You wouldn’t know it by the quality of the food, but Newark Liberty launched a redesign plan a few years ago that brought some big-name New York City chefs to consult for dining options at the airport in a $120 million makeover. United Airlines travelers flying out of Terminal C have the most options, but no matter which terminal you’re stationed in, you will find something competent to eat. Here's a list of the best places to eat at Newark Airport, broken down by terminal.

Terminal A

Best for a sit-down meal or drink

Phillips Seafood: A seafood-heavy spot with dishes such as crab cakes, lobster rolls, and a grilled mahi mahi sandwich. Breakfast, with options like French toast and yogurt with granola, runs until 10:30 a.m. A bonus is the big, boxy bar. A3 Rotunda, post-security

Best quick bite

Earl of Sandwich: These counter-service sandwiches are actually not so bad, particularly the roast beef, cheddar, and horseradish option. A2 Rotunda, post-security

The rest

Abica Coffee: Coffee and sandwiches. A1 and A2 Rotundas, post-security

Coffee and sandwiches. A1 and A2 Rotundas, post-security Auntie Anne’s: Doughy pretzels. A2 Rotunda, post-security

Doughy pretzels. A2 Rotunda, post-security Ben & Jerry’s: Ice cream. A1 Rotunda, post-security

Ice cream. A1 Rotunda, post-security Boars Head: Made-to-order sandwiches. A3 Rotunda, post-security

Made-to-order sandwiches. A3 Rotunda, post-security Cheeburger Cheeburger: Fast-food Americana fare like burgers and milkshakes. Pre-security food court

Fast-food Americana fare like burgers and milkshakes. Pre-security food court Currito Cantina: Build-your-own bowls, salads, and wraps in various flavors. Pre-security concourse

Build-your-own bowls, salads, and wraps in various flavors. Pre-security concourse Dunkin: Coffee and doughnuts. Pre-security concourse

Coffee and doughnuts. Pre-security concourse Gateside Market Fresh: Grab-and-go fare. A1 and A2 Rotundas, post-security

Grab-and-go fare. A1 and A2 Rotundas, post-security Jamba Juice: Smoothies and shakes. A2 Rotunda, post-security

Smoothies and shakes. A2 Rotunda, post-security Java Moon Express: Coffee. A3 Rotunda, post-security

Coffee. A3 Rotunda, post-security Jersey Mike’s & Manchu Wok: Subs and Chinese food. Pre-security food court

Subs and Chinese food. Pre-security food court Market Express: Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Pre-security concourse and A3 Rotunda, post-security

Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Pre-security concourse and A3 Rotunda, post-security Market Fresh: Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Pre-security A3 rotunda and A1 Rotunda, post-security

Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Pre-security A3 rotunda and A1 Rotunda, post-security Natures Kitchen: Cafe fare. Pre-security concourse

Cafe fare. Pre-security concourse Qdoba Grill: Mexican bowls, burritos, and salads. Pre-security food court

Mexican bowls, burritos, and salads. Pre-security food court Ruby Tuesday: Sit-down American chain. A3 Rotunda, post-security

Sit-down American chain. A3 Rotunda, post-security Tony Roma’s: Sit-down American food with a focus on meat, as well as breakfast service. Pre-security concourse

Sit-down American food with a focus on meat, as well as breakfast service. Pre-security concourse Villa Pizza: Fast-casual pizza. A2 Rotunda, post-security

Terminal B

Best for a sit-down meal or drink

Belgian Beer Cafe: A destination for beer geeks, with a selection of bottles and drafts and a menu of beef stew, sausages, burgers, and bar food standards. B2 Rotunda, pre-security

Best quick bite

Mediterranean Bistro: Travelers can pick from falafel, shawarma, burgers, kebabs, and even fruit juices and smoothies. B3 Rotunda, post-security and pre-security food court

The rest

All You Need: Grab-and-go fare. B1 Rotunda and connector

Grab-and-go fare. B1 Rotunda and connector Champps American: Sports bar with breakfast and burgers. B1 Rotunda, post-security

Sports bar with breakfast and burgers. B1 Rotunda, post-security City Point Bar: Full-service bar with burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Near B2 concourse entrance, pre-security

Full-service bar with burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Near B2 concourse entrance, pre-security Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee and doughnuts. Lower level, pre-security

