Verdict · Updated April 2026
United Quest Card for Dining & Restaurants
The United Quest Card isn't optimized for dining & restaurants — ranked #34 of 40 eligible cards. Unless you already hold it for other reasons, consider one of the alternatives below.
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Reviewed by CardCompare Editorial Board
|Data-driven ranking|Updated April 2026
United Quest Card
Chase · $250 annual fee
United's mid-tier card stands out with its award flight rebate — get up to 10,000 miles back on two award flights per year. Two free checked bags, a United travel credit, and solid earning rates make it strong for regular United flyers.
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Earn math — Dining & Restaurants profile
Based on typical dining & restaurants spending of $19,200/year across the categories below.
Annual rewards
$414
Annual fee
$250
Net value
$164
Dining multiplierDelivery creditsFast-food codingCoffee shop bonuses
Where the United Quest Card wins for dining & restaurants
- Sign-up bonus worth roughly $600 — instant first-year value
Where it falls short
- Only 2x on dining — pure dining-focused cards earn 3-4x
- No intro 0% APR and a high regular APR (28.49%) — carrying a balance is expensive
Top 3 alternatives for dining & restaurants
Cards that rank higher than or close to the United Quest Card on our dining & restaurants scoring model.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the United Quest Card a good card for dining & restaurants?⌄
The United Quest Card isn't optimized for dining & restaurants — ranked #34 of 40 eligible cards. Unless you already hold it for other reasons, consider one of the alternatives below.
How much can I earn with the United Quest Card on dining & restaurants spending?⌄
At the typical dining & restaurants spending profile of $19,200/year, this card earns approximately $414 in rewards — net $164 after the $250 annual fee.
What are better alternatives to the United Quest Card for dining & restaurants?⌄
Our top 3 alternatives are U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, Capital One SavorOne. Each ranks higher on our use-case scoring model for dining & restaurants.
What credit score do I need for the United Quest Card?⌄
The United Quest Card typically requires excellent credit. Approval also depends on income, existing debt, and application history — a score in the stated range doesn't guarantee approval.
Is the United Quest Card's annual fee worth it for this use case?⌄
The $250 annual fee breaks even when you earn $250 in rewards. At the typical dining & restaurants profile ($19,200/year), this card earns $414 — net positive after the fee.
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