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    The Centurion Lounge

    3.6 (792 reviews)
    InexpensiveAirport Lounges
    Open 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise

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    Larry S.

    This Amex Centurion Lounge was a Temp location so its basic in its decoration and design but it was very comfortable and the food service was nice too. Food was plentiful and constantly restocked. They had a full bar with staff for all your beverage needs as well as a couple automatic espresso machines. the thing that impressed me most was the attentive of the staff, helpful with any question and quick to clear tables for rapid turn over. i had a 3 hour wait for the final journey home from Germany so i got to watch and as i said i was impressed. Great Job SFO Terminal 2 Centurion Lounge.

    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.

    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!!

    My first experience and I actually loved it! Very convenient! I came here straight after work @7:30pm and my flight was at 10:30pm. They had a shower and the bathroom was nice and clean! Great hand washing soap and lotion. The food was very good and the drinks. Multiple chairs and mini couches along with wall outlets to charge. Waitresses were also very nice! Can't wait to comeback! They also provide water bottles you just have to ask!

    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.

    Chicken, shrimp scampi, meatballs and Kale Caesar
    Phil L.

    I went to the temporary lounge at SFO on a Friday evening in terminal 2 and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't have to wait at all. Although the space wasn't too large, I found an empty seat/table to settle into for a 1.5 hour layover. The buffet was decent with a larger than expected choice of entrees (bbq chicken, meatballs with marinara sauce, shrimp scampi and tofu) , delicious broccolini. There was also a nice selection of deserts. I appreciated that even though it was after 915 PM, they continued to restock the buffet. The staff was pleasant enough, and they were efficient at cleaning up used glasses and plates. My faith in AMEX Centurion lounges is restored for now.

    Wine wall
    Sam P.

    Always nice ending a vacation with a chill airport experience and the Centurion Lounge provides that! Albeit after a hearty walk due to airport remodeling - but hey we got our steps in before several hours in the sky Love this lounge - they have a wine wall that allows you to experience several pours via a QR code - a little early for that, I enjoyed a mimosa and some avocado toast!! The folks here are lovely - especially the lady behind the bar! Did not catch her name but she was great! Lovely clean, calm atmosphere and we can leave our trip relaxed and ready to fly!!

    My plate with the sauteed asparagus, salad, rice and vegan bulgogi!
    Leeana B.

    Stopped by this Centurion Lounge before my evening flight to Canada. While I've been to the original location, this review is for their temporary spot in Terminal 2. My biggest gripe with this location is the limited seating. The original lounge offered far more space and a variety of seating options, including proper table setups perfect for eating and working on a laptop. I usually work on my iPad while waiting for flights, but here, the only seat I could snag was a small chair with a tiny table that barely fit my plate. Definitely not ideal for working or eating comfortably. On the plus side, the dinner service was outstanding--easily a 10/10. Honestly, it's probably the best lounge food I've had, second only to Haneda Airport's lounge (which had onigiri and katsu sandos with beer on tap--hard to beat that!). I especially appreciated the variety and inclusivity of plant-based options. Both the hot bar and salad bar were well-stocked, and the dessert section was equally impressive. That said, the lounge did get cramped and crowded, to the point they had to implement a waitlist. Hopefully, next time I'm flying out of SFO, they'll be back in their original location, which offered a far more comfortable experience.

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    Greg B.

    Back open in temporary location in Terminal 2. Glad they have something temporary, but it's not as nice as the primary location or other lounges at SFO like The Club. It's also been quite busy and at least half of my flights there's a waitlist.

    Shower
    Chris F.

    A great place to stay in long layovers with free food and drinks. They are in a temporary lounge in terminal 2 until 2027 where the will reopen a new lounge in terminal 3 again. The temporary lounge does get crowded at times and there can be a 15-30 min wait but the food is always good and beer on tap ice cold. One nice little hidden feature that I have used multiple times with no wait is the private shower. Checkin is easy and you have 30 minutes to freshen up which is perfect when traveling multi day from international to international locations. Allows you to feel like you havnt been traveling for 12 to 24 hours and also ensures your not all sweaty and stinky on the next flight.

    Mimi L.

    This lounge is by far our favorite among the American Express airport lounges we have been to. This is also the biggest one, it's very spacious and open with a lot of seatings. The food selections were great especially desserts! The bartenders at the bar were very friendly! Great lounge to relax and enjoy some food and drinks before boarding!

