Vegas is a diner’s paradise, but the options for those leaving or arriving at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) remain considerably more limited. At the airport, there’s still the chance to sample from cult-favorite national chains; some local outposts; and, it being Vegas, a nice number of airport bars and sleek lounges. If you’re landing in Las Vegas and less than impressed with the selection, rest assured that you can be on the Strip within minutes, where superlative dining awaits. Until then, here’s where to dine before boarding.
Best Lounges:
Capital One The Capital One Lounge partners with Las Vegas restaurants Vesta Coffee Roasters for locally roasted Goddess Blend coffee and Las Vegas Japanese-style pastry shop Suzuya Patisserie for pastries.
The bar serves a frozen cocktail from Herbs & Rye, and Las Vegas Brewing Co. provides a Vienna lager. Small plates are also served. Entry is $90 except for some cardholders. (Terminal 1, Concourse D, near Gate 50)
Chase Sapphire Lounge
The new two-floor lounge, which opened in December 2025, offers breakfast and all-day dining options curated by Momofuku, including a miso maple yogurt parfait, avocado toast with Momofuku chili crisp, spicy cucumber salad, glazed pork buns, and crispy potatoes flecked with nori. Coconut rice pudding, also by Momofuku, leads the dessert table, which features, among other selections, a double-chocolate brownie. Inventive cocktails from the downstairs bar can make even the most rushed airport travelers linger, while the champagne bar upstairs gives a taste of the opulence the Las Vegas Strip remains known for.
Sidecar by the Centurion Lounge
This new lounge from American Express offers a speakeasy-like bar experience in the confines of the airport. The food and snacks menu, which can be ordered from QR code, features dishes from James Beard Foundation Award–recognized chefs of the Culinary Collective by the Centurion Lounge, including Kwame Onwuachi, who just opened Maroon in Las Vegas; Mike Solomonov; Mashama Bailey; and Sarah Grueneberg. Bar director Harrison Ginsberg from New York City’s Overstory developed the cocktail menu, while the wine program has been curated by Helen Johannesen, the Collective’s sommelier who may be best known from Los Angeles’s Jon & Vinny’s restaurants.
Esplanade at Terminal 1
Best Bet: The Layover Bar
A full-service bar with margaritas and bloody Marys
Fast Casual/Bars
- Bud 29 Track Lounge (smoking-friendly bar)
- A Quick Meal
Starbucks Coffee - Wendy’s
- Jimmy John’s
Terminal 1, A Gates
Best Bet: Siegel’s Bagelmania
Find bagel sandwiches and bagels slathered with shmear from a local purveyor (next to Gate A10).
Fast Casual/Bars
- Cocktail Bar (near Shake Shack)
- Stella Artois Bar (another brewery-branded drinking option, next to Gate A15)
- The B Lounge (A Budweiser-branded bar, next to Gate A7)
A Quick Meal
- Jamba Juice (post-security food court)
- Great Steak & Potato Co. (fries, cheesesteaks, etc. near Gate A23)
- Moe’s Southwest Grill (next to Gate A15)
- Starbucks (near Gate A7)
- Dunkin’ Express (near Gate A7)
Terminal 1, B Gates
Best Bet: Shake Shack
The NY-based smash burger phenom serves burgers with crinkle-cut fries and thick milkshakes. (post-security food court; also reachable for A gates)
Fast Casual/Bars
- Red Star Lounge (Heineken beer next to Gate B9)
- PGA Tour Grill (between Gates B15 and B17)
- Tacos Locos, Concourse B, near B15
A Quick Meal
- Doughp (yes, that’s packaged cookie dough) vending machine (Near B2)
- 360° Gourmet Burritos (build-your-own and other burritos next to Gate B15)
- Einstein Bros. Bagel (next to Gate B9)
- Fresh Attractions (packaged salads and such, before Gate B15)
