We stopped here awaiting our flight, mostly due to the good looking bar area, but we were amazed at the quality of the dining area, the food, and the service. My Del Mar salad was full of crab and shrimp with avocado. My wife's chicken soup and brussel sprout salad were equally tasty! Add the great service and we had one of our best meals in Phoenix in the airport!! And reasonably priced!! Crazy!! read more

This place comes in clutch at the airport. I LOVE the kale salad here and the apple cookie. I mean, you can't really go wrong with a majority of their items, but the sweets and salads are the best! For a different spin on chicken salad, they put apples in it, which is surprisingly good... but the sandwich itself is kinda messy and hard to eat. Great upgrade for the airport tho! read more

I love this neighborhood joint! The great ambiance and open kitchen is great. The service and food is always on point. They really give you what you pay for and more :) read more

I went here for drinks while waiting for my flight. Donovan was my server, from a servers perspective he came off a little aggressive. As we were closing out our Tab I let Donovan know that I wanted my drinks on my own tab and my friends drinks on her own tab instead of just split the tab down the middle since I had ordered more than my friend. He aggressively asked what my name was, and stated "oh Sam from my 'company's name" since I had told him previously where I worked. I thought it was extremely weird that he asked and said that in an aggressive way. I could tell off the bat he had an issue with my statement and took it in some weird way. I let him know that I'm a server also and know that sometimes when people split the check they split it in half and I just wanted to clarify with him that I wanted mine on mine and my friends on hers since I ordered more. Donovan Clearly took my comment in a way of offense I think he thought I was trying to make him feel silly or somthing by restating what I said, I just wanted to clarify the checks were getting spit up the correct way. I know from being a server that it's alway best to double check so that's what I do. Just wanted to let him know, maybe be nicer next time, think before you jump to conclusions and bottom line just don't even think like that. Not everyone is a miss Karen ! As a server your suppose to be kind to your customers. And make them feel welcomed and want to come back again. I still left you 20% because I know this is how you make yourself living but the way you reacted was super out of line, I was kind to you the whole time as I should be I expect the same. read more

Brussels sprout salad and ahi tuna burger were excellent! Relaxing place to eat outside of security and much quieter than most places. We sat at a high top in bar area and service was great. read more

Seriously one of the best airport meals I've ever eaten. Delicious From the posole to the short-rib tacos it was excellent.

I love the original Chelsea's Kitchen location, but the airport location operates according to a much lower standard. Just ordered the del mar salad which came with a horible take on ceviche style shrimp. Not only was it not described as ceviche in the menu, it was poorly executed as well. Always looking for good airport food, but this was my last attempt at the PHX Chelsea's Kitchen - too many bad experiences, especially at their price point. read more

I had the green chile omlette. It was almost $14 and wasn't sized properly for the price but for airport food it was pretty good. It came with a sauce but I ended up needing ketchup to make it taste better. The green chile sauce was getting overpowered by the taste of the egg itself, if that makes sense. It came with a muffin bread thingy with a weird tasting butter and jelly on the side along with a random small bowl of fruit. The coffee was good and was really needed for the time we had our breakfast. The kids menu had more stuff I liked on it. My daughter got pancakes and had fun getting syrup all over herself. Our server was great. She filled up our coffee several times. We were wide awake when we left. I would come back again next time I travel. The seating area was probably the best of any restaurant or bar in the entire airport. That alone made it worth it. It definently beats the McDonalds we normally get at airports. read more

Stopped here on a LONG layover before a flight to LA. I was traveling with another employee and had a great time in the little couch / booth area. It was so different from other airport restaurants. It felt like we had a little peace and quiet area to ourselves. The food was okay overall. I got the kale salad (not a big fan) and the tortilla soup (okay). The best thing we got were the prickly pear margaritas. Mmmmmm. The server was a little uneven -- our waiter got busy at the bar and disappeared for a long time. We got apology cookies (tiny!) but we didn't mind much as we had the time to kill. Big thumbs up for those margaritas. read more

I have the short rib tacos and a dirty martini. Excellent late. Beautiful presentation. Everything was delicious. I would highly recommend this establishment if you have at least 20 minutes to have a incredible time and experience read more

Great breakfasts in PHX airport on level three. Green Chili Omelette and Breakfast Sandwich were really good. Generous side of bacon. Fabulous service from Andrea. Will go there again. read more

