Restaurant.com Giveaway

July 28, 2010 

 
 Restaurant.com Giveaway

I have told you guys before how much I love using Restaurant.com gift certificates as a way to stretch our entertainment budget.  I have noticed that whenever I post about the promos I usually get lots of emails with questions about how they work. This past weekend I was chatting with a friend and she said she had never used them because she just didn’t know how they worked–WHAT??  I told her she was crazy to miss out on such a great deal!  So I thought I would break it down to help with any confusion…so Amy this is for you icon biggrin Restaurant.com Giveaway

I usually buy Resturant.com gift certificates when they are at 70% - 80% off.  That means that I pay $2 – $3 for a gift certificate worth $25.   Once I get the email that they are on sale I head over to Restaurant.com and type in my zip code to look for participating restaurants in my area.  Each restaurant will have different requirements. Most of the ones I go to require a $35 – $50 purchase to use the gift certificate. 

Ok…so let’s do the math for a certificate at 70% that requires a $35 purchase:

My family goes to the restaurant and we order $35 worth of food.  Once the bill arrives I give the waitress the gift certificate and now my bill is only $10 + tax and tip!  So I will pay approximately $20 for a $35 dinner.   Now add the $3 that I paid for the gift certificate and I have paid $23 for the meal!!  That means I saved 35% using the Restaurant.com gift certificate! I’d say that is a great deal!!

I have some great news…two of my readers will get a chance to check out Restaurant.com for FREE!!  I have two $50 gift certificates for two winners!! That means each winner will get $50 to use at their favorite restaurant!! 

To make it even more fun this giveaway has a twist!  The winners will get the $50 certificate and the one who scores the best deal with that $50 certificate will get a $100 certificate as a grand prize…that will definitely stretch the old entertainment budget!!

To enter just leave a comment letting me know where you would spend the gift certificate!! While you are checking out Restaurant.com you can score a great deal as they are currently offering 80% off certificates when you use the code PLATE now through 7/31. NOTE: Sue emailed me a great reminder…if your favorite restaurant is out of stock you can still buy a certificate and redeem it at any time!  So you can get the sale price and go back and use it once your favorite is back in stock!!  Also you have a year to use the certificates so I always stock up and then let my family choose based on our taste that night!!

I will choose a random winner on 8/5 around 11pm. Good luck everyone!!

Disclosure: Restaurant.com provided gift certificates to me and my winners.

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Comments

253 Responses to “Restaurant.com Giveaway”
  1. Maja says:

    Nola in St Petersburg, Fl or I’ll try some new reataurants in Tampa, FL

  2. April says:

    Hermitage Steakhouse or September’s or maybe Wasabi in Mt. Juliet!

  3. Becky says:

    We would use the gift cert at

    Italian | Pizza
    Angelo’s
    ( not sure if you needed the full address)?
    Thanks for the opportunity :)

  4. Thuy says:

    I would use it at Urban Flats :)

  5. Linda says:

    Oh boy! I just took advantage of this today. There are quite a few new restaurants I’d like to try. I got a $75 (on $150 total bill) gift certificate for $6.00. I’m going to arrange a Ladies Out night where we go for Chinese food, take the $75 off and split the difference. Maybe everyone will let me eat for free!

    There are a couple of snooty places I’d like to visit. I always feel better with a “deal” under my belt in case I don’t enjoy it or the service is less than the best! LOL

  6. melissa says:

    Gold Stone Thai in Jacksonville and maybe a restaurant in Flagler Beach too.

  7. annabananabsn2001 says:

    I would use it at The Melting Pot!! I’ve never been and it just sounds fantabulous!!!

  8. colleen says:

    I would like to try out some new resturants in Tampa.

  9. Billy Beyer says:

    I would use it at “mecafresh” in Stuart, FL

  10. Missy says:

    THere are several great sushi restaurants in my area that I haven’t been to in WAY too long!

  11. Megan says:

    Maguire’s or Uncork’d

  12. Julie Porter says:

    I would love to have a “date” with my husband for our anniversary Aug 16th. 12 yrs this year! Our entertainment budget is tight, so it’s usually ‘family’ events-which is great, but I would love to go out ‘just us.’

  13. Carla Turner says:

    I am not picky. I would just love to have a date night with my huband.

  14. Stacy S says:

    Hi! Would love to win! Thanks for all your posts. Anywhere near Lakeland or Tampa!

  15. Tracy says:

    I would either using at the Mexican restaurant close to house or maybe Kegan for Japanese.

  16. amber says:

    i would use it at wyndham cafe!