- Little Tony’s Pizzeria next to B25)
- Mrs. Fields (next to B25)
- Port of Subs (next to B25)
Terminal 1, C Gates
Best sit-down option: Jose Cuervo Tequileria
Nachos, fish tacos, chimichangas, and margaritas. (across from Gate C5)
Fast Casual/Bars
- Corcoran’s Irish Pub (Guinness and bar food near Gate C2)
- Crafted Bar (cocktails near Gate C7)
- Barney’s Lounge (slots and smoking near Gate C22)
- Lucky Streak Cocktail Lounge (post-security)
- Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill (burgers, drinks, salads between Gate C23 and C24)
A Quick Meal
- Auntie Anne’s (next to Gate C16)
- Brookwood Farms Barbecue (pulled pork, brisket, and more near Gate C14)
- Burger King (next to Gate C14)
- Popeyes (next to Gate C19)
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (post-security and near Gate C4)
- Fresh Attractions (across from Gate C4 and next to Gate C14)
- Fresh Market on the Go (next to Gate C19 and C21, near Gate C23)
- The Great American Bagel & Bakery (next to Gate C16)
- Jamba Juice (post-security)
- LAS MKT (sandwiches across from Gate C7)
- Nathan’s Famous (hot dogs next to Gate C22)
- Pei Wei Asian Diner (next to Gate C19)
- Popeye’s (next to Gate C19)
- Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen (pizza and pasta between Gate C23 and C24)
- Wendy’s (between Gate C23 and C24)
- Jersey Mike’s (sandwiches near Gate C22)
Terminal 1, D Gates
Best sit-down options: Ruby’s Diner and Ruby’s Bar
Nostalgic, breakfast-all-day kind of place with burgers, shakes, and more. (post-security food court)
Vegas Born Bar and Grill
Vegas Golden Knights-themed restaurant with game-day staples like wings, cheese fries, soft pretzels, and burgers. (near Gate D52)
Fast Casual/Bars
- Kona Big Wave Bar (near Gate D38)
- Modelo Cantina (near Gate D7)
- Centurion Lounge (members only, near Gate D1)
- Chili’s (between D18 and D26 and next to D35)
- Crafted Bar (drinks near Gate D38)
- Estrella Jalisco Bar (another branded beer bar near Gate D7)
A Quick Meal
- Wolfgang Puck Express (next to Gate D17)
- Panda Express (post-security food court)
- Burger King (next to Gate D6)
- Byte Kiosk (post-security food court)
- California Pizza Kitchen (post-security food court)
- Chili’s Too (near Gate D18)
- Port of Subs (next to Gate D4 and D50)
- Quiznos Subs (near Gate D34)
- Metro Pizza (slices and stromboli between Gates D34 and D36)
- Rachel’s Kitchen (juices and smoothies by Gate D6)
- Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill (next to D6)
- Baja Fresh Express (post-security food court)
- Auntie Anne’s (post-security food court)
- Starbucks Coffee (post-security food court, next to Gate D6, across from Gate D19, and next to Gate D36 and Gate D55)
- TCBY (post-security food court)
- Cinnabon (post-security food court)
- Fresh Attractions (post-security food court)
- Great American Bagel & Bakery (post-security food court)
- Jamba Juice (post-security food court)
- Mrs. Fields (next to Gate D50 and post-security food court)
Terminal 1, Baggage Claim
- Starbucks Coffee
Terminal 3, E Gates
Best Bet: Village Pub
Your standard airport bar with wings, French dip sandwiches, and pot pie. (Across from Gate E14)
Sweet treat: Candy Cove
A new candy store destination that may keep the children entertained (and wired) before their flights.
Fast Casual/Bars
- PGA Tour Grill (near Gate E3)
A Quick Meal:
- Burger King (near Gate E11)
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (near Gate E10)
- The Local (bar with grab-and-go options near Gate E11)
- Las Vegas Chophouse & Brewery (near Gate E8)
- Carl’s Jr. (near Gate E4)
- Pei Wei (near Gate E11)
- Starbucks (near Gate E4)
- Great American Bagel & Bakery (near Gate E4)
