Ontario International Airport serves up fresh flavors with new restaurant menus and celebratory lounge cocktails

ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers at Ontario International Airport (ONT) have fresh reasons to arrive hungry, with new restaurant offerings ranging from a breakfast-inspired Brekki Burger to Steak Frites with chimichurri and truffle fries, plus specialty cocktails celebrating the airport's Decade of Local Control.

Unveiled this fall, the new dishes at Tap & Pour in Terminal 2 culminate a rollout of menu updates at ONT restaurants managed by SSP America. Meanwhile, the airport's two Aspire Lounges — one in each terminal — are offering a trio of anniversary-themed cocktails through November.

"A great meal and a welcoming place to relax can make a real difference in someone's travel day," said Penn Jones, Sr. Manager of Tenant Relations for Ontario International Airport. "Our partners at SSP America and Aspire are bringing fresh ideas to the table, giving travelers more choices and another reason to enjoy their time at ONT."

At Tap & Pour, the Brekki Burger combines a premium beef patty with American cheese, bacon, a fried egg, lettuce and sriracha ketchup. The Steak Frites pairs flank steak with chimichurri and truffle fries.

The menu refresh reflects months of collaboration among SSP's local team, culinary specialists and airport staff, said Tony Corona, SSP America's director of operations at ONT. Team members helped shape the offerings, followed by regional chef support and several weeks of training to prepare employees for the launch.

"We wanted to give our guests something new to get excited about, and that started with listening to the people who serve them every day," Corona said. "Our team had great ideas. We worked through the recipes, brought in our culinary experts and made sure everyone had the training to deliver these dishes with confidence."

Fresh preparation is central to that effort.

"We prepare our food right here, from cutting the steaks to making the chimichurri fresh," Corona added. "There's a lot of care behind what goes on the plate, and we want our guests to taste that."

Across SSP's updated menus, additional offerings include a Hot Honey, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bagel; Grilled Chicken & Avocado Sandwich; Carne Asada and Blackened Chicken Tacos; and Totchos Tots topped with queso, pico de gallo, bacon, sour cream and scallions. Travelers can also find choices such as a Black Bean Elote Burger, Spicy Black Bean & Avocado Salad, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Avocado Toast with Egg. Offerings vary by restaurant.

At the Aspire Lounges, travelers can raise a glass to ONT's upcoming 10th anniversary of local control with three specialty cocktails:

• ONTo Bluer Skies: Rum, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, lime juice and simple syrup.
• Decade in Bloom: Citrus vodka, peach schnapps, pink lemonade and grenadine.
• Purple Reign of Local Control: Vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine and lemonade.

The lounge offerings continue through November, complementing the airport's year-long anniversary celebration.

"These updates reflect the attention our partners bring to the passenger experience," Jones said. "Whether travelers are sitting down for a meal, grabbing something before boarding or unwinding in a lounge, we want that experience to feel like a memorable part of their journey."

About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the second most popular mid-sized airport in the United States, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to more than two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram

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