  17. Kimberly Smith says:

    I would use it to finally get to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We did not have the $$ back in March (when our anniversary was) and really still don’t – so the certificate would be wonderful for us to get to go out and celebrate our 14-1/2 years!

  18. Angela Payne says:

    I would use it at a yummy Mexican restaurant in town!

  19. Annette Forbes says:

    I would take my family to O’Charleys where kids eat free! That would make for a real sweet deal! :D

  20. Angela says:

    The only place in Ocala Fl. that’s listed is Tony’s Sushi. It’s a great place, and i’d love to go there again!

  21. Karen says:

    Los Amigos Mexican in our area is where I would use it.. Thanks!

  22. Maureen says:

    We would go to Samarai! They cook on a hibachi grill and you get entertainment with your dinner! Kids love it!

  23. Jill says:

    Uncork’d in Newnan, Georgia. We used a restaurant.com certificate there last September for my birthday, and would love to visit them again!

  24. Lisa Parrish says:

    I would spend it at JR’s Steak House! Right across the river and their steaks are out of this world! Thanks for the tips on restaurant.com. I wish more businesses in our area participated!

  25. Judy says:

    Please count me in.

  26. Lindsi says:

    I would use it for Super Suppers. I’ve always wanted to try it, but never wanted to splurge!

  27. Leslie says:

    I would love to go on a date w/ husband at local seafood resturant or take kids out to dinner at the Quarterdeck.

  28. Lindy says:

    Mellow Mushroom in Brandon, Fl.
    Love your giveaways. Wonderful website.

  29. Alberta says:

    Thanks for the breakdown.

  30. Amy says:

    I would have to with one of your suggestions for the Atl. Area!! Or I guess uncorked on Newnan..

  31. Gladys says:

    Would love to take my elderly mom to Uno Chicago Grill. She loves pizza!! Thanks for the chance to enter!!

  32. Jessica says:

    I would use it at the Rodeo Mexican restaurant in my area…

  33. Mandy says:

    I am headed to Disney World with my family, so I would use it at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney!

  34. Kristi says:

    My husband travels for work and he has to eat out every day. I would love to save some money and buy the certificates online! Thanks!

  35. Becky says:

    I would have to use it at Daphne Lodge cause that is the only place in Southwest Ga that is on Resturant.com!!!

  36. Jennifer says:

    I would use the gift certificate at Giordano’s restaurant in Brandon, FL. Thanks for the opportunity!

  37. Karen Partin says:

    We love Restaurant.com! We just moved to Atlanta and have used several coupons at nearby restaurants so we can try out these places that are new to us! If I won I would use it on some more places nearby that we would love to try!

  38. karla says:

    Something new and we will bring the kids!

  39. Tracie says:

    They just added my favorite restaurant, Horseradish Grill, so I would go there if I won!

  40. Becky says:

    I would definitely use mine at Tokyo Steakhouse. Love that place!

  41. Ashley says:

    My husband and I have an anniversary coming up next month, so we would probably use it to celebrate!

  42. jen r says:

    wow could we use a dinner out! i would enjoy any restaurant in the jacksonville fl area and would love the challenge to score the best deal!

  43. Rebecca says:

    They just added AlaThai in Montgomery and I love Thai food!

  44. mary says:

    we have never tried these before. but i would use it on good japanese or mexican restaurant. Thanks!

  45. Amy says:

    Any place with my sweet husband. And if we can get a sitter, even better!

  46. Jill says:

    We would use it on vacation! Fun way to try restaurants that you might not normally try!

  47. Stephanie says:

    I would use it to go to Christopher’s Seafood and Company. I’ve never been and seafood is always a good choice especially when you are getting it for cheap! :)

  48. Jeffrey Venner says:

    I would use my prize at “Al Amir” restaurant in Columbia,SC. I am up for an adventure and this looks like it would fit that criteria!

  49. Shannon says:

    I would try Christopher’s Seafood and Company too. Haven’t been but the fried soft shell crab sounds yummy.

  50. Heather says:

    I am keeping my fingers crossed on this one!!!! We would love to have a date night um..ANYWHERE just the two of us- even if it was McDonalds! But, we love Shogun here in Atlanta, GA and would probably use this gift certificate there! :)

  51. Cassy says:

    I would love to surprise my DH and take him to Geisha House in Atlanta. We’ve talked about trying it out and have never gone.

  52. Carrie says:

    We would definately do Japanese. My family loves the food and a little entertainment at the same time.:) The fried rice is delicious!!

  53. Elaine Marshall says:

    The restaurant I would like to use it at is called Bosphorus but I never get on in time and they are usually sold out but there are plenty of others I like too.

