Must-see restaurants in Homer

  • La Baleine

    Homer

    Hands down some of the best food in Homer, if not the entire Kenai Peninsula. As much of it as possible is organic or made in-house, the seafood is…

  • Saltry

    Homer

    In the village of Halibut Cove on Ismailof Island, Saltry makes for the ultimate date, with an outdoor deck over the aquamarine inlet and excellent…

  • Fat Olives

    Homer

    Housed in the old ‘bus barn,’ this chic and hyperpopular pizza joint and wine bar serves affordable appetizers such as prosciutto-wrapped Alaskan scallops…

  • Finn’s Pizza

    Homer

    Finn’s wood-fired pizzas are best enjoyed with a pint of ale in the sunny upstairs solarium. Is there anything better than an excellent pizza and…

  • Cosmic Kitchen

    Homer

    With excellent burritos, burgers and a salsa bar, this joint is the place to go for a filling meal on the cheap; it’s probably the best bargain in town…

  • Two Sisters Bakery

    Homer

    This quintessential Homer institution has great fresh-baked bread and light snacks. There is a lilting air to the open-kitchen that seems pulled straight…

  • Little Mermaid

    Homer

    Local ingredients, fresh seafood and a simple but creative menu make this little joint a locals' favorite. If it's carbs you're after, its hand-tossed…

  • Homer Farmers Market

    Homer

    Pick up fresh produce, peruse homemade crafts kiosks or just chow down on kettle corn.

  • Samovar Café & B&B

    Homer

    You'll either love or hate this glimpse into Russian Orthodox life. The proprietor, Nina, is far from subtle, telling you exactly what to order and how…

  • Fresh Sourdough Express

    Homer

    Come here for your organic, gluten-free goodies. This is the first official ‘green’ restaurant in Alaska, and you can taste it. Almost everything is…

  • Homestead

    Homer

    One of Homer’s oldest and priciest restaurants, with mains such as Szechuan Duck and the Duet de Mar (wild shrimp and Alaskan scallops). Though the…

  • Homer Spit Oyster Bar

    Homer

    The oysters are fresh as can be; unfortunately the service is also pretty fresh and more than a little salty. Still, the deck is lovely on a sunny…

  • Cafe Cups

    Homer

    In a charming little building (you’ll know it by the cups outside) with brightly painted, art-covered walls. The focus is on seafood, whether it's on a…

  • Wasabi's

    Homer

    With some of the best views in town, this playful and modern sushi house offers innovative cocktails, finely constructed rolls and some of the freshest…

  • Fritz Creek General Store

    Homer

    What is an excellent deli doing all the way out on East End Rd? Serving some of the best beef brisket sandwiches in Homer.

  • Duncan Diner

    Homer

    This busy downtown place fries up home-style breakfast among home-style decor.

  • Boardwalk Fish & Chips

    Homer

    This waterfront spot is where to go for fried halibut – tempura-battered, fried and served kebab-style (its motto is ‘Where the fish comes on a stick’)…

  • Captain Pattie’s

    Homer

    This oceanfront eatery has become a spit institution by selling overpriced seafood to a constant stream of landlubbers. It claims its halibut is Alaska’s…

  • Vida's Thai Food at Mermaid Cafe

    Homer

    An excellent Thai restaurant run under the name of the original cafe, Vida's dishes are authentically spicy, and the attached Old Inlet Book Shop is a…

  • Safeway

    Homer

    On the way to the spit, this is the best place in town for groceries, fresh-baked breads, deli sandwiches and salads.

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