· Daniel s Bistro: Your other best option for b, l, or dinner, Daniel's Bistro serves California cui

The summer vacation season is just around the corner. Many people will be killing time at the airport waiting for flights to take off, or perhaps, trying to survive unexpected delays. Thanks to recent efforts by LAX to improve the food and dining options, a slew of great concepts are signed up to serve at both the domestic and Tom Bradley International Terminal. Coming soon are places like Luckyfish by Sushi Roku, 800 Degrees, The Larder, Short Cake and more. But, until then, here's a list of what is on offer now with info about eateries in each terminal, and recommendations for where to go.
1) Nate 'n Al : Nate 'n Al, the Beverly Hills deli institution pushing 65 years, does a shortened menu of Nate 'n Al standbys, like corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. [Terminal 2, Departures Level Food Court]
2) Wolfgang Puck Express : Wolfgang Puck's newest entrant at Terminal 7 is expansive, comfortable, and reliably tasty. The spaghetti is always good, as well as the soups and salads. The roast chicken is also worth getting for something with more heft.
3) Lemonade : Quickly expanding across SoCal, Lemonade opened early last year inside Delta's Terminal 5. This pared down version of the quick-casual gourmet salad spot offers sandwiches, soups and breakfast. The cinnamon french toast bread pudding is far better than a Starbucks cinnamon roll. [Terminal 5, Departures Level Food Court]
· Gladstone s 4 Fish: The airport version of Gladstones in the Pacific Palisades, this outpost serves seafood-centric mainstays like Fish Tacos, Fish n Chips, Crab Cakes, Lobster Roll, Grilled Swordfish. There are also some salads and a few burgers (between Gate 34 and Gate 35).
· Daily Grill: Part of the SoCal chain, this here location offers the expected classic American menu (b,l,d) and is apparently the largest full-service airport restaurant in the United States (there's even a private dining room). One of the top two options for a real meal (Departures Level Food Court, Second Floor).
· Daniel s Bistro: Your other best option for b, l, or dinner, Daniel's Bistro serves California cuisine including salads, pizza, sandwiches, quiche, small plates, soup, panini, cheap hotel reservations crepes, specialty cocktails, and organic coffee (Arrivals Level).
· Encounter Restaurant: California cuisine prepared by chef Michel Audeon. Think lunch and dinner selections like Ahi Tuna Tartare and Peking Style Roasted Duckling, this is definitely the most fine dining option at LAX (freestanding restaurant across from Terminal 2).