Caps Beer Garden
“The iPads also ask you what flight you are on & give up updates about your flights status.”
“It did the trick in loosening me up before the flight.”
“It is set up with all seats in the middle of the concourse, which is an interesting look, and there is an ipad at each station for ordering, which I loved.”
Caps Beer Garden
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I don't mind using the iPads… At least I don't have to wait for a server to come find me.
I don't got time for that. Plus, I always keep wet wipes with me, so I just wipe 'em down.
Wary about the sushi, but the sautéed veggies were great. Great flavors. Like lo mein without the noodles. I would've been more experimental with my food, but I was just recovering from a stomach bug.
I had time to sit and relax for 1.5 hrs before my flight (very rare). And right by my gate too. Airport winning.
So many people hating on this airport beer garden I had to chime in. Although I didn't dine, it was a welcomed experience. To those of you who are missing the human interaction and being doted over by your server, go to ANY other restaurant in the airport. Sometimes I don't want to talk to servers and go through the motions. I wanted to get some work done, drink a beer, and charge my phone. I happily did all of those things and didn't need to search for a server to get the check etc… I swiped my card and walked away. The staff, although in the background were very polite and helpful. After running out of the beer I ordered, the manager gave me a double sized brew at no extra charge. I would welcome these in airports all over.
Great bar. Super fun atmosphere, with really nice staff. The bartender was very friendly and helpful and let me try a sample of their cider, which led to me ordering a cocktail made with it. (If you're a cider fan Downeast is great.) Their selection is extensive which my beer geek husband loved. It was nice to try stuff we haven't had access to since we moved to the Midwest from the East Coast. While the prices are sky high, that's to be expected at an east coast airport. If you've got a layover in Newark I highly recommend checking this bar out!
Caps Beer Garden is a convenient place to stop for a drink before your flight. Not only do they have a huge beer selection (the best I've seen at any airport so far), but they also allow you to order everything through a convenient ipad interface at your seat. Prices weren't completely crazy, at least not compared to SF pricing.
The only downside is that they don't really have any vegan options (just a few vegetarian options that might be veganizable.) We brought food into the airport from a restaurant in NYC and fortunately they didn't give us a hard time about eating it at the bar.
Trekked what felt like the entire (huge!) airport before finding sushi here! Little did I know there was another sushi place a few steps away as well. I might have chosen the other as this place was super busy. They actually had a ton of seating though, and we managed to squeeze out way into two seats at the sushi bar, which is always ideal for sushi lovers!
The place was a bit unusual, but I suppose that's just because it was more high tech than most restaurants I've seen. All ordering and asking for service was done via the iPad in front of every seat. I loved having the iPad to also use for personal needs as well. Also, I did think all the bottlecaps on the base of the bar was a super cool touch too!
The service wasn't anything to brag about as the sushi chef never even spoke with us as it seemed he was more into arguing with his co-workers. The hostess (or whatever she was) seemed pretty friendly, but then I had to press the call button on iPad twice and wait a while for her to return. Perhaps they were just a bit on the busy side and never know if they were understaffed or whatever else, so I tend to forgive things like that.
Overall, a good find at this airport if you have time to sit, unwind, and enjoy some delicious Asian cuisine. Definitely not meant for a quick rush, but this airport has plenty other options for that just a few steps from here anyway. The prices seemed high but to be expected in an airport and quality was really great.
I enjoyed the sushi and the Korean pork, not bad for airport food! I know not everyone is a fan of the self ordering pads, but as a frequent traveler I don't mind the convenience. wait staff is still attentive. So if you happen to be in the neighborhood of gate C130, I recommend it!
Short review, this place is not so great. We wanted a sit down meal before our flight, and the food here is mediocre, it comes from a central kitchen somewhere in Terminal C. I think we would have fared better with one of the fast food places adjacent to the restaurant. The waitstaff was good, friendly, no complaints there. I like the fact that you can use your United Miles to pay for food, but that's about it
My wife and I swung by for a drink after lunch, so I can't vouch for their food, but I was pretty impressed by the drink offerings at Caps. I got a Victory Double IPA, which was one of many great craft beer offerings available.
My wife first tried a sample of a Maine hard cider to see if she liked it (she did, – it was awesome) and then ordered a cider Margarita with it. This unique creation stole the show. It was well balanced, crisp and refreshing, without being overly sweet. I'm a big beer guy, but I was pretty tempted by that drink!
Yes, the prices are high (beers are around $8-$11, and cocktails are around $14), but it's an airport bar. What're you gonna do? If I'm going to pay top dollar for a drink, at least I know I can get a great one here!