The servers and hostess are super nice, friendly and efficient. The food however is bland. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Breakfast - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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First time dining here. Server was great but the greeter At the front door was far from welcoming. I tried the deviled eggs with Texas hot sauce - pretty good followed by the French dip sandwich and a sea salt chocolate brownie for dessert. Overall pretty good food I would eat here again read more

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Been here twice, first time got the Rotisserie Chicken and it was cooked so dry. I hate when chicken is try it just taste like chopped woods. Second time got Ahi Tuna Burger, done rare, oh but it's not rare at all! It's beyond well done and meat is so dry. read more

$35 (+ tip) for 3 tacos & a Stella! The tacos we're pretty good but not that good. Good thing this was on the corporate cc. Nice ambiance for an airport restaurant. read more

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Left us standing at the hostess stand for 10 minutes. When I asked if my party could sit at an empty table (there were many) because we were in a hurry to catch our flight I was told "someone will be there eventually, go wait a couple more minutes." Completely rude. This is an airport, your expectation and priority should be to get people in and out as quickly as possible so they can, most importantly, get to their flights on time. The only reason this review doesn't have 1 star is because I've been to the freestanding Chelsea's location in Phoenix and their food is excellent, so I assume it is here as well. read more

When we arrived, it was a Friday evening and it didn't seem too busy. We've eaten at Chelsea's in Arcadia and the food here is just as great (deviled egg appetizers!!) The issue was service. We were seated near the bar and no one approached us until I asked. I wasn't sure if we ordered at the bar. We were told someone would come and 5 minutes later someone did. We ordered and waited..and waited. Our apps came before our drinks although we saw other people at the bar getting their drinks. Eventually we were given our drinks yet couldn't enjoy them since we were under a time restraint due to the waiting earlier. For airport restaurants, probably still the best place for food/apps yet the service is not as reliable (at least when we went). read more

The restaurant is good and the flavors are good. They have a nice patio for outdoor dinning . It's tucked away off Camelback and always a great place for Sunday Brunch! read more

Well this location is very convenient love stopping at the airport before a flight. But the last couple times it seems to have gone down hill. Waiting 20 minutes at the bar just to get acknowledged was ridiculous. Everyone blames Covid, but I've had enough. Do better. It's not that hard. I instead went and sat at a table. Was greeted had my drinks and food in 5 mins. This is an airport and things should go faster. read more

Airport prices. Check. Airport quality-HELL NO. Great guacamole, in house made chips served warm with a nicely balanced salsa. Easily one of the best ribeye steak taco platter I have ever had and the hot off the homemade press corn tortillas and interesting quinoa/kale salad made for a fabulous texture, flavor mix. If I would have had more time, I would have indulged in an adult beverage and possibly had more room for the one bite of dessert I could shovel in before having to run through security. Yes, good enough to visit the real deal somewhere in town but great enough to make a little extra airport time to indulge. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Key lime insanity! - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

***Chelsea's Kitchen is an upscale and surprisingly good contemporary restaurant located before security at the Phoenix International Airport*** Chelsea's Kitchen is a Phoenix restaurant that has expanded to the Phoenix International Airport. Dining at Chelsea's Kitchen feels like dining at an actual standalone restaurant and not an airport sit-down eatery serving mediocre food at outrageously high prices. Chelsea's Kitchen at Phoenix International Airport has an attractive contemporary look--lots of dark lacquered wood. The menu features a variety of options including several courses that can be made very quickly if you are in a hurry. You will find several restaurant style starters, a few burgers, upscale taco plates, and hearty entrees like seared fish, prime rib and ribeye steaks. I started with the tuna tartare and guacamole. It came with a tower of tuna tartare at the base with radish and soy-lemon vinaigrette and a topping of creamy guacamole. The tuna tartare and guacamole tower was served with a large portion of tortilla chips. Overall, the starter had a good flavor. The tuna was fresh and moist while the guacamole was very creamy. There was nothing particularly special about it though and the tuna tartare could have used more heat. The chips were okay and had a good crunch; they were a tad salty. I also had their braised beef short rib tacos, which came with a very generous portion of beef short rib and then several accompaniments to make a taco including corn tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, and pico de gallo. The substantial entree also came with a side salad of kale, which featured interesting garnishes including roasted garlic and strong cheese. Like the tuna tartare, the ingredients with this entree were very high quality and the overall flavor was good but nothing special. I wish the braised beef short rib had more heat and seasoning, but there was no doubt the beef was very nicely braised; the fat was rendered down and the meat was very tender and juicy (very unlike a lot of airport eateries where you get dry proteins). All of the garnishes were very fresh. For dessert, Chelsea's Kitchen offers a signature key lime pie as well as several gelato flavors from a local gelato shop (Grateful Spoon). I had the pistachio gelato and it was good and creamy though it tasted more like ice cream than gelato. Service was good--quick and friendly. Prices at Chelsea's Kitchen are high like other airport restaurants, but the quality of ingredients was significantly better than most airport restaurants I have been to and the portions were very generous. Chelsea's Kitchen is a nice airport restaurant. I wish it was located past security though so it could be enjoyed by more people (travelers on layovers as well as people departing Phoenix who want to get through security and settle down before dining). If you arrive at Phoenix International Airport and have time to kill though, Chelsea's Kitchen is a good option and more satisfying than most airport restaurants. I am not sure what the parking situation is at Phoenix International Airport, but I imagine parking here is expensive like other airports. read more

