Where to Eat at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Terminal 5 Additions

Nine additions are slated to open in the re-imagined Terminal 5 this year. Look for Hub 51, KOFE by Intelligentsia, Natural Break, Urban Olive, Tocco and Wow Bao to open at later dates, but two new ones have opened already.

Tortas Frontera: Another Rick Bayless location has opened beyond security in the international Terminal 5—but this one features dine-in as well as take away. Besides tortas, the outpost also serves cazuelas, fresh-made guacamole, hand-shaken premium margaritas and Intelligentsia Coffee. Get some award-winning Mexican food even if you’re flying to Mexico.

Big Bowl: The second Terminal 5 addition to open is another location of the popular Chinese-Thai spot Big Bowl. They’re cooking up satays, Sichuan and stir fry dishes in a similar vein to their four other Chicagoland locations. Gluten free options are also available.

 

O’Hare’s Seven Standouts

1) Tortas Frontera: Rick Bayless’ outstanding modern Mexican cuisine will make your flight delay a little more bearable. The main features are the griddle-baked tortas filled with meats such as chipotle chicken, beer-braised beef short ribs and pork chorizo. Also enjoy molletes, soups and salads and a guacamole bar. [Terminals 1 and 3, Gates B10 and K3]

2) Wicker Park Sushi Bar: Bringing a more refined dining experience to the airport, this 104-seat restaurant with sushi bar gives travelers the option of enjoying nigiri, sashimi, maki and specialty rolls like the Wicker Park tidal wave, the banana roll for dessert and the special veggie roll. Bonus: they serve sake, shochu, have a full bar and also have a quick sushi takeaway counter. [Terminal 2]

3) Wolfgang Puck Cafe: This restaurant location from the eponymous celebrity chef has full service, sit-down amenities. The full menu includes courses like pastas, rotisserie chicken, ribeye steak and pan-seared salmon as well as Puck’s signature four-cheese pizza and Chinois chicken salad. (Terminal 1, Gate B7; Terminal 3, Gates K1, K12)

4) America’s Dog: Chow down on a variety of hot dogs including the traditional Chicago-style dog, a Maxwell Street polish dog or a chicken dog. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and soup are also available. And if that’s not enough, try a fried Twinkie for dessert. [Terminal 1, Gate C18]

5) Berghoff Café: This dining spot has its own seating area and a selection of sandwiches ranging from breakfast creations to corned beef and a Rueben. Flatbread pizzas are also available alongside Berghoff beer drafts. [Terminal 1, Gate C26]

6) La Tapenade: A Mediterranean-themed café that offers flatbread pizzas, salads, wraps and grilled panini sandwiches. There’s also a full bar and an assortment of dessert pastries. [Terminals 1 and 2, Gates B5, E9 and F12]

7) Garrett Popcorn: Chicago’s cult-favorite popcorn shop. Try one of the signature flavors from butter and CheeseCorn to CaramelCrisp and watch in amazement as the bag quickly depletes. [Terminals 1 and 3, Gates B8 and H2]

 

2 Great Wine Bars

 

1) Beaudevin: This European-feeling wine bar features a granite-topped bar, chandeliers comprising wine glasses and more than 20 wines available by the glass, bottle of flights. Pair that with olives or figs, or various tartines like the roasted herb chicken, turkey berry with goat cheese or a Scottish smoked salmon. [Terminal 1 near Gate 17]

2) Bubbles Wine Bar: Settle in for a spell at this jazz club-like bar with soft blue lighting and a grand piano. Sparkling wine is the focus here (but craft beers shine, too) that pairs with various sushi rolls. [Terminal 3 near Gate H4]

 

Terminal 1/Concourse B and C

Fast Casual/Bars

 

· Berghoff Café;: Sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, pizzas and beers on tap (C26)
· Chili’s: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, bar food (B14)
· Galileo’s: Bar (B20)
· Goose Island Bar: Sandwiches, bar (C10)
· Jazz Bar: Bar (C18)
· La Tapenade: Pizzas, salads, wraps, sandwiches (B5)
· Wolfgang Puck: Pizzas, salads, pastas, entrees (B7)

