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Restaurant Gift Card Deals for the Grads and Dads in Your Life

May 18, 2018 by Amanda Blankenship

This year’s biggest Mother’s Day gifting trend appears to be spilling over into the next holiday, Father’s Day along with graduation season: Restaurant gift card deals have exploded in number.

Apparently this takes a cue from moms’ stated preference for gift cards over other types of presents in Mother’s Day surveys by the National Retail Federation.

The organization’s survey about spending for graduation presents in 2018 indicate that gift cards are among the top three choices of recipients. And it’s in the top five for Father’s Day presents.

Here’s a look at the amazing restaurant gift card deals available for purchase.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is offering a 15 percent discount on gift cards over $75.

Applebee’s

Applebee’s is offering a $10 bonus gift card with every purchase of a $50 gift card through July 1.

Bahama Breeze

Buy a $50 gift card by June 30 and get two $10 bonus gift cards (they can only be redeemed for dine-in customers). Bonus cards will be able to be redeemed between May 29 and July 31 or July 1 through August 31.

Black Angus

Anyone who purchase $50 in gift cards will receive a $10 bonus through June 18.

Bonefish Grill

Now through June 17, buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card for free.

Brio Tuscan Grille

Brio Tuscan Grille is offering a $25 bonus card for every $100 gift card purchased through June 17.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buy one $30 gift card, and get a $5 bonus card free through June 17.

Burger 21

Through June 18, get a coupon for a free fry or shake with a purchase of a $20 gift card.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Up until June 17, you’ll be able to get a free $10 bonus gift card with the purchase of every $50 Carrabba’s gift card.

Chili’s

Chili’s is offering a similar deal for individuals who purchase their gift cards online. Get a free $10 gift card for every $50 in gift cards purchased through June 17.

Del Frisco’s Grille

Del Frisco’s will be offering a restaurant gift card deal through June 19: Buy $100 in gift cards and get $20 in bonus cards free.

Fogo de Chao

Head to Fogo de Chao before June 17, buy $125 in gift cards and you’ll receive $25 in bonus cards.

Houlihan’s

Buy $50 in gift cards and get a free appetizer coupon, now through June 17.

IHOP

IHOP is known for having its free days, and it is offering more freebies with the current gift card offer: Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 coupon through August 12.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Up until June 15, get a $10 bonus gift card for every $50 in gift cards spent at Joe’s Crab Shack.

Logan’s Roadhouse

For every $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card free through June 17.

Metro Diner

Through June 17, Metro Diner is offering a $10 bonus card for every $50 in gift cards purchased.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

Head to Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub between now and June 17 for a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card for free.

Noodles World Kitchen

Lovers of noodles can purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card for free through June 30.

Outback Steakhouse

Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card free — now through June 17.

Panera Bread

Grab a $50 gift card for Panera before May 31 and get a $10 bonus card free.

P.F. Chang’s

P.F. Chang’s is offering a similar deal: Buy a $50 gift card before Jun 17 and receive a $10 bonus card free of charge.

Red Lobster

Red Lobster is offering two coupons for free appetizers or $10 off two adult entrees with the purchase of $75 in gift cards. This offer will only be available as long as supplies last.

Red Robin

Buy a $25 gift card before June 30 and get a $5 bonus card.

Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday is offering a $15 bonus gift card for every $50 in gift cards purchased now through June 17.

Steak ‘n Shake

Steak ‘n Shake is offering a free $5 gift certificate for every purchase of $20 in gift cards through August 21.

TGI Fridays

Buy $50 in TGI Fridays gifts cards, and get a bonus $10 card. This offer is only available for a limited time.

More Restaurant Gift Card Deals

Groupon

Groupon can be a great place to find restaurant gift deals and discounts on meals near you. This app is a great way to get money off smaller, locally-owned restaurants that might not necessarily offer gift card rebates or bonuses.

Living Social

Similar to Groupon, Living Social also offers restaurant gift card deals — and in some parts of the country, you might find there’s a wider variety of restaurants available. So, if you don’t see what you’re looking for on Groupon, this is a good place to check.

Readers, do you expect to include any restaurant outings or gift cards in your celebration of Father’s Day this year? Which of the above deals have you either partaken of or expect to avail yourself of? And are there any other such deals that we’ve missed including in this article. Let us know by posting in the comments section beneath this post.

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Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship is a full-time stay-at-home mom. Her family recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world. She loves writing about various topics, including politics and personal finance. In her spare time, Amanda loves to play with her kids, make food from scratch, crochet, and read.

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