WWII murals and airplanes on the walls come from the Battle of Midway theme that runs through the central concourse at MDW.
The “Battle of Midway” name here refers more to the airport’s World War II heritage than to a single sit-down restaurant. Chicago Midway’s Main Terminal carries the history in its artwork, displays, and naming, but there’s no clearly documented stand-alone Battle of Midway bar or grill with its own menu or posted hours. That matters if you’re trying to plan a sit-down meal before a 7:45 p.m. Southwest departure and want something specific.
Official airport materials list many food spots in the Main Terminal, but none with the exact Battle of Midway name, even though some directories tag the theme across multiple outlets. That means you’ll probably walk past historical photos and murals near the central food court and gate areas rather than a single four-wall restaurant. If you’re banking on a 4.0‑star pub-style spot under that name, you may end up at a generic bar near your gate instead.
Price tiers at Midway’s restaurants generally run mid-range, with sandwiches and burgers commonly around $12–$18 and draft beers $8–$12. Without a specific Battle of Midway menu, expect similar pricing from whatever bar or grill you land at in the Main Terminal. Figure about 30 minutes for an order of wings or a burger at peak times around the 5:00–7:00 p.m. departure bank, which is tight if boarding for your flight starts 30–35 minutes before departure.
Since traveler reports on a dedicated Battle of Midway restaurant don’t surface on FlyerTalk or Reddit, it’s safer to pick a named spot from the Midway Partnership list, like Harry Caray’s Short Stop or Nuts on Clark, and treat the Battle of Midway references as decor rather than a destination. One practical move: grab something to-go near security in the Main Terminal, then use any extra time to walk the concourse and check out the WWII displays instead of hunting for a specific sign that may not exist.