Gate-side steakhouse option in Terminal 7
B Grill by BOA Steakhouse sits in LAX Terminal 7, past security near the United gates, and runs through most of the day to catch the main bank of departures. It’s the airport spinoff of LA’s BOA Steakhouse, trimmed down for terminal life but still focused on burgers, steaks, and strong bar basics. Expect full-service seating plus a bar area that works well if you’ve got 45–60 minutes before boarding.
Menu pricing hits typical LAX levels: burgers around the mid-teens to low $20s, steak plates up in the high $20s and above, and appetizers roughly $10–$18. Portions run restaurant-sized rather than snacky, so this is a real-meal stop, not a quick-grab stand. You’ll see the usual steakhouse sides—fries, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables—alongside salads and a few lighter options, which helps if you don’t want a heavy ribeye right before a 5-hour flight.
The safer bets here are the burger and basic grilled items, which align closest with BOA’s core strengths in town. If you’re ordering steak in Terminal 7, stick to straightforward cuts cooked medium or medium-rare and skip anything that sounds fancier than it needs to be. The bar pours standard cocktails and wine by the glass; expect airport markups but not outliers compared with other LAX sit-down spots.
Service pace tends to match flight patterns in this part of United’s operation, so during a 6–8 a.m. rush or the 5–8 p.m. evening wave, build in extra time for checks and food to hit the table. Staff are used to flyers cutting it close, but a well-done steak at 7:15 p.m. when your boarding pass says 7:25 p.m. at Gate 73A is asking for stress.
Tip: If your United flight departs from the lower 70s gates, grab a two-top at the bar side of B Grill; you’ll keep sight of departure screens and can walk to most Terminal 7 gates in under 5 minutes.