About Restaurant Gift Cards
Restaurant Gift Card FAQs
How do I find my gift card balance?
Visit The Gift Card Shop or contact the restaurant brand directly to access your current restaurant gift card balance.
Can I get restaurant gift card deals when purchasing gifts online?
While there are not specific restaurant gift card deals, many of the restaurant brands have loyalty programs that recipients can register for and use their card funds to earn rewards.
What’s the best restaurant gift card to get for someone if I don’t know their favorite places to eat?
The Gift Card Shop offers food gift cards for restaurants with extensive menus, as well specialty restaurants. Some restaurant gift cards offer multiple options under one brand. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for or aren’t sure, you can also try Zift Multi-Brand Gift Cards with food themes for a wider selection of choices.
How do I use my restaurant eGift cards?
After receiving a restaurant eGift card by email, we recommend reviewing the specific card's unique redemption instructions. It's also best to check the card’s balance before your visit, as you would a physical gift card. Make sure you know the balance for covering the bill or are clear on the restaurant’s acceptance of partial payments.
What if my restaurant bill is less than or more than the card’s value?
If your bill is less than your gift card’s value, the card will have left over funds. If the bill is more than the gift card’s value, it will depend on the restaurant if they are able or willing to split the bill so that you can apply the gift card to the bill. You will need an alternative payment method on hand.
Can I reload my gift card for restaurants with more funds?
No, your restaurant gift cards are not reloadable. However, you can shop for a variety of restaurant gift cards at The Gift Card Shop.
Can I tip on a gift card?
Yes. In fact, when dining out, restaurants typically add 20% to your total to account for the tip. Your transaction may be declined if there are not enough funds to cover the preauthorized amount. These funds based on the estimated total until the transaction is approved and finalized, at which time the merchant will release the funds.
Are restaurant gift cards popular?
Yes, restaurant gift cards are popular for every occasion. Celebrate a milestone, birthday, new job, new house, new parents, or other occasion with a restaurant gift card that treats your recipient to a delicious meal.
What food gift cards are available?
We offer a leading selection of physical and digital restaurant gift cards for every budget and occasion. Choose from fine dining, themed restaurants, pizza parlors, children's restaurants, quick service, and coffee shop gift cards from popular brands. We also offer single gift cards that can be used at multiple restaurants.























