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Lounges (available to all Priority Pass memberships)
China Airlines lounge: Concourse A, after security, turn left and take the lift to Level 4
The Club at SFO: Terminal 1, near gate B3 (not open)
Golden Gate lounge: Concourse A, after security, turn left and take the lift to Level 4
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse: Concourse A, after security, turn left and take the lift to Level 5
Restaurants (not available to Priority Pass memberships provided with A) any American Express account or B) most Capital One accounts.)
Lark Creek Grill: Terminal 2, past security, on the right
Mustard Bar & Grill: Concourse G , near gate G3
SF Giants Clubhouse: Terminal 3, near gate F13
Yankee Pier: Terminal 3, near gate F4
China Airlines lounge: Concourse A, after security, turn left and take the lift to Level 4
The Club at SFO: Terminal 1, near gate B3 (not open)
Golden Gate lounge: Concourse A, after security, turn left and take the lift to Level 4
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse: Concourse A, after security, turn left and take the lift to Level 5
Restaurants (not available to Priority Pass memberships provided with A) any American Express account or B) most Capital One accounts.)
Lark Creek Grill: Terminal 2, past security, on the right
Mustard Bar & Grill: Concourse G , near gate G3
SF Giants Clubhouse: Terminal 3, near gate F13
Yankee Pier: Terminal 3, near gate F4
San Francisco (SFO) - Priority Pass lounges and options
Aug 7, 2018, 4:00 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 137
PP lounge at SFO
I have an upcoming trip with United from SFO to PVG in a few weeks. I will depart at gate 93 at International Terminal, Concourse G, SFO .
The PP site indicates the following for the Air France KLM lounge: Flights departing from Concourse A only.
(1)Does that mean I can't access this PP lounge this time? I appreciate if someone can share his/her experience including the approximate date.
(2)If I can access it, how much time do I need to allow to walk between the lounge and gate 93? Do I have to pass security check again?
Thanks a lot.
The PP site indicates the following for the Air France KLM lounge: Flights departing from Concourse A only.
(1)Does that mean I can't access this PP lounge this time? I appreciate if someone can share his/her experience including the approximate date.
(2)If I can access it, how much time do I need to allow to walk between the lounge and gate 93? Do I have to pass security check again?
Thanks a lot.
Aug 7, 2018, 8:12 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SJC / DPS
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Posts: 1,756
I have an upcoming trip with United from SFO to PVG in a few weeks. I will depart at gate 93 at International Terminal, Concourse G, SFO .
The PP site indicates the following for the Air France KLM lounge: Flights departing from Concourse A only.
(1)Does that mean I can't access this PP lounge this time? I appreciate if someone can share his/her experience including the approximate date.
(2)If I can access it, how much time do I need to allow to walk between the lounge and gate 93? Do I have to pass security check again?
Thanks a lot.
The PP site indicates the following for the Air France KLM lounge: Flights departing from Concourse A only.
(1)Does that mean I can't access this PP lounge this time? I appreciate if someone can share his/her experience including the approximate date.
(2)If I can access it, how much time do I need to allow to walk between the lounge and gate 93? Do I have to pass security check again?
Thanks a lot.
Yes, you’ll have access with a SFO-PVG UA boarding pass provided the lounge isn’t full.
It’s about a 10-15 minute walk from your concourse and yes you’ll have to clear security again. Without CLEAR or PreCheck expect a 20 min wait at both ends for security at peak times.
Aug 13, 2018, 9:26 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 137
My post directly above yours details it all.
Yes, you’ll have access with a SFO-PVG UA boarding pass provided the lounge isn’t full.
It’s about a 10-15 minute walk from your concourse and yes you’ll have to clear security again. Without CLEAR or PreCheck expect a 20 min wait at both ends for security at peak times.
Sep 1, 2018, 3:49 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 619
I have PP Select through my Chase Sapphire Reserve, and will be transiting through SFO soon. I see on the PP app that in addition to the AF/KLM Lounge in Intl Term A, there are a couple of restaurants listed in Terminal 3 (Yankee Pier and SF Giants Clubhouse). Does anyone have any familiarity with using PP at these restaurants?
Sep 1, 2018, 4:35 pm
#20
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I have PP Select through my Chase Sapphire Reserve, and will be transiting through SFO soon. I see on the PP app that in addition to the AF/KLM Lounge in Intl Term A, there are a couple of restaurants listed in Terminal 3 (Yankee Pier and SF Giants Clubhouse). Does anyone have any familiarity with using PP at these restaurants?
Sep 1, 2018, 4:50 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 619
Considering those 2 were added to PP literally this week, I doubt many people have any specific experience yet, but I'd presume it's like every other PP restaurant in the US. Flash your PP card when you sit down, order food, and at the end they swipe your PP card and take $28 per person off the bill.
Can gratuity be included within the $28, or is that completely out-of-pocket?
Sep 1, 2018, 4:59 pm
#22
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Sep 1, 2018, 10:21 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SJC / DPS
Programs: AS G75K, UA Silver
Posts: 1,756
Considering those 2 were added to PP literally this week, I doubt many people have any specific experience yet, but I'd presume it's like every other PP restaurant in the US. Flash your PP card when you sit down, order food, and at the end they swipe your PP card and take $28 per person off the bill.
When the bill came, PP didn’t cover taxes and I was responsible for $0.84 + tip.
