10 Little Airports With Big Views And Great Eats

In honor of Sun n’ Fun’s 40th Anniversary (April 1-6, Lakeland Florida) – the ultimate spring break for pilots – we traveled to 10 of our favorite fly-in restaurants. Little airports with awesome views and amazing food. These local airport destinations have been wowing aviators and non-pilots alike with amazing meals and stunning views. Icing on the cake? You can see some really cool planes and meet real life heroes and heroines. Discover dining destinations at airports near you at www.AirFareAmerica.net. Air Fare America: Where do you fly for food and fun?

1. Warbird’s Cafe, Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport, Idaho

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Enjoy locally sourced meals, entertainment and endless views of the majestic Grand Tetons at Warbirds. Specializing in fresh trout and salmon caught in nearby rivers.

2. DC-3 Gifts & Grill, Catalina Airport, California

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12 miles off southern California’s coast lies the “airport in the sky” of Santa Catalina Island. The always crowded DC-3 is a visitor favorite and famous for their bison burgers, steaks and jerky.

3. Rickenbacker’s Steakhouse, Ogden-Hinckley Airport, Utah

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Standing sentry over Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, Ogden’s airport is home to two great restaurants. Soak in the impressive Rickenbacker’s view of the mountain range or enjoy the more casual Doolittles Deli.

4. Elevation Chophouse, Cobb County Airport, Georgia

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Georgia’s Kennesaw mountain range glows purple and orange at sunset, soaring two story wall of glass overlooking tarmac at the popular steakhouse. Liquid nitrogen martinis alongside handcut aged beef and seafood.

5. The Hub at Gig Harbor, Tacoma Narrows Airport, Washington

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Harmon’s Brewing company opened an outpost of their beloved restaurant in 2013 at this popular airport welcoming families and IPA lovers alike to this great new restaurant.

6. Red Truck on the Runway, Truckee-Tahoe Airport, California/Nevada

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When Tahoe’s most popular food truck operators decided to open a bricks and motor restaurant, they landed at the picturesque Truckee-Tahoe airport. Loyal patrons flock for signature dishes.

7. Mesa Grill, Sedona Airport, Arizona

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One look at the painted desert surrounding Sedona Airport and you’ll see why it’s considered America’s most scenic runway. With award-winning cuisine and service, Chef Gonzalo Ramierez’s jewel has been at the top of reviews since opening in 2009.

8. The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge, Albert Whitted Airport, Florida

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A perfect place to people watch, enjoy the warm St. Pete hospitality or indulge in a decadent desert from the second floor deck.

9. Airfield Cafe, Hampton Airfield, New Hampshire

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This small but busy airfield is gloriously drenched in color each Fall. Check out the treasure trove of open air bi-planes lined up from the deck while downing clam chowder, lobster rolls or apple streusel French toast.

10. Flight Deck Restaurant, Salem Municipal Airport, Oregon

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With the Cascade Mountains as a postcard perfect backdrop, enjoy locally sourced specials prepared by the husband-wife owners or savor Willamette Valley wines or triple berry cobbler.