A guide to dining at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Quick insights
- There is a variety of food and beverage options at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), ranging from local favorites to national chains.
- CLT has one terminal and five concourses with dining options.
- There are some lounges throughout the airport that may offer complimentary food and beverages.
From pimento cheese to fried chicken, there is southern comfort and hospitality woven into Charlotte’s food scene. And that southern charm extends to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where travelers can find a range of local favorites before catching their flight.
Whether you’re looking for local bites or a sit-down meal at a familiar chain restaurant, you can likely find it at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Read on to learn more about dining options at CLT and how you may be able to place your order before you even set foot in the airport.
Dining options at CLT
CLTOpens overlay offers several dining options throughout its main terminal and five concourses. Options include grab-and-go spots, local favorites and 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 to board.
Where to eat at CLT
There is an interactive map of all dining options and locationsOpens overlay on the CLT website.
There is one terminal at CLT with five connecting concourses—A, B, C, D and E. There are no food options in the main terminal prior to security screening, but there are some options on the lower level of the terminal near baggage claim.
Most options can be found just beyond security in the main terminal or on the departures level in each of the concourses.
Plan restaurant dining at CLT
There is a filterable list of dining optionsOpens overlay on the CLT website. Visitors can filter options by location, cuisine and mobile ordering availability. Listings on the site typically display the establishment's location, hours and contact information.
CLT has a few dining options that allow for mobile ordering. Ordering is available through select establishments’ mobile app or website—not through the airport.
CLT lounge dining options
There are a few airport lounges at CLT. 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 is one lounge at CLT that is 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
CLT has one terminal and five concourses with dining options throughout, ranging from grab-and-go spots to full-service restaurants. Travelers can place mobile orders at select restaurants at CLT.
There are also several airport lounges at CLT, which typically offer complimentary food and beverages. All Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers are enrolled in the Priority Pass Select membership and can visit the lounge in the Priority Pass network at CLT.
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 PassOpens overlay terms and conditions.
