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Cat Cora’s Kitchen
Tapas Restaurant and Bar$$$$
San Francisco
The folks at The Wall Street Journal and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Great place to stop for cocktails and tapas before a flight!"(8 Tips)
"It's all about the delicious lobster mac n cheese and chardonnay!"(10 Tips)
"Outstanding lamb meatballs- just enough for a snack."(5 Tips)
"The Grilled Cheese and tomato soup, the sliders and or skewers."(3 Tips)
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Men's Health MagJanuary 23, 2015Cora's SFO post is fresh and sophisticated-a lounge feel with an eye-catching menu. There are elevated takes on simple dishes like, Spiced Fresh Tomato Soup or Grilled Cheese with farmhouse cheddar. Read more
Genny BJuly 24, 2014Really enjoyed the Grilled Avocado Salad. Cherry AND sundried tomatoes were a pleasant surprise. Avocado was cooked just right--completely creamy. High quality "bacon" strips. Great dish.
EaterFebruary 12, 2013Offering travelers upscale comfort in the form of oysters, lobster mac and cheese, steak tacos, and stiff seasonal drinks. Bonus for opening at 5 a.m. and offering biodegradable utensils to go.
Michael AldereteApril 1, 2022I always get the Manhattan, and I'm never disappointed. Yes, it's a bit expensive—it's SFO. Quality and consistency are worth paying for. (Drink at another airport was terrible, and twice the price.)
Molly LynnSeptember 6, 2013The fresh tomato soup and grilled cheese is just the right portion and simply scrumptious. A little on the salty side, but good.
Mel BSeptember 15, 2015Chimichuri chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries paired with a Royal C2 cocktail and Eric as your waiter transforms the airport to a foodie nirvana moment. Live piano music ties it up with a bow!
Worth going if you aren't in a rush. Fresh Catch Lettuce Wrap is a mini nicoise salad. Nice flavor. Lobster Mac 'n Cheese sounds like a great idea, but the lobster flavor is lost in the rich cheeses.
Chad CohenJuly 18, 2013Chips and warm blue cheese dip is solid. Great beers. Sandwiches, fresh salads and everything on the menu very solid. Great airport food.
The meatballs or the grilled cheese are great before a flight. It's airport prices, but not Lark Creek Grill prices.....
The Wall Street JournalJanuary 16, 2014The stellar grilled cheese features a gooey blend of cheddar and feta cheeses on grilled sourdough. It's well worth the $10. Read more
Luke ProfancikMay 10, 2011Must try the Housemade Chips and Dip. The blue cheese dipping sauce is awesome. Small plate so, it's only good for 1 to 2 people maximum. Enjoy and you can thank me later.
Chris LDecember 31, 2016Lobster Mac & Cheese and Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup travel aboard well. Polished both off before they even closed the cabin door! ;)
Best bar in any airport I can think of - awesome service, open late - great pours, andy bar tender was fun and made my flight delay go by um-noticed!!!
AnnieOctober 18, 2017The staff is very friendly and the crinkle cut sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had!!
Lobster Mac & Cheese.......who would have expected that @ an airport....terminal 2 is the best....worth being early for a flight....real early..almost like a layover
Sam RamjiJuly 24, 2014Great Bloody Mary. Tell the server what time you board before you order so they can guide your food choices.
JanaApril 6, 2012Leisurely service, lobster Mac-n-cheese very good, beet salad dressing drowns sweet beet taste & goat cheese on bread a nice touch.
Jule LMay 2, 2012Great customer service! Took my order despite the kitchen not being open just yet...food at table the minute they opened! I made my flight easy.- Very tasteful lobster mac....but no lobster....maybe 3 good size morsels...pasta was andante, sauce had good flavor but the lobster...adonde????? Sad
Tiffany BukowskiAugust 19, 2012Angela is a fantastic waitress. She lent me her charger, served me with a smile and made my delayed flight a total pleasure.
Lance ClevelandNovember 24, 2016Food was great! Oysters were small but good. Service was led than attentive. We weren't in a risk but we were not checked on once we got our food.
Lobster Mac & Cheese plus Chili Lime tacos. Damn good! Especially for any airport- Sean MorrisseyOctober 29, 2011The Grilled Cheese and tomato soup, the sliders and or skewers. Delicious food, great service. Not your typical airport grub.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 27, 2012You can get good food at an airport thanks to CIA alumnus Cat Cora! Learn more about this stellar chef: Read more- Lobster Mac.....kicking. They don't do much wrong here. Bright, clean...for an airport?????
Tim WhiteJuly 8, 2012Try the Cat Cora Pale Ale - SFO has mad class. Both Tyler Florence and Cat Cora at the Virgin America Terminal! This is a very good beer, btw.- Courtenay BirdAugust 4, 2011Generous pours. Great bartenders. Outlets under the bar. Open late. What more can you ask for?
Albert WengerApril 27, 2011Dishes are small and somewhat pricey but yummy. Try the Mac & cheese with lobster and the flank steak tacos.
Jessica CullerSeptember 22, 2012Tried to get snacks and drinks, but waited 25 min for two cocktails then just cancelled them. Being ignored by the bartender so she can pour continuous shots for the three ppl at the bar is lame.
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef Cat Cora’s charity Chefs for Humanity through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate www.foodandwine.com/donate
James HJune 24, 2011Lobster Mac n Cheese, Sliders (Sloppy Joe), Cat Cora ale, is worth getting to the gate early for.
They make a good scotch on the rocks for the Gate 58 folks
- Albert WengerApril 27, 2011If you are by yourself sit at the rear bar - it has great view and power plugs
Michael BuchananMarch 3, 2012Piano gave it nice ambiance that reduced the pre-flight jitters. The beer also helped a little.
Try the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Perfect airport snack and doesn't taste like airport food.
- It's all about the delicious lobster mac n cheese and chardonnay!
Brittney CampbellDecember 19, 2012Good service and nice selection, the lobster Mac n cheese is overrated tho!
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Cat Cora’s Kitchen
Terminal 2, near Gate D9 (SFO Airport)
San Francisco, CA 94128
United States
San Francisco, CA 94128
United States
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(650) 821-9288
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