  54. Laura says:

    I would use the gift certificate at The Tea Room at This Whole House under zip code 29483. They are the closest to me and seem to be a quaint little place.

  55. Joan Schultz says:

    What a wonderful site! With the economy being as it is, this is a great way to be able to enjoy a family night out (or a date with hubby!) without breaking the bank! If I won the coupon, I would use it at “Sushi Hibachi – All You Can Eat” here in town. The food is AMAZING and it’s a place I would love see succeed!

  56. Elena says:

    I am always us for sushi so Sakura Japanese for me

  57. I would use it at Locos Amigos Cantina Bar and Grill in Uptown Columbus, ga

  58. Jill says:

    We love this mom and pop diner in Orlando, Johnson’s Diner.

  59. Launda says:

    I will probably use it at Michael Angelos or try something new like
    Japanese!! :) Couponing has changed my life!

  60. Julie says:

    Japanese or Chinese — it’s a toss up!

  61. Marilyn says:

    I would use it at sekisui- in birmingham.

  62. Lynn L says:

    I would definately use it at our local “Quarterdeck” Restaurant!!! We love Restaurant.com so this is a great giveaway!

  63. Stephanie Enright says:

    I would use it for Todd English’s bluezoo down near Epcot and try what I’m sure would be an amazing chef’s tour. :)

  64. I would definitely use mine at RED LOBSTER!! Have you seen their commercials lately?? OMG!!! The crab legs!!! WANT NOW!! LOL.

  65. Christina H. says:

    I would use mine at Johnny’s New York style pizza in Stockbridge. The kids love pizza and so do I. And we eat at Johnny’s when we can. Oh, I hope that I win I could really use a night without having to cook.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  66. Kim S. says:

    Would use it for Sushi at Blue Fin Vinnings since the $25 gift certificates are already sold out.

  67. Ashley says:

    Dolce Enoteca is the only place in my area that is listed but I am always up for some fancy italian!

  68. I would use it at Taverna Fiorentina in Vinings. Ever been there? It’s heavenly!

  69. Joanna says:

    There are several restaurants listed in the Birmingham area and I know we would all love to try the Melting Pot……..YUM!!

  70. Renee says:

    I will have to say the Fox sports grill just to give my hubby a night of fun.

  71. Angela says:

    It would be a toss up for me. There are two great places near me that I love to use these certificates for – OB’s BBQ and Kuma Japanese Steakhouse. Both are awesome, but offer different types of food.

  72. Tracy Harper says:

    I’d use it at Shoki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar! We love hibachi cooking!

  73. Kailin says:

    I would definitely go for Wildhorse Saloon. The place to go in Nashville!

  74. Tasha says:

    House of Blues, BB Kings or Urban Flats…. any place would do as my hubby and I would go for a nice date night…. thanks!

  75. I would choose one of the fabulous Greek restaurants in our area. Opa!

  76. Amanda says:

    there are NO restaurants anywhere near where I currently live but we are heading back “home” to Delaware in September and I would love to use it while on vacation since this will cut our budget quiet nicely. I browsed the general area up there and I would probably use it at Dead Presidents in Wilmington. But we might also save it and use it on our 10 hr drive home. Maybe at a halfway point like VA.

  77. Rachel says:

    Oooh, Asian Chef Steakhouse. Yum!

  78. Toni says:

    This would be a great opportunity to try a new restaurant and have a date night with my husband!!

  79. Beth says:

    We love Shane’s Rib Shack!

  80. I’d use it to try out a new restaurant….I’m reluctant to soen $50 for dinner when I’m not sure if I’ll like the food and/or service. Restaurant.com is a great way to get new customers through the door!

  81. deanna says:

    I have our oldest son’s birthday coming up in August, so we would use it to take him to a nice birthday dinner!

  82. Lizi says:

    I would use it at a restaurant in west palm beach called Bellagio’s! Great Carpaccio! Yum!

  83. Eliza says:

    SaZa Pizza! Our town doesn’t offer much, but SaZa is a gem!!

  84. Anna says:

    I would love to have one for a date night with my husband. Hmmm, where would I go? I would love to try the Rib Shack!

  85. Cathy says:

    Sometimes Restaurant.com offers Melting Pot certificate. It is my favorite restaurant, but way to expensive to go to without a certificate. I would love to win one!

  86. Bonnie Alderson says:

    Chin Chin, Big Shanty Smokehouse, Highlands Grill (all in Kennesaw) or Medieval Times in Lawrencville. I have only been to Medieval Times, the rest of these places I have been wanting to try. If I had to narrow it to one, probably Highlands Grill. Thanks so much for the giveaway. It would be so cool to win this.

