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Restaurants at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

8 dining options · 8 airside · 0 landside

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Chick-fil-A restaurant at IAH Airport $ Airside

Chick-fil-A

Fast Food/Chicken

Always-popular chicken chain with their signature sandwich, nuggets, and waffle fries. Quick service. Closed on Sundays.

Terminal C, Food Court 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Vegetarian
Whataburger restaurant at IAH Airport $ Airside

Whataburger

Fast Food/Burgers

Iconic Texas burger chain and a Houston must-try. The Whataburger with jalapenos, the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (breakfast), and spicy ketchup are Texas legends. Multiple locations throughout IAH.

Terminals A, B, and C 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Vegetarian
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen restaurant at IAH Airport $$ Airside

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen

Asian Fusion

Fast-casual Asian restaurant with pad thai, orange chicken, teriyaki bowls, and lettuce wraps. Fresh ingredients and customizable dishes. Good vegetarian options available.

Terminal C, near Gate C30 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Vegetarian
Q BBQ restaurant at IAH Airport $$ Airside

Q BBQ

Texas BBQ

Texas-style BBQ with slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and sausage links. Served with traditional sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans. A taste of authentic Houston BBQ at the airport.

Terminal B, near Gate B77 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Shake Shack restaurant at IAH Airport $$ Airside

Shake Shack

Burgers/American

Premium fast-casual burger chain with ShackBurgers, crinkle-cut fries, and frozen custard shakes. Always a crowd pleaser with consistently good quality. Vegetarian Shroom Burger available.

Terminal E, near Gate E5 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Vegetarian
Starbucks restaurant at IAH Airport $$ Airside

Starbucks

Coffee/Cafe

Multiple Starbucks throughout IAH. Essential for early morning flights. Full menu available. Mobile ordering via app for faster service.

All terminals, multiple locations 4:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Vegetarian
Landry's Seafood restaurant at IAH Airport $$$ Airside

Landry's Seafood

Seafood/American

Houston-based seafood chain with Gulf shrimp, grilled fish, and steak options. Full bar. Good spot for a proper sit-down meal before an international flight. Houston is a seafood city and this is a good representation.

Terminal D, International Departures 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Vegetarian
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen restaurant at IAH Airport $$$ Airside

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Cajun/Seafood

Houston's beloved Cajun seafood restaurant brought to the airport. Famous for crawfish etouffee, blackened catfish, and seafood gumbo. Full bar with craft cocktails. A genuine taste of Gulf Coast cuisine before your flight.

Terminal E, near Gate E8 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Vegetarian

Dining Tips at IAH

Before Security

Landside restaurants are accessible to everyone, including those picking up or dropping off passengers.

After Security

Airside restaurants are only accessible to passengers with boarding passes who have cleared security.

Peak Hours

Expect longer queues during morning (6-9am) and evening (5-8pm) rush hours. Plan accordingly.

Payment

Most restaurants accept credit cards and contactless payments. Some may accept the local currency only.

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