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The Centurion Lounge

3.6 (804 reviews)
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Closed • 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Breakfast at the lounge starts the travel day right!
Lee R.

Love this lounge ... and after the remodel, it's even better! The food, drinks and team are the best!! I'll come early to the airport just to enjoy the experience at this lounge

Salmon nigiri
Maria V.

My favorite Centurion. The old 2 story one was so big and had that cool self serve wine thing. I never had to wait to get in. The new temp one at T2 is nice and cozy. Always havent needed to wait to get in. Always a lot of food selections. They seem to have baked salmon often which tastes great and a bunch of desserts. My last visit they even had salmon nigiri and sushi rolls. Staff is super nice and helpful. Lots of solo traveler seating which are very comfortable.

George M.

My least favorite of the Centurion Lounges that I have been. Just seemed tighter and not as loungey as the ones in LAX or MIA for instance. Just gave me a cafeteria feel. There was always wait for a drink, not enough space at the bar and people bumping into each other to get food. From what I understand, they are remodeling their usual space so perhaps I have to come back Any reason to head to beautiful San Francisco

Frittata, chicken apple sausage & fruit
Eliko S.

This lounge is easily accessible on the right after you go through security. It is very close to the lower D gates. This is a "temporary location" and supposedly a new and fancy lounge will be christened in 2027. This current iteration of the lounge is open: 5am-11pm. I was granted access without difficulty about three hours before my flight. Typical breakfast options were being served including assorted fruit, oatmeal, grits, & lots of breakfast pastries. The hot food consisted of egg white frittatas, biscuits & gravy, chicken apple sausage, mini pancakes, bacon & vegan sausage. Items were being replenished quickly and there were a number of employees clearing plates & assisting patrons. At 11am, the staff announced last call for breakfast, & they indicated that they would be setting up for lunch. The bar is fully stocked & the coffee machines are humming. I had a 2% latte that was pleasant. On the other side of the lounge is a fully stocked tea & drip coffee station. There is also a water / water bottle refill station that is not exactly intuitive. You have to hold down the little button at the base of the faucet. Anyhoo... The space itself is nothing special or spectacular, and it was quite busy the whole time I sat here. It was more pleasant than sitting at the gate though, that is for sure! The bathrooms are adequate. L'Occitane Verveine soap is stocked, but there is no lotion. (When I went back into the bathroom before I left the lounge, the lotion had been restocked.) Shower facilities are available upon request. Overall, this is an adequate lounge that does the job, but it is not a showstopper or particularly memorable - nor does it really scream "Centurion", premium, luxury, or anything similar to that. Peace.

Sue F.

Had breakfast here with my family before our morning flight. It was not crowded at 5:45am and we went in right away. Check in staff was friendly. Breakfast options were the following: Biscuits & gravy- just okay. This was a little dense and heavy for my liking. Bacon- always a solid choice and perfectly cooked Sausage- tasted fine. Herbed potatoes- I enjoyed this and the veggies Egg white omelettes- Did not try this but looked fine. Pancakes- Did not try any but looked fine. Green smoothie- I enjoyed these. Oatmeal- This was fine and texture was perfect. Yogurt- Did not try this Various fruit- Pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, blueberries. Fresh and pineapple and melons were sweet. Pastry items: croissants, danish, cinnamon roll- just okay Staff were attentive and area was clean. I am not a breakfast person, but needed something since I was flying to the east coast.

Vinkin Ken T.

The lounge is in a different place since I was here 3 years ago. Entered on Tuesday around 2:40pm. There was no wait. It is spacious but it was about 85% full. It has a view of the runway. There is a bar where you get your drinks. 1 drink per person at a time. They make some good cocktails that will surely give you a buzz. There's also 2 coffee stations and the food options were pretty good for a lounge. They had pesto pasta, 2 kinds of grilled chicken, tofu, roasted zucchini's, salads, tomato bisque, chicken noodle soup, 2 kinds of shooters: beet with ginger and strawberry mango and plenty of desserts.

Desserts
Roya J.

Access with certain American Express cards. My access is thanks to hubby, that's his shout out for the year lol. Not sure why people over judge and under appreciate if it's provided as a compliment. First thing to know is this place gets busy and I've always had to wait. If the wait is too I sadly head over to one of the priority pass lounges. Ayez and Dutta are amazing at the bar if you like to socialize and have fun. Food is much better than most other lounges and they have a wider beer, bourbon and whiskey options. Salmon was moist, prawns not shrimps in the pasta and the desserts were fresh/ Big shout out to the hard working staff and Constantino for a well oiled operation.

Bar area
Dane R.