  87. Brittany says:

    Kegun Steakhouse

  88. Samantha says:

    I love Kanpai of Tokyo but there dinner’s are quite expensive. I would love to use a restaurants.com certificate to have a date night with my hubby.

  89. Stephanie says:

    We just tried a Mexican restaurant that has a whole section of vegetarian items and it was fabulous! I saw that they’re on their now!! I would love to go back as it is so hard to find good vegetarian food while eating out!!

  90. Kristina says:

    I would use it at Steak The Firehouse Restaurant and Lounge in melbourne Fl it is a nice place for dinner and to hang out at with the girls. We all need a girls night out

  91. Ali says:

    I would use this at Tacky Jack’s in Orange Beach, AL. My husband and I could have a date night filled with Bushwacker’s and seafood! :) Fun!!!!

  92. Amy says:

    I would have to go with one of your suggestions for the ATL. Area!!!

  93. Sandy Robinson says:

    I would use the $50.00 restaurant.com credit toward Lobstergram.com. I grew up in New England-and enjoyed Maine lobster frequently, but I have lived in FL for 20 years now, and FL lobster is just not the same. No claws!!! (and that’s where the best meat it!) I miss LOBSTER, and it can be very expensive in FL, so I would love some help to offset the cost.

  94. ANDREA says:

    we need a family night. My kids have been gone for 2 weeks in the summer and I MISS THEM!!! Couple of nice places to eat in our are and will definately try it out. Never used the savings but I will now!!! :)

  95. Courtney Q. says:

    Not sure b/c there are so many new restaurants in the area. My hubby and I just had our first child 2 months ago and I would use for a free night out. With me loosing my job a few months ago, almost free supper would make me feel not so guilty for going out!

  96. Doug says:

    I would take my mother to OysterCatcher’s, overlooking Tampa Bay. She loves it, but it’s usually beyond our means. I’m hoping they have a halibut with my name on it!

  97. Lisa Reus says:

    I would love to win one of the gift certificates!! I would take my son who will be 1 years old very soon out to Olive Garden or some place around town to be able to eat any table food that he can get his hands on!!

  98. Yhaira says:

    With a new baby at home, it would definitely be for an adults only night out. Italian, italian, italian…While we are out, why not indulge ;)

  99. JW says:

    I would use it at Giordanos! Love that place!

  100. Cathy says:

    I would use this at “Eagles Landing” in Lilburn. They have wonderful seafood. Since we can’t afford to go out often, this would be nice to have.

  101. Christy says:

    I would love to go anywhere! It is so rare that we get to eat out nowadays that anywhere would be special!

  102. Cory says:

    Would love to take my wife out for a date night. We’d go somewhere without a playground!

  103. Katie Ellen says:

    I am constantly traveling to different places for weddings… It would be fun to be able to try different restaurants while in these different cities and not have to pay a bundle to do it! I love that with the deals on Restaurant.com you can try out new places without spending a lot of money!

  104. Tricia says:

    I would take my boyfriend to his new favorite resturant “Polonia”. We go there on our special date nights.

  105. Lyndsey says:

    Too many great options! Paschals for fried chicken, Jack’s for pizza, Pcheen for the BEST challa french toast or Vickery’s for a night out with friends!

  106. meeyeehere says:

    I would go to the Ranchero which is the only place in my town that takes the card because I live in such a hick a doo place but at least The Ranchero is tasty!! I could always go out of town too! yay! That would be nice.
    hope to win one. Jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

  107. Lena says:

    I would use it for the House Of Kabob in Winter Park.

  108. Jennifer says:

    I would go to Chin-Chins in Peachtree City. They are the best.

  109. LB514 says:

    Yum! I would use it at the Melting Pot (if in stock), or at La Cocina, in Birmingham!

  110. TanyaW says:

    So many options! Doc Greens or Tavern on the Green for lunch… Or Sho Gun or Medieval Times for dinner! Or even Shane’s Rib Shack for an end of summer party with ribs being catered!

  111. yelena says:

    My family would love to go anywhere! It is so rare that we go to eat out nowadays

  112. Kami says:

    I would spend it at the Melting Pot!!! I love the Melting Pot and they are on Restaurant.com now. I actually bought a few of their gift certificates a month ago when they were 80% off. I’m giving them to my friends because it’s just so good! Maybe if I win I will go somewhere new in Birmingham… hm….

  113. Melinda says:

    I would love to go anywhere, but P.F. Chang’s is the first one to pop into my mind!

  114. Rachel says:

    I would love to try out Fonduely Yours in Mt. Pleasant, SC. I have wanted to try them for years but they are pricey but they have a great reputation & have been around for 20+ years.

