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Basic Guide to Priority Pass Restaurants (2021)

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Most people that are regular readers of basic travel know how much we love airport lounges. Saving money on food and beverages while traveling can certainly add up. One lesser-known secret in the Basic Travel community is that there are special airport restaurants that offer credit towards your bill. In order to be eligible, you need to be the owner of one of a few select credit cards. Learn which ones and more in our basic guide to priority pass restaurants! 

Priority Pass 101 

The Priority Pass network is a program that provides members access to over 1,300 airport lounges. Membership can either be purchased directly from Priority Pass or is a free perk included with seven different credit cards. Lounges include complimentary food, beverages, and high-speed wifi. Some lounges even include perks like a golf driving range, massages, and the ability to take a shower! 

Priority Pass Restaurant Credits 

A special group of restaurants also partner with the Priority Pass network. When visiting a restaurant, members will receive a credit towards the final bill. Typically the amount of credit will average around $28 for the cardholder and an additional $28 for one guest. One very important distinction to be made is that not all Priority Pass memberships come with the restaurant perk. 


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Which Credit Cards offer Priority Pass Restaurant Credits? 

There are a few select credit cards that offer access to the Priority Pass restaurant credit. Let’s review all three below. 

Capital One Venture X

The Capital One Venture X credit card provides its Priority Pass members with unlimited lounge visits – including restaurants. This is the most recent credit card to provide access to Priority Pass restaurants.


Authorized users of the Capital One Venture X also receive their own Priority Pass membership which also includes unlimited visits. 

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® provides its Priority Pass members with unlimited lounge visits – including restaurants. This is my favorite option for accessing Priority Pass Restaurants. 

Authorized users of the Sapphire Reserve also receive their own Priority Pass membership which also includes unlimited visits. 

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Citi Prestige 

Another great option that offers an unlimited lounge and restaurant visits is the Citi Prestige Credit Card. 

Authorized users of the Citi Prestige also receive their own Priority Pass membership which also includes unlimited visits. 

U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve 

The final option for Priority Pass restaurant access is the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Credit Card. Unlike the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Citi Prestige, the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve does not offer unlimited visits. Cardholders receive a maximum of four visits per year and an additional four guest passes. 

Authorized users of the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve do not receive their own Priority Pass membership. 

A note about American Express 

Prior to August 1st, 2019 Amex did include the restaurant credits with their priority pass memberships. 

How does it work? 

Basically, you tell the hostess before being seated that you’d like to use your priority pass membership card. The card will then be swiped and you will receive the credit designated for that restaurant (or double credit if you have a guest). You’ll find all of the credits for each restaurant below! 

Master List of all Priority Pass Restaurant Options (Alphabetically by Airport) 

United States Priority Pass Restaurants

Boston (BOS)

Cleveland (CLE)

  • Bar Symon
    • Concourse C
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest) 
    • Hours: 05:30 – 17:30 daily

Denver (DEN)

Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)

  •  Kafe Kalik
    • Terminal 4
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 daily

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)

Indianapolis (IND)

  •  The Fan Zone
    • Concourse B
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 08:00 to last scheduled flight departure

Lexington (LEX)

  • Kentucky Ale Taproom
    • Next to Concourse B Entrance
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 to last scheduled flight departure

Miami (MIA)

  • Corona Beach House
    • North Terminal Concourse D
    • $30 (+$30 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:30 – 21:00 daily

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP)

  •  PGA MSP Lounge (Golf Experience + Food/Drink)
    • Terminal 1
    • $15 (+$15 for guests) 
    • Hours: 11:00 – 20:00 daily

New York Kennedy (JFK)

Portland (PDX)

  • Capers Market
    • Concourse D
    • $28 “Meal Kit” (No Guest Credit)
    • Hours: 04:00 – 22:30 daily
  • Westward Whiskey
    • Concourse C
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 daily

Providence RI (PVD)

San Francisco (SFO)

  • Yankee Pier
    • Terminal 3
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:30 – 22:00 daily

Seattle WA – SeaTac (SEA)

  • Bambuza 
    • North Satellite
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 – 23:30 daily

St. Louis (STL)

  • The Pasta House 
    • Terminal 1
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 Sunday – Friday. 10:00 – 18:00 Saturday

Syracuse (SYR)

  • Johnny Rockets
    • Airside F
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 11:00 – 18:00 Monday – Friday. Closed: Saturday & Sunday & Thanksgiving

Tampa (TPA)

Tucson (TUS)

  • Barrio Brewery
    • Landside – 2nd Floor
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 10:00 – 15:00 Monday – Friday. Closed: Saturday & Sunday

