Airport-side branch of Big Banana keeps you off the plane food
Big Banana sits airside in Terminal 1 at V. C. Bird International, a short walk from most gates, and serves the same Antiguan-style pizzas and grill plates as its Dickenson Bay beach location. You order at the counter, pay in USD or EC dollars, then grab a table that looks directly onto the apron so you can clock boarding at Gate 5 or 6 without stress.
Menu pricing runs roughly US$10–15 for individual pizzas and US$12–18 for burgers, wings, and grill dishes, which is mid-pack for ANU but far cheaper than long-haul buy-on-board. Portions lean large enough to split one pizza between two light eaters, and fountain sodas or local juices sit in the US$3–5 range.
Figure on 15–25 minutes from order to food when the midday US-bound bank hits around 12:00–15:00, and closer to 10 minutes during the early morning departures before 09:00. This is one of the few real sit-down options past security in Terminal 1, so tables fill fast when two 737s and an A321 go out within the same hour.
Pizza is the play here: the basic cheese and pepperoni versions are reliable, and several toppings lean local with things like jerk chicken and extra-hot peppers. Burgers and fries are fine if you just need something predictable, but seafood plates can be hit-and-miss depending on how slammed the kitchen is and how late in the day you show up.
Soft drinks and local beers are available by the bottle or can, and staff usually give you a clear heads-up if a dish will take longer than 20 minutes. Power outlets near the inner wall seating are limited to two or three usable spots, so plan to charge at the main gate area if your phone is already under 30%.
Tip: if your flight boards from Gates 1–4, sit on the side of the restaurant facing the departure screens so you can see when your boarding group gets called without relying on the PA.