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Amazing service by Dennis! We had the burgers and wow they did not disappoint! Great service and great food!

During a connecting flight, the boyfriend and I stopped here to grab a bite to eat. I'm glad we didn't wait to go to NY to eat because this place was great all around. After lending in Phoenix from Los Cabos you would think that we were done with tacos, but that was not the case we got more tacos and they did not disappoint. My boyfriend got the short rib tacos and I got the Rib-eye tacos. Both plates came with a kale salad that included quinoa, feta cheese and grapes, never had this combination but since then I make it myself at home because it was that good and who would've thought that kale was even that good. The devil eggs were one of the best I've ever had. Restaurants at the jetBlue terminal in JFK has one of the best airport food all around, until I tried Chelsea's Kitchen that changed. With great service and great food you can't go wrong, wish this was the experience everyone gets when they eat at an airport. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Deviled eggs - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This restaurant is really good for airport food. I had the Howie Burger which had cheese and caramelized onions- roasted cauliflower for my side. When the dish came out, I had low expectations because the cauliflower was cold and the top bun was also cold already. I cut the burger in half and the patty was well done throughout, so I was already disappointed before I even took a bite. The cauliflower (although cold) was very delicious. It was roasted with thyme and parmesan cheese and tasted perfect-- not too soft, cooked just right. The burger was also really good. The carmelized onions had a citrus-y tang to it that made the burger mouth-watering. The patty was just a tad overcooked, but didn't bother me at all when I was eating it. I also finished with a scoop of pistachio gelato because I LOVE my ice cream!! I was pretty disappointed with the ice cream though.. it was very dense and not as smooth as gelato is supposed to be. Definitely lacked pistachio flavor (minus 1 star). FREE BOMB COOKIES on each side of the hostess stand. And when I say BOMB, I mean they're really friggin good. I should've grabbed 2 to make up for the mediocre pistachio gelato. I'll definitely come back if I'm ever at PHX. I want to try the short rib tacos everyone's talking about! read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Cold "roasted" cauliflower... top bun not toasted.... I haven't taken a bite but I have low expectations now - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Chelsea's is a welcome oasis in a busy airport. Good food, good service for reasonable prices served in a relaxing environment with dim lights, darker wood, tinted windows, comfortable seats, and plenty of a/c. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo and chicken. I replaced the iceberg lettuce with spinach. It was delicious, especially with the mild salsa they brought out with the dish. They made the substitution no problem. The bartender was tending to our table. He was great, very attentive. The prices weren't too bad, maybe $10-$15 per entree. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Chicken and chorizo breakfast burrito with spinach - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Success!!! Finally a good place to grab something to eat at the airport! My flight was slightly delayed so I decided to go outside the terminal and check this place out. I was greeted and seated promptly. I got my drink right away and off to the menu I looked. Decided on the soup and salad--- Chicken tortilla soup and Brussels sprouts salad. I waited about 8 minutes and got my food. First impression? It looked so delish! The salad was bright green and the soup was very fragrant. Time to dig in!! The verdict??? The chicken tortilla soup was good thick, rich, chucks of chicken and some avocado. It reminded me of the chicken tortilla soup at La Grande inside the terminal. It was good--- solid! I would order it again. The salad-- the Brussels sprouts were blanched then leafed. Topped with crumbled bacon, cheese (I think its Manchego) currants, cranberries and peanuts. I took my first bite--- lemony but a little sweet. The Brussels sprouts were so crunchy, the bacon was yummy. The dressing paired very well with everything. I had also ordered a side of chicken. Ok let me tell yah, that was the best rotisserie chicken I've ever had!!! Moist, flavorful and almost melt in your mouth! I finished everything! The waiter was very quick so I was in an out in 35 minutes. Got back in the terminal and Phoenix was left behind the fumes of the jet plane while I was left thinking about my lunch. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Chicken tortilla soup - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We stopped here during a layover at PHX airport. Not sure how long it's been here, but it replaced the Chili's that used to be here...so...how was it? meh.... way over priced for the food....and they REALLY like kale....kale everything.... it's fine to eat here once or twice...the portion sizes are VERY small...see the photo I uploaded...pay a premium for a cheese burger...litle tiny patty hidden in a big bready bun and TONS of kale 'slaw' on the side...or tons of french fries....WEAK! I understand it's an airport but, this really was very cheap and 'low brow'...especially for a place that's trying to pass itself off as being 'higher end' than the chili's that used to be there. the food itself, was decent enough. No complaints about the flavor or quality. Burgers were cooked properly to order. Service was fine....really, they have a captive audience in this airport. There just isn't anything else for a selection if you want an actual sit-down meal. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - cheese burger...there's a patty hidden in there somewhere....lots of bun, lots of kale, small patty (though tasty)....weak :( - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

