Apr 25, 2018, 1:48 pm
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SFO Polaris Lounge Reopened - 4 January 2022
Access to Polaris lounges (source):
update 29 Sept 2017, effective 1 Oct 2017
Trans-border flights (Canada, Mexico, ..) for UA and partner flights do not qualify
Departure: The airport you are leaving on an international J/F flight* from, i.e. SFO-TPE
Connecting: The airport to or from which you have a short-haul flight to connect to a longer flight, i.e. LAX-SFO-NRT or NRT-SFO-LAX
Arrival: The airport you arrive at after your long-haul flight, i.e. NRT-SFO
Hours - 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
reportedly a la carte dining closes at 9PM
Related Threads:
Polaris Lounge Roadmap 2017-2018 (wiki) (thread)
EWR Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAH Polaris lounge (E11/12 - top fl) -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
LAX Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
SFO G UC closed, reopens as Polaris Lounge 30 Apr, old GFL is intl prem cabin lounge
Consolidated "Polaris Lounge Access Questions" Thread
Best SFO United Club?
United Airlines Unveils United Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Lounge is first of four United Polaris lounges expected to open this year
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2018
-- Beginning April 30, customers traveling in United Polaris, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax and dine prior to their travels or refresh upon arrival in the new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) conveniently located in the International Terminal near Gate G92.
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United Polaris Lounge at SFO Facts & Highlights
For more photos of the United Polaris lounge at SFO, visit the United Newsroom
Lounge is first of four United Polaris lounges expected to open this year
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2018
-- Beginning April 30, customers traveling in United Polaris, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax and dine prior to their travels or refresh upon arrival in the new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) conveniently located in the International Terminal near Gate G92.
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United Polaris Lounge at SFO Facts & Highlights
- Two levels across more than 28,000 square feet
- 440 seats
- 19 different types of seating
- 492 power outlets and 492 USB ports
- 8 pieces of art by prominent Bay Area artists, all San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary Art (SECA) Art Award honorees
- 5 private daybeds outfitted with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding
- 8 luxurious shower suites, featuring rainfall showers and Soho House & Co's Cowshed Spa products
- Personal valet services, including steaming garments
- "The Dining Room" – a private restaurant style dining area with a menu designed by Chef Tritia Gestuvo, a California native, that blends international comfort foods — such as a traditional Chinese congee breakfast and hand-cut pappardelle pasta with mushroom ragout — with staples like the United Polaris Burger
- A bistro-like buffet that includes a ramen noodle bar in the afternoon and additional unique-to-San Francisco treats that align with the flight schedule and destinations of United and Star Alliance partners
- Cocktails inspired by the Bay Area, including the Mai Tai, invented in Oakland in 1944, and the Pisco Punch, featuring pisco which became all the rage during the California Gold Rush of 1849
For more photos of the United Polaris lounge at SFO, visit the United Newsroom
... Also and for those interested, here's a link to download a PDF (10.5MB) copy of the Polaris SFO menus, as provided to media in the press pack: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jjv4i9s97g...0Menu.pdf?dl=0
update 29 Sept 2017, effective 1 Oct 2017
Trans-border flights (Canada, Mexico, ..) for UA and partner flights do not qualify
Departure: The airport you are leaving on an international J/F flight* from, i.e. SFO-TPE
Connecting: The airport to or from which you have a short-haul flight to connect to a longer flight, i.e. LAX-SFO-NRT or NRT-SFO-LAX
Arrival: The airport you arrive at after your long-haul flight, i.e. NRT-SFO
Hours - 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
reportedly a la carte dining closes at 9PM
Related Threads:
Polaris Lounge Roadmap 2017-2018 (wiki) (thread)
EWR Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
IAH Polaris lounge (E11/12 - top fl) -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
LAX Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
SFO G UC closed, reopens as Polaris Lounge 30 Apr, old GFL is intl prem cabin lounge
Consolidated "Polaris Lounge Access Questions" Thread
Best SFO United Club?