Its not exactly a smooth operation yet but I suspect it will get better. Charge was coded as “employee discount” on the receipt.
Sep 9, 2018, 11:08 am
#24
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
Used it at SF Giants clubhouse yesterday. Sat at the bar and mentioned that I was using PP. Guy with the scanner came over and scanned my card and gave the ‘receipt’ to the bartender. I wasn’t hungry so I ordered a $26 half bottle of Moët.
When the bill came, PP didn’t cover taxes and I was responsible for $0.84 + tip.
Its not exactly a smooth operation yet but I suspect it will get better. Charge was coded as “employee discount” on the receipt.
Sep 11, 2018, 12:40 pm
#25
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Berkeley, California
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I was passing through SFO for the labor day weekend and tried both restaurants. As noted, it's $28 at each restaurant, not including tax and tip. In both cases, I had to scan my card in a handheld device. At the Giants Clubhouse, the bartender had me go back to the host stand and get the card scanned first. At Yankee Pier, I scanned after the meal. I wasn't that hungry at the Giants Clubhouse after Yankee Pier, so I just ordered dessert. I also ordered some cookies to go.
In both cases, I tipped as I would had I paid the full bill. Neither restaurant asked to see a boarding pass, so you could probably use this benefit on arrival.
In both cases, I tipped as I would had I paid the full bill. Neither restaurant asked to see a boarding pass, so you could probably use this benefit on arrival.
Sep 12, 2018, 11:19 pm
#26
Join Date: Jul 2000
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I was passing through SFO for the labor day weekend and tried both restaurants. As noted, it's $28 at each restaurant, not including tax and tip. In both cases, I had to scan my card in a handheld device. At the Giants Clubhouse, the bartender had me go back to the host stand and get the card scanned first. At Yankee Pier, I scanned after the meal. I wasn't that hungry at the Giants Clubhouse after Yankee Pier, so I just ordered dessert. I also ordered some cookies to go.
In both cases, I tipped as I would had I paid the full bill. Neither restaurant asked to see a boarding pass, so you could probably use this benefit on arrival.
In both cases, I tipped as I would had I paid the full bill. Neither restaurant asked to see a boarding pass, so you could probably use this benefit on arrival.
Sep 13, 2018, 8:16 am
#27
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Sep 17, 2018, 9:02 pm
#28
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San Francisco Giants Clubhouse/Yankee Pier Review
09/16/2018
2 Adults and a 6 month old.
Yankee Pier was our first stop. We were seated quick around 4:30 pm. Before we ordered I told our waitress we would be using PP she quickly explained we would get $56 off the bill and that she would swipe the PP card after we were finished eating. The restaurant was about 40% full and the food came quick in about 10 min. The service was great! Our waitress joked with us a few times very friendly and she even brought the baby some clam chowder when she seen he was having a hard time with the fries. Overall the food was bland no real flavor at all. But hey it was basically free. We will be going back and trying other items off the menu. They didn't ask for boarding passes and they have to-go boxes. Our total came out to $64.67 - $56 + $15 tip.
San Francisco Giants Clubhouse
When you first walk up tell them you will be using PP since they need to swipe it right there to print a receipt that you give to your waitress. This place was 75% full and we were seated instantly. The atmosphere is great. I can see myself catching a few games here at the bar. The bench seats were comfortable. Service was okay but I understand why because she had so many tables. The food on the other hand was worse than Yankee Pier. It all looked good but bland with no flavor. Next time I will try something else. They didn't ask for boarding passes and they have to-go boxes. Our total came out to $58.63 - $56 + $10 tip.
SFO is my homebase so I'm glad we have other options than the centurion lounge which was packed like always.
2 Adults and a 6 month old.
Yankee Pier was our first stop. We were seated quick around 4:30 pm. Before we ordered I told our waitress we would be using PP she quickly explained we would get $56 off the bill and that she would swipe the PP card after we were finished eating. The restaurant was about 40% full and the food came quick in about 10 min. The service was great! Our waitress joked with us a few times very friendly and she even brought the baby some clam chowder when she seen he was having a hard time with the fries. Overall the food was bland no real flavor at all. But hey it was basically free. We will be going back and trying other items off the menu. They didn't ask for boarding passes and they have to-go boxes. Our total came out to $64.67 - $56 + $15 tip.
San Francisco Giants Clubhouse
When you first walk up tell them you will be using PP since they need to swipe it right there to print a receipt that you give to your waitress. This place was 75% full and we were seated instantly. The atmosphere is great. I can see myself catching a few games here at the bar. The bench seats were comfortable. Service was okay but I understand why because she had so many tables. The food on the other hand was worse than Yankee Pier. It all looked good but bland with no flavor. Next time I will try something else. They didn't ask for boarding passes and they have to-go boxes. Our total came out to $58.63 - $56 + $10 tip.
SFO is my homebase so I'm glad we have other options than the centurion lounge which was packed like always.
Sep 18, 2018, 9:27 am
#29
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YMMV, but we've flown domestically out of SFO a few times over the last six month and have never been denied entering Concourse A (where the KLM lounge is) once we explained to the TSA agent our reason. Also, we've never been turned back at the lounge (every time we've visited has been before noon, even on the weekends).
Sep 18, 2018, 11:57 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 556
Is this probably a bad time to try to get into the lounge with Priority Pass?
