---
title: "Island Chicken Grill at MIA: where, hours, what people say"
description: "Island Chicken Grill at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, H/J Connector. After security. Restaurants & bars. Open every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/island-chicken-grill/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

> Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt

# Island Chicken Grill

Island Chicken Grill at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, H/J Connector. After security. Restaurants & bars. Open every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Updated October 21, 2026

## Location & access

- American

- **Terminal:** South Terminal
- **Where in the terminal:** H/J Connector
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:

- High prices for small portions
- Friendly, attentive staff
- Fresh, tasty food
- Bland or tasteless food
- Quick service

## Other places in South Terminal

Other places in South Terminal after security. Those the airport puts at the same spot or on the same level as Island Chicken Grill come first.

- [Bead Factory](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/bead-factory-south-terminal/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures by Gate H-4 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [Brookstone](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/brookstone/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Bud Light Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/bud-light-lounge/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures by Gate H-12 Restaurants & bars Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [Burger King](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/burger-king-south-terminal/): Concourse J · H-J Connector Food Court Restaurants & bars Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-h-11-2nd-level-departures/): Concourse H · H-11 - 2nd Level Departures Restaurants & bars Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-j-11-2nd-level-departures/): Concourse J · J-11 - 2nd Level Departures Shops, news & gifts Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Coach](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coach/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Coconut Grove News](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coconut-grove-news/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

## Getting to Island Chicken Grill

Island Chicken Grill is after security, at South Terminal.

## When Island Chicken Grill is closed

- **Before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-h-11-2nd-level-departures/) (open 24 hours) and [Pharmabox](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/pharmabox-south-terminal/) (open 24 hours), in South Terminal, after security.
- **Before 7 a.m.**, when it opens: [Miami News Now](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-news-now-south-terminal/) (from 4 a.m.), in South Terminal, after security.
- **After 9 p.m.**, when it closes: [Coconut Grove News](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coconut-grove-news/) (until 11:30 p.m.), in South Terminal, after security.

## Nearest other restaurants & bars

- [Earl of Sandwich](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/earl-of-sandwich/): gate J8 · After security · Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Esspresamente Illy](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/esspresamente-illy/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- [Famous Famiglia](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/famous-famiglia/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

## Questions about Island Chicken Grill

### Is there another Island Chicken Grill at Miami International Airport?

No. The airport's directory lists one Island Chicken Grill, in South Terminal. The nearest other place of the same kind is Earl of Sandwich (gate J8).

### Can you get to Island Chicken Grill before going through security?

No. It is after security, 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.

[South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/)

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

- Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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