{"id":40080,"date":"2024-06-20T12:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=40080"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:58:43","slug":"dining-rewards-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/shopping\/dining-rewards-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginners Guide To Using Dining Programs for Easy Points and Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dining programs are a great way to earn extra points and miles whenever you eat out. Unlike many of the most lucrative ways to earn points, dining rewards programs require almost no effort. You can pick a program, register the card you'll use to pay at restaurants, and watch the points pile up.<\/p>\n<p>While this strategy isn\u2019t likely to account for a huge percentage of the points you earn, a family that spends around $500 per month at restaurants could easily earn enough rewards for a domestic one-way ticket \u2014 or even a round trip with a clever redemption. Don't sleep on the value here!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our complete guide to top dining rewards programs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_Do_Dining_Programs_Work\">How Do Dining Programs Work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Airline_Dining_Programs\">Airline Dining Programs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#American_Airlines_AAdvantage_Dining\">American Airlines AAdvantage Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Alaska_Airlines_Mileage_Plan_Dining\">Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_Air_Lines_SkyMiles_Dining\">Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hawaiian_Airlines\">Hawaiian Airlines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JetBlue_TrueBlue_Dining\">JetBlue TrueBlue Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Airlines_Rapid_Rewards_Dining\">Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Spirit_Airlines_Free_Spirit_Dining\">Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_Airlines_MileagePlus_Dining\">United Airlines MileagePlus Dining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hotel_Dining_Programs\">Hotel Dining Programs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Caesars_Rewards_Dining\">Caesars Rewards Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Honors_Dining\">Hilton Honors Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Bonvoy_Eat_Around_Town\">Marriott Bonvoy Eat Around Town<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cash-BackFinancial_Services_Programs\">Cash-Back\/Financial Services Programs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Chase_Dining\">Chase Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bilt_Dining\">Bilt Dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Dosh\">Dosh<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Rakuten\">Rakuten<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Notable_Dining_Programs\">Other Notable Dining Programs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Shell_Fuel_Rewards\">Shell Fuel Rewards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Maximize_Your_Dining_Earnings\">How to Maximize Your Dining Earnings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"How_do_Dining_Programs_Work\"><span id=\"How_Do_Dining_Programs_Work\">How Do Dining Programs Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dining programs earn a commission from participating restaurants when they refer customers to these restaurants. The programs then send a portion of their revenue back to members in the form of points or miles. Most programs in this guide track your spending via a registered credit card. When you use a card you've added to your profile to pay at a restaurant in the network, you'll automatically earn miles or points.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, dining programs are among the easiest ways to earn extra points. You don\u2019t need to keep track of anything!<\/p>\n<p>You can sign up for a program, register your credit card, and get extra points with (almost) every meal. But, even if you don\u2019t plan your meals specifically for the rewards, you\u2019ll still automatically pick up extra points if you dine at a restaurant in the network.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124425\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124425 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Micheile-Henderson-Unsplash-food-truck-featured.png\" alt=\"a line of customers at a food truck\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Micheile-Henderson-Unsplash-food-truck-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Micheile-Henderson-Unsplash-food-truck-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Micheile-Henderson-Unsplash-food-truck-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Micheile-Henderson-Unsplash-food-truck-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Micheile Henderson\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"Airlines\"><span id=\"Airline_Dining_Programs\">Airline Dining Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several airlines offer dining programs that award miles for meals. Even better, some programs offer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/dining-rewards-new-member-bonus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">new member bonuses<\/a> on the first visit to a participating restaurant.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"American_Airlines\"><span id=\"American_Airlines_AAdvantage_Dining\">American Airlines AAdvantage Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/aadvantage-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines AAdvantage Dining<\/a> has plenty of participating restaurants. How many AAdvantage miles you'll earn per dollar spent depends on your membership level. The three levels are Basic member, Select member, and VIP member, which earn according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic member:<\/strong> Earn 1X AAdvantage miles per $1 spent if you opt out of receiving emails\u00a0from AAdvantage Dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select member:<\/strong> Earn 3X AAdvantage miles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails from AAdvantage Dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP member: <\/strong>Earn 5X AAdvantage miles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails and have already completed 11 qualifying transactions in the calendar year. VIP Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualified transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/80\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17306 lazyload\" title=\"American dining program\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-American.jpg\" alt=\"logo for American Airlines AAdvantage Dining\" width=\"600\" height=\"80\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-American.jpg 874w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-American-300x40.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Select restaurants may cap the miles you can earn on one visit. However, AAdvantage Dining doesn't limit the miles you can earn overall through the program. You'll find similar language and restrictions in most dining programs.