Restaurants at the MSP Airport

• Before boarding the plane, eat at an MSP restaurant.airplane image by Clarence Alford from Fotolia.com
  
  The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the 12th largest airport in the United States and in 2009, served 32 million passengers, according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport website. The airport consists of four runways and two terminals (Lindbergh and Humphrey). The MSP airport offers a variety of restaurants for hungry travelers to fuel up before a long flight or kill some time on a layover.
  
  

French Meadow Bakery and Cafe

• Located on the "F" concourse in the Lindbergh Terminal, French Meadow Bakery and Cafe features a healthy menu filled with sandwiches made with organic bread, vegan entrees, soups and salads. This sit-down restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu includes vegan blueberry corn cakes, Cajun hashbrowns, organic granola and organic eggs Benedict. For dinner, start off with an appetizer of fried gnocchi or a vegan calzone. Entrees include free-range Minnesota chicken served with garlic mashed potatoes and sweet corn arepas. Wash your meal down with a bottle of Naked Juice, a cup of organic coffee or bottled water. Wine lovers can enjoy a comprehensive wine list. French Meadow Bakery charges a nominal fee if you are splitting a plate.
  
  French Meadow Bakery
  4300 Glumack Drive
  Lindbergh Terminal
  St Paul, MN 55111
  612-870-7855
  frenchmeadowcafe.com
  
  

Maui Tacos

• Featuring a menu of Mexican favorites in a sit-down environment, Maui Tacos is located in the "C" concourse. From traditional Mexican entrees (enchiladas, quesadillas and burritos) to more unconventional options (chicken mango salad and Mexican sushi), Maui Tacos has a Mexican dish to suit your taste. No matter what menu item you choose, all customers are welcome to visit the salsa bar, featuring five varieties of fresh salsa. For dessert, try the coconut flan or churros. This MSP location has a bar serving beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.
  
  Maui Tacos
  3412 Concourse C
  Lindbergh Terminal
  Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
  St. Paul, MN 55111
  612-727-3388 Ext. 222
  mauitacos.com
  
  

Fletcher's Wharf

• Travelers wanting to step outside to watch planes take off and land, or looking to catch a breath of fresh air, need look no further than Fletcher's Wharf. This sit-down restaurant is located in the Humphrey Terminal and is operated by the owners of Lord Fletcher's restaurant on Lake Minnetonka. The restaurant has seating for 125 patrons and an outdoor balcony for customers to wander outside for a few moments. The menu features Minnesota favorites (wild rice soup, walleye wraps and fried walleye sandwiches) and American entrees (burgers, chicken sandwiches and entree-sized salads). Top your meal off with a dessert; the menu includes s'mores for two and an Oreo mud pie.
  
  Fletcher's Wharf
  7150 Humphrey Drive
  Humphrey Terminal
  Minneapolis, MN 55450
  612-727-2085
  lordfletchers.com
  
  

Ike's Food and Cocktails

• Ike's Food and Cocktails offers travelers a fine-dining experience in a sophisticated atmosphere. Located in the mall area near Checkpoint 1, Ike's offers a menu of American favorites, from baby back ribs to Angus French dip sandwiches to hearty steak dinners. The restaurant also serves breakfast and the menu includes make-your-own omelets, breakfast burgers and crab cake Benedict. All customers receive free chocolate chip cookies, but if you're looking to indulge in a heartier dessert, Ike's offers milkshakes and alcoholic dessert drinks. Those in a hurry to catch a flight can still enjoy a meal from Ike's: soup and salad combos and chili are available for immediate take-out. An extensive wine list is available and is served by the glass or by the bottle.
  
  Ike's Food and Cocktails
  MSP International Airport
  Lindbergh Terminal
  Minneapolis, MN 55467
  612-355-4642
  shopsatmsp.com