Originally Posted by
gleam
No destination fee at this one and a SUA gets you the Atelier King Suite. The restaurant here is run by Aaron Bludorn, a prominent Houston chef.
Aaron (and his wife Victoria,
née Pappas, of the Pappas family of restauranteurs) have 3 concepts in addition to Perseid at the St. Augustine. I've eaten at all 4 and they are excellent, if pricey. Given that Perseid is likely not owned or operated by the St. Augustine, I'd confirm spend on meals there earns points before assuming it does and then being disappointed.