BONES IN FOOD Ordered the Chicken/Chorizo Burrito this morning and on the second bite, bit straight into a 2" chicken bone. Brought to the attention of my waiter and he was like "oh sorry" and walked away with the bone on a plate. No compensation and Manager didn't even have the guts to come to my table. Ate the first half and on the second half again bit straight into bone. Told waiter again and you could tell he could care less. This place is a joke! read more

For an airport restaurant, this place was surprisingly good. Nice selection of beers, and several items on the menu that immediately caught my attention. I finally settled and the tuna tartare with avocado. It was fresh, well-balanced, and came with enough chips (which, for some reason, is a rarity with this dish at other restaurants). It did have more onions than I would have preferred, but when eaten with everything else, I didn't even notice. Maybe the best part is that at the front they have a plate or chocolate chip cookies with fat salt crystals. The cookies were free and had no strings attached, which is rare (especially in an airport) and a very nice surprise. The only reason this place gets 4 stars is the price. I get that it's in the airport, but it was absurdly overpriced. read more

I was meeting a friend for lunch on her layover and we chose this spot to catch up in a relaxing setting. It was just that. We talked for awhile and finally ordered. Thanks for great service and letting us chill there for awhile. To us, the time was going by too fast! We even outlasted our server and had other well mannered servers complete the end of the experience. Thanks Dawn and Dawn. I had never been to this chain before, but I loved the food and there were other things I wanted to try on the menu. I heard the French dip is awesome. So that'll have me coming back! I live in town so it was interesting trying to get into the airport, but in the process I got to use the new SkyTrain, which was cool. Lucky for me, I don't have to go to the airport the next time I want to dine at Chelsea's Kitchen. I appreciate the local Phoenix culinary influence in the airport, but it's also nice to know I don't always need to worry about airport antics if I'm not traveling. read more

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I had time before my flight to do a real dinner so I stopped here before going through security. I got seated right away and the waitress came by to take my drink order. Drinks did take a bit of time as the bar handled them but overall I had a good experience. I ordered the Howie Burger - Havarti cheese, caramelized red onions, Dijon sauce - wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun. I had the kale salad as the side instead of fries (even though that is what I really wanted). The burger was very tasty. Loved the cheese on top and the Dijon sauce was not too mustardy. And the kale salad was great. Lots of cheese in it. The waitress let me work and did not bother me too much and brought refills when she could. Definitely a nice spot for dinner if you have the time over the fast food options. Also they had TVs so you could watch whatever game you were interested in. read more

Oh fellow yelpers, is there anything more wonderful than an unexpected food find, a bit of culinary serendipity to brighten one's day? Such was my experience when coming across this delightful eatery in none other than the Phoenix Airport Dining area, next to Sauce, another solid eatery. I was catching a morning flight to California for the holidays and realized that Chelsea's kitchen had been put in since my last visit. I was charmed by the lights above the bar made from antique spritzer bottles and felt a little like I had stepped into an establishment in that greatest of American cities, New York. As it was a bit early for me for lunch I ordered the oatmeal, which as far as oatmeal goes was excellent but I also ordered a cup of coffee and most glorious of surprises, they bring you a mug and a good sized french press, which you let sit for a few minutes and of course....you guessed it, press. The coffee was amazing. I asked the bartender what he thought and he agreed that it was exceptional. Best of all, between the oatmeal and the coffee the whole bill was only $8.20 and with tip, $10.50, that is a heck of good deal at the airport, not only on price, but on the exceptional quality. After reading the other reviews I'll be going back to the airport for something other than a flight and you guessed it, to eat at Chelsea's kitchen. Note, I loved the place but I want to try a meal or two before I consider the coveted five star rank but from my initial experience, a solid 4 with 5 start possibilities.:-) read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Lights made from antique soda spritzer bottles - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have never eaten here but after reading the menu this place is awesome. Healthy food great service and great prices. I had ordered a ahi tuna burger hand made. I ordered it special way and it came out perfectly and delicious. I only eat here in Sky Harbor Airport! read more