I agree with Lindsey on her review. It is hard to remember that you are in the Airport at this place. I have been to the Chelsea's on 40th street in Phoenx. So I was hoping the food would be good. Yes, it was~! I had flown in the other morning. There was no food served on the flight. So since I was through flying I thought I would come here for a relaxing meal. I was seated right away. Rachel was my server. She was a really nice young lady, that kept calling me Sir. She was so fast, I watched her zip all around the restaurant. All of the servers were quick on their feet here. It is decorated in a relaxing way, even a fire place going, which I liked. I was not sure what to get. Rachel (the server) had a few suggustions, that she thought I might like. So I went with the Breakfast. It was really good. I had never had Cottage Cheese with pepper and Olive Oil. I have to tell you that it is well worth the try. Great service, Great Food. Well worth a visit here. The coffee was also really good , nice and rich with cream. You can even have a free cookie on your way out. Those were pretty good as well. read more

It's pretty easy to forget you're in the airport while eating here...but then you see the departure screens and you're quickly reminded! The food at Chelsea's Kitchen is pretty much on par with their food at their 40th street location. The decor isn't quite as charming as the decor at their main location, but then again, it is in the airport! Prices are about the same as the main Chelsea's. Some of the items are reasonably priced and others are a little pricier, but their food is worth it! I love their cheeseburgers, french fries, salads and fish tacos. If you must eat at the airport, do yourself a favor and visit this local favorite to enjoy some quality food before boarding your plane! read more

A real restaurant, in an airport. Had the excellent short rib tacos and some very good beer. A most civilized way to wait for my delayed flight. read more

very cute for breakfast, lunch and dinner. the outdoor patio is adorable. I loved the deviled eggs and my kale salad! Friend got the ahi tuna salad and loved it as well. They put fresh twists on ordinary dishes and for the better. Service was a little lacking but it was just so quaint, I got over it really quickly! read more

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

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I am so happy that Chelsea's Kitchen is in the place I practically live! I am happy to see good eats come to the airport. I have been happy with every thing here ... In fact, they have the best French dip sandwich in the valley, in my opinion. It's cut thin and yet still a little rare .. Perfect. It reminds me of the perfect French dips in Nor Cali that I grew up with. I generally always get that with the kale salad as a side. I've had the tacos too.. Yum. The service can go either way; I try to keep in mind it's an airport so knowing how irritated passengers can be at airports with all they are put thru to fly, I try and keep that in mind for the staff that has to deal with ... Well, often rude, stressed passengers. I have not been to the bar area, as I am generally here in uniform and wings and that is a no no. But my boyfriend has met me here and loves the sangria. If it's like the sangria at the main Chelsea's Kitchen then I would guess it's pretty great. Cool ambience and a lively atmosphere. read more

Great option if you have time - I waited 15+ minutes to get my food to-go. When it finally came out, it was delicious - just glad I wasn't in a rush to get to my flight. read more

Long wait time for a basic food item. Yes, it was tasty and I had high expectations given the lofty prices here... but it took nearly 15 minutes and I ordered from the fast to-go counter. They need to fix this if they're going to be in business at an airport terminal, or they need to warn everyone that it may take 15 minutes. And when you're waiting for food to hurry through security to make it to your plane - that 15 minutes feels like an eternity. read more

The Asian Salad was great. Dressing was delicious. But what really stood out was the lady with the glasses and short hair. She was smiling. Super happy. And just had an overall great attitude. Amazing service. Thank you, and definitely recommend. Also blown away by the relatively cheap price for an airport read more

I have been here many times and it has gone down hill recently. Green chili burger at one time was epic and now less than good. Sadly service was forgettable. read more

The American Airline terminal has next to nothing as far as good food options, so it's best to stop before security to eat if you have time. I like many of the options but once I started choosing better food options (paleo/whole30), eating at the airport became near impossible. Usually, I end up eating VERY bland until I am at my destination. This place has a great menu with a variety of foods you can make paleo or whole30 friendly. I had seared ahi on a lettuce wrap with avocado and veggies (confirmed made with olive oil and not butter, by the way). It was actually VERY tasty and well seasoned. Tender and delicious! Avocado wasn't all hard, was perfectly ripe, and the asparagus was cooked to tender but not mushy. Yay! A healthy place that's not bland: it's tasty! read more