<\/p>\n<p>For a deeper dive into this unique way to earn AA miles, check out our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/aadvantage-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to AAdvantage Dining<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h3 id=\"Alaska_Airlines\"><span id=\"Alaska_Airlines_Mileage_Plan_Dining\">Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alaska's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mileageplan.rewardsnetwork.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Mileage Plan Dining<\/a> is similar to AA's program. Alaska Airlines' version also has three membership levels where you'll earn at different rates. Each level earns valuable Mileage Plan miles as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic member:<\/strong> Earn 1X Alaska miles per $2 spent if you opt out of receiving emails from Mileage Plan Dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select member: <\/strong>Earn 3X Alaska miles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails from Mileage Plan Dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP member:\u00a0<\/strong>Earn 5X Alaska miles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails and have already completed 11 qualifying transactions in the calendar year. VIP Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualifying transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/116\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17308 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"Alaska MileagePlan logo saying &quot;earn miles with every meal&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"116\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Alaska.jpg 628w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Alaska-300x58.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Delta_Airlines\"><span id=\"Delta_Air_Lines_SkyMiles_Dining\">Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delta also has its own dining program, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesdining.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyMiles Dining<\/a>, bearing three membership levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Member: <\/strong>Earn 1X Delta SkyMiles per $2 spent if you opt out of receiving emails from SkyMiles Dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select member:<\/strong> Earn 3X Delta SkyMiles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails from SkyMiles Dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP member: <\/strong><del><\/del>Earn 5X Delta SkyMiles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails and have already completed 11 qualifying transactions in the calendar year. VIP Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualifying transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/72\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17309 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Delta.jpg\" alt=\"Delta Dining Program logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"72\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Delta.jpg 937w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Delta-300x36.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Hawaiian_Airlines\"><span id=\"Hawaiian_Airlines\">Hawaiian Airlines<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hawaiian Airlines does not have its own unique dining program. Instead, it has a &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiianairlines.com\/merchant-partners\" rel=\"noopener\">Marketplace<\/a>&#8221; \u2014 a collection of retailers and restaurants. Here is the alphabetical <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/partners.hawaiianairlines.com\/PartnerDirectory.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">directory of Hawaiian merchant partners<\/a> that earn extra miles, which you can filter by category and choosing &#8220;food and beverage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While not every restaurant listed returns the same amount of miles, most partners in Hawaii return 2X or 4X miles per dollar spent with no requirements or restrictions. Partners outside Hawaii typically advertise 2.5X bonus miles per dollar spent, but many require paying with the <a data-ccid=\"4048166\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/HawaiianAirlinesWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hawaiian Airlines<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> to unlock the bonus earnings.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/154\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40418 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hawaiian_miles_marketplace-e1573312614850-1024x263.png\" alt=\"Hawaiian Airlines logo for rewards marketplace\" width=\"600\" height=\"154\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hawaiian_miles_marketplace-e1573312614850-1024x263.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hawaiian_miles_marketplace-e1573312614850-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hawaiian_miles_marketplace-e1573312614850-768x198.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hawaiian_miles_marketplace-e1573312614850.png 1559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On a positive note, you may be able to stack this program with another dining program, given that it doesn't appear to have any ties to Rewards Network (which runs most other dining programs).<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048166\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Hawaiian Airlines<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/140515c9-6c0d-482f-baa2-8c6d956aa47c.jpg\" width= \"150\" alt=\"Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"4048166\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/HawaiianAirlinesWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Hawaiian Airlines<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Hawaiian Airlines<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> earns 3X miles on eligible Hawaiian Airlines purchases, 2X miles on gas, dining, and grocery store purchases, and 1X miles on all other purchases. A unique benefit is the one-time 50% off companion discount for roundtrip travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines. Cardholders also enjoy a free checked bag on Hawaiian Airlines flights, adding value for regular travelers. With its focused rewards on airline purchases and related categories, this card is tailored for maximizing benefits from travel with Hawaiian Airlines.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles on eligible Hawaiian Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2x miles on gas, dining and grocery store purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>1X miles on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/HawaiianCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3 id=\"JetBlue_Airways\"><span id=\"JetBlue_TrueBlue_Dining\">JetBlue TrueBlue Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truebluedining.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">TrueBlue Dining<\/a> is simpler than the previous programs we've discussed since it only has two membership levels. Unfortunately, there's no VIP level in JetBlue's program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 1X TrueBlue points per $1 spent at a participating location if you opt out of receiving emails from\u00a0TrueBlue Dining.