Where to Eat at San Diego International Airport
Dante Ulanday - News Moderator 
With summer travel season on the horizon, San Diego locals and travelers 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. The new Terminal 1 — now home to restaurants from notable San Diego-based brands like SIP Wine and Beer, The Taco Stand, Cutwater Spirits, and more — opened in fall 2025; newcomer Novecientos Grados by Tony Hawk debuted in the refreshed terminal as well.
The Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club also added some intrigue. Located in Terminal 2 West, the 10,000-square-foot space features a wellness area with bookable private rest pods plus a la carte food options from San Diego’s beloved fish taco shop Oscar’s Mexican Seafood along with California’s Groundwork Coffee and wines from Parcelle. In 2024, travelers also found 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.
Operating hours are subject to change; check the airport’s official website before you fly for updated information.
TERMINAL 1:
- Ambrogio 15: One of San Diego’s best-loved Italian restaurants that specializes in Milan-style thin-crust pizzas; near Gate 116.
- Better Buzz, near Gate 119
- Cutwater Restaurant & Bar, near Gate 107
- JT Bros. Handcrafted Sandwiches, near Gate 116
- Lofty Coffee, near Gate 107
- Luna Grill, near Gate 115
- Market Hall, near Gate 108
- McDonald’s, near Gate 115
- Novecientos Grados by Tony Hawk, near Gate 115
- Parfait Paris, near Gate 120
- SIP Wine & Beer, near Gate 104
- The Taco Stand, near Gate 116
TERMINAL 2 WEST
- Asian Kitchen: Sunset Cove
- Beaudevin Wine and Tapas Bar, near Gate 42
- Camden Food Company, just before Gates 36 and 37
- Club 42: Sunset Cove
- Einstein Brothers Bagels: Pre-Security
- Pannikin Coffee and Tea, near Gate 38
- Peet’s Coffee and Tea
- PGA Tour Grill, getween Gates 35 and 36
- Phil’s Barbecue: The crowd-drawing local chain brings its meaty menu to the airport; near Gate 46, open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Qdoba Mexican Grill: Sunset Cove
- Sambazon: Sunset Cove
- Starbucks, near Gate 37
- Stone Brewing Company, between Gates 35 and 36
- Urban Crave, near Gate 48
- Tommy V’s Pizzeria: Sunset Cove
TERMINAL 2 EAST
- Artisan Market, near Gate 22
- California Pizza Kitchen, near Gate 26
- Fresh Attraction (Grab & Go), between Gates 22 and 24
- Jack in the Box, near Gate 26
- Jetbox (Grab & Go), between Gates 22 and 24
- Panda Express, near Gate 26
- Peet’s Coffee and Tea, near Gate 26
- 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., near Gate 26.
- San Life Market/Illy Coffee, near Gate 22
