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. Bering Tea & Coffee

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    This little coffee shop, in a repurposed old A-frame house, is an adorable place and the perfect spot for a breakfast sandwich or midday coffee. Tasty beverages and delicious homemade scones, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and muffins are a welcome respite from Nome's wind and the industrial surroundings. The homey atmosphere is helped along by soft benches, stained glass lamps, local art, original wood floors, and bookshelves full of magazines, books, and games.

    301 Bering St., Nome, Alaska, 99762, USA
    907-387–0352

    Known For

    • Fresh baked goods
    • Good coffee and tea
    • Hip hangout atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. year round and Mon. in winter
  • 2. Bering Sea Bar & Grill

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    This old bar with a good selection of beers serves up seafood, steak, noodles, rolls, and sides ranging from onion rings to kimchi. It’s a great place to sip wine or beer while enjoying fantastic views of the Bering Sea.

    305 Front St., Nome, Alaska, USA
    907-443–4900

    Known For

    • Beautiful views
    • Good bar food with an Asian flair
    • Old-school atmosphere
  • 3. Milano's Pizzeria

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    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

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    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

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    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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