  115. heidi says:

    Our faveorite Mexican rest. (Coronas in Spartanburg) is where I usually use my coupons…but I also splurge on a fance rest. if we have concert tickets in Greenville so we can make a night out of it.

  116. Eve says:

    GIADORNOS!

  117. Bond says:

    mj pizza!

  118. dawn says:

    La Esperanza (mexican) and/or Food is Love. Both are awesome!

  119. Amy Wood says:

    Any place with my sweet hubby!

  120. Laura says:

    The Bistro Restraunt and Bar in Valdosta Georgia. Unfortunately we live in the boonies and this is the closest place to my hometown! Thanks!

  121. Anita says:

    La Dolce Vita in Athens, GA I would have the chance to take my niece to dinner when she is back at UGA!

  122. johanna martinez says:

    I will go to De Cache in West New York, NJ

  123. Amanda says:

    Would love to have a date night with the hubby!

  124. Lori says:

    I would love to go to a jazz restaurant they have in my area that’s also on restaurant.com!

  125. wendyc33 says:

    wow some of you have some good restaurants to choose from. I will choose charles anthony’s The pub. I would love this gift cert. Thanks alot for the giveaway.

  126. Melissa says:

    I would go to Pacific Spice in my area and get sushi!

  127. Kelli Bennett says:

    I am not sure which restaurant I would choose but it would have to be KID friendly because I would love to have a date night with one of my four children. My husband and I love our date nights and we are trying to show our kids what true dates look like! Manners, nice conversation, how to order food,etc. I would love to treat one of my kids on a special date with mommy!

  128. Anna D says:

    I would spend it on our second honneymoon coming up. We are going to Hilton Head, SC. The Alligator Grille sounds interesting.

  129. Stacey says:

    We would love to try Tarantino’s Italian restaurant. Sounds Yummy!

  130. Ashley says:

    Seafood delite in bham sounds wonderful.

  131. Dan says:

    I’d like to try Sekisui restaurant (Birmingham). I have never eaten there before.
    Thanks for the contest!

  132. Whitney W says:

    I’d like to check out Dolce in Huntsville, AL:)

  133. Erin says:

    I would love to try Colorado Fondue!

  134. Melanie says:

    I have no idea WHERE I’d like to spend the coupon at, but I know who I would like to spend it with!! I would love to use the coupon for a much needed date night with my husband!! We live in Alabama, and we would drive to Atlanta and let my son “play” with Grandma and then we’d have a night out! ohhhh, a date night…..what’s that again?

  135. Shanna says:

    I would LOVE to use this to try out one of the Serenbe restaurants!

  136. Debi Tominovich says:

    I will be turning 40 on August 15th and my husband will turn 50 on October 1st, I was hoping to have a very special celebration with friends and get away for the night. Unfortunately, he was laid off on July 14th and has since said “that we will have to cancel our birthdays this year”. Well, with 6 kids at home to tend to (from 2 to 17years old) , I have to agree. This would allow us a night out to celebrate our very special birthdays this year. Thanks….

  137. Danielle Carroll says:

    My boyfriend loves Giordano’s. Its like heaven to him and i would love to take him there!

  138. Carrie says:

    I would use Jerry’s Pizza! My family has been ordering their pizzas (THE best!) since I was a little girl and I’m 34 now! So, I was so excited to find them as a new selection on Restaurant.com!

  139. Sandi Schroyer says:

    I would try the new Saza in Montgomery. I am going now to check out who participates in my area! Thanks for the math lesson

  140. Kristin says:

    We will either go to Downtown Grill or Tic Tic Room in Macon, Georgia.

  141. Elizabeth says:

    I would love Tsunami in Columbia, SC!!! I’m a college student and if I get some girlfriends to go on a study break and split the tab, we will have ourselves a deal! Also–if you go before 630, you can the happy hour special-18 pieces of sushi for $8.95!

  142. Jennifer says:

    My husband and I love crablegs! So we would go to Saltwater Grill in Winter Haven Florida for all you can eat crablegs! Yum!

  143. Tammy Loomis says:

    This is great! Thanks for the information. I have heard of this website before and I have now added it to my favorites.
    I am interested in Longhorn or Outback.
    Thank you!!

  144. Jennifer says:

    I have a four month old and haven’t had a date with my hubbie in about five months! This would be such a treat.

  145. Shelley says:

    My husband and I will have a date night – we will try somewhere new!

  146. Liz says:

    Girl’s night out for Sushi (Suro – 34685)

  147. Jennifer says:

    My husband and I would have a date night and maybe try someplace new!

