restaurant.com certificate restrictions

[disneyNJ]

Hi,

I was hoping someone who has used a restaurant.com certificate can answer a question.

I learned about the site from mousesavers.com and thought I'd take a look. We were thinking about trying Blackwater BBQ - saw them on the food network - so I was really excited to find a copy of their menu and also to discover I can get a $10 off dining certificate.

Thanks to the 50% off code on mousesavers, it will only cost me $1.50. We are a family of 4 - with two teenage boys - so I'm sure my bill will be at least $50 - or more.

My brother's family is joining us on this vacation - he also has a family of four and will probably spend $40-$50 on his meal (his kids are younger).

I'd like to get us each a $10 certificate - but the the general "rules" state that you can only use 1 certificate per party - even if you sit at separate tables and get separate checks. Is that correct?

Has anyone every eaten at Blackwater BBQ and used a certificate? According to the site, it is set up cafeteria style - you go through the line, place your order, get your food, pay and then find a table/seat. So how can they enforce this type of policy?

Maybe I should just order the two certificates and we can ask once we get to the restaurant? I can understand how they wouldn't want families to split into groups of 2 and each group have a $10 certificate - on the other hand, we are two separate familes of 4 - it doesn't seem unreasonable for each of us to save $10 on our check.

Would appreciate any advice/info anyone can provide.

Thank you,
Disney NJ










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[maggiew]

Personally, I think if you order ONE certificate and then your brother orders ONE certificate, you can both use them, provided you pay for each of your families separately. Especially with the set up they have at this particular restaurant. You won't be able to order TWO certificates and give one to your brother, because you have to provide information to restaurant.com when you buy the certificate. So if you pay with the same credit card and email, etc. it will show up when the certificates are redeemed. You may only use one certificate per month for each restaurant.

I haven't used a certificate at this particular place, but I have used them for places around my house and they work out great!

Maggie

 

[disneyNJ]

Thanks for the info Maggie. I have never used this site before and was unaware that all that info would appear on the certificate.

Will have to email my brother and let him know - I'm sure the BBQ is terrific at this place and it will taste even better if we can save just a little $$!

Disney NJ