Here’s the most complete list of gift card bonus offers and promotions you’ll find anywhere! Presenting our annual Cheapolife.com Restaurant Gift Card Bonus Deals Roundup for Christmas and the holiday season:
Applebee’s: Get a free $10 Bonus Card when you buy $50 in Applebee’s Gift Cards at participating locations. Applebee’s Bonus Card is valid through February 29, 2012.
Arby’s: Get ANY free Arby’s Combo Meal when you purchase a $20 Arby’s gift card. In my area, the top Combo Meal is $7.59, so this is a great deal!
Ben & Jerry’s: Get a free scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream when you buy $10 or more worth of Ben & Jerry’s gift cards.
Benihana: Purchase $50 in Benihana Gift Cards in one transaction and get a $10 Benihana Bonus Card. Offer valid until December 31, 2011. Bonus Card is valid from January 2-March 31, 2012.
Biaggi’s: Enjoy a FREE $15 Holiday Bonus Award Card with every $100 in Biaggi’s Gift Cards that you purchase. Gift cards available through December 31, 2011 and are redeemable at any Biaggi’s location from January 1-March 31, 2012.
Black Angus Steakhouse: For every $50 in Black Angus Gift Cards you purchase, you’ll receive $5 in Bonus Bucks. Offer valid until December 31, 2011 and are redeemable at any Black Angus Steakhouse from January 1-February 13, 2012.
Blue Plate Restaurants: For every $100 worth of Blue Plate Restaurant Gift Cards you buy, receive a discount book filled with $100 in savings. Valid at all Minnesota Blue Plate Restaurants.
Bob Evans: Get a free $10 bonus card with every $50 Bob Evans Gift Card you purchase. Bonus cards valid January 6-March 23, 2012 at participating Bob Evans locations.
Bonefish Grill: Buy $100 worth of gift cards and you’ll get a $20 Bonefish Grill Bonus Gift Card. Bonus Gift Card is valid from is valid from January 1-February 10, 2012 at participating Bonefish Grill restaurants.
Boston Market: Purchase a $25 Boston Market Gift Card and receive a $5 Boston Market Bonus Card. Bonus Card redeemable through January 31, 2012. Available only in restaurants, not online.
Brio Tuscan Grille: Buy $100 worth of Brio Tuscan Grille Gift Cards and receive a $20 bonus gift. Offer valid through December 31, 2011. Brio Tuscan Grill Bonus Gift valid January 1-March 15, 2012.
Broadway Pizza: Get a free $10 gift voucher for every $50 Broadway Pizza Gift Card that you purchase. Valid at all Minnesota and Wisconsin Broadway Pizza locations.
Buca di Beppo: Get a $10 Buca Reward Card for each $50 Buca di Beppo Gift Card you purchase. Reward cards valid January 1-31, 2012.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Purchase a $25 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card and you will receive a Blazin’ Bonus Gift Card worth anywhere from $5 to 100. Bonus card can be used at any Buffalo Wild Wings from January 1-February 15, 2012.
California Pizza Kitchen: Purchase $100 in California Pizza Kitchen Gift Cards and get a free $20 rewards card. Offer valid through December 24, 2011. Rewards card valid from January 3-March 6, 2012 at participating California Pizza Kitchen locations.
Carino’s Italian: Get $5 in Carino’s Cash for every $25 worth of Carino’s Italian Gift Cards you purchase. Cards can be purchased in restaurants or online at Carinos.com.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Receive a free $20 bonus card for each $100 in Carrabba’s Gift Cards purchased until December 31, 2011. Bonus card valid from January 1-February 10, 2012 at participating Carabba’s Italian Grill locations.
Champps Americana: Purchase a $50 Champps Americana Gift Card and get a free $15 Champps bonus card.
Cheeseburger in Paradise: Get a $10 Cheeseburger in Paradise Bonus Card for every $50 in gift cards that you purchase. Offer valid through December 31, 2011 at participating Cheeseburger in Paradise locations.
The Cheesecake Factory: Purchase a $25 Cheesecake Factory gift card and receive a Slice of Joy Card, redeemable for a FREE slice of Cheesecake Factory goodness!
Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Buy a $50 Chevy’s Gift Card and receive a $10 bonus certificate. Offer valid through December 31, 2011. Chevy’s Bonus Certificate redeemable January 1-February 29, 2011 at participating locations.
Chili’s: Save 10% on your total purchase when you buy $100 or more in Chili’s Gift Cards. Offer valid at Chili’s restaurants and online at Chilis.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Purchase $30 or more in Chipotle Gift Cards from now until December 31, 2011. Then, bring in your receipt on your next visit and get a free burrito, bowl, order of tacos or salad. Redeemable through January 31, 2012 at participating Chipotle Mexican Grill locations.
Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza: Receive 20 free tokens for every $25 in Chuck E. Cheese’s Gift Cards that you purchase. Offer available through January 2, 2012. Valid only at participating Chuck E. Cheese’s locations.
Cici’s Pizza: Get a free buffet card for every $20 in CiCi’s gift cards you purchase. Free Cici’s Pizza buffet card valid all during the month of January, 2012.
Claim Jumper: Get a $10 bonus when you purchase $50 in Claim Jumper gift cards. Offer valid through December 25, 2011 at participating Claim Jumper restuarants. Bonus redeemable January 1-February 9, 2012.
Colton’s Steak House & Grill: Get a free $5 Colton’s Bonus Card for every $25 in Colton’s Gift Cards that you purchase. Bonus Cards valid through January 31, 2012. Available in restaurants only, not online.
Cosi: Receive a $10 Cosi bonus card with every $50 you spend on CosiCard Gift Card purchases.
CRAVE: For every $100 worth of CRAVE gift cards purchased online until December 31, 2011, you get a $60 CRAVE bonus gift card.
Crispers: Get a $20 Crispers Bonus Card for each $100 in Crispers Gift Cards you purchase.
Culvers: Buy $25 in Culver’s Gift Cards and receive a free Double Deluxe Value Basket. Offer valid through January 1, 2012 at participating Culver’s locations.
Davanni’s: Get a $5 Davanni’s Gift Card for each $25 in gift cards that you purchase. Valid on pizza, pasta, or anything else on the menu. Valid at all Minnesota Davanni’s locations.
Elephant Bar: Get a $5 Elephant Bar Gift Card when you purchase $25 in gift cards. Valid through December 31, 2011 at participating Elephant Bar locations.
El Torito: For each $100 in El Torito Gift Cards purchased, you will receive a $20 El Torito Bonus Certificate. Available through December 31, 2011 at restaurants and online at ElTorito.com. Bonus Certificates redeemable through June 30, 2012.
Famous Dave’s: Famous Dave’s is offering a $5 Reward Card when you purchase $25 in Famous Dave’s Gift Cards. Valid through December 31, 2011. Reward Card redeemable January 1-February 29, 2012.
Firehouse Subs: Purchase a $10 Firehouse Subs Gift Card and receive a FREE dessert. Your choice of cookies or a brownie. Offer valid through December 31, 2011 at participating Firehouse Subs locations.
Furr’s Buffet: Get a free buffet on a future visit when you purchase $35 or more in Furr’s Gift Cards. Offer valid through December 31, 2011. Free Furr’s Buffet coupon must be redeemed by February 29, 2012.
Green Mill: Purchase $100 in Green Mill Gift Cards and receive a $20 Green Mill Bonus Gift Card. Available in the restaurants or online at GreenMill.com.
Hardee’s: Buy a $20 Hardee’s Gift Card and receive a FREE 1/4 LB Little Thickburger. Offer available at the restaurants or online at Hardees.com.
Hooters: Buy a $25 Hooters Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Buy a $50 Hooters Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Bonus Cards valid January 2-February 29, 2012.
IHOP: Get a coupon for $5 off your next IHOP purchase when you buy a $25 IHOP Gift Card. Offer valid through January 31, 2012.
Izzy’s Pizza: Buy a $25 Izzy’s Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Buy a $50 Izzy’s Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Buy a $75 Izzy’s Gift Card, get a $15 Bonus Card. Buy a $100 Izzy’s Gift Card, get a 20 Bonus Card. Offer valid through December 31, 2011.
Jamba Juice: Purchase a $25 Jamba Juice Gift Card and get a free 16 ounce Smoothie. Valid at participating Jamba Juice locations through January 3, 2012.
