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For eating inside the park, your only option is what you carry in—and don’t forget the bear-proof food container (available at the visitor center). Just outside the park entrance, in summer, there are dozens of restaurants to choose from. In winter, do what the few year-rounders do: get your groceries in Fairbanks or Anchorage. Really.
Led by a two-time James Beard Award--nominated chef, this hot spot is spoken of with reverential tones by locals. With its own veggie gardens and daily changing menu that's sourced from nearby farms, this is as local as you can get; dinner is the only seated meal offered, box lunches are available for tours through Denali.
If you're lucky enough to pass by on a Sunday in winter, be sure to check out their brunch menu.
Built on top of an old glacier moraine, the Perch offers dining in a more removed and relaxed setting than elsewhere in the area. Steak and seafood make up the menu---local ingredients are used when possible---although gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available. Home-cooked breads and desserts make this a worthwhile stop as you head to or leave the park. Cabins are also available on the premises starting at $125 per night.
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