American Express introduced the Dining For 2 concept last year. This concept has replaced the previous dining credit. Platinum members could get € 300,- dining credit per year, regardless at what time of the year and at what restaurant in the Experience App they spent it. The Dining For 2 concept works a bit different. In this article, I’ll explain how the concept works.
About Dining For 2
Unlike the freedom of spent with the dining credit, the Dining For 2 concept doesn’t allow you to spend the € 300,- at any time of the year. Instead, Amex decides which month you’re invited. The rounds for 2026 are as follows:
- February 1 through February 28
- June 1 through June 30
- October 1 through October 31
These rounds are different from those in 2025. You can still choose your preferred restaurant in the Experience App or by visiting the American Express website. Picture below was taken at Ledeboer in Almelo during my dinner there a few months ago.
It’s recommended to make your reservation on time as some restaurants have limited availability at certain times. You can spend a maximum of € 100,- per restaurant. Everything over this amount is at your own charge. It also has to be said that drinks are usually not included.
My Experience With Dining for 2
So far I had a great experience with Dining For 2. Although, this depends on the restaurant. I visited 3 restaurants last year. Voilà in Groningen, Proefverlof in Leeuwarden and Ledeboer in Almelo. The latter was the best one in my opinion. Below are some pictures of the dishes.
Dining For 2 instead of the previous dining credit can be a good thing. However, it only works if you take fully advantage of it. Moreover, you’re less free in the moment when you want to go for dinner. I also personally heard from American Express many people forgot about it. I’d prefer to be more flexible in the moment of having the dinner rather than being invited in a specific month. Apart from that, I’d still recommend the card because of the Dining for 2 concept.
Bottom Line
The Dining For 2 concept has replaced the previous dining credit of American Express. This year, the first round will take place in February. You can choose the restaurants within the Experience App. To take advantage of the dining credit, you need to sign up for the American Express Platinum Card. The Dining For 2 concept is, in my opinion, still a great benefit of the Platinum Card.
