You're paying a $795 annual fee for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® partly because of that $300 dining credit, but finding the best restaurants in Los Angeles where you can actually use it requires working through OpenTable's messy Exclusive Tables interface.

With 31 participating restaurants in the broader Los Angeles map area, planning how to use each $150 semiannual credit is easier when you compare locations in one place. Exact-city filters and tighter zoom levels show fewer restaurants, so this article uses the broader map-area count throughout.

TL;DR

• Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders get up to $300 yearly in dining credits ($150 per half of the year).

• MealMaxxer shows 31 participating restaurants in the broader Los Angeles map area; exact-city filters and tighter zoom levels show fewer.

• Restaurant eligibility can change, so verify a location in MealMaxxer or Chase before visiting.

• Credits typically post automatically within 3 days when you pay an eligible restaurant directly.

• Bill splitting between multiple eligible Sapphire Reserve cards can work when the restaurant processes each payment directly.

Understanding the Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit

The offers cardholders up to $300 annually in statement credits for dining at select restaurants. The credit is split into two periods:

• up to $150 from January through June and

• up to $150 from July through December.

Each semiannual credit expires at the end of its period and does not roll over and any unused balance from January-June is lost on July 1, and unused credits from July-December are lost on January 1.

You pay with your card at any participating restaurant, and Chase automatically applies the statement credit, usually within 3 business days, though Chase allows up to 4 weeks. No reservation through a special portal is required.

I repeat: no special reservation is required. You do not need to book a Sapphire Exclusive slot. All you need to do is pay the bill with your eligible Sapphire Reserve at a qualifying restaurant.

Eligible Los Angeles Restaurants for the Dining Credit

The broader Los Angeles map area currently shows 31 eligible restaurants in the OpenTable Exclusive Tables program. A Los Angeles city-only filter shows fewer locations because it excludes nearby municipalities such as Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. MealMaxxer lets you compare current locations and pricing on the same map.

The 31 restaurants currently visible in that broader Los Angeles map area are:

• Amiga Amore

• Anajak Thai Cuisine

• Antico Nuovo

• Baroo

• Barra Santos

• Bavel

• Bestia

• Camélia

• chi SPACCA

• Citrin Restaurant

• Delilah - Los Angeles

• Dunsmoor

• Found Oyster

• Gwen

• Harriet's

• Hermon's

• Kato

• La Dolce Vita

• Loreto

• Majordōmo

• Melisse

• Meteora

• Osteria Mozza

• Petit Trois Le Valley

• Queen's Raw Bar & Grill

• Rasarumah

• Republique

• Steak 48 - Beverly Hills

• Super Peach

• The Nice Guy

• Vespertine

Republique

Republique operates in a historic building originally erected by Charlie Chaplin. The menu includes charcoal-grilled prawns and wood-fired paella negro, with family-style portions built for sharing. At ~$100 per person on average, you can make use of the credit in a single visit.

Barra Santos

Barra Santos serves Portuguese seafood and small plates, with an estimated price of about $45 per person.

Majordomo

Majordomo brings David Chang's first West Coast restaurant to Chinatown, where California ingredients meet Asian technique at $85 per person on average. The industrial space opens to a sun-soaked patio, with menus built around shareable plates like whole short rib and smoked bo ssäm.

Order large-format dishes with 2-3 people to hit the $150 credit easily. On weeknights, the $64 three-course prix fixe (Monday through Wednesday) offers strong value while earning your benefits.

Found Oyster

Found Oyster is a current seafood option with an estimated price of about $65 per person.

chi SPACCA

chi SPACCA anchors Nancy Silverton's Mozza complex on Melrose as a meat-focused Italian restaurant. The name translates to "he who cleaves," referencing the wood-fired porterhouse bistecca Fiorentina and 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chops that define the menu. On Monday and Tuesday nights, the Chef's Counter offers the $20 Melrose Smash Burger, made with two dry-aged beef patties, American cheese, Calabrian chili aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and pickles.

Anajak Thai Cuisine

Anajak Thai Cuisine has operated in Sherman Oaks for 44 years, gaining renewed attention after Chef Justin Pichetrungsi took over the family business. The menu pairs traditional Thai recipes with California ingredients, earning Michelin recognition for dishes like Southern Thai fried chicken and wok-fired specialties. Wednesday through Sunday service accepts reservations for à la carte dining that works within your credit structure.