At American Express Centurion Lounge, this is a lounge that looks premium on the surface but fails where it matters most. It delivers food and amenities that are, at best, on par with standard airline lounges, and more importantly, it breaks down in execution at critical moments -- including a complete failure to coordinate wheelchair assistance. For a Centurion Lounge, that is not a minor issue. It defines the experience. The space itself looks polished at first glance. Natural light, clean layout, a mix of seating that works for dining or waiting. But once you sit down and start moving through the lounge, it becomes clear this is operating much closer to a well-run buffet than a premium environment. The food follows that exact pattern. The cold items are clean and straightforward -- nothing wrong, nothing memorable. The hot food is better than expected in one respect: it's actually hot. From there, it becomes uneven. The asparagus is well executed with a proper bite. The red curry tofu is one of the few dishes with real flavor and even a bit of heat. The salmon is tender but slightly fishy. The chicken and meatballs are acceptable but forgettable. The tomato bisque is thicker than average, but still reads as basic and one-dimensional. Nothing is bad. But very little rises above that. The desserts lean even more toward broad appeal. The lemon tart is overly sweet with muted acidity. The fruit tart looks fresh but is dominated by cream. The cheesecake has the right texture but lacks a strong cheese profile, with a raspberry topping that tastes more artificial than real. The chocolate ganache is the most enjoyable of the group, mostly because of the dark chocolate shell, but even that falls into "better, not good." The pattern is consistent: everything is designed to be easy, safe, and widely acceptable -- not precise, not distinctive, and not something you'd go out of your way for. Even basic elements show the same limitation. Coffee is fully automated, but there's no cream or half-and-half available, so you're locked into preset ratios. Tea requires using the same machine for hot water, with no easy way to control temperature because there's no cold water available nearby. It works, but it's rigid and incomplete. The bar is one of the few places where the lounge shows actual structure. The chamomile spritz is balanced, with a light floral note, a subtle bitterness, and a clean finish that avoids the sweetness seen elsewhere. As the ice melts, more of the drink opens up -- the alcohol becomes more defined and the bitterness sharpens. But it's served heavily iced and very cold, which mutes those qualities upfront. Even here, the execution feels slightly held back. Operationally, the lounge functions. Food is refilled, and the space is maintained. But service is not attentive. Tables are not cleared while you're actively using them -- plates remained on the table until I left entirely, at which point they were removed. It's a system that reacts to vacancy, not one that supports the guest in real time. The most significant issue, however, is how accessibility is handled. At check-in, when requesting wheelchair assistance, the immediate response was to emphasize that the service is handled by a third party and outside their control. That framing becomes more concerning when the service itself fails to execute. I waited at the lounge. No one arrived. There was no notification that assistance had shown up. Eventually, I had to make my way to the gate on my own. By the time I got there, wheelchair staff were present at the gate instead, indicating the request had not been coordinated to the correct location at all. This is not a minor delay. It is a breakdown in coordination, communication, and execution at a point where the experience should be handled with the most care. At one point, I overheard another guest mention that the food had been upgraded for this temporary location. If that's true, it only reinforces the issue -- because even in its current form, this does not meet the standard expected of a Centurion Lounge. And that's really the core problem. Compared to top-tier lounges like Cathay Pacific Lounge, this falls well short. Compared to standard lounges like United Club or Delta Sky Club, it's roughly on the same level. That's the issue. It shouldn't be. This is a premium-branded lounge that delivers a slightly above-average experience at best, with a critical failure in service where it matters most. No amount of branding -- or temporary location -- changes that.

Chicken and cauliflower- yuck
Kevin G.

The "temporary" location in terminal D is much nicer than the old lounge and the staff is super friendly. Unfortunately the wait times are still unacceptable (40 minutes) and the slop they serve for lunch is inedible except for the salad bar.

Caili C.

The Centurian lounge in SFO is now in a temporary location in Terminal 2 right after you exit security. As someone who's flying out of Terminal 1 more it's super convenient to walk from the temporary location to the B or C gates. The space and buffet areas are a bit smaller than the original location in Terminal 3 but the food is solid (lunch/dinner is always better than breakfast) and luckily there usually isn't a wait (unlike the Club lounge in Terminal 1). The staff here is always great which is a nice plus.

Salad with shrimp, broccoli rabe and a couple of meatballs!
sharon t.

Much better experience this time! Lovely lounge with good food and drinks! I had a caesar salad and added feta cheese and shrimp !! It was delish!! Then I had a sky high cocktail which I very much enjoyed. Service was fantastic !! A very nice lounge!! I will definite use it again when at SFO!!

Private room
Johnny Z.

The Centurion Lounge always makes us feel taken care of. Every time we visit, we're able to enjoy one of the private rooms, which gives us a quiet and comfortable space away from the busy terminal. The privacy, service, and overall atmosphere really make the experience feel exclusive and relaxing. Great food, great drinks, and consistently excellent hospitality every visit.

Chanson H.

This is a review of the temporary location in T2. Good location right past security, and a typically sized lounge. Not as well appointed as the original Centurion Lounge, but this one is more open. I like it. The old one was harder to navigate with the narrow hallways. Hot food options were served on a mobile display in the middle of the floor instead of placed against a wall. This evening's hot food options included grilled shrimp, meatballs, broccolini, tikka masala, and garlic chicken. It was a small but mighty selection. It was about 90% full on Saturday at 5 pm.

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What time is the lounge open for breakfast?

6AM

Are they reopen yet?

Yes

Can you gain access to this lounge if you are a Platinum card holder, but departing from Terminal 2?

