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All the Best Gift Card Deals Available From Your Favorite Restaurants

By Updated On 10/15/2019 at 11:58PM EST By Updated On 10/15/2019 at 11:58PM EST
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There are arguments to be had about whether or not gift cards are a good present. Sure, some people like getting them. But the reality is that we often have to buy things for people we just don't know that much about. Maybe they're no more than an acquaintance or coworker. Maybe you just realized that you don't pay attention when they talk and have no clue about their interests. That's a problem to be solved another time. Their birthday is tomorrow, and you need the damn gift right now. 

Whether or not you like gift cards, it's worth knowing where you can get the most bang for your buck. There are constantly offers that will give you little kickbacks if you know where to look. This post, which is updated regularly, will help you know where to look. Restaurants like Bonefish Grill, Noodles & Company, and many others offer a bonus gift card when you buy one. You can give it with the present to make you appear more generous than you are. Or, you know, you could keep it for yourself. Your call. 

Here are the best deals on gift cards you can find right now. 

Gift Card Deals

Grimaldi's
The deal: Buy a $50 gift card and you'll get a $10 card for free. If you get a $100 gift card, the bonus card will be for $20. The cards can be purchased in-store or online.
When: October 28 - December 31

Red Lobster
The deal: You'll get two bonus coupons for every $75 you spend on Red Lobster gift cards. The coupons are either good for $10 off a pair of adult entrées or a free appetizer. The coupons are redeemable on a visit sometime between July and September. 
When: Ongoing, for a limited time

Longhorn Steakhouse
The deal: A $10 bonus card is headed your way with every $50 in gift cards you buy. The bonus card is valid in January.
When: November 13 - December 30

Yardhouse
The deal: Take a free $10 gift card for every $50 you spend on gift cards. 
When: November 25 - December 31

Bahama Breeze
The deal: You're taking home a free $20 card when you spend $50.
When: November 11 - January 2

Condado Tacos
The deal: Buy $50 worth of gift cards in-store and you'll get a bonus $10 gift card that's valid from January 1, 2020, to February 29, 2020.
When: November 1 - December 31

North Italia
The deal: Get $20 back on every $100 gift card you purchase online or in-restaurant.
When: November 1 - December 31

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
The deal: Purchase at least $30 in gift cards and you'll get a free burger or sandwich that can be redeemed throughout January 2020. 
When: December 2-8

Want More Free Food?

Here's our huuuuuuuge running list of all the free food you can get right now, as well as the best reward programs, birthday freebies, and gift card deals you'll find. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.

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Dustin Nelson is a Senior Staff Writer on the news team at Thrillist. Follow him @dlukenelson.