New research conducted by travel experts at The Family Vacation Guide, has analysed data found within different rating platforms – such as Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp – to reveal which airport restaurants have the highest food ratings in the world.
The top 10 airport restaurants around the world:
| Rank | Restaurant | Airport | Location | Google Rating | Tripadvisor Rating | Yelp Rating | Average Score |
| 1 | One Flew South | Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 1 | Root Down | Denver International Airport | Denver, Colorado, United States | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Sushi Kyotatsu | Narita International Airport | Tokyo, Japan | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 4 | La Carreta | Miami International Airport | Miami, Florida, United States | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 5 | All Bar One | Birmingham Airport | Birmingham, England | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Bamee | Munich International Airport | Munich, Germany | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Harry and Izzy’s | Indianapolis International Airport | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | The Windmill | Stansted Airport | London, England | 3.9 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 |
| 9 | Obrycki’s | Baltimore/Washington International Airport | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | 4.2 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| 10 | Berghoff Cafe | O’Hare International Airport | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 4.1 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
One Flew South located at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Root Down, at Denver International Airport both rank as the BEST airport restaurants in the world, with a total score of 4.5 out of 5.
If you’re the kind of traveller who enjoys a bit of fine dining when at the airport, then the Southern-inspired restaurant One Flew South is a perfect option. The establishment has been nominated twice for Outstanding Service by the James Beard Foundation and offers some delicious and elegant dishes including poké tacos, a smoked gouda burger, and various sushi rolls.
Root Down is well-loved for its delicious food that is served all day long. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. From filled burritos to yogurt parfait and steel-cut oats, Root Down’s menu features some classics, that are suited to everyone’s different tastes.
Sushi Kyotatsu, located at Narita International Airport ranks as the third-best airport restaurant in the world, with an average score of 4.4 out of 5. Visitors can enjoy a range of delicious sushi rolls, including nigiri sushi, and sashimi, as well as sharing platters. The old Tokyo-style restaurant also caters to those with a vegetarian diet.
Further insights:
- Heathrow ranks as the most featured airport, as it appears on the list of highest-ratedairport restaurants four times.
- Tortas Frontera located in O’Hare Airport ranks as the highest-rated restaurant by top Chefs, with an average score of 3.8.
