Where to Eat at the San Diego Int’l Airport (SAN)

<img alt="Stone Brewing" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/y-2-98NfxUi-NYPpezclUDKRRJ4=/75x0:1270x896/1310x983/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/54955401/_MG_4503_HDR.18.jpg"> </p> <h2>TERMINAL 1:</h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant</strong>: A spin on <strong>Carl Schroeder and Terryl Gavre</strong>'s stylish Bankers Hill eatery.</li> <li> <strong>Ciao Gourmet Market</strong>: Unique options include turkey, provolone, hearts of palm and cucumber wrapped up in a honey wheat tortilla to a cranberry pecan chicken salad with blueberry pomegranate dressing.</li> <li> <strong>The Counter: Custom Built Burgers</strong>: Customers can curate their burger experience by customizing with a range of toppings. Fun fact: skate board pro <strong>Tony Hawk </strong>is a local partner.</li> <li> <strong>Craft Brews on 30th St.</strong>: Get buzzed on some of the craft brews poured on the 30th Street craft beer corridor in North Park.</li> <li><strong>Einstein Bros. Bagels </strong></li> <li> <strong>Emerald Express</strong>: This Kearny Mesa staple brings fresh dim sum and Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine to Terminal 1.</li> <li> <strong>Pacifica Breeze Café</strong>: You won't get the same priceless oceanfront views as its Del Mar sister, but expect the same fresh seafood to make it to your plate.</li> <li><strong>Peet's Coffee & Tea </strong></li> <li> <strong>Ryan Bros. Coffee</strong>: Get a java jolt and curb carb cravings with the San Diegan (bacon, egg and chipotle cream on a bagel) or the Slammin Hammin: ham, onion with swiss cheese and lemon aioli.</li> <li><strong>Starbucks</strong></li> <li><strong>Urban Crave</strong></li> <li> <strong>Jack in the Box</strong>: This San Diego-based staple is naturally sticking a burger flag in its home team's airport.</li> </ul> <strong>Prado at the Airport: </strong>An offshoot of the Cohn Restaurant Group’s Balboa Park fixture provides an upscale atmosphere to airport-goers, offering a pretty and peaceful pitstop and a menu of Prado favorites along with a full bar. [Terminal 2 East] Whether you’re waiting to take off or lingering for a layover, San Diego International Airport (SAN) has an impressive variety of dining within the airport; with more than 80 restaurants and shops, eating before a flight has become a much tastier prospect. What sets San Diego’s airport apart is the range of concessions from locally-established eateries including Stone Brewing, Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant, Saffron, Phil’s BBQ, and The Prado. Fuel up before you fly <figure> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bYTuiYHAmPa5CTfVulDLhCasIVs=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/11417965/_MG_4306.jpg"> <cite>Pablo Mason for San Diego International Airport</cite> </figure> <strong>PGA Tour Grill: </strong>This spacious sit-down restaurant has a golf resort-inspired all day menu that leans towards healthy plates such as egg white omelettes, ceviche, salads and wood-grilled salmon. [Terminal 2 West] <figure> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/5f0A_q1lnFLRuaP2pxOroHinKuw=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/8581127/Screen_Shot_2017_05_25_at_3.25.06_PM.png"> <figcaption>Courtesy image</figcaption> </figure> <strong>Urban Crave: </strong>Its street food-inspired cuisine ranges from breakfast burritos to burgers, hand-cut fries, sandwiches and “haute dawgs” plus wine and beer. [Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 West] </p> <h2>TERMINAL 2 WEST</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Elegant Desserts </strong></li> <li> <strong>Beaudevin...All the Beauty of Wine</strong>: Order a flight of wines from around the world, including Europe, South America, South Africa, or nearby Temecula.</li> <li> <strong>Bubbles Wine and Tapas Bar</strong>: Sip vino, snack on small plates and take in a spectacular view of jets on the tarmac.