Chase Sapphire Reserve $300 Dining Credit Guide (Sep 2026)
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Greater Boston has 11 restaurants in Chase Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables (last updated October 2026).
The Banks Seafood and Steak, Bistro du Midi, and Toro were removed in July 2026. Charges at those three restaurants no longer qualify for this credit.
At the current restaurants, the dining benefit reimburses up to $150 from January 1 through June 30 and another $150 from July 1 through December 31. Unused credit expires at the end of each period.
There are 11 current Greater Boston restaurants: three in Back Bay, two in Cambridge, two in South Boston, and one each in Brookline, Somerville, the North End, and Dorchester.
The benefit provides up to $150 in statement credits in each half of the calendar year, for up to $300 annually.
Pay the participating restaurant directly with your Chase Sapphire Reserve. Gift cards, merchandise, third-party payment processors, and delivery platforms may not qualify.
Check the live list before dining. Participating restaurants can change.
nextcard's MealMaxxer map shows all eligible restaurants with pricing data so you don't waste time scrolling
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® provides up to $300 per calendar year in statement credits for eligible purchases made directly with participating Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables restaurants. The benefit is divided into two use-it-or-lose-it periods: up to $150 from January through June and up to $150 from July through December.
The statement credit should appear within three business days, although Chase says it can take up to four weeks. The merchant's posting date determines which benefit period a purchase uses, so avoid waiting until the final evening of June or December.
Chase warns that merchandise, gift cards, and purchases routed through third-party payment processors or delivery platforms may not qualify. Eligible restaurant purchases earn 3 points per dollar under the card's standard dining category.
Boston has several good options to use the Sapphire Reserve dining credit.
Restaurant | Location | Cuisine Type | Estimated Cost Per Person* |
|---|---|---|---|
Grill 23 & Bar | Back Bay | Steak | $75–$125 |
Harvest | Cambridge | Contemporary American | $60–$90 |
Krasi | Back Bay | Greek | $45–$70 |
Mahaniyom | Brookline | Thai | $35–$55 |
La Royal | Cambridge | Peruvian | $45–$65 |
Uni | Back Bay | Contemporary Asian | $150+ |
Fox & The Knife | South Boston | Italian | $45–$70 |
Celeste | Somerville | Peruvian | $40–$60 |
Bar Volpe | South Boston | Italian | $55–$80 |
Umbria | North End | Italian | $65–$100 |
Comfort Kitchen | Dorchester | Global, International | $50–$70 |
Estimates reflect a typical food-only dinner based on current menus. Drinks, tax, and tip are not included; prices and menu formats can change.
There’s a lot of good options!
Grill 23 & Bar has anchored Boston's Back Bay dining scene for over 40 years. This steakhouse specializes in dry-aged beef and maintains an extensive wine list that pairs well with premium cuts. The restaurant's atmosphere leans formal without feeling stuffy.
Average checks per person run above $100 here, meaning a dinner for two easily hits the $150 threshold needed to max out your semiannual credit. The high price point works in your favor when you're trying to use the benefit in one visit.
La Royal brings Peruvian flavors to Cambridge with a menu that goes beyond typical fine dining. The same chefs behind Celeste run this spot, focusing on stews, stir-fries, ceviches, and Chifa cuisine (Chinese-Peruvian fusion cooking). You'll find dishes that blend Chinese cooking techniques with Peruvian ingredients, creating unique combinations. The special occasion positioning means checks add up quickly when you factor in appetizers and drinks.
Celeste earned James Beard semifinalist recognition and landed on national dining lists for its approach to Andean cuisine. The Somerville restaurant centers its menu around Peruvian ingredients and cooking methods, with a bar program that features pisco-forward cocktails alongside regional spirits.
The restaurant's acclaim translates to pricing that makes it easy to reach your $150 semiannual credit threshold. Dinner here combines small plates, entrees, and drinks into bills that make sense for special occasions or when you want to experience award-nominated cooking without paying full price out of pocket.
Mahaniyom serves Thai small plates in Brookline. Celeste serves Peruvian food in Somerville. Umbria is an Italian steakhouse in the North End, and Comfort Kitchen serves globally influenced diaspora cooking in Dorchester.
Uni operates inside the Eliot Hotel in Back Bay under Executive Chef David Bazirgan. The restaurant pulls influences from Tokyo to Bangkok, creating a Japanese menu that stretches beyond sushi into izakaya-style cooking with Southeast Asian touches.
You can order a la carte or commit to the tasting menu format. The tasting menu route pushes your bill higher. Uni's reputation as one of Boston's pricier Japanese restaurants means you won't struggle to meet the $150 credit threshold during dinner service.
Mahaniyom operates in Brookline Village, giving you a dining credit option outside downtown Boston. The restaurant focuses on regional Thai cooking that skips pad thai in favor of dishes tied to specific provinces.
The menu rotates based on seasonal ingredients. You'll find curries, stir-fries, and grilled proteins that lean into heat and acidity instead of toning down flavors. The bar has all kinds of neat drinks ranging from the classic Espresso Martini to a Malai Daquiri.
The credit posts automatically to your account after you charge a qualifying meal to your Chase Sapphire Reserve®. You don't build up pending credits that release later. Each transaction triggers its own statement credit, appearing within 3 business days, though it may take up to 4 weeks.
You can split the bill across multiple Reserve cards and each cardholder receives their own credit. This can be especially useful for a group dinner. The way we've seen it work is by charging each Sapphire Reserve separately.
The credit only works when payment goes directly through the restaurant. Third-party delivery apps won't trigger the benefit because charges process through DoorDash or Uber Eats.
The semiannual reset structure requires planning your visits. If you only use $100 by June 30, you lose that remaining $50 because it doesn't roll into the second half of the year.
Boston's average restaurant cost per person sits around $30-50 for mid-range dining. At Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables restaurants, you're looking at $50+ per person, meaning you can often max out each period with one or two dinners. The card earns 3x points on dining purchases (for part of the purchase that isn't covered by the semiannual $150 credit).
Scrolling through OpenTable to find eligible restaurants can take forever. You have to click each listing just to see basic details like pricing or exact location.
nextcard's MealMaxxer solves this problem. Our map displays every participating Boston restaurant with visible per-person pricing on each pin. Filter by neighborhood, price range, or stack with Bilt Neighborhood or inKind programs for extra value.
Looking for Back Bay options under $100 per person? The map shows your choices instantly and we update the map regularly to align with Chase's list of Exclusive Tables restaurants. We also have an Exclusive Tables specific map if you would prefer to check that out.
Using the Chase Sapphire dining credit in Greater Boston gets simpler when you know exactly where to go. The 11 participating restaurants range from about $35 to $150+ per person, meaning you can often max out each semiannual period with one or two visits. You don't need to activate anything or make special reservations since the credit posts automatically after your meal. nextcard's MealMaxxer's map tool saves you from clicking through restaurant listings one by one to find eligible spots.
The card provides up to $300 per calendar year: up to $150 from January 1 through June 30 and up to $150 from July 1 through December 31. Unused credit does not roll over.
Add an eligible card to your OpenTable account to access Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables reservations. The statement credit itself is triggered by an eligible charge made directly with a participating restaurant; making a reservation does not create the credit.
A direct restaurant charge may qualify if Chase identifies it as an eligible purchase. Orders placed through third-party delivery or payment platforms may not qualify, so paying the restaurant directly is the safer option.
Chase says the credit should appear within three business days, but it may take up to four weeks.
The current Greater Boston list includes three restaurants in Back Bay; two in Cambridge; two in South Boston; and one each in Brookline, Somerville, the North End, and Dorchester.
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