Mac and cheese and martinis before your B6 or AA hop
Stephanie's sits airside in Terminal B, between the JetBlue and American gates, and runs as a full sit‑down restaurant instead of another grab‑and‑go counter. It’s a $$$ spot, and checks around $70 for two brunch plates plus two drinks are common in reviews, so budget for a real meal, not a snack.
The menu leans heavy on comfort food: people call out the mac and cheese, big salads, and brunch‑style plates like eggs and pancakes as the safe plays. Cocktails get good feedback too, with several flyers pairing a martini or Bloody Mary with that mac and cheese before a mid‑day JetBlue departure. With a 4‑star average rating, food quality is usually not the issue.
Service speed is the trade‑off. Multiple BOS regulars say the kitchen can be painfully slow for something inside security, and some won’t sit down unless they’ve got at least 90 minutes before boarding. If your connection through B is under an hour, this is a risky choice compared with a sandwich from a nearby quick‑serve spot.
The move most frequent flyers mention: skip the host stand and head straight for the bar. Bar seats at Stephanie’s tend to turn faster than the dining room during banked departures, and solo travelers in particular report getting a seat and a drink in under 10–15 minutes while tables still wait. Expect the same menu and prices at the bar as in the main room.
Watch out for the bill creeping up fast once you add a second cocktail; with entree prices already in $$$ territory, two brunch plates and two drinks can easily land between $60 and $80 after tax and tip. One practical tip: if you want a proper sit‑down meal here, plan to be at the podium or bar roughly 90 minutes before your BOS B‑gate boarding time.