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How to Use Restaurant.com to Save Money

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By Andrea Hermitt
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Reastaurant.com is a Web site that introduces people to restaurants in their area by offering cost savings to diners. Restaurant.com allows users to purchase discounted certificates that can be given as gifts or used by the purchaser. While they aren’t exactly gift certificates, Restaurant.com’s certificates allow users to save a great deal of money.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Register to use Restaurant.com by filling out your billing information, and choosing a password. You will find a detailed list of restaurants from which you can choose.

  2. Step 2

    Choose a restaurant that you want to visit. The certificates pay for a portion of the full restaurant meal. Certificate holders must pay for portion of the meal, plus the tips, to use the certificate.

  3. Step 3

    Purchase a certificate. You can purchase a $10 certificate for $3for a savings of $7. You can also purchase a $25 certificate for only $10 for a savings of $15. Some restaurants also allow you to purchase $50 certificates for $20 for a savings of $30. Choose the dollar amount for the certificate you want to purchase and the number of certificates you want. Try to choose based upon how much you think your family will spend at the restaurant, as you can only use one certificate per visit.

  4. Step 4

    Print your certificate and take it to the restaurant. You do not need to print your certificate until you are ready to use it. It will remain in your Restaurant.com account for up to a year, which is how long you have to use it.

  5. Step 5

    Enjoy your meal at the restaurant following the instructions on the Restaurant.com certificate. Typically, if you have a $25 certificate, your meal must come to at least $35. In addition, you need to pay the tip based on the entire meal

Tips & Warnings
  • Some restaurants don't allow use of the certificates on weekends and holidays. Some only allow you to use the certificates between certain hours. Be sure to read the certificate rules before purchase and review them before going to the restaurant.

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