A couple of months ago, the American Express Platinum Card® underwent a massive refresh, boosting its annual value to over $3,500 in perks. The annual fee also jumped to $895 (see rates and fees).
Most of the refreshed benefits are geared toward luxury travel and high-end lifestyle perks. But if you’re a foodie there are also some sneaky little upgrades worth getting excited about.
My wife’s a foodie. The kind who’ll wait four hours for a TikTok-famous taco stand and somehow turn every weekend into a restaurant crawl. So when we saw these new Platinum Card® perks roll out, she immediately started plotting how to use every last one.
1. $400 Resy Credit for dining at top restaurants
Amex and Resy didn’t just extend their partnership — they turned the dial up to 11.
Platinum Card® Members now get up to $400 in Resy dining credits each year, dished out as $100 in statement credits per calendar quarter.
It applies to eligible purchases at over 10,000 U.S. Resy restaurants, so you’re not limited to fine dining or prix fixe spots.
Right now, my wife’s got her eye on a Resy listed spot called Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen in Eagle Rock — she’s heard nothing but rave reviews. If we can time it right and let our Resy credit pick up the tab, that’s the type of meal I don’t mind driving to the valley for.
Note: Enrollment is required to activate the Resy perks. It’s a one-time action, so after enrollment the credits will apply automatically after you use the card at an eligible spot. Terms apply.
2. $200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit
Most folks already know about the $200 annual Uber Cash ($15/month plus a $20 bonus in December). But many mistakenly assume it’s only good for rides. Nope! It can be used toward Uber Eats orders too.
New in 2025, there’s a second layer to the perk: $120 in annual Uber One membership credits.
Uber One gives you $0 delivery fee on eligible food, grocery, and convenience orders, plus up to 10% off eligible deliveries and pickups. Which makes those Sunday morning bagel runs or Tuesday-night Thai cravings a whole lot easier to justify.
One night, my wife and I were way too lazy to make dinner and ended up using our Uber Cash to order pho from our favorite spot — and dumplings from a late-night dim sum place nearby. Both orders showed up at exactly the same time, with zero delivery fees. Total win after a long workday.
Activation required. To activate: Add your Platinum Card® to your Uber Wallet and enroll in Uber One. Then use your credits each month before they expire. Terms apply.
3. Amex Offers = bonus points and foodie cash back
Still one of the most overlooked perks: Amex Offers.
Inside the Amex mobile app or website, you’ll find a rotating list of offers. These are things like cash back or bonus points at local bakeries, upscale restaurants, food delivery services, gourmet grocers, and more.
Offers change pretty frequently, and they are tailored to your spending habits and location. I’ve seen everything from $20 off a $100 meal to extra points at my local coffee shop. You just have to tap “Add to Card” before making your purchase.
Bonus tip: The Platinum Card® also includes Walmart+ membership, which gets you free grocery delivery on orders over $35 from your local store. Terms apply. Perfect for foodies who stock up at home as much as they dine out.
Make the most of your Platinum Card® perks
Most people assume travel cards are only good for lounge access and hotel upgrades. But foodies know better — the Platinum Card® has a whole other flavor.
To justify the $895 annual fee, you’ve got to sniff out every perk, from big-ticket dining credits to surprise savings on your next takeout order. Because let’s be real — great food always tastes better when Amex is picking up part of the tab.