One of the most popular perks of top-tier travel cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is the Priority Pass Lounge access that you get. But that benefit goes beyond lounges: You can even eat free (or nearly free) at many Priority Pass restaurants, too.
Over the years, Priority Pass has steadily added a number of airport restaurants in the U.S. (and even abroad) to its portfolio to supplement traditional lounge options. With your Priority Pass membership, you can visit these restaurants and get a credit toward your meal of up to $28 or $30 – plus another credit for up to one guest, too.
While many cards from other banks like American Express and Capital One offer Priority Pass membership as a perk, Priority Pass memberships issued through Capital One lost that perk to kick off 2023. American Express cards no longer include restaurant credits, either. That means the best way to get the full spectrum of Priority Pass lounges and restaurants is with the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card.
Read on for everything you need to know about how the Priority Pass restaurant credit works – and where you can find these restaurants.
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What Is Priority Pass?
Priority Pass is a club that gives members and their guests access to an independent network of airport lounges. As of publication, there are over 1,200 lounges in 500 cities across 130 countries worldwide.
Thrifty Tip: Download the LoungeBuddy mobile app. This is a great way to navigate the world of airport lounges. It will even give you directions to lounges and restaurants you have access to.
Be sure to read our Master Guide to Priority Pass Lounges.
How To Get Priority Pass Membership
The easiest way to become a Priority Pass member is to hold one of the credit cards listed below. But not all of these cards include access to both Priority Pass restaurants and lounges. Memberships issued through American Express no longer include restaurant credits as of August 1, 2019. Capital One and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card also lost access to Priority Pass restaurants as of Jan. 1, 2023.
Looking for a credit card that offers Priority Pass membership? Visit our Top Credit Cards page.
How To Use Priority Pass Restaurant Credits
Using Priority Pass restaurants with your lounge membership is extremely simple. You just go to one of the restaurants and dine as usual. Your Priority Pass just gives you a discount on the final bill.
On a recent trip through Boston (BOS), Thrifty Traveler reporter Gunnar stopped in Stephanie's in Concourse B – one of two Priority Pass restaurants in the airport. The other, Jerry Remys, was outside security and was actually closed when I went to check it out.
At Stephanie's, like most Priority Pass restaurants, you get $28 off your bill if you are alone … or $56 off your bill if you are with a registered guest.
Before heading inside, I double-checked with the host to make sure Priority Pass was accepted. She pointed me to this small sign in the front of the restaurant that showed that it was.
Another, much bigger sign next to that one reminded visitors that American Express Priority Pass memberships no longer feature Priority Pass restaurants. Given the prominence of this sign and the fact that it was right in front of the host stand, I'm guessing the staff dealt with that question a lot.
In order to get access to many Priority Pass restaurants, you'll need the version of Priority Pass you get with other credit cards mentioned above. Before my trip, I had a Priority Pass membership through The Platinum Card® from American Express. In order to gain access to Priority Pass restaurants like Stephanie's, however, I had to get a new Priority Pass account through my Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card account.
It seemed like a hassle, but it really wasn't a big deal, because both cards cover the cost of my membership. I didn't have to cancel or deactivate my old account or anything, I just simply signed up for a new one through Capital One at Prioritypass.com/capitalone. At the site, I popped in my new credit card number and registered a new username, making sure it was different than my American Express Priority Pass username. I was even able to use the same email address as my old account.
I registered like normal and my account was active in a matter of minutes. I could have done it at the airport standing in front of Stephanie's.
Note: Be sure to have access to your departing flight number, as Priority Pass requires you to “check-in” when paying the bill like you would at an airport lounge. It's not a big deal at all, but it just caught me off guard.
I wanted my order to be right around $28 to avoid paying too much for my meal, so I chose a hearty Caesar salad and a Sam Adams beer for my quick Stephanie's lunch. The total came out to $28.89, so my final total after the Priority Pass discount was $0.89.
One thing that's crucial to remember when using Priority Pass restaurants is that you still need to tip your waiters and bartenders based on the total price, not the Priority Pass-adjusted total. When I paid this bill, I made sure to calculate a tip based on the $28.89 balance and not the $0.89 adjusted balance.
A number of Priority Pass restaurants have dropped off the program because pass holders weren't tipping staff properly. Don't make this program a headache for staff so we can all reap the benefits!
