Downtown Sacramento’s Esquire Grill name shows up again in Terminal B
This outpost of Esquire Grill sits post-security in SMF Terminal B, a sit-down option in a terminal otherwise heavy on fast food and grab-and-go. You’ll find it airside on the concourse used by Southwest and several other airlines, so it works well if your boarding pass says Terminal B and you’ve already cleared security.
Figure on airport-level pricing: burgers, sandwiches, and salads typically land in the mid-teens, with mains often creeping toward the $18–$22 range once you add tax. There’s a full bar with California wine and basic cocktails, which is handy on days when Terminal B’s bar seating near gates feels packed. If you’re counting minutes, assume at least 30–40 minutes for a seated meal from order to check.
Menu structure follows the standard airport playbook: a burger, at least one chicken dish, a salad with some local flair, and a few shareable starters. Portions skew larger than the pre-made sandwiches in the nearby coolers, so one main here often replaces two snack runs to the Hudson by the gates. Expect typical add-ons like fries or a side salad, usually $3–$6 extra.
Because there isn’t much real-world chatter on this Esquire Grill, treat it like a generic full-service option using a known local name rather than a destination in its own right. If you want something cooked to order and have 60–90 minutes before a Terminal B departure, it beats juggling a hot box from a gate cart. If your connection is under 45 minutes, stick to something you can grab near your gate instead.
Practical tip: sit at the bar if you’re short on time; bar orders at Esquire Grill in Terminal B usually move faster than waiting for a full table turn.