Restaurant.com - half price gift certificates

QuikSand · 03-07-2005, 10:57 AM

Currently running a half-off promotion at this site, which has been discussed here before.

Your discount code is: 58004

If you haven't before, give this a look. You are buying a gift certificate to a restaurant, at a price well below its face value. I just bought several $25 GCs, paying either $10 or $5 for them... and on top of that I apply the 50% discount, meaning that the $25 in food costs me either $5.00 or $2.50.

Some places have strings attached - read the details. Some restrict what days of the week they are usable for, or require a party of a certain size, that sort of thing. But if you can find a local restaurant that you visit anyway, and the restrictions (if any) aren't a problem -- this is basically free money.

The way this works, incidentally, is you pay them (credit card or PayPal), and they send you a link to print out the GC yourself. It will have a serial number that the restaurant uses to confirm it -- and I have never had any problem using them. Good deal all around, it seems, as long as the restaurant values the patronage enough to sacrifice its regular prices.

Restaurant.com

QuikSand · 03-07-2005, 10:58 AM

FYI - I believe the discount applies through 3/11.

Ksyrup · 03-07-2005, 11:03 AM

1 restaurant within a 30 mile radius, down by the beach. Oh well. Thanks for the link, I'm thinking this might do my parents in Dallas a bit more good than me.

miked · 03-07-2005, 11:10 AM

Sweet, I can get a discount when dining at the Foggy Goggle.

miked · 03-07-2005, 11:12 AM

Dola- In Boston, Vinalia is on the list. I heard this place was great. It says you have to present the coupon before ordering, and given the area and nature of this restaurant, I don't know what kind of service you'd get. But if you're in the Boston area, this is a pretty awesome deal.

Wolfpack · 03-07-2005, 11:14 AM

I could get them for the Bayou Grill but between my wife and me, we don't spend $35 there so that nixes that idea.

QuikSand · 03-07-2005, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

1 restaurant within a 30 mile radius, down by the beach. Oh well. Thanks for the link, I'm thinking this might do my parents in Dallas a bit more good than me.

Wow. I get 6 pages of hits for my location, and that doesn't even reach to Baltimore or Washington.

Wolfpack · 03-07-2005, 11:15 AM

I just witnessed the timestamp bug in action. My post was after QS's because I hadn't seen that before, yet my post ends up a minute earlier than his. Almost like catching an X-Ray burst from a black hole.

gottimd · 03-07-2005, 11:16 AM

Or you could go on ebay and buy a $25 gift certificate for $30.

Ksyrup · 03-07-2005, 11:22 AM

I just did a search by region of Florida, and there are a total of 18 restaurants from Gainesville to Pensacola. Perhaps they've bought into the mistaken belief that most people in NW Florida don't have electricity, much less internet access.

Although, I will admit that I've seen people at restaurants in this town for whom a night at Red Lobster was worth the 75 minute drive, and who will probably be back in town in 2 months for another "big night out." Still, there are a few of us who can't show you exactly where Deliverance was filmed.

gottimd · 03-07-2005, 11:24 AM

If you ever in the Rockville area, Amada Amante is really good.

Celeval · 03-07-2005, 11:25 AM

QS - any recommendations for the MD area?

WSUCougar · 03-07-2005, 11:29 AM

Hey Quik, have you ever eaten at the Tidewater Grille in Havre de Grace?

My wife and I had two of our most romantic and tasty meals there several years ago. Great view of the river and all.

gottimd · 03-07-2005, 11:32 AM

Nicks Chophouse in Rockville is also really good.

QuikSand · 03-07-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeval

QS - any recommendations for the MD area?

Well, I didn't see anything in the Columbia area that really struck my fancy, though when searching, I did decide to buy a couple of $25 GCs for Zapata's, as Mrs. Q and I are on a seemingly endless quest for a decent Mexican brunch buffet.

However, if you are at all interested in more "exotic" foods (no, not the salad bar at a strip club), I would highly recommend The Mango Grove, which is an all-vegetarian, Southern Indian restaurant in Columbia, which is just dynamite.

If you're willing to drive a little ways, the best seafood around is at an out-of-the-way joint in Lanham, of all places. Jerry's Seafood is a little dumpy, won't take reservations, and is pretty expensive. So, why bother? Oh. My. God.

