Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
If you have a PP restaurant in your home airport it's extremely valuable (assuming you have restaurant access). Note that you can use it on arrival as well as departure. I got great value at SFO when I lived there.
Except for a few very good lounges, even average restaurant food is going to be better than lounge food.
Be aware that if you get Priority Pass Select via AmEx Platinum, the restaurant benefit is not available to you.