The Bush Restaurants

Dining options are few when traveling around Alaska's Bush; smaller communities may have one or two eateries, if any at all. On the bright side, you won't need to worry about reservations. If they're open, they'll let you in, and you'll likely be surprised at the variety available: in addition to Alaskan seafood, game, and locally grown vegetables, Mexican and Asian fare are standard, even in the state's remotest corners. Usually Bush restaurants will feature two or three different cuisines. All food prices, including at grocery shops, reflect large transportation charges, so be prepared to pay more than you would back home or even in Anchorage.

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  • 1. Brooks Lodge

    $$

    Open to guests and nonguests, the dining room at Brooks Lodge serves both buffets and plated meals. It also offers beer, wine, and a small selection of cocktails. Though you can't get groceries at the lodge, its gift shop sells small food items such as candy, trail mix, and bottled beverages.

    King Salmon, Alaska, 99613, USA
    907-243–5448

    Known For

    • Gift shop with basic food items
    • Buffet-style meals
    • Dairy- or gluten-free and vegetarian options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sept.–May
  • 2. Fili's Pizza

    $$

    This pizza, burger, and sandwich eatery has tables and bar space for dining in, or you can order for pickup using online ordering. You can choose from a nice selection of beer and wine along with an ample menu of calzones, pizzas, burgers, pastas, sandwiches, and jumbo wings. It's about 15 bucks for a cheeseburger, 22 for an entree.

    110 Osage St., Bethel, Alaska, 99559, USA
    907-543–7010

    Known For

    • Beer and wine when dining in
    • Famed Fili's Mistake pie
    • Chicken wings for groups of all sizes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch.
  • 3. Milano's Pizzeria

    $$

    This popular Front Street restaurant has a casual atmosphere and offers dine-in service as well as takeout from midmorning to late. They serve pizzas with a wide assortment of toppings, along with steak dinners and Japanese (including sushi), Korean, and Italian food. One side of the restaurant has an Italian theme and the other a Japanese style.

    2824 Front St., Nome, Alaska, 99762, USA
    907-443–2924

    Known For

    • Arguably the best sushi in town
    • Lots of local customers
    • Good value pizza
  • 4. Pingo Bakery-Seafood House

    $$

    Open early for breakfast and into the afternoon, Pingo serves up freshly made bread and fresh seafood meals Wednesday through Sunday. The menu changes daily, with items like seafood omelets, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos often making an appearance, along with sandwiches, soups, noodles, and pizza, plus an assortment of fresh pastries. They have gluten-free items on the menu, and can also cater to special diets.

    308 Bering St., Nome, Alaska, USA
    907-387–0654

    Known For

    • Catering to different dietery needs
    • Daily changing menu
    • Fresh bread and seafood

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 5. Polar Café

    $$

    If diner fare with a side of true Nome life is what you're after, this is the spot. Traditional hearty breakfast options are served all day, plus steak, chili, a modest salad bar, and unexpectedly delicious burgers, with everything clearly made to order. A fairly economical soup-and-sandwich special is also offered daily. It's the type of place where old-timers gather for coffee or lunch at the same time, same table each day. While you eat, get the complete Nome experience: endless views of the vast Bering Sea while local radio plays in the background.

    224 Front St., Nome, Alaska, 99762, USA
    907-443–5191

    Known For

    • Breakfast served all day
    • Standard diner fare (with local clientele to match)
    • Views of the Bering Sea
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  • 6. Sam & Lee's Restaurant

    $$

    Whether you're up early or late, Sam and Lee's has got you covered. They start with an excellent breakfast menu and stay open late with mostly Chinese fare, such as kung pao beef, almond chicken, and Szechwan chow mein. Locals rave about the kimchee too.

    1052 Kogiak St., Utqiaġvik, Alaska, USA
    907-852–5556

    Known For

    • Delicious kimchee
    • All day hours
    • Friendly staff
  • 7. Snack Shack

    $$

    This longtime Chinese and American restaurant is known for its rice and noodle dishes. Look for udon and egg foo yong, along with fried food baskets, sandwiches, and family dinner specials like the burger packs, which include four burgers with fries and soda.

    520 3rd Ave., Bethel, Alaska, USA
    543–2218

    Known For

    • Family-friendly burger packs
    • Reliable Chinese dishes
    • Healthy portions

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