Where to Eat at the San Diego International Airport
Nov 21, 2024
San Diego International Airport
Fresh dining options include salad vending machines and a new lounge featuring food from Oscar’s Mexican Seafood With Thanksgiving and other holiday travel on the horizon, locals and tourists alike can access a wide array of dining options within the airport’s terminals and concourses while flying in and out of the San Diego International Airport (SAN), including several fuel-up spots that have ties to area restaurants.
Travelers will find a new fleet of vending machines from Farmer’s Fridge, with seven locations in both pre and post-security areas. Stocked with chef-crafted salads, grain bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and snacks, almost every item on the menu is $10 or less when using its app to order.
Farmer’s Fridge
A vending machine.
The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is opening on Friday, December 6. Located in Terminal 2 West, the 10,000 square-foot space will feature a wellness area with bookable private rest pods plus a la carte food options from San Diego’s own Oscar’s Mexican Seafood along with California’s Groundwork Coffee and wines from Parcelle.
And there’s much more to look forward to. The new Terminal 1 — which will eventually house restaurants from notable San Diego-based brands like Puesto, Cutwater Spirits, and more — is currently slated to open at the end of Summer 2025.
Operating hours are subject to change; check the airport’s official website before you fly for updated information.
San Diego International Airport
TERMINAL 1:
The Counter: Custom Built Burgers: Customers can curate their burger experience by customizing with a range of toppings. Fun fact: skateboard pro Tony Hawk is a local partner. Open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. [Gate 4]
San Life Market/Illy Coffee: Pre-Security Level 1
Jack in the Box: T1 West Pre-Security Level 1
Pacifica Breeze Café: T1 Pre-Security
Urban Crave: T1West [Gate 14]
Jetbox: T1West
Peet’s Coffee & Tea: T1West Level 2 [Gate 11]
Ciao Gourmet Market: T1East [Gate 4]
Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant: T1East Level 2 [Gate 7]
Einstein Bros. Bagels: T1East
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters: T1East
Phil’s BBQ
TERMINAL 2 WEST
Phil’s BBQ: The crowd-drawing local chain 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. Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. [Gate 46]
Urban Crave [Gate 48]
Club 42 – Sunset Cove
Tommy V’s Pizzeria – Sunset Cove
Asian Kitchen – Sunset Cove
Red Mango - Sunset Cove
Qdoba Mexican Grill – Sunset Cove
Camden Food Co. [Before Gate 36 and 47]
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Stone Brewing Company [Between Gates 35 and 36]
PGA Tour Grill [Between Gates 35 and 36]
Starbucks [Gate 37]
Elegant Desserts [Gate 38]
Pannikin Coffee & Tea [Gate 38]
Beaudevin Wine & Tapas Bar [Gate 42]
Einstein Bros. Bagels - Pre-Security
San Diego International Airport
Sunset Cove
TERMINAL 2 EAST
Prado at the Airport: This restaurant and bar is an offshoot of the longstanding Cohn Restaurant Group’s establishment in Balboa Park. Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. [Gate 26]
San Life Market/Illy Coffee [Near Gate 22]
Panda Express [Gate 26]
Jack in the Box [Gate 26]
Artisan Market [Near Gate 22]
Peet’s Coffee & Tea [Gate 26]
California Pizza Kitchen [Gate 26]
Jetbox (Grab & Go)
Fresh Attraction (Grab & Go)
San Diego International Airport
Prado at the Airport.