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    Ask the Community - The Centurion Lounge

    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 - light dinner and a chamomile tea before the long haul

    The Club SFO

    3.8(295 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I had three hours to kill at SFO before a flight and one of my credit cards helped open the doors…read moreof this lounge for me. There was a wait list with an expected wait time of 30 mins but I got a call within 15 mins that a spot had opened up and was ready for me. The lounge itself is on the floor above and there are steps and elevator leading to it. The place is large, there are restrooms, light therapy rooms, private rooms, private nooks, several dining tables, couple of drink stations, a full fledged bar with seating in front of it, about three stations for food etc. Food options had a couple of soups, bread station, fermented veggie section, a couple of mains covering both vegetarian and non vegetarian options, salads, desserts and some hummus and pita bread for appetizers.This was no cruise ship style spread and the options were fairly limited but plenty satisfactory. They had some barley for carb option which was uncooked but other than that everything was decent. There were several waiters cleaning up after people pretty promptly and the place was maintained well. There was a huge table smack dab in the center with books and I was disappointed to find that they were all props. Overall I managed to relax and grab some food to eat before my red eye flight. I look forward to coming back when I use this airport again in the future.

    The customer service was great, and the gentleman at the front desk was energetic and friendly. The…read morefood was decent, and there were not a ton of options to choose from. I did like that everything was self serve, so you can grab as much food as you want and relax before boarding. One thing I would recommend is arriving at the airport at least three hours early if you plan on visiting the lounge. I only had two hours before my flight, and I ended hp being on the app waitlist for an hour before getting in. The lounge can get busy, so plan ahead to give yourself enough time to enjoy it without feeling rushed.

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    The Club SFO - Buttery pretzel and cheese dip

    Buttery pretzel and cheese dip

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    Awesome cookies and an Aperol spritz

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    United Club - Clean restroom in an airport is a huge plus!

    United Club

    3.0(758 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    Awesome club lounge at the SFO airport, terminal F. The entry was set back a ways but on busy days…read morewould allow not to all be standing right at the elevator. The check in staff were all super kind and there was an abundance of food and drink options. Unfortunately like many club lounges, they've become quite busy and people are very tacky with the space they use. It was full and difficult to find a seat but we eventually made our way to the far back and found something comfy. There was the standard Illy coffee bar with my favorite espresso drink machine. They also have that fun Coke freestyle machine! They had snack options, three salad options, chili, pasta, cream, puffs, cookies, cheese, and crackers, and a number of other options. Very good selection! The bar was off to the side and there were a ton of great beverage options for the adults as well! Really enjoyed our visit to this lounge at the beginning of the F gate.

    I'm not one of those folks who shows up 3-4 hours before boarding. Not that there's anything wrong…read morewith that, but what am I gonna do for 3-4 hours before boarding? This place. This place is where I'm going. Not for 3-4 hours but at least for half an hour to lounge and snack. Food? Yes. Decent . . . bordering on good. Service is frenetic and takes a little getting use to, but when you see how clean it is, you'd understand why. That being said, the folks checking you in are super helpful and give you the lay of the land. Ambiance is equally frenetic but when you consider all the people vying for a seat, looking to grab a drink and some snacks so they can chill for a minute, you'd understand why. So if you find yourself with some time to spare before your United flight (or other associated airlines), check it out.

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    United Club - Quite large with lots of seating

    Quite large with lots of seating

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    Inside

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    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge - Dried noodles

    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge

    2.3(103 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Overcrowded, understaffed, and okay at best. There are 3 priority pass lounges in the same area of…read moreinternational terminal but two of them do not accept priority pass until after 5:30pm. As a result, everyone is funneled into China Airlines Lounge. I feel bad for the staff because it quickly got overfilled and the staff member checking guests in couldn't even do check-in because she was running around bussing dishes. Food was average. Fried rice with what looked like frozen veggies. Chicken and broccoli which was a bit salty but not bad. Self serve bar is nice though! Made a gin and tonic that was tasty. Fortunate enough to snag a large corner table with chairs and a booth. Was able to be productive amidst the chaos.

