Guide: AMEX Platinum Table for Two free meal benefit

The AMEX Platinum Charge has added a new benefit called Table for Two, which offers cardholders a free meal for two persons at participating restaurants in Singapore, six times a year.

This replaces the S$200 Local Dining credit, which has been discontinued from 1 January 2026 (together with the Entertainment and Fashion credits). The S$200 Overseas Dining credit still remains valid for 2026.

Table for Two is now open for bookings, and in this guide, I’ll explain how the benefit works. 

How does Table for Two work?

How many free meals are cardholders entitled to?

Table for Two offers AMEX Platinum Charge cardholders one complimentary meal for two people, every two months.

The free meal must be consumed during its respective redemption cycle. Be careful about this, because at the time of writing (in January 2026), I did notice that some restaurants were already offering dining dates in March and even April 2026. If you were to book one of these dates, you would not be able to use the 1 Jan to 28 Feb entitlement (because it would have expired by then). 

Cardholders will not be able to carry forward any unused meals to subsequent periods.

How are bookings made?

Table for Two bookings must be made through the Amex Experiences App. Bookings made elsewhere will not be eligible for the benefit.

Scroll down to the Live in Every Flavour section, tap on Table for Two- Platinum Edition, then scroll down and tap Explore Restaurants.

You’ll then be presented with the full list of participating restaurants, tagged with “Table for Two”.

Once you’ve selected the restaurant you want, you’ll complete the reservations process on DiningCity.

No payment is taken at the time of reservation.

How is payment made?

After dining at the restaurant, the merchant will present you with a QR code. Go to the Amex Experiences App, tap on Table for Two- Platinum Edition, then scroll down and tap View Voucher > Scan to use

Scan the QR code to redeem the benefit.

What is served?

Depending on the venue you choose, you will receive the following:

• Chic Restaurants: Indulge in exclusively curated multi-course set menus at stylish venues for refined occasions
• Buffets: Perfect for those who love variety, with indulgent spreads at renowned hotels
• Cafes: Relax in trendy cafes with a specially designed selection featuring two sides, two mains, two desserts and two drinks- ideal for casual catch-ups

Unfortunately, the set menus have not been uploaded to the Amex Experiences App at this point.

Can the meal be taken away?

No. All meals must be consumed at the restaurant. 

Can Table for Two be redeemed by the supplementary cardholder?

The Table for Two benefit can be booked by either the principal or supplementary cardholder, but there’s no separate entitlement.

In other words, if the supplementary cardholder makes a booking, the principal cardholder will not be able to make a further booking during the same redemption cycle.

What if I dine solo?

Good on you. Solo dining is stigmatised enough as it is!

Solo diners will still receive a two-person portion of food (so…don’t pick the buffet then). However, takeaways are still not permitted in this situation. 

Are there blackout dates?

Table for Two cannot be used on public holidays and eves of public holidays.

The following merchants have also blacked out the following dates:

Which restaurants are participating?

The following restaurants are participating in the inaugural edition of Table for Two.

Do note that the list is subject to change from time to time. 

Which restaurant you choose is really a matter of personal preference, but you probably don’t want to pick any restaurant which is also a Love Dining participant, because it feels like a bit of a waste given you could have saved 50% off the food bill on a regular basis anyway.

Terms & Conditions

The T&Cs for Table for Two can be found here. 

What do I make of Table for Two?

I have to admit I was a little skeptical when I first heard of Table for Two. Would it be like Haute Dining for Citi Prestige or OCBC VOYAGE Gourmet Experiences, where bookings are a mad fastest fingers first rush and you have to be lucky to snag a slot?

But credit where it’s due, because American Express has made ample reservation slots available. And with 10 restaurants participating, every cardmember should be able to book something. If this is how it’ll work for the rest of the year, then Table for Two will be a very welcome addition to the AMEX Platinum Charge, and in my opinion, worth the S$554 in statement credits it replaced. 

Conclusion

American Express’ new Table for Two benefit is now live, offering Platinum Charge cardmembers a complimentary meal for two at participating restaurants, up to six times a year.

In my opinion, this is a big improvement over the previous local dining credit, not just because six free meals for two is worth way more than S$200, but also because of the solid list of participating restaurants and the relatively frictionless booking process.

Here’s hoping the benefit holds up well throughout the rest of the year. 

What do you make of the new Table for Two benefit?