Despite my initial skepticism about these things, many readers responded that they indeed found these certificates very useful for saving money. and and here. Always note the restrictions (dine-in only, not valid Friday night, etc.) which can vary for each place.

Heres an example of how the savings math might work out. You find a restaurant on the list that you like that usually runs around $20 + tip per person (~$48 for a couple). You buy a $25 certificate for $1, which usually comes with a $35 minimum purchase + 18% required gratuity on full price.

Dinner for two = $40 regular menu price Minus $25 certificate = $15 Plus cost of certificate ($2) = $17 Plus 18% gratuity on menu price = $7.20 Total price = $24.20 or 12 bucks a person, a 50%+ savings

If you havent searched them in a while, theyve been adding more restaurants to the list. I use these when I travel as well, so if you know of a good restaurant value in a big city, please share the name and location in the comments.

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