</li> <li> <strong>Camden food co.</strong>: Eat guilt-free at Camden, where you can pluck fresh veggies and fruit from its salad bar.</li> <li><strong>Einstein Bros. Bagels, 24-hour location (pre-security)</strong></li> <li><strong>Pannikin Coffee & Tea</strong></li> <li> <strong>Phil's BBQ</strong>: First Petco Park, now the airport.</li> <li> <strong>Qdoba Mexican Grill</strong>: This national burrito/taco chain and Chipotle rival made a courageous debut in San Diego, where Mexican food competition is already heated.</li> <li> <strong>Saffron</strong>: Saffron first debuted on India Street in 1985, specializes in marinated rotisserie chicken prepared with traditional Thai methods.</li> </ul> <figure> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/yXOfBPZJrsSyW8gsp8GJgDH5ExU=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/11417979/_MG_4341.jpg"> <cite>Pablo Mason for San Diego International Airport</cite> </figure> <ul> <li><strong>Starbucks </strong></li> <li> <strong>Stone Brewing</strong>: Local craft brewery and restaurant</li> <li> <strong>PGA Tour Grill</strong>: This golf-themed bar and restaurant is packed with pros.</li> <li> <strong>Red Mango</strong>: This six-year-old frozen yogurt franchise has a whopping 200-plus locations nationwide, with smoothies, parfaits, and now, Boba.</li> <li><strong>Ryan Bros. Coffee </strong></li> <li><strong>Peet's Coffee & Tea </strong></li> <li><strong>Tommy V's Pizzeria </strong></li> <li><strong>Urban Crave </strong></li> </ul> <strong>Phil’s BBQ: </strong>The crowd-drawing local eatery brings its meaty menu to the airport. Find baby back rib and chicken dinners plus its classic sandwiches, the BBQ Broham with pulled pork and the El Toro featuring barbecue-sauced tri-tip. [Terminal 2 West] <figure> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/YZKla8J9rMeuIfF4F0IMUVGxCuo=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/13445290/prado.jpg"> <cite>Pablo Mason for San Diego International Airport</cite> </figure> Here’s a comprehensive guide to the options available for dining, drinking, and relaxing while at SAN; plan your meal before your upcoming flight: <figure> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ROzto5oQN2bB53pKOirjIhCt8F0=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/16295573/_MG_4557_HDR.jpg"> <cite>Courtesy photo</cite> <figcaption>PGA Tour Grill</figcaption> </figure> <strong>Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant:</strong> This extension of the popular New American restaurant in Bankers Hill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s known for great drinks, so grab a seat at the bar for a pre-flight speciality cocktail. [Terminal 1] <h2>TERMINAL 2 EAST</h2> <ul> <li><strong>See’s Candies</strong></li> <li><strong>Old Town News & Market</strong></li> <li><strong>Starbucks</strong></li> <li> <strong>Prado at the Airport</strong>: Don't expect dinner followed by an Old Globe Theatre show like you would at its romantic Balboa Park sister spot, but expect the same high-end caliber of food and wine at this replica.</li> <li> <strong>Artisan Market</strong>: Satisfy pre-flight tummy grumbles with a variety of sandwiches, like roast beef and cheddar or tuna salad, and score a caffeine high with a latte.</li> <li><strong>California Pizza Kitchen </strong></li> <li> <strong>Panda Express</strong>: A popular Chinese fast food chain.</li> <li> <strong>Pannikin Coffee & Tea</strong>: Waking up San Diego since 1968, the family owned and operated business roasts coffee daily to bring the freshest selection of single origin coffees and proprietary blends from around the globe.</li> <li><strong>Peet's Coffee & Tea</strong></li> <li><strong>Jack in the Box</strong></li> </ul> <strong>Stone Brewing:</strong> Get a taste of the homegrown brewery’s brewpub experience at this comfortable tavern that serves Stone signatures, including the duck tacos with beer-infused BBQ sauce, alongside tap offerings of house beer and cocktails. [Terminal 2 West]