Hermon's

Hermon's serves contemporary American food, with an estimated price of about $55 per person.

Meteora

Meteora is Jordan Kahn's Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in Hancock Park. The current menu offers a weekend tasting menu and a choice between four- and six-course tasting menus on weekdays, with full-party participation required for the weekday menus. Pricing varies by menu and booking date. Kahn's cooking focuses on seasonal California produce with creative presentations, and the intimate space books quickly.

Melisse

Melisse is Santa Monica's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, with Chef Josiah Citrin's chef's tasting menu priced at $399 per person. A single dinner for two can use up to the $150 available in that six-month period; it cannot draw from both semiannual credits at once. The multi-course format suits special occasions where you want to apply your benefit.

Queen's Raw Bar & Grill

Queen's Raw Bar & Grill is a current seafood option with an estimated price of about $35 per person.

Rasarumah

Rasarumah serves Southeast Asian food, with an estimated price of about $150 per person.

How the Dining Credit Works with Your Bill

The credit posts automatically after you pay with your at an eligible restaurant. You'll see the statement credit within 3 business days, though Chase allows up to 4 weeks.

Your purchase must be identifiable by Chase as made directly with the restaurant. Ordering through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other delivery apps won't trigger the credit, even if the restaurant participates. The reason is because the purchase must be made directly with the restaurant.

Bill splitting works when each card pays its portion directly to the restaurant.

Comparing Dining Benefits Across Premium Cards

The Sapphire Reserve's $300 annual dining credit exceeds the American Express® Gold Card's up to $120 annual dining credit + up to $100 Resy credit. Chase spreads the benefit across ~400 restaurants in OpenTable's Exclusive Tables network, while Amex limits redemptions to up to $10 monthly at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder (enrollment required). The Gold Card’s up to $100 Resy credit can be used at 10,000+ qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants and is divided into two semiannual portions: up to $50 from January through June and up to $50 from July through December.

How nextcard's MealMaxxer Simplifies Restaurant Discovery

Finding eligible restaurants through OpenTable's Exclusive Tables site is frustrating. The interface displays restaurants across multiple pages with no search bar, price estimates, or map view.

MealMaxxer shows 31 eligible restaurants in the broader Los Angeles map area, with average price-per-person data and neighborhood context. Exact-city filters and tighter map zoom levels show fewer restaurants, which is why a Los Angeles-proper count does not match the metro-area view.

MealMaxxer also highlights participating restaurants that overlap with other dining rewards programs. To qualify for the Sapphire Reserve dining credit, pay the restaurant directly with the card; purchases made through third-party payment services may not be identifiable by Chase and may not qualify.

Final Thoughts on Finding the Right Restaurant for Your Dining Credit

The broader Los Angeles map area currently has 31 participating restaurants where you can use each $150 semiannual credit. The mix includes Los Angeles proper and nearby cities, so use MealMaxxer to compare locations and confirm current eligibility before booking.

FAQ

Can I use my Chase Sapphire Reserve dining credit at any restaurant in Los Angeles?

No. The credit works only at participating OpenTable Exclusive Tables restaurants. MealMaxxer currently shows 31 options in the broader Los Angeles map area; an exact-city filter or tighter zoom level will show fewer. Pay the restaurant directly with your Sapphire Reserve and verify eligibility before visiting.

How long does it take for the dining credit to appear on my statement?

The credit typically posts within 3 business days after paying with your at an eligible restaurant. Chase allows up to 4 weeks for the credit to process, though most appear much faster.

Do I need to make a special reservation through OpenTable to qualify for the credit?

No special reservation is required. You simply pay with your Sapphire Reserve at any participating restaurant and the credit posts automatically to your account.

What's the best way to use both $150 credits before they expire?

Track the January 1 and July 1 reset dates, then choose among the 31 restaurants in the broader Los Angeles map area based on whether you want several lower-cost meals or one larger splurge. Check MealMaxxer before booking because participation can change.

Or, use nextcard notifs to get reminders about expiring credit card benefits.

Will third-party delivery apps like DoorDash trigger the dining credit?

No, ordering through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other delivery platforms won't work because the charge processes through the app instead of directly with the restaurant. Takeout orders paid directly to the restaurant do qualify (this usually is done by paying the bill with the restaurant staff the old fashioned way).