Priority Pass Restaurants You Can Access with Membership
You can grab a meal at all of the establishments below and just for being a Priority Pass member, they will deduct a set amount off of your bill.
This is a great deal, especially if you are traveling with a guest. Below is a listing of all current Priority Pass restaurants in domestic airports in which you are entitled to food credits as part of your membership benefits.
Priority Pass Restaurants in U.S. Airports
Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill – Boston (BOS)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Priority Pass members will be limited to using their credits between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Located in Terminal C before security opposite the ‘Alaska Airlines’ check-in counter.
Harbor Grille – Baltimore (BWI)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Concourse C, airside between gates C6 and C8.
Stephanie's – Boston (BOS)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal B opposite gate B24.
Bar Symon – Cleveland (CLE)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located after security in the C concourse between gates C4 & C6.
SweetWater Mountain Taphouse – Denver (DEN)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Concourse B after gate 79.
Kafe Kalik – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 4, Concourse G, after security near gate G6.
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar – Houston-Intercontinental (IAH)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal A near Gate A17.
Landry's Seafood – Houston-Intercontinental (IAH)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal C near Gate C42.
The Fan Zone – Indianapolis (IND)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located at the end of Concourse B near Gate B17.
Bobby Van's Steakhouse – New York City (JFK)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 8 after security opposite gate 14.
Corona Beach House – Miami (MIA)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $30 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $60 off the total bill. 18% gratuity is automatically added to the final bill. Located in North Terminal, Concourse D between gates D23 & D24.
PGA MSP Lounge – Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)
Cardholders and any registered guests will receive $15 per person off their food OR golf experience bill. This cannot be combined across both. This cannot include any gratuity. Located on the upper level of Terminal 1 at the north end of the airport mall.
Capers Cafe Le Bar – Portland (PDX)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any bottle sales & merchandise. Guests must show an outbound departure boarding pass with confirmed same-day travel. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Concourse C immediately after security.
Westward Whiskey – Portland (PDX)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Concourse C near gate C6.
Capers Market – Portland (PDX)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any bottle sales & merchandise. Guests must show an outbound departure boarding pass with confirmed same-day travel. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in concourse D immediately after security.
Providence Provisions Kitchen & Bar – Providence (PVD)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $30 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $60 off the total bill. This amount excludes any bottle sales & merchandise. Guests must show an outbound departure boarding pass with confirmed same-day travel. This cannot include any gratuity. Located Airside – through Security Checkpoint, turn left into the North Concourse and Providence Provisions Kitchen & Bar is located on the left hand side.
San Francisco Giants Clubhouse – San Francisco (SFO)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any gratuity. Located in Terminal 3, Concourse F near Gate 82.
Yankee Pier – San Francisco (SFO)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any gratuity. Located in Terminal 3, Concourse F near Gate 72.
Mustards Bar & Grill – San Francisco (SFO)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any gratuity. Located in the international terminal G, airside – after security, near Gate G3.
Lark Creek Grill – San Francisco (SFO)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any gratuity. Located in Terminal 2, airside – after security, proceed straight ahead and the restaurant is located on the right-hand side. Domestic flights only.
Bambuza – Seattle (SEA)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any gratuity. Located airside – once you disembark the train, take the escalator to Concourse Level and turn left. Bambuza is located on the left hand side.
Trail Head BBQ Bar – Seattle (SEA)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This amount excludes any gratuity. Trail Head BBQ Bar is located in the Central Terminal on the right-hand side after you exit TSA, near Gate C1.
The Pasta House & Schlafly Beer – St. Louis (STL)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located on the upper level of Terminal 2, opposite gate E6.
Jonny Rockets – Syracuse (SYR)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside after security. The restaurant is located on the left-hand side towards North Concourse B.
The Café By Mise En Place – Tampa (TPA)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. The restaurant is located in Concourse F after security in front of the security checkpoint by Gate F85.
Barrio Brewery Co. – Tuscon (TUS)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor opposite the Arroyo Trading Post.
Chef Geoff's – Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Concourse C near Gate C14.
The Bracket Room – Washington, D.C.-Reagan (DCA)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. May be used during same-day travel on outbound departures only. Located in Terminal B opposite gate 12.
The American Tap Room – Washington, D.C.-Reagan (DCA)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $56 off the total bill. Located in Terminal C near gates 35-45. See the full restaurant menu here.
