Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Eating and drinking at DFW: quick answers

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas has 140 places to eat and drink and 16 lounges, across Concourses A, B, C, D, E and F, plus a pre-security area. That includes 18 coffee spots, 15 bars, and 39 sit-down restaurants. One is before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Central Time.

How many restaurants are at DFW airport?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has 140 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Concourses A, B, C, D, E and F, plus a pre-security area. It also has 16 lounges.

What's open early at DFW?

Einstein Bros. Bagels, Smoothie King, and Subway are open 24 hours. The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Starbucks (Near Gate D28, Terminal D, from 4 AM), The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Near Gate D34, Terminal D, from 4 AM), and Wendy's (Near Gate E33, Concourse E, from 4 AM). Times are local (Central Time).

What's open late at DFW?

Open latest on a typical weekday: Popeyes (Near Gate A17, Concourse A, until 12 AM), The Italian Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck (Near Gate D34, Terminal D, until 12 AM), and Crú Food & Wine Bar (Near Gate D27, Terminal D, until 11 PM). Einstein Bros. Bagels, Smoothie King, and Subway never close.

Where can I get coffee at DFW?

18 coffee spots: Ampersand Coffee House (Near Gate C37, Concourse C), Caribou Coffee (Near Gate B29, Concourse B), Dunkin' (Near Gate B5, Concourse B), Dunkin' (Near Gate C17, Concourse C), Dunkin' (Near Gate E8, Concourse E), La Crème Coffee & Tea (Near Gate A34, Concourse A), and 12 more.

Where can I get a sit-down meal at DFW?

39 sit-down restaurants: 2.0 Taco & Tequila Bar (Near Gate E31, Concourse E), Applebee's (Near Gate D12, Terminal D), AV8 Bar & Cafe (Near Gate E27, Concourse E), Bar Louie (Gate D22, Terminal D), Brewed (Near Gate D25, Terminal D), Brewed (Near Gate E18, Concourse E), and 33 more.

Where are the bars at DFW?

15 bars: AV8 Bar & Cafe (Near Gate E27, Concourse E), Bar Louie (Gate D22, Terminal D), Buffalo Wild Wings (Near Gate D27, Terminal D), Bugatti Bar & Taverna (Near Gate A17, Concourse A), Cousin's Back Porch (Near Gate B47, Concourse B), Crú Food & Wine Bar (Near Gate D27, Terminal D), and 9 more.

Are there restaurants before security at DFW?

Yes — Subway Marketplace is before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.

Which lounges at DFW accept Priority Pass?

Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal E · Gate E31) and The Club DFW (Terminal D · Mezzanine · Gate D27). Rules vary by lounge (time windows, guest fees); each lounge page lists them.

How do I get into a lounge at DFW?

Depending on the lounge, entry comes with American Express, Capital One, Chase Sapphire, Priority Pass, Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, United Club, Alaska Lounge, and 5 more — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.