A Quick Meal

· America’s Dog: Hot dogs, soups, salads (C18)
· Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels (C17)
· Billy Goat Tavern: Burgers, breakfast, beer (C18)
· Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, croissants (C20)
· Café Zoot: Sandwiches, croissants, pastries (C18)
· Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (C8, C22)
· Ciao Market: Sandwiches, salads (C17)
· Eli’s Cheesecake: Cheesecakes, desserts (B9)
· Fresh Market on the Go: Salads, sandwiches, chocolates, quick bites (C25)
· Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (B8)
· Great American Bagel: Bagels, sandwiches (B14)
· Jamba Juice: Smoothies (B7)
· Manchu Wok: Chinese (C18)
· McDonald’s: Fast food (B11, C10)
· Nuts on Clark: Popcorn (C19)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (C6)
· Reggio’s Pizza: Pizza (C22, C20)
· Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolate, candy (B14)
· Salad Works: Salads (C18)
· Smoothie King: Smoothies (B6)
· Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries
· The Grove: Ice cream, frozen yogurt (B6)
· Tortas Frontera: Sandwiches, soups, salads (B10)
· Wolfgang Puck to Go: Sandwiches, salads (B1, B7)

A Leisurely Meal

· Tuscany Café: A traditional sit-down Italian restaurant with full service. Options include pastas, pizzas and classic entrees, as well as beer and wine. (B18)

 

Terminal 2/Concourse E and F

Fast Casual/Bars

 

· Chili’s: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, bar food (F4)
· Johnny Rockets: Burgers, shakes (Main terminal building)
· Stanley’s Blackhawks Bar: Sandwiches, breakfast, bar food, sports bar (E3)

A Quick Meal

· Argo Tea: Tea, coffee (E3)
· Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels (E2)
· Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, croissants (F9)
· Carry-Out Carry-On: Quick bites (E2)
· Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (E3)
· Chili’s to Go: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, bar food (E9)
· CIBO Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruits, vegetarian (Main terminal building)
· La Tapenade: Pizzas, salads, wraps, sandwiches (E9, F12)
· McDonald’s: Fast food (F3)
· Nuts on Clark: Popcorn (E2)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (E3)
· Quizno’s: Sandwiches, salads (F1)
· Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries
· Vienna Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (E3)

A Leisurely Meal

· Wicker Park Sushi Bar: A sushi bar with sit-down tables and counter seating. Try a selection of maki or indulge in some sake. (Main terminal building)

 

Terminal 3/Concourse G, H, K and L

Fast Casual/Bars

 

· Chili’s: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, bar food (H1)
· Cubs Bar & Grill: Paninis, burgers, chicken, salads, bar
· Facade’s Bar: Bar (K15)
· Goose Island Brewery: Sandwiches, bar food, bar (L10)
· O’Briens Restaurant and Bar: Burgers, Hot dogs, sandwiches, bar (H5)
· Prairie Tap: Burgers, sandwiches, bar food, bar (K4)
· Rush Street: Sandwiches, bar food, bar (H14)
· Skyscrapers: Bar (K9)

A Quick Meal

· Argo Tea: Teas, coffee (H1)
· B.J.’s Market: Southern soul food (K15)
· Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, croissants (G1, K15)
· Burrito Beach/B Smooth: Mexican, burritos, tacos, smoothies (K4)
· Chili’s Too: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, bar food (G10)
· CIBO Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruits, vegetarian (H1)
· Cinnabon: Cinnamon rolls, pastries (G6)
· Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, donuts, bagels (H5)
· Fresh Attractions (H5)
· Fresh Market on the Go: Salads, sandwiches, chocolates, quick bites
· Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (H2)
· Gold Coast Dogs: Hot dogs (L3)
· Great American Bagel: Bagels, sandwiches (H9, K2)
· ICE (L2B)
· Manchu Wok: Chinese (H5)
· McDonald’s: Fast food (H5, H8, K8, L4)
· Nuts on Clark: Popcorn (H6)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (Rotunda)
· Reggio’s Pizza: Pizza (K5)
· Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolate, candy (H5)
· Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries
· Subway: Sandwiches (Rotunda)
· TCBY: Frozen yogurt (Rotunda)
· Tortas Frontera: Sandwiches, soups, salads (K3)
· Windy City Carvers: Carved deli sandwiches (L3)

A Leisurely Meal

· Macaroni Grill: A full-service Macaroni Grill sits inside the terminal and offers a selection of pastas, pizzas, antipastas and other Italian classics. (K2)
· Wolfgang Puck Café: This restaurant location from the eponymous celebrity chef has full service, sit-down amenities. The full menu includes courses like pastas, rotisserie chicken, ribeye steak and pan-seared salmon as well as Puck’s signature four-cheese pizza and Chinois chicken salad. (K1, K12)

 

Terminal 5/Concourse M

Fast Casual/Bars

 

· Parades Bar: Bar (Upper level)
· The Bar: Bar (Lower level)

A Quick Meal

· Gold Coast Dogs: Hot dogs (Upper level)
· Haagen Dazs: Ice cream (Ticketing level)
· McDonald’s: Fast food
· Metropolis Coffee: Coffee (M8, M10)
· Pizzeria Uno: Pizza (Upper level)
· Windy City Yogurt: Frozen yogurt (Baggage)