Priority Pass Restaurants in International Airports
There is also a growing list of international airport Priority Pass restaurants. Generally speaking, these restaurants offer the same credits that you will find domestically, with a few exceptions.
This list isn't exhaustive but should give you a good idea of what you can find internationally. That said, you'll always want to check the Priority Pass mobile app to see what options you'll have at your specific airport.
Graze Grill & Bar – Brisbane (BNE), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive AUD $36 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive AUD $72 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside in the domestic terminal. Qantas Satellite. Level 2, near Gates 16 – 21.
Outback Steakhouse – Buenos Aires (EZE), Argentina
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $54 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal B airside between gates 7 & 8.
La Bonbonniere – Lima (LIM), Peru
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $27 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $54 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside – after Passport Control, turn left towards Duty-Free. The restaurant is located on the right, by Gate 24. International flights only.
Bleriot Bar & Lounge – Lima (LIM), Peru
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $27 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $54 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside – after Passport Control, turn left towards Duty-Free. The bar is located on the right, by Gate 24. International flights only.
Grain Store Cafe & Bar – London-Gatwick (LGW)
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive £15 off the bill. £15 will also be deducted from the bill for each registered guest. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in the South Terminal. Take the lift up to the main shopping concourse.
Bistrot Montreal-Trudeau – Montreal (YUL), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside near gate 48.
Houston Avenue Bar & Grill – Montreal (YUL), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside near gate 77.
Pork & Pickle – Montreal (YUL), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside near gate 3.
Bleriot Bar & Lounge – Sao Paulo (GRU), Brazil
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $27 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $54 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside – after Passport Control, turn left and walk through the Duty-Free. The bar is located on the 2nd Level, close to Gates 301-304. International flights only.
Mach 2 – Sydney (SYD), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $36 AUD off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $72 AUD off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 1, in the food court area before customs. Near check-in counter H.
Peroni Bar – Sydney (SYD), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $36 AUD off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $72 AUD off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 1, Pier C near gate 56.
Bistro 2020 & Bar – Sydney (SYD), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $36 AUD off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive $72 AUD off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 2, after security in the food court area.
MoVida – Sydney (SYD), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive AUD$36 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive AUD$72 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 2, after security near gate 32.
Bar Roma – Sydney (SYD), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive AUD$36 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive AUD$72 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 3, near gate 3.
Wok on Air – Sydney (SYD), Australia
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive AUD$36 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive AUD$72 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located in Terminal 3, in the food court area.
Bar 120 – Toronto (YYZ), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside in Terminal 1 near Gate D20.
Lee Kitchen by Susur Lee – Toronto (YYZ), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside in Terminal 1 near Gates E73 and F73.
Twist by Roger Mooking – Toronto (YYZ), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside in Terminal 1 near Gate D36.
The Caplanskys Deli – Toronto (YYZ), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside in Terminal 3 near Gate B39.
Stanley Park Tap House – Vancouver (YVR), Canada
Cardholders can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive CAD $37 off the bill. You are able to register one guest and will receive CAD $74 off the total bill. This cannot include any gratuity. Located airside – after Security, near Gate B12.
Bottom Line
As long as you have a Priority Pass membership that isn't issued by American Express, you will have access to dozens of restaurants in the U.S. and abroad.
These Priority Pass restaurants are a great addition to the lounge network's offering. If you frequent any of these airports, these restaurants can be an easy way to help offset the cost of annual fees for the credit cards that include Priority Pass membership. And in many cases, it's nice to get a full meal rather than simple lounge snacks.
Interesting post! Did not know about it. Apparently, something new. How do we register guests?
Thanks! It is dependent on the membership you have affiliated with the credit card. It will be tied to your Priority pass membership card. As long as you have your card, you will receive the restaurant benefit for you and a guest.
Priority Pass Select, if we talk about Chase Sapphire Reserve benefit. Still, confusing a little bit. “E.g. if a Cardholder registers 1 Guest they will receive US$56 off their bill which will be charged as 1 Cardholder visit + 1 Guest visit on their account.” We have sent an e-mail to Priority Pass support as there is no field (to register) on desktop/mobile account page on Priority Pass. It cannot be, authorized user on credit card Chase Sapphire Reserve, as there is no indication of this affiliation on the account page on Priority Pass website.