And if you might be inclined to have Chinese, the best around will be a bit of a drive for you as well, but Grace's Fortune (sorry for the lousy link) is outstanding, and has a knockout Sunday Buffet for about $18. We're there about once every three weeks, it's sensational.

QuikSand · 03-07-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Hey Quik, have you ever eaten at the Tidewater Grille in Havre de Grace?

My wife and I had two of our most romantic and tasty meals there several years ago. Great view of the river and all.

Have never been... we don't get up that far north too often, except when we're flying through on our way to Atlantic City, and then there's no time to stop for scenery, you understand.

oliegirl · 03-07-2005, 12:25 PM

We just bought 2 $25 gc's for a great italian place called Dominicks....and 2 $10 gc's for a new italian place called Asiago that we have been thinking about trying...total of $15.50 for all 4

Thanks QuikSand!!!!!

JeeberDMack · 03-08-2005, 11:50 PM

Thanks for posting this, Quik. The girlfriend and I just got $110 worth of gift certificates for only $21.50.

Absolutely awesome...

Pyser · 04-05-2005, 10:21 PM

new code, fellas. 50% off:

14401

Pyser · 04-05-2005, 10:21 PM

dola, expires on the 8th

Lathum · 04-05-2005, 10:39 PM

So if I was a server at one of these restaurants I would go to this site, buy the gift certificate,then charge someone full price for their food, use the GC and pocket the difference.

miami_fan · 04-05-2005, 11:03 PM

WOW I have to drive 5 freakin hours to get to a resturant that qualifies! Please get me orders out of the state!!!!!!

P.S. Thanks for the link though. My sister's family can enjoy

JeeberD · 04-06-2005, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

So if I was a server at one of these restaurants I would go to this site, buy the gift certificate,then charge someone full price for their food, use the GC and pocket the difference.

Hopefully they're paying cash. It's hard to scam The Man when folks pay with CCs...

JeeberD · 05-19-2005, 09:20 AM

Get 'em while they're hot!

Quote:

Act now and save 60% on dining certificates, Mega Certificates and our awesome online partner certificates. But hurry, the May Hay Day Sale only lasts through Friday, May 20, 2005.

To start saving, follow these simple instructions:

Go to Restaurant.com
Find restaurants and put dining certificates in your shopping cart.
Enter code number 52619 on the shopping cart page. Your discount will be applied automatically.

JeeberD · 07-25-2008, 07:56 PM

Restaurant.com is once again having a sale on restaurant gift certificates. Enter the coupon code CRAVE when you're checking out, and get 70% off the already discounted CG. For instance, I just bought a $25 gift certificate to a local Indian restaurant for $3...

Follow the link for more details.

Restaurant.com coupon: 70% off - dealnews.com

cartman · 07-25-2008, 08:01 PM

Not that anyone here would not do this, but just in case, you should leave a tip for the pre-discount amount.

Logan · 07-25-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Not that anyone here would not do this

Ha.

JeeberD · 07-25-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Not that anyone here would not do this, but just in case, you should leave a tip for the pre-discount amount.

The biggest text on the certificate says, "Please Remember To TIP YOUR SERVER On The Full Value Of The Guest Check."

cartman · 07-25-2008, 08:30 PM

Dang, all of my favorite places in Austin are either not there, or listed as 'sold out'

oliegirl · 07-25-2008, 10:35 PM

We LOVE restaurant.com, use it frequently for a couple of local places. I bought my parents one of the $125 gift certificates for Christmas, I had a promo code so I paid $50 for it, then with the promo codes for 50 and 70% off, they were able get at least double that in restaurant certificates. They loved it.

Neuqua · 07-27-2008, 08:13 PM

Question, if I buy two or more cards for the same location, would they let me use them at the same time? Or is that usually not allowed?

JeeberD · 07-27-2008, 08:20 PM

Nope, not allowed. In fact, you're not supposed to use certificates at the same location more than once a month, but I'm not sure how they enforce that...

oliegirl · 07-27-2008, 08:22 PM

We've used them more than once a month, but have never used two in the same visit. They also won't let you "split" the check between 2 couples and each use one...one coupon per table.

RendeR · 07-27-2008, 08:59 PM

Most of them state on the printout that they are for one table per visit per month.

At least the ones I bought for this swanky place here in buffalo did.

SackAttack · 07-27-2008, 10:19 PM

Totally doesn't surprise me that the GC's for the Bear Pit are out of stock. That there is some good BBQ.

