Where to Eat at LAX
Nov 23, 2018, 3:15 pm
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Where to Eat at LAX
This is the most comprehensive guide of food options at LAX that I've seen in years.
Eater Los Angeles:
Eater Los Angeles:
Where to Eat at LAX, Fall and Winter 2018
Note: I left out the authors' notes about their five recommended establishments - just follow the link to read their comments; these recommendations are followed by a complete list of all restaurants, bars and fast food outlets at each of the terminals.
Holiday travel can be a frustrating experience. After dealing with packing, traffic, and airport security lines, there's nothing worse than sitting down to a horrible airport meal. Luckily, LAX has made some major improvements to its dining scene over the past several years. Here now is Eater's list of what is currently open in each terminal, with recommendations on which eatery to go to enjoy a pre-flight meal.
LAX’s Five Standout Places to Eat
LAX’s Five Standout Places to Eat
- Shake Shack (T3)
- Cassell’s Hamburgers (T1)
- Cole's (T4)
- ink.sack (TBIT)
- The Border Grill (TBIT)
Dec 20, 2018, 8:15 pm
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The Dining Guide to Los Angeles International Airport
Dining options at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were once limited to fast food and the now-closed Encounter Restaurant in the iconic Theme Building. But the situation has improved dramatically in recent years, the result of a multi-billion dollar capital improvement project. The centerpiece is the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), a state-of-the-art, $1.7-billion facility that solidifies L.A.’s status as a vital international gateway. Tom Bradley International Terminal features luxury shopping and a sophisticated dining collection that showcases the best of L.A.’s global flavors. From transformed terminals to recent additions throughout the airport, read on for some of the best dining options for LAX travelers.
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Dec 25, 2018, 4:16 pm
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a LANDSIDE place to eat at LAX? My wife and I hope to have dinner with a cousin of hers during a five-hour connection (arrive AA, depart QF) the day after New Year's. The cousin wants to eat at the airport rather than picking us up, eating nearby, and dropping us off. She is also not someone who would buy a refundable ticket to get airside and then turn it in after dinner. Short of persuading her to do one of these, does anyone have a favorite landside eatery? (The two linked articles don't say which side of security the restaurants they discuss are on, other than the first one for TBIT only, but I assume they're mostly airside. Please correct me if that's wrong, too.)
Dec 25, 2018, 4:57 pm
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All the other restaurants which are reviewed in the articles that I linked are behind security.
I know that this does not apply to your situation, however, you can enter and clear security at all LAX terminals with a same day boarding pass for a flight departing from any terminal.
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Dec 31, 2018, 4:43 pm
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So I got a tuna sandwich from Klatch coffee. It had dill pickle in it. Who the .... puts dill pickle in a tuna sandwich?
the coffee was ok but at the nearby grill they sell Peets coffee.
the coffee was ok but at the nearby grill they sell Peets coffee.
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a LANDSIDE place to eat at LAX? My wife and I hope to have dinner with a cousin of hers during a five-hour connection (arrive AA, depart QF) the day after New Year's. The cousin wants to eat at the airport rather than picking us up, eating nearby, and dropping us off. She is also not someone who would buy a refundable ticket to get airside and then turn it in after dinner. Short of persuading her to do one of these, does anyone have a favorite landside eatery? (The two linked articles don't say which side of security the restaurants they discuss are on, other than the first one for TBIT only, but I assume they're mostly airside. Please correct me if that's wrong, too.)
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Jan 19, 2019, 5:34 am
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LAX to SYD is 15.5 hours, so an LA Times link & Panchos
Does anyone have a recommendation for a LANDSIDE place to eat at LAX? My wife and I hope to have dinner with a cousin of hers during a five-hour connection (arrive AA, depart QF) the day after New Year's. The cousin wants to eat at the airport rather than picking us up, eating nearby, and dropping us off. She is also not someone who would buy a refundable ticket to get airside and then turn it in after dinner. Short of persuading her to do one of these, does anyone have a favorite landside eatery? (The two linked articles don't say which side of security the restaurants they discuss are on, other than the first one for TBIT only, but I assume they're mostly airside. Please correct me if that's wrong, too.)
I apologize but apparently I am not allowed to leave links. I used the Bing SE in Safari and asked, “what’s the best restaurant near lax”
Jan 29, 2019, 6:18 pm
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Apologies if this is slightly off topic for this thread. I have a late evening connection (11:10p landing ->12:40A flight) through LAX next month, both flights will be T5. I see the terminal hours, but wondering if anyone knew if the restaurants in the terminal stay open that late??
Feb 3, 2019, 8:38 am
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According to the LAX Official Site, the restaurants and food and beverage vendors at TBIT are 800 Degrees, Border Grill, Chaya, I Love L.A., ink.sack, James' Beach, KFC, LAMILL Coffee, the larder at tavern, P.F. Chang's, Panda Express, Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar, pinkberry, Scoreboard LA, Starbucks Evenings, Starbucks, Treat Me Sweet, Umami Burger, Vanilla Bakeshop and Vino Volo.
May 13, 2019, 11:57 am
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I think Habit and Wahoos does a decent job too (T6), but I am not a fan of how Delaware North runs franchises. Aside from the TBIT choices, T5 also has a lot of interesting places (Lemonade and Ford's Filling Station). I expect Delta to do some similar magic in T2 and T3 from what it did in T5.
May 21, 2019, 3:00 pm
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I'm new to LA and flying out of LAX for the first time Friday night, flying AA terminal 4.
I'm going to have about 3 hours to kill before my flight. What's the best option nearby to grab a couple of beers/food and watch some sports? Doesn't necessarily need to be a "sports bar" but something with some TV to watch while I relax might be nice.
T4 seems pretty blah in that regard, so I'm guessing I'll have to try a different terminal. I do have Priority Pass. KAL Lounge in TBIT?
I'm going to have about 3 hours to kill before my flight. What's the best option nearby to grab a couple of beers/food and watch some sports? Doesn't necessarily need to be a "sports bar" but something with some TV to watch while I relax might be nice.
T4 seems pretty blah in that regard, so I'm guessing I'll have to try a different terminal. I do have Priority Pass. KAL Lounge in TBIT?