USA. Travel restaurateur HMSHost, an Avolta company, made a strong showing at the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, collecting wins for 11 restaurants across nearly a dozen airports.
A highlight of the awards is Landry’s Seafood at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, named the nation’s Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant.
The awards are determined by a panel of travel and dining experts, combined with votes from travellers across the USA. 10Best lists celebrate the best sit-down restaurants, bars and grab-and-go options in airports nationwide.
The latest honours extend HMSHost’s winning streak, making it the third consecutive year the company has claimed the number one ranking in key categories. Past accolades include Best Airport Bar titles for Blu2o at Palm Beach International Airport in 2024 and Three Kings Public House at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in 2023.
Avolta President and CEO, North America Steve Johnson said, “This recognition confirms what we strive for every day – to make travellers happier – and reinforces HMSHost’s leadership in airport dining.
“We’re especially proud to operate at all ten of the nation’s top-ranked airports for dining. These honours reflect both the passion and commitment of our teams and the vision we share with our airport partners to transform the travel experience.”
Award Highlights
Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant
- Landry’s Seafood – George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Commanders Burgundy & Gold Club – Washington Dulles International Airport
- Cigar City Brewing – Tampa International Airport
- Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar – George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Best Airport Bar
- Three Kings Public House – St. Louis Lambert International Airport
- Memphis Made Brewing Co. – Memphis International Airport
- Blu2o – Palm Beach International Airport
- Whisky River – Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Best Airport Grab-and-Go Food
- Tortas Frontera – O’Hare International Airport
- Love Shack – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- 1897 Market – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
