Our Ultimate Guide to the Chase Sapphire Dining Program

Listen, when it comes to food (and eating out), you can trust me. I most certainly do not have a separate Instagram account dedicated to food. Definitely doesn’t exist.

Anyways, because of my love for food, I make sure my credit cards are working for me in that arena. Chase and American Express both come with some solid dining credits and perks, but we’re giving Chase the spotlight today — specifically, the Sapphire Dining Program. Let’s chat about the ins and outs and how you can use the program to your advantage.

How Chase’s Partnership with OpenTable Works

The Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables program is pretty GOATed (and most cardholders don’t fully use it). In simple terms:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve® (and its J.P. Morgan counterparts) gives you access to exclusive tables at super fun, often MICHELIN-Starred restaurants

• These reservations are managed through OpenTable, so it feels like your normal booking flow, but with some extra times and availability

Examples of Restaurants You Can Book

Now, let’s be clear. Most of these restaurants are located in bigger cities, so you’ll definitely get more value out of this if you’re in close proximity. Some standouts on the current list include:

• SingleThread (Healdsburg, CA): Sonoma’s only three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant with farm-to-table vibes

• Mujō (Atlanta, GA): A tiny omakase spot that’s landed a MICHELIN Star for its Edomae-style sushi

• Chez Fifi (New York, NY): French townhouse vibes and one I’m dying to try

• Estela (NYC): A MICHELIN-starred NYC local favorite

• Moody Tongue (Chicago, IL): The world’s only two-MICHELIN-Star brewery

• March (Houston, TX): A Mediterranean tasting menu that locals love

• Bad Idea (Nashville, TN): A new-school wine bar pairing insane bottles with Laotian dishes

• And dozens more from Seattle to Miami to Mexico City.

New restaurants join the program all the time, so it pays to keep an eye on the list.

Which Cards Work With the Chase Sapphire Dining Program

Here’s the kicker… not every Chase card gets you into these exclusive tables. You’ll need one of these in your wallet:

• Sapphire Reserve

• J.P. Morgan Reserve® (invite-only)

• Sapphire Reserve for Business℠

These cards also unlock extra perks like Chase Sapphire Lounges, higher travel protection coverage, and exclusive event invites. For these dining reservations, you need to:

1. Log in to your OpenTable account.

2. Add your eligible card under “Payment Methods.”

3. Browse the Chase Exclusive Tables section to see what’s available in your city or travel destination.

More Dining Perks

Booking these exclusive tables is just one piece of the Chase dining puzzle. Here’s what else you get with the Sapphire Reserve:

• 3x points on all dining purchases worldwide (whether it’s a street taco stand or a tasting menu spot)

• Access to Chase Experiences, where you might dine courtside at an NBA arena, enjoy a chef-prepared dinner at a festival, or grab early access to tickets

• Occasional deals at EEEEEATSCON or other big food events, often with discounted tickets for Sapphire cardholders

What is the Visa Dining Collection?

So, we’ve chatted about Chase’s exclusive tables, but it’s worth clearing up a common point of confusion. The Visa Dining Collection is a separate perk available to many premium Visa cardholders (including Sapphire Reserve holders).

It offers curated restaurant picks, plus occasional perks like a complimentary glass of wine or appetizer. Think of it as a nice add-on, but it’s not the same as Chase’s dedicated dining program.

Is the Chase Sapphire Dining Program Worth It?

If you care about food (whether that means hunting down the next James Beard winner or just enjoying a nice night out), it’s honestly one of the most underrated perks of the card.

Even beyond the reservation itself, you’re earning those beautiful and wonderful Ultimate Rewards points, which can then fund your next trip (or even more restaurants through Pay Yourself Back).

And unlike generic concierge services, these tables are actually held for cardmembers, so you shouldn’t run into any crazy waitlists.

Bottom Line

If your idea of a perfect evening is snagging a hard-to-get table (and earning points on that meal), the Sapphire Reserve might be your new BFF.

Add your card to OpenTable, explore the Exclusive Tables lineup, and start planning your next splurge. And if you need a plus one? You know who to call! 🙋‍♀️