Over the past few years, we have seen a number of domestic and international airport restaurants join the Priority Pass lounge network. This is an exciting trend if you are a Priority Pass member, as these restaurants offer substantial credits that allow you to dine for free during your travels.
Traveling for Miles reports that Priority Pass has added a new restaurant at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Kafe Kalik. The restaurant, which specializes in Caribbean fare, is the first Priority Pass option in the airport, located in Terminal 4's G Concourse.
Kafe Kalik Information
- The restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. There are no restrictions on Priority Pass members.
- Located in Terminal 4, Concourse G, after security near gate G6. Terminals 3 & 4 are connected airside so this is a good option if you are departing out of either terminal.
- Priority Pass members will receive $28 toward the purchase of any meal and/or drinks.
- You can register one guest and will receive $56 total credit towards the purchase of a meal and/or drinks with a guest.
- Any remaining balance can not be used towards gratuity.
- You will need a Boarding Pass with confirmed same-day travel to take advantage of the credits. However, there is no requirement the boarding pass be for an outbound flight.
- You can find the restaurant's general menu here, though the offering at the airport might vary.
How to Get Priority Pass Membership
The easiest way to become a Priority Pass member is by holding some premium credit cards. However, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is your best bet as cards issued from American Express do not include these restaurants as a part of Priority Pass membership.
Learn more about the *chase sapphire reserve*.
Thrifty Tip: Curious what other restaurants you have access to with your Priority Pass membership? See our full guide to the restaurants you can access with Priority Pass membership here.
| Credit Card | Number of Guests With Free Access | Number of Lounge Visits | Card Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Card | Unlimited | Unlimited | $395 |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | 2 | Unlimited | $550 |
| Platinum Card® from American Express | 2 | Unlimited | $695 (see rates & fees) |
| The Business Platinum Card® from American Express | 2 | Unlimited | $595 or $695 if application is received on/after 1/13/22 (see rates & fees) |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card | 2 | Unlimited | $450 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card | 2 | Unlimited | $450 (see rates & fees) |
| U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card | 2 | Unlimited | $400 |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card | Passes can be used for guests | 10 per year | $95 (see rates & fees) |
| Hilton Honors American Express Business Card | Passes can be used for guests | 10 per year | $95 (see rates & fees) |
Bottom Line
It's great to see Priority Pass continue to add more restaurants as a part of program membership. They seem to be adding options at many airports without a traditional lounge option as is the case here. This is just another way to justify the annual fee on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card, as the restaurant credit alone will save you a ton of money on dining.
I have heard that the AMEX PP membership does not include the restaurants. Do you know anything about that?
That is correct. As of August 1, 2019, Priority Pass memberships issued from American Express cards no longer include restaurant credits. You can read more below:
https://thriftytraveler.com/amex-priority-pass-restaurant-access/
I’ve been doing some research on this issue, trying to find my best options, which is how I came across your article. Barclay’s Luxury Cards, Black and Gold levels, both come with the benefit of a Priority Pass Membership.
Glad you found us! If you are looking or a card that offers Priority Pass with restaurant credits, you will be hard-pressed to find a better option than the Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can read our full post on the card below.
https://thriftytraveler.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-travel-card/