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A short three minute walk is about your only viable option and the best one. As you exit Terminal 8, turn left and follow the sidewalk a short distance beyond Terminal 7 and as you approach toward Terminal 6 you will see the unique restaurant structure on the right across the street. Simply cross the street at the signal and you are practically there.
Bon Appétit!
Encounter Restaurant - LAX
http://www.iflylax.com/lax_encounter.html
209 World Way at LAX
310.215.5151
Its Hours Are:
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
7 Days A Week
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