Chef Christian Page, who previously won burger fans’ hearts at Short Order, pays homage to Al Cassell’s beloved 1948 hamburger joint with a reboot at the Hotel Normandie in Koreatown and a newly opened sequel in DTLA. Like its sister locations, Cassell's Hamburgers at LAX grinds premium beef daily for greatest hits like the Classic Cheeseburger and the famous Patty Melt.

Slapfish, a creative oceanic comfort food concept from CEO-Founder Andrew Gruel and wife/marketing manager Lauren, crosses an East Coast fish shack with SoCal and Baja twists. A massive overhead fish skeleton dominates the space, which also houses colorful reclaimed wood tables and a wood bar. Signature dishes include an overflowing lobster roll with sweet knuckle and claw meat that’s tossed with hot butter and tangy lemon mayo and served on a butter-griddled brioche bun with French fries and pickle spear. Creamy clam chowder comes dressed with chives, bacon bits and a couple shakes of proprietary “Slapfish spice” blend that graces nearly every dish. Massive shrimp burritos should fill you up before any flight, preferably drizzled with creamy lemon herb sauce. 

Umami Burger founder Adam Fleischman and chef Anthony Carron launched their fast-growing pizza chain in 2013. Why look for pizza near LAX airport when you can get great pizza at LAX? The 800 Degrees at LAX serves Neapolitan-style, build-your-own pizzas that emerge from wood-burning ovens in a minute, perfect for international travelers on the go.

Drink LA is a groundbreaking new airport concept, serving fine wines, craft beers, classic cocktails and small plates along with sweeping views of the terminal. Drink LA is located on the Mezzanine Level of the Great Hall.

Petrossian elevates the travel experience with over 20 vodkas and top-shelf champagne to pair with the company’s famous caviar. Travelers can relax before their flights and indulge in Petrossian’s offerings, or take their luxury on board with a “caviar in the air” picnic pack that includes a caviar selection of their choice, blinis, and crème fraiche presented in an insulated carry-on Petrossian pouch. Additional gourmet to-go options include a selection of Parisian-smoked salmon and charcuterie.

Founded in Los Angeles, Umami Burger specializes in classic American burgers made with unique, secret ingredients that give them their signature flavor. The Great Hall location of the burgeoning chain features burgers that are exclusive to LAX, including the LAX Burger, the LAX Veggie Burger, and three breakfast burgers.

Meaning “wine flight” in Italian, Vino Volo has a knowledgeable staff that can help travelers navigate the eclectic wine list, as well as offer suggestions on charcuterie and cheese pairings. Vino Volo serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates.

Since 1996, Chef Farshid Hakim has run La Provence Patisserie & Café in Beverly Hills. His Brentwood Gardens location didn’t work out, but LAX has proven to be a rewarding rebound, complete with pastel pink accents and olive green and white striped backing. An array of pastries and crodos (La Provence’s version of Cronut™) have proven popular. The cranberry cheese croissant contains a sweet-tart blend of berries and cream cheese. A chocolate croissant features a soft rectangle loaded with dark chocolate. Bear claw sports toasted almond scales and contains tantalizing almond paste. Macarons are no longer available, but they’ve added a larger selection of grab-and-go sandwiches.

Chef Ben Ford opened his eponymous Ford’s Filling Station in 2006. His pioneering gastropub became a mainstay of the thriving Culver City dining scene before it closed and reopened at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE in 2014. Located at Gate 55A, Ford’s Filling Station LAX offers pub burgers, flatbreads, salads and bar bites. On the other side of the Duty Free Shop, Skewers by Morimoto features the Iron Chef’s take on Japanese-style street and bar food. Nearby is the LAX outpost of Lemonade, the ever-expanding chain of fast-casual cafeterias offering seasonal Southern California comfort food.

The sleek BOA Steakhouses in West Hollywood and Santa Monica have been re-imagined at LAX as B Grill by BOA Steakhouse, located across from Duty Free along the concourse between Gate 71B and Gate 73. The extensive menu offers signatures like the Petite Filet Mignon, New York Strip, BOA Burger and BOA Chop Chop, as well as more casual offerings like a breakfast burrito and wraps. Hungry travelers take note: the Food [Collection] food court across from Wolfgang Puck Express includes several new food and beverage options, including bld, The Counter and CarryOn Market.

Black and white photos depict firefighters at Downtown L.A.’s old Engine Co. No. 28, now the long-time home to the original restaurant. The LAX outpost touts red walls with stainless steel pillars, speckled white tables, and black cushioned banquettes. Areas executive chef Mario Perez oversees this menu, which includes “firehouse favorites” like oven-roasted meatloaf smothered in mushroom demi glace, served with house-made, skin-on garlic mashed red potatoes and sautéed spinach. Crispy chicken & waffles feature Belgian waffles served with fried chicken breast and drumstick blanketed in house-made gravy crafted with sausage, bacon fat, scallions, salt, pepper, flour, and cream. Firefighters can’t live on comfort food alone, so Engine Co. 28 offers “green alarm” salads like the Firehouse Cobb. Well-seasoned cubes of grilled chicken breast join be romaine hearts, bacon bits, a Hass avocado fan, tomato, egg, and blue cheese dressing.