  148. Tracy says:

    Hard choice, but I think I would like to go to Chaffin’s Barn– dinner and a play!!

  149. Amanda Moultrie says:

    I would use it at Circa 1886. Over Independence day weekend my father and his wife came down. My husband didn’t get to join us because he very selflessly stayed home with a sick baby. I would like to get a babysitter and let him taste some of the good life :)

  150. nicole says:

    I would definately go to Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne, FL

    It has adorable outdoor seating with light-covered trees, authentic italian food, amazing food and service reviews and… I haven’t been there yet!

    A $50 gift card would buy me $125 worth of italian heaven and I’d probably have enough to eat for a week. And that week, well, it would be the best week EVER. :)

  151. JulieD says:

    Right now, I”m thinking the Melting Pot.

  152. Kristin says:

    Dolce Enoteca seems to be the only restaurant in my area right now so guess that sounds good to me :)

  153. Christine says:

    My husband and I would have a date night and maybe try someplace new!

  154. My family loves Chili’s and Olive Garden. I’m crossing my fingers. Thanks for all your saving coupons and suggestions.

  155. Susan says:

    My husband and i are having our 15 yr anniversary coming up would be a great gift to surprize him with. Thank you for everything to you do.

  156. Janet says:

    I have used the restaurant.com gift certificates and I absolutely love it when they are 80% off. I would go back to the House of Blues or try a new place if I win the giveway….Good Luck Everyone !!!!!

  157. Jannette Hernandez says:

    Maybe somewhere romantic with my boyfriend since I barely am able to get out because of the kids – Melting Pot is nice!

  158. Becky Malec says:

    I am watching for the good deals. My grandchildren love to eat out can eat more than most adults! I would probably pick on of their favorite haunts… O’Charley’s. Very kid friendly!

  159. melissa says:

    I love restaurant.com there are so many restaurants to choose from in my area. It would be a great date night!

  160. Becky Malec says:

    Found O’charleys was not a participator, so I guess this trip, the grandkids don’t get to choose and Cobalt’s it is.

  161. brandy says:

    I would like to try Donovan’s and My Cousin Vinnys or go back to Cherokee Cattle Company.

  162. Tracey says:

    We would defintely take advantage of using this gift card at our favorite restaraunt – The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House in Parkland, FL.

    Thank you!

  163. Jennifer says:

    MJs Stadium Pizza and Italian Grill!

  164. Kelly Gafford says:

    I would use the gift certificate at Sir Pizza. YUM YUM

  165. virginia says:

    I LOVE THE OLIVE GARDEN

  166. Amy says:

    Olive R Twists!

  167. Dee says:

    My fiance and I are getting married on Saturday. After paying for the wedding and honeymoon, we will be BROKE!! :-) So, winning the restaurant.com gift certificate will definitely come in handy. We won’t be forced to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches everyday. We could visit a nice local restaurant to eat and celebrate our new lives together.

  168. Dee says:

    My fiance and I are getting married on Saturday. After paying for the wedding, and all that goes with feeding more than 200 people as well as our post-wedding trip, we will be BROKE!! :-) So, winning the restaurant.com gift certificate will definitely come in handy. We won’t be forced to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches everyday. We could visit a nice local restaurant to eat and celebrate our new lives together. Thanks!

  169. Denise Goodrum says:

    My daughter says ‘Olive Garden’, so…I guess that’s where we will go if I win!

  170. Amber says:

    I would say “Long Horn Steak House”…

  171. Contessa says:

    I would like to try Birdies Wings.

  172. Stephanie says:

    There is a cute little restaurant called Dulce nearby that is very nice and romantic. :)

  173. Mary Allison says:

    I would love to go back to Cosmo’s in Orange Beach, AL. It’s the restaurant my fiance and I went to the night he proposed, and we would love to go back again. The only way we can afford going there is by having a restaurant.com certificate. The Cobalt Restaurant in Orange Beach would also be a great choice. Thank you Michelle for the giveaways! You’re awesome!

  174. Jamie says:

    Melting Pot!

  175. Teshanna says:

    Probalby Shula’s in Tampa. They have great steaks!

  176. Marsha says:

    Parma Tavern…Atlanta, GA

  177. Lynn says:

    I moved here several years ago, and have always wanted to try Fonduely Yours.

  178. Sharon says:

    I would go to Olive garden.

  179. Nicole Van Cott says:

    One of the restuarants on IOP or Sulivans Island

  180. Christina says:

    Up the Creek!! YUMMO

  181. Renee says:

    One of the restaurants at Walt Disney Worlds Swan and Dolphin would make for a much needed date night for me and my husband.

