Find Last-Minute, Gift-Card Deals At Restaurants In California

CALIFORNIA – Gift cards to restaurants and movie theaters can make great presents and stocking stuffers. So if you are making such purchases at the last minute, you may as well peruse businesses offering bonus deals at their restaurants and entertainment venues throughout California.

Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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Restaurants

Applebee’s: Free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31.’s

Benihana: Get a free $10 promotional card with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. The promo card is valid Jan. 2 to March 31. Find California locations here.

BJ’s Brewhouse: Get a $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase and a $25 bonus card with a $100 gift card purchase. Plus, get a 20 percent off VIP card. Promo runs through Dec. 31. Bonuses redeemable Jan. 1 through Feb. 13. California locations here.

Black Angus: Spend $50 on gift cards and get $10 in bonus bucks through Dec. 31. Details here. Location finder here.

Boston Market: Get a free $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card redeemable through Jan. 31, 2019. Locales here.’s

Buca di Beppo: Free $10 reward card with $50 gift card purchase, through Dec. 31. Reward card is valid Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. There are 19 Buca restaurants in the Golden State.’s

Buffalo Wild Wings: Get a $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card redeemable Jan. 1 to Feb. 28.

California Pizza Kitchen: Purchase $100 in gift cards through Jan. 1, and score a $20 bonus card. Promo cards vaid Jan. 7 to Feb. 24. Details here.

Cheesecake Factory: Through Dec. 31, give a $25 gift card and receive a free slice card, redeemable for a future visit Jan. 1 to March 31, 2019.’s

Chili’s: Free $10 bonus card with purchase of $50 in gift cards through Dec. 31. Bonus card valid Jan. 1 to Feb. 6.’s

Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon: Get a $10 reward card with $50 egift card purchase through Dec. 24. Reward card valid Jan. 1 to May 31 (Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day excluded).’s

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Get a free $5 promo card with every $30 in gift card purchases through Jan. 6. Promo card is valid through Feb. 6.’s

Daphne's California Greek: For every $30 purchased in gift cards, Daphne’s is giving guests three $5 Daphne’s Dollars each month in January, February and March 2019. Valid in-store at all 21 Daphne’s across California. For more information, check with your nearby location here.

Del Taco: Buy $30 in gift cards and get one free meal, or purchase $100 in cards and get four meals. Details here.

Denny’s: Buy a $25 gift card and get $50 worth of coupons through Dec. 25. Note deal expires on Christmas Day.

Dunkin’: Get a free $10 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 24. Bonus card expires Jan. 31, 2019. One bonus gift card per customer.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Get a free $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus cards valid Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2019. California locations here.

Farmer Boys: Two offers: Through Dec. 31, guests who purchase $25 in gift cards will receive a $5 voucher, and those who buy $100 in gift cards will get $25 in vouchers to use on future visits. These deals are available at most Farmer Boys’ locations throughout California. Check with yours here.

Fleming’s: Get a free $20 bonus card with a $100 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card is redeemable Jan. 1 through Feb. 10. Find the steakhouse locale near you.

Fogo de Chao: Free $25 Holiday Bonus Card with Every $150 in gift cards purchased by Dec. 31. Bonus Card is valid Jan.1 through March 31, 2019. Valid toward the purchase of lunch, brunch or dinner in the main dining room. Locations in San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and San Diego.

HomeTown Buffet: Free $5 bonus card with every $25 in gift cards purchased through Dec. 31. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2019.

Houlihan’s: Free $10 Dining Certificate with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 25. Valid on online purchases. Dining Certificates valid Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, excluding Valentine’s Day. There is a location in South San Francisco.

IHOP: Free $5 Bonus Coupon with $25 gift card purchase. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Coupon expires Jan. 31, 2019.

Jamba Juice: Get a free $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase. Bonus cards redeemable Jan. 1 through Feb. 28.

