Best Eats and Sips at Boston Logan Airport

Back again for travel season, it’s the The News PulseBoston guide to dining at Boston’sLogan International Airport (BOS). The best meal of your life probably won’t be at Logan, but the airport has been undergoing somewhat of a dining renaissance lately, bringing in outposts of local icons and increasing the number of serviceable restaurants and kiosks within its walls. Scroll onward for a rundown of the best bets inside the airport, and a comprehensive breakdown of the dining and drinking options in each terminal. (Also, to keep in mind: You can always find the most up-to-date information on the airport’s own website.)

Best Bets Inside Logan

First, here are a few overall highlights within the airport:

Boston Harbor Distillery: Watch planes take off and land while sipping a drink at this outpost of Boston’s homegrown, waterfront whiskey distillery. Post-security, gate E13

Boston Public Market: This mini version of downtown Boston’s public market includes several local vendors selling bagels, juice, seafood, and more, all highlighting ingredients sourced from New England. Post-security, gate C27

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse: This outpost of the Boston-based steakhouse chain opens at 4:30 a.m. for breakfast every day. At lunch and dinner, there’s plenty of steak, as well as seafood and pasta. Post-security, gate C25

George Howell Coffee: For a jolt of energy before an early morning flight, or a sweet treat pick-me-up any time, local coffee brand George Howell fits the bill. The spot is grab-and-go, but there’s open seating behind the shop. Post-security, gate E8

Fox & Flight: Award-winning chef Karen Akunowicz of local Italian hot spots Fox & the Knife and Bar Volpe is behind this new spot, which features pasta, sandwiches, and cocktails inspired by the northern Italian region of Modena. Post-security, Terminal A satellite concourse entrance

Kelly’s Roast Beef: This classic chain specializes in North Shore-style roast beef sandwiches. There are grab-and-go options available, as well as some seating. Post-security, gates B5 and B29

Legal Sea Foods: You’re never very far from a Legal in Logan, and the many permutations of the chain are all reliable choices for raw bar, lobster, fish and chips, and so forth. Post-security, gates A3, B8, B26, C12, E9, and E13

Shojo: This popular spot from Boston’s Chinatown is now open at the airport, serving some of the original location’s favorites (including Shojonator burgers), as well as grab-and-go meals meant to travel well (like dumplings and congee), and there’s a full bar. Post-security, gate C19

Santarpio’s: A slick new-ish outpost of the East Boston pizza legend. Post-security, gate C20

Every Restaurant and Bar at Logan

Are none of those options doing the trick? Here are the complete offerings at Logan, listed by terminal.

Terminal A

Gates 13 to 21 are in the Terminal A Satellite.

Alta Strada: From Boston and D.C. restaurateur Michael Schlow, this location of Alta Strada has full-service and grab-and-go Italian options, as well as a burger and a couple of sandwiches. Post-security, gate A9

Berkshire Farms Market: This one’s a grab-and-go spot, but it’s a good one, featuring all sorts of locally made products from Massachusetts, with a focus on the western part of the state. You may also find Boston-area goodies like breakfast pastries from South End Buttery, for example. And it’s a good opportunity to pick up some last-minute local treats to gift to those out-of-town friends you’re on your way to visit. Post-security, gate A6

B.Good: Burgers, salads, and more from a locally based international chain. Opens 60 minutes before the first departure. Post-security, gate A6

Boston Bruins Bar: This sports bar is (obviously) hockey-themed, and it serves sandwiches, salads, and more. It has a full bar. Post-security, gate A15

Buffalo Wild Wings Go: As the name implies, get your wings hot and fast here. Post-security, satellite concourse entrance

Chick-fil-A: The fast-food chain opened its first Boston Logan outpost in October, dishing out its classic chicken sandwiches as well as breakfast to-go. Post-security, gate A7

Dunkin’: You know what this one is. Three locations are currently open in Terminal A; find more in B and C. Pre-security, Terminal A baggage claim; post-security, gate A9 and satellite concourse entrance

Fox & Flight: Best bet (see above). Post-security, satellite concourse entrance

Harpoon Tap Room: Boston-based brewery with pub grub and, you guessed it, plenty of beer. Post-security, gate A21

Jimmy John’s: A solid sub sandwich chain. Post-security, satellite concourse entrance

Legal Sea Foods: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate A3

Sbarro: Italian-ish. Post-security, satellite concourse entrance

Starbucks: Coffee and such. Post-security, satellite concourse entrance

Terminal B

Berkshire Farms Market: A second location of the grab-and-go spot (there’s also one in Terminal A) featuring locally made goods. Post-security, gate B20

