For the food lover on your holiday shopping list, what better gift than a meal at one of their favorite restaurants in town? With many spots offering bonuses on gift cards or discounts to special events, doing a little savvy shopping can save you a few bucks or allow you to keep a little gift for yourself. Here are 20 restaurant deals to take advantage of this Black Friday in metro Phoenix.
7122 E. Greenway Parkway, #120, ScottsdaleThe East Valley olive oil maker is offering savings on gifts for food lovers from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Among the discounted options are 20% off gift boxes, 15% off Olivespa gift sets or buy two, get one free on Tutto Calabria products. On Black Friday, the first 50 in-person shoppers at Queen Creek Olive Mill and the first 25 at its Kierland Commons store will receive a free 60-milliliter olive oil with any purchase. On Saturday, the mill will celebrate local small businesses, offering 10% off local products including honey, Iconic Cocktail Co., Hayden Flour Mills, Carolyn’s Classics jams and jellies. Those who shop online for Cyber Monday will get other special deals, including free shipping on purchases of $50 or more.
9824 W. Northern Ave., PeoriaYou'll give the gift of dinner and a show with this teppanyaki experience. Now through Dec. 25, those who buy a $100 gift card to Kasai Japanese Steakhouse will get an additional $20 added on. Gift cards are available online or in person at both restaurant locations.
The elevated, Austin-born Japanese restaurant will offer a $30 bonus on gift card purchases of $200 through Dec. 15. The deal, which can be used locally at Uchi’s Old Town Scottsdale outpost, will begin on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.
Common Ground Culinary
Multiple locations Get 20% off $100 in gift cards purchased through Dec. 31 from Common Ground Culinary with the code GCHOLIDAY. The hospitality team runs Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, The Collins, The Macintosh, Neighborly Public House, Collins Bros. Chophouse, Wally’s American Gastropub, Sweet Provisions and the recently launched Saint Urban wine bar in Scottsdale. Gift cards can be purchased online.Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek7122 E. Greenway Parkway, #120, ScottsdaleThe East Valley olive oil maker is offering savings on gifts for food lovers from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Among the discounted options are 20% off gift boxes, 15% off Olivespa gift sets or buy two, get one free on Tutto Calabria products. On Black Friday, the first 50 in-person shoppers at Queen Creek Olive Mill and the first 25 at its Kierland Commons store will receive a free 60-milliliter olive oil with any purchase. On Saturday, the mill will celebrate local small businesses, offering 10% off local products including honey, Iconic Cocktail Co., Hayden Flour Mills, Carolyn’s Classics jams and jellies. Those who shop online for Cyber Monday will get other special deals, including free shipping on purchases of $50 or more.
Born & Raised Hospitality
Multiple locationsThe restaurant group behind pan-Asian eateries Clever Koi, Phoenix sushi spot Across the Pond and Scottsdale’s Fellow Osteria & Pizzeria has a variety of bonus cash on offer, depending on how much you spend. Shoppers who buy $50 in gift cards will get an extra $10, a bonus $15 when buying $75 in gift cards or an additional $25 when buying $100 in gift cards. This deal begins on Black Friday and continues until Jan. 1.
Chula Seafood
Multiple locations Get an extra $20 when spending $100 on gift cards, or an extra $100 on $500 spent, at the fishmonger and restaurant Chula Seafood from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31. The family-owned operation starts with its boat in San Diego, which takes to the Pacific in search of the freshest catches. At its three Valley restaurants, Chula Seafood boasts flavorful dishes including poke bowls, a confit tuna sandwich and lobster rolls. Gift cards can be purchased online.Kasai Japanese Steakhouse
14344 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale9824 W. Northern Ave., PeoriaYou'll give the gift of dinner and a show with this teppanyaki experience. Now through Dec. 25, those who buy a $100 gift card to Kasai Japanese Steakhouse will get an additional $20 added on. Gift cards are available online or in person at both restaurant locations.
Phoenix City Grille
5816 N. 16th St.Phoenix City Grille will help gift-givers stretch their dollars by offering an additional $20 gift card for purchases of $100 in gift cards. This bonus is available at the restaurant or online until Dec. 24.
Those who buy a gift card to Postino or any other Upward Projects restaurant through Dec. 2 will get a $30 bonus card when you spend $100.
