Messina's Runway Cafe is located in the old, very cool Art Deco terminal at Lakefront Airport. We flew in for the afternoon to have lunch and the food was outstanding, especially the gumbo and etouffee. Everything is made to order. The manager said all food...More
The food and service here is good, and the portions are more than enough. The location is a bit out of the way and remote for my tastes.
Great art deco building houses a great restaurant -- w i d e selection menu - local-style food - super salads - my Cobb was enough for 2 meals - server Cynthia from Cali was outstanding -- comin' back again -- soon.
Here is what you are in for: a view of private planes on the runway, planes landing, and planes taking off. The food is good. If you go in on the right day, you are in for bottomless mimosas. However, this not close to regular...More
We ate a very delicious lunch with family recently at Messina and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was amazing, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the view was wonderful. We enjoyed watching a couple of planes land and several taking off. Can’t wait...More
Thanks so much for dining with us!! Great to hear that you enjoyed everything and we hope to see you and your family again soon!!
I went with some friends to Messina’s recently. The food was good and the service was friendly. I had a shrimp and pasta dish, which was good. I plan on eating there again in the very near future.
We had a large 35+ person family reunion at this restaurant. The staff was magnificent, the buffet food very good, and the Walnut room perfect for the occasion. Throughout the planning, we worked with their event planner and felt confident that the restaurant was out...More
Why can't servers even pretend to like their job?? I believe it's because they get 20% no matter wha they do. Went to Messina's for a B-day. Made a reservation. All of us showed up about 15 minutes early for our reservation. One hour later,...More
Six of us met for lunch Saturday and, having called ahead, expected to have seating in the big "Walnut Room" where I was told lunch was served every Saturday and Sunday. Upon arrival we found tables set up in the lobby; a wedding reception would...More
Old friends met for lunch in historic Restored ART DECO BUILDING. TERMINAL OF Lakefront Airport is location of Messina's Runway restaurant. Welcoming and Friendly. Speedy drinks and dining service. Refills yes. Quality vis a vis price is compelling. My redfish main was beautifully prepared. It's...More
