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.

Local Restaurant and Stores Gift Card Bonus Offers

Restaurant/Business – Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer

Condado Tacos: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid 1/1/26-3/31/26

Cap City: $100 = $25 bonus card reward through December 30, 2025. Bonus card valid January 4 – March 1, 2026

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 30, 2025. Bonus card valid January 4 – March 1, 2026

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: Gift Certificate Specials available starting on Black Friday
Zip Line Tour  – 20% off our Canopy Tour – Sale price: $71.20 (regular price: $79.00)
Adventure Park: 
40% off – Adventure Park Ticket ages 12+ Sale price: $35.40 (regular price: $59.00)
40% – Junior Adventure Park Ticket ages7-11 Sale price: $32.40 (Regular price: $54.00)
40% – Kids Park Pass Ticket 4-7 Sale Price: $14.40(Regular price: $24.00)

Refectory: Buy $200 = $55 bonus card. Now through Christmas. Bonus card honored January 1st – March 28th 2026, except Feb 11-14.

Restaurant Chain Gift Card Bonus Offers

Abuelo’s: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card redeemable January 1 – March 31, 2026.

Applebee’s: $50 = $10 bonus card. Offer valid from 10/30/25 – 1/4/26 at applebees.com only. Bonus card EXPIRES 3/2/26

BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse: $100 = $20 bonus card, plus receive a 20% OFF VIP Card. Bonus card valid 1/5/2026–2/1/2026

Benihana: $50 = $10 Promo Card, $200 = $60 promo card. Offer available 12/19/25 – 12/21/25 | Promotional Cards valid 1/2/26 – 3/31/26

Bonefish Grill: $50 gift card = TWO $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus cards valid in 2 separate periods

BRAVO Cucina Italiana: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Digital bonus card valid January 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026 

Brio Tuscan Grille: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Digital bonus card valid January 1, 2026 -February 28, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings: $25 = $5 bonus coupon. Now through December 31, 2024. Coupons are valid for use from 1/1/26 –2/28/26

California Pizza Kitchen: $100 = $30 bonus card, or $50 = $15 bonus card. Bonus card valid January 1, 2026 thru January 28th, 2026

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: $50 = Two $10 e-bonus card. Now through December 26, 2025. Bonus valid 1/1/26-2/8/26

The Cheesecake Factory: $50 = $15 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid 1/1/26 – 2/28/26

Chili’s: $50 = $10 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid January 1 and February 13

City BBQ

• Early Bird Week: October 27-November 2 (In-Store Only)
  Start your holiday shopping early and score a free bottle of sauce with any $50+ gift card purchase, plus get $5 in BBQ Bucks for every $25 you spend on gift cards (limit 2 bottles per guest, per visit. BBQ Bucks are redeemable January 1–February 28, 2026)
• Double Bonus Days – Your chance to double up on BBQ Bucks: 
  On these days only, get $10 in BBQ Bucks cards for every $25 in gift cards purchased. Double the bonus, double the BBQ joy! 
  Saturday, November 8 – In-store only (stores open at 9am) 
  Monday, December 1 – Online only 
  Tuesday, December 2 & Wednesday, December 3 – In-store & online 

Columbus Fish Market: $100 = two $20 bonus cards. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid January 1 through March 31, 2026

Denny’s: $25 = $5 bonus card. Now through December 26, 2025

Eddie Merlots: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through January 4, 2026. This offer is available exclusively at eddiemerlots.com. Bonus cards can be redeemed Jan 5-Apr 2, 2026, excluding Feb 13-15. These cards can be redeemed at any Eddie Merlot’s location and are not valid with other offers or for private dining events.

Golden Corral: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through January 4, 2026. Bonus card valid 1/5/2026 – 2/12/2026

Hofbrauhaus Columbus: The Holiday Bonus Gift Cards will go on sale on Tuesday, November 25th and will continue until Monday, December 29th.

Receive a $15 Bonus Card* for every $50 Gift Card purchase!
Receive a $15 Bonus Card* for every Crowler 6-pack purchase!
Receive a $45 Bonus Card* for every new Growler Club membership!
Receive a $30 Bonus Card* for every new Stein Master membership!

Bonus cards valid January 2, 2026 – March 31, 2026. 

IHOP: $25 = $5 bonus card. Now through January 4, 2026. Bonus card valid 1/1/2025 – 2/24/2026.

Katzinger’s Deli: $100 = $20 e-gift card. Now through December 31, 2024. Bonus cards cards have no restrictions and never expire!

Logan’s Roadhouse: $50 = $10 bonus card. Available Oct. 27–Dec. 31, 2025. Get a $10 bonus card, with double bonus card days Dec. 1–5 and Dec. 15–19, online only.

McCormick and Schmick’s: $100 = $20 reward card. Now through December 31, 2024. Reward card valid January 1 through March 31, 2025 (except Valentine’s Day).

Marcella’s: $100 = $25 reward card. Now through December 30, 2024. Reward card valid January 2 – February 27, 2025.

Matt the Miller’s Tavern: $100 = $20 reward card. November 24 through December 31, 2024. Reward card valid through 2/13/25. 

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: $25 = $5 bonus card 

Mitchell’s Ocean Club: $100 = $25 bonus card. Now through December 30, 2024. Bonus card valid January 2 – February 27, 2025

Moe’s Southwest Grill: $30 = (2) $5 in Moe Rewards now through 12/31/25. The $5 eReward Code valid  11/1/25 – 2/28/26

Noodles & Company: $50= $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus Card valid 11/5/25–1/13/26

Outback Steakhouse: $50 = (2) $10 bonus card. Now through December 27, 2025. One Bonus card is valid for redemption at participating Bloomin’ Brands restaurant locations FROM 1/1/2026 – 2/8/2026 ONLY. The second Bonus card is valid for redemption at participating Outback Steakhouse locations FROM 2/16/2026 – 3/29/2026 ONLY. 

Panera Bread: $50 = $10 bonus card. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid in January 2026.

Piada Italian Street Food: $25 = (2) $5 in Piada rewards. Now through January 7, 2026. Rewards expire June 30, 2026

Red Lobster: $25 gift card = $5 bonus coupons redeemable in January and February with $40 purchase. Now through December 31, 2025

Red Robin: $100 = $25 bonus buck rewards. Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus rewards valid 1/1/26-2/28/26

Rusty Bucket: $50 gift card = $10 bonus card. Now through December 30, 2025. Bonus rewards valid through February.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: $300 or more = 10% bonus card. (online purchase only). Now through January 1, 2026. 

Subway: $25 = Bonus card for a free 6″ sub (Limit 4). Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid 1/1/26 – 1/31/26.

Texas de Brazil: $100 = $25 bonus card; $50 = $10 bonus card.  Now through December 31, 2025. (Online offer only). Bonus card valid Mon-Thurs through June 2026. Restrictions apply.

Texas Roadhouse: $30 = $5 bonus e-card. Now through December 31, 2025. 

Wendy’s: $3 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase in 2026 (great stocking stuffer for teens!)

Wings and Rings: $25 = $5 bonus card.  Now through December 31, 2025. Bonus card valid 2/28/26. Maximum 3 bonus cards.

Store Gift Card Bonus Offers

Half Price Books: $25 = $5 gift card valid for a $25 purchase from January 1 – 31, 2026.

DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse): $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card. Bonus cards redeemable through March 31, 2025

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.

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