Washington DC National (DCA)

  • Bracket Room
    • Terminal B
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 – 21:00 daily
  • American Tap Room
    • Terminal C
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 Monday – Saturday. 06:00 – 20:00 Sunday

Washington DC Dulles (IAD)

  • Chef Geoff’s
    • Concourse C 
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 daily

International Priority Pass Restaurants

Montreal Pierre E.Trudeau Intl (YUL)

  • Houston Avenue Bar & Grill 
    • Airside – after Security Checks, the Houston Avenue Bar & Grill is located near Gate 77
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 daily
  • Pork & Pickle 
    • Airside – after Security Checks, the Pork & Pickle is located near Gate 3. The restaurant is not accessible to passengers departing on International and US Transborder flights.
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 daily
  • Bistrot Montreal-Trudeau
    • Airside – after Security Checks, the Bistrot Montreal-Trudeau is located near Gate 48. Domestic flights only.
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 04:00 – 19:00 daily

Toronto (YYZ)

  • Bar 120
    • Terminal 1. Airside – after Security, near Gate D20. Domestic flights only
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 12:00 – 20:30 daily.
  • Lee Kitchen by Susur Lee
    • Terminal 1. Airside – after Security, near Gates E73 and F73. International flights only
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 15:00 – 21:00 daily
  • Twist by Roger Mooking
    • Terminal 1. Airside – after Security, near Gate D36. Domestic flights only
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 20:30 daily
  • The Caplansky’s Deli
    • Terminal 3. Airside – after Security, near Gate B39
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 08:00 – 19:00 Thursday. 05:30 – 19:00 Friday & Sunday. Closed: Monday – Wednesday & Saturday

Vancouver (YVR)

  • Stanley Park Taphouse
    • Domestic terminal. Airside – after Security, proceed to Gate B12 where the Stanley Park Taphouse is located. Domestic flights only
    • CAD$37 (+CAD$37 for one guest)
    • Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 daily

London Gatwick (LGW)

  • Grain Store Café & Bar
    • South Terminal. Airside – take the lift up one level from the main shopping concourse.
    • £15  (+£15 for one guest)
    • Hours: 04:00 – 21:00 daily. Closed: Dec 25

Sao Paulo Guarulhos – Brazil (GRU)

  • Bleriot Bar & Lounge
    • Terminal 3. 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. 
    • $27 (+$27 for one guest)
    • Hours: 24 hours daily
  • Tryp GRU Airport
    • Terminal 3. Airside – Cardholders must first register at the hotel reception desk. The hotel is located after Passport Control in the Transit Area, 1st Floor on the right-hand side. Available for International flights departing from Terminals 2 & 3 and in-transit passengers.
    • $28 (+$28 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 21:30 daily

Lima Jorge Chavez (LIM)

  • Bleriot Bar & Lounge 
    • Terminal 1. Airside – after Passport Control, turn left towards Duty Free. The bar is located on the right, by Gate 24. International flights only.
    • $27 (+$27 for one guest)
    • Hours: 24 hours daily.
    • *Currently closed due to Covid.
  • La Bonbonniere
    • Airside – after Passport Control, turn left towards Duty Free. The restaurant is located on the right, by Gate 24. International flights only.
    • $27 (+$27 for one guest)
    • Hours: Restaurant opens from first scheduled flight departure and closes after last scheduled flight departure

Osaka (KIX)

  • Botejyu 
    • Terminal 1. Landside – Departure flights only. Take the escalator on the 2nd Floor opposite ‘Domestic Arrivals’ to the 3rd Floor. Botejyu is located on the right-hand side.
    • JPY3,400 (+JPY3,400 for one guest)
    • Hours: 11:00 – 15:00 & 17:00 – 20:00 daily

Brisbane (BNE)

  • Graze Grill & Bar
    • Domestic Terminal. Airside – Qantas Satellite. Level 2, near Gates 16 – 21. 
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:30 – 19:00 Sunday – Friday. 05:00 – 12:00 Saturday
  • Merlo Caffe
    • Domestic Terminal. Airside – located in the Southern Food Hall Area, opposite Gate 40.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 20:00 daily.
  •  Corretto Cafe & Bar
    • International Terminal. Landside – located at check-in level, north side of the food court on the 4th Floor.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 – 23:00 daily
  • Coffee Royal
    • Airside – after Security Checks, Coffee Royal is located in the Qantas Food Court Area, directly above the main escalators. Domestic flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 -20:00 Sunday – Friday. 05:00 – 18:00 Saturday

Canberra (CBR)

