Best Restaurants for Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit in Los Angeles (March 2026)

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 24 participating spots across the city and no easy way to filter by price or location (LA is big after all and Culver City is not the same thing as Glendale), planning how to max out your $150 semi-annual credit before it expires takes more effort than it should.

TLDR:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders get up to $300 yearly in dining credits ($150 per half of the year).
• 24 Los Angeles restaurants qualify, with most averaging $85-$125 per person before tax.
• Credits typically post automatically within 3 days when you pay directly at eligible restaurants.
• Bill splitting between multiple cards works fine at qualifying restaurants, as long as you pay the bill directly with the restaurant
• nextcard's MealMaxxer shows all eligible restaurants on a map with pricing data.

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.

You pay with your card at any participating restaurant, and Chase automatically applies the statement credit within 6 to 8 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

As of March 2026, Los Angeles offers 24 eligible restaurants in the OpenTable Exclusive Tables program. The default OpenTable interface uses a grid layout without search or map features, making it hard to browse. Our MealMaxxer tool solves this by showing all participating locations on an interactive map with pricing data for easier filtering.

The full list of the restaurants as of March 2026 is as follows:

• Gwen
• pasjoli
• Loreto
• Gjelina
• Majordōmo
• Dunsmoor
• Camélia
• Meteora
• Republique
• chi SPACCA
• Super Peach
• Steak 48 - Beverly Hills
• Ronan
• La Dolce Vita
• The Nice Guy
• Delilah - Los Angeles
• Vespertine
• Somni
• Anajak Thai Cuisine
• Petit Trois Le Valley
• Xuntos
• Harriet's
• Amiga Amore
• Melisse

Republique

Republique operates in a 1929 building commissioned 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.

Gjelina

Gjelina sits on Abbot Kinney in Venice and specializes in vegetable-forward New American cuisine with wood-fired pizzas. This 15-year-old farm-to-table pioneer continues drawing crowds with shareable plates ranging from $25 to $100 per person. The outdoor patio includes a fire pit that creates a relaxed California setting for your dining credit.

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.

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. The Monday and Tuesday Chef's Counter experience runs $125 per person before tax and service, helping you reach your $150 semi-annual limit.

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.

pasjoli

Pasjoli brings James Beard Award-winning chef Dave Beran's French bistro cooking to Santa Monica. The Michelin-starred spot shifted to a casual format in 2025, now serving french onion soup grilled cheese and cordon bleu wings. The signature tableside pressed duck costs $350 and serves three, maxing out your full $150 semi-annual credit in one visit. Might be a good spot to bring friends with their own Sapphire Reserves so that you can all use your credit.

Meteora

Meteora is Jordan Kahn's Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in Hancock Park. The multi-course format runs around $399 per person before wine pairings, making it ideal for using your full $150 semi-annual credit in one reservation. 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 tasting menus starting at $295 per person. A single dinner for two easily hits your $300 annual credit when including wine pairings and service. The multi-course format suits special occasions where you want to apply your benefit.

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, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar, and participating Shake Shack locations (enrollment required). That said, your Gold’s up to $100 Resy credit can be used at 20,000+ Resy restaurants, but note that it’s divided into two semiannual portions as well: up to $50 can be used every half of the year.

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.

Our MealMaxxer tool shows all 24 eligible Los Angeles restaurants on an interactive map with average price-per-person data. You can zoom into neighborhoods and compare nearby options without opening new tabs.

Not only that, but the MealMaxxer also allows you to view OpenTable Exclusive Table Restaurants that are also part of multiple dining rewards programs so that you can maximize the value of your spend. For example, you can see that of the 24 restaurants in the Exclusive Tables program, three (3) are also part of InKind:

• Pasjoli
• Gjelina
• Loreto

While there has been mixed reports of success, you could in theory pay the bill through inKind using your Sapphire Reserve and get 20% inKind Cash Back alongside using the Sapphire Reserve dining credit. If you want guaranteed credit use, we suggest just paying the tip directly to the restaurant (outside of the inKind portal), since that can’t be sidetracked.

Final Thoughts on Finding the Right Restaurant for Your Dining Credit

You have 24 solid options to use your full $150 semi-annual credit across LA's dining scene. The best Chase Sapphire Reserve dining restaurants range from $85 to $400 per person, giving you flexibility whether you want multiple casual dinners or one big splurge. Your credit posts automatically within days of paying, so you can focus on enjoying your meal instead of tracking submissions.

FAQ

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

No, the credit only works at 24 participating restaurants in the OpenTable Exclusive Tables program & you need to pay the bill with the Sapphire Reserve. You can view the full list through Chase's website or use nextcard's MealMaxxer tool to see all locations on an interactive map with pricing data.

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 and book dinners at higher-priced restaurants like Melisse or Meteora where one-two people can hit the $150 limit in one visit. Set calendar reminders before each period ends to avoid losing unused credits.

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).