through December 31st, 2018 buy a $25 Noodles & Company gift card, and receive a $5 bonus card (bonus card is valid through 1/15/19). Go here for more details.
O’Charleys
Through November 22nd, 2018, for every $25 O’Charley’s gift cards you purchase in-store or online, you’ll receive a $5 reward card (reward card valid 1/1/19 – 2/13/19). You’ll also get a $5 off $10 purchase coupon. Head here for more details.
Olga’s Kitchen
For a limited time, buy a $100 gift card and get $30 in bonus bucks. Or, buy $25 gift card and get $5 bonus bucks. Go here for more details.
Olive Garden
Through December 30th, 2018, for every $50 in Olive Garden gift cards you purchase, you’ll receive a $10 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/2/19 – 2/10/19). Head here for more details.
Outback Steakhouse
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $50 in Outback Steakhouse gift cards you purchase, you’ll receive a $10 promotion card (promotion card valid 1/1/19 – 2/10/19). Go here for more details.
Panera Bread
Through December 31st, 2018 for every $50 in Panera Bread gift cards you purchase, you’ll receive a $10 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 1/22/19). Head here for more details.
P.F. Chang’s
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $100 in P.F. Chang’s gift cards you purchase, you’ll receive a $20 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Go here for more details.
Portillo’s
For a limited time, purchase $50 worth of gift cards and receive a bonus $10 promotional card valid from Dec. 26th, 2018 – March 21st, 2019. The promotional card will be valid to redeem both online and in store. Go here for more details.
Red Robin
For a limited time, receive a $5 bonus buck reward for every $25 Red Robin gift card purchase (bonus buck rewards valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Head here for more details.
Red Lobster
For a limited time, spend $50 on Red Lobster gift cards, and get a $10 coupon to use in January (valid 1/1/19 – 1/31/19). Go here for more details.
Regal Theatres
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $50 in Regal gift cards purchased at a participating location you will receive a $10 concessions bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Head here for more details.
Roy’s Restaurant
Through December 31st, 2018, buy $100 in Roy’s gift cards, and receive a $30 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 2/12/19). Go here for more details and go here to purchase a gift card.
Ruby Tuesday
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $50 in Ruby Tuesday Gift Cards you buy in-store or online, you’ll receive a free $15 bonus card (bonus card valid 1/2/19 – 3/5/19). Head here for more details.
Rusty Bucket
Through December 30th, 2018, for every $50 in Rusty Bucket gift cards you purchase, receive a $10 bonus card (bonus bard valid 1/2/19 – 2/28/19). Go here for more details.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Through December 31st, 2018, buy $250 worth of more of gift cards, and receive a 10% bonus card (bonus card valid 1/1/19 – 3/31/19). Head here for more details.
Soma
Through December 24th, 2018, buy $100 in Soma Gift cards and receive a $20 money card (money card valid 1/8/19 – 2/2/19 in Soma boutiques and outlets). Go here for more details.
Steak ‘n Shake
Through December 31st, 2018, receive a free $5 certificate when you buy $20 in Steak ‘n Shake gift cards (certificate valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Head here for more details.
Texas de Brazil
Through December 21st, 2018, for every $100 Texas de Brazil gift card purchase you’ll receive an additional $25 bonus certificate, and for every $50 gift card purchase you’ll receive $10 bonus certificate (bonus certificate valid 1/1/19 – 3/14/19)! Go here for more details.
Texas Roadhouse
For a limited time, for every $30 you buy in Texas Roadhouse gift card purchased online, you’ll receive a $5 bonus eGift card (bonus gift card will be emailed to you within 48 hours of purchase; max. bonus is $100) – note that these offers may vary by region. Head here for more details.
The Children’s Place
Through December 25th, 2018, buy a $50 The Children’s Place gift card and receive a $10 bonus card! Or, buy a $75 gift card to get a $15 bonus card, or buy a $100 gift card and get a $20 bonus card. Bonus cards valid 12/26/18-2/2/19. Go here for more details.
T.G.I. Friday’s
Through December 31st, 2018, for every $25 you spend on T.G.I. Friday’s gift cards, you’ll receive a Bonus Bites card worth $5 (Bonus Bites valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19). Head here for more details.
Tony Roma’s
For a limited time, for every $50 in Tony Roma’s eGift Cards you purchase, you’ll receive $15 in Roma Bucks (Roma Bucks valid 1/1/19 – 3/22/19). Roma Bucks are not valid at Las Vegas, NV; Newark, NJ; or Waikiki, HI, locations. Head here for more details.
Uno Chicago Grill
Through January 1st, 2019, buy a $25 Uno’s gift card, receive a $5 bonus voucher (bonus voucher valid 1/2/19 – 2/13/19). Go here for more details.
Yard House
Through December 31st, 2018, buy a $50 Yard House gift card, receive a $10 Bonus Card (Bonus Card valid 1/2/19 – 3/31/19). Head here for more details.
Just got an email- Portillos (YUM! If you are in Chicago it’s a must!) is have a similar promotion of buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 gift card (which is a bit time sensitive if I remember correctly from last year). Worth it for us!
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up!
Has anyone seen any Disney gift card deals pop up?
Any idea if Target will be doing the 10% off gift cards like they have in the past?
I think the best part for the Rusty Bucket deal, is the fine print says you can use multiple bonus cards per check, which I think is pretty unusual.
CVS is also offering $25 extrabucks when you purchase $75 in Applebee’s GCs in Black Friday ad
I just did the P.F. Chang’s deal. I picked up a larger lunch order for my colleges and me. I purchased the $100.- gift card got $20.- free and paid with it 2 minutes later adding some desserts. Win win!
My husband is a Senior 2 manager at the Cheesecake Factory so I will ask him and let you guys know.