2015 restaurant gift card bonus roundup

Uh, oh. What do you get that food-lover in your life for the holidays?

How about a gift card to their favorite restaurant? That’s something you know they’ll enjoy.

Plus, there might be something in it for you. Many restaurants are offering bonuses for gift card purchases.

You can pass the bonuses along to the recipient, or…keep ’em for yourself.

Here’s a look at some of this year’s deals:

  • Applebee’s: Buy $50 in gift cards (through January 3, 2016) and get a mystery bonus card worth at least $5 — or as much as $25.
  • Baker’s Drive-Thru: While supplies last, purchase $20 in gift cards and receive a free Double Baker or Veggie Wrap.
  • Benihana: Through December 31, receive a $10 bonus card — good January 2 through March 31 — for every $50 in gift cards purchased.
  • BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Purchase $50 in e-gift cards through December 25 and receive a $10 bonus card valid December 26, 2015 to February 29, 2016. Or, purchase a $50 gift card and receive a 20% off V.I.P. card (or a $100 gift card for the V.I.P card and four pint glasses) valid in January 2016.
  • Black Angus: For every $50 in gift cards purchased through December 31, receive a $10 e-gift card valid January 1 through February 11, 2016.
  • Brio Tuscan Grille: Receive a $20 bonus card (valid January 1 to March 15, 2016) with $100 in gift card purchases.
  • Buca di Beppo: With the purchase of $50 gift in gift cards, receive a $10 reward card good January 1 through Feb. 28, 2016.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: Purchase $25 in gift cards (through December 31) and receive a Blazin’ Bonus coupon worth $5 to $100.
  • California Pizza Kitchen: Through December 29, receive a $10 promotional card, good January 11 through February 28, 2016, with the purchase of $50 in gift cards.
  • Carl’s Jr.: Receive a coupon for a free Original Six-Dollar Thickburger (valid through March 31, 2016) with the purchase of a $20 gift card through December 27.
  • The Cheesecake Factory: Receive a free slice of cheesecake, redeemable January 1 to March 31, 2016, with every $25 gift card purchase.
  • Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Get a $10 bonus card with the each $50 gift card purchase.
  • Chili’s: With a $50 gift card purchase through December 31, receive a $10 holiday bonus card, valid January 1 through February 10, 2016.
  • Claim Jumper: Through December 24, receive a $10 reward card — valid January 2 through May 31, 2016 — with the purchase of a $50 gift card.
  • Del Taco: Online through January 1, 2016, receive a free combo meal with $30 in gift card purchases or four free combo meals with $100 — redeemable through February 29, 2016 — in gift card purchases. In store, buy $15 in gift cards and receive a coupon for two free grilled chicken tacos, or buy $25 worth for four free grilled chicken tacos. Coupon is good through February 29, 2016.
  • Denny’s: Receive a $5 coupon good January 1 to March 31, 2016, with every $25 gift card purchase.
  • Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants: Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a bonus $5 gift certificate.
  • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar: For every $100 in gift card purchases through December 31, receive a $20 bonus card valid January 1 through February 10, 2016.
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers: Receive a free bottle of Freddy’s Famous Seasoning or Fry Sauce with a $25 or more gift card purchase.
  • Garage Brewing Co. & Pizzeria: Purchase $100 in gift cards — through December 31 — and receive a 20% discount on a purchase in January.
  • Golden Corral: Get $5 in bonus bucks (valid January 1 to February 10, 2016) with every $25 gift card purchase.
  • Jamba Juice: Get a free juice or smoothie when you purchase $25 in gift cards through December 31.
  • Joe’s Crab Shack: Receive a $15 bonus buck — valid January 1 to February 7, 2016 — with the purchase of $25 in gift cards.
  • Juice it Up: Get a free medium classic or veggie smoothie with a $25 gift card purchase.
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar: Receive a $10 promotional card — valid January 1 through March 31, 2016 — with every $50 gift card purchase through December 31.
  • Logan’s Roadhouse: Through December 24, receive a $5 bonus card with the purchase of $25 in gift cards.
  • Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Through December 31, receive a $10 bonus card (valid January 1 to March 31, 2016) with a $50 gift card purchase.
  • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Receive a $5 bonus card (valid through June 30, 2016) with each $25 gift card purchase.
  • MOD Pizza: Get a free pizza with the purchase of $50 in gift cards.
  • Nubi Yogurt: Get a free cup of yogurt (up to 10 ounces) with the purchase of $20 or more in gift cards through December 31.
  • Olive Garden: With a $50 gift card purchase through January 3, 2016, receive a $10 bonus offer valid from January 4 to March 31, 2016.
  • Outback Steakhouse: Receive a $10 bonus card (valid January 1 to February 10, 2016) with every $50 gift card purchase.
  • Papa John’s: Receive a free large one-topping pizza (promo code expires January 24, 2016) with the purchase of $25 in gift cards through December 27.
  • Paul Martin’s American Grill: Receive a $10 bonus card (valid through February 29, 2016) for every $100 in gift cards purchased through December 31.
  • P.F. Chang’s: Receive a $20 bonus card (good January 1 through March 31, 2016) with a $100 gift card purchase.
  • Polly’s Pies: Get a $5 bonus promo card (valid in January) with every $25 gift card purchase through December 31.
  • Purple Room: The Palm Springs supper club is offering a 20% bonus on gift card purchases through December 31.
  • Red Lobster: Through December 31, purchase $50 in gift cards and receive a free appetizer or a $10 off coupon valid from January 4 to 31, 2016.
  • Red Robin: Receive a $5 bonus buck reward card (valid from January 1 to February 29, 2015) with a $25 to $45 gift card purchase. Or, receive a free movie pass (up to a $10 value) with the purchase of a $40 “Burgers and a Movie” gift card.
  • Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Receive a $5 Grazie gift bonus coupon with every $25 in gift card purchases through December 31.
  • Slater’s 50/50: Through December 31, receive a $10 gift card with the purchase of $50 in gift cards or a $20 gift card with the purchase of $100 in gift cards.
  • Smashburger: Receive $5 in “Smash Cash” — valid January 1 through February 13, 2016 — with the purchase of a $25 gift card.
  • Souplantation: Receive a free meal pass with each $50 in gift cards purchased.
  • Steak n’ Shake: Purchase $20 in gift cards through December 29, receive a $5 certificate valid January 4 to February 28, 2016.
  • Texas Roadhouse: Get a $5 e-gift card for every $30 spent on gift cards online.
  • TGI Friday’s: Get a $5 Bonus Bites card (valid January 1 to February 29, 2016) for each $25 in e-gift cards purchased.
  • Trio: The Palm Springs eatery is offering a 20% bonus with gift card purchases through December 31.
  • Yard House: Through January 3, 2016, receive a $10 bonus card — valid January 4 to March 31, 2016 — with a $50 gift card purchase.