Yes, but you have to clear Security twice. And don't forget the lounge can deny you access due to capacity control.

Can you get in with a standby boarding pass or need to be a confirmed seat?

They will definitely not let you in with a standby ticket.

Do they kick people out after 11pm?

https://thecenturionlounge.com/info/faq you can find the answer there. They have the hours for every Centurion lounge posted there

If you have a green buisness AMEX card can you still get in? I assume we would have to pay.

I believe the option to pay with a non-Platinum/Centurion Amex was removed in Oct 2017 (http://travelskills.com/2017/10/02/american-express-changes-centurion-lounge-access-policy/)

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The Club SFO - Tzatziki with crudités

The Club SFO

3.8(331 reviews)
0.3 mi

Such a great surprise! I originally tried to check into the Delta Sky Club but found out I had…read morealready used all of my visits for the year and would have to pay $50 to enter, so I left. Then I remembered I had Priority Pass and found The Club at SFO. I scanned the QR code to join the waitlist and honestly didn't think I'd get in since I was boarding in about an hour. I walked over to grab some pizza, and before I even made it to the front of the line, I got a text saying I could enter. Less than a 5-minute wait! I went in not expecting much and was so impressed. The lounge is beautiful, spacious, very clean, and honestly nicer than the Delta Sky Club in my opinion. The best surprise was seeing Filipino food, and it was actually delicious! Next time I'm at SFO, I'll definitely be coming here instead. Such a great Priority Pass lounge.

Beautiful space and definitely aesthetically pleasing at the bar, but unfortunately the bar service…read morewas disappointing. We sat for over 10 minutes before anyone came over to take our order, while the two bartenders spent most of the time talking to each other. We were given a napkin and then didn't ask what we wanted to drink for an extended period of time. The atmosphere is beautiful, but unfortunately the service did not match the setting. Based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend coming here specifically for the bar service. The space is worth seeing, but the lack of attentiveness made it difficult to justify returning.

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Light dinner and a chamomile tea before the long haul

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Awesome cookies and an Aperol spritz

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United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport - Lounge area

United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport

3.8(68 reviews)
0.3 mi

We had a great visit to the Polaris Lounge in the International Concourse at San Francisco Airport…read more The Lounge has plenty of seating (but can fill up if layovers are heavy), the food is great, the bar and service was wonderful, and they have a restaurant available as well. I selected the Cioppino and cheese selections along with an 'Ol' Fashioned with Rye (100 proof) and it kept me going until my flight was ready to leave. Several of the seating areas have plugs for your phone, tablet, or other battery-based devices and have plenty of room to stretch out your legs and the view is not bad either!

Spent some time at the United Polaris lounge the other day and it was a mediocre experience…read more Despite being a flagship lounge for a United hub, this just wasn't up to par on a global stage. They had a couple people greeters that actually spoke. Previous visits I think I had mute ones. The perception of people greeters that are sitting down isn't good, compared with Asian carriers. The lounge itself was gigantic with plenty of room to sit. They had a buffet along with a restaurant. For late night departures, it's odd having the restaurant close early. The food quality at the buffet looked good, but tasted horrible. Wifi was great. I'm not too sure if the lighting inside the lounge was helpful for reading... Staff were just...there. ...didn't feel upscale.

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Industry Pizza

Industry Pizza

4.8(88 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

This has a more industrial vibe to it. You order first and they give you a number to take to any…read moreopen table you can find. We came here around 6ish pm on a Friday evening. It was busy and we were lucky to grab a seat in the corner. We ordered the pizza with the burrata on top, onion rings, and meatballs. The pizza was really good. Thin crust and crispy with no flop. The toppings and pizza sauce all worked well together to make for really good pizza. The onion rings are also really good. Very crispy and they gave a lot! The meatballs were really good. The tomato sauce on top was pretty savory and I enjoyed it. Overall I'd come back. I enjoyed the food and my time here.

We came to Grand Ave for pho but just so happened to park right in front of Industry and the "Grand…read moreOpening" sign lured us in. Upon entering, I was confused- were we supposed to wait to be seated or do we choose our own table? No one made it clear, instead people were walking around us to serve tables. We walked up to the bar and the bartender let us know we can sit anywhere. We sat in a booth up top. The vibe looked semi-formal, but I guess it was super casual. Looking at the menu, the pizzas were all pretty unique! What caught my eye was the Mushroom pizza which had portobello mushroom, cheese, thyme + scallions, and a creamy garlic white sauce. I'm a sucker for mushrooms and my five year old who is picky af likes them too. She enjoyed her slice. I felt the pizza was delicious but could use some parm and pepper flakes. We also ordered the Brooklyn. Omg, my favorite pizza now surpassing Blue Line's White Pie on my list. Pepperoni, jalapenos, basil, ricotta (omg!), and hot honey. Salivating just thinking about it. Downed these slices with a pint and the rest was history. I do have to note that the booths and tables were full of crumbs. Understandable as it's a pizzeria, but it would be nice for someone to clean in between guests. The staff member behind the bar had served us our meal and drinks as well and he was very kind. We will definitely be coming back to Industry!

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