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    Golden Gate Lounge

    2.3 (84 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Sunil R.

    This is a small lounge but thankfully was not busy. The food was just OK. Some of it was room temp. They have a few drinks available as well but too small to call it a bar. Very friendly staff.

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    Shirley N.

    Located in the international terminal A. Hubby & I attempted to use our Priority Pass Sunday. We were waiting in the hallway for them to open at 7am. At 6:40am someone from the lounge came out to inform us they're not taking PP card holders until probably 10:30am as they needed to accommodate Air India lounge members whose lounge is being built next door. To his credit he did tell us to go to Club SFO which is nearby. Go back & take the down escalator and make a left hand turn. By Gate B4.

    Food bar:  hot pasta, tater tots, meatballs
    Richard H.

    Located just outside of the International security gates on the 4th floor. This is one of the better options, considering that the Virgin Atlantic lounge has cutback on their food choices. This place lounge has a spacious seating area, with great views of the airport runway. Hot foods bar: pasta, delicious meatballs, sautéed tomatoes, cut cuts, hot soup, tater tots. Self serve mixed drinks bar, canned sodas, self serve fruit cooler. This lounge has two unisex restrooms and free WiFi!

    Kristine K.

    This was my first time having access to an airport lounge, as my back pain required a lay flat seat for a long International flight so I upgraded to business class. The lounge mainly seemed like a small self serve cafeteria to grab a quick bite, coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverage. I wasn't hungry so just had a cold soda and left. The tables were crowded together so didn't look particularly relaxing. I opted to relax in a more a spacious area of the international departures where I could lie down and rest my back.

    Emily C.

    We had a great experience at the Golden Gate Lounge. It is a bit small but there's fresh and delicious food and plenty of drink options. The beef meatballs hit the spot and warmed my soul up. There's pasta on the side that's already seasoned for vegetarian options. The sandwiches were ok and they had a good meat and cheese selection. There's plenty of snacks and alcohol options as well if you are looking for something lighter. I appreciated the environmentally friendly plates and utensils. Everyone was quiet, respectful and mostly bused their own tables. Staff are very kind and refill food very often. We enjoyed this lounge and would come again!

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    Michael I.

    Food was a 3 and acceptably good. Ambience with the view was a 4, but the lounge felt like it's not invested in for improvements. It's a bit tired and worn. The espresso maker was broken, the urinal in one of the bathrooms was taped over and out of service. The floors were sticky, the staff seemed uninterested in being there. The styles of chairs were all the same so there were no comfort options for hanging out longer. It was fine, but far from premium.

    Vincent P.

    Decent lounge to grab a small bite and relax at for a bit, don't come with any high expectations. The lounge is quite small, so I'm sure it can be quite hectic during busy hours. I was at SFO for a 11 AM flight on a Monday and it was pretty empty. The staff were friendly and the food was decent, they served basic breakfast items, I got the ham and cheese sandwich, scrambled eggs, sausage, veggies, and salad. They also served fresh fruit and Greek Yogurt with fruit in the fridge.

    Winnie W.

    It's OK. We arrived at SFO today and are able to finally use the Priority Pass entry into the Golden Gate Lounge. While they allowed us into the lounge (which was only about 25-30% full), as PP holders, we are asked to leave at 6pm "to allow for business class members". I don't really get it - when we left, the place was still barely half full - why can't they serve PP members past 6pm is beyond my understanding. Of note, the staff were very nice about it - it's just the policy that baffles me... Anyway - nice lounge with decent food. Staff are friendly and seating is decently comfortable. An overall good experience.

    Cynthia W.

    Lots of seating. Seats are comfortable. They had little sandwiches and various pastas. The meatballs were so delicious. I kept going back for more. I liked their fruit cups as well! Friendly staff. :)

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    Lorie N.

    I'm not sure why all the sub par reviews for this place, but I absolutely loved my time in here. What's not to love? Free Drinks + free food (including desserts) + a self serve alcohol cart that includes hard liquor?? I've been in airport lounges before but not ones where you can pour your own drinks. For this alone, this place deserves 5 stars. Let's talk about the food spread first: Minestrone Soup, Dahl soup, Pasta with Meatballs, roasted veggies, chopped baguette bread, whole croissants, sandwiches (both vegetarian option and turkey on focaccia bread with pesto sauce), tomato salad, greens salad, and a cold cut platter with assorted cheese. I didn't get to try all of this but I did have the meatballs + marinara sauce (no pasta). It was surprisingly good and I don't normally gravitate toward Italian food. The Meatball was huge and tasty, not overly salted. The Turkey Focaccia sandwich with pesto was right up my alley- nicely portioned because it was bigger than bite sized yet small enough where you could eat it all and not get stuffed. Dessert/ Fruit station: Green and Red Apples, Oranges, Quarter sliced Blueberry + Poppyseed muffins, small Chocolate Chip cookies, Cheesecake Brownie bars.... These were all set up on top of a table. Right underneath this table was a glass door fridget that housed the Yogurt cups with sliced berries on top, Fresh Fruit cups, Sprite, Diet Coke, and Coke cans. Also on top of the table were canisters full of Yogurt toppings (Granola + Raisins). Next to the Yogurt toppings were Chex Mix and Nuts. I shared a piece of the Brownie Bar and it was decent. Alcohol Station: White wine, Red wine, Sparking wine + Bottles of Hard Liquor. I was only able to make out the Tito's Vodka because while I don't drink, one of us in our party made a beeline for that that since it's her drink of choice. They also had a mini bucket of ice + tongs + cups set out for you to serve yourself. With all of this, there were bussers coming around to clear your tables as you finished off your plates. The lounge was clean and our private bathrooms passed my standards. Pair that with some strong wifi and I couldn't complain.

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    Will C.

