Basic Guide to Priority Pass Restaurants

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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 hacking 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.

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.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

The Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card provides it’s 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.

Citi Prestige

Another great option that offers 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)

Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill
- Terminal C
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 14:00-22:00
Stephanie’s
- Terminal B
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 04:30 and closes 30 minutes prior to last scheduled flight departure

Cleveland (CLE)

Bar Symon
- Concourse C
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 04:00 – 20:00 Sunday – Friday. 04:00 – 19:30 Saturday

Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)

Kafe Kalik
- Terminal 4
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 daily

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)

Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
- Terminal A
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 daily

Landry’s Seafood
- Terminal C
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 daily

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

Los Angeles (LAX)

Rock & Brews
- Terminal 1
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 05:00 – 21:00 daily

Point the Way Café
- Terminal 6
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 13:00 – 23:00 daily

Miami (MIA)

Air Margaritaville
- Central Terminal Concourse E
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 23:00 daily

Corona Beach House
- North Terminal Concourse D
- $30 (+$30 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:30 – 22:00 daily

Viena
- Central Terminal Concourse E
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 11:00 – 00:00 daily

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP)

PGA MSP Lounge (Golf Experience + Food/Drink)
- Terminal 1
- $15 (+$15 for guests)
- Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 Monday – Friday. Closed: Saturday & Sunday

New York Kennedy (JFK)

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse
- Terminal 8
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 daily

Portland (PDX)

Capers Cafe Le Bar
- Concourse C
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 04:00 – 22:30 daily

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: 05:00 – 22:00 daily

San Francisco (SFO)

San Francisco Giants Clubhouse
- Terminal 3
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 05:00 – 23:00 daily

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: 04:30 – 23:30 daily

Trail Head BBQ Bar
- Central Terminal
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 04:30 – 00:00 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

The Pasta House & Schlafly Beer
- Terminal 2
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 22:00 Sunday – Friday. 06:00 – 18:00 Saturday

Syracuse (SYR)

Johnny Rockets
- Airside F
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 04:30 – last flight departure daily

Tampa (TPA)

The Café by Mise en Place
- Airside F
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 04:30 – last flight departure daily

Tucson (TUS)

Noble Hops
- Landside – 2nd Floor
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 20:00 daily

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: 05:00 – 22:00 Sunday – Friday. 05:00 – 19:00 Saturday

Washington DC Dulles (IAD)

Chef Geoff’s
- Concourse C
- $28 (+$28 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 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 – 20:00 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

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 (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

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: 24 Hours Daily

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

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: 05:00 – 00:00 daily

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

Sydney (SYD)

Better Burger
- Terminal 1. Airside – Pier B, near Gate 10. International flights only.
- AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 21:00 daily

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: 06:00 – 21:00 daily.

Bistro 2020 & Bar
- Terminal 2. Airside – after Security in the Food Court Area. Domestic flights only.
- AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
- Hours: 06:00 – 21:00 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)

Velocity Expresso & Bar
- Airside – Domestic Departure Area, after Security, near Gate 3.
- AUD$36 (+AUD$36 for one guest)
- Hours: 05:30 – 21:00 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 from you down in the comments below or over in the 4,000 + Member Basic Travel Facebook Group!