Just in time for summer travel, Eater wants to make sure you don't go hungry while flying off to exotic lands (or Oklahoma). With that, we are re-running our Airport Dining Guides with some new additions.
As one of the world's busiest airports, O'Hare International Airport sees more than its fair share of travelers every day, many looking for a quick bite. Fortunately, there are numerous dining options scattered throughout the several terminals and Eater has listed them all out for you, including a few recommendations and a couple of new wine bars. Have a look and keep your stomach satisfied this holiday season as you kill some time before you take to the skies.
O'Hare's Seven Standouts
1) Tortas Frontera: The latest restaurant from modern Mexican chef Rick Bayless will make your flight delay a little more bearable. The main features are the griddle-baked tortas filled with meats such as chipotle chicken, beer-braised beef short ribs and pork chorizo. Also enjoy molletes, soups and salads and a guacamole bar. [Terminals 1 and 3, Gates B10 and K3]
2) Wicker Park Sushi Bar: Bringing a more refined dining experience to the airport, this 104-seat restaurant with sushi bar gives travelers the option of enjoying nigiri, sashimi, maki and specialty rolls like the Wicker Park tidal wave, the banana roll for dessert and the special veggie roll. Bonus: they serve sake, shochu, have a full bar and also have a quick sushi takeaway counter. [Terminal 2]
3) Wolfgang Puck Cafe: This restaurant location from the eponymous celebrity chef has full service, sit-down amenities. The full menu includes courses like pastas, rotisserie chicken, ribeye steak and pan-seared salmon as well as Puck’s signature four-cheese pizza and Chinois chicken salad. (Terminal 1, Gate B7; Terminal 3, Gates K1, K12)
4) America's Dog: Chow down on a variety of hot dogs including the traditional Chicago-style dog, a Maxwell Street polish dog or a chicken dog. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and soup are also available. And if that's not enough, try a fried Twinkie for dessert. [Terminal 1, Gate C18]
5) Berghoff Café: This dining spot has its own seating area and a selection of sandwiches ranging from breakfast creations to corned beef and a Rueben. Flatbread pizzas are also available alongside Berghoff beer drafts. [Terminal 1, Gate C26]
6) La Tapenade: A Mediterranean-themed café that offers flatbread pizzas, salads, wraps and grilled panini sandwiches. There’s also a full bar and an assortment of dessert pastries. [Terminals 1 and 2, Gates B5, E9 and F12]
7) Garrett Popcorn: Chicago’s cult-favorite popcorn shop. Try one of the signature flavors from butter and CheeseCorn to CaramelCrisp and watch in amazement as the bag quickly depletes. [Terminals 1 and 3, Gates B8 and H2]
2 Great New Wine Bars
1) Beaudevin: This European-feeling wine bar features a granite-topped bar, chandeliers comprising wine glasses and more than 20 wines available by the glass, bottle of flights. Pair that with olives or figs, or various tartines like the roasted herb chicken, turkey berry with goat cheese or a Scottish smoked salmon. [Terminal 1 near Gate 17]
2) Bubbles Wine Bar: Settle in for a spell at this jazz club-like bar with soft blue lighting and a grand piano. Sparkling wine is the focus here (but craft beers shine, too) that pairs with various sushi rolls. [Terminal 3 near Gate H4]
Terminal 1/Concourse B and C
Fast Casual/Bars
· Berghoff Café: Sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, pizzas and beers on tap (C26)
· Chili’s: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, bar food (B14)
· Galileo’s: Bar (B20)
· Goose Island Bar: Sandwiches, bar (C10)
· Jazz Bar: Bar (C18)
· La Tapenade: Pizzas, salads, wraps, sandwiches (B5)
· Wolfgang Puck: Pizzas, salads, pastas, entrees (B7)
A Quick Meal
· America’s Dog: Hot dogs, soups, salads (C18)
· Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels (C17)
· Billy Goat Tavern: Burgers, breakfast, beer (C18)
· Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, croissants (C20)
· Café Zoot: Sandwiches, croissants, pastries (C18)
· Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (C8, C22)
· Ciao Market: Sandwiches, salads (C17)