    We were let in to the lounge despite it being after the time for our pass which was very kind of them. Food was above average for buffet lounge faire. It was very busy and almost every place to charge was taken but it was a wonderful break from the bustle of the airport and the terminals have plenty of places to charge.

    Alice D.

    All in all a decent lounge - we came here mid afternoon on a Sunday and it was pretty spacious and easy to find seating. There were a variety of snacks, drinks, alcohol, cold + hot foods (their pasta with meatballs was pretty good) and I think a majority of their stuff was from costco. One thing that could be better is having coffee sleeves for the paper cups for hot drinks. I made some tea and it was really hard to hold my cup while trying to get hot water. The tongs for some of the snacks like their chex mix also made it difficult to grab more than one piece at a time!

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    Diane R.

    Small lounge with long hours. The menu is very international. Clean tables and bathrooms.

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    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge

    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge

    2.3
    (103 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Overcrowded, understaffed, and okay at best. There are 3 priority pass lounges in the same area of…read moreinternational terminal but two of them do not accept priority pass until after 5:30pm. As a result, everyone is funneled into China Airlines Lounge. I feel bad for the staff because it quickly got overfilled and the staff member checking guests in couldn't even do check-in because she was running around bussing dishes. Food was average. Fried rice with what looked like frozen veggies. Chicken and broccoli which was a bit salty but not bad. Self serve bar is nice though! Made a gin and tonic that was tasty. Fortunate enough to snag a large corner table with chairs and a booth. Was able to be productive amidst the chaos.

    If you've been able to have access to the exclusive United Polaris Lounge at SFO, well, good for…read moreyou. One caveat though that Jamie W and I discovered was that if your flight leaves from International Area A, you're given access to this business class lounge instead. That's because it's a rather excessive 25-minute walk away from the United Polaris Lounge in International Area G. When we asked the check-in agent whether this lounge was comparable to Polaris, he gave it an 8 out of 10. He was being much too generous. It turned out to be a claustrophobic two-room space where ironically, the first-class room was more cramped than the general area. There were barely any outlets, and it was so tight that the rotating chairs kept banging into each other. There were three warmers of hot Chinese food, but none of it was that tempting. We managed to snack on stale cookies and diet soft drinks. There was a full staff operating here, but the experience didn't really warrant that level of attention. I think the next time, we'll just build in the extra time to get back and forth from Polaris if we really want the more ideal lounge experience. RELATED - Waiting at the airport? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/YcYhTWgCfk

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    Alaska Lounge - Terminal 1

    Alaska Lounge - Terminal 1

    4.5
    (23 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I have no complaints with this lounge. You get access with priority pass plus an extra $15 charge…read more It was an easy check in process and the staff was very nice and welcoming. The food is good and pretty varied - I had some Thai coconut soup, chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, and pancakes from the fun pancake machine. Halfway through my visit, they brought out some gildas & spanakopita. They're also stocked with treats like Ghirardelli chocolates, cookies, and more along with snacks. They have a freestyle Coca Cola machine but when I was there they were out of any diet options. I opted for an unsweetened iced tea. The bar area is beautiful and signature cocktails, house wines, and beer are included. There is an up charge for "premium" spirits, wine and beer. Overall this was a great lounge experience - plenty of seating, easy entry, good food, and good drink options. Well worth the $15 up charge for Priority Pass and I'd definitely return.

    Alaska Airlines Lounge -- SFO Terminal 1…read more Red-eye out of Honolulu. Three hours to kill before the next flight. Walking off a plane at that hour, you are not looking for much, just somewhere quiet to land. The Alaska Lounge was right across from our gate. First time in, and the staff made it feel like they were glad we showed up. Friendly, genuine, no airport-zombie energy. The space is impressive. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tarmac and the hillside, plenty of natural light, and seating for every mood: work tables, soft chairs, window loungers, even a private booth if you need to take a call. I planted myself at a window seat and didn't move. The bar is well-stocked. What stood out was having an actual barista on-site. Oat milk latte and a bowl of steel cut oatmeal, exactly what I needed at that hour. One honest note: the food selection was thin and several items needed restocking when we came through. The staff were apologetic and moved quickly, which matters. But the variety just wasn't there. Solid lounge. Good people. Great space. The food program has room to grow into what the rest of the experience already delivers.

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    Air France/KLM Lounge

    Air France/KLM Lounge

    2.6
    (259 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $

    Had a great experience here. The lounge was clean, modern, and had a relaxing atmosphere that made…read moreit easy to unwind before boarding. Seating was comfortable with plenty of space to spread out, charge devices, and enjoy some quiet time away from the busy terminal. The food selection was surprisingly solid for an airport lounge. Fresh pastries, light hot items, snacks, and a good variety of drinks including wine, coffee, and soft beverages. Everything was well stocked during my visit and the staff kept the area tidy. Service was friendly and welcoming from the moment I checked in. Staff were attentive without being intrusive and helped keep the space calm and organized. Overall, a smooth and comfortable pre-flight experience. Definitely one of the nicer lounges at SFO and a great way to start the trip.

    March 22, 2026? 5PM? I"m traveling ok? 4.5 stars…read more Enjoyed the delicious food. Ran into an unnecessary bump trying to get my wife a coke at the bar. Tender had gone to the head and I was told by a random male employee to come back in five minutes. I came back in five. Tender still gone. Wife went to the bar and was told that soft drinks are in main food serving area. -1 star. I saw a female employee bend over to pick up a scrap of litter that a lesser employee would have ignored. A beautiful act of professionalism. +1 star. The place can get busy and an occasional traveling swine will leave a belonging on a chair or table to "Reserve" it - rendering it unusable for possibly hours. Suggestion to Lounge: Get a manager or Security to clean these squatter bombs up and free up space.

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