· Encounter Restaurant: California cuisine prepared by chef Michel Audeon. Think lunch and dinner se

With the holidays in full swing, we're updating our handy dandy dining guide to the terminals of LAX. Frequent flyers are still waiting for Ford's Filling Station, B Grill by BOA Steakhouse, Campanile, Cole's, and, as was recently announced , Border Grill, Umami Burger, LAMILL, Ink.Sack, Short Cake, 800 Degrees, Larder at Tavern, Chaya, Lucky Fish by Sushi Roku, Petrossian, and even more. But until then here's a list of what is on offer now with info about eateries in each terminal, and recommendations for where to go if you have some time to kill, or if you just need a quick bite before your flight.
1) Nate 'n Al : Nate 'n Al, the Beverly Hills deli institution pushing 65 years, just opened this super new location on December yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca 16. Think a shortened menu of Nate 'n Al standbys. [Terminal 2, Departures Level Food Court]
2) Pink's : The famed Pink's on La Brea launched this first airport counter nearly a year ago with much fanfare. While it only occupies a small stand and serves an abbreviated yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca menu, many favorites are on offer, yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca thus Pink's is one of the better dining options around. Especially for grab and go. Best part, no lines. [Tom Bradley International yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca Terminal, Departures Level Food Court, Second Floor]
3) Lemonade : Quickly expanding yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca across SoCal, Lemonade opened earlier this year inside Delta's Terminal 5. This paired down version of the quick-casual gourmet salad spot offers sandwiches, soups and breakfast. The cinnamon french toast bread pudding is far better than a Starbucks cinnamon roll. [Terminal 5, Departures Level Food Court]
3) Skewers by Morimoto : Among the newest offerings yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca at LAX is an actual restaurant conceived by Iron Chef Morimoto. This yakitori stand offers grilled beef, chicken, and seafood kabobs, with miso soup, rice bowls and mochi. [Terminal 5, Departures Level Food Court]
· Gladstone s 4 Fish: The airport version yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca of Gladstones in the Pacific Palisades, this outpost serves seafood-centric mainstays like Fish Tacos, Fish n Chips, Crab Cakes, Lobster Roll, Grilled Swordfish. There are also some salads and a few burgers (between Gate 34 and Gate 35).
· Karl Strauss Brewing Company: A downscaled spinoff of the San Diego original, this branch serves pub food inclusive of sandwiches and pizzas, booze, yorkshire terriers dogs los angeles county ca and namesake local craft brews (Departures Level Food Court).
· Daily Grill: Part of the SoCal chain, this here location offers the expected classic American menu (b,l,d) and is apparently the largest full-service airport restaurant in the United States (there's even a private dining room). One of the top two options for a real meal (Departures Level Food Court, Second Floor).
· Daniel s Bistro: Your other best option for b, l, or dinner, Daniel's Bistro serves California cuisine including salads, pizza, sandwiches, quiche, small plates, soup, panini, crepes, specialty cocktails, and organic coffee (Arrivals Level).
· Encounter Restaurant: California cuisine prepared by chef Michel Audeon. Think lunch and dinner selections like Ahi Tuna Tartare and Peking Style Roasted Duckling, this is definitely the most fine dining option at LAX (freestanding restaurant across from Terminal 2).