A bag of trail mix or beef jerky works just fine as a snack. But you deserve something more substantial for an airport meal—especially to power you through navigating terminals, dealing with any delays, and often being awake at odd hours.

Scattered between the kiosks that offer those aforementioned snacks (and the latest issue of our magazine for your reading pleasure!), you’ll find ample restaurant options at most airports. To help us sort the best from the rest, we tapped a panel of pros from across the South who are here to dish up what to look for, what to steer clear of, and the absolute best airport restaurants at all of your most frequent layover locations.

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