Jason’s Deli: Buy a $50 Jason’s Deli Gift Card and receive a free $5 gift card. Offer valid through December 31, 2011 at participating Jason’s Deli locations.
Joe’s Crab Shack: Get $5 in Bonus Bucks when you buy a $25 Joe’s Crab Shack Gift Card. Offer valid at participating Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants or online at JoesCrabShack.com.
Leeann Chin: Get a free $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 Leeann Chin Gift Card. Get a free $10 bonus card when you buy a $40 Leeann Chin Gift Card. Offer valid through January 1, 2012.
Little Caesar’s Pizza: Buy $25 in Little Caesar’s Gift Cards and get a free $5 Little Caesar’s Gift Card.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Purchase a $25 Logan’s Roadhouse Gift Card and receive $10 in Logan’s Roadhouse Bonus Bucks. Offer valid through December 24, 2011.
Long John Silver’s: Buy a $20 Long John Silver’s Gift Card and receive your choice of a medium IceFlow Frozen Lemonade, medium drink, or 1 piece of Long John Silver’s batter-dipped Whitefish Fillet.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Get a $20 bonus card when you buy a $100 Maggiano’s Gift Card. Offer valid through December 31, 2011. Maggiano’s Bonus Card redeemable January 1-February 29, 2012.
Max & Erma’s: Get a free $5 bonus card for every $25 Max & Erma’s Gift Card that you purchase. Max & Erma’s Bonus Card redeemable from January 10-March 30, 2012.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants: Buy $50 in Mc Cormick & Schmick’s Gift Cards and receive a $10 dining certificate. Or, buy $100 in gift cards and receive a $25 Mc Cormick & Schmick’s Dining Certificate. Bonus certiicates valid January 1-March 31, 2012. Excludes Valentine’s Day (February 14.)
Morton’s The Steakhouse: Purchase $500 in Morton’s The Steakhouse Gift Cards and get a $100 reward card. Or, buy $300 in gift cards, get a $50 Morton’s The Steakhouse Reward Card. Reward card is redeemable January 1-March 31, 2012.
Ninety Nine Restaurants: Buy $25 of 99 Restaurants Gift Cards and receive a free $5 gift card. Offer valid through December 24, 2011 at participating Ninety Nine Restaurants locations.
Noodles & Company: Purchase $25 worth of Noodles & Company Gift Cards and get a card for a free Sandwich Duo. Offer valid through December 31, 2011.
Old Chicago: Purchase a $25 Old Chicago Gift Card and receive a free $5 Old Chicago Bonus Card. Bonus card redeemable January 2-February 29, 2012.
On The Border: Buy a $25 On The Border Gift Card and get a free $5 bonus card. Offer available through December 31, 2011. On The Border Bonus Card redeemable January 1-February 19, 2012.
Outback Steakhouse: Get a free $20 bonus card for each $100 you spend on Outback Steakhouse Gift Cards until December 31, 2011. from 11/1-12/31. Outback Steakhouse Bonus Card valid from January 1-February 10, 2012.
Panda Express: Get a free 2 entree plate when you purchase a $25 Panda Express Gift Card. Valid at all Panda Express locations.
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza: Get a free container of cookie dough when you buy $20 in Papa Murphy’s Gift Cards. Offer expires December 31, 2011 at participating Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza locations.
Parasole Restaurant Group: Buy $100 in Christmas gift cards and you’ll get an extra $25 gift card to use at any Parasole Restaurant Group location in Minnesota. Parasole gift cards are redeemable after December 25, 2011.
Pick Up Stix: Purchase a $25 Pick Up Stix Gift Card, get a $5 Bonus Card. Purchase a $40 Pick Up Stix Gift Card, get a $10 Bonus Card. Offer valid in restaurants only, not online.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Get a free Potbelly sandwich or salad coupon good until 1/31/12 when you buy a $25 Potbelly Sandwich Shop Gift Card. Offer valid through December 31, 2011.
Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar: Buy $25 in Rafferty’s Gift Cards and get a $5 Rafferty’s Gift Card free. Bonus gift card expires December 31, 2012.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: Get a free $5 Red Robin Bonus Buck Reward when you buy $25 worth of Red Robin Gift Cards. Or, get a 20% discount for every $500 you spend on Red Robin Gift Cards. Bonus Buck Reward valid January 1-February 29, 2012.