B.Good: Burgers, salads, and more from a locally based international chain. Post-security, gate B37

Cisco Brewers: A Nantucket-born brewery with classic New England beers on tap. Post-security, gate B36

Dunkin’: You know what it is. Find it right by security, one location before (24 hours) and two locations after. Pre-security; post-security, gate B5; post-security, near gate B29

Kelly’s Roast Beef: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gates B5 and B29

Legal Sea Foods: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gates B8 and B26

Lucca: A sit-down Italian spot with an original location in Boston’s North End. Stop by for breakfast, flatbreads, or Italian entrees. Post-security, gate B15

N.E. MKT: An all-day grab-and-go spot highlighting “tastes of the region” with sandwiches, salads, coffee, and such. Post-security, gate B29

Not Your Average Joe’s: This regional chain is the kind of place you’ll find dishes like ahi tuna wontons, cheesesteak egg rolls, Cobb salads, and baked haddock. Post-security, gate B29

Otto: A New England pizza chain that is always reliable. Post-security, gate B36

Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Want to switch it up from Dunkin’ and Starbucks? Head here. Post-security, gate B25

Pei Wei: Grab-and-go Asian-inspired food. Currently closed on Saturdays. Post-security, gate B14

Potbelly Sandwich Shop: This Chicago-based chain serves cookies, shakes, and salads in addition to the restaurant’s best-known item: toasted sandwiches. Though it’s a sandwich chain in an airport, it gets the job done. Post-security, gate B5

Sam Adams Brewhouse: Drink Boston’s most famous beer while eating pub fare. Post-security, gate B5

Starbucks: Coffee and such. Pre-security; three locations post-security, gates B7, B17, B29

Stephanie’s: With two airport locations, this sibling of Boston classic Stephanie’s on Newbury features a full bar. Post-security, gate B24

Temazcal Cantina: This reliable Massachusetts chain boasts tacos, enchiladas, chilaquiles, and an impressive array of tequila. Post-security, gate B18

Tico: An offshoot of Michael Schlow’s Latin American-inspired restaurant in D.C. Post-security, gate B37

Wpizza by Wolfgang Puck: Pizza… by Wolfgang Puck. Post-security, gate B14

Terminal C

Boston Public Market: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate C27

Camden Food Co.: Sandwiches, salads, etc. Post-security, gate C10

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate C25

Dunkin’: You know this one. There are five locations currently open in this terminal; just look around.

Gachi Sushi and Noodles: Udon, soba, sushi, and frushi (fruit-sushi) breakfast rolls. Post-security, gate C11

Green Express: Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, etc. Post-security, gate C18

Legal Sea Foods: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate C12

Mija: Waiter service and booze are available at this airport offshoot of a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Post-security, gate C11

Potbelly Sandwich Shop: This Chicago-based chain serves cookies, shakes, and salads in addition to the restaurant’s best-known item: toasted sandwiches. Though it’s a sandwich chain in an airport, it gets the job done. Post-security, gate C11

Santarpio’s: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate C20

Shake Shack: Cult-favorite burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and milkshakes. Post-security, gate C26

Shojo: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate C19

Starbucks: Coffee and such. Two locations post-security, gate C10 and C26

Wahlburgers: The ever-growing burger restaurant chain from the Wahlberg family. Post-security, near gate C10

Terminal E

Boston Harbor Distillery: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate E13

Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. Pre-security

George Howell Coffee: Best bet (see above). Post-security, between gates E7 and E8

Green Express: Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, etc. Post-security, gate E6

Legal Sea Foods: Best bet (see above). Post-security, gate E9 and E13

Monica’s Mercato: A classic North End sandwich shop. Post-security, gate E7

Peet’s Coffee and Peet’s at Night: Coffee and cocktails starting at 11 a.m.? Yes, please. Post-security, gate E13

Sal’s Pizza: A North End pizza mainstay. Post-security, gate E13

Stephanie’s: With two airport locations, this sibling of Boston classic Stephanie’s on Newbury features a full bar. Post-security, gate E7

Vineyard Grille: A lunch and dinner spot with seafood, burgers, and steak. Post-security, gate E1A

Wahlburgers: The ever-growing burger restaurant chain from the Wahlberg family. Post-security, near gate E7

Wow Bao: Counter-service Asian-inspired street food (bao, dumplings, and more), open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Post-security, gate E7

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