Great bar to grab a drink at. Super fast service in terminal 2. It was next to my gate so I could hear the flight info and wasn't afraid to miss my flight. Was Also very quiet with lots of beers on tap, and a large wine list 3 Chardonnays. Was very quiet when I went as well, not crowded on a Sunday at 7pm. Lots of TVs to watch the game too. read more

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Above average airport food at SFO airport prices ($20 per item). The salad was great, I loved the apricot dressing and the grilled avocado. I also really liked the burger and perfectly made fries. No complaints...just can't avoid the airport numbers here. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Grilled avocado Cobb salad, cheeseburger with fries - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a great time at SFO with David our host. Promp, attentive, educational, and fun! Highly recommend!

Great service and ambiance stop by and relax! Thanks David for being awesome! Super willing to support and was accommodating during my home away from home. read more

The grilled avacado salad was excellent. If you add grilled chicken you'll get a freshly grilled chicken breast which is a good value for the price. Very attentive service and they had no problem with me working after I paid. Plenty of electrical outlets under the bar top to recharge. read more

It's fine. Great service, they're trying hard, and it's nice to have a place to sit down for a meal. But the burger was overpriced for size and quality, and table companions' food also not great. Around $70 for three meals. So I wouldn't do it again. read more

Great spot to kill some time before a flight. The coffee was good and the beer was nice and cold. Fries came out freshly fried and crisp. My wife had the grilled cheese with tomato soup and it really hit the spot. Service was friendly and kept the visit easy and relaxed. There's a mix of bar seating and table seating with a good amount of TVs so it's easy to stay entertained. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here while we waited to board our flight to Vegas and it was okay. We chose this place because the menu had scallops and they had big screen tvs so the guys could watch the game but there weren't any available seatings with tv view once we seated ourselves. Would rather check out other options available at the airport. The service was mediocre, pace of our food arriving was slow and after our server brought out our plates of food and left we had to flag him down because we didn't have any utensils. The herb sauce with the fettuccini was what we enjoyed the most! We got the: * Fettuccini with pan seared scallops: creamy herb sauce, seared scallops, pancetta eggs fettuccini pasta, parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for $26 x 2. * Roasted Cauliflower: marinated in curry spiced greek yogurt topped with fresh lime zest for $12. read more

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Came to airport early and this bar was code to my gate. I had a time to relax until my flight and David was amazing. He made me a martini and gin and tonic and I'm ready to fly. Thank you! read more

I only had time for light fare on this morning stopover. Open concept restaurant with most areas open for seating. Near gate 8, it is pretty convenient with other restaurant and store options nearby. The bartender was busy but nice so the service was quick. I asked for coffee with Bailey's which he rung up as a double shot and a coffee--the most expensive way to do it; but whatever I have a flight. The disappointment beyond that was the avocado toast was a spread, not fresh avocado. And although the egg was perfectly poached, the multigrain singular toast had wayyyy too much red pepper--enough to spoil the dish. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Pepper toast with avocado and egg - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

David was the best! So attentive and made great drinks :) watching the planes take off was fun too. Great place to spend a layover.

David was the best! Nice layover, great burger and drinks! Nice place to watch planes take off too!

The food here slaps. The service doesn't. Prepare to wait a really long time before you're acknowledged after sitting down, and for long periods in between placing the order and signing the check. I think there was one person working the bar and the dining area so perhaps it's a staffing issue? But something to consider if you're in a rush. The avocado cobb salad I got was a really nice size and was FRESH- a delight in an airport! Love that the dressing was served inside of the avocado too. The grilled chicken was a bit charred but it didn't bother me. Highly recommend! read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Bill from visit - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Terminal 2 restaurant. Been there 3 times in the past 3 months. Got the Cat burger and fries. Good the first time. Second time, the burger was cooked to the point of shoe leather. Third time, asked the waiter for "medium rare". Watched the cook cook it for 10 minutes, squeezing every bit of juice out of it. Another shoe leather. Complained. They did not care. Also watched the cook drop another burger on the ground, and put it on the grill. Unbelievable. read more

For an airport set down restaurant. I'd say the food was pretty good. Service was excellent. We were seated without hesitation and brought iced waters. I tried the chef cat's burger and my husband had the flank steak tacos. My burger was excellent, cooked perfectly, and the fries were hot and fresh. My husband's tacos were also very good. An overall great experience. read more

