Carrabba’s: Purchase $50 In Gift Cards, Get $50 In Bonus Cards In Restaurant On 12/23 Only

The Offer

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• For every $50 in Carrabba’s gift cards purchased, get $50 in bonus cards when you purchase them in restaurant on December 23rd. Keep in mind the bonus cards ARE NOT gift cards and you’re actually getting 5 * $10 bonus cards.

The Fine Print

• Purchase gift cards in restaurant only 12/23/16.
• While supplies last.
• Not valid with online purchases.
• These are promotional cards.
• THESE ARE NOT GIFT CARDS
• Bonus cards are not redeemable at time of qualified gift card purchase.
• Valid upon future visits.
• Date restrictions apply, see each card for full details.
• Each purchase of $50 or more in Gift Cards will result in (5) $10 Bonus Cards with valid dates that vary.
• Bonus card may not be used for alcohol, tax, gratuity or gift card purchases.
• Dine-in only.
• Not valid with any other offer, discount, or certificate including any Dine Rewards redemption and Family Bundles.
• Bonus cards do not carry an unused balance and must be surrendered at time of use.
• Not redeemable at Kirby or Woodway locations in Houston, TX or Tampa Airport location.
• Distribution of bonus cards belongs exclusively to authorized representatives of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, LLC and/or its affiliates.
• Carrabba’s strictly prohibits the reproduction of this bonus card in any form or the sale or exchange of it.
• Bonus card will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
• No cash value.
• Excludes catering and Private Dining.
• Bonus cards can be redeemed at participating US locations listed on the card, see individual cards for full details.
• Offer ends 12/23/16.

Our Verdict

The bonus cards suck, they can’t be used for alcohol, tax or tip and from memory you can only use one per visit. I was sure there was an Amex offer that would have made this more useful, but the last one expired in September. I guess it’s still $10 off a visit, so it’s not too bad if you like going there.

Carrabba’s gift cards can also be used at the following brands: Outback, Fleming’s or Bonefish Grill. The resale rate is 74% so theoretically you could pay $13 for 5 * $10 bonus cards. Hopefully readers have some ideas on how to make this deal better.

Hat tip to reader Ted