Whoa... Sal y Carvao. Let's just say my hubby was excited.

I was able to buy 4 $25 certificates from Allen Brothers for $16 using the 73639 code. That also includes a discount as a first time buyer.

That additional 60% off has finally gotten me to join...but I have one question (which I think I just found the answer to): Can you use more than one certificate at a time?

No.

Question on wording:

The certificate for Dorado, under Special Instructions, says "Valid $45, Pres. before ordering, not valid on Fri or Sat, Dinner only, 18% gratuity"

I get all of it except I want to make sure I understand the "Valid $45" part. Does that mean that the bill must be at least $45 in order to use the certificate? I'm not complaining just want to confirm my interpretation of the language. Other certificates seems to have better phrasing "Valid with purchase of $XX or more" so that's why I ask. Thanks.

Kman wrote:Question on wording:

The certificate for Dorado, under Special Instructions, says "Valid $45, Pres. before ordering, not valid on Fri or Sat, Dinner only, 18% gratuity"

I get all of it except I want to make sure I understand the "Valid $45" part. Does that mean that the bill must be at least $45 in order to use the certificate? I'm not complaining just want to confirm my interpretation of the language. Other certificates seems to have better phrasing "Valid with purchase of $XX or more" so that's why I ask. Thanks.

I believe your interpretation is correct. I think that the restaurant can basically write their own terms. That one is written poorly.

clogoodie wrote:That additional 60% off has finally gotten me to join...but I have one question (which I think I just found the answer to): Can you use more than one certificate at a time?

No, but I have, so all need to do is try/ask.

How does one get these coupon codes? I'm registered and have never received one. Is there a code for Oct.?

Thanks.

Food Nut wrote:How does one get these coupon codes? I'm registered and have never received one. Is there a code for Oct.?

Thanks.

I get them via email all the time. Is it possible that they're being picked up by a spam filter for you?

To get the discount code email, I think you have to make a purchase, or at least a recent purchase.

Some of many places currently available:

Cafe Laguardia
Bordo's
Goose Island
Hot Chocolate
Ixcapuzalco (anyone have any experiences at the new location?)
Lutz

note to self & others:
Cafe Furaibo no longer accepts restaurant.com coupons even tho r.com is still selling 'em.

i found out a bit too late...

Anyone have the newest discount code for restaurant.com?

TonyC wrote:note to self & others:
Cafe Furaibo no longer accepts restaurant.com coupons even tho r.com is still selling 'em.

i found out a bit too late...

Tony FYI Cafe Furaibo cancelled Restaurant.com Service on 8/26/05. Restaurant.com stopped selling certificates that same day. If you email info@restaurant.com they will give you refund certificate.

Food Nut wrote:Some of many places currently available:
Ixcapuzalco (anyone have any experiences at the new location?)

no longer accepting restaurant.com cert's and off the website as well.

60% off but only through June 30th.

Just enter discount code 12934 and hit "recalculate total" during the purchase process to take advantage of many special 60% off deals.

bnowell724 wrote:60% off exp 7/31

65096

Thanks!

I'll plug two places I love, that both have certificates on Restaurant.com: Vie (use on Tuesday only) and Hot Chocolate ($50+)

Giovanna wrote:Current discount is 70%. Code: CHEERS
Through Friday, December 29th.

Giovanna

Great deal for a couple of good local places here in South Bend, and my yearly supply of dry-aged prime Allen Brothers steaks.

I deleted my most recent email from restaurant.com with their April or mid-April coupon code.

Can anyone post it, please?

Thanks.

Restaurant.com has 50% off their coupons with coupon code REWARD [Exp 4/15]. Plus, get a FREE $10 Gift Certificate with EVERY Restaurant.com order now through 4/15.

FYI, 60% off certificates at Restaurants.com. It's a memorial day thing and it ends today. At the checkout, type in LIBERTY and then recalculate the total to get the discount.

By the way, any reccomendations from the list would be appreciated. I'm relatively new to the site (love it!) and not nearly as experienced-a-foodie as most of you. I'm going through some of the "eating out" posts for ideas but any replies to this would save some time, y'know?

Does anyone have the current coupon code? My spam filter ate it.

Thanks!

The current deal is 60% off plus a free $10 certificate. Code is COAST.

Through 31 August.

Not restaurant.com, but a similar program.

Chicago Originals

Half-off certificates from:

Bella Bacino's
Café Central
Cafe Bernard
Café Matou
Cyrano's Bistrot & Wine Bar
Dinotto Ristorante
Hemmingway's Bistro
Mundial Cocina Mestiza
Oceanique
Sweets & Savories
Think Café
Tratoria Roma

Restaurant.com has begun selling Spoon Thai coupons.

The fine print: Valid Sunday-Thursday for dine in or takeout with a minimum purchase of $35. 18% gratuity will be added to the pre-discounted check. Dinner only.

