I've used Restaurant.com for a couple of years now to buy $25 gift cards for only $10. They make good gifts, it allows the teenager to take his girlfriend out to a nice dinner on the cheap and the wife and I always love to save a buck when going out to eat.

However, the site is offering an unbelievable deal through Monday.

Use the code SURPRISE when checking out and get another 80% off!

Example: I just bought another 20 $25 gift certificates ($500 worth of real dollar discounts) - and what did it cost me? ONLY $40!!!!!!!!!!!

You can print the certificates off to use yourself or email them to someone else. They are good at any participating restaurant throughout the USA. Makes for a great cheap "Thank you" gift over the holidays.

In the metro we use them at Paseo Grill, Alfredo's Mex, Bin 73, Deep Deuce Grill, Gaijin, Galileo, Bourbon Street Cafe, and Tom & Jerry's.

Every restaurant has some fine print - but mostly a minimum purchase, no alcohol, and 18% tip.

Still an excellent deal and it expires MONDAY!

lol, we are so on the same page! I swear, I was on that site about 5 minutes ago.. you know how I love all the Christmas deals... ha,ha.. I was about to post this one and couldn't believe it was here!

I got a few for Fox and Hound.

I'm going to Branson next week so I just got $100 worth of Shorty Smalls gift certificates for $8!

I wonder how strict they are though on using more than one certificate? It would be nice to split up the bill and use two. I have 10 people in our party - no biggie, if we have to we can go on a few different nights or have lunch there.

Have to spend $60 bucks though to use the $25 off... but with 4 people, that's really easy to do.

I'll probably use most of mine at Paseo Grill. The wife and I always order two different entrees and share.

I've never tried to use two at once, but I have had them discount our alcohol!

Karried, lots of places won't permit multi certificates for the same group. that ebing said, I've heard tell of enterprising folks, not all of whom were starving students, who split their large group up outside the establishment, not at the hostess podium, and simply function as separate groups throughout their meal.

Separate entry, separate dining and separate pay. This meets even the more stringent criteria places have, unless at the end of the meal tables 1,2 and 3 all point to the old guy at table 4 and say he's got the check tonight.

Oh, and I finally figured out what to do with my points at mycokerewards once I realized earlier this morn that restaurant.com was amongst the uses.

Next stop, places near Mobile so i can send certificates to my son there (I have quite a build up at mycokerewards which i had forgotten. Kinda happy their reminder email dinna go to the spambox :)

With all of the Diet Coke I've drank over the last 30 years.. I could have bought a house! But I never took the time to use the codes.. I tried once or twice but didn't pursue it. I'm not good with reward programs.

I guess I like instant gratification. lol, an example, we crushed, bagged, stored and saved cans for months and months ... got all excited to redeem them.. took them to a center ($5 at least on gas) and got about $15! Next time I'll just put them in our blue can.

Ditto that. I get chuckled at because I'm convinced a 2L bottle, not a 20oz, is a handy single serving container. :)

Thanks for the tip! Seems to good to be true.

Seems to be quite a few exceptions. Can you combine gift cards? Say you have two $25 certificates that require a minimum purchase of $35 each... how does that work?

So if I have a $20 certificate that requires a minimum purchase of $35, does my grand total come to $15? Does this include take out or is it dine in only?

I don't find some of the stipulations (exceptions) to be prohibitive. Most require a minimum of a $35 total, dinner (as opposed to lunch) and dine-in. The tip is added in. but if you really didn't plan on tipping then please just stay home.

Yes, if your total is $35 for dinner (which is about what my wife and I spend on dinner together) then you'd subtract the $25 gift certificate - Leaving a $10 total to be paid (okay, technically $12 since you paid $2 for the gift certificate).

From what I read, only one certificate per table.

I noticed on my certificate that I have to spend $60 to get $25 off. Easy to do with a large party but if it were just my husband and myself, we wouldn't do that.

So, I guess it depends on the restaurant. For $2 bucks, it's worth it since we'll be going out to dinner anyway.

noticed on my certificate that I have to spend $60 to get $25 off.

Most only require a $35 tab and those are the only restaurants we would go to. Always check the restaurant's restrictions you plan on visiting BEFORE you buy the certificate.

We found some great restaurants to use them at when we go out of state next week too!

Used a certificate tonight at Gaijin since we both had a long day downtown.

They accepted the certificate without hesitation.

