70+ restaurant and retail gift card deals for 2023

The holidays are the best time to buy gift cards for loved ones (or even yourself) from popular restaurants and retailers because of all the bonus offers. Plus, it’s the perfect gift because the recipient can pick exactly what they want at their favorite shop (or enjoy their favorite meal.)

According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of consumers have gift cards on their shopping list. This holiday season, it’s estimated retailers will sell more than $30 billion in gift cards.

The extra savings make gift cards an easy and quick way to check off your holiday shopping list, while maximizing your holiday budget.

Tips on buying holiday gift card bonuses

In order to receive the bonus, gift cards must be purchased by Dec. 31, 2023. However, offers may end sooner. Always read the fine print first.

It’s important to note that most of the offers are for “bonus cards” or “coupons” — not actual gift cards. Therefore, review the fine print for limitations, including any minimum purchase requirements, date restrictions and/or menu exclusions.

Bonus offers are available while supplies last. Many often sell out quickly.

Most bonus cards are not valid until Jan. 1, 2024.

Bonus offers and redemption are only valid at participating locations.

Bonus offers may only be available online or in-store or both. Verify bonus offers availability and the fine print before purchasing because gift cards are typically non-refundable.

Gift card purchases must be made directly with the restaurant or retailer for the bonus — not via a third-party site or business (such as a grocery or big box store.)

National and regional chains aren’t the only businesses in the gift-giving mood. You may find local restaurants or businesses in your neighborhood with bonus gift card offers, so stop by your favorite spots for more potential savings. Gift card purchases are a great way to support local businesses.

Review our tips on how to maximize the value of your gift cards.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Many bonuses are doubled for Black Friday, Cyber Monday or all weekend between the two shopping holidays. It’s the best time to stock up on gift cards and enjoy lots of bonus offers.

Gift card deals for 2023

Restaurant: Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer

Auntie Anne’s: Any amount ($5 or more) = FREE Pretzel Reward Card

Applebee’s: $50 = $10 Bonus Card

bartaco: $50 = $10 Bonus

Benihana: $50 = $10 Promo Card / $200 = $60 Promo Card

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card + 20% Off VIP Card

Bonefish Grill: $50 = $10 Off Coupon

Bruegger’s Bagels: $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: $50 = $10 Reward Card

Buca di Beppo: $50 = $10 Reward Card

Buffalo Wild Wings: $25 = $5 eBonus Card

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: $50 = $10 eBonus Card

The Children’s Place: $50 or more = $10 Gift Coupon

Chili’s: $50 = $10 Holiday eBonus Card

Cinnabon: $25 = $5 Reward Card

Cold Stone Creamery: $50 = $15 Bonus e-Card

DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse): $50 = $10 Bonus Card, $100 = $25 Bonus Card

Einstein Bros. Bagels: $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Flower Child: $50 = $10 Bonus Card

Fogo de Chão: $125 = $25 Holiday Bonus Card / $300 = $75 Holiday Bonus Card / $400 = $100 Holiday Bonus Card

IHOP: $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Jamba: $25 = $5 Reward Card

Kona Grill: $50 = $10 Bonus Dollars / $100 = $25 Bonus Dollars

Kroger – Various gift card bonuses and discounts available online — promo dates and offers change often

MAD Greens: $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Maggiano’s Little Italy: $100 = $20 Bonus Card

Modern Market: $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Morton’s The Steakhouse: $250 = $50 Reward Card

Ocean Prime: $100 = $25 Bonus Card Reward

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom: $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Outback Steakhouse: $50 = $10 Off Coupon

The Palm: $250 = $50 Reward Card

Panda Express: $30 = FREE bowl

Panera Bread: $50 = $10 Bonus Card

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen: $25 = $5 Bonus

Portillo’s: $50 = $10 Promo Card

R ed Lobster: $50 = Two $10 Off Bonus Coupons

R ed Robin: $25 = $5 Bonus Buck Reward

Regal Cinemas: $50 = $10 Concessions Bonus

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: $50 = $10 eBonus Card

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: $300 or more = 10% Bonus Gift Card

Seasons 52: $500 or more = 10% bonus gift card

Shake Shack – $25 = $5 Bonus Card

Smashburger: $25 = $5 Smash Cash

Subway: $25 = FREE 6″ sub

STK Steakhouse: $50 = $10 Dining Dollars / $100 = $25 Dining Dollars

T .G.I. Friday’s: $50 = $20 Bonus Bites

True Food Kitchen: $100 = $20 Bonus

Wendy’s: $3 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty every visit in 2024

Gift card fine print

Remember, price and participation may vary by location. Review the fine print for limitations, including minimum purchase requirements, date restrictions, or exclusions first. Also, many businesses don’t allow you to combine multiple bonus cards in a single transaction. Most (if not all) bonuses are not valid until Jan. 1, 2021.

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