Fairbanks
This bustling diner, popular with college students, retirees and folks seeking heavy meals on the relative cheap, serves up sourdough pancakes all day…
Must-see restaurants in The Interior
Denali National Park & Preserve
This restaurant serves locally sourced breakfasts and dinners – think blueberry sourdough pancakes in the morning, and prosciutto-wrapped halibut in the…
Fairbanks
A humble food stand with a couple of pews indoors, picnic tables outside and delicious (and unexpected) Middle Eastern cuisine. The pitas are filled with…
Talkeetna
Located within the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, the Foraker boasts jaw-dropping views of the Alaska Range from its elevated deck. Otherwise, the fine dining…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This classic breakfast, burger and pie joint is a good option if you're in Healy. The covered outdoor seating area out the back and authentic diner-style…
Fairbanks
Hungry souls should take in the touristy, tasty, tongue-in-cheek salmon bake at Pioneer Park, which serves all-you-can-eat grilled salmon, halibut, cod,…
The Interior
Steak, seafood and poultry are the focus at this rustic lodge, which is fully kitted out Interior Alaska style, complete with hunting trophies, a lounge…
The Interior
At Mile 109.5, find this home-spun purveyor of American road-trip favorites. You can't go wrong with the Reuben sandwich with some free (if slow) wi-fi on…
Denali National Park & Preserve
A surprisingly good selection of groceries (including fresh produce) can be purchased at this market attached to a gas station. The deli even sells…
Fairbanks
Espresso emporium with good daily soups and baked goods. Striking up a conversation with the person at the next table is almost obligatory. Live music…
The Interior
One of the most famous eateries on the Alcan, Eddy’s delivers decent diner food with a smile; we're a sucker for the pizzas. Portions will keep you or a…
The Interior
Steak, ribs, salmon and pizza, plus big omelets and pancake platters in the morning, make up the solid mains at the historic roadhouse's on-site…
The Interior
A typical roadside Alaska diner where taxidermic animals stand guard over truck drivers tucking into home cooking. The lodge is at a high point on the…
Fairbanks
Located 4 miles from downtown, this national historic site was a pump house during the gold-mining era. It’s loaded with character and collectibles, but…
Fairbanks
This warm Japanese spot is a favorite with Fairbanks sushi lovers; they're known for serving rolls that are a bit heftier than the industry standard. Good…
The Interior
Bangkok-style street food is the last thing you expect to see at a dusty road junction in freezing cold or (depending on the season) sweltering hot…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This cafeteria-style establishment is the only eatery within the park. It has burgers, paninis and veggie chili, as well as seafood chowder and reindeer…
Talkeetna
Located at the back of Nagley’s Store, this is a decent spot to soak in Talkeetna’s chilled-out live-and-let-live vibe, rubbing shoulders with visitors…
The Interior
Between the visitor center and train station, this inn is decked out in wood carvings and frontier accents. It's more noted for its food than it rooms (…
Talkeetna
At the showcase restaurant for the Denali Brewing Company, you can pair your microbrews with cod sandwiches, burgers, Thai curry and reindeer meatloaf…
The Interior
Located in a strip mall, the Cave has a nice outdoor deck and a decent menu of chicken wings, prime rib steaks, salmon and pasta. It advertises itself as…
The Interior
Besides boasting some excellent taxidermy specimens, the Long Rifle's restaurant has a decent menu of burgers, chicken salads and fish tacos, plus…
Talkeetna
This general store, located in a historic building across from the park at the start of Main St, has pricey groceries and daily lunchtime fresh burritos,…
Fairbanks
This little counter stand in the Co-op Plaza Building is extremely popular with locals on lunch break. The crepes are fine, running the gamut from savory …
Fairbanks
This downtown spot is very popular with locals, who pack in for fried rice, pad thai, and a good slate of Thai soups. If you ask for 'Thai spicy' at this…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The Mercantile has a decent selection of groceries, as well as fresh coffee, deli sandwiches and wraps. There’s also a small selection of camping supplies…
Fairbanks
This airplane-hangar-sized store has every grocery imaginable, plus bulk foods, an extensive salad bar and all sorts of ready-to-eat fare. Excellent if…
The Interior
Basic breakfasts, strong coffee, baked goods and sandwiches rule the roost at this cafe-cum-gift shop, located within Big Delta State Historical Park.
The Interior
Passable Alaskan-American fare is served to the hungry crowds at the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Expect a typically Alaskan fine-dining mix of rib-eye…
The Interior
A half-mile north of the visitor center, this grocery store features a bakery, deli and espresso cart and also sells homemade soup and other ready-to-eat…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The center has a limited selection of backpacker-oriented foods, sandwiches and coffee.
