Christmas shopping for friends and family can be a little stressful. However, with the holidays approaching, a variety of restaurants are offering different gift card sales and specials. Here’s one of the ways you can support local businesses and restaurants, and even get a little something for yourself too. This list will be updated.

Ace No. 3, multiple locations
This burger joint is doing their promotions a little differently this year. If you purchase a $35 gift card, you’ll receive one free burger in return. A $50 gift card gives you two free burgers, and a $75 gift card gifts you three free burgers.

Alchemy at C3 Lab, South End
Like many others, Alchemy in South End will be offering a $10 gift card for every purchase of a $50 gift card. This special is available until December 31st, and cannot be used the same day they are purchased. 

Fahrenheit, Uptown
If you purchase a $100 Fahrenheit gift card this year, you will receive an additional $25 gift card for free. This promotion will run from until December 20th. 

FS Food Group (Yafo Kitchen, Midwood Smokehouse, Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, Little Mama’s, Momma Ricotta’s, Callie Sol)
Purchase $50 in gift cards at any of the restaurants under FS Food Group, and get $10 on a bonus gift card.

Link & Pin, South End or Huntersville
Purchase a $100 gift card, and you’ll receive a $20 gift card in return. This offer is only valid for physical card purchases and purchases must be made in person at either location.

Napa on Providence, Myers Park
Spend $100 in gift cards, and you’ll receive a $20 “bonus card” that can be used from January 1 2022, to March 31, 2022.

Sea Level NC, Uptown
Give a ‘nauti’ gift this year with a gift certificate from Sea Level NC. This promotion allows you to either buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 gift card for free, or buy a $100 gift card, and get an additional $25 gift card for free. Gift cards are valid at Sea Level NC and the Waterman, and can be redeemed any time after January 1, 2022. 

Southbound, South End
Southbound in South End is also offering a free $10 gift with every purchase of a $50 gift card. Purchase a $100 gift card, and you’ll receive a free $25 one in return. 

The Waterman Fish Bar, South End
As mentioned above, The Waterman Fish Bar will be running the same special as Sea Level NC. Purchase any gift card with a $50 value, and you can receive a $10 bonus back for free. If you purchase a $100 gift card, you can also receive a $25 bonus.