Dallas Fort Worth International Airport food guide: Dining at DFW
Quick insights
- From local favorites to national chains, there are a variety of food and beverage options at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
- DFW has five terminals each with their own dining options, many of which are beyond security checkpoints.
- Travelers can order food ahead of their arrival at the airport via the DFW Market.
Everything's bigger in Texas, or so they say. And that may go for the food, too. If you’re traveling through DFW, you might be looking for dining options with a local flair or a quick bite at a familiar chain restaurant.
Regardless of your cravings, DFW has a variety of dining options and lounges throughout. Read on to learn more about what and where to eat (and drink) at DFW.
Dining options at DFW
DFW offers dozens of dining options in each of its five terminals. Options range from vending machines to sit-down, full-service restaurants. There are also duty-free stores and shops that sell bottled beverages and snacks if you want a quick bite to hold you over.
You can view a map of all dining options and locationsOpens overlay on the DFW website.
Where to eat at DFW
There is no central food court at DFW. Rather, there are restaurants, cafes and vending machines spread throughout each terminal. Many dining options can be found on the follow levels:
- Terminal A: Level 2
- Terminal B: Level 2
- Terminal C: Level 2
- Terminal D: Level 3
- Terminal E: Level 2
DFW has multiple security checkpoints in each terminal. There are vending machines in each terminal prior to security screening (and fast food options in a few), but most dining is located beyond the security checkpoints.
Plan your dining at DFW
In addition to a list of dining options, the DFW website also denotes which eateries allow mobile ordering. Through the DFW MarketOpens overlay, travelers can order ahead of their arrival at the airport and grab food on the way to their gate. Note that not all DFW restaurants support mobile ordering.
DFW lounge dining options
There are several lounges spread across DFW’s terminals. 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 (or sometimes both depending on the membership level). There are a few lounges at DFW that participate in 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
DFW has five terminals that each have many dining options. Travelers can find everything from grab-and-go food and beverages to sit-down restaurants and local options in each terminal.
Travelers can place mobile orders at select restaurants through the DFW Market. Refer to the DFW website for up-to-date information on which establishments allow mobile orders.
There are also several lounges at DFW, many of which offer complimentary food and beverages. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers are automatically enrolled in the complimentary Priority Pass Select membership and can visit lounges in the Priority Pass network at DFW.
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.