Coffee and doughnuts. Lower level, pre-security Dunkin’ Donuts Express: More coffee and doughnuts. Level 3 and NEC station, pre security

More coffee and doughnuts. Level 3 and NEC station, pre security Green Beans Coffee: Coffee stand with salads, sandwiches, and pastries. International arrivals, pre-security

Coffee stand with salads, sandwiches, and pastries. International arrivals, pre-security Java Moon Café: Coffee stand with salads, wraps, and pastries. B1 Rotunda, post-security

Coffee stand with salads, wraps, and pastries. B1 Rotunda, post-security Liberty Diner: Jersey-style diner. Near B3 concourse entrance, pre-security

Jersey-style diner. Near B3 concourse entrance, pre-security McGinley’s Irish Pub: Irish pub fare. B3 Rotunda, post-security

Irish pub fare. B3 Rotunda, post-security Med Bistro Express: Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sandwiches and freshly pressed juices to go. Pre-security food court

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sandwiches and freshly pressed juices to go. Pre-security food court Mediterranean Bistro: Sit-down cafe with bar and Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare such as hummus, kabobs, and shawarma. B3 Rotunda

Sit-down cafe with bar and Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare such as hummus, kabobs, and shawarma. B3 Rotunda Newark Express: Convenience store with grab-and-go food. B3 Rotunda, post-security

Convenience store with grab-and-go food. B3 Rotunda, post-security Sora Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar: Full-service Japanese restaurant with sushi, tempura, chicken teriyaki, and more. B1 Rotunda, post-security

Full-service Japanese restaurant with sushi, tempura, chicken teriyaki, and more. B1 Rotunda, post-security Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Pre-security food court and B1 connector

Global coffee chain. Pre-security food court and B1 connector The Unusual Times: Pub with salads, sandwiches, and breakfast. B2 Rotunda, post-security

Pub with salads, sandwiches, and breakfast. B2 Rotunda, post-security Vino Volo: Wine bar with light bites. B3 Rotunda, post-security

Wine bar with light bites. B3 Rotunda, post-security Wendy’s: Fast-casual burger and chicken chain. Pre-security food court

Terminal C

Best for a sit-down meal or drink

Abruzzo Italian Steakhouse: There’s decent food in Classified, but that’s reserved for United big spenders with certain mileage levels. The rest of us can find an okay meal at this Italian steakhouse with dishes such as chicken parm, veal chops, and various steaks alongside a full bar. The Grill chef Mario Carbone consulted on the original menu. Gates C70-99, post-security

Garden State Diner: Jersey at its finest exists in a diner, and Garden State Diner does as fair a representation of one as possible, considering tough airport food constraints. Breakfast is served all day, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar. C101-115, post-security

Best quick bite

Casciano Italian Specialties: Terminal C is littered with mediocre, pre-made sandwiches that have been sitting out for who knows how long. Skip those and go for freshly made Italian sandwiches created by the guys behind luxe NYC restaurants the Grill and Carbone. Breakfast time brings bagel sandwiches. Gates C70-99, post-security

Wendy’s: Despite all the money and effort put into Terminal C food offerings, they mostly still fall short. Don’t fall into the overpriced food trap and instead fall back on an old faithful: the affordable and consistent fast-food burgers and chicken at Wendy’s. Gates C101-115, post-security

The rest

Auntie Anne’s: Doughy pretzels. Gates C120-139, post-security

Doughy pretzels. Gates C120-139, post-security Bar Left: French restaurant and bar. Gates C70-99, post-security

French restaurant and bar. Gates C70-99, post-security Bar Right: Cocktail bar. Gates C101-115, post-security

Cocktail bar. Gates C101-115, post-security Boar’s Head Deli: Made-to-order sandwiches. Gates C120-139, post-security

Made-to-order sandwiches. Gates C120-139, post-security Breakfast Boli: Egg-filled breakfast stromboli that turns into Uptop Pizza at night. Gates C70-99, post-security

Egg-filled breakfast stromboli that turns into Uptop Pizza at night. Gates C70-99, post-security Caps Beer Garden: Beer bar with Asian fare. Gates C120-139, post-security

Beer bar with Asian fare. Gates C120-139, post-security CBGB: A bar with burgers and a music theme inspired by the erstwhile Lower East side bar. Gates C120-139, post-security