You are registering with the actual restaurant for this guest benefit. Not Priority pass. There is no registration of guests required for the regular lounges either. Basically when they scan your membership card upon entry, it will tell them how many guests you are allowed based on your Priority Pass membership. Since none of the restaurants offer more than 1 guest, it doesn’t matter which membership you have as they all offer at least 2 guests.
Thanks for the tip! I have updated my list to include TGM.
This might be the smallest benefit yet, still, it is something… A new lounge has opened up at Paris, France’s Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) whereby one will receive a €10 credit to purchase food, beverages…etc upon using Priority Pass for access to the YotelAir lounge at CDG’s terminal 2E.
Thanks for the information and tip. I am going to keep this off of the list as this doesn’t appear to be a full restaurant as the credit can only be used for light refreshments and snacks.
Sounds about right… And in all honesty, having been through CDG numerous times €10 would barely buy a small snack and a beverage. Thanks for all the other tips though…
Hello. So I have 5 guests, will it cover $28 x 5 if I can bring unlimited guests with Chase Reserve? Thanks.
Unfortunately the credit will only work for up to two people.
That’s not true. Several times I have received $84 off with one priority pass for my wife and son at Timberline in Denver. Different versions as well – sometimes from Prestige and sometimes from Amex Platinum. Unsure if it’s different at other airports.
So you are using multiple priority pass memberships to get the credit? Or just using different memberships each time? The terms and conditions state up to 2 credits ($56) but I am sure this varies location to location. Good to know
Just using one PriorityPass card per time. I think the terms really just say 1 guest as an example. I’m not really sure the limit is even at 2 guests, as I think I’ve heard stories of people bringing larger groups, but haven’t done that myself . I can see why 2 would be a limit since that’s often how many guests you can bring to a normal PriorityPass lounge.
I have been to Capers Cafe Le Bar and I must it is really good. Their cafe menu covers has some really drinks in the list.
II Viaggio (SLC) told me today that they only had the Priority Pass vouchers for a week before the SLC airport told them to stop. So, you can’t get the vouchers in SLC anymore, at least for now.
Thanks for the update. I will update our post!
If you have a short connection can you call ahead and order “to go” for your next flight then use the priority pass for the bill?
Doubtful, but most can bring your food to go once you get there and order.
Can you apply for this card if I already have the Preferred? I have had the Preferred for two years, just booked a trip using points. Ready to move on the the Reserve but I don’t want to cancel the Preferred.
Hi Haley. Unfortunately, you will not be eligible to open the Reserve as a new account. Chase doesn’t let you get either card if you have earned the bonus on either card in the past 48 months. However, you can call Chase and do what is called a product conversion. Essentially turning your Preferred card into the Sapphire Reserve.
Outdated information presented here with regard to PDX. Presently there are no restaurants accepting PP emembership (including Westward Whiskey)
Are you sure? Both are still showing as options on the Priority Pass website.
There are still many major airports where there is no Priority Pass restaurantes or lounges with food. Philadelphia comes to mind.
It is the second largest city on the East Coast yet Priority Pass only has a Minute Suites lounge there. Shameful.
Another is LAX which also has no Priority Pass restaurants or lounges.
It is bad that LAX doesn’t have anything that a Priority Pass would allow us in, no PP-affiliated lounges nor restaurants, just a couple of Gameaway stores. What a pity, especially considering that LAX is one of the busiest airports in the world that many travelers frequent.
any idea if ALL restaurants, which participate in PP allow account holder + 2 guests (3 people total)?
Or do some PP restaurants allow only 1 guest (2 people total)?
thanks!
Great explanation and information. But I believe you are missing a restaurant located in the Providence Rhode Island airport (PVD).
Thanks, Henry! That location has been added.
Very very late to this , but any idea of showing your digital PP pass works? It’s got a QR code after all! (My physical card is in America at the moment and I am not)
Most restaurants should be able to accept the digital PP card.
Does the restaurant credit “refresh” for every visit? I.E. if I visit a restaurant in the first week of January and use the credit for a flight, would I then be able to use the credit for another flight the second week of January? Thanks for the insightful post!
Hi Michaella. Yes, there is no limit to how many times you can use these. You shouldn’t have any issue.
What about Bar Pulpo By MoVida Melbourne, Terminal 2 in Australia?
I guess Nick has been too busy to answer this question. No bother, according to OMAAT, Bar Pulpo is included.