Where to Eat at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

You don't have to settle for fast food anymore.

Over the past few years, the dining scene has improved at Charlotte Douglas. While there are still many fast food options, there are some new, bright spots among all the chains. With a little effort, it's possible to find local beers, big burgers and some lighter options in the terminal. Here's what you need to know about eating at CLT...

The Standouts

1897 Market: We're in the age of the food emporium, and the reach of the multi-purpose market has stretched into our skies (almost). This space contains a bar, a sit-down restaurant, a to-go kiosk, and a table filled with North Carolina-sourced foodstuffs (think: pimento cheese). It serves pizza, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and shrimp and grits. On the liquid side of things, 1897 Market has a full bar, including signature cocktails. (Atrium, near Concourse A/B)

Bad Daddy Burger Bar: This mini chain started in Charlotte in 2007, before expanding to Tennessee, Colorado and the CLT. They have take-away and sit-down options, where you can drink a local beer, like NoDa, and eat a bacon cheeseburger on steroids with a side of tots. (C4)

Beaudevin: This Euro-centric airport-based wine bar and restaurant is one of the more praised HMS Host spots. With a long bar that's lit by a series of chandeliers made from wine glasses, the space itself offers a visual break from the fluorescent lighting and food courts that are common sights while in transit. The wine list has over 30 varieties and includes flight pairings, with local picks ("Carolina's Finest") as well as imports ("Old World Reds"). There's a full bar and beers on tap. Food-wise, Beaudevin is all about the small plates, charcuterie and tartines. (Atrium, near USO Lounge)

Carolina Beer Company: North Carolina has over 130 brewpubs and breweries, and some of those beers are on tap here, including pours from Charlotte-based NoDa and Olde Mecklenbug Brewery. While they also offer pub food, the drafts are the main draw. (D7)

Here's the guide to eating in the rest of the airport. Bolding denotes Eater's seal of approval.

Atrium

A Leisurely Meal
1897 Market: Southern food (near Concourses A/B)
Beaudevin: wine bar (near USO Lounge)

Fast Casual/Bars
First in Flight Bar/Hissho Sushi: sushi (near USO Lounge)
Jose Cuervo's Tequileria: Mexican (near American Airlines Admiral's Club)

A Quick Meal
Genghis Grill: Mongolian barbecue (near Concourse A) • Brookwood Farms BBQ: barbecue (near Concourse A) • Cinnabon: cinnamon rolls (near Concourse A) • Papa John's: pizza (near center point) • Salsarita's: Mexican (near center point) • Burger King: fast food (near center point) • Quizno's Subs: fast food (near center point) • TCBY: frozen yogurt (near center point) • Jamba Juice: smoothies (across from American Airlines Admiral's Club) • Starbucks: coffee (near Concourse A/D, C) Coca Cola 600 Café: pub food (near mouth of Concourse A/D)

Concourse A

Fast Casual/Bars
Uptown Bar & Lounge: Local beers, burgers, breakfast sandwiches (A4)
Phipps Bistro: Grab ‘n' go sandwiches, salads and local snacks, like Tastebud Popcorn and the Southern Cake Queen's red velvet cheesecake brownies (A4)

A Quick Meal
Cinnabon: cinnamon rolls (A5) Wendy's: fast food (A5)

Concourse B

Fast Casual/Bars
California Pizza Kitchen: pizza (B4)
Stock Car Cafe: pub food (B8)

A Quick Meal
The Great American Bagel Bakery: bagels (B7) • Bojangles: fried chicken (B7) • Farmer's Market: sandwiches, salads, soups (B8) Starbucks: coffee (B10)

Concourse C

Fast Casual/Bars
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: burgers (C6)
Phillips Seafood: crabcakes, salads, fish (C13)

A Quick Meal
Sbarro: pizza (C6) • TCBY: frozen yogurt (C11) • Fresh Attractions Deli: sandwiches (C11) • Starbucks: coffee (C11) • Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express: sandwiches (C13)

Concourse D

Fast Casual/Bars
Hissho Sushi: sushi (D2)
Rum Bar: burgers, jerk chicken (across from D2)
Carolina Beer Company: local beer (D7)

A Quick Meal
Pinkberry: frozen yogurt (D2) • Ciao: coffee, pastry (D2) • The Great American Bagel Bakery: bagels (D7) • The Local Rustic Market: grab ‘n' go (D7)

Concourse E

Fast Casual/Bars
Whisky River: Southern-inspired fare, co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (E10)
Explorer Lounge: Salsarita's Mexican food + drinks (E27)

A Quick Meal
Einstein Bros. Bagels: bagels (E3) • Farmer's Market: sandwiches, salads, soups (B8) (E11) • Pronto! Mercato: Italian sandwiches (E10) • Starbucks: coffee (E10) • PZA: pizza, meatballs (E10) • Burger King: fast food (E25) • Salsaritas: Mexican (E25) • Brioche Dorée: pastry, sandwiches (E25) • Starbucks: coffee (E28)

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