A bar with burgers and a music theme inspired by the erstwhile Lower East side bar. Gates C120-139, post-security CIBO Express Gourmet Market: Tired sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go fare in a convenience store format. Pre-security: Near door 2 level 3, near door 3 level 2, near bag claim #6, near bag claim #9; Post security: Gates 70-99, gates 101-115, gates 120-139

Tired sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go fare in a convenience store format. Pre-security: Near door 2 level 3, near door 3 level 2, near bag claim #6, near bag claim #9; Post security: Gates 70-99, gates 101-115, gates 120-139 CIBO Express Kosher Gourmet Market: Kosher sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go fare in a convenience store format. Near Gate 138, post-security

Kosher sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go fare in a convenience store format. Near Gate 138, post-security Classified: Sit-down restaurant that’s by invitation only for certain United mileage holders. Gates C120-139, post-security

Sit-down restaurant that’s by invitation only for certain United mileage holders. Gates C120-139, post-security Creperie Juliette: Fast-casual sweet and savory crepes. Gates C70-99, post-security

Fast-casual sweet and savory crepes. Gates C70-99, post-security Custom Burger: Fast-casual burgers. Gates C70-99 and 120-139, post-security

Fast-casual burgers. Gates C70-99 and 120-139, post-security Daily: A daily-changing menu of “seasonal options.” Gates C70-99, post-security

A daily-changing menu of “seasonal options.” Gates C70-99, post-security Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. Baggage claim #3, pre-security and gates C101-115, post-security

Coffee and doughnuts. Baggage claim #3, pre-security and gates C101-115, post-security Eggy Weggy: Breakfast sandwiches and omelets that becomes Custom Burger at night. Gates C70-99 and 120-139, post-security

Breakfast sandwiches and omelets that becomes Custom Burger at night. Gates C70-99 and 120-139, post-security Flip Flop Pancake: Pancakes and pastries. Gates C70-99 and 120-139, post-security

Pancakes and pastries. Gates C70-99 and 120-139, post-security Flora Cafe: A Middle Eastern menu designed with the help of Taim’s Einat Admony, which includes healthy options like lentil soup, a Greek salad, hummus, and, of course, falafel. Gates C120-139, post-security

A Middle Eastern menu designed with the help of Taim’s Einat Admony, which includes healthy options like lentil soup, a Greek salad, hummus, and, of course, falafel. Gates C120-139, post-security Forno Magico: Sit-down pizzas. Gates C120-139, post-security

Sit-down pizzas. Gates C120-139, post-security Happy Clam: Red-sauce food such as chicken parm sandwiches and linguini with white clam sauce. Gates C101-115, post-security

Red-sauce food such as chicken parm sandwiches and linguini with white clam sauce. Gates C101-115, post-security Jamba Juice: Juice and smoothie chain. Gates C120-139, post-security

Juice and smoothie chain. Gates C120-139, post-security Kaedama: A noodle bar with ramen, dumplings, and rice bowls. Gates C70-99, post-security

A noodle bar with ramen, dumplings, and rice bowls. Gates C70-99, post-security Little Purse: Top Chef alum Dale Talde consulted on the opening of this dumpling-focused restaurant. Gates C101-115 and 70-99, post-security

Top Chef alum Dale Talde consulted on the opening of this dumpling-focused restaurant. Gates C101-115 and 70-99, post-security Melange Café and Melange Bakery Chocolatier: Chocolate master Jacques Torres played a role here, creating chocolate chip cookies, alfajors, and a Nutella salted caramel cookie. There are also crepes that can be filled with Nutella and bananas, or savory options. While it is mostly grab and go, there is some seating. Gates C70-99, post-security

Chocolate master Jacques Torres played a role here, creating chocolate chip cookies, alfajors, and a Nutella salted caramel cookie. There are also crepes that can be filled with Nutella and bananas, or savory options. While it is mostly grab and go, there is some seating. Gates C70-99, post-security Nonna’s Meatball Kitchen: Meatballs flavored from various countries such as Sweden, Vietnam, and Italy. Gates C120-139, post-security

Meatballs flavored from various countries such as Sweden, Vietnam, and Italy. Gates C120-139, post-security Notorious P.I.G: Pulled pork, brisket, and barbecue pork ribs. Gates C70-99, post-security

