According to research from the National Restaurant Association in 2011, 26 percent of Americans planned to give a restaurant gift card as a holiday gift, and 59 percent said they would like to receive a restaurant gift card.
A restaurant gift card allows the recipient to enjoy a nice dinner without worrying about picking up the tab. This is part of a greater trend of interest in experience based gifts rather than giving goods.
Following are restaurant chains offering special deals on gift card sales this year. Be sure to check the restaurant’s website or your local restaurant for full details.
Abuelo’s – Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 VIP card. VIP card is redeemable in any Abuelo’s restaurant January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016. Offer expires December 31, 2015.
Applebee’s Grill & Bar – Get a free mystery value bonus card (up to $25) when you purchase $50 in gift cards.
Bonus card expires February 28, 2016. Promotion runs through January 3, 2016.
Azteca Mexican Restaurants – Receive a $20 bonus gift card for each $100 in gift cards you purchase. Online only.
Bahama Breeze – Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card.
Bakers Square Restaurant & Bakery – Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card. Bonus Card redeemable January 1, 2016 through March 20, 2016. Offer available online only.
bd’s Mongolian Grill – For every $25 in gift cards purchased, recieve $5 in Mongo Money and over $300 worth of coupons to use in 2016. Buy $75 in gift cards and receive a coupon for a free Unlimited Bowl to use now or later. Valid for in-store purchases only.
Benihana – Purchase $50 in gif cards and receive a $10 promotional card. Promotional cards valid January 2, 2016 through March 31, 2016. Offer available through December 31, 2015.
Bennigan’s – Spend $25 on gift cards and get a $5 gift card to use on your next visit.
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse – Give $50 in eGift Cards, get a $10 bonus card. Bonus card valid December 26, 2015 through February 29, 2016.
Black Angus Steakhouse – For every $50 in gift cards purchased, receive $10 holiday ebonus bucks. Bonus bucks valid January 1, 2016 through February 11, 2016. Offer expires December 31, 2015.
Bonefish Grill – Receive a $10 bonus card for every $50 you purchase in gift cards. Bonus cards valid January 1, 2016 through February 10, 2016. Offer expires December 31, 2015.
Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille – Free $5 certificate with every $20 gift card purchase. Offer expires December 31, 2015.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana – Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 bonus card. Bonus card valid January 1, 2016 through May 15, 2016.
Brick House Tavern + Tap – Get $15 in Brick Bucks when you buy a $25 gift card.
Brio Tuscan Grille – Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 bonus card. Bonus card valid January 1, 2016 through March 15, 2016.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 reward card to use from January 2, 2016 through May 31, 2016.
Offer valid through December 24, 2015.
California Pizza Kitchen – Purchase $50 in gift cards, receive a $10 promotional card. Promotional cards valid January 11, 2016 through February 28, 2016. Offer expires December 29, 2015.
Carrows Restaurants – Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 reward card free. Reward card valid January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016. Offer expires December 31, 2015.
Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill – Purchase $30 in gift cards, receive a $5 bonus voucher. Purchase $50 in gift cards, receive a $10 bonus voucher. Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive a $25 bonus voucher.
Cheeseburger in Paradise – For every $25 spent on gift cards, receive a $5 rewards card to use after the holidays. Offer valid while supplies last.
