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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.
Priority Pass is most well known for its network of airport lounges. But Priority Pass also includes some non-lounge experiences, including restaurants. These restaurants let eligible Priority Pass members enjoy sit-down dining experiences at select airports as part of their membership.
The list of U.S. restaurants participating in Priority Pass changes somewhat frequently. Currently, there are 37 Priority Pass restaurants at 25 U.S. airports.
Here’s what you need to know about using the Priority Pass restaurant benefit in the U.S., including eligible restaurants and how to know whether your Priority Pass membership offers access to restaurants.
Priority Pass restaurants in the US
Yankee Pier in San Francisco. KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY
Here’s a list of all U.S. airport restaurants that are part of the Priority Pass program when we most recently updated this article:
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): Harbor Grille in Concourse CBill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT): Chili’s Grill & BarBoston Logan International Airport (BOS): Stephanie’s in Terminal B, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Terminal C and Stephanie’s in Terminal ECleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): Bar Symon in Concourse CDenver International Airport (DEN): Mercantile Dining and Provision in Concourse A and SweetWater Mountain Taphouse in Concourse BDallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): Drew Pearson’s Sport 88 in Terminal EDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Anita’s Kitchen in Warren C. Evans TerminalDulles International Airport (IAD): Chef Geoff’s in Concourse CFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Kafe Kalik in Terminal 4George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Terminal A and Landry’s Seafood in Terminal CHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): Samuel Adams Brew House in Concourse BIndianapolis International Airport (IND): The Fan Zone in Concourse BJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Bobby Van’s Steakhouse in Terminal 8Miami International Airport (MIA): Corona Beach House in North Terminal Concourse DNashville International Airport (BNA): 400 Degrees Hot Chicken in Concourse CPortland International Airport (PDX): Westward Whiskey in Concourse C, Capers Cafe Le Bar in Concourse C and Capers Market in Concourse DRhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD): Providence Provisions Kitchen & Bar in the North ConcourseRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Bracket Room in Terminal 2 and American Tap Room in Terminal 2San Diego International Airport (SAN): PGA Tour Grill in Terminal 2San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Mustards Bar & Grill in International Terminal G, Lark Creek Grill in Terminal 2, San Francisco Giants Clubhouse in Terminal 3 and Yankee Pier in Terminal 3Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Brewtop Social in Central Terminal, Ninth & Pike Artisan Kitchen in Concourse C and Bambuza in North SatelliteSt. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): The Pasta House & Schlafly Beer in Terminal 2Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR): Johnny Rockets in North Terminal BTampa International Airport (TPA): The Cafe by Mise en Place in Airside FTucson International Airport (TUS): Barrio Brewery Co. on the second floor, landsideThere are also restaurants at airports outside the U.S. that participate in Priority Pass. And there are non-lounge airport experiences that you can access with Priority Pass, including:
An hour in a private room at select Minute Suites locationsUse of a game station for one hour (and a snack and a bottle of water or soft drink) at select Gameway locationsSelect treatments at participating Be Relax Spa locationsDiscounts with select airport merchants through retail offersIn short, checking your options on the Priority Pass website is always a good idea before heading to the airport.
Related: Which cards offer Priority Pass restaurant access?
How to get Priority Pass restaurant access
Landry’s Seafood in Houston. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY
You need an eligible Priority Pass membership to get free food or drinks at participating Priority Pass restaurants. You could purchase a Priority Pass membership, but several premium cards offer Priority Pass membership as a complimentary cardholder perk.
However, you don’t get complimentary access to non-lounge airport experiences such as restaurants and spa treatments if your Priority Pass membership is through an American Express card. Effective Jan. 1, most Capital One cardholders also lost complimentary access to Priority Pass restaurants and other non-lounge airport experiences.
However, Priority Pass memberships provided as a perk by other credit card companies, such as Chase and Citi, continue to offer access to most non-lounge Priority Pass experiences. The top currently available picks for cards that offer Priority Pass Select membership that includes restaurant access and other non-lounge airport experiences are the Chase Sapphire Reserve, UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business.
The information for the UBS Visa Infinite has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: Maximize Priority Pass benefits by labeling your cards
How to use the Priority Pass restaurant benefit
Yankee Pier in San Francisco. KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY
Once you have a card offering Priority Pass membership as a perk, enroll in Priority Pass if your issuer doesn’t automatically enroll you. Once enrolled, you’ll get digital access and a physical Priority Pass card in the mail. Once you get your physical Priority Pass card, put it in your carry-on bag or travel wallet since some Priority Pass lounges and restaurants don’t accept digital cards.
Related: Add your Priority Pass membership card to your digital wallet
When you arrive at a participating airport restaurant, mention to the greeter or host that you plan to use your Priority Pass membership for your meal. You’ll find out at this point whether the restaurant is still participating in Priority Pass and, if so, whether it currently accepts Priority Pass members. After all, many of the Priority Pass restaurant pages note the following:
Please note that the restaurant may exceed their seating limit at certain times of the day & access to the restaurant is at their sole discretion.
You’ll likely be entitled to a dining credit for the cardholder and at least one guest. But check the terms of your card’s Priority Pass benefit and the restaurant’s rules. For example, the Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Houston limits the number of guests you can claim to one.
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The dining credit amount varies by restaurant, although most offer members a credit of $28 to $30 per guest for food and drinks. Check the restaurant’s Priority Pass page for all the relevant details. Most Priority Pass restaurants prohibit to-go and grab-and-go orders; some may even prohibit taking leftovers. You won’t get a refund if you don’t use your entire credit.
Related: Is a Priority Pass lounge membership actually worth it?
Frequently asked questions about Priority Pass restaurants
San Francisco Giants Clubhouse. KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY
Here are some of the most common questions about Priority Pass restaurants.
How many times can you visit Priority Pass restaurants within a day?
If you’re traveling through an airport with multiple restaurants that participate in the Priority Pass program, you can visit all the restaurants if time (and stomach space) permits.
However, some Priority Pass restaurants only allow travelers with an outbound boarding pass. So, you might be unable to stop by a Priority Pass restaurant if you just landed at your final destination.
Does Chase Sapphire Reserve Priority Pass include restaurants?
Yes, the complimentary Priority Pass Select membership available to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders includes airport lounges, restaurants, cafes and markets.
Chase Sapphire Reserve primary cardholders and authorized users can enroll in a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. These members can bring up to two guests per visit at no extra charge, although some Priority Pass restaurants may allow fewer guests.
Related: Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve worth the annual fee?
Do you tip at Priority Pass restaurants?
When using your Priority Pass benefit at a restaurant, tip as you normally would on the full amount of your bill. At most restaurants — Corona Beach House in Miami is an exception that automatically adds 18% gratuity to your bill — you can’t use your Priority Pass credit toward gratuity.
Even if your Priority Pass credit completely covers your bill, some restaurants may be willing to charge a minimal amount to your card (like $0.01) so you can add a tip to that charge. However, it’s best to also have some cash on hand in case you need to leave a cash tip.
Related: The best Priority Pass lounges in the US
Bottom line
If you enjoy eating at an airport restaurant before your flight or during layovers, check the list of airports with Priority Pass restaurants above.
If you frequently originate at or connect through one or more of these airports, it may be worth getting a card that provides Priority Pass restaurant access. You’ll want to avoid American Express cards and most Capital One cards, but one excellent option is the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Check out our Chase Sapphire Reserve review for more details about the card and its benefits.
Title: Skip the lounge and get free food! Use your Priority Pass at 37 US airport restaurants
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Published Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:00:24 +0000
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