SFO Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
Apr 11, 2019, 12:20 am
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Apr 11, 2019, 8:58 am
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Apr 11, 2019, 11:22 am
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Apr 11, 2019, 2:29 pm
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In other news, having looked forward to exploring the new lounge menu this evening, it just struck me that I'm flying out on AC via YVR tonight and thus will be slumming it with the masses in the Centurion lounge instead.
Apr 11, 2019, 4:07 pm
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Apr 15, 2019, 11:46 am
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I tried the beet tartare last week and found it to be very nicely-presented. I'm a big beet fan and these were a solid effort. I also liked the sourdough crostini. This is a winner in my book.
We also had the cedar plank salmon, which was interesting. The first thing I noted was that the portion of salmon is positively tiny, and there was no cedar plank to be found. It was presented in a bowl with a massive serving of the pea puree, which, while tasty, overwhelmed the salmon. If the proportions of protein to sauce to garnish were more appropriate, it would be a good dish.
Customary 30-minute wait for a table at noon, but service was friendly and efficient. Opted for desserts from the buffet and was not disappointed. I hadn't been to the SFO PL in a few months and found the food service to be better than my recollection, though after a first-time visit to the LAX PL, I would put SFO's dining behind it.
We also had the cedar plank salmon, which was interesting. The first thing I noted was that the portion of salmon is positively tiny, and there was no cedar plank to be found. It was presented in a bowl with a massive serving of the pea puree, which, while tasty, overwhelmed the salmon. If the proportions of protein to sauce to garnish were more appropriate, it would be a good dish.
Customary 30-minute wait for a table at noon, but service was friendly and efficient. Opted for desserts from the buffet and was not disappointed. I hadn't been to the SFO PL in a few months and found the food service to be better than my recollection, though after a first-time visit to the LAX PL, I would put SFO's dining behind it.
Apr 17, 2019, 1:36 pm
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Beautiful day at SFO - only cloud cover is along the coast in the distance and above the United planes at the G gates.
Lina is not at bar right now, so this isn’t the perfect cloud cover - but it’ll do...
Lina is not at bar right now, so this isn’t the perfect cloud cover - but it’ll do...
Apr 18, 2019, 6:19 pm
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Uh, I'll be at SFO with PL access. Too bad the menu changed. Was looking forward to the crab soup, fish cake thing and pasta. Looks like the menu has changed for the worse - all starts out great and then it's downhill from there. The only thing that looks remotely tasty is the Polaris burger - for me minus the bacon and egg and aioli.
Apr 18, 2019, 10:45 pm
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Just finished a quick meal at the “restaurant”. I had the spring salad and chicken yakitori. Both were ok featuring the relatively small portion I’ve come to expect (actually a good thing for preboarding IMHO”.
Guy across from me with his family had a small meltdown because the pasta was no longer on the menu. I felt sorry for the wait staff.
While it was quiet when I entered, it wasn’t long before one guy was watching videos with the speakers on full and another guy seated next to me trying to broker some show tickets
Guy across from me with his family had a small meltdown because the pasta was no longer on the menu. I felt sorry for the wait staff.
While it was quiet when I entered, it wasn’t long before one guy was watching videos with the speakers on full and another guy seated next to me trying to broker some show tickets
May 10, 2019, 7:00 pm
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polaris lounge sfo
I’ll be flying in J on SQ from Sfo to hkg next month and the flight is at 1am. I believe SQ uses the Polaris lounge for their passengers. I heard that there wont be any hot food serve i. The polaris lounge after 10pm. Can someone confirm if there’s still hot food and the dining area is still open after 10pm? Otherwise, could i go to another star alliance lounge for some hot food thats decent? If yes, Any recommendations?
May 10, 2019, 7:03 pm
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From the wiki
There are more reports in this thread about timings as well.
Hours - 6:30 AM-1AM
reportedly a la carte dining closes at 11:15pm on Mon, Wed and Saturday while 9:15pm the rest of the week
reportedly a la carte dining closes at 11:15pm on Mon, Wed and Saturday while 9:15pm the rest of the week
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 10, 2019 at 7:51 pm Reason: cleanup after merge; thanks for the link