PDX Dining Options Near AS Concourse
Jan 22, 2020, 11:38 am
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PDX Dining Options Near AS Concourse
Tired of Capers, and since we can't use our Priority Pass there anymore anyway, looking for something different. However, we'd have to go out of Security and come back in - have never done that on a layover - not a big deal? We have a 3 hour layover so plenty of time, I think.
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Jan 22, 2020, 11:46 am
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Tired of Capers, and since we can't use our Priority Pass there anymore anyway, looking for something different. However, we'd have to go out of Security and come back in - have never done that on a layover - not a big deal? We have a 3 hour layover so plenty of time, I think.
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Jan 22, 2020, 11:57 am
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Tired of Capers, and since we can't use our Priority Pass there anymore anyway, looking for something different. However, we'd have to go out of Security and come back in - have never done that on a layover - not a big deal? We have a 3 hour layover so plenty of time, I think.
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Jan 22, 2020, 12:00 pm
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Tired of Capers, and since we can't use our Priority Pass there anymore anyway, looking for something different. However, we'd have to go out of Security and come back in - have never done that on a layover - not a big deal? We have a 3 hour layover so plenty of time, I think.
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Any other place to eat that is a step up from faster food?
Not that I'd recommend it, but you could probably go to into Portland and eat breakfast with a 3-hour layover. More than enough time to head out of security for sure.
Jan 22, 2020, 12:08 pm
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Jan 22, 2020, 12:16 pm
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if an afternoon/early evening layover, ParkStone Wood Kitchen and Taps at Cascade Station (one stop east on MAX, or use the hotel shuttle for Hyatt Place or Aloft) is a good option
Jan 22, 2020, 12:20 pm
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Even if you only had 90 minutes, you’d have plenty of time to leave, eat, and re-clear security. I’ve always found Beaches to be okay, but nothing special. Here’s a link to a nice review of PDX food options (updated last November): https://pdx.eater.com/2016/5/24/1176...estaurants-pdx
Jan 22, 2020, 12:23 pm
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Jan 22, 2020, 12:26 pm
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Jan 22, 2020, 12:41 pm
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Amex-tied PP cards stopped offering the restaurant benefit across the board. PP cards tied to Chase (and perhaps other) issued credit cards still have the restaurant benefit and I used it last at Capers back in December. I have not heard of Capers unilaterally not accepting the cards anymore. Only other Capers news I am aware of is https://www.doctorofcredit.com/caper...ing-new-rules/
Jan 22, 2020, 12:47 pm
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Yep, I did exactly this late last year after an extended (6h ish) PDX layover that would have enabled me to take the MAX into downtown was cut short due to a delayed LAX departure. Pretty good food and a lot of beverage choices on tap.
Jan 22, 2020, 12:55 pm
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Am I the only one who initially thought this thread was about a bReach in PDX security?? Lol....with that said, 3 hours is more than enough time to eat Beaches, especially if you have pre-check.
Jan 22, 2020, 1:01 pm
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Thanks, guys. Yes, we have an Amex-tied PP. I don't think we want to leave the premises completely, the other place I was considering was the Country Cat, but I'll take a look at that link in #8 . Our Precheck is totally random, sometimes we get it, sometimes we don't.