<\/li>\n<li>Members earn 3X TrueBlue points per $1 spent at a participating location if you opt in to receiving emails from TrueBlue Dining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/192\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17310 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-JetBlue.jpg\" alt=\"JetBlue Dining Program\" width=\"600\" height=\"192\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-JetBlue.jpg 362w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-JetBlue-300x96.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Southwest_Airlines\"><span id=\"Southwest_Airlines_Rapid_Rewards_Dining\">Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidrewardsdining.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest\u2019s Rapid Rewards Dining<\/a> is an excellent way to collect Rapid Rewards points. Here's a breakdown of how you can earn miles through the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 1X Rapid Rewards points per $2 spent at a participating location if you opt out of receiving emails from Rapid Rewards Dining.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 3X Rapid Rewards points per $1 spent at a participating location if you opt in to receiving emails from Rapid Rewards Dining.\n<ul>\n<li>Plus, you can earn an additional 10 Rapid Rewards points for each dining review you leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/129\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17311 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Southwest.jpg\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards restaurant program logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"129\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Southwest.jpg 667w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Southwest-300x64.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Rapid Rewards Dining offers additional bonus points for hitting milestones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidrewardsdining.com\/Earn\/first-step-bonus\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>First Step Bonus<\/u><\/a>:<\/strong> Earn a one-time bonus of 500 points\u00a0after you've earned 1,500 points from dining and completing reviews.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidrewardsdining.com\/Earn\/thank-you-bonus\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Thank You Bonus<\/u><\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 300 bonus points\u00a0for each subsequent 1,000 points you accrue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can earn the First Step and Thank You bonuses even if you choose not to opt-in to receiving Rapid Rewards Dining emails.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Spirit_Airlines\"><span id=\"Spirit_Airlines_Free_Spirit_Dining\">Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not to be outdone by its competitors, Spirit Airlines\u00a0has its own program called\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freespiritdining.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Spirit Dining<\/a>. The program is very similar to other airlines\u2019 programs, featuring three earning levels dependent on your use of the program and how much information you share:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic member:<\/strong> Earn 1X Free Spirit points per $2 spent if you opt out of receiving emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select member: <\/strong>Earn 3X\u00a0Free Spirit points per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP member:<\/strong> Earn 5X Free Spirit points per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails from Free Spirit Dining and have completed 11 qualifying transactions in the calendar year. VIP Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualifying transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/139\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17313 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Spirit.jpg\" alt=\"Free Spirit Dining logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"139\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Spirit.jpg 616w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-Spirit-300x70.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"United_Airlines\"><span id=\"United_Airlines_MileagePlus_Dining\">United Airlines MileagePlus Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dining.mileageplus.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines MileagePlus Dining<\/a> runs through Rewards Network, meaning the structure is similar to most of the other airline programs. After you join and link a card, you can earn MileagePlus miles at the following rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic member: <\/strong>Earn 1X MileagePlus miles per $2 spent if you opt out of receiving emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select member: <\/strong>Earn 3X\u00a0miles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP member: <\/strong>Earn 5X MileagePlus award miles per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails from MileagePlus Dining and have completed 11 qualifying transactions in the calendar year. VIP Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualifying transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/309\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17312 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dining-Rewards-Program-United.jpg\" alt=\"United Airlines MileagePlus Dining logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"309\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Hotel\"><span id=\"Hotel_Dining_Programs\">Hotel Dining Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like many airlines, hotels also offer bonus miles for dining out. And depending on the program you sign up for, you may be able to collect a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/dining-rewards-new-member-bonus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">new member bonus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Caesar_s_Rewards\"><span id=\"Caesars_Rewards_Dining\">Caesars Rewards Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caesars.com\/myrewards\/partners\/caesars-rewards-dining\" rel=\"noopener\">Caesars Rewards Dining<\/a> program varies from the others since it has two levels based on whether you are a credit card holder or not:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn one Reward Credit per dollar spent at participating restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>Register your <strong>Caesars Rewards Visa<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> card<\/strong> and earn 4X Reward Credits at participating restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/148\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40422 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caesars_rewards_dining-e1572660805990-1024x253.png\" alt=\"Casears Rewards Dining logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"148\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caesars_rewards_dining-e1572660805990-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caesars_rewards_dining-e1572660805990-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caesars_rewards_dining-e1572660805990-768x190.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Hilton_Honors\"><span id=\"Hilton_Honors_Dining\">Hilton Honors Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiltonhonorsdining.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors Dining<\/a> program offers varying levels of rewards depending on your interaction level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic members: <\/strong>Earn 2X Hilton Honors bonus points per $1 spent if you opt out of receiving emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select members: <\/strong>Earn 5X bonus points per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP members: <\/strong>Earn 8X bonus points per $1 spent if you opt in to receiving emails and have completed 11 qualifying transactions in the calendar year. VIP Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualifying transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/139\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40419 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hilton_honors_dining-e1573312719805.png\" alt=\"Hilton Honors Dining logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"139\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hilton_honors_dining-e1573312719805.png 868w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hilton_honors_dining-e1573312719805-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hilton_honors_dining-e1573312719805-768x178.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These rates look better at face value than many airline earning rates. However, note that one Hilton point is generally worth less than one airline mile. On average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/hilton\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem Hilton points for 0.61\u00a2 apiece<\/a>. Thus, the 2X and 5X earning rates aren't that impressive.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Marriott_Bonvoy\"><span id=\"Marriott_Bonvoy_Eat_Around_Town\">Marriott Bonvoy Eat Around Town<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/marriott-bonvoy\/eat-around-town\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy Eat Around Town program<\/a> lets members can earn the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-status-holding Marriott Bonvoy members will receive 4X Marriott Bonvoy points per $1 spent.<\/li>\n<li>Members holding <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonvoy elite status<\/a> \u2014 Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite \u2014 will earn 6X points per $1 spent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/148\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40424 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/marriott_eat_around_town-e1573312671454-1024x253.png\" alt=\"Marriott Eat Around Town logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"148\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/marriott_eat_around_town-e1573312671454-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/marriott_eat_around_town-e1573312671454-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/marriott_eat_around_town-e1573312671454-768x190.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is no limit to the total number of points you can earn. However, be aware that restaurants may have individual limits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Cashback_Financial_Services\"><span id=\"Cash-BackFinancial_Services_Programs\">Cash-Back\/Financial Services Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Chase_Dining\">Chase Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Dining portal<\/a> made its debut in late 2020. Chase Sapphire, Freedom, and Ink\u00a0cardholders can use <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dining.chase.com\/?ai=890051068\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase's Tock-powered site<\/a> to order takeout, delivery, and make reservations with thousands of restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>You can pay by redeeming points, or you can make your purchase using your Chase card and earn points instead. Additionally, <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=02e076ba5f8d6365226184530a95a0437&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) cardholders can earn 3X points on dining worldwide. Unfortunately, bonuses earnings of this caliber don't extend to other cards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166686\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/383\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166686 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining.png\" alt=\"Chase Dining landing page\" width=\"900\" height=\"383\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining.png 2526w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining-1536x653.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tock-Dining-2048x871.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Chase<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Bilt_Dining\">Bilt Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Dining<\/a> is a growing program that awards <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a> points on purchases at thousands of participating restaurants. Members can bank up to 10 points per dollar spent through Bilt Dining \u2014 or sometimes more if there's a favorable <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-rent-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rent Day promotion<\/a>. The points you'll earn depends on multiplier indicated in the Bilt app. But to earn, you'll need to link a card to your Bilt wallet or make your purchase with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/bilt-rewards\/new-card-details\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-cardless\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CardArt-BiltBlueCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bilt Blue Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Bilt Blue Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> $100 of Bilt Cash when you apply and get approved.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Bilt Blue Card' data-ccid=\"260\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BiltBlueCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 1X points on rent and mortgage payments<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points + 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CardArt-BiltObsidianCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bilt Obsidian Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Bilt Obsidian Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> $200 of Bilt Cash when you apply and get approved<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Bilt Obsidian Card' data-ccid=\"259\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BiltObsidianCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 1X points on rent and mortgage payments<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points + 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on your choice of grocery (up to $25K\/year) or dining. Your 3X category choice remains in effect for the entire calendar year.<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on travel<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CardArt-BiltPalladiumCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bilt Palladium Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Bilt Palladium Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 3 months + $300 of Bilt Cash.