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These 10 airport bars and restaurants, nominated as the best in North America by Airport Revenue News and voted to the top by USA TODAY 10Best readers, strive to make the travel experience better by offering fast, friendly and attentive service to guests waiting at the airport.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Airport Bar / Restaurant Wait Staff are as follows:
- Vino Volo - Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
- Chickie’s & Pete’s - Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Grindhouse Killer Burgers - Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
- Bar Symon - Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
- Prado at the Airport - San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- Bardenay - Boise Airport (BOI)
- Thomas Creek Grill - Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
- High West Distillery - Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
- Phillips Seafood - Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Lucky Streak Lounge - McCarran International Airport (LAS)
Airport Revenue News (ARN) worked with industry experts to vet and nominate 15 finalists in this category, and USA TODAY 10Best readers had four weeks to vote daily for their favorites.
10Best and USA TODAY extend their congratulations to all the winning airport concessions.
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Airport Experience News is a multi-channel media resource providing timely coverage and expert perspective on the issues impacting companies doing business in airports. Through its publications and conferences, AXN connects the airport business community with targeted information and access to opportunities in food and beverage, retail, development, duty-free and passenger services.
Airport Experience News

Airport Experience News is a multi-channel media resource providing timely coverage and expert perspective on the issues impacting companies doing business in airports. Through its publications and conferences, AXN connects the airport business community with targeted information and access to opportunities in food and beverage, retail, development, duty-free and passenger services.