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    United Polaris Lounge

    4.0 (110 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndAirport Lounges
    Open • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Eva M.

    United Polaris Lounges are their premium line of lounges that serve multiple hot entrees in their buffet area as well as having a sit down dining area. Every Polaris Lounge is ALWAYS crowded. They often limit access such as declining passes due to crowds. We had a short gap between flights. Luckily, this lounge is perfectly located so we had a 45 min break here. Locating a table was challenging but doable. The food is surprisingly tasty despite the volumes of food. Plenty of free drinks, too. They are very well staffed. Attendees come around to collect dishes regularly. Though crowded, this is still a comfortable lounge.

    Chris S.

    Once again, service at the bar is absolutely terrible. Worse than at an average United Club. Polaris is far behind the experiences offered by competitor such as Delta One and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Delta One is especially far better at fast customer service. The bartender at this Polaris is courteous, and makes an excellent martini, but responsible for far too many customers. And, they can't make an espresso martini because they are out of coffee liqueur. There are just two bartenders for a bar full of customers plus dozens of tables with servers bringing over drink orders. It's extremely noisy. The people at the table next to the wall behind me might have been over-served.

    Tom T.

    For that quiet moment before a long flight, the EWR Polaris Lounge is a great spot. It's roomy enough so you don't feel overwhelmed and the food and service are just what you'd expect from a top United product. I will say, though, that I think I'll be skipping O'Hare for launch points and transfers as their Polaris Lounge is not up to snuff as compared to Dulles and here. Just my 2 cents.

    Irene E.

    This UA lounge is in Terminal A, its staff are combative and rude! It's full and closed to One-Time pass, which is what I've. "Can you put us on the waiting list?" "NO. Look, we're busy. ... It's from Chase." She forcefully pointed to the room. So we're an outcast? "Read the fine print!" She yelled. "Or you can go to Terminal C." Hmmmm... any time when someone reminds you to read the fine print, it's usually a good sign that you never have to deal with them again. ... a.k.a. "I hid the trap in plain sight, and now I'm going to use it to get out of holdin up my end of the deal." Less of a fair contract and more like A legal ambush. Not really! And Thanks for making the decision for me that I'll never use ewr again. This was my first time trying it out.

    Katherine G.

    The lounge is spacious and clean and this pic might be the other lounge as i spent time in both on the same day because of a terminal switch. Its so peaceful and comfortable. They keep it very clean and the bathrooms are pleasantly kept.

    Risto K.

    The best United lounge I have been to! Friendly staff, great selection of food, really comfortable seats and generally speaking quiet place where you can work and relax. Food wise there is a buffet which is great, and there is full blown all-inclusive restaurant on site. After hard day of travel - this is a great place to unwind or prepare for the long trip!

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    Donnis M.

    5 minute wait. Plenty of comfortable seating. Service was a little slow but improved as the meal progressed. Roughly 10 minute wait before waiter arrived to take drink order. Shrimp taco starter had great flavor. Grocery store level flour tortilla let it down. 3 out of 5 Burger was good and presentation excellent. Did not come with mustard or mayo. Ask at the time of ordering. 4 out of 5 Dessert was very good. Simple, just the right size, and freshly prepared. 5 out of 5. The Americano was also just right. 5 out of 5.

    Megan P.

    Wow wow wow! Really loved the buffet, it was an entirely full spread. Their staff was on top of clearing empty plates in the main lounge. The restaurant had a 30 min wait with a maximum dine time of 45 minutes. Within the restaurant, the lights were dim and ambiance was full tilt. Buffet included: Salmon Chicken swarma Green beans Pasta tortellini Full salad bar with many delicious toppings Charcuterie cheese and meat platter Chocolate mousse dessert Candy bar Beverage nooks Full staffed bar The lounge includes sleeping pods, private restrooms and showers. Thoroughly enjoyed my time at the lounge and the gorgeous view of the planes arriving and departing. Chefs kiss on the delicious food.

    Mushroom soup
    Mike E.

    The United Polaris lounge located in terminal C in Newark airport really hits the spot. It's huge, has a full buffet of ready to eat entrees, salads, desserts, beverages everywhere. There's a long bar that is usually staffed with at least 3 bartenders who make exquisite cocktails! The dirty vodka martinis put me in a happy calm, ready for a long flight. There's a fridge with bottled waters to stash in your bag for the flight. Many private bathrooms too, though you'll surprisingly find people waiting to use one. One of the nicest parts of this lounge is the restaurant. When you first arrive, I suggest visiting the maitre d to put your name in as there could be a wait for a table. They'll text you when your table is ready. Many nice window views here too. The menu in the dining area will offer delectable offerings (often seasonal), soups, salads, small portion entrees and desserts. You can order and eat as much as you like. I happily tip everyone around here because most of the staff aim to please you. Food, drinks, cleanliness, this lounge is a real prime experience.

    real guinness on tap
    Michael R.

    FAR superior to the standard United lounges, features better food, better drinks, a full service resturaunt, showers, private washrooms. Why not 5 stars? Noticeable wear and tear on leather furniture, lines at the restrooms.

    Ally W.

    I have been to a few United Polaris Lounges and I think this location is the best. The buffet had appetizing options like masala butter chicken and basmati rice, split pea and kale soup, and chocolate mousse. There seemed to be a good selection. Not only did it have a decent buffet, the dining room is pretty efficient. The dining room menu was a tad smaller than that of other locations, but the portions were decent sized and I received my food within minutes of ordering (likely due to the streamlined menu)! I also liked how there were single person tables, as most business travelers did not need to take up a large table. Private showers, quiet suites, and phone call rooms are available like any other Polaris Lounge location.

    Apple strudel
    Amanda W.

    Lowering stars because the dining room here did not have all of the dishes we wanted to order, such as the crab cake and the scallops. Granted it was around 6ish, but still unacceptable! We usually love the Polaris lounge because it is not as crazy crowded as the normal United lounge. And this time we had our baby. I have to say the staff and even the other travelers were all gracious and understanding of our baby. At one point in the restaurant our baby could not stop crying, and a next table family were understanding and telling us their experience with their little baby. This lounge has a special and very clean changing room! Which we were shown to by a staff. Also this time the normal buffet was actually the better option. With shrimp and zucchini ! Was delicious. But no crab cakes or scallops. Hubby ended up ordering a burger. Overall nice staff and patrons. Food was really lacking at the restaurant, zero stars for that. But the buffet ended up being the winner this t

    Scallops and bubbly
    Stephen D.

    The United Polaris Lounge is one of the better lounges I've been to recently! Overall, it wasn't a bad place to experience a bit of a delay during the busy summer travel season. Facilities: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Crowding & Wait Times: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Our experience was smooth and enjoyable thanks to the clean, plentiful facilities, and the stylish aesthetic baked into every corner of the lounge. This place was also sprawling enough to ensure it didn't feel cramped in most places. Highlights were the shower facilities, perfect after flying across the Atlantic, quiet spaces to take naps in, and some fairly tasty food. Lowlight was the service at the sit-down restaurant. After waiting to get a seat, we sat down and weren't attended to for over 20 minutes. We stared blankly while everyone around us was being seated and served, so I -super politely- gave the server next to me a smile and a -super- gently let out an "excuse me?" She didn't even look at me and while staring straight ahead snapped "I'm NOT your server," and walked away. I was honestly really surprised by that interaction as I've never been randomly snapped at like that before. Oh well. Aside from that one weird interaction, everything else was great! We sipped champagne and dined with some nice folks seated next to us, and the time flew by. All in all I recommend stopping in here to feel refreshed, [slightly humbled,] and recharged!

    Sit down dining area with full service

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