Restaurant Savings

🍽️ How to Save 20%–30% at Restaurants (Stackable Methods)

With the right apps and payment cards, you can save 20–30%+ every time you eat out — even at fast food, casual, and upscale restaurants. Use the methods below together to maximize your savings:

💡 Pro Tip: Always check if a restaurant has its own app or loyalty program — many offer points, exclusive deals, and even free food just for signing up!

🍔 1. Fast Food — Upside (Up to 30% Cashback + Bonus)

Upside partners with tons of fast food and casual dining spots and offers up to 30% cashback at select locations.
🎁 Use code ZERT2329 to get:

• $0.15 off per gallon on your first gas purchase

• +10% extra cashback on your first restaurant purchase
  👉 https://upside.app.link/ZERT2329

How It Works:

1. Open the Upside app before ordering and search for nearby deals on the map

2. Activate the offer (you have 4 hours to complete the purchase)

3. Pay as normal

4. Link your debit card or upload your receipt to receive the cashback

🍷 2. Fancy & Select Dining — inKind (20% Guaranteed + $25 Bonus)

inKind gives you guaranteed 20% cashback at all partnered restaurants — typically upscale and curated locations.
🎁 Bonus: $25 off a $50+ bill
👉 https://app.inkind.com/refer/EGB2I79R

How It Works:

1. Open the inKind app and search using the in-app map

2. Select the restaurant and click Pay

3. Enter your bill number

4. Pay with your debit/credit card and instantly receive cashback to your inKind balance

Prefer not to dine in? No problem — you can also choose carryout and still enjoy the same great cashback benefits!

🏠 3. Local Spots — Restaurant.com + Cashback Platforms

Restaurant.com offers instant restaurant discounts such as:

• $10 off for $5

• $15 off for $7

• $25 off for $10

(Stack this with cashback + a rewards card.)

How It Works:

1. Select the restaurant and deal on Restaurant.com

2. Before purchasing, click through via Capital One Shopping or TopCashback

3. Purchase using a rewards credit/debit card

4. Present the digital coupon at the restaurant

👉 Join Capital One Shopping and earn up to 24% cashback at restaurant.com, plus a $40 bonus when you keep the extension active for 90 days. Download here: https://capitaloneshopping.com/r/U40BK10?e=ati1m

👉 Join TopCashback and earn up to 20% cashback at restaurant.com, plus get a $10 bonus once you’ve earned $10 in total cashback. Download here: https://www.topcashback.com/ref/zertmania

(Cashback rates as of August 20, 2025. Rates are subject to change)

4. 🍽️ Rakuten Dining

Rakuten dining makes saving on meals effortless! Just link your debit or credit card and enjoy 5% cashback at thousands of restaurants — automatically. ✅ No codes, no scanning — simply set it and forget it.

💰 On top of that, you’ll earn cashback from both Rakuten Dining and your card’s regular rewards. Double-dip savings every time you eat out!

🎉 New members also get a $30 bonus after spending $30 within 90 days.

Join here and claim your bonus 👉 http://www.rakuten.com/r/frugal1327

👉 Don’t forget to maximize your rewards with one of the top cashback cards we recommend down below

💳 5. Rewards Card — Extra % on Top

After stacking the methods above, pay with a rewards credit or debit card to earn even more.
👉 Best cards here: https://www.frugalblueprint.com/course/reward-cards

🎁 Still Can’t Find a Discount? — Use Snaplii E-Gift Cards

If none of the above options apply to the restaurant you’re visiting, you can still save by purchasing an e-gift card and earning instant cashback.

✅ Use Snaplii → https://l.snaplii.com/zmsS and use code 5F400A during sign up to get $5 off your first gift card and a bonus 30% cashback 🎉
✅ Pay with a 1% cashback debit card (such as Discover’s)
✅ Get $5 off + 30% bonus cashback on your first $20 gift card
👉 Get the Discover 1% cashback debit card + $80 sign-up bonus here: https://www.frugalblueprint.com/course/intro-checklist#4

How It Works:

1. Add your payment card inside Snaplii

2. Select a restaurant gift card

3. Pay and instantly receive your digital card details` + barcode for in-person use

4. Cashback is credited to your Snaplii account and can be used as a discount on your next purchase

🏅 Honorable Mention — AARP Membership Card (Up to 15% Off at Additional Restaurants)

For just $15 per year, the AARP membership card gives you up to 15% off at partnered restaurants — including restaurants that aren’t available on any of the other platforms above (Denny’s, Auntie Anne’s, etc.).

How It Works:

1. Sign up → AARP Site

2. Show your digital or physical AARP card at checkout

3. The discount is applied instantly

🟢 Tip: Use a cashback platform before purchasing AARP to potentially earn back the $15 cost instantly.
👉 Best cashback platforms: https://www.frugalblueprint.com/course/best-cashback-programs

Final Savings: Easily 20–30%+ per meal.
Using all 5 of these methods together gives you the highest chance of landing an insane discount every time you eat out.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Bonus offers listed are current as of publishing but may change at any time without prior notice. Always check the provider’s official page for the latest details.