From Atlanta to Washington, we've got some of the fancy sit-down eateries and the quick grab-and-go spots you need to know about.
Atlanta
Sprawling Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is blessed with several outlets of Paschal's, for years a local bastion of traditional Southern cuisine. If you can handle the fusion, One Flew South merges southern flavors, sushi, and other international fare. Located on Concourse E, it's probably the snappiest bar in the airport too.
Baltimore
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille has more than two dozen locations in the Mid-Atlantic region and has an outlet in Concourse D of Baltimore-Washington International Airport. The chain's turtle wraps are famous, if not particularly healthy.
Boston
What would a visit to Boston be without a stop at Legal Sea Foods, the city's omnipresent chain of high-quality fish houses. If you miss one in town, Logan Airport has two traditional Legal outlets (Terminals B and C) and a specially configured restaurant called Legal Test Kitchen (Terminal A), which can serve up a real meal in less than 30 minutes.
Chicago/O'Hare
The Berghoff is a magical name in Chicagoland, and some vestiges of the German-Austrian landmark have reopened on West Adams Street. The branch at Terminal 1 in O'Hare Airport is probably best for a beer and to say you've been. For food, I prefer a quick bite at Burrito Beach, a local Mexican chain with a kiosk in the food court between Concourses H and K in Terminal 3. The black-bean-and-red-rice burrito appeals to my inner vegetarian. If you use Midway, the smaller, in-town airport, grab a frankfurter, bratwurst, or polish sausage at Gold Coast Dogs, a Chicago institution. (There's also a branch at O'Hare.) And how could you not at least hoist one at Harry Caray's, a bar that claims to be a steakhouse. Both are in the so-called Midway Triangle.
Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins Airport seems to be in a constant state of flux, but the most recent renovation has brought a branch of Obrycki's, the Maryland crab cake legend. It opened in May in Terminal D and the crab cakes, crab soup and the hot crab dip are what to eat.
Los Angeles
The still-futuristic-looking Theme Building at Los Angeles International has a new restaurant. The Wolfgang Puck Express stands inside Terminals 2 and 7. And if you're a fan of Pink's, you'll want to know that a branch of the hot-dog legend has opened inside the Bradley International Terminal.
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Minneapolis never seems to lose its reputation as a friendly town, and Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport has a similar vibe. The best dining is Ike's Food and Cocktails on The Mall. It's also the airport's most relaxed cocktail lounge. A more pub-like experience can be found at Ike's on Summit on Concourse F.
New York/LaGuardia
Let's be honest, LaGuardia Airport is just like New York; fast, crowded, annoying, and sometimes hard to swallow. But the omnipresent Todd English has branches of his Boston-based Figs at the Central Food Court and between Gates D4 and D5.
New York/Kennedy
Dallas/Fort Worth
"Irish pub" may not be what leaps to mind when you're thinking food and drink at Dallas/Fort Worth International. But even blasé business travelers rave about Tigin in Terminal D. The All Day Irish breakfast is surprisingly authentic and complete. Bangers and mash also work nicely with a draft pint of Harp, Smithwick's, or Guinness. If Dallas means barbecue to you (it does to me), try the Texas-style 'cue at Cousin's in either Terminal B or D. The lavish new Grand Hyatt DFW, which is connected to Terminal D, has a snappy bar (M Lounge), a surprisingly good all-day restaurant (Grand Met), and iTaste, which offers 30-minute tasting courses of wine, cheese, or chocolate.Denver
At Denver International Airport, Lefty's bars and restaurants are in various configurations in all three passenger concourses. If you pass a Lefty's that is selling the portobello mushroom sandwich, grab one. For a hopping good time, hit the New Belgium Hub on Concourse B. It's the airport branch of Colorado's justifiably famous New Belgium Brewing Company. Fat Tire Amber Ale is the signature pint, but there's always something new and interesting on tap.Detroit
Detroit itself might be down, but Detroit/Metro Airport still hums because it is a key domestic and transpacific hub for Delta Air Lines. Try the well-executed Middle Eastern fare at the Mediterranean Grill near Gate 54A inside the McNamara Terminal, which Delta dominates. And Dema is a sleek restaurant inside the Westin hotel connected to McNamara. It has excellent omelets at breakfast; wood-fired appetizers and pizzas for dinner; good burgers (beef, veggie, or turkey); and an impressive roster of wines by the glass.Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood
What happens when a food-obsessed kid from Brooklyn gets a taste of la vida loca? If he's Allen Susser, he goes to Aventura, Florida and creates Chef Allen's, a heady mixture of Latin flavors, fresh Florida ingredients and New York sensibilities that he calls New World Cuisine. Several outlets of Chef Allen's 2 Go recently opened at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. The kiosks offer Susser's unique twist on salads, sandwiches and sauces-and everything is packaged to fly away.Houston/Intercontinental
Branches of the Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen gladden the hearts of fish fans in seven states. The biggest and best locations seem to be in Texas, and that includes the outpost in Terminal E of Bush Intercontinental Airport. Fresh oysters at an airport—what a concept!The still-futuristic-looking Theme Building at Los Angeles International has a new restaurant. The Wolfgang Puck Express stands inside Terminals 2 and 7. And if you're a fan of Pink's, you'll want to know that a branch of the hot-dog legend has opened inside the Bradley International Terminal.