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Service was fast but food not very good. We tried the grilled lamb meatballs, good, not great. We also tried Cat Cora's Burger, fair, not good. I do not recommend. There are a lot of food option in the airport. read more

Service was slow and the food was disappointing. I ordered what the menu described as a "grilled salmon sandwich," but what I got was a machine-formed salmon burger. Yuck. read more

A few weeks ago we were in San Francisco airport and we were hungry so we decided to try this place for a hamburger . Of course everything is so expensive at the airport but it was worth every penny. The service was good also. The burger was cooked to perfection, very tasty, and at least 1/2 pound! Fries were good too. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - a woman watching television - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nestled in a cozy little section of a rather large airport, this restaurant was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted something that let me have a view of the outside and a little quiet. I ordered a few glasses of wine, a caprese salad and a charcuterie board. it was absolutely perfect as it was the only full meal I would be able to eat that day due to travel. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

There are lots of places in Terminal 2 where you can get a $19 burger. So why not get a gourmet one? This place makes a nice burger, crispy on the outside, with a toasted brioche bun, and it has a really good supply of beers on tap. In choosing between this and Burger Joint (which is the same price), the choice was fairly obvious, and I think I went to the right place. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Burger and a beer - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went here on Tuesday (07/16), I was connecting from Vegas to Honolulu. And I had literally one hour to order. Since I was in the back of the plane, I decided to order online. Which is a great feature for all/most of the restaurants at SFO! Got there and they were out of the item i had ordered, but I was able to choose anything else in that price range. Asked about the burger which was like a dollar more and the server was like NO PROBLEM! Eva was sooo great to. She really went above and beyond to ensure I had time to get to my next flight. She had me enjoy the meal there. The burger was superb! I didn't expect much since it was just a burger. But the cheese was perfectly melty... grilled bun was nice especially since it wS a brioche. It was cooked perfectly medium too! The ambiance is cute and sophisticated. I mean, as cute as an airport restaurant can be... nice bar counter. I had a great quick lunch. Also, ordered it online technically so it expedited payment process. I really wish i had cash to tip. But, definitely won't be disappointed with the burger and server, Eva, when I come back to SFO. I would probably eat this coming back. My only small feedback is... I wish the fries were crispy, but that's more of a preference thing. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Chef Cat's Burger - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service, but it wasn't too busy when we were there. First off,it's SFO so prices are ridiculous, even for an airport. The beer, wine an cocktail list is good, as is the taste of those we had. We only had two dishes, Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato soup which were both tasty. The Cured eat and cheeses was a dud, for$19 even in an airport, and I think they left the honeycomb in the hive. Would we return, Yes, but choose well and don't expect ambiance, there isn't any. No better than a TGIF Would we come back read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We went here while in the San Francisco International Airport. The burger was very charred and was raw in the middle. I asked for medium well but it was more rare than I like. It was decent for airport food since you can't expect much from these restaurants most of the time. The service was pretty quick since not many people were there and the server was friendly. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the Salmon. It was beautifully Grilled to perfection. The Piano makes the ambience relaxing at the Airport. Service was Excellent from the Asian lady. Thank you. read more

The pork chop was very thin. But with the sauce it was tasty. The cocktails are a bit pricy. The biggest complaint is the service. I think they could use more staff. I understand there is likely hiring problems. I wish they would implement order at the table (online ordering) so the servers wouldn't have to do as much. read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Pork chop special - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hello Cat Cora Team, I just wanted to stop by and write a compliment for David at your SFO airport location, Terminal 2. Your restaurant is always my favorite stop when flying and I always receive exceptional service but this time was so memorable. David made the best martini for me and my grilled cheese and tomato soup was delicious. We exchanged some laughs and good vibes before I took off. I even stopped by today on my return to grab another grilled cheese and to say hello to him again. Just wanted you to know how awesome he is. read more

The service we received from Luis was excellent. The food was great too. We'd recommend ordering the Cat's Burger.