    If you've been able to have access to the exclusive United Polaris Lounge at SFO, well, good for…read moreyou. One caveat though that Jamie W and I discovered was that if your flight leaves from International Area A, you're given access to this business class lounge instead. That's because it's a rather excessive 25-minute walk away from the United Polaris Lounge in International Area G. When we asked the check-in agent whether this lounge was comparable to Polaris, he gave it an 8 out of 10. He was being much too generous. It turned out to be a claustrophobic two-room space where ironically, the first-class room was more cramped than the general area. There were barely any outlets, and it was so tight that the rotating chairs kept banging into each other. There were three warmers of hot Chinese food, but none of it was that tempting. We managed to snack on stale cookies and diet soft drinks. There was a full staff operating here, but the experience didn't really warrant that level of attention. I think the next time, we'll just build in the extra time to get back and forth from Polaris if we really want the more ideal lounge experience. RELATED - Waiting at the airport? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/YcYhTWgCfk

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    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge - Pork and veggie , blueberry muffin, sandwich

    Pork and veggie , blueberry muffin, sandwich

    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge - Food bar

    Food bar

    China Airlines Dynasty Lounge - Buffet

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    United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport - French toast

    United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport

    3.9(51 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Gets a bit crowded, especially the areas closest to the food. We came by early because we wanted to…read moretry the sit down restaurant in the back of the lounge. Service was okay. I thought ours was quite friendly, but things moved slowly at times - which was fine since we had like, three hours to chill. The portions are quite tiny though! Feel free to order more than one entree. The older Asian couple next to us knew what to do because they ordered a starter and then two mains each. Not sure how often the menu changes, but for dessert, I would skip the matcha panna cotta and go for the cookie. It's basically a mini version of BJ's pizookie, complete with vanilla ice cream. The main lounge itself has decent seating areas if you can snag a spot. Bartenders were hit or miss. One didn't seem super friendly, whereas the other was way more personable.

    It was one of those rare instances where our upgrade went through and we got to visit the Polaris…read morelounge before our flight. It was very quiet on a weekday afternoon. For me, the quieter side of the lounge was better though away from the food. Here you could see the progress being made on the Terminal 3 construction. Also the bathrooms on this side of the lounge were definitely cleaner and no lines. The buffet was so so but we were able to get seated in the dining room after just a five minute wait. Last time was over an hour so this visit was leisurely. Lunch options were small plates and satisfying. Beef kofta was a little dry but tomato harissa sauce helped a lot. Shrimp orzo with saffron was tasty with three large prawns. The wild mushroom bourguignon bouchée was my favorite with the meaty sautéed mushrooms layered on top of a puff pastry and covered with the boursin sauce. I would order it again. Polaris signature burger was a consistent go to for at least one of us. Juicy beef, crispy bacon and grilled onions on a brioche bun was filling. Lastly dessert choice was the matcha panna cotta and it disappointed as the matcha was just a tiny layer at the bottom of the glass so no discernible flavor. At least the grapefruit topper was juicy along with the sesame crumble were both the highlight. Great service from Elsa through our meal! Hopefully it doesn't get more crowded after all the fare changes United made to get more paying customers for Polaris.

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    United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport - Berry tart with icecream

    Berry tart with icecream

    United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport - Free flowing champagne

    Free flowing champagne

    United Polaris Lounge - San Francisco International Airport - Open seating

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    Air France/KLM Lounge - Teas & selection of water

    Air France/KLM Lounge

    2.6(259 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $

    Had a great experience here. The lounge was clean, modern, and had a relaxing atmosphere that made…read moreit easy to unwind before boarding. Seating was comfortable with plenty of space to spread out, charge devices, and enjoy some quiet time away from the busy terminal. The food selection was surprisingly solid for an airport lounge. Fresh pastries, light hot items, snacks, and a good variety of drinks including wine, coffee, and soft beverages. Everything was well stocked during my visit and the staff kept the area tidy. Service was friendly and welcoming from the moment I checked in. Staff were attentive without being intrusive and helped keep the space calm and organized. Overall, a smooth and comfortable pre-flight experience. Definitely one of the nicer lounges at SFO and a great way to start the trip.

    March 22, 2026? 5PM? I"m traveling ok? 4.5 stars…read more Enjoyed the delicious food. Ran into an unnecessary bump trying to get my wife a coke at the bar. Tender had gone to the head and I was told by a random male employee to come back in five minutes. I came back in five. Tender still gone. Wife went to the bar and was told that soft drinks are in main food serving area. -1 star. I saw a female employee bend over to pick up a scrap of litter that a lesser employee would have ignored. A beautiful act of professionalism. +1 star. The place can get busy and an occasional traveling swine will leave a belonging on a chair or table to "Reserve" it - rendering it unusable for possibly hours. Suggestion to Lounge: Get a manager or Security to clean these squatter bombs up and free up space.

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    Air France/KLM Lounge - Fruit & desserts

    Fruit & desserts

    Air France/KLM Lounge - Grab bag

    Grab bag

    Air France/KLM Lounge - Love the self serve wine

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