Los Angeles International Airport food guide: Dining at LAX

Quick insights

Los Angeles International Airport is one of the largest airports in the U.S. and offers flights to destinations across the globe. In other words, LAX caters to a lot of people. And if you're a hungry traveler passing through, there are many options available to you.

Whether you’re looking for local bites or a sit-down meal in a familiar chain restaurant, you might just find what you need. There are plenty of dining options for travelers whether they’re flying into or out of LAX. 

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

Dining options at LAX

LAX has eight active terminals—Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and B—with many dining options throughout the concourses and terminals. Options include grab-and-go spots, family-friendly restaurants and local favorites, to name a few. There are also shops, vending machines and duty-free stores that sell beverages and snacks if you want a quick bite to hold you over before boarding your flight.

There is an interactive map of all dining options and locationsOpens overlay on the LAX website. Visitors can filter dining options on the map based on their location and desired cuisine.

Where to eat at LAX

Most dining options are located on Level 3 in all terminals. There are limited options pre-security checkpoints. Most dining is beyond the security checkpoints near the gates. 

The LAX website, in addition to the interactive map, has a filterable list of dining and shopping optionsOpens overlay. Visitors can filter dining options by terminal, pre- and post-security locations and mobile ordering availability.

Plan restaurant dining at LAX

Select restaurants at LAX support mobile ordering. This allows travelers to place a dining order ahead of their arrival at the airport. For an up-to-date list of mobile ordering options, travelers can visit the LAX website.

There are also passenger discountsOpens overlay listed on the LAX website that include discounts on dining. 

LAX lounge dining options

There are a few airport lounges at LAX. 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. As of February 2026, there is one lounge at LAX that is a part of the Priority Pass™ network. A Priority Pass membership provides travelers with access to over 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

LAX is a large international airport with eight active terminals. There are several dining options throughout the terminals with most dining on Level 3 in the terminals.  There is an interactive map and filterable list of dining options on the LAX website. Listings on the site typically include the establishment's location, hours of operation, a description and information about mobile ordering (if available).

There are also airport lounges at LAX, most of which offer complimentary food and beverages. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive complimentary Priority Pass Select membership and can visit the lounge at LAX and lounges at other participating airports. 

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.