Gate B near Main Terminal security, Smokewood American Grill is XNA’s sit-down option when you have more than 30 minutes before boarding. It sits post-security in the Main concourse, a few minutes’ walk from most gates, so it suits longer layovers better than tight connections. Expect standard airport pricing on burgers, sandwiches, and salads, generally in the $12–$20 range for mains.
Smokewood runs through typical flight banks, opening in the morning to catch early departures and usually staying open into the evening rush; if you land on one of the last flights after 9–10 p.m., don’t count on a full menu. Think bar-and-grill basics: burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries, plus a few salads to keep it lighter before a 2–3 hour hop. Portions lean generous enough that a single entree can work as a shared snack before a regional jet out of XNA.
Beer, wine, and standard mixed drinks are available, with drafts and bottles generally running in the $7–$10 range, similar to other small-airport pricing. If you’re on a 45-minute connection, stick to something quick like a burger or a salad and keep your order simple; the grill setup means cooked-to-order items can slow things down when a bank of flights is boarding. Service speed tracks directly with the Main Terminal departure peaks.
Tip: slide in right after you clear Main security rather than waiting until 20 minutes before boarding; it gives you time to eat, close the tab, and still walk back to your gate without watching the final boarding call for your XNA leg.