American Express Centurion Lounge

Was looking forward to trying this and worried that it would be lackluster like most U.S. airport lounges. Totally happy to discover a U.S. lounge that actually wants to be great. I was hungry when I arrived so I had the full course buffet meal of arugula/radicchio salad, ricotta balls in tomato sauce, short ribs, and panna cotta. All were great. They have good iced tea and agua fresca to drink, as well as a full high-end bar. I had an amazing cocktail worthy of a San Francisco classic cocktail bar. Nice wines on deck too. Staff were wonderfully at ease and friendly. Finally, the fact that you can lounge on bed-like chaises while looking at the tarmac is extra nice.

If you are used to the Business Class or First Class lounges of some of the international carriers (Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, BA @ Heathrow), then this lounge is nothing special and will disappoint.  But relative to the other US-based carriers' "lounges," it's a big step-up.  Not entirely sure if it warrants a $50 entrance and ironic that even Amex's own lounge doesn't accept the Priority Pass Select that Platinum card members get (it's being accepted at fewer and fewer locations).  Food was okay and beverages selection was about what you'd expect.  Not bad, not great.  Definitely not "amazing" or "out of this world" as some of the other reviews here suggest.

Little bit of paradise outside of D4, Concourse D.

SWANK AND CONTEMPORARY, DESIGNERS PARADISE AND HIGH QUALITY EVERYTHING,

love the little pods and designs of private spaces for this $50/ head entry for AMEX holders. Luckily, we received complimentary passes,

Blown away by the beautiful decor. I seriously would not have minded staying all day in an airport, if I get to do it in style and relaxation too.

There are even tablets and headphones to borrow!! Shower stall room sports L'Occitane prodocts,

All premium cocktails are included at the bar. They start serving at 11:30; guess who was waiting for 1130?!!:) Service and wait staff were prompt and courteous.

Cosmo's Scott Conant heads the buffet bar. It is small...but it is very yummy. Usually only 3-4 offerings for breakfast and for lunch, but again, so good.

Tried fresh compote pancakes and a bit of herb frittata. Espresso machine and mimosas. Then for lunch, a great roasted veg soup, Italian gnudi ( fresh, but needed bit more flavor), and the best braised short ribs...had to nab several of those!

Watermelon guava agua fresca, mango Ceylon iced tea for those who don't drink.
Dessert included vanilla panna cotta, cookies, truffle brownie, and berry crumble bars.

I rolled out of the lounge and wished against turbulence in getting home. Thank goodness I had to get over to Terminal 1: forced a much-needed walk!