Where to Eat at the San Diego International Airport

With Memorial Day weekend 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.

Opening soon is Club 42, named for Don Julio 1942 Tequila, which will replace Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar in Terminal 2’s Sunset Cove.

The new Terminal 1 — which will eventually house restaurants from notable San Diego-based brands like Puesto, Cutwater Spirits, and more — is still under construction, so allow for plenty of time when arriving at the airport.

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 [Gate 3]
• Dark Horse Coffee Roasters: T1East neat Southwest Airlines

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. [Gate 47]
• Peet’s Coffee & Tea
• Stone Brewing Company [Gate 36]
• PGA Tour Grill [Gate 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

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: Post-Security Level 2
• Panda Express [Gate 26]
• Jack in the Box [Gate 26]
• Artisan Market [Gate 23]
• Peet’s Coffee & Tea [Gate 26]
• California Pizza Kitchen [Gate 26]
• Jetbox (Grab & Go)
• Fresh Attraction (Grab & Go)

San Diego International Airport