Giftly Blog Treat Them to Dinner: Restaurant Gift Ideas 2022

Getting someone the perfect holiday gift is like getting a new recipe just right - exciting, rewarding, and challenging!For the food lovers in your life, maybe the perfect holiday gift and new recipe are one and the same; maybe you gift loved ones with a delicious dinner or their favorite baked goods during the holiday season. However, if you're not a food expert but still want to give something special to the food lovers in your life, you're in the right place. We've tracked down some of the best restaurant gift ideas and compiled them into a few categories. Here are some of our favorite options. Enjoy!Holiday Restaurant GiftsFood lovers often have a list of favorite restaurants where they go for certain meals, beverages, or desserts. However, they're usually also adventurous and enjoy trying new places. If you want to give a family member or friend the gift of a night out at a sit-down restaurant, there are a lot of good options out there. At Giftly, you can search based on their preferences (e.g. tacos, vegetarian, coffee) or browse national chains and local businesses. With restaurants in big cities and small town coast to coast, wherever your recipient is, you can pick out a place you think they'll enjoy. Or, if you don't want to pick out a specific place, simply send them Dinner at Any Restaurant and let them pick. Other options include Brunch at Any Restaurant, Lunch at Any Restaurant, Beer at Any Bar, or Wine at Any Restaurant, among other options.Nationwide Restaurants If you want to give someone the gift of a dinner at a nationwide restaurant, here are some great options:Ruth's Chris Steak House Looking forward to a nice steak dinner? Since Ruth's Chris Steak House has stuck to the same recipe for success that was created by their founder, Ruth Fertel: perfect steaks, warm hospitality, and good times that never stop rolling. Choose from only the finest cuts of USDA Prime beef - cooked to perfection in an 1800° custom broiler, finished with butter, and fresh parsley, then served on a 500° sizzling plate. Celebration is served with classic cocktails from the Ruth's Chris bar, hand-crafted with fine spirits and all the freshest ingredients.Give the gift of a steak and wine dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House. The Cheesecake Factory Who's in the mood for cheesecake?With more than 250 items on their menu, it may be hard to believe that The Cheesecake Factory makes food fresh and from scratch in each restaurant - but it's true! Their prep kitchens are the busiest spots in their restaurants, and it's where the magic begins every day. Get ready to enjoy a delicious meal as well as some of the best cheesecake around. Give the gift of dinner and dessert at The Cheesecake Factory.Texas RoadhouseCraving Texas-size proportions of ribs, steaks, and chicken?Texas Roadhouse prides itself on providing legendary food and legendary service by not taking any shortcuts. Every plate they serve is filled to the brim with flavor and quality every time. Whatever you're in the mood for, they've got it: hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, ice-cold beer, and of course, their irresistible fresh-baked bread.Give the gift of a dinner to remember at Texas Roadhouse. Olive GardenCraving comfort food?Warm up with Olive Garden's most indulgent pasta dishes and breadsticks. If you love tasty appetizers, you'll enjoy their never-ending first course of soup or salad as well as calamari, meatballs, and spinach-artichoke dip. Of course, the main event is their pasta - chicken alfredo, chicken parmigiana, shrimp scampi, and other delicious options. Give the gift of a delicious Italian dinner at Olive Garden. Restaurants By LocationNationwide restaurants are popular for a reason, but there's also something special about eating local. If you want to give someone the gift of a dinner at a local restaurant, you can search by the recipient's location.Here are some great options in major cities:San DiegoDuke's La Jolla Overlooking La Jolla Cove, Duke's serves genuine, friendly hospitality with contemporary interpretations of traditional island plates. As a tribute to Hawaii and Southern California beach lifestyles, Duke's celebrates family, views, and the spirit of aloha. Buy a Giftly for Duke's La Jolla. The Taco Stand Inspired by the taco stands of Tijuana and many adventures along the Baja Peninsula, The Taco Stand gives customers an authentic taco stand experience to satisfy their taco, burrito, and quesadilla cravings.Send a Giftly for The Taco Stand.Las VegasGordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen The world's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant is turning up the heat at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Drawing inspiration from the global hit reality television show starring world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay, guests will feel like they are on the studio set.Send it as a Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Giftly.Garlic YuzuGarlic Yuzu Restaurant serves New American Style food inspired by Far East Asian dishes. Their innovative menu is a unique blend of mostly Korean, and Japanese with some Chinese as well as Pan Asian cuisine. Send a Garlic Yuzu Giftly.San FranciscoThe Socialite Crafthouse & Kitchen The Socialite offers an array of artistically crafted food and a charming ambiance. It is one of the most affordable restaurants in San Francisco's South Bay where you can create lasting memories. They strive to achieve a delicate balance of traditional flavors with a modern approach to appeal to everyone's palette and unique tastes. Give the Gift of The Socialite Crafthouse & Kitchen at Fisherman's Wharf. Sotto Mare Located in the heart of North Beach, San Francisco, Sotto Mare provides a delicious and authentic Italian North Beach experience. They are proud to serve the freshest fish and shellfish in town. Oysters and clams on the half shell, Boston-style Clam Chowder, Baccala, Crab Cioppino, Louis salads, Seafood Pastas and Seafood Risotto are just a few of the items they offer. Send a Sotto Mare Giftly. New YorkMomofuku Noodle Bar In 2004, Chef David Chang opened his first restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar, in the East Village of New York City. Momofuku Noodle Bar serves a constantly changing roster of noodles, steamed breads, soft serve, and daily dishes. Visit them in the East Village or Uptown at Columbus Circle.Send an experience at Momofuku Noodle Bar. Pomp and Circumstance Located across from the Lorimer stop on the L train in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Italian & Middle Eastern mash-up restaurant, Pomp & Circumstance, known locally as P&C, opened in 2019 by Chef James Ahearn and FOH lead Melissa Morales.Give the gift of a meal at Pomp & Circumstance. Fun Holiday Meal Gifts Now, even though going out for a sit-down meal is always a great time, it's also nice to grab a casual lunch or dinner with family and friends. Here's a list of some of our favorite low-key places: CoreLife EateryWhat if there were a place that sought out the best foods available and then prepared those foods right there instead of having a truck deliver pre-prepared foods full of all kinds of who-knows what? What if a great bowl of greens & grains could be topped with dressings that were whole carrots and fresh herbs just minutes before? That place does exist; it's CoreLife!Send a Corelife Eatery Giftly. CAVACAVA's inspiration is rooted in the entire Mediterranean meal experience, notably that feeling-so-cared-for genuine expression of hospitality and warmth. This is why, at CAVA, generosity is their cornerstone.It's easy to send a CAVA Giftly. WingstopWhat began as a small buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas, continues to soar to great heights. Today there are more than 1,500 locations across the globe. Wingstop isn't just in the wing business; they're in the flavor business. They're all about taking wings to another level, saucing and tossing the freshest flavors you crave along the way.Why not send a Wingstop Giftly?In-N-Out Now, you know we saved the best for last. This restaurant needs no introduction. In-N-Out is famous for serving quality you can taste, every single time. From cheeseburgers and animal-style fries to burgers and milkshakes, you're sure to get a delicious meal - whether you're on the road or grabbing lunch down the street. You know they want an In-N-Out Giftly. Send Something Tasty This Year Food brings us together. There's something special about a great meal during the holiday season. Whether you live close to family and friends or far away, we have nationwide and local restaurants in their area. Browse through thousands of amazing restaurants on our site by name or location. Have fun shopping for all the food lovers in your life!