Upward Projects
Upward Projects
Multiple locations It'll pay a little extra when you shop early with Upward Projects. The hospitality group behind wine bar Postino, along with Windsor, Joyride Taco House, Federal Pizza and ice creamery Churn is offering a $30 bonus gift card when you buy at least $100 in gift cards through Dec. 2. From Dec. 3 to 31, shoppers will receive a $20 bonus card after spending at least $100. Gift cards may be purchased in-restaurant and online. Bonus gift cards are valid until Aug. 31, 2025. Postino is also hosting a Vintage Sale, offering 50% off bottles of wine in their collection at each location while supplies last.Uchi
3821 N. Scottsdale Road, ScottsdaleThe elevated, Austin-born Japanese restaurant will offer a $30 bonus on gift card purchases of $200 through Dec. 15. The deal, which can be used locally at Uchi’s Old Town Scottsdale outpost, will begin on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.
Los Sombreros
2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
1976 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
Mexican restaurant Los Sombreros has a holiday promotion for shoppers that provides a $10 gift card bonus when they spend $50 or $25 when they spend $100. The deal is only available in-store. Use the gift to treat someone to a dinner of ceviche, lamb adobo and mole poblano at one of the restaurant's two Valley locations.
Over Easy
Multiple locations For the brunch obsessed, give the gift of bacon, eggs and mimosa flights with a gift card to Over Easy. The local breakfast chain is helping gifters get more bang for their buck with a special discount on Black Friday. For one day only, Over Easy will offer 50% off gift cards, with a minimum spend of $100. Use the promo code GCFRIDAY for the deal. From Dec. 16 to 22, shoppers will receive 25% off gift card purchases in-store or online, with a $50 minimum.Huss Brewing Co.
Multiple locations
The local craft brewer will offer $10 bonuses when guests spend $50 on gift cards through Dec. 24. During Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday, Huss Brewing Co. will also offer 20% off merchandise at all three of its locations in Phoenix and Tempe.
Chompie's
Multiple locations Now through Dec. 31, gift cards bought at any Chompie’s location are eligible for bonuses – for every $50 spent, get an extra $10 gift card. Those gift cards can be spent at Chompie’s marketplaces on merchandise or at its restaurants or deli counters on items like bagels, freshly baked pastries, brunch and more.Fox Restaurant Concepts
Multiple locations The group behind Culinary Dropout, Blanco, Zinburger, The Henry, Doughbird, Fly Bye, The Greene House, Olive & Ivy and The Arrogant Butcher is offering an additional $20 gift card for those who purchase $100 in gift cards. At the fast-casual, healthy eatery Flower Child, guests will get a $10 bonus card when they spend $50. Both deals are available in-store or online through Dec. 31.Genuine Concepts
Multiple locationsThe hospitality group whose concepts include The Vig, The Genuine, The Womack, The Little Woody, Campo and The McMillian Bar & Kitchen is also offering gift card bonuses. Shoppers on Black Friday will get extra credit, receiving $40 in bonus cards when they spend $100. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, Genuine Concepts will offer a $20 bonus card.
Wine Girl
4205 N. Scottsdale Road, ScottsdaleWine Girl, the bubbly, blushing wine bar in Old Town Scottsdale, will offer a $20 gift card to those who buy $100 in gift cards. The offer is available from Black Friday through the end of December. The bar also offers a variety of apparel and decor. Over Black Friday weekend, Wine Girl will offer a free hat with the purchase of any sweatshirt in-store or online. On Cyber Monday, online shoppers will receive 30% off their entire purchase.Maggiore Group
Multiple locationsThe restaurant group behind vibey brunch spot Hash Kitchen, The Mexicano and Italian restaurants The Sicilian Butcher and The Italiano will offer an array of gift card bonuses. Hash Kitchen and The Sicilian Butcher will offer an extra $20 when guests buy $100 in gift cards through Dec. 31. Chef Joey Maggiore’s newest restaurant, The Italiano, will offer an extra $30 when guests buy $100 in gift cards through Jan. 1. And, The Mexicano, which is popping up at 12811 N. Tatum Blvd. while its location undergoes repairs from a kitchen fire, will add a $20 bonus to gift card purchases of $80, totaling $100 for your gift-giving.Ra Sushi
Multiple locations Through Dec. 31, Ra Sushi is giving buyers a $10 promo card when they buy $50 in gift cards or a $60 promo card when they spend $200. The limited-time promo cards must be used between Jan. 2 and March 31.
Get more money to spend on margaritas with a gift card bonus deal from West Valley cantina Urban Agave.
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