With travel in full swing this Memorial Day weekend, Eater has updated its guide to eating and drinking at Baltimore-Washington International Airport to reflect which restaurants are open in each terminal. For a regularly updated list, go here.
BWI, the D.C. area’s busiest airport by passengers, is home to over 50 local and national dining options throughout the terminals and concourses. Last year, Fraport won the highly contentious contract to take over concessions at the airport for the next 23 years. BWI is gearing up to add a new Concourse A/B connector and baggage handling system.
Restaurants that recently joined the mix include the first airport location of local favorite Miss Shirley’s Café; two R&R Seafood Bars, for a taste of Maryland
blue crab and freshly shucked oysters; and grilled chicken stop Peri Peri Original. For overnight travelers, there are two 24/7 options: McDonald’s (A/B Food Court) and Dunkin’ Donuts (main terminal).
Best Local Bets
Miss Shirley’s Café: This family-owned Maryland staple with locations in Baltimore and Annapolis specializes in Southern food. (Gate A13)
Flying Dog Tap House: This bar sells drafts from its parent brewery in Frederick, Maryland, along with creative comfort food. Choose from a rotating selection of beers from the state’s largest craft brewery along with bites like Roseda beef sliders, mac and cheese, or Snake Dog IPA beer-battered shrimp with Old Bay-spiked remoulade. (A/B Food Court)
R&R Seafood Bar: This restaurant comes from the owners of Obrycki’s, who invested over $1 million into the project. Besides the raw bar, R&R serves everything from crab cakes to kettle bowls and the house drink, a crabby bloody mary. (Concourse A, D/E)
Nalley Fresh: The homegrown chain offers build-your-own bowls, salads, and wraps, with lots of vegan and vegetarian personalized options. (A/B Food Court)
Harbor Grille: Steaks, seafood, sandwiches, salads, and regional favorites, with craft beers, wine, and cocktails. (Gate C8)
Ledo Pizza: The Maryland-born chain brings BWI travelers reliable square pies, calzones, soups, and subs from a pair of outposts. (Main Terminal, pre-security and Concourse B)
Main Terminal
- Dunkin’ Donuts: 24/7 coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (behind American Airlines ticketing counter near Observation Gallery)
- Ledo Pizza: Along with pies, this location also serves ice cream sandwiches and gelato pops from Cream Cruiser (behind American Airlines ticketing counter near Observation Gallery)
- Sir Veza’s: A full-service restaurant with street tacos, a “SirNoran” dog, and lots of beer and micheladas. (Concourse D)
Concourse A
A Quick Meal
- Auntie Anne’s/Cinnabon: famous pretzels and tasty treats (Gate A5)
- Gachi Sushi: fresh high-end sushi (Gate A8)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works: sandwiches, salads, ice cream (Gate A8)
- Tony & Benny’s New York Style Pizza: pasta, pizza, stromboli, salads (Gate A8)
A Leisurely Meal
- Miss Shirley’s Café: family-owned Maryland staple with specialties rooted in Southern-leaning fare (Gate A13)
- R&R Seafood Bar: fan favorite specializing in fresh Chesapeake Bay seafood (Gate A12)
A/B Food Court
- Arby’s: fast-food staple with roast beef sandwiches, deli sandwiches, salads, shakes
- Chick-Fil-A: those famous chicken sandwiches and waffle fries
- Jamba Juice: blended beverages, juices, light snacks
- LeeAnn Chin: fast-casual Asian food
- Mayorga Coffee: local roaster
- McDonald’s: 24/7 burger, fries, and chicken nuggets
- Pinkberry: frozen yogurt with a cult following
- Nalley Fresh: Maryland-based chain offering salads, wraps and bowls, including many vegetarian and vegan options
A Leisurely Meal
- Flying Dog Tap House: beer from the Frederick brewery and pub fare
- Martini Bar: cozy place for passengers to relax and enjoy a drink, food and TV
- Silver Diner: Maryland-based diner chain that’s big on locally sourced ingredients
Concourse B
A Quick Meal
- Auntie Anne’s: those famous pretzels (Gate B1)
- Peri Peri Original: Renowned grilled chicken (Gate B5)
- Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins: coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, ice cream (Gate B10)
- Farmer’s Market: Stocked with produce, fruit, and vegetables along with an array of grab-and-go sandwiches and salads (Gate B3)
- Gachi Sushi Grab-and-Go: fresh high-end sushi (Gate B5)
- Ledo Pizza (Gate B5)
- Starbucks: coffee, pastries, sandwiches (Gate B6)
- Subway: custom sandwiches (Gate B5)
A Leisurely Meal
- Obrycki’s Restaurant & Bar: all things crab — from crab cakes to soft-shells and crab soup, plus other bar-friendly dishes (Gate B9)
- Zona Cocina: Mexican food like house-made salsas, fajitas and, of course, margaritas (Gate B4)
Concourse C
A Quick Meal
- Rita’s Italian Ice: Around since 1984, the popular East Coast sweets shop brings its Italian ices and frozen custards to an airport for the first time. Baked goods are also available. (Gate C1)
- Qdoba: fast-casual Mexican bowls and burritos (Gate C3)
- Einstein Bros. Bagels: sandwiches, bagels, breakfast items (Gate C5)
A Leisurely Meal
- The Firkin & Flyer: traditional British pub grub (B/C Connector, near Gate C2)
- Harbor Grille: steaks, seafood, sandwiches, salads, and regional favorites, with craft beers, wine, and cocktails (Gate C8)
Concourse D
A Quick Meal
- Auntie Anne’s: those famous pretzels (Gate D5)
- Dunkin’ Donuts: donuts and coffee (Gate D10)
- La Cocina Mexicana: enjoy a taco while catching a game (Gate D22)
- McDonald’s: the burger and fries you know so well (Gate D21)
- Smoothie King (Gate D21)
- Starbucks (Gate D1)
A Leisurely Meal
- Brix & Vine Wine Bar: This tasting room offers entrees from light salads to steak sandwiches. (Gate D24)
- The Greene Turtle: The Maryland-born sports bar offers pub food like burgers, soups, sandwiches, steak, and crab cakes. (Gate D8)
- Phillips Seafood Express: Get the chain’s famous Maryland crab cakes and more seafood entrees. (Gate D12)
- R&R Seafood Bar: Find raw oysters, crab cakes, Crabby marys, and more Maryland treats from the owners of Obrycki’s. (Gate D1)
Concourse E
A Leisurely Meal
- Passports Bar & Grill: Burgers, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar (Gate E1)