Suburban Rhythm · 07-31-2008, 11:08 AM

Not sure how valid it is, haven't tried it out yet.

But someone in my office just sent out a mail with 'CRAVE' as the current password to save up to 70% at restaurant.com

GrantDawg · 07-31-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

The biggest text on the certificate says, "Please Remember To TIP YOUR SERVER On The Full Value Of The Guest Check."

All the ones they have on there locally say they add the tip to the bill.

JeeberD · 07-31-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Not sure how valid it is, haven't tried it out yet.

But someone in my office just sent out a mail with 'CRAVE' as the current password to save up to 70% at restaurant.com

Check post #25...

RendeR · 07-31-2008, 05:36 PM

CRAVE is a great value, I got 4 25$ certificates for 12 bucks.

clemsonfan · 08-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Today only they are offering 80% off certificates. The key word is: FIRST

Capital · 08-09-2008, 02:19 PM

I assume that they mail you the certificates...never used this site before but if you all say it's legit...

Sorry...no need to reply...I just read the first link again...

Flasch186 · 08-09-2008, 03:10 PM

you print out the coupon and take it with you. Ive used it multiple times....and it is spectacular.

Capital · 08-09-2008, 03:16 PM

It's hard to believe that it's 80% of the restuarant.com price. I'm definitely going to try this out.

Does anyone know what is the expiration date - generally speaking.

Capital · 08-09-2008, 03:32 PM

Thanks again guys...I just order $60 worth of certificates for $4.80.

Thanks Clemsonfan for offering up the code. Do you get emailed the code or is it mostly word of mouth.

clemsonfan · 08-09-2008, 05:30 PM

I got emailed the codes. They will email you discount codes from time to time once you order from them.

clemsonfan · 08-09-2008, 05:31 PM

They have actually extended the sale through Sunday now.

Passacaglia · 08-09-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capital

It's hard to believe that it's 80% of the restuarant.com price. I'm definitely going to try this out.

Does anyone know what is the expiration date - generally speaking.

I think it's 1 year from purchase.

Capital · 08-10-2008, 09:28 PM

I used one of the gift certificates today and it worked great. Thanks again for the heads up...

muns · 08-10-2008, 10:14 PM

This is fantastic. I ordered 100 worth for 8.00. Thanks to all for putting this up! The FIRST code worked as of today at 10:15pm

clemsonfan · 08-15-2008, 06:43 AM

Fifty percent off certificates through Sunday. Discount code word: GOODBUY

03-07-2005, 11:03 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	1 restaurant within a 30 mile radius, down by the beach. Oh well. Thanks for the link, I'm thinking this might do my parents in Dallas a bit more good than me. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 03-07-2005 at 11:03 AM.

03-07-2005, 11:16 AM	#9
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Or you could go on ebay and buy a $25 gift certificate for $30. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

03-07-2005, 11:22 AM	#10
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I just did a search by region of Florida, and there are a total of 18 restaurants from Gainesville to Pensacola. Perhaps they've bought into the mistaken belief that most people in NW Florida don't have electricity, much less internet access. Although, I will admit that I've seen people at restaurants in this town for whom a night at Red Lobster was worth the 75 minute drive, and who will probably be back in town in 2 months for another "big night out." Still, there are a few of us who can't show you exactly where Deliverance was filmed. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-07-2005, 11:24 AM	#11
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	If you ever in the Rockville area, Amada Amante is really good. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

03-07-2005, 11:29 AM	#13
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Hey Quik, have you ever eaten at the Tidewater Grille in Havre de Grace? My wife and I had two of our most romantic and tasty meals there several years ago. Great view of the river and all. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

03-07-2005, 10:58 AM	#2
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	FYI - I believe the discount applies through 3/11.

03-07-2005, 11:10 AM	#4
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	Sweet, I can get a discount when dining at the Foggy Goggle.

03-07-2005, 11:12 AM	#5
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	Dola- In Boston, Vinalia is on the list. I heard this place was great. It says you have to present the coupon before ordering, and given the area and nature of this restaurant, I don't know what kind of service you'd get. But if you're in the Boston area, this is a pretty awesome deal.

03-07-2005, 11:14 AM	#6
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	I could get them for the Bayou Grill but between my wife and me, we don't spend $35 there so that nixes that idea.

