Originally Posted by Open Jaw

If you can get them to give you two bills, then I see no problem with your plan. One time I had to wait to be seated so I hung out at the bar. I had to pay the bar bill before being seated and then I had a second bill for my meal and any extra drinks. I put both bills on the same CC and earned two dines that night towards the 11 dines needed for VIP. I even think I had to fill out two surveys as well, but I am not 100% sure on that..

Or you could just go the bar in the restaurant before you sit down to eat and pay for one with one card and dinner with another.

Let us know what happens. Good luck!