Local Restaurants Offering Holiday Gift Card Bonuses

There are plenty of area restaurants offering bonuses when you purchase gift cards during the holidays. It’s basically a no brainer if you regularly eat at these places, want to save money in the long run, and have the funds to purchase.

Order in person at the hostess stand or bar or online if available. Most of these deals will be offered through Dec. 31 unless specified below. Check back often as this list will continuously be added to.

Updated: Nov. 18, 2025

Irish Tavern (4703 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford)
The Deal: Spend $50, get $10 bonus
When: Through Dec. 31

Pita Way Mediterranean Eats (Bloomfield Hills, Commerce, Clarkston, White Lake)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: One day only (Dec. 2). Spend $100, get $50 bonus gift card.
When: Dec. 2, 2025.

Rusty Bucket (42874 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $50, get $10 bonus. Bonus cards redeemable Jan. 2 – Feb. 28, 2026.
When: Through Dec. 30, 2025.

Art & Jake’s Sports Bar (6898 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston)
The Deal: Spend $50, get $5 bonus.

Buffalo Wild Wings (5223 Highland Rd., Waterford)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $50, get $10 bonus (limit 4 bonuses per person). Bonus cards redeemable Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, 2026.

Outback Steakhouse (6435 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $50, get $10 bonus. Bonus cards are redeemable Jan. 1 – Feb. 8, 2026.

P.F. Chang’s (122 North Adams Rd., Rochester Hills)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $100, get $20. Bonus card redeemable Jan. 5 – Feb. 10, 2026.
When: Through Jan. 5, 2025.

Granite City Brewery (Troy or Northville)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Get a $10 bonus card with the purchase of a $50 gift card. Bonus cards can be used from Jan. 2 to March 31, 2026.
When: Through Dec. 31

IHOP (2187 S Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $25, get $5 bonus. Bonus cards expire Feb. 24, 2026.
When: Through Jan. 4, 2026.

Applebee’s (White Lake or Commerce)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card. Bonus card expires March 2, 2026.
When: Through Jan. 4, 2026.

Panera
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card that can only be used in January 2026.
When: Through Dec. 31, 2025.

Red Lobster (479 Telegraph Rd., Waterford)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Buy $25 in gift cards and get a coupon for $5 off a purchase of at least $40. The coupon is valid from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026, excluding Feb. 13–15.
When: Through Dec. 31., 2025.

Chill’s Grill & Bar (3940 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $50 and get a $10 bonus card that can be redeemed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 13, 2026.
When: Through Dec. 31.

Olga’s Kitchen (2075 S Telegraph Rd Ste. 120, Bloomfield Township)
Can purchase online.
The Deal: Spend $25 and get a $5 bonus gift card. Spend $100, get a $30 bonus card.
When: Through Jan. 12, 2026.