  182. Renee says:

    I’d pick Casa Monica here in St.Augustine. That would be a super nice treat, one we’ve done only a few times for special occasions.:)

  183. Anj says:

    Coach n’ Four Steakhouse looks like it for me!

  184. Mo says:

    I would love to try out Shagor Indian Cuisine in Mt Juliet. I have had Indian once before and I’m hoping this restaurant can duplicate the experience.

  185. Kristen says:

    Where would I use ummmmmmmmm? Maybe Chili’s, but I think I could find a place we have never been! YUMMY

  186. Kerry Strupp says:

    I would use it at Fuscoe’s via Roma. Awesome Italian food with great atmosphere!

  187. Keturah Lufcy says:

    We love our local spot, Casey’s Grill!

  188. Janet Brier says:

    I would eat at Aunt Sue’s!!yummy!!

  189. april says:

    Cancun! They have a dessert to die for, it would be a great splurge!

  190. Shannon says:

    Melting Pot or Longhorn

  191. Brittany says:

    I love the Melting Pot, but I am always looking for new ad exciting places to eat too!

  192. China says:

    OOHH!! If I win-I’m trying this restaurant here in Tampa called CDB’s Restaurant & Bar! Been wanting to take Hubby for a night out! This would be awesome!

  193. Alice says:

    So many on the list are ones I’ve never even been too, so it is hard to choose! I do know what I’d use it for though. My anniversary coming up on August 26. My husband and I will have been together for 10years this year! :) I’d plan on letting him pick the destination if I win. :)

  194. Jamey says:

    “OOHH!! If I win-I’m trying this restaurant here in Tampa called CDB’s Restaurant & Bar! Been wanting to take Hubby for a night out! This would be awesome!”

    This. I am in Tampa too and always see this restaurant’s ads around town. :)

  195. Kay Ulmer says:

    The Melting Pot sounds awesome. I’ve never been there and have a birthday coming up later this month. What a celebration!

  196. Ladonna says:

    I would go to a local restaurant called “The Downtown Grill.” Its awesome and a super treat to get to go! :)

  197. ryan says:

    Last week at Disney we used Restaurant.com at…

    Kooks Sports Bar
    Nelore Brazilian Steakhouse
    Andiamo
    House of Blues

    Saved a ton of money while eating out every night for dinner! If I win this I will probably use it at Mcray’s Tavern or The Melting Pot.

  198. Ashley says:

    If melting pot is on the list that is where i will go, i am too cheap to pay to go there so this would be great!

  199. Marla says:

    My husband and I LOVE sushi. There’s a place in town (Spice Thai and Sushi) that has some decent sushi. We have use the gift certificate there before and always look again when we are in the mood for sushi but don’t want to pay full price.

  200. Dawn says:

    I would go to the melting pot.

  201. Ellis Wong says:

    My husband and I have been wanting to go to Mezza Luna for about a year now and have not made it yet. Or we might eat at Taste of India which is our favorite place in Melbourne.

  202. Ronnie says:

    Forte Ristorante looks like a great place to try.

  203. Bev says:

    I would go to the Mellow Mushroom in Brandon!!

  204. Tiffany says:

    Riverfront Tavern, Nasvhille Tn

  205. Robin Krause says:

    Since I am a single mom, I would choose Olive Garden… my girls love it but we only go on special occasions..:)

  206. Rose says:

    Sounds great! Would love to try a new place to eat!!

  207. Susan says:

    We’d probably spend it at Provinos in Auburn, AL – one of our favorite Italian restaurants.

  208. Ebony says:

    Wasabi! We <3 Japanese!

  209. Kathy says:

    I would spend the gift certificate at one of 3 places: Froggers, Attic Door or House of Blues. All places we’ve been meaning to try, but haven’t yet. House of Blues has always been our of our price range & that’s why we’ve never tried there yet.

  210. Analisa says:

    We love the Locos Amigos Cantina Bar and Grill in Columbus , GA.

  211. sheena smith says:

    my husband and i try meeting for lunch at least once a week with out the kids so id probably say id use it at firehouse subd in melbourne because they make a killer sub!

  212. Michelle says:

    Hello! I would plan a date night with my hubby and visit Brown Street Club in downtown Greenville!! :)

  213. Mary says:

    Looks like it would be Locos Amgias Cantina Bar & Grill

  214. linda w says:

    probably use it at macaroni grill. i would celebrate finding out the gender of my first grandchild! we find out next week.

  215. Lindsey says:

    would love to try the melting pot

  216. Rachael says:

    We would go to the Melting Pot. The kids love that place!

