Located near Gate B34 in Terminal 4 of the Jamaica-based airport, Hunt & Fish Club combines full-service dining with a prominent bar. The restaurant features classic cuts of beef, fresh seafood, innovative dishes and expertly crafted cocktails. A tailored breakfast menu has also been created to help early travelers kickstart their day.
“Bringing Hunt & Fish Club to Terminal 4 is another step in our commercial program’s transformation, giving our passengers a classic, authentic New York experience that locals and visitors alike will enjoy,” JFKIAT Chief Executive Officer Roel Huinink said. “This restaurant embodies the hospitality-driven, New York-inspired identity we’re building into every new addition at T4. We’re honored to continue partnering with SSP America in bringing world-class hospitality to our passengers, and we look forward to continuing to transform the terminal experience.”
The restaurant’s opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as a musical performance at the restaurant by Broadway star and Tony Award winner Shoshana Bean.
Hunt & Fish Club’s flagship location was established in 2015 in Manhattan as a modern tribute to the classic American steakhouse tradition, with refined cuisine, personalized hospitality and a genuine sense of the occasion. A Hunt & Fish Grill opened in 2023 at LaGuardia Airport, marking the first expansion.
“We built Hunt & Fish Club as a testament to the old New York that I grew up in and love,” Hunt & Fish Club Owner Nelson Braff said. “We wanted to capture that same energy, glamour and hospitality – a place where great food, great service and a little New York magic come together. We so appreciate the opportunity to work with SSP America again and couldn’t be more excited to bring the full Hunt & Fish Club experience to JFK Terminal 4. This is an exciting new chapter for us, and we’re proud to share our New York with travelers from around the world and to be part of Terminal 4’s next 25 years.”
The JFK Airport branch draws inspiration from the flagship location in Manhattan by bringing together classic elegance, boutique sophistication and contemporary casual dining in a polished, upscale setting for an international audience.
“New York is a city defined by unforgettable dining experiences, and Hunt & Fish Club brings that unmistakable sense of place to JFK Terminal 4. We’re proud to build on our collaboration with Nelson Braff and the Hunt & Fish Club team and appreciate our dedicated colleagues who helped bring this opening to life,” SSP America CEO George Mboya said. “As JFK continues its dynamic transformation into a world class gateway here in Terminal 4 and throughout the airport complex, we are grateful to JFKIAT and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for our evolving partnerships that reflect our values at their best – working together to deliver great food, heartfelt hospitality and a memorable experience that helps make every passenger’s time in the terminal the best part of the journey.”
Up to 80 customers can fit there. One notable feature is a curated collection of artwork throughout the restaurant. These artworks help translate the restaurant’s identity into the space at the airport through imagery and details that evoke classic American sporting traditions and New York club culture.
“Congratulations to JFKIAT and SSP America for providing passengers with an authentic taste of New York as part of the ongoing transformation of Terminal 4’s commercial redevelopment program,” JFK International Airport General Manager Teresa Rizzuto said. “The addition of Hunt & Fish Club aligns with the Port Authority’s vision for a new JFK, where a uniquely New York experience at our terminals will become an enjoyable part of the passenger journey.”
JFKIAT has been applying its innovative and strategic expertise in air terminal operations to Terminal 4 at JFK Airport for 25 years. This includes the recent $1.5 billion redevelopment of the terminal. Through JFKIAT’s T4 North Star vision strategic plan, they have been working to transform Terminal 4 into a world-class, passenger-focused destination, with localized partnerships, offerings, artwork and exceptional hospitality service contributing to this goal.
Terminal 4’s redevelopment is a big part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway. Other aspects of this transformation include two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground transportation center and a new simplified roadway network.