Super smooth cucumber gin martini. Hendricks already lends itself to this flavor profile so well, so I can see how this one would be dangerous if you were stuck at the airport for longer than I was. Meanwhile, the lamb meatballs were absolutely worth it. $11 for four of the best bites you'll ever have in an airport. Perfectly cooked, piping hot, with a nice crunchy exterior and a spot of medium pink inside. Truly delectable. Holds airport food to a higher standard, and I can't wait to go back! read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Cucumber gin martini; super smooth, could maybe use a touch more citrus - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cat Cora's Kitchen serves up some tasty items, which won't break the bank. I had two hours before my flight, so I decided to come here. I've seen Cora on Iron Chef on the Food Network and thought her dishes to be interesting. THE SERVICE, is very prompt and attentive. They seem to have a handle on the fact that they are located at an airport (Gate 55) and their customers are in various stages of being anxious, while listening to departure/boarding announcements, or just having a melt down. LOL THE SETUP, I thought was remarkable given their small open air kitchen. You can sit at the Bar and watch them cook; or choose one of the small tables surrounding it, in case you need to dash. They also had a piano player here. Nice. THE MENU (see photos) is broken up between petite appetizers and an equal mix of sea food (Dungeness crab and Oysters), Salads and small meat dishes. Yep, oysters! But what surprised me most, were their reasonably prices. I ordered the grilled Burger (Photo) for $16, which allowed me to customize it with Bacon $2, Fried Egg $2 and fresh Guacamole $2. This was a half pound behemoth, which I barely finished. I didn't realize how big it was when I ordered it. I am glad I skipped the sweet potato fries. If you are hungry, go for this monster. Adam Richman, where are you? LOL My neighbors on either side, had the Half Sandwich and Soup, and a couple of Salads. Both I was told, thoroughly enjoyed their offerings. Yes, you can have a decent meal at an airport eatery for under $20, or $25 plus if you are thirsty. Enjoy! read more

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We stopped by here for a Bloody Mary with our group on our way to the gate. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Andres is a great bartender and made sure we were well cared for and happy! Drinks were delicious! Than read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - 3 musketeers on their way to ! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This cat is hiding under the corner away from all the jokers If you want a chill bar with a great pour, pass the others along the way- it's worth the steps. All 12. read more

It always makes me cringe to write Yelp reviews about airport eateries... Yet I do it because I'm too neurotic not to. Fortunately Cat Cora was one of the better places that exists at SFO. I was purposely seeking something new to try with the limited number of options around. For one person, it's pretty easy to find seating anywhere. I squeezed my suitcase between everyone packed into the tiny restaurant (apologizing as I went) and was taken to a bar stool lining the outer circle. There was even an electrical outlet to charge my devices. I was nervous about ordering food because I didn't know how good or bad it would be. I got a beer to wash everything down... Just in case. The papardelle caught my eye, so that's what I went with. It was surprisingly good! The meat was tender and the pasta was perfect. Service was rather quick for how busy it was. They really have it together at this restaurant... And this terminal, I'd venture to say. I'd be willing to visit Cat Cora again, whether for drinks or food. I'm glad I took a chance that paid off. Guess it makes sense why this place was packed! read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Pappardelle with Beef & Feta Cheese - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

On December 28th  while travelling through San Francisco Airport, I stopped at the Cat Cora Kitchen restaurant.The reviews were good and I wanted salmon for an early dinner. Big mistake! When I was ordering, I was asked if I wanted rice instead of potatoes. When I said "yes" I was told there was no rice, but that I could have potatoes,broccoli and carrots. I agreed.When the order arrived, the almon was overcooked, but edible. There were no carrots, only broccoli and a mix of mashed and sliced potatoes. The broccoli, which will be visible in the picture if I can upload one, was burnt and some of the sliced potatoes were grey/black around the edges. When I showed the problem items to the waitress, her response was to order more broccoli, At that point my choices were to let the remaining salmon get cold while I waited for the broccoli, keep eating and then eat the plain broccoli when it arrived, or forget the whole thing. I opted to finish what was edible on the plate and leave. For his spectacularly bad dining experience I was charged $50.27. Clearly whoever was working in the kitchen had no idea what he/she was doing and there did not seem to be a manager capable of correcting the situation. read more

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Best spot to wait for your flight. Alcohol, TVs that play sports, and charging outlets at the bar. Ordered the west coast cheese board which paired nicely with my wine, but it was too simple for my taste. It only came with three small cheeses, honey, and jam. It also came with slightly burnt bread. Luckily the small pieces of cheese tasted good... She accidentally gave me a tomato soup with grilled cheese instead of the cheese plate but was nice enough to let us have the grilled cheese and soup for no charge. It was an average entree in my opinion but it was free so won't complain ;) Service was really friendly This place surprisingly was packed because of the NBA game playing... I've never seen an airport restaurant with so many people but it was fun read more