I ate here while waiting for my flight back home. This place looked promising...nice bar, chic atmosphere. I was alone but preferred to dine at the table versus the bar. The place was not packed at all, but after declining to be seated at the bar, I was told the wait for the table would be ten mins. Didn't mind, so I waited. When I was seated, the waitress quickly greeted me and brought me water. I briefly glanced at the menu, when my radar honed in on "prime rib." The waitress asked, "it comes with mashed potatoes and Swiss chard w/bacon, is that ok?" Hecks to the yeah! I ordered the meat medium rare and when it came out, it looked beautiful. I proceeded to try the chard and that was yummy. The mashed potatoes. hmm. I know that this is personal preference, but I prefer my mashed potatoes thick not that thin almost watery type consistency, and that's how these were. :-( The meat itself was pretty and had good flavor, but was waay too tough. So that was a big bummer. Service was great, food was ok- so 3 stars it is. read more

My mom's first question to me when she picks me up from the airport is always "are you hungry?" This last time it was 9 AM and my answer was "yes, starving!" She insisted we go to Chelsea's Kitchen right there in the airport. I was very skeptical. I'd been up since 4 and I wasn't in the mood for something akin to the quality of Chili's To Go or even Paradise Bakery. Fortunately, I was wrong & this place was great. First of all, the staff was so so nice. Our host seated us right away and got us a highchair. He even showed us pictures of his own one-year-old (who is adorable btw). I know that having an energetic toddler in your restaurant can be irritating at best, but our servers were all very sweet and accommodating. The food itself was great. Their menu was small but included sweet, savory, and vegetarian options. They have a few kid-friendly choices not on the menu, too. My mom and I both ordered the gruyere omelette (she added bacon and avocado to hers) and coffee. I ordered the oatmeal for my son. The coffee came out quickly in our own mini carafe. It was hot and strong and delicious. Our omelettes were tasty and came with a warm English muffin with citrus butter & some kind of jelly- maybe prickly pear? Idk but it was great. My son ate almost half of his big bowl of oats, which is impressive for him. This restaurant is a gem- good food and great service at the airport, of all places. read more

Airport dining sure has come a long way. Stopped here for a Bloody Mary upon arrival and then for a Bloody and breakfast upon departure Bloodies were very tasty (bartender indicates they make their own mix) OJ was fresh squeezed and delicious We had "The Commuter" for breakfast ( a tasty breakfast sandwich that I recommend with Turkey and Avocado) Everything was reasonably priced with good sized portions. Definitely a solid choice for the Phoenix airport! read more

I got the short rib taco. It's pretty pricey, thought it would be mind blown but it's alright, I think street tacos are still the best!! The meat was tender and good, I liked the (4) tortilla but it was a bit too think, the quinoa salad was bland, sauce wasn't even spicy and overall everything it was a okay. Had it to go before my flight back home, it was good but could've been more flavorful for that price. read more

The service was horrible and the waitress was incredibly rude. The food was average, but for the price, it should have been much better. The $15 burgers my family ordered were undercooked. It took over a half hour to get our food and half the food wasn't even warm when we got it. And $20 for tacos? Give me a break. Don't bother going here. **Just to follow up, someone who works for the company that owns Chelsea's Kitchen responded almost immediately to this review and addressed my concerns so she could address it with the restaurant managers. Thumbs up on back-end customer service! read more

The best airport food! What a nice place to relax, enjoy great food and drink before a flight. I really liked their Prickly Pear Margarita, very tasty. I had the Dixie Chicken which is pan fried chicken with a cinnamon roll on the side. Yup - sounds wierd, tasted awesome! Friendly wait staff and good service. I would go back even if it wasn't in an airport. read more

At first I sat in bar area and waited for 5 minutes with no service before I moved to main dining room. Service was awesome. Great menu options and delicious food. I had the prime rib taco platter! Good wine choices. Would recommend this place! read more

Best airport food I've ever had. Brussel sprout salad is awesome.

Airport Bar on 3rd level. Nice place, airport prices as usual. Staff is friendly.

