---
title: "Chefs of the Caribbean at MIA: where, hours, what people say"
description: "Chefs of the Caribbean at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · Marketplace 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-29. After security."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/chefs-of-the-caribbean/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

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# Chefs of the Caribbean

Chefs of the Caribbean at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · Marketplace 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-29. After security.

Updated October 21, 2026

## Location & access

Chefs of the Caribbean shares gate D29 with Hudson News, Ice Currency Exchange, Sushi Maki and Half Moon Empanadas.

- Dine

- **Terminal:** North Terminal
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · Marketplace 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-29
Concessions move, so check the gate signs.
- **Security side:** After security
- **What it is:**
  - Restaurants & bars

Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory

## What people say

People are talking about:

- Fresh juices such as soursop
- Healthy options for travellers
- Friendly and quick service
- Tasty Jamaican patties
- Flavorful jerk chicken bowl
- Disappointing beef patties

## Next closest places to gate D29

Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D29, where Chefs of the Caribbean is.

- [Britto](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/britto/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [DFA Beauty](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/dfa-beauty/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Duty free Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Duty Free Americas](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-north-terminal-gate-d-30/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Duty free Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Johnston & Murphy](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/johnston-murphy/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

## Lounges and services nearest gate D29

What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D29 first.

- [Admirals Club D-30](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Flagship Lounge D30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- [Flagship Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-flagship-lounge-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Admirals Club D-30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- [Service Animal / Pet Relief Areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): indoor post-security: North Terminal (D) near gate D34
- [Smoking areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/smoking/): inside Concourse D at the TGI Friday's smoking lounge near Gate D-36
- [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall

## Getting to Chefs of the Caribbean

Chefs of the Caribbean is after security, at gate D29. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D29.

| Checkpoint | Published hours |
| --- | --- |
| Checkpoint 1 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 2 | 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 3 | 4 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 4 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 5 | 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. |

[Food and shops in Concourse D by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-d/)

## Nearest other restaurants & bars

- [The Clover Irish Pub](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-clover-irish-pub/): gate D30 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Fig & Fennel](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/fig-fennel-north-terminal-gate-d-28/): gate D28 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [305 Pizza](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/305-pizza/): gate D27 · After security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

## Questions about Chefs of the Caribbean

### Is there another Chefs of the Caribbean at Miami International Airport?

No. The airport's directory lists one Chefs of the Caribbean, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is The Clover Irish Pub (gate D30).

### Can you get to Chefs of the Caribbean before going through security?

No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it.

## Before you make a detour

Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area.

[North Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/north/)

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

- Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

[All places in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=North%20Terminal)[4 lounges in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-north)[Checkpoints in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north)