Miami
Miami International is big and sprawling and, it seems, constantly under construction. But you'll be safe at the La Carreta in North Terminal near Gate D37. This 24-hour branch of the Miami mini-chain makes a great Cuban sandwich.Minneapolis/St. Paul
Minneapolis never seems to lose its reputation as a friendly town, and Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport has a similar vibe. The best dining is Ike's Food and Cocktails on The Mall. It's also the airport's most relaxed cocktail lounge. A more pub-like experience can be found at Ike's on Summit on Concourse F.
New York/LaGuardia
Let's be honest, LaGuardia Airport is just like New York; fast, crowded, annoying, and sometimes hard to swallow. But the omnipresent Todd English has branches of his Boston-based Figs at the Central Food Court and between Gates D4 and D5.
New York/Kennedy
The multiple-terminal Kennedy Airport is still tricky to get around unless you've mastered the train system and get the timing right. In Delta Air Lines' Terminal 2, Todd English operates a bar and a steakhouse, both called Bonfire. In the shared international Terminal 4, you'll find the first airport branch of the Palm steakhouse. JetBlue Airways' much-discussed Terminal 5 food project has Deep Blue Sushi and travelers rave about the branch of the Vino Volo wine bar at American Airlines' Terminal 8.
Oakland
If you're using Oakland International, the Bay Area's secondary airport, your best dining and drinking option is Vino Volo, the airport-based chain of wine bars. It opened in December in Terminal 2 near Gate 25. Also new in Terminal 2 is another outpost of the aforementioned Andalé Mexican.
Phoenix
At Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport, fresh, tasty, and inventive burritos from Blue Burrito Grille. The small Arizona chain has outlets in Terminals 3 and 4. (There are Blue Burrito kiosks at the airports in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City too.) Paradise Bakery and Café, a respected, mostly Western chain, has locations in Terminals 2, 3, and 4.
San Diego
Construction begins next month at San Diego International, so you'll probably need the buzz from one of the nicely crafted microbrews at the Karl Strauss Brewing Company. It has locations in both Terminal 1 and 2.
San Francisco
No airport has as many food partisans as San Francisco International. Some swear by the fish and chowders at the airport branch of Yankee Pier, located in Terminal 3 near Gate 72. The airport branch of Ebisu, a much-loved local mini-chain of sushi bars, is located in the International Terminal. And Andalé Mexican is as omnipresent at SFO (with locations in Terminals 1 and 3 and the International Terminal) as it is in the Bay Area itself.
Travelers who believe the only true road foods are burgers, fries and hot dogs find their holy grail at National Airport at Five Guys. The burgers are hand formed and the meat is never frozen. Its hot dogs are 100 percent kosher and the fries are cooked in peanut oil. The fast-growing, family-owned chain got its start in Northern Virginia, so it's no surprise there's a branch on the airport's North Pier. And Ranch 1 still grills a formidable chicken sandwich at its stand at North Terminal C.
Contributor: Joe Brancatelli
New York/Newark
A garlicky hot dog and chunky fries from the Nathan's Famous kiosk in Continental Airlines' Terminal C1 Food Court. And you'll find a surprisingly satisfying branch of Gallagher's Steakhouse at the entrance of the C3 Concourse.Oakland
If you're using Oakland International, the Bay Area's secondary airport, your best dining and drinking option is Vino Volo, the airport-based chain of wine bars. It opened in December in Terminal 2 near Gate 25. Also new in Terminal 2 is another outpost of the aforementioned Andalé Mexican.
Philadelphia
When you're at Philadelphia International, have a drink at Cibo's, the cozy bistro with outlets on Terminals A-West and B. There are about three dozen wines available by the glass. But hold your appetite for another local favorite: Chickie's and Pete's, the local seafood-chain-cum-sports bars that has opened branches in Terminals A-West, C, and E.Phoenix
At Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport, fresh, tasty, and inventive burritos from Blue Burrito Grille. The small Arizona chain has outlets in Terminals 3 and 4. (There are Blue Burrito kiosks at the airports in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City too.) Paradise Bakery and Café, a respected, mostly Western chain, has locations in Terminals 2, 3, and 4.
Salt Lake City
The Western hub for Delta Air Lines, Salt Lake City International is consistently one of the nation's most-timely airports, so don't bank on a lavish between-flights repast. Grab a fresh, juicy burrito at the Blue Burrito Grille (Terminal One, Concourse B) or a terrific beer on tap at the airport branch of Park City's Wastach Brew Pub (Terminal Two, Concourse D).San Diego
Construction begins next month at San Diego International, so you'll probably need the buzz from one of the nicely crafted microbrews at the Karl Strauss Brewing Company. It has locations in both Terminal 1 and 2.
No airport has as many food partisans as San Francisco International. Some swear by the fish and chowders at the airport branch of Yankee Pier, located in Terminal 3 near Gate 72. The airport branch of Ebisu, a much-loved local mini-chain of sushi bars, is located in the International Terminal. And Andalé Mexican is as omnipresent at SFO (with locations in Terminals 1 and 3 and the International Terminal) as it is in the Bay Area itself.
Seattle
The unquestioned dining star of Seattle-Tacoma Airport is Dish D'Lish, the takeout food concept of Seattle superstar chef Kathy Casey. The menu is varied, tasty, and fresh. Every airport should be so lucky. There are branches in the Central Terminal and the Main Ticketing areas.Washington/Reagan National
Washington/Dulles Airport
Five Guys has also set up shop in Concourse A (near Gate A3) and Concourse B (near Gate 71) of Dulles Airport. If you want more refined fare, a branch of Vino Volo, the wine bar, is located on Concourse C near Gate C3.Contributor: Joe Brancatelli
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