Gate-side in the Main Terminal, PF Chang's is your sit-down option before the shuttle.
PF Chang's sits in the Main Terminal at Tampa International, pre-shuttle and post-security, so you can eat here before committing to an Airside. That matters at TPA, where each Airside is sealed off after the people-mover. Figure 45–60 minutes for a full meal if you want appetizers, mains, and time to settle the check.
Menu hits follow the standard PF Chang's playbook: Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef, Crispy Honey Chicken, and lo mein in the $16–$24 range. Starters like egg rolls and dumplings usually fall closer to $9–$14. Portions run big enough that two people can share one main and an appetizer without leaving hungry, which helps blunt airport pricing.
Bar service covers the usual suspects: Tsingtao, domestic beers, house wine by the glass, and PF Chang's cocktails like the Japanese Old Fashioned, often landing around $12–$16. If you're solo on a layover, the bar seats give faster service than the main dining room, and you can keep an eye on the Main Terminal departure boards while you eat.
Service pace at airport PF Chang's locations usually stretches compared with mall sites, and TPA is similar at peak times between 5–8 p.m. Build at least 30 minutes for a quick bite like lettuce wraps or fried rice, and closer to 45 minutes if you're ordering multiple courses. This spot works best for layovers with 90 minutes or more before boarding from your Airside.
One practical move: ride the people-mover from your Airside to the Main Terminal 15–20 minutes earlier than you normally would, eat at PF Chang's, then head straight back to your concourse. Just remember you must clear security in your Airside again, so pad at least 20–25 minutes for that on the return.