Near the end of the Main Terminal concourse, 12th Fairway Bar and Grill stays quieter than MVP Bar and Grill up by security.
This is the backup bar at DAY, not the headliner. It sits toward the far gates in the Main Terminal, past some of the heavier foot traffic, so you can usually walk in and sit down even when MVP is slammed. The look leans golf-clubhouse: framed course photos, greens-themed décor, and TV sports running most of the day.
Prices land in the mid-range for an airport: think $$ for a sandwich and a draft beer rather than fast-food cheap. Expect simple bar staples: burgers, sandwiches, maybe a salad, with several reviewers noting the menu is shorter than MVP’s and some items go “not available” depending on the time of day. Plan on this as a 20–30 minute stop, not a long sit-down meal.
The food reputation sits around a 2-star level online, with multiple Google and Yelp reviews calling it mediocre and clearly pre-packaged. One traveler flatly said it’s “fine for a quick sandwich and a beer,” which is about right. If you care about food quality, grab a more substantial meal elsewhere in the Main Terminal and treat 12th Fairway as a drink stop.
Regulars say they head straight here when MVP Bar and Grill looks packed, then order only drinks: beer, wine, and basic mixed drinks are the safer bet. Service pace depends on how many staff are on, but because it’s near the end of the concourse and smaller than MVP, it usually feels calmer and you can get a drink without elbowing for bar space.
Practical tip: walk all the way down the Main Terminal concourse, check MVP’s crowd level, and if every stool is taken, keep going another minute or two to 12th Fairway for a seat and a quick drink before boarding.