Redstone American Grill: Buy $100 in Redstone Gift Cards and you’ll get a $25 Redstone American Grill Bonus Gift Card.
Restaurants Unlimited: Get a $20 bonus card with your Restaurants Unlimited Gift Card purchase of $100. Offer valid until December 31, 2011. $20 Restaurants Unlimited Bonus Card valid from January 1-April 30, 2012 at any one of Restaurant Unlimited’s 20 participating restaurants, including Kincaid’s.
Rita’s: Buy a $10 Rita’s Gift Card and receive a certificate for a free regular-size Rita’s Treat.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill: For every $25 Romano’s Macaroni Grill Gift Card purchased, you’ll get a $5 gift card bonus. Offer valid through January 1, 2012. Bonus card valid from January 2-February 29, 2012 at participating Romano’s Macaroni Grill locations.
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Receive a free $5 Rubio’s Bonus Coupon with the purchase of $50 in Rubio’s Gift Cards. Offer valid at the restaurants or online at Rubios.com.
Ruby Tuesday: Purchase $50 in Ruby Tuesday by December 31, 2011 and receive a free $15 Ruby Tuesday Bonus Coupon. Bonus Coupon valid January 2-February 29, 2012.
Runza: Get a FREE Runza Combo Meal Certificate with the purchase of $25 in Runza Gift Cards. Free Combo Meal Certificate redeemable December 26, 2011-February 29, 2012.
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern: Receive a $10 Rusty Bucket Bonus Card Reward with every $50 in Rusty Bucket Gift Card purchases until December 30, 2012. Bonus cards valid January 2-February 8, 2012.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Purchase $250 or more in Ruth’s Chris Gift Cards, receive 10% back in bonus cards through December 31, 2011. Ruth’s Chris Bonus Cards valid from January 1-March 31, 2012.
Skyline Chili: Receive a $5 Skyline Chili Gift Certificate with every $25 in Skyline Chili Gift Cards you purchase. Offer valid through December 25, 2011. Gift Certificates redeemable January 1-February 29, 2012.
Smashburger: Buy a $25 Smashburger Gift Card and get $5 worth of Holiday Smashbucks free at Smashburger.
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill: Get a free $10 Smokey Bones Gift Card when you buy a $50 Smokey Bones Gift Card. Offer valid through December 24, 2011.
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q: Purchase a $50 Sonny’s Gift Card and receive a free $10 bonus card. Offer valid at participating Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q locations.
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes: Buy $50 in Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation Gift Cards and get a free Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes Meal Card.
Starbucks: Get a free $5 Starbucks eGift Card when you purchase four or more Starbucks eGift Cards with a value of at least $5 each and pay for your purchase with any Visa card. Available online only at Starbucks.com.
Steak ‘n Shake: Get a free $5 Steak ‘n Shake Gift Certificate when you buy $20 in Steak ‘n Shake Gift Cards. Offer valid through December 31, 2011. Bonus certificate is valid from January 4-February 29, 2012.
Taco Bell: Get a free Taco Bell Chicken Flatbread Sandwich Combo Meal when you purchase a $20 Taco Bell Gift Card.
Ted’s Montana Grill: Buy $100 in Ted’s Montana Grill Gift Cards(four $25 cards) and get a $20 Ted’s Montana Grill Bonus Card. Bonus card expires 45 days after the date of purchase.
T.G.I. Friday’s: Buy $25 in T.G.I. Friday’s Gift Cards and get a $5 T.G.I. Friday’s Bonus Bites Card.
Tony Roma’s Ribs Seafood Steaks: Receive $15 in RomaBucks for every $50 in Tony Roma’s Gift Cards that you purchase. Offer valid through December 31, 2011 at Tony Roma’s restaurants or online at TonyRomas.com.
UNO Chicago Grill: For every $25 you spend on UNO Chicago Grill Gift Cards, get a $5 bonus voucher. Bonus voucher is redeemable January 1-March 31, 2012 at participating UNO Chicago Grill locations.
Be sure to take advantage of this year’s Christmas and holiday restaurant gift card bonus deals!
