Top 5 Places to Eat at BWI Airport

HANOVER, MD — With more passengers flying in and out of Baltimore Washington International Airport, amenities like dining options grow more important.

New food options coming to BWI this include a Steak n' Shake, Harbor Grille, DC-3 Hot Dogs and a wine bar called Brix & Wine. Also, a Family Meal location from celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio will open in Concourse A, and Mike Isballa will open Kapnos Marketa, reports DC Eater.

More cases of long security lines at several airports across the country mean passengers using Baltimore/Washington International Airport need to build in more time to clear security as the summer travel season approaches.

And those crowds need someplace to eat while waiting for flights, too.

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BWI has set records for passenger traffic in recent months. In February, 1.5 million passengers flew through the airport, an increase of 13.6 percent over 2015 and a record for the month of February. It was the eighth-straight monthly record for BWI Marshall air travel.

BWI spokesman Jonathan Dean told the Baltimore Business Journal the longest waits typically happen between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Typically, airport authorities urge fliers to get to the airport two hours before their flight leaves, but the TSA checkpoint lines have been longer than what the airport regularly sees in the mornings. And Dean said longer waits may come in the summer months if something doesn't change.

So if you find yourself with plenty of time to kill at the airport, check out these suggestions from Eater for dining at BWI:

1) Obrycki's Restaurant & Bar: The restaurant is known for its steamed crabs: crab cakes, soft crab and crab soup all won a thumbs-up. (Concourse B).

2) Vino Volo Wine Bar: The wine bar has a small menu of small bites, sandwiches, and charcuterie, including smoked salmon rolls, braised pork tacos, and a tuscan chicken sandwich. (Concourse A).

3) Sky Azure: You’ll find craft cocktails, unique beers and small plates here, like watermelon salad and guacamole.  (Main Terminal, Concourse B/C)

4) Silver Diner: A revamped menu emphasizes local produce and healthier fare. (Concourse A/B)

5) BGR: The Burger Joint: Look for extraordinary burgers served with interesting flavor combinations, as well as a tasty veggie burger, along with fries and other staples. (Concourse B).