Atlanta airport food guide: Dining at ATL

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      Quick insights

      • There is a variety of food and beverage options at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), ranging from local favorites to national chains.
      • ATL has more than 100 dining establishments spread across its two terminals and seven concourses.
      • There are lounges throughout the airport which generally offer complimentary food and beverages.

      Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in the U.S. Due to the many travelers passing through its terminals and concourses every day, the airport needs plenty of dining options to cater to its visitors. Thankfully, there are more than 100 dining options at ATL.

      Read on to learn more about what and where to eat and drink at ATL.

      Dining options at ATL

      ATLOpens overlay spans two terminals and seven concourses. Regardless of where you are at the airport, there are dining options ranging from grab-and-go spots to sit-down, full-service restaurants. There are also duty-free stores and shops that sell beverages and snacks if you want a quick bite to hold you over while waiting at your gate.

      There is an interactive map of all dining options and locationsOpens overlay on the ATL website.

      Where to eat at ATL

      The Domestic Terminal and International Terminal are located at opposite ends of ATL. Between them, you'll find seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E and F.

      There are multiple dining options in each terminal and concourse. The concourses all have a central food court with additional dining options spread throughout the north and south ends near the gates.

      Travelers can navigate between any concourse via The Plane Train, an automated people mover. Once through security screening in the terminals, most dining options are available to all travelers.

      Plan restaurant dining at ATL

      The ATL website, in addition to the interactive map, has a filterable list of dining and shopping optionsOpens overlay. Visitors can access a list of dining options by location when they select a terminal or concourse from the drop-down menu.

      The listings typically include the establishment’s location, hours of operation, a description of the restaurant and a link to view it on the map.

      ATL lounge dining options

      There are a few airport lounges at ATL. Lounges often provide complimentary food and beverages, in addition to other amenities like private restrooms, family areas and a variety of seating options for places to work or relax.

      To access airport lounges, you may need to have a membership that provides entry or pay a fee. For example, there are lounges at ATL that are a part of the Priority Pass™ network. A Priority Pass membership provides travelers with access to 1,300+ airport lounges across the world.

      Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership as a cardmember benefit. Note that this card has an annual fee.

      In summary

      ATL has more than 100 dining options spread throughout its two terminals and seven concourses. Each concourse has a central food court with additional dining on the south and north ends. Airport dining options include grab-and-go spots, local favorites and full-service restaurants.

      There are also lounges at ATL, most of which may offer complimentary food and beverages. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive complimentary Priority Pass Select membership and can visit lounges in the Priority Pass network at ATL and other airports, subject to availability.

      This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication and is subject to change. Please refer to the airport's official site and Priority Pass terms and conditions.

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