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Wouldn't survive outside an airport. Place was half empty with plenty of staff yet no one could take an order? Avoid unless you have time to wait on yourself and prepare your own food. read more

Got to the airport early and needed some breakfast. We wondered around a bit to see what our options were. This one seems like the best option. Sigh, why does airport food have to be so expensive? Here's what we ordered: - Eggs Benedict - Pancakes - Steel Cut Oatmeal Food was good. Loved the pancakes! read more

Awesome service! Everyone from the hostess at the front, our server and then when we were leaving. We stopped by to eat before boarding our flight home to Los Angeles. Ordered the taco beef short rib, the Howie burger and side of fries. I can't describe how juicy my burger was!! Medium rare...oozing cheese and tender sautéed red onions. The short rib was also flavorful and loved the dark crispy pieces. The fries....what can I say? It's crispy, thin, seasoned lightly and just darn heavenly good! As you walk out of the restaurant, you can grab a salty chocolate chip cookie! read more

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I've only ever been to the airport location of Chelsea's Kitchen. While it's not amazing by normal standards, it's very good for an airport restaurant. Every time I have come in, service has been quick and efficient. Food comes out pretty quickly, which is a must for an airport eatery. They have a decent cocktail, beer and wine menu - you can also sit at the bar. Food options are on the southwest Arizona style. I've enjoyed burgers, tacos and salads here. While the tacos aren't the best around, the food is solid and very good for the airport. I also love that they have jars of cookies for after your meal, as you're leaving. Help yourself! Overall, a great place to spend some time if you've got some time to kill at PHX. read more

Just made a quick stop between flights to grab a bite. Wasn't too busy and service was quick and friendly. Big shout out to Tyler for the insider knowledge for a place to smoke outside with a killer view of the runways. Great work Tyler! read more

Phenomenal food! Airport food no less! Coworker and myself took a short trip to AZ and winded up here on the flight back. Just seen this place and walked in. Ordered: Chicken Nachos - Really good flavor...cheese was sharp and ingredients were fresh as can be. Best part was the guac was real, not the baby food style guac! Short Rib Tacos - Flavors and tenderness were off the charts! I asked the waiter what the best thing was and he suggested this and man was he right. I'll go out on a limb and say it's one of the best things I've ever ate. Well rounded flavors and just great ingredients. I'm coming here anytime I fly through PHX...SERIOUSLY! read more

I was really impressed with the quality of food at this airport restaurant. The service was prompt, the food was well above average an the staff was polite. The prices are much higher, but it was worth the extra buck. Splitting checks was not an issue and itemized receipt are given. When I am in PHX again and have time, I will stop by again. They have free cookies on the way out so grab one. read more

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Be weary traveling patron..... I ordered a Turkey sandwich, bowl of soup and large smart water. ($27) upon receiving my order my bowl of soup was more like a cup. Half the bowl filled. When approaching the to go counter in which I ordered I stated I would like a refund as only half the bowl is filled. "I told you that's what it came in" indeed she did but not only half full. Easiest scam in the industry. Soup is a low food cost item for a restaurant ( water, spices , chicken and veggies ) when you see low bowl suspect the location is padding food cost or are trying to save. Extremely frustrating to say the least. On top of it all I didn't even get an apology. Will take my business elsewhere in the future. 2 star because the sandwich was decent read more

If you're hungry at the Phoenix Airport, just take one piece of advice. Eat something on the "freedom" side of the security checkpoint. Once you get past security, every food source is packed and seats at which to enjoy your marked up food are far and few between. Having learned this the hard way in the past, I grabbed a sandwich at the "To Go" part of Chelsea's Kitchen. Had "The Commuter," which consists of eggs, bacon, tomato and mayo on an English muffin. It also includes a tasty side of fresh fruit. A kind woman took my order with a smile and forewarned me it would be about a 10 minute wait because the kitchen was backed up. Okay so it was a bit longer than 10 minutes. It happens. Sandwich was good. Fruit was good. All perfect before boarding a flight...where you get to eat whatever you can find on the floor. I've read good things about the sit-down part of the restaurant so I plan to try that on the next trip. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - The Commuter - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow, such a great find in an airport of all places! The dark, upscale ambiance here was a welcome contrast from the usual airport feel and I'm glad that the food and service matched it accordingly. Our meal began with some chips & guacamole and while the former could've been fresher, I loved the creamy guac. Next, my carnitas pork roast was sliced paper thin and topped with just enough BBQ sauce to deepen the savory flavors without drenching everything. Finally, the key lime pie at the end was sweet and refreshing. A five up high goes out to the waitress too as she really did an excellent job throughout the meal - well-spoken, enthusiastic with recommendations and very attentive to our needs. read more