  • Capital Brewing Co Taphouse
    • Airside – Level 2. After Security, turn right.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 10:00 until last scheduled flight departure.
  • City Hill Coffee
    • Airside – Level 2. After Security Checks, turn left.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: Opening times vary in accordance with flight schedules

Melbourne (MEL) 

  • Bar Pulpo by MoVida
    • Terminal 2. Airside – after Security Checks and Immigration, Level 1 departures, opposite Gate 4. International flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:30 – 23:30 daily
  • Cafe Vue
    • Terminal 2. Airside – after Passport Control and Duty-Free, Level 1. Café Vue is located on the right-hand side at the end of the luxury retail area. International flights only. 
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 to last schedule flight departure. Hours may vary according to flight schedules.
  • Urban Provodore
    • Terminal 2. Airside – after Security Checks and Immigration, Level 1 departures, opposite Gates 10 and 15. International flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 23:30 daily
    • *Currently closed due to Covid.
  • Quickshots
    • Terminal 4. Airside – after Security Checks, turn left and Quikshots is located in the Food Court Area. Domestic flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 -21:00 daily

Sydney (SYD) 

  • Better Burger
    • Terminal 1. Airside – Pier B, near Gate 10. International flights only. 
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: Opening times vary in accordance with flight schedules
  • Chicken Confidential
    • Terminal 1. Landside – Food Court Area.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 20:45 daily.
  • Mach2
    • Terminal 1. Landside – located in the Food Court Area before Customs, near Check-in counter H.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 21:00 daily
  • Peroni Bar
    • Terminal 1. Airside – Pier C, near Gate 56. International flights only. 
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 08:00 – 13:00 Wednesday – Sunday
  • Bistro 2020 & Bar
    • Terminal 2. Airside – after Security in the Food Court Area. Domestic flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 07:00 – 18:00 daily
  • MoVida
    • Terminal 2. Landside – Airside – after Security, near Gate 32. Domestic flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 21:00 daily.
  • Bar Roma
    • Terminal 3. Airside, near Gate 3. Domestic flights only.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 21:00 daily.
  • Wok on Air 
    • Terminal 3. Airside – located in the Food Court Area.
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 21:00 daily.

Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL)

  • Coffee & Co
    • Airside – after Security, turn right and Coffee & Co is located near Gate 5
    • AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
    • Hours: 05:00 – 22:00 daily

Chandigarh India (IXC)

  • Cram Bar
    • Airside – Domestic Departures, after Security Hold Area, Ground Floor, near the Food Court.
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 24 hours daily
  • Cram Bar
    • Airside – International Departures, after Security Hold Area, Ground Floor, near the Food Court.
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 24 hours daily

Coimbatore India (CJB)

  • Blackberry Restaurant & Bar
    • Airside – Domestic Departures, after Security Hold Area, 1st Floor
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 09:00 – 21:00 daily

Guangzhou Baiyun China (CAN)

  • Perch Coffee Restaurant
    • Terminal 1. Airside – Domestic Departures. The restaurant is near Boarding Gate B213
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 07:00 – 21:00 daily
  • Citic Food Port
    • Terminal 2. Airside – Domestic Departures. The restaurant is located on the 3rd Floor, near Security Check 48.
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 07:00 – 22:00 daily
  • Famous Cusine Restaurant
    • Terminal 2. Airside – Domestic Departures. After Security Check Area B, turn left and proceed approximately 30 metres. The restaurant is located next to the lift. 
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 06:00 – 21:30 daily

Hong Kong – China (HKG)

  • Moon Thai Express
    • Terminal 1. Airside – International Departures, East Hall, Level 7 in the Food Court Area
    • HKD$250 off the bill (+HKD$250 for one guest)
    • Hours: 24 hours Monday – Friday. 05:45 – 23:30 Saturday – Sunday
  • Putien
    • Terminal 1. Airside – International Departures. East Hall, Level 7 in the Food Court Area
    • 1 set menu/pre-packed menu (+1 for one guest)
    • Hours: 08:30 – 20:15 daily

Buenos Aires M. Pistarini – Argentina (EZE)

  • Outback Steakhouse
    • Terminal B. Airside – between Gates 7 and 8.
    • 1 “Meal-Kit” valued at US$28 (+1 Meal Kit for one guest)
    • Hours: 24 hours daily.

Basic Breakdown 

All in all, there are 53 different Priority Pass Restaurants to choose from spread out throughout the world. I love visiting these restaurants and using my full credit on a premium item, like the Salmon at Chef Geoff’s at IAD.

What’s your favorite Priority Pass restaurant?

I’d love to hear in the comments below or over in our 8,700+ Member Basic Travel Facebook Group!

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