James A.
Yelp
We've stepped into the SeaTac Delta Sky Club before for a quick visit, but this time we got to stay here for 3 hours cause of a long layover: it's really nice inside. You check-in via associates at the front...had to wait in line for a bit (vs if it was a self-service entry), but not a big deal.
It is one giant space, with plenty of light (relative to Seattle anyway) via giant floor to ceiling windows facing the tarmac. There is an upper balcony (mezzanine?) that seats a lot more, overlooking the main level: it only has a beverage center. It does have a REALLY cool display of crayon sculptures, from 'A' to 'Z', that you can really admire (forgot to take pictures, dang-it).
The lower level has all the pieces that one would expect from a modern, new Sky Club. There is a big manned bar, with a friendly bartender making suggestions. There is draft beer here, with two complementary (Ultra and a local IPA)...had to sample it, though probably not a great idea drinking hoppy IPA for breakfast.
We got lucky in that we entered during breakfast hours, but left after lunch had started so got to sample both. The breakfast was very similar to what they were serving at the Chicago Sky Club...I just had some more roasted baby potatoes (must be THE breakfast item at Sky Clubs). Spent the rest of the time, relaxing in opposite cushy sofas, charging our devices. Around 10:30, they switched to lunch menu, and it was GREAT. The main course was BBQ pork ribs and it was good. They also had a vegetarian chinese tofu stir-fry which I really liked...adding the jasmine rice and more alcohol, I had a meal that I would have no problem paying $20+ for in a sit-down restaurant. They also had a nice selection of desserts, and pushed the fact that it was valentine's day (kept reminding my wife too, d'oh).
The bathrooms were modern, but not as nice as the ones in Chicago we visited earlier that day.
I think I have to start ranking the Sky Clubs we visit...should do a better job of not giving everyone 5 stars, but Delta really is stepping up their game for their loyal customers. Planning our trips, I don't mind having longer lay-overs anymore...reduces the risk of running between terminals in case of delays, and if everything runs on time, can relax with food and drink while waiting. The food and alcohol overwhelms what is available on the flight itself...we had a long day of travel on Valentine's day, but the lounges we went to (and the upgraded first class seats) made it enjoyable. Thank you, Delta!