Restaurant.com Welcomes Ted's Montana Grill to National Gift Certificate Program

35 locations add classic American, cost-friendly comfort cuisine.

Arlington Heights, Ill. (PRWEB) July 2, 2008

Expanding a directory of more than 8,500 restaurants nationwide, Restaurant.comhas announced the addition of Ted's Montana Grill to its gift certificate program steering diners to go online and save for a taste of made-from-scratch comfort food served in an authentic turn-of-the-century Montana grill atmosphere.

Nearly three dozen Ted's restaurants across the United States will offer $10, $25, $50, $75 and $100 gift certificates through Restaurant.com, all at a consumer cost that is 60 percent less than their redemption value at the restaurant. After selecting a restaurant, diners pick, purchase and print their gift certificate denomination for immediate use.

"Ted's takes you to an unforgettable classic American grill where delicious crab cakes, bison filets and fudge brownies are served by people who make you feel right at home," said Cary Chessick, president and CEO of Restaurant.com. "We are thrilled to expand the mix of Restaurant.com choices with Ted's Montana Grill, proof that diners can eat out affordably at very desirable niche restaurants."

Diners visit Restaurant.comand search by state, zip code and area to pick a participating Ted's Montana Grill. Cities with Ted's restaurants and Restaurant.com gift certificates include Birmingham, Ala.; South Windsor, Conn.; Estero, Jacksonville, Naples and Tallahassee Fla.; Bolingbrook, Glenview, Naperville and Schaumburg, Ill.; Carmel and Indianapolis, Ind.; Wichita and Leawood, Kan.; Lexington, Ky.; Westborough, Mass.; Kansas City, Mo.; Omaha, Neb.; Raleigh and Durham, N.C.; New York; Columbus and Dublin, Ohio; Warrington and Philadelphia, Pa.; Cranston, R.I.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Alexandria, Arlington and Sterling, Va.

"Restaurant.com is an easy way for us to reach more new guests online, while staying in close touch with past patrons. We constantly look for unique services to turn people on to our version of classic American dining and the enjoyable experiences they can have at Ted's," said George McKerrow Jr., co-founder and president/CEO of Ted's Montana Grill.

After choosing a location, visitors can view restaurants alphabetically and access their profile by clicking on the first letter in the name. Once selected, restaurant Web pages show gift certificate denominations and available quantities. Current menu items are listed such as Ted's steaks, meatloaf, chicken grills, crab cakes, pecan-crusted trout and cedar plank salmon, as well as wine lists, interior photos, hours of operation, contact information, driving directions, décor descriptions and more.

About Ted's Montana Grill:
Founded in 2002, Ted's Montana Grill is a classic American grill serving fresh, made-from-scratch dishes in a relaxed setting of casual luxury. The company is based in Atlanta. With the addition of Bozeman, there are 57 Ted's Montana Grill restaurants, including locations in Atlanta; Alexandria and Arlington, Va.; Aurora, Denver and Greenwood Village, Colo.; Birmingham, Ala.; Bonita Springs, Jacksonville, Naples and Tallahassee, Fla.; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; East Hartford, Conn.; Indianapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Lexington, Ky.; Nashville, Tenn.; New York City; Omaha, Neb.; Philadelphia; Raleigh and Durham, N.C.; Westborough, Mass.; Wichita and Kansas City, Kan.; Bozeman, Mont. For more information, visit http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com.

About Restaurant.com:
Restaurant.com connects restaurant seekers and food lovers to savings at more than 8,500 restaurants nationwide and to various online retailers. As the nation's leading online directory of restaurants and restaurant gift certificate provider, the company brings people together to relax, converse and enjoy well-prepared and -served meals at affordable prices. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more than $50 million through the gift certificate program. Restaurant.com has operated since 1999 and is based in Arlington Heights, Ill.

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