Jimboy’s Tacos: Guests who purchase $25 in gift cards with a bonus $5 gift card, or load $25 onto a Jimboy's mobile app and receive an extra $5 credit. Offers available at participating locations through Dec. 31. Find and check with yours here.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Get a free $10 reward card with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 24. Reward cards redeemable Jan. 1 through May 2019. Five locations in California.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Get a free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Valid for physical and e-gift cards. Bonus card expires Feb. 13, 2019. California locales here. Call to confirm participation.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Get a free $20 bonus card with purchase of $100 gift card through Dec. 24. Bonus card is redeemable Jan. 1 through May 31, 2019.

Morton's the Steakhouse: Offer ends today, Dec. 24, but if you still have time, a $250 gift card gives you a $50 bonus card. More info here. Locations here.

Olive Garden: Get a $10 bonus card for every $50 in gift cards you purchase by Dec. 30. Bonus card valid Jan. 2 to Feb. 10, 2019.

Outback Steakhouse: Get a free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus card redeemable Jan. 1 through Feb. 10, 2019. Details here. California locations here.

Panera: Free $10 bonus card with every purchase of $50 in gift cards. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 1 through Jan. 22, 2019.

P.F. Chang’s: $20 Bonus Reward with every $100 gift card purchase. This $20 Bonus Reward is valid for the purchase of food or non-alcoholic beverages only for up to $20 USD value and may be redeemed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2019 at participating P.F. Chang’s restaurants. Locales here.

Red Lobster: Free $10 coupon with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. The $10 coupon is valid for the month of January.

Red Robin: Get a $5 bonus reward with $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. The bonus card is redeemable Jan. 1 through Jan. 13, 2019.

Rubio's: A $5 bonus on every $25 spent on gift cards. More info here.

Ruth’s Chris: Buy $250 in gift cards and get 10% back in the form of a bonus card through Dec. 31. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 1 to March 31, 2019. Locations here.

SAJJ Mediterranean: Purchase a gift card of $25 or more, and receive a free entree. Find your closest location here, and confirm details.

Steak ’N Shake: Free $5 certificate with $20 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Certificate valid Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. at participating locations. There aren't many, but there are a few Steak 'N Shakes in California.

Texas Roadhouse: Get a free $5 eGift Bonus Card with every $30 in gift cards purchased through Dec. 31. Bonus gift card will be emailed to you within 48 hours of purchase. Maximum bonus is $100. Offer may vary by region. Find your closest locale here.

TGI Friday’s: Get a free $5 Bonus Bites card with every $25 in gift cards purchased through Dec. 31. Bonus Bites cards valid Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2019. Location finder here.

World of Beer: Get a free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus cards valid Jan. 1 through Feb. 10, 2019. In California, World of Beer is in Dublin.

Yard House: Get a free $10 bonus gift card with a $50 gift card purchase. Bonus card redeemable Jan. 1 through March 31, 2019. Location guide here.

Entertainment

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Get a $10 Snack Pass when you buy $50 in gift cards through Dec. 31. The Snack Pass is valid Jan. 19 to Feb. 28 (Valentine’s Day excluded). Locales in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Chuck E. Cheese’s: Through Dec. 25, buy $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 bonus card. Maximum of four bonus cards per customer. Bonus cards valid Dec. 26 through March 31, 2019. Note deal expires Christmas Day.

Dave & Buster’s: Buy a $50 gift card and get $10 in Free Game Play credits. Credits are valid Jan. 1 through March 31, 2019.

Regal Entertainment Group: Receive a $10 concessions bonus for every $50 in gift cards you purchase by Dec. 31. Must be purchased at a theater. Concessions bonus redeemable Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2019. Find your theater here.

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DO NOTE: Most of the deals are for holidays only, so check the end date (most require you to purchase your gift cards by Dec. 31, but some cut you off at Dec. 24). Also, the free gift certificates that come with these promos may also expire, so check program terms. And call ahead to make sure your nearest location is participating in the promo.

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