We took out a cell phone and used the calculator to strategically find items totaling just over $35.

We did the calamari, Devil's Advocate, Gringo and the Spider. I think it came to $35 and some change. It was really way more food than we would have otherwise eaten and could have invite a guest or two.

The food was fine, but honestly did not compare to In The Raw (which is excellent IMO).

The total (with tip) was only $19. Can't beat that.

What was really disturbing though was the fact that at 6:15pm until 7pm there was not a single other customer in the place. I know it was a Monday, but c'mon.

Bailjumper, maybe because you were dining in, my opinion, a fancy bait shop :)

(sorry to the bait lovers out there, I just don't get it myself. ;)

sorry to the bait lovers out there, I just don't get it myself.

So, is that your opinion of sushi in general? Or just the 'quality' of Gaijin?

I always get a chuckle when some people think sushi is "odd." Fresh seafood with absolutely no preservatives and never been frozen - yet, those same people have no problem sticking who knows what in their mouth from a fastfood restaurant.

The really weird thing last night was that their "special" they were advertising was a sausage gumbo - at a sushi place!

sushi in general.

Actually, save for a select few fruits and veggies, I'm really not a fan of uncooked food items. On the other hand, if it's good gumbo, and if the rudeness factor that was reported for the place back at its opening has now mellowed, they might just be able to get me in the door. Anyone who makes good gumbo can't be bad of heart, it's just not possible. :)

So, is that your opinion of sushi in general? Or just the 'quality' of Gaijin?

I always get a chuckle when some people think sushi is "odd." Fresh seafood with absolutely no preservatives and never been frozen - yet, those same people have no problem sticking who knows what in their mouth from a fastfood restaurant.

The really weird thing last night was that their "special" they were advertising was a sausage gumbo - at a sushi place!

My understanding is that 60+% of sushi has actually been frozen, to kill parasites.

We are offering our annual gift card deal until Christmas...for every $100 in gift cards purchased, you receive a $25 card for free. This applies for all AGE restaurants, Cheevers, Iron Starr, Red PrimeSteak and Market-C.

tuck, I take that as you're gift cards are good at all AGE restaurants? I.E. I could use $50 of a $100 card at Cheevers and $50 at Iron Starr?

tuck, I take that as you're gift cards are good at all AGE restaurants? I.E. I could use $50 of a $100 card at Cheevers and $50 at Iron Starr?

All day long!!!

SURPRISE has expired...just tried it...didnt work.

That Code expired on Monday as I recall. Sorry.

I had a note this morning the new code is ONLINE. Using that code, through December 11, certificates are 70% off.

So for a few days, instead of $10 to get a $25 certificate, you can obtain $25 certificates for a mere $3.00 each.

Not the 80% discount, but 70% ain't bad, ain't bad at all, especially if you eat out a lot or just missed the earlier go around.

Yes, they are great .... we used one in Branson at Shorty Smalls ( they have great food) ..... and then I went back on Friday and didn't notice the small print Tues-Thurs only... so I couldn't use it .... but it would have been a great deal for local restaurants so I could go during the week.

New code takes place now until Monday the 15th.
Use this code at checkout: WRAP

So for a few extra days, you can still obtain $25 certificates for $3.00 each.
And I still say spending $3 to have a $25 credit toward a $35 meal ain't a bad deal at all.

Don't pinch on the waitstaff though, wherever you go, coupon or no.

Wow, I got $75 worth of credit for $9! This is great. I can finally afford to get dessert and appetizers when I take my girlfriend out to dinner.

80% savings is back! Now through offer end on Sunday the 21st, the $25 certificates are again $2.00 each!

Code is SANTA.

darn, I just bought a $50 Certificate a few days ago to use for my son's and his friend's Winter Formal Dinner... oh well, it was still only $6

So ... get another one for you, preferably at a ferret friendly haus :)

80% savings are back once again!

Now through Saturday the 28th, the $25 certificates are available for $2.00 each.

Your discount code is DINE.

dang, keep missing these deals....any new ones on?

Discount Code

Chef

50% off coupon (http://www.couponcabin.com/s.jsp?f=179767g&h=so_574_179767_2009-03-04&afsrc=1)

Click link, enter code & you'll receive an additional 50% off your entire online order (as seen on Good Morning America; $25 certificates for $5).
> This coupon added on Mar 03.

