How to be Websmart

If you like eating out, let us show you how you can maximize your savings and discover new restaurants.

What to do

1. Visit BigCrumbs.com. Log in.

If you need an account, you can register for one for free. We suggest using a registration email and getting a Crumbsavers account. To learn more about BigCrumbs, read our article Cash Back Sites Explained.

1. At BigCrumbs:

• Under Featured Shopping on the left of the page, click on Retailer Search –> Search By Name.
• Click on the letter R.
• Scroll down and click either on the Restaurant.com icon or link. You go to the Restaurant.com homepage.

Because you clicked through BigCrumbs, you will get 13.5% cash back on your purchases at Restaurant.com.

1. At the Restaurant.com site, search for restaurants in your area by zip code, or by state. Find a restaurant and dining certificate that interests you. Make sure you read the ‘Restaurant and Dining Certificate details’ located under each restaurant’s name, to find if there are any conditions that apply. DON’T make a purchase yet.

2. Click the Add to Cart button for each certificate you want to buy. Then click the Check Out button when you are ready to check out.

3. Quickly check the following coupon code sites for coupons for Restaurant.com:

XPBargains DealCatcher EdealInfo (You need to scroll down the page to the section “Coupon Codes”)

If there is a coupon code available, copy the applicable code. It is usually in the form of numbers and letters (for example, REF444). To learn more about such codes, read our article Coupon Codes Explained.

1. At the top of the check out page will be a box that says Enter Discount Code and Recalculate Total. Enter the coupon code into the space and press the Recalculate Total button. The page should refresh your totals with the discount code applied.

2. Then click the Continue button. Make your purchase, download your certificates, print them out, and use them at the applicable restaurant. That’s it - enjoy your meal!

Explained

Restaurant.com is an easy way to save money when dining out. The site is easy to use, and a great way to explore restaurants in your area - best of all, from time to time Restaurant.com offers huge discount codes. Plus, you can use Bigcrumbs.com to get an additional 14.5% cash back on your purchase. So, hypothetically:

A restaurant offers a $25 certificate for $10 and you use a 60% coupon code (for $6 off). Thanks to Bigcrumbs.com, you get an additional 13.5% cash back on your $4 purchase (which is 54 cents). You get $25 worth of food for $3.46. It’s that simple.

Remember to check any terms and conditions. For example, sometimes you can only use one certificate per party (versus per person). But more often than not, you are going to get a great deal.

Note: Restaurants.com is not a good place to save on major restaurants or chains. You most likely won’t find savings at places like the Olive Garden or Red Lobster. Restaurants.com is rather a great way to discover local restaurants in your neighborhood.

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