$10 coupon for $3
$25 coupon for $10

http://restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid ... =00032934'

Save 50% by using the discount code ENJOY.

I have no affiliation with the Web site or the restaurant.

Let's face it, even when you get them at 80% off, they aren't worth it.

Last night's dinner at La Majada in Oak Park can be entered into evidence as exhibit A. I have very fond memories of La Majada, but the meal was pretty much a Tex Mex garbage fest. The salsa was good. That's it. Like, the chips were stale. That's what I mean when I say the salsa was good... JUST the salsa. Prices were horrendous. Just horrendous.
One tamale: 2.95

Burritos here start at around 10.00, and no, NOT the "big as your head size" more of like a medium burrito size tortilla was used. However, you DO get super salty rice and beans on the plate as well...YAAAY!

Enchiladas: 11.95
I used to REALLY like their enchiladas, and I mean I would RECOMMEND them. No more. My mole was grainy, even had multiple tiny things that reminded me of sticks - possibly chile pod stems, maybe cinnamon stick remnants, I dunno. I was picking them out of my mouth far too many times.

Wife 1.0 and I agreed that while we both wanted to enjoy our meal, that was the last time we'd go there even with the nostalgia factor and all. Don't wanna tarnish the good memories any further.
Definite "nay" - the Cert was a 25 off of 35, and we got it at 80% off. It cost like 2 bux or something like that. Not worth it.

Inari Sushi
Definitely some hits and misses here, but in the end, I'd get another Cert at 80% off. (Actually, I already did.)
That cucmber salad, however, was just gross. There is NO WAY that could be the standard presentation.
Moderate "Yay" - next time, I'm going to stick with sushi

Friendship Chinese
If you are in this area, and must have Chinese food but don't want to travel, then, I guess I could see the draw. Other than that, I really don't see the draw. The space is nice, interesting, but the food, while it may be the best in the immediate area is just not my cup of tea. I lived about two blocks away from this place for about 5 years, and went there three times. The 2nd and 3rd times were us giving them another chance to support the fanfare. I just don't get it. We went back a few months ago, and again, it was just ok for the prices. You could do ok if you order correctly to max out the value of your cert.
Moderate "Yay" - I'd go back if someone could not be talked out of it, or ONLY with the certificate if I was paying.

Al's Pizza in Cicero (over by dere)
In a heartbeat. Old school. Red sauce. Eggplant or Veal Parm. Done. In a heartbeat. Pretty sure SteveZ digs the parms here, and props to him for pointing me (and others) in Al's direction.
Big "Yay" from me considering price points and food quality. Not destination worthy, but if you're in the area you could do waaaaay worse (and I have.) The place is a carpeted dive also. OLD, old school.

Viceroy Of India (in Lombard)
Go 3/4 of the way down this thread to see my thoughts. IMO, this place is a joke.

I bought one for Harmony Chinese on Archer - not expecting much, and also for Jim & Pete's on North Avenue in Elmwood Park which gets some love for ther pizza and red sauce food. So far, restaurant.com certs are pretty decent for mid week meals out without breaking the bank. Also get to try a new place without getting pist if the food is sub par for the price, or maybe revisiting an old standby. I'm sure there are others out there who use these things - care to share any experiences? I promise I wont buy them up at full site price - I'll only wait until they go 80 off, so if they are really good, they'll prolly be gone before I can get them.

I've used restaurant.com. I do believe they stock early in the month. Lately they've been having sales for 70% and 80% off. The selection has been getting worse. I've also bought certificates and before I've had a chance to use them, the restaurant has either gone out of business or has discontinued accepting the coupons. Restaurant.com notifies you in either case and assigns a voucher to purchase a new certificate. There are occassional gems, but many of the restaurants aren't worth it.

Regards,

Ms. Ingie

I find restaurant.com to be a not-halfway-bad place to spend my MyCokeRewards points (the things you get when you enter your cap codes from Coke products). My girlfriend inhales Coke/Sprite Zero, so we've gotten a decent return.

We usually end up redeeming coupons for Hot Chocolate, Dorado and one sixty blue.

Puppy wrote:I find restaurant.com to be a not-halfway-bad place to spend my MyCokeRewards points (the things you get when you enter your cap codes from Coke products). My girlfriend inhales Coke/Sprite Zero, so we've gotten a decent return.

We usually end up redeeming coupons for Hot Chocolate, Dorado and one sixty blue.

I guess my problem is that I'm concentrating on the Western Burbs. I haven't scoped out the city restaurants in a while. Nice to see that Hot Chocolate is on there. I think I've found where to redeem my next certificate.

Restaurant.com has a new 90% off code NINETY available, which is valid through Sept 13, 2009. The $25 gift certificates are normally $10 or $15 (depending on restaurant), but are $1 or $1.50 with the code. They also sell $10 certificates for select restaurants for $4, making them 40 cents each with the code.