These 6 US Airports Named Best in the WORLD for Restaurant Choices

Staff Report

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

New research conducted by travel experts at The Family Vacation Guide, has analysed data found within different rating platforms - such as Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp - to reveal which airport restaurants have the highest food ratings in the world. 

You can view the full research here: https://www.thefamilyvacationguide.com/travel-guides/foodie-airport-hotspots/ 

The top 10 airport restaurants around the world: 

Rank

Restaurant

Airport

Location

Google Rating

Tripadvisor Rating

Yelp Rating

Average Score

1

One Flew South

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

4.4

4.5

4.5

4.5

1

Root Down

Denver International Airport

Denver, Colorado, United States

4.4

4.5

4.5

4.5

3

Sushi Kyotatsu

Narita International Airport

Tokyo, Japan

4.2

4.5

4.5

4.4

4

La Carreta

Miami International Airport

Miami, Florida, United States

4.2

4

4

4.1

5

All Bar One

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham, England

3.9

4.2

4

4.0

6

Bamee

Munich International Airport

Munich, Germany

4

4

4

4.0

6

Harry and Izzy's

Indianapolis International Airport

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

4

4

4

4.0

8

The Windmill

Stansted Airport

London, England

3.9

4

4

4.0

9

Obrycki's

Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

4.2

4

3.5

3.9

10

Berghoff Cafe

O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, Illinois, United States

4.1

4

3.5

3.9

One Flew South located at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Root Down, at Denver International Airport both rank as the BEST airport restaurants in the world, with a total score of 4.5 out of 5. 

If you’re the kind of traveller who enjoys a bit of fine dining when at the airport, then the Southern-inspired restaurant One Flew South is a perfect option. The establishment has been nominated twice for Outstanding Service by the James Beard Foundation and offers some delicious and elegant dishes including poké tacos, a smoked gouda burger, and various sushi rolls. 

Root Down is well-loved for its delicious food that is served all day long. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. From filled burritos to yogurt parfait and steel-cut oats, Root Down’s menu features some classics, that are suited to everyone’s different tastes. 

Sushi Kyotatsu, located at Narita International Airport ranks as the third-best airport restaurant in the world, with an average score of 4.4 out of 5.  Visitors can enjoy a range of delicious sushi rolls, including nigiri sushi, and sashimi, as well as sharing platters. The old Tokyo-style restaurant also caters to those with a vegetarian diet.

Further insights:
  • Heathrow ranks as the most featured airport, as it appears on the list of highest-rated airport restaurants four times.

  • Tortas Frontera located in O’Hare Airport ranks as the highest-rated restaurant by top Chefs, with an average score of 3.8.