Traveling can be an incredible experience, but the stress of dealing with the airport can be enough to make you question whether the trip was even worth it. That’s one reason the amenities in the airport - things like bars, restaurants and shops - can make things so much better. A little retail therapy and a cocktail can’t make the lines any shorter or fellow travelers any nicer, but they can definitely improve your mood and the overall airport experience.
The winners of the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards from USA Today 10Best have just been announced, revealing the best options at airports across the country.
- To come up with the winners, 10Best experts nominated their top choices in eight categories, including Best Airport Bar and Best Airport for Dining.
- Readers then voted on their favorites to determine the winners.
The 2023 Readers' Choice Awards winners:
(Click on a category to see the top 10 in each)
- Best Airport Bar - Three Kings Public House at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
- Best Airport for Dining - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Best Airport for Shopping - Nashville International Airport
- Best Airport Grab-And-Go Food - 400 Degrees Hot Chicken at Nashville International Airport
- Best Airport Lounge - The Centurion Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant - Woody’s at the Airport at Monterey Regional Airport (California)
- Best Large Airport - Indianapolis International Airport (Indiana)
- Best Small Airport - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Source: 10Best USA Today
Scott's Thoughts:
- Flight delays aren’t so bad if you have somewhere to entertain yourself and grab a good drink or bite to eat!
- I recently flew through Atlanta and got to eat at Bobby Flay's Burger Palace! Good but pricey!
- Memphis Airport has remodeled and is very nice now! Used to be so small!