What a Longhorn Steakhouse gift card gets you
The single most useful fact about a LongHorn card is that it isn't a LongHorn card — it's a Darden card. The same balance spends at Olive Garden, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, and Ruth's Chris. There are no activation or per-use fees, and the balance is never reduced by dormancy charges.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a gift sleeve. $10 to $500 per card via the Darden gift-card site.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable in restaurant by showing the phone or for online ordering. $10 to $2,000 via Darden; $25 to $200 via Dyme.
You can hand the server several cards on one check, and there is no published cap on how many you combine in a single visit.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Darden gift-card site | Physical + e-gift | $10 – $2,000 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In restaurant at LongHorn | Physical only | $10 – $500 | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailersCostco, Sam's Club, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Costco / Sam's: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Costco and Sam's Club multi-pack pricing on Darden cards rotates by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Longhorn Steakhouse gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells LongHorn e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and paperless delivery, not a face-value markdown. The discount channels are:
- Costco or Sam's Club, in store or online. Darden multi-packs (typically four $25 cards for around $80) appear periodically. Stock rotates and isn't always listed. Club membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Darden cards from third parties, usually a few percent below face. Check the balance before redeeming, since secondary listings occasionally carry partial balances.
- Darden direct promotions. Around the holidays Darden runs bonus-card offers (e.g. a $10 bonus card with a $50 purchase). The bonus is a separate card, not a discount on the original.
The steadier return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that on the table.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Longhorn Steakhouse gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$100 LongHorn e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Longhorn Steakhouse e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Longhorn Steakhouse brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel, across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on the Darden gift-card site
- Go to longhornsteakhouse.com/gift-cards, which routes to the Darden gift-card store.
- Choose physical or e-gift, pick a design and the amount, and select LongHorn or any Darden brand art.
- Add to cart and check out. Darden does not run a member discount on gift cards.
How to buy in store
Any LongHorn Steakhouse host stand or server can sell you a physical gift card. Tell them the amount, pay with cash or card, and walk out with it. Any whole-dollar amount from $10 to $500 works, with no minimum beyond $10.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco and Sam's Club periodically run discounted Darden multi-packs that include LongHorn. Stock and pricing rotate. Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, and Publix carry $25 and $50 Darden cards at face value — no discount, but you earn the store's loyalty points and any fuel rewards on gift-card spend.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: several LongHorn and Darden designs in the online catalog, including seasonal holiday art. A gift sleeve and a printed message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs with a customizable subject line and recipient message.
For orders of 25 or more cards, Darden offers bulk and custom-branded options through corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
- E-gift via Darden: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via Darden: 5 to 10 business days standard. Expedited options at checkout.
- Physical in restaurant or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need one in hand, the Darden site or a restaurant host stand is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Darden runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program covering LongHorn and all sister brands, with volume pricing, custom denominations, and co-branded designs for orders of 25 cards or more. Contact the Darden corporate gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a LongHorn gift card at Olive Garden?＋
Yes. LongHorn cards are Darden cards and work at Olive Garden, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, and Ruth's Chris.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical: $10 to $500 in restaurant or up to $2,000 on the Darden site. E-gift: $10 to $2,000 via Darden, or $25 to $200 via Dyme.
Do LongHorn gift cards expire?＋
No. Darden gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full value stays on the card until you spend it.
Can I use a LongHorn gift card for online or to-go orders?＋
Yes. The card works for online ordering and curbside pickup at LongHorn and most Darden brands, in addition to dine-in.
Can I check my LongHorn gift card balance?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Darden gift-card balance page, or ask a server to check it on a receipt at any location.
Can I return a LongHorn gift card?＋
No. Darden gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any check across the Darden family.
Can I use multiple LongHorn gift cards on one check?＋
Yes. Hand the server as many as you like; there is no published cap on how many you combine in a single visit.
Can I sell a LongHorn gift card I won't use?＋
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted Darden cards, paying a percentage of face value depending on demand. They verify the balance before paying out.
Does LongHorn offer corporate gift cards?＋
Yes, through Darden's corporate program for orders of 25 or more, with volume pricing, custom denominations, and co-branded designs.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions tab occasionally delays delivery — check there if it doesn't arrive.