A mediocre meal, at best. My partner and I asked to be seated at a table rather than a booth, but when the hostess hemmed and hawed like there was a problem, I suggested a half-booth with a chair on the other side. Never mind that to get to it we walked by several regular empty tables that were fully set and that had no "reserved" indicators. Our server, Michael, was above reproach - attentive without being hovering, and always pleasant and polite. The devilled eggs were a delicious appetizer, but my partner was disappointed with his soup. My Prime Rib had to be the toughest, most gristly piece of meat I have ever eaten. It should not have been served. The kale slaw was ... interesting, and the mashed potatoes were very good. My partner enjoyed his rotisserie chicken and mashed potatoes, but pronounced the cauliflower as "Meh". We skipped dessert. All in all, not a great meal, despite the wonderful service. read more

Today I had a flight out of Phoenix and did not have time to have lunch at home. I was so excited to see one of my fav restaurants now open at the airport. I was excited to find the same great food and same great service but now at the airport. My food came out quickly, and one of the managers (Charles?) thanked me for coming in. The same great service I was used to at their original location. You can tell that everyone here is on their game!!! read more

I give FIVE STARS to the service here. I thought that we Midwesterners had cornered the market on friendly (cue the battle with the Southerners here...). But these folks really made my day. The airport can be stressful for most, and it's really helpful to get a warm greeting and smiling, friendly service. Did I mention that the folks here were super-nice? The food here is very tasty. I've had carry out several times in the past. This time I was able to sit down in their ample dining room located outside security. I recommend the tacos. There's too much for me to eat, and I always wind up with enough meat for two more tacos as a later snack. The ingredients are high quality, and the design and execution of the dishes is excellent. (If you miss out on this, you may be near their sister restaurant at the D gates, La Grande Orange!) read more

Usually one equates airport food with dysentery. Not so at Chelsea's. Rib tacos were righteous. Kale salad was surprisingly edible. Usually kale is ass but these guys did it justice so don't be afraid. Best part was when I rolled my weary butt to the bar for an nice scotch Brittany immediately asked if I wanted a double!!! Damn right I wanted a double. Mad props girl!!! read more

I had lunch there on 1/17 with my friend. She ordered the brusslesprout salad and I had the green chili burger. Her salad was beautiful and tasty, but over priced for it's size. My burger was cooked well done, too well for my liking, the toasted bun crumbled when I bit into it and all the toppings, cheddar cheese, roasted green chili and aioli made it very messy to eat. I ended up using a knife and fork. The fries were perfect! Very skinny and crispy, I could have ate a basket of those. Our server was pleasant. We told her we didn't have a lot of time and luckily they weren't busy at that time, so our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. However, we had to ask for tea refills. The atmosphere was nice and roomy and I was nicely greeted when I walked up to the hostess stand. One last negative, I really wanted to order the ahi tacos, but they had just ran out and it was 2:30 in the afternoon on a Thursday, a little disappointing. read more

I travel a lot and always stop by Chelsea's Kitchen to grab their chicken caesar salad. They have always been made fresh, lots of chicken, and fabulous dressing. The last few times I have picked up a salad from there I have been very disappointed. The lettuce is yellow or white and about half the size it used to be. The chicken is fatty and this last time, there were only 4 little pieces of chicken in the entire salad. For as much as they charge, I would expect the salad to be fresh, green and a little more chicken. Very disappointing. I'll have to find a new stop in the airport! read more

I always enjoy stopping here for a quick snack and drink before a flight. I typically sit in the bar since the bartender is friendly and quick with my order. Highly recommended! And excellent bloody marys. read more

This place is fantastic. I have the Ahi tacos. Comes as a platter with fresh tortillas. Can miss dish!

Aside from this airport terminal being impressive, this restaurant makes a great addition among the little food court prior to TSA. I had a few hours to kill before my Southwest flight, and was in need of some food because free peanuts was not going to cut it. If you're a salad person, I suggest the Del Mar salad. Oh-Em-Gee! I wanted to keep eating even though I was already full from eating the mountain of yuminess. The lettuce is topped with their shrimp ceviche. It's massive! It can definitely feed two people. It was so flavorful that I didn't even need to use the salad dressing they gave me. There is a bit of a kick to it most likely from the onions and cilantro, but it just adds greatness to the overall flavor. I'm kind of sad they don't have this place where I live. read more

It's affordable....while in the USA,...later I'll be in Edmonton, Alberta which is pricey!