Although it is obviously more fun to give a gift all wrapped up in holiday paper and ribbons, let's be honest, all anyone really wants is money or gift cards. Sure, it might seem boring to you, but it's guaranteed to make whoever is getting the gift pretty darn happy. And now, just in time for the holidays, some restaurants are offering even more incentive to give the gift everyone wants by offering you—the gift-giver—a present as well! via GIPHY We've rounded up a list of the restaurants offering bonus gift cards this holiday season. Just click on the restaurant name for more information.
1. Applebee's
Applebee’s Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus gift card. Offer valid through 1/07/18. Bonus cards expire 3/4/18.
2. BJ's Restaurant
BJ’s Restaurant
Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card or buy a $100 gift card and get a $25 bonus card. Both offers include a 20 percent off VIP card.
Offer valid through 1/1/18. Bonus cards and VIP cards valid 1/1/18 – 2/13/18.
3. Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill
Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card.
Offer valid through through 12/31/17. Bonus card must be be redeemed between 1/1/18 – 2/11/18.
4. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 reward card.
Offer valid through 12/24/17. Reward cards valid from 1/1/18 – 5/31/18 (excluding Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day).
5. California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen
Buy a $100 gift card and receive a $20 promo card. If you purchase the $100 gift card before 11/22/17, you'll also get an extra $10 gift card.
Offer valid through 1/1/18. Promo cards valid 1/8/18 – 2/25/18.
6. Carrabba's
Carrabba’s
Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card. Valid through 12/31/17.
From Nov. 24-16, if you purchase a $50 gift card at your local Carrabba’s, you'll get two free $10 bonus cards. Bonus card valid 1/1/18 – 2/11/18.
7. Chili's
Chili’s
Buy a $50 gift card, receive a $10 bonus card.
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Bonus card valid 1/1/18 – 2/7/18.
8. Denny's
Denny’s
Buy a $25 gift card, get $50 in Denny’s coupons. Coupon booklet contains four 20 percent off coupons and five $5 off $20 coupons. Each coupon is valid for a one week time period.
Offer valid through 12/25/17.
9. Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company
Get a $5 bonus card for every $25 gift card purchased.
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Bonus card valid until 1/16/18.
10. Olive Garden
Olive Garden
Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card.
Offer valid through 1/1/18. Bonus card valid 1/2/18 – 3/31/18.
11. Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card.
Valid through 12/31/17. Bonus card valid 1/1/18 – 2/11/18.
12. Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus gift card.
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Bonus gift card valid 1/1/18 – 1/22/18.
13. P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang’s
Buy a $100 gift card, get a $20 bonus card.
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Bonus card valid 1/1/18 – 3/31/18.
14. Red Lobster
Red Lobster
Buy a $50 gift card and get a free appetizer or a $10 off coupon.
Gift card does not expire.
15. Red Robin
Red Robin
Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 Bonus Buck Reward. Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 Bonus Buck Reward.
Bonus Buck Reward valid from 1/1/18 – 2/28/18.
16. Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday
For every $50 in gift cards purchased, get a $15 bonus card.
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Bonus card valid 1/1/18 – 3/6/18.
17. Steak 'n Shake
Steak ‘n Shake
Buy a $20 gift card, get a $5 gift certificate.
Offer valid through 1/2/18 at participating locations. Certificate valid 1/3/18 – 2/28/18.
18. Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse
For every $30 in gift cards purchased, get a $5 bonus gift card. Maximum bonus is $100.
19. T.G.I. Fridays
T.G.I. Fridays
For every $25 you spend on gift cards, you’ll get a Fridays Bonus Bites card worth $5-$25 and a free one-night movie or game rental from Redbox.
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Bonus card valid 1/1/18 – 2/28/18. Redbox code expires 2/28/18.
20. Village Inn
Village Inn
Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 promo card.
Offer valid while supplies last. Promo card valid 1/1/18 – 2/9/18.
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