03-07-2005, 11:15 AM	#8
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	I just witnessed the timestamp bug in action. My post was after QS's because I hadn't seen that before, yet my post ends up a minute earlier than his. Almost like catching an X-Ray burst from a black hole.

03-07-2005, 11:25 AM	#12
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	QS - any recommendations for the MD area?

03-07-2005, 11:32 AM	#14
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Nicks Chophouse in Rockville is also really good. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

03-08-2005, 11:50 PM	#18
JeeberDMack Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Denton, TX	Thanks for posting this, Quik. The girlfriend and I just got $110 worth of gift certificates for only $21.50. Absolutely awesome...

04-05-2005, 10:21 PM	#19
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	new code, fellas. 50% off: 14401

04-05-2005, 10:39 PM	#21
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	So if I was a server at one of these restaurants I would go to this site, buy the gift certificate,then charge someone full price for their food, use the GC and pocket the difference.

04-05-2005, 11:03 PM	#22
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	WOW I have to drive 5 freakin hours to get to a resturant that qualifies! Please get me orders out of the state!!!!!! P.S. Thanks for the link though. My sister's family can enjoy

07-25-2008, 07:56 PM	#25
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Restaurant.com is once again having a sale on restaurant gift certificates. Enter the coupon code CRAVE when you're checking out, and get 70% off the already discounted CG. For instance, I just bought a $25 gift certificate to a local Indian restaurant for $3... Follow the link for more details. Restaurant.com coupon: 70% off - dealnews.com __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#26
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Not that anyone here would not do this, but just in case, you should leave a tip for the pre-discount amount. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-25-2008, 08:30 PM	#29
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Dang, all of my favorite places in Austin are either not there, or listed as 'sold out' __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-27-2008, 08:13 PM	#31
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Question, if I buy two or more cards for the same location, would they let me use them at the same time? Or is that usually not allowed? __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

07-27-2008, 08:20 PM	#32
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Nope, not allowed. In fact, you're not supposed to use certificates at the same location more than once a month, but I'm not sure how they enforce that... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-27-2008, 08:59 PM	#34
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Most of them state on the printout that they are for one table per visit per month. At least the ones I bought for this swanky place here in buffalo did. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

07-27-2008, 10:19 PM	#35
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Totally doesn't surprise me that the GC's for the Bear Pit are out of stock. That there is some good BBQ.

07-31-2008, 11:08 AM	#36
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Not sure how valid it is, haven't tried it out yet. But someone in my office just sent out a mail with 'CRAVE' as the current password to save up to 70% at restaurant.com __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

07-31-2008, 05:36 PM	#39
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	CRAVE is a great value, I got 4 25$ certificates for 12 bucks. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

08-08-2008, 01:50 PM	#40
clemsonfan High School JV Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, OH	Today only they are offering 80% off certificates. The key word is: FIRST

08-09-2008, 02:19 PM	#41
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	I assume that they mail you the certificates...never used this site before but if you all say it's legit... Sorry...no need to reply...I just read the first link again... Last edited by Capital : 08-09-2008 at 02:21 PM.

08-09-2008, 03:10 PM	#42
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	you print out the coupon and take it with you. Ive used it multiple times....and it is spectacular. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

08-09-2008, 03:16 PM	#43
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	It's hard to believe that it's 80% of the restuarant.com price. I'm definitely going to try this out. Does anyone know what is the expiration date - generally speaking.

08-09-2008, 03:32 PM	#44
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	Thanks again guys...I just order $60 worth of certificates for $4.80. Thanks Clemsonfan for offering up the code. Do you get emailed the code or is it mostly word of mouth.

08-09-2008, 05:30 PM	#45
clemsonfan High School JV Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, OH	I got emailed the codes. They will email you discount codes from time to time once you order from them.

08-09-2008, 05:31 PM	#46
clemsonfan High School JV Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, OH	They have actually extended the sale through Sunday now.

08-10-2008, 09:28 PM	#48
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	I used one of the gift certificates today and it worked great. Thanks again for the heads up...

08-10-2008, 10:14 PM	#49
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	This is fantastic. I ordered 100 worth for 8.00. Thanks to all for putting this up! The FIRST code worked as of today at 10:15pm Last edited by muns : 08-10-2008 at 10:58 PM.

08-15-2008, 06:43 AM	#50
clemsonfan High School JV Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, OH	Fifty percent off certificates through Sunday. Discount code word: GOODBUY