Holiday gift card bonus offers: something for them, and a bonus for you!

Time is running out for holiday shopping, and you can cross off some of your holiday shopping list with gift card purchases.

No one will complain about a gift of a free meal or shopping, and there’s a bonus in there for you!

Many local and national restaurants and retailers offer gift card bonus offers during the holiday season, so whether you’re purchasing gift cards as gifts or for yourself, these gift card bonus offers will leave you feeling jolly.

Most of the gift cards must be purchased by December 31 in order to receive the bonus — some promos end earlier, so check first. In addition, some promos are available online or in-store only, while others are available either way.

For true savings, it’s better to buy the gift cards in-store, rather than pay any potential shipping charges.

Looking for all of the holiday fun in Columbus? Check out these pages!

Local Restaurant and Stores Gift Card Bonus Offers

Restaurant/Business – Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer

Condados: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022.

Watershed Distillery: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022.

Refectory: Buy $125 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. BLACK FRIDAY DEAL – Buy $175 Get $50. Offer good through November 28, 2022.

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 30, 2022.

Tucci’s: $100 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. BLACK FRIDAY DEAL – First 500, $100 gift cards purchased receives $40 bonus card.

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: Gift Certificate Specials available through November 28, 2022
$74 – Canopy Tour ($89 value)
$39 – Adventure Park Pass ages 12 – Adult ($49 value)
$35 – Adventure Park Junior Pass ages 7-11 ($44 value)
$10 – Kids Park Pass ages 4-7 ($19 value)

Restaurant Chain Gift Card Bonus Offers

Abuelo’s: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card redeemable January 1 – March 29, 2023.

Applebee’s: $50 = (2) $10 bonus cards. Offer valid from 11/23/22 – 11/28/23 at applebees.com only. Bonus card EXPIRES 02/26/23.

Benihana: $50 = $10 Promo Card, $200 = $60 promo card

BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse: $50 = $10 bonus card. $100 = $25 bonus card, plus receive a 20% OFF VIP Card. Bonus card valid 1/3/2023–2/6/2023

Bonefish Grill: $50 gift card = $10 bonus card. Now through December 27, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/6/2023.

BRAVO Cucina Italiana: $50 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Brio Tuscan Grille: $50 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Buca di Beppo: $50 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Buffalo Wild Wings: $25 = $5 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

California Pizza Kitchen: $100 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 27, 2022. Bonus Card valid 1/1/2022 – 2/6/2022

The Cheesecake Factory: $50 = $15 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Chili’s: $50 = $10 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/13/2023.

Columbus Fish Market: $100 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2023.

Denny’s: $25 = $5 bonus card. Now through December 26, 2022.

Dickey’s BBQ Pit: $25 Egift card = $5 bonus ‘cue card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Eddie Merlots: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: $100 = $20 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/29/2023.

Firehouse Subs: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: $25 = free medium sub. (Online only) Now through November 28, 2022. Free sub coupon valid 1/1/23 – 1/31/23.

Golden Corral: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through January 8, 2023. Bonus card valid 1/9/2023 – 2/19/2023.

Hofbrauhaus Columbus: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 24, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/2/2023 – 3/30/2023. BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: $50 = $20 bonus card

IHOP: $30 = $10 bonus card. Now through January 1, 2023. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 2/26/2023.

Katzinger’s Deli: $100 = $20 gift card. Now through December 31, 2022. Gift card has no expiration!

McCormick and Schmick’s: $100 = (2) $20 reward cards. Now through December 31, 2022. (Online purchase only). Reward card valid 1/1/23 – 5/31/23. (except Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day)

Menchie’s Fr ozen Yogurt: $25 = $5 bonus card

Moe’s Southwest Grill: $25 = $5 in Moe Rewards now through 12/28/22. The $5 eReward Code valid 1/1/23 – 2/28/23.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: $250 = $50 reward card. Now through December 31, 2022. Reward card valid 1/1/23 -5/31/23.

Mitchell’s Ocean Club: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 30, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 3/2/2023.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse: $100 = $20 reward card. Now through December 31, 2022. Reward card valid 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2023.

Noodles & Company: $25 = $5 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 11/23/2022 – 1/11/2023.

Outback Steakhouse: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus Card valid 1/1/2022 – 2/6/2022.

Panera Bread: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022.

Piada Italian Street Food: $25 = $10 in Piada rewards. Now through January 1, 2023. Rewards valid 1/1/23 – 1/31/23.

Rapid Fired Pizza: $25 = $5 coupon card good for your next purchase of $20 or more. Now through December 31, 2022.

Physical gift cards ordered online will be shipped with a coupon card, but digital (emailed) gift cards are not eligible for any promotions or deals. Coupon card redeemable in-store only from 1/1/23 – 2/2/23.

Red Lobster: $50 gift card = (2) $10 bonus coupons. Now through December 31, 2022. First bonus coupon valid 1/1/23 – 1/31/23 and second bonus coupon valid 2/1/23 – 2/28/23, excluding 2/14/23. $30 minimum purchased required.

Red Robin: $25 = $5 bonus buck rewards. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus rewards valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Rusty Bucket: $50 gift card = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus rewards valid 1/1/2023 – 2/28/2023.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: $200 = $40 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus card valid 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.

Subway: $25 = Bonus card for a free 6″ sub (Limit 4). Bonus card valid 1/1/23 – 1/31/23.

Taco Bell:

$50 = 10% off gift e-card purchase (Online only). Now through December 24, 2022.
$20 = (2) free Nacho Fries instantly (In-store only). Now through December 21, 2022.

Texas de Brazil: $100 = $25 bonus card; $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2022. (Online offer only). Bonus card valid 1/2/23 – 4/27/23. Restrictions apply.

Texas Roadhouse: $30 = $5 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus e-card valid 1/1/23 – 12/31/23. Select a Homes for our Troops card and 10% of total purchase will be donated back to the Homes for Our Troops organization.

T .G.I. Friday’s: $25 = $5 bonus bites card. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus bites card valid 1/1/23 – 2/28/23.

Wendy’s: $2 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase in 2023 (great stocking stuffer for teens!)

Store Gift Card Bonus Offers

Half Price Books: $25 = $5 gift card valid for a $25 purchase in January

DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse): $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card. Bonus cards redeemable January 1-22, 2023.

Cinemark Theatres: Get a FREE $5 bonus coupon* with a Cinemark gift card purchase of $35. Now through December 31, 2022. Bonus coupon has no expiration!

About gift card offers

Price and participation may vary by location.

It’s also important to note that most, if not all, of the rewards/offers earn “bonus cards” — not gift cards. Review the fine print for limitations, including minimum purchase requirements, date restrictions or menu exclusions first.

Also, many businesses don’t allow you to combine multiple bonus cards in a single transaction. Plus, most (if not all) bonuses are not valid until after Jan. 1, and have to be spent by a certain date, so check the details.

Get more bonuses by breaking down a large purchase.

For example, if the bonus is for a $25 (or more) gift card and you’re buying a $50 gift card, you should purchase two $25 gift cards in separate transactions to double your bonus. As always, clarify first before purchasing, especially because gift cards are typically non-refundable.