Newark Liberty International Airport food guide: Dining at EWR
Quick insights
- Dining options at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) include a mix of local flavors and familiar chain restaurants.
- There are three terminals at EWR, each with its own dining options, that are connected by the AirTrain or complimentary airport shuttle.Â
- There are several airport lounges at EWR that may offer complimentary food and beverages.
Newark Airport (EWR) is located in New Jersey but is a short drive from New York City, making it a hub for air travel on the East Coast. With dozens of places to grab a quick bite, a full meal or sip leisurely on a cocktail, travelers at EWR may find a variety of establishments to satisfy their appetites.
Read on to learn more about where to dine at EWR.
Dining options at EWR
EWR offers more than 100 dining options spread across three terminals—Terminal A, B and C. You can view a map of all dining options and locationsOpens overlay on the EWR website.
Dining options range from vending machines to sit-down, full-service restaurants. There are also restaurants that have halal, kosher, gluten-free and vegan options on their menus (subject to change). Travelers in search of a snack, quick bite or bottled beverage before their flight can find a variety of stores and shops in each terminal selling these items and more.
Where to eat at EWR
Many EWR dining options can be found in the following locations:
- Terminal A: Concourse Level
- Terminal B: Departures Level
- Terminal C: Mezzanine/Departures Level
There are full-service restaurant options in each terminal, with most spread throughout the concourses. Each terminal also has a concentration of quick service restaurants near the gates.
Most dining options are past security screening, but in all three terminals there are some options pre-security.
Newark’s three terminals are not connected via moving walkways or airside connectors. To move between terminals, travelers need to take the AirTrain or complimentary shuttle bus.
Planning to eat at EWR
The EWR website has an interactive list of dining optionsOpens overlay. Dining listings typically include the establishment’s location, hours of operation, a short description, photos and a link to its location on the terminal map. Visitors of this page can also filter dining options by their location and type of cuisine.
EWR lounge dining options
There are several lounges spread across EWR’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.
In summary
EWR has three terminals with a variety of dining options serving everything from vegan-friendly options to a slice of New York-style pizza. Travelers can find several full-service restaurants spread throughout the concourses in each terminal as well as a concentration of quick service dining options near the gates. Most options are past security, but there are some pre-security options in each terminal.
