Restaurant.com certificates for 1 person?

[Jiminygirl]

I recently bought a Restaurant.com $25 gift certificate for the House of Blues at DLR and when I printed it, I noticed that it applied to 2 people- has any one used these as a solo visitor or should I just not bother trying to use it?

 

[jksgrammy]

Is it because the certificate states "2 entrees"? If so, then you might want to call them and see if you can get an entree "to go". I have read where other people have done this to come up the minimum requirement when you need to spend $35 or more. Not sure whether HofB would alllow this. Doesn't hurt to call them and ask.

 

[jtown]

Read the fine print carefully. There are often clauses for single diners. Can you copy/paste the terms for that specific promotion here?

I'm looking at their general Terms and Conditions. Things like "The redemption of a Restaurant-Specific Gift Certificate requires additional consideration paid to the restaurant" set off warning bells. That probably means you have to make some minimum purchase amount well above $25 before the certificate kicks in. Also says the certificate is good for dine-in only unless otherwise specified by the restaurant.

 

[pixiewings71]

Normally anyone can use them as long you follow the "rules" of the coupon. You will need to purchase at least $35-40 worth of food and they will add a tip of 18% to your ticket. I've never personally used one by myself but I can't imagine it would be too much of an issue. We have been able to take leftovers home and we were able to use alcohol towards our min. purchase a time or two. You just have to ask.

 

[foxykendra]

I also just got the restaurant.com certificate for House of Blues and was wondering the same thing - could I use it for take-out? If anyone knows or finds out, could you please post? Thanks.

I know you need to spend at least $35 to use the $25 coupon, but with the 70% off deal they have right now, it still seems worth it.

 

[skiingfast]

I also just got the restaurant.com certificate for House of Blues and was wondering the same thing - could I use it for take-out? If anyone knows or finds out, could you please post? Thanks.

I know you need to spend at least $35 to use the $25 coupon, but with the 70% off deal they have right now, it still seems worth it.

I'm not positive but I don't think HoB has take out, or a CS window like other places in DTD.

 

[pixiewings71]

No take out, these coupons are good for dine in only.