Ketchikan
Take your pick of fish – cod, salmon or halibut – and then your coating – in batter or a bun. The chips are default. And all this before the menu gets…
Must-see restaurants in Alaska
Anchorage
Billing itself as 'Himalayan' cuisine, Yak & Yeti serves delicious Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan dishes, including momos (Tibetan dumplings), curries and…
Alaska
For Pingo shout ‘bingo!,’ especially if you arrive on a day when this precious little cafe is open. Best way to find out? Follow your nose. You’ll catch…
Skagway
Skagway's quick-turnover, always-busy diner plays heavy on the gold-rush theme. Expect to get your coffee refill poured by a lady dressed like Katherine…
Anchorage
A popular hangout with an adjacent theater. It serves excellent burgers and Alaska seafood as well as Mexican and Asian fusion dishes. The microbrews are…
Anchorage Region
Enjoy locally raised meats and vegetables, fresh Alaska salmon and a surprisingly chic atmosphere in this unassuming little shack off the highway. There…
Anchorage
Sleek and trendy, Ginger's menu is a fusion of Pacific Rim cuisine and classic Asian dishes. The end result is an artistic endeavor like banana and…
Anchorage
The best and worst thing about eating in this steampunk-decorated cafe is choosing which brunch dish. The hollandaise sauce is made fresh daily, as are…
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…
Fairbanks
There's no more quintessential Fairbanks summer solstice moment than buying a double scoop of this homemade ice-cream – which includes Alaskan-themed…
Kenai Peninsula
Established way back in 1952 (that's ancient for Alaska), this chunky-log roadhouse serves up generous portions with the friendliest waiters in Cooper…
Fairbanks
Ignore the out-of-the-way, strip-mall setting – Lemongrass not only serves good Thai food, but good Northern Thai food. If that doesn't mean anything to…
Fairbanks
Track this excellent food truck down and don't let them leave until you've tried their curries or tandoori platters, served with heaped plates of yellow…
Anchorage
Old-school Anchorage fine dining with innovative cooking and a 500-bottle wine list are the reasons this 14-table restaurant (located in a historic home…
Anchorage
This sweet little bistro is in the suburban Turnagain neighborhood, but it feels like a city loft. Old-growth timbers support two stories of windows that…
Skagway
Overlooking the harbor, with crab traps on the ceiling, this is a culinary homage to fish. You can feast heartily on halibut stuffed with king crab,…
Haines
Hands-on, megafriendly coffee and sandwich bar that could hold its own in Seattle, let alone Haines. It backs up its expertly made coffee with fresh baked…
Fairbanks
Great coffee and an eclectic menu, featuring everything from Korean bibimbap (rice bowls) and falafel croquettes to pita sandwiches and organic salads,…
Anchorage
Anchorage's newest bakery is its most beloved. Stop in for a sandwich or choose a loaf of artisan bread for a picnic; just don't forget dessert, which…
Anchorage Region
Always busy, this bright and art-filled place serves wholesome omelets with fresh-baked breads and sourdough pancakes, all of which you can enjoy at one…
Juneau
The best of the food shacks along the cruise-ship berths is Tracy’s. On a boardwalk surrounded by a beer shack and a gift shop, she serves up outstanding…
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…
Kenai Peninsula
In an Old Town log building dating from 1918, Veronica’s serves espressos and healthy sandwiches and hosts open mics, folk jams and live bands. There’s a…
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…
Seward
Seward's best waterfront eatery, this airy, steel-walled spot features a good selection of creative plates featuring local seafood such as smoked scallop,…
Kenai Peninsula
Overlooking Kenai Lake with a pleasant sunroom, this steak and seafood place has the best atmosphere in town. If you’ve had enough fish, try the organic…
Anchorage
An Anchorage institution serving two-dozen custom-brewed beers, including monthly specials. This is the place to refuel after climbing Flattop, with…
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…
Kenai Peninsula
This creekside lodge features a fabulous Alaska-casual-cuisine prix-fixe menu with homemade desserts, seafood specials and a friendly, intimate dining…
Skagway
A food cart with its own deck and awning, equipped with picnic tables, delivers the town’s best fish at a lightning pace. Report to the window and place…
Prince William Sound
Up with the larks to provide sweetness and caffeine for early-morning fishing trawlers, this tiny bakery (no seating) offers a gorgeous mélange of almond…
Seward
Its motto – ‘cheap beer and lousy food’ – is wrong on the second count. Locals like the salmon sandwich, which you can adorn with pickles from a barrel…
Southeast Alaska
This wonderful cafe serves the best breakfast on POW, but it’s the pies that make it legendary among locals. There’s usually a half-dozen different kinds…
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…
Kenai Peninsula
Everything in this casual joint is made from scratch: from the buns to the barbecued pork and the pizza dough. It’s a local favorite and a great place to…
Anchorage
This busy southside joint serves up Alaska-sized bowls of excellent pho, great for warming up after a chilly Hillside hike. Options range from vegetarian…
Kenai Peninsula
Enjoy grand views of the Kenai River Flats as you sup on fresh Alaska seafood, house-made pasta or local greens. The dining is both comfortable and…
Anchorage
This veggie-friendly cafe serves healthy breakfasts and organic salads, soups and sandwiches in a cozy, artsy atmosphere. Many vegan and gluten-free…
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…
Kenai Peninsula
A surprisingly hip little deli serving breakfast until 10:30am. You can build your own sandwiches on homemade bread.
