United Polaris Lounge
Good choice
In theory, this is one of the best lounges at SFO-- although we downgraded our review to after persistent overcrowding.
Manage your expectations: this is likely the busiest in the entire Polaris network. Get in the virtual waitlist early for the sit-down restaurant experience. The areas nearby the food and restaurant tend to be crowded.
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This lounge features
Large buffet with hot dishes, salads, snacks, fruit, desserts, and a noodle station.
Sit-down dining room with made-to-order meals. Waits of 45-90 minutes are common at busy times.
Full bar with complimentary cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits.
Barista-made espresso drinks are available from the coffee bar.
Private phone rooms are available for calls.
Shower suites are available on request near the quiet suites.
Quiet suites with daybeds are available on a first-come basis for resting between flights.
Pro tips
Join the Dining Room queue when you arrive
The wait for a table can reach an hour.
Ask for a shower as soon as you arrive
Evening queues can be long, so sign up before stopping for food or a drink.
Head downstairs for a quieter seat
Look beyond the escalator, away from the busy upstairs dining areas.
Try the downstairs bathrooms
When the upstairs queue backs up, check the toilets in the quieter lower level.
The burger is a good bet in the Dining Room
People often single it out as a favorite on the menu.
The scrambled eggs are disappointing
Check the Dining Room breakfast menu before filling your plate at the buffet.