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The burger here is surprisingly moist and satisfying, cooked perfectly! The bread paired perfectly. I added a cauliflower side and it was also good but very oily. I also opted for the kale avocado dipping sauce for $2 and it was really thick and not very good. I would get onion jam instead next time. Recommend coming back for breakfast - I want to try the avocado toast! read more

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Airport dining is never great, but my experience at Cat Cora's Kitchen baffled me. Our male server was delightful. He took our order and was very friendly. I ordered the avocado toast (photo of menu and dish below). I was confused when my toast came with a pale green spread on top. When I took a small bite I was even more confused. It was all yogurt. $14 dollars for toast with yogurt? The taste was not to my liking, but more importantly I am severely lactose intolerant. The menu did not disclose there was yogurt in the dish. When we asked the woman waiter what was in the avocado toast she responded yogurt. We explained that was not what we had expected given the menu, she responded "well, that's how it comes" and walked away. I've worked at restaurants all my life, that response shook me. Additionally, I was sitting at my chair with my legs crossed (photo below). I'll admit, it's not the most formal way to sit, but it's 9 o'clock at SFO and I'm seated in the corner facing the tarmac. The same woman I mentioned above comes up to me and says "ma'am, this is a restaurant, you need to keep your feet on the ground". That was just weird. I did what she asked and a few minutes later (genuinely subconsciously) I put my leg back in the same position. I notice her and another staff member a few feet behind me and she looks at him and says "I mean look at her" and gestured toward where my boyfriend and I were seated. This was just a weird experience. I'm not trying to be a Karen, but I've never felt so uncomfortable at a restaurant. I know it is no fun working over a holiday week/weekend but this was disheartening. I hope that woman gets a few days off soon - seems like she needs it! read more

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Great place to sit and grab an elevated bite before a flight. Menu is a lovely departure from the typical airport food court and pub fare. The wine menu is short but legit. Service is attentive but not rushed. Had a glass of cab, which was lovely, with the grilled octopus appetizer (perfectly tender, crisp charred, and well-seasoned, followed by the seafood paella - delicious and perfectly portioned single serving. Each individual component of the paella was perfectly cooked - not the typical overlooked fish or undercooked rice. Will definitely return again. (PS - Travel puns all intended!) read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Seafood paella - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was expecting to be home rather than SFO. Unfortunately, the travel gods thought otherwise. I was tired and hungry. Fortunately, this restaurant was an oasis for this tired traveler as it was by my gate. Browsing the beverage section, once I saw the word "honey" in the description, I had to order the Honey and Smoke. It was a good thing I didn't notice the ginger beer in the description of another drink. Otherwise, I would have told the bartender I want a Big O without realizing two women sat next to me. Now my alcohol needs were fulfilled, I ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle. As soon as I got the dish, I started devouring it. Neither the tomatoes nor the feta were so overwhelming as to hide the taste of the short ribs. It did not take too long before I ate every morsel on the plate. I must have been too tired from my neverending day. What other excuse would I have had for not ordering any dessert, especially the warm chocolate budino? read more

Cat Cora's Kitchen - Honey and Smoke - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Such a comfort when you get to the airport too early and/or your flight is delayed. It's comfort food that feels a bit gourmet. It's about on par with San Francisco food prices, but people passing through SFO might think it a bit pricey. Lobster Mac & Cheese: This is such a luxury to find at an airport. I love lobster and I love mac & cheese, so of course I love this dish. There were a decent amount of lobster bits, not stingy but not overflowing. The cavatappi was great choice for the macaroni; the spirals loosely held a lot of cheese sauce. The cheese sauce itself was nice and rich, such an upgrade from Kraft. Also, I liked the toasted breadcrumbs on top. Not the same as gratinéed cheese, but a good compromise. Lamb Meatballs: This little morsels were packed with flavor! The yogurt sauce was a nice complement. Only issue was that it was kinda small. Burger: Way tastier than a fast food burger. Nice umami patty. Thick bacon. Soft bun. It has the nice mouthfeel of fast food burger, but the taste of a gourmet burger. read more

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As far as airport food goes this was great! Flight was delayed by 4 hours and had to do something to kill time. So decided to check them out. They have plenty of seating and plenty of outlets to charge devices as you eat. Got me a seat by the window and enjoy a nice lunch of pasta and wine. The total meal came to $30 - mostly covered by the airline voucher (thanks Alaska). But, was a reasonable spend given how much the fast food was costing (~$15). The staff never rushed me and they were reasonably attentive. Overall, not bad as far as airport food is concerned. read more