  217. Jennifer S. says:

    Would love to have a date night with my hubby! We’d probably use it at Charles Anthony’s Pub because I’ve always wanted to try it but it’s a little pricey for my taste!

  218. Stacy W says:

    Would love to use it to go to the Daiquiri Deck on Siesta Key!

  219. paula says:

    I think that resturant.com is such a great idea. It helps those on a tight budget, like myself, go out on the town.

  220. Julia says:

    I would use it at Srax Grill in Greenville, SC.

  221. Donna says:

    We always go to Casey’s grill in Winter Park. Great place to eat…

  222. denise acevedo says:

    I would like to use the gift cert. at Brians Place. i have been dying to try that restaurant. zipcode 34608

  223. Bethany Heneise says:

    My husband and I really need a date night… would love to try The Melting Pot.

  224. Ashley says:

    Anything cheap would be great.

  225. jody says:

    I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS GIFT CARD, I HAVE PURCHASED THEM BEFORE BUT I DIDN’T FIGURE OUT HOW TO RETRIEVE IT SO I LOST MY MONEY. I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THE CAJUN SHRIMP SHOP.

  226. bizymomof6 says:

    I just told my husband the other day that I wanted to try Todd English’s bluezoo restaurant for my birthday. Would love to win!

  227. Lolli says:

    I would love a Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse gift certificate to take my oldest son. He would love the show they put on – (and the baby would probably love it too!) Thanks for all you do to make saving money fun!

  228. Stephanie T says:

    I would get the gift certificate to Ted’s Montana Grill, the best burgers and onion rings ever ( I would get beef, not bison)…

  229. Stephanie R. says:

    I would love to try a new place to eat!!!!!

  230. Definitely PRIME PARC STEAKHOUSE! MMM..MMM. GOOD!

  231. Keshia says:

    My hubby and I would try a place we have never been too! Makes for a great kid free date night! :)

  232. Sandy says:

    I wouldn’t use it for myself. I have a family member who needs a night off. She needs to relax and unwind and not think about all her troubles going on right now. Just to feel “normal” for a night would be nice to give her :)

  233. Liz says:

    There were only 2 restaurants within 15 miles of me… but of the two, Mecafresh looks delicious to me!

  234. Margatet says:

    My husband and I would go out with no children! Having adult conversations, not having to worry about spilt drinks, or not having to get up to take someone to the bathroom right when your food gets there. Ahhh, a night out alone…well with my husband of course. :-)

  235. Sharon says:

    Kid-free sate night!!! Anyplace new will do!

  236. shenna says:

    The hubby and I are celebrating birthday’s this weekend, so it would come in handy!!!

  237. Cathy Pruitt says:

    I would love to win – thank you! Always a treat to go out to dinner and hard to afford these days.

  238. Rhonda says:

    My husband and I LOVE this site. We would use it for a date night thats very much needed. We love checking out all the local “Mom and Pop” resturants that are offered on this site.

  239. Michelle says:

    There are a couple of places I would like to try and this would come in handy.

  240. Maureen says:

    If I won the Restaurant.com gift certificate I would go to Pannullo’s in Winter Park. My husband and I have eaten there several times in the past. It has always been a pleasurable experience. Since I am a teacher and have been without a paycheck for the entire summer an evening out with my husband would be a real treat. It would also be a nice way to end my summer vacation.

  241. Theresa says:

    I have used Restaurants.com a few times already. However, I would love to win because i have been laid off since mid May and I would love to be a able to take my Hubby out for a nice date night dinner to thank him for all his support through this tough time without complaining.

  242. Anne says:

    I’d use it at the Ivy House… yum!

  243. Carolann says:

    You have over 240 comments on this one, and I don’t remember if I commented or not. If I did, I don’t remember where I said I’d like to go. Getting old really stinks!!!

  244. Tricia says:

    Olive Garden – for once have someone else make a great salad for me!!

  245. kathern says:

    my hubby and I got married about 2 months ago and we want a date night =)

  246. Cristy says:

    Gekko Sushi and Thai is amazing. I would also like to try Angelo’s Italian. We’ve heard greta things about it.

  247. Angela says:

    I would use it for a date night with my husband. I am not picky about the restaurant as long as I get to spend quality time with him! :)

  248. catrina mackie says:

    ANy place would be so great for my husband and I!

  249. Allison says:

    I LOVE this site-hope I win! Use it for a night out with the girls !!

  250. I would go out for my birthday, which is Tuesday.:) I don’t know if it is available but I LOVE Mexican food.

  251. Gina says:

    My husband recently had major jaw surgery(LEforte1) and can now eat solids. Would love to take him and the kiddos out anywhere for what he craving….. STEAK!

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