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Bilt Palladium Card' data-ccid=\"212\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BiltPalladiumCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$495 <\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 1X points on rent and mortgage payments<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points + 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Originally, Bilt Dining restaurants were limited to big cities. The recent expansion of Neighborhood Dining means you can earn Bilt Points at restaurants closer to you, which means even more opportunities to earn points without going out of your way to do so.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Dosh\"><span id=\"Dosh\">Dosh<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can earn cash rewards on dining purchases with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dosh.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Dosh<\/a> mobile app. Once you've loaded the cards you intend to pay with, pick a restaurant listed on the map and earn a percentage back in cash. There is no fixed amount, but a quick survey will show that most restaurants range between 3% and 5%. Even though this is part of Rewards Network, some purchases may stack with airline or hotel dining programs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Rakuten\"><span id=\"Rakuten\">Rakuten<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may know <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/shopping\/rakuten-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rakuten<\/a> as an online shopping portal. However, you can also use it to earn rewards for dining out. You can also choose to earn American Express Membership Rewards points instead of cash back if you have a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">credit card that earns Amex points<\/a>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/food-restaurants\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to view the venues offering cash back or Amex points for dining.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166687\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/473\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166687 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining.png\" alt=\"Rakuten offer for Subway\" width=\"900\" height=\"473\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining.png 2308w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining-1536x807.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rakuten-Dining-2048x1075.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Rakuten<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"Other_Programs\"><span id=\"Other_Notable_Dining_Programs\">Other Notable Dining Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dining programs are a dime a dozen. However, the juice isn't always worth the squeeze, as some rewards are generally lackluster. Other programs, such as Shell Fuel Rewards, are worth a look.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Shell_Fuel_Rewards\"><span id=\"Shell_Fuel_Rewards\">Shell Fuel Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you aren't already saving in one of the other programs and would like to earn discounts on gas, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuelrewards.com\/dining\" rel=\"noopener\">Shell Fuel Rewards program<\/a> is another alternative. Earn a 10\u00a2-per-gallon discount (on up to 20 gallons) for every $50 spent dining out. You can add to your earnings by linking one of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">top cards for spending at restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since Shell limits fill-up discounts to 20 gallons, your maximum discount here is $2 (10\u00a2 per gallon x 20 gallons). This equates to a 4% return on spending ($2 divided by the $50 spent to earn it). While not a fantastic return compared to other programs, it's better than nothing.<\/p>\n<p>Before signing up for Fuel Rewards, it's worth familiarizing yourself with the terms and conditions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dine at our participating restaurants and pay with a linked Mastercard, Visa, or American Express card.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 10\u00a2\/gal for every $50 you spend across all participating restaurants, bars, and clubs.<\/li>\n<li>Rewards earned while dining out will be posted to your account within ten days.<\/li>\n<li>To earn Fuel Rewards savings while dining out, you must opt-in to receive emails about participating restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>The Dining program is powered by Rewards Network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Maximize_Your_Dining_Earnings\">How to Maximize Your Dining Earnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some final tips for getting the most out of dining programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Link your best credit card(s) for earning points at restaurants.<\/strong> The points you earn from dining programs stack with the points you already earn through your credit card. You can earn 4X-5X points with every dining purchase just by paying with the right card. Maximize by using a card like the <a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick one or two programs and let the points earning work on autopilot.<\/strong> For most travelers, these points will complement other earnings. If you truly want to maximize your return, check for new member sign-up bonuses and create each new account when there are extra points for joining and meeting a modest spending requirement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know which credit card you have registered with each program.<\/strong> Rewards Network manages most dining programs. You can only register the same credit card for one Rewards Network dining program at a time, so it isn't possible to add the same card to all the programs and stack your earnings. Instead, register a different card with each program and know which is which if you want to maximize your rewards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use dining points to stop miles from expiring.<\/strong> You can use dining programs to earn miles in programs you infrequently use. This can be a useful method to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/loyalty-program-expiration-policies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">stop your miles from expiring<\/a>. If you have miles to protect but don't generate account activity from flying or credit card spending, you may be able to reset your expiration date with points earned from dining programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan to set up an account with multiple dining programs, be sure to review our post on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best rewards cards for restaurants and dining<\/a>. Register each card with a dining program, and your next trip will be in reach before you know it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dining programs are a great way to earn extra points and miles whenever you eat out. Unlike many of the most lucrative ways to earn points, dining rewards programs require almost no effort. You can pick a program, register your rewards card you&#8217;ll use to pay at restaurants, and watch the points pile up. 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