The Bush Restaurants

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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. Arctic Pizza

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    Go to Arctic for good pies and huge calzones, plus Mexican and Italian entrées. Everything is made to order, and the wait is worth it. While you wait, enjoy great people watching and the view.

    125 Apayauk S, Utqiaġvik, Alaska, USA
    907-852–4222

    Known For

    • Tasty calzones
    • Reasonable prices
    • Good views of the Arctic Ocean
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Cruz's Mexican Grill

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    Try the tamales and flan at this eatery specializing in authentic Mexican fare. The owners were born in Cuba and Mexico, met in Utqiaġvik, and teamed up to make the food they grew up eating. The menu includes an array of dishes like camarones rancheros, enchiladas verdes, tacos, and choices for vegetarians as well as meat and seafood lovers. They've got great fresh baked goods and desserts, too.

    3210 Paneatak St., Utqiaġvik, Alaska, USA
    907-852–2253

    Known For

    • Large portions of authentic Mexican food
    • Great baked goods and desserts
    • Cozy space with a laid-back feel

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 5. Empress Restaurant

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    Look for mostly Thai, Chinese, and American dishes at this spot along the shore. It offers a simple but filling selection of tempura, rolls, burgers, and more, along with fast and friendly service.

    301 Shore Ave., Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
    907-442–4304

    Known For

    • Good array of Chinese dishes
    • Burgers and Philly cheesesteaks
    • Friendly, fast service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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  • 6. Little Louie's

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    This basic but cozy eatery offers a range of food from morning to night. The menu includes pizza, burgers, omelets, wraps, nacho burritos, milkshakes, barbeque, Asian fusion dishes, and even packaged candy to go.

    388 Third Ave., Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
    907-442–4400

    Known For

    • Varied selection of menu items
    • Vegetarian options
    • Fair prices for good food

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Niġġivikput

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    This restaurant within the Top of the World Hotel offers a range of American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including reindeer sausage scrambles, chicken fajita salads, Philly cheesesteaks, and various burgers, along with entrées like steak and halibut. For a good start to the day, try the well-prepared egg dishes for breakfast, with diner-style hash browns. Be sure to get a window seat.

    Eben Hopson St., Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
    907-852–9440

    Known For

    • Well-prepared breakfasts
    • Great views by the windows
    • Meat and seafood entrees
  • 9. 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.
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Sam & Lee's Restaurant

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    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
  • 12. The Nullagvik Restaurant

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    This restaurant within the Nullagvik Hotel serves classic American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Choose from a decent selection of pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers, along with dishes like caribou stew and goulash. There are great views of the sound and Wi-Fi, too.

    306 Shore Ave., Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
    907-442–1650

    Known For

    • Unique caribou dishes
    • Beautiful views of Kotzebue Sound
    • Delicious smoothies and coffees

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