Local beer on tap in SMF’s Terminal B
Burgers and Brew sits airside in Terminal B, one level up from most gates, and leans on Sacramento’s beer scene as its hook. You’ll find draft and bottled options from regional breweries alongside a short menu of burgers, fries, and bar standards. It’s a sit-down setup with a bar, so budget at least 35–40 minutes if you’re tight on a connection out of B gates.
The core menu revolves around half-pound burgers, with prices usually landing in the $15–$20 range before tax, plus a few chicken and vegetarian options. Sides like fries or onion rings are often extra, so that burger-and-beer combo can creep toward $30 quickly. This is post-security in Terminal B only; there’s no access from Terminal A without re-clearing security, so don’t plan to shuttle over for a meal.
Beer is the main differentiator here, with a rotating lineup that usually includes at least one Sacramento-area craft option on tap. Expect standard American lagers, a pale ale or IPA, and sometimes a seasonal from a local brewery. Draft pours typically land in the $9–$12 range depending on size and label. If you care about what’s local vs national, ask which taps are from Sacramento or nearby before ordering.
Food quality reports are thin, but in-restaurant menus skew toward classic builds: cheeseburgers, bacon burgers, and maybe a specialty burger with blue cheese or avocado. Portions run generous by airport standards, and burgers are cooked to a basic doneness without much customization. If you’re trying to keep it lighter, stick to a single burger and share one order of fries rather than doubling up on sides.
Tip: If your flight leaves from a low-number B gate like B4 or B6, pad your schedule by 15 minutes for the walk back; the restaurant sits closer to the central concourse than the end gates.