On a Connecting flight back home stopped here for lunch and o how I wish there was one in NYC because this place was simply amazing. They got us out of there quickly since we needed to catch a flight. When you order 3 things and all of them blow you away they earn a hard 5 stars. First we had the poached eggs from all the pics posted on Yelp we had to try and they were the best ive ever had cool to the touch! I had the Short Rib Tacos came with Kale Salad and wow I'm not even a fan Kale but they threw sum grapes and quinoa and it was delicious. The Short Ribs were very tender and not very greesy which is usually the problem with that meat in tacos, the guac was top notch as well My lady had the Rib Eye steak and it brought the same sides as mine and the meat was perfectly cooked medium as she asked and was seasoned to perfection. The Rib Eye was so good they didn't do it justice having it in a taco as it can be an order by itself! All in all its the best Airport food I've ever had hands down And They gave us a free cookie on our way out the door COME TO NYC CHELSEA KITCHEN WE LOVE GREAT FOOD! read more

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This is probably the best restaurant in an airport I have yet found in the US. It's essentially a really cool fusion steak and western cuisine grill house similar to Houstons or StoneHill with a n unbelievably fresh menu. The center bar is manned by solid bartenders who have real personalities unlike many other airport bars where androids serve you watered down drinks. This place is legit. On a long flight delay we had a couple delicious from scratch margaritas and the soup soup of the day (black bean with green chili). The fries are seasoned and delicious. The burger is as good as anything you would find on the best spit fire grill, and the Rotisserie Chicken is slow cooked all day in an amazing seasoning. I can't say enough about this place. Hopefully the airport formula makes sense for them as a business because the restaurant ads more value to Sky Harbor than most of the airlines do. read more

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Burgers, cactus margarita and deviled eggs are my favorite options here. Service is very good. The menu is interesting without being too weird. Great for brunch! read more

Love this place. Variety of wines - definitely can find something you would like. Nice selection of draft beer. Food is very limited to bar type, cheese and meet boards. Weekly special events, weekend music. This is good place to meet with friends or networking meeting. Highly recommend. read more

Overall, a solid option if you're looking for a substantial sit down meal outside of of security. The Good: - Accessible outside of security and convenient to terminal, ticketing, and baggage areas. - Definitely more of a legit restaurant vibe compared to most airport "restaurants" as it doesn't have that lingering OMG I have to rush to my plane feeling of places inside of the terminals. - Located right across from arrival and departure screens...always a plus! The Bad: - Highly inflated prices compared to those of the same dishes at their actual restaurant. Example: Ribeye Steak tacos on their airport menu are $26 compared to $21 (for lunch) and $24 (for dinner) at their brick and mortar restaurant outside of the airport. This stuff annoys me. No way am I going to pay $26 for tacos at an airport. Come on! - Not many options if you want something light and reasonably priced. Make sure you have an appetite if you're going to eat here! - Watch out for the wine prices. The names and the prices don't quite line up on their menu. I asked my waitress about it and she said it confuses a lot of people. read more

My family and I got food poisoning at this restaurant ruining a good portion of our family vacation. The service was attentive and kind. The ambiance was horrible they sat my family in the corner next to a trash where food was being bused from used plates. I should have gotten up at the moment and realized this place wasn't sanitary. read more

Talk about fine dining at an airport! There is really great ambiance at this place and the prices were affordable. I had the ahi salad which was good... needed a bit more flavor but it was just great with the guac side and my glass of wine :) If you are at the Phoenix airport, this is a must :) read more

Airports just don't get it ! The usual is fast food and that's it. Here's a spot in terminal 4 that has great ambience and service to boot. Matt has treated me very well ! The menu is gourmet and the bar is very relaxing. This goes on my list of great airport restaurants. However it's before you go thru the security, so don't get hooked on the fried food inside. Come enjoy and unwind. read more

Chelsea's Kitchen - Excellent server and master mixologist Matt - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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