Pulled pork, brisket, and barbecue pork ribs. Gates C70-99, post-security Novella: Pizza and pasta. Gates C70-99, post-security

Pizza and pasta. Gates C70-99, post-security Oeno Wine Bar: A wine bar with 64 wines by the glass and bottle, plus panino. Gates C70-99, post-security

A wine bar with 64 wines by the glass and bottle, plus panino. Gates C70-99, post-security Philly Cheesesteaks: Exactly what the name says. Gates C120-139, post-security

Exactly what the name says. Gates C120-139, post-security Poppy’s Bagels: Bagel sandwiches at the Casciano’s counter. Gates C70-99 and 101-115, post-security

Bagel sandwiches at the Casciano’s counter. Gates C70-99 and 101-115, post-security Proof Whiskey Bar: A tavern with tons of whiskey. Gates C101-115, post-security

A tavern with tons of whiskey. Gates C101-115, post-security Red Mango: Frozen yogurt with toppings. Near gate C83, post-security

Frozen yogurt with toppings. Near gate C83, post-security Riviera: Paris-inspired dishes such as tuna nicoise salad and steak frites. Gates C70-99, post-security

Paris-inspired dishes such as tuna nicoise salad and steak frites. Gates C70-99, post-security Saison: A French sit-down restaurant, originally opened by famed chef Alain Ducasse. Gates C120-139, post-security

A French sit-down restaurant, originally opened by famed chef Alain Ducasse. Gates C120-139, post-security Supreme Bowl/ Philly Cheesesteaks: Breakfast bowl spot that later in the day morphs into a place for cheesesteak sandwiches.Gates C70-99, post-security

Breakfast bowl spot that later in the day morphs into a place for cheesesteak sandwiches.Gates C70-99, post-security Starbucks Coffee: The famed coffee chain. International arrivals level, pre-security and gates C84, C94, and C120-139, post-security

The famed coffee chain. International arrivals level, pre-security and gates C84, C94, and C120-139, post-security Surf Bar: Sushi and other seafood. Gates C70-99, post-security

Sushi and other seafood. Gates C70-99, post-security Tagliare: Thin-crust pizza by the slice. Gates C120-139, post-security

Thin-crust pizza by the slice. Gates C120-139, post-security Tsukiji Fishroom: Over-hyped sushi purportedly flown in from Japan’s famed Tsukiji. Gates C70-99, post-security

Over-hyped sushi purportedly flown in from Japan’s famed Tsukiji. Gates C70-99, post-security Uptop Pizza: Build-your-own personal pizzas. Gates C70-99, post-security and baggage claim #9

Build-your-own personal pizzas. Gates C70-99, post-security and baggage claim #9 Vanguard Kitchen: A slick restaurant with marbled tabletops and international food. Gates C101-115, post-security

A slick restaurant with marbled tabletops and international food. Gates C101-115, post-security Vesper Tavern: An American tavern with a full bar, burgers, and a raw bar. Gate C70-99, post-security

An American tavern with a full bar, burgers, and a raw bar. Gate C70-99, post-security Wabi Sabi: Inspired by New York City favorite Nom Wah Tea Parlor, the menu here has dumplings, fried crab claws, and gyoza. The breakfast menu includes a build-your-own omelet option and breakfast fried rice. Gates C70-99 and C120-139, post-security

Inspired by New York City favorite Nom Wah Tea Parlor, the menu here has dumplings, fried crab claws, and gyoza. The breakfast menu includes a build-your-own omelet option and breakfast fried rice. Gates C70-99 and C120-139, post-security Wanderlust Burger Bar: Five-time Burger Bash winner Josh Capon designed this menu, which features a ton of burgers alongside an even longer list of beers. Gates C70-99, post-security

Five-time Burger Bash winner Josh Capon designed this menu, which features a ton of burgers alongside an even longer list of beers. Gates C70-99, post-security World Bean Coffee: Coffee stand. Baggage claim #6 and gates C70-99, C101-115, and C120-139, post-security

Coffee stand. Baggage claim #6 and gates C70-99, C101-115, and C120-139, post-security World Wide Fried Chicken: Fried chicken, mac and cheese, and biscuits.Gates C120-139, post-security