Champagne by the glass before B-gate boarding at LAX
Petrossian Caviar and Champagne Bar sits airside in Terminal B, handy if you’re flying international on carriers like Qantas, BA, or Iberia. It’s a small bar setup more than a full restaurant, so think counter seating and a few tables rather than a long sit-down meal. Prices land firmly in “special occasion” territory, with caviar tastings running well into three digits and individual items often above $30. It’s the spot you pick when you actually want to lean into the airport splurge.
Terminal B stays busy into the late evening thanks to 22:00–01:00 departures to Europe and Asia, and Petrossian generally tracks those waves with hours that stretch past 21:00 on most days. You’ll find it near the main departures concourse after security, so you do not need to shuttle to another terminal once you’re in B. Seating is limited, and bar stools go first during the 19:00–22:00 departure bank, so plan on earlier or later if your flight time allows.
On the menu, expect caviar service with accompaniments, smoked salmon plates, and small bites like blinis and egg dishes, plus Champagne by the glass and bottle from houses you recognize in the $25–$45 per glass range. It’s light food, not a full 1,000-calorie preflight dinner, and portions skew small for the price. If you want to actually eat, pair one of the caviar samplers with a salmon or tartine plate rather than just a single tin.
There’s no major pattern of complaints tied to Petrossian at LAX, just the expected sticker shock and occasional comment about slow service when three or four tables hit the server at once. Figure 45–60 minutes if you’re doing caviar and two drinks before a long-haul. Tip: check your gate first; some satellite B gates require a 10–15 minute walk, so start wrapping up when boarding hits “Group 2” on the screens.