Looking for food at Seattle airport?
SeaTac Airport has a lot of food options. It can be hard to know which ones are the safest bets. After all, you don’t want to spend a ton of money on a mediocre airport meal that leaves you with an in-flight tummy ache. That’s why we put together this tried-and-true guide to the best food at Seattle airport. Our favorite places to eat at SeaTac include fresh seafood, nourishing vegetarian fare, and hearty comfort food.
Here’s where to go for the best food at Seattle airport:
1. Lucky Louie Fish Shack (Central Terminal)
You can get sustainable Alaskan fish and chips at Lucky Louie in the Central Terminal. Their cheesecake-filled waffle fish are also a nice treat before a flight.
2. Salty’s at the SEA (Central Terminal)
Salty’s in West Seattle is beloved for its seafood cuisine and waterfront view, and you can at least enjoy the former at its SeaTac location. It is a full-service seafood restaurant with fresh, local ingredients—plus there’s the open-air BrewTop Social above that offers a rotating selection from local breweries.
3. Africa Lounge (A Gates)
The African-themed interior may seem a little cheesy (not to mention a bit random in the middle of the Seattle airport) but the food at Africa Lounge is the real deal. They offer jollof rice, fried plaintains, sambusas, and wines from South African Regions among other Congolese menu items.
4. Floret (A Gates)
Floret By Cafe Flora has fresh and hearty vegetarian options that you can enjoy as a sit-down meal or take-and-go. This is our top pick at SeaTac if you want something tasty and nourishing that won’t turn on you mid-flight.
5. LouLou Market & Bar (B Gates)
This market/bar/restaurant hybrid features a French menu with PNW touches. It’s a charming place to sit and enjoy a French dip or, if you prefer something sweet, a crepe.
6. Hachi-ko (C gates)
Here you can get Seattle staples such as teriyaki, sushi, and poke along with breakfast items and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads. But you should really go for the hot teriyaki or the fresh fish.
7. Ballard Brew Hall (D Gates)
Located near Gate D7, Ballard Brew Hall is your best option at SeaTac for grabbing one last craft beer before flying out of Seattle. In terms of food, they offer hearty menu options with local ingredients from breakfast to dinner.
8. Poke to the Max (D Gates)
You can get authentic Hawaiian food here such as fresh poke, garlic chicken, Spam musubi, and more. It’s all fresh and packed with flavor.
9. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese (N Gates)
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is a Seattle institution. If you neglected to stop by their Pike Place Market location, be sure to enjoy a taste at SeaTac before your flight. Their sit-down cafe offers sandwiches, soup, and mac-and-cheese. Don’t forget to buy some cheese to take with you as well!
10. Caffe Vita (N Gates)
Caffe Vita is some of the best coffee you can get in Seattle so skip the airport Starbucks and go here (and stock up on coffee beans while you’re at it). They also have sandwiches and breakfast items, and you’ll find a Caffe Vita stand in C Gates as well.
11. Skillet (N Gates)
Skillet has multiple locations all over Seattle so it’s no surprise that the popular diner-style restaurant can be found at the airport too. Their SeaTac location serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s the perfect place to order some comfort food and a Bloody Mary (if that’s your kind of thing) while you wait to board.
12. The Club SEA (S Gates)
Finally, if you find yourself in the S Concourse you’ll probably notice there’s not a lot of food options. Our recommendation would be to drop $50 for access to the Club SEA; in exchange you’ll get unlimited food, beverages, and a view of Mount Rainier.