· Eli’s Cheesecake: Cheesecakes, desserts (B9)
· Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (B8)
· Great American Bagel: Bagels, sandwiches (B14)
· Jamba Juice: Smoothies (B7)
· Manchu Wok: Chinese (C18)
· McDonald’s: Fast food (B11, C10)
· Nuts on Clark: Popcorn (C19)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (C6)
· Reggio’s Pizza: Pizza (C22, C18)
· Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolate, candy (B14)
· Salad Works: Salads (C18)
· Smoothie King: Smoothies (B6)
· Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries
· The Grove: Ice cream, frozen yogurt (B6)
· Tortas Frontera: Sandwiches, soups, salads (B10)
· Wolfgang Puck to Go: Sandwiches, salads (B1, B7)
A Leisurely Meal
· Tuscany Café: A traditional sit-down Italian restaurant with full service. Options include pastas, pizzas and classic entrees, as well as beer and wine. (B18)
Terminal 2/Concourse E and F
Fast Casual/Bars
· Fox Sports Sky Box: Bar food, sports bar
· Johnny Rockets: Burgers, shakes (Main terminal building)
· Skybridge: Greek, Mediterranean (F8)
· Stanley’s Blackhawks Bar: Sandwiches, breakfast, bar food, sports bar (E3)
A Quick Meal
· Argo Tea: Tea, coffee (E3)
· Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels (E2)
· Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, croissants (F9)
· Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (E3)
· CIBO Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruits, vegetarian (Main terminal building)
· La Tapenade: Pizzas, salads, wraps, sandwiches (E9, F12)
· McDonald’s: Fast food (F3)
· Nuts on Clark: Popcorn (E2)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (E3)
· Quizno’s: Sandwiches, salads (F1)
· Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries
A Leisurely Meal
· Wicker Park Sushi Bar: A sushi bar with sit-down tables and counter seating. Try a selection of maki or indulge in some sake. (Main terminal building)
Terminal 3/Concourse G, H, K and L
Fast Casual/Bars
· Facade’s Bar: Bar (K15)
· Fox Sports Sky Box: Bar food, sports bar
· Goose Island Brewery: Sandwiches, bar food, bar (L10)
· O’Briens Restaurant and Bar: Burgers, Hot dogs, sandwiches, bar (H5)
· O’Hare Bar & Grill: Sandwiches, burgers, salads, sports bar (Rotunda)
· Prairie Tap: Burgers, sandwiches, bar food, bar (K4)
· Rush Street: Sandwiches, bar food, bar (H14)
· Skyscrapers: Bar (K9)
A Quick Meal
· Argo Tea: Teas, coffee (H1)
· B.J.’s Market: Southern soul food (K15)
· Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, croissants (G1, K15)
· Burrito Beach/B Smooth: Mexican, burritos, tacos, smoothies (K4)
· CIBO Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruits, vegetarian (H1)
· Cinnabon: Cinnamon rolls, pastries (G6)
· Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, donuts, bagels (H5)
· Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (H2)
· Gold Coast Dogs: Hot dogs (L3)
· Great American Bagel: Bagels, sandwiches (H9, K2)
· Manchu Wok: Chinese (H5)
· McDonald’s: Fast food (H5, H8, K8, L4)
· Nuts on Clark: Popcorn (H6)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (Rotunda)
· Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolate, candy (H5)
· Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries
· Subway: Sandwiches (Rotunda)
· TCBY: Frozen yogurt (Rotunda)
· Tortas Frontera: Sandwiches, soups, salads (K3)
A Leisurely Meal
· Macaroni Grill: A full-service Macaroni Grill sits inside the terminal and offers a selection of pastas, pizzas, antipastas and other Italian classics. (K2)
· Wolfgang Puck Café: This restaurant location from the eponymous celebrity chef has full service, sit-down amenities. The full menu includes courses like pastas, rotisserie chicken, ribeye steak and pan-seared salmon as well as Puck’s signature four-cheese pizza and Chinois chicken salad. (K1, K12)
Terminal 5/Concourse M
Fast Casual/Bars
· Parades Bar: Bar (Upper level)
· The Bar: Bar (Lower level)
A Quick Meal
· Gold Coast Dogs: Hot dogs (Upper level)
· Graystone 1 Coffee: Coffee
· Lou Mitchell’s Express: Sandwiches, salads, soups (Upper level)
· McDonald’s: Fast food
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (Upper level)
Eater Chicago intern Jeffy Mai contributed this article.
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