Anytime you need to find a code, Google Restaurant.com Code or Coupon

Ok, awesome....thanks Karried!

Memorial Day Weekend Sale -save 80% at Restaurant.com
Now through Monday 05/25, Their typical $25 savings coupons
are available for $2.00 instead of the normal $10.00

Enter Discount Code: Special
at chekcout and hit apply

Happy Dining, and blessings on all who stand, or have stood, watch for the rest of the country, and to their families.

New Discount Sale -save 80% at Restaurant.com
Now through Thursday 06/25, Their typical $25 savings coupons
are available for $2.00 instead of the normal $10.00

Enter Discount Code: DISH
at checkout and hit apply

New Discount Sale -save 70% at Restaurant.com
Now through Tuesday 06/30, Their $25 savings coupons are available
for $3.00 AND you get a freebie $10 Restaurant.com gift certificate with your order.

Enter Discount Code: RECIPE
at checkout and hit apply

70% off Discount Sale Returns -save 70% at Restaurant.com
Now through Monday 07/13, Their $25 savings coupons are available
for $3.00

Enter Discount Code: SEVENTY
at checkout and hit apply

Can you use two gift certificates at a time? For example some say minimum purchase of $50 yet they only sell $25 certificates. Can you use two of them?

Can you use two gift certificates at a time? For example some say minimum purchase of $50 yet they only sell $25 certificates. Can you use two of them?


Nope

The certificates for Paseo Grill and Fish City Grill sell out fast, so get them while they're available or else you'll have to wait until the beginning of next week.

You can sometimes purchase a larger denomination than a $25 gift certificate. It is facility specific though, so not available for very many locations. I don't have any first hand knowledge if the larger denominations are further discounted by use of the code, or if they just assume anyone buying a 100 certificate is already on board with the program.

correction: you'll have to wait until the beginning of next month if you want gift certificates for Fish City or Paseo and they are sold out.

Folks, still tip your waiters the same as if you'd have paid full price. They shouldn't have to be shortchanged because their bosses chose to issue coupons.

There's also slickdeals.net

How doe these people make money?? The restaurants.com people that is.

New 80 % off -


the new code is NAPKIN

Important Stuff: This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, rebate or promotion. When redeeming a Restaurant.com Gift Certificate, these savings cannot be applied. Offer valid from Tuesday, July 21, 5:00AM PST thru Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11:59PM PST. Offer cannot be applied retroactively.

does seem to be a strong pattern of the 80% off coming along around the 20th, give or take a day or three. I need to try and remember that, although the 70% off that rpecedesit ain't nuttin to sneeze at.

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy the $25 gift certificates for $2 instead of $10 for three days only.

Discount code is ENTREE and sale ends November 12.

A nice time to stock up if you eat out a lot.

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy the $25 gift certificates for $2 instead of $10 for three days only.

Discount code is ENTREE and sale ends November 12.

A nice time to stock up if you eat out a lot.


I received an email that this has been extended to Monday the 16th. Same Code: ENTREE at checkout and same 80% savings

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy the $25 gift certificates for $2 instead of $10 TODAY, Nov 30 only
on this go around.

Discount code is SAVE and sale ends today November 30.

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy the $25 gift certificates for $2 instead of $10.00

Discount code is SHARE and sale ends December 14.00

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy the $25 gift certificates for $2 instead of $10.00

Discount code is FLAG and the 80% off deal ends Monday May 31

i just bought one, i have to buy $50 worth of food to use my $25 coupon. That is a good deal, but not what i was expecting. The wife and i will have to order a lot of food! i guess i will be taking a group of people to these places. I don't think i will do this again unless i find a place where i don't have to buy a $100 worth of food. We may be able to eat at one of these steak or seafood places for $50, we will see.

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy a $25 gift certificate for $2 instead of $10.00

Discount code is SUMMER and the 80% off deal ends THURSDAY June 24

New 80% off deal via Restaurant.com
Buy a $25 gift certificate for $2 instead of $10.00

Discount code is SUMMER and the 80% off deal ends THURSDAY June 24

Thanks for the heads up, we love love those in our house. I give them to the teenager to take his date out on the cheap too.

The most recent 80% off deal via Restaurant.com has been Extended.

Buy a $25 gift certificate for $2 instead of $10.00

Discount code is still SUMMER but this 80% off deal has been extended
through WEDNESDAY June 30.