Restaurant gift cards sometimes get a bad rap, but they can be the perfect present to give in many situations.
While they may seem impersonal, they are usually welcomed and useful. And you never have to worry about them being the wrong size or color or whether the recipient already has one.
With graduation season and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day coming up, many restaurants are trying to tempt gift card buyers by offering a bonus card or other reward with a purchase. So not only does your recipient receive a gift card, but you, as the buyer, get one of your own. Oh, sure, you can choose to give the recipient all of the cards, but why not treat yourself?
Following is a list of restaurants offering bonus cards, coupons or reward odes with a gift card purchase right now. Note that it’s always smart to check the details of the offer you’re interested in. Some bonus cards have blackout dates, expire quickly or can’t be used for alcohol or other specific items.
1. Applebee’s
The offer: Buy a $50 gift card and get a free $10 bonus card.
Offer ends: June 20, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: The $10 bonus card expires on Aug. 3, 2025; and Applebee’s says it can’t be redeemed on the day it’s issued.
2. Fogo de Chao
The offer: For every $125 in online gift card purchases, you will receive a $25 bonus e-card.
Offer ends: June 16, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: June 17-Aug. 25, 2025
3. Houlihan’s
The offer: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 dining certificate.
Offer ends: June 15, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: May 12-July 13, 2025, but dining certificate cannot be redeemed on Father’s Day (June 16).
4. IHOP
The offer: Get a $5 bonus card when you buy $25 in gift cards.
Offer ends: June 30, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: Bonus card expires Aug. 25, 2025
5. Outback Steakhouse
The offer: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card.
Offer valid: Through June 15, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: June 23-Aug. 24, 2025
6. Benihana
The offer: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card. Or, spend $200 in gift cards and get a $60 bonus gift card.
Offer ends: May 11, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: May 12-June 23, 2025
7. Denny’s
The offer: Buy $25 in gift cards online, get a $5 bonus coupon.
Offer ends: June 18, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: June 19-Aug. 30, 2025
8. Subway
The offer: Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 bonus gift card.
Offer ends: June 30, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: Through July 31, 2025
9. Auntie Anne’s
The offer: Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 reward code.
Offer ends: May 11, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: Through July 15, 2025
10. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
The offer: Buy $50 in e-gift cards, get a $5 bonus card.
Offer ends: June 15, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: June 16-July 7, 2025
11. Cinnabon
The offer: Buy $25 in gift cards online, get a $5 reward code.
Offer ends: May 11, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: Through July 15, 2025
12. Moe’s
The offer: Buy $30 in gift cards, get two $5 reward cards.
Offer ends: May 11, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: Through June 16, 2025
13. Bonefish Grill
The offer: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card.
Offer ends: June 16, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: June 23-Aug. 24, 2025
14. Chili’s
The offer: Buy $50 in gift cards online, get a $10 e-bonus card.
Offer ends: May 11, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: May 12-June 13, 2025
15. The Cheesecake Factory
The offer: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card.
Offer ends: May 11, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: May 12-June 4, 2025
16. Qdoba
The offer: Buy $50 of gift cards online, get a $10 digital bonus.
Offer ends: June 22, 2025
Dates freebie is redeemable: July 1-Aug. 31, 2025
17. Shake Shack
The offer: Buy a $25 digital gift card, get a $5 bonus card.
Offer ends: June 15
Dates freebie is redeemable: No listed expiration
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