Eating at FLL Airport

The dining scene at Fort Lauderdale Airport is a field of stark contrasts. Your experience can vary drastically not only between terminals but also between establishments. While some options meet expectations, many others are a constant focus of complaints for slow service, low quality, and high prices. Planning where to eat can be as crucial as getting to your flight on time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which terminal has the best dining options?

According to general user experience, Terminals 1 and 2 offer superior variety and quality compared to Terminals 3 and 4. If you have time and are in T3 or T4, consider that the offer is very limited and often of lower quality.

Should I expect a long wait for my food?

Yes, it is very likely. One of the most recurrent complaints in almost all restaurants, including fast-food chains, is the slowness of the service. Do not assume that "fast food" means quick service at FLL; always plan with plenty of extra time.

Are there food options for night flights?

The options are extremely scarce. Most restaurants and cafes close long before the last flights of the day. If you are traveling late, the only 24-hour option is The Market on Las Olas in Terminal 3. We strongly recommend that you bring your own snacks.

Is a tip automatically added to the bill?

Yes, in many table-service restaurants, such as Rocco's Tacos and Air Margaritaville, an 18% tip is automatically added to the bill. Keep this in mind, as many users complain that this is not reflected in good service.

Jack Nicklaus restaurant at Fort Lauderdale Airport filled with diners enjoying meals and drinks.

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Critical Points / Traveler's Handbook

The Reality of the Terminals: A Two-League Airport

The difference is abysmal. While Terminals 1 and 2 have more modern and better-rated options (like Shake Shack or Sergio's), Terminals 3 and 4 are often described as a "gastronomic desert," with few and poor-quality options. Your departure terminal will drastically determine your culinary experience.

The Time Factor: Service is Not Fast

Slowness is the norm, not the exception. From chains like Burger King to full-service restaurants, waits of 20 to 40 minutes for an order are common. If you have little time for your connection or boarding, the safest option is a pre-packaged snack from a store.

The Night Desert: Limited Options After 9 PM

Do not count on being able to have dinner if your flight is late. The vast majority of establishments close early, leaving passengers with no alternatives. If your flight is delayed until the evening, you will most likely find nothing open to eat.

Quality vs. Cost: Adjust Your Expectations

Prices are high, as in any airport, but the quality often does not correspond. Well-known chains offer lower-quality products than their locations outside the airport, and the automatic 18% tip in many restaurants does not guarantee attentive service.

Restaurants and Fast Food

Kafe Kalik

Pros:

  • Some dishes, like the jerk chicken, are tasty and the portions are generous for an airport.

Cons:

  • The service is consistently rated as poor, slow, and inattentive.
  • The quality of the food is irregular; burgers described as low quality and other dishes disappointing.

Burger King

Pros:

  • It is a familiar and economical option, and on rare occasions, the service can be fast and the food fresh.

Cons:

  • Extremely slow and disorganized service is the most common complaint.
  • Staff often described as rude or apathetic.
  • The food is usually of lower quality than in other locations of the chain (cold, poorly prepared).

Steak 'n Shake

Pros:

  • Reasonable prices and the food, when prepared correctly, can be good.

Cons:

  • Very slow service, with waits that can exceed 30 minutes.
  • Reports of cleanliness issues and incorrect or cold orders.

Rocco’s Tacos

Pros:

  • The atmosphere is pleasant and the drinks, like the margaritas, are usually good.

Cons:

  • Extremely slow and inattentive service, despite the automatic 18% tip.
  • The quality of the food is considered inferior to that of its other locations (store-bought guacamole, mediocre food).

Air Margaritaville

Pros:

  • Good atmosphere to have a drink and relax before a flight. Some servers are praised for their friendliness.

Cons:

  • Very slow service and staff that seem not to care due to the automatic 18% tip.
  • Numerous serious complaints about incorrect billing and fraudulent charges.

Shula Burger

Pros:

  • Some users report that the staff is friendly and the burgers are of good quality.

Cons:

  • Very long waiting times. There are reports of raw burgers.
  • The veggie burger is consistently rated as terrible.

Casa Noble

Pros:

  • Comfortable space to sit and some bartenders make good cocktails.

Cons:

  • Extremely high prices for small drinks and no visible prices on the menu.
  • Service rated as poor and unfriendly.

Cafes and Drinks

Dunkin'

Pros:

  • It is one of the most economical options for a coffee or a quick snack.

Cons:

  • Very slow service and staff described as rude and disorganized.
  • Complaints about the quality of the food (hard bagels, burnt food).

Starbucks

Pros:

  • The mobile order option can save you a long line.
  • It offers the quality and consistency expected of the brand.

Cons:

  • Very long lines and service that can be slow and unfriendly.
  • Errors in orders and lack of stock of advertised products.

Complete list of locations by Terminal

Terminal 1

Air Margaritaville

Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Auntie Anne's

Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 8:00 pm

BurgerFi

Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight

Burger King

Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 9:00 pm or last flight

Great American Bagel

Lower level, Pre-Security
Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Sundays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Kona Big Wave Bar

Lower level, Pre-Security
Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

La Familia Tacos & Tequila

Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 6:30 am - last flight

Offerdahl's

Concourse C, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 8:00 pm

Red Stripe

Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Rocco's Tacos

Concourse C, Post-Security
Hours: 4:30 am - 9:00 pm

Sergio's

Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 9:00 pm or last flight

Shula Burger

Concourse C, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 8:00 pm

Starbucks

Lower level, Pre-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - last flight

Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - last flight

Concourse C, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - last flight

Urban Market Kiosk

Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 9:00 pm

Whisky River

Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight

Terminal 2

Flash Fire Pizza

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

Half Moon Empanadas

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 8:30 pm

Mobile Market

Concourse D, Pre-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

Shake Shack

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - 9:30 pm

Starbucks

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - last flight

Stella Bar

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Torn Basil

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 4:00 am - last flight

Umaizushi

Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

Terminal 3

Bokamper's Sports Bar and Grill

Connector E-F, Post-Security
Hours: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Bonefish Grill

Connector E-F, Post-Security
Hours: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

BurgerFi

Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 8:00 am - last flight

Dunkin'

Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 4:30 am - 7:00 pm

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Golden Bear Grill

Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Harvest & Grounds

Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Oceanside Marketplace

Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 4:30 am - last flight

Pei Wei Asian Diner

Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Pollo Tropical

Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Steak 'N Shake

Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

The Market by Food & Wine

Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

The Market on Las Olas

Connector E-F, Post-Security
Hours: 24 hours

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Cantina

Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 10:00 am – last flight

Terminal 4

Burger King

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - Last flight

Casa Noble

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Casavana Cafe

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Casavana Cuban Restaurant

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Cross Grain Brewhouse

Upper level - Pre-Security
Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

DeSano Pizza

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Kafe Kalik

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Harvest & Grounds

Upper level - Pre-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

Concourse G West - Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

Concourse G East - Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Plane Box Food Company

Concourse G - Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

Zona Fresca

Concourse G East - Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Rental Car Center

Starbucks

Pre-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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