I wouldn't really go out of my way to eat in one of the restaurants on the list, but there are a couple of local ones that we go to, and knowing they are on one list or another means I will pay with one card or the other to get the miles.

It's not worth sitting down with the book and a mapping program to maximize your dining, but if there is a good place you are eating at anyways, then you may as well be sure you are using the right card for the benefits. The airline programs are usually free, so you don't lose anything.