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Carefully crafted pizza and generously sized salads are the draw at the Mean Queen, a casual, friendly pub near the bridge. The views of Sitka Harbor make it a great spot to linger.
205 Harbor Dr., Sitka, Alaska, 99835, USA
Known For
- Creative pizzas
- $3 beer on tap
- Nice views
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Meet the locals over espresso, brewed from fresh-roasted beans, and a fresh-baked pastry at this busy corner natural-foods store, deli, café, wine-and-spirits shop, de facto meeting hall, and hitching post. Mountain Market is great for lunchtime sandwiches, wraps, soups, pizza, and salads.
151 3rd Ave., Haines, Alaska, 99827, USA
Known For
- Coffee roasted on the premises
- Pizza beloved by locals
- One-stop shop
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The 1920s-era roots of this space adjacent to the New York Hotel come through in the antique bar and fixtures, creating a casual yet elegant place to enjoy a meal while staring out the plate-glass windows at life on busy Stedman Street, or admiring the mural by local artist Ray Troll that spans one wall. The menu includes reasonably priced seafood, salads, and burgers, along with Mediterranean-influenced fare.
211 Stedman St., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901, USA
Known For
- Old-fashioned charm
- Local beer on tap
- Great fish-and-chips
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Travelers flying out of Sitka's airport retreat to the Nugget while waiting for their plane to arrive. The Nugget serves American classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but the homemade pies are the real attraction.
600 Airport Dr., Sitka, Alaska, 99835, USA
Known For
- Homemade pie
- Better-than-usual airport dining
- Friday night prime rib
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A favorite with locals, the Ocean View serves decent burgers, steaks, pasta, pizzas, and seafood, but the main draws are the authentic and very filling Mexican dishes. Three tables in the back look out to the Tongass Narrows.
1831 Tongass Ave., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901, USA
Known For
- Gigantic menu
- Authentic fajitas
- Pretty views
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This oft-crowded restaurant specializes in pizza, Italian sandwiches, tortilla wraps, and ice cream. Traditional pizzas are on the menu but also ones with fanciful add-ons, such as barbecued chicken. To avoid waiting in line for takeout, order online.
219 S. Nordic Dr., Petersburg, Alaska, 99833, USA
Known For
- Chubby chicken pizza
- Thin crust pizzas
- Local following
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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This crunchy natural foods market with a weekday buffet offers an ever-changing selection of hot entrées, salads, soups, and pizza, along with self-serve coffee and freshly baked breads. Check their website for a daily menu, and arrive at 11 am for the best choices; a few tables are available inside.
224 4th St., Juneau, Alaska, 99801, USA
Known For
- Organic, healthy snacks
- Lunch buffet
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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Though beer is the primary business of Skagway Brewing, this local pub has a diverse dinner menu that includes burgers, halibut and chips, pasta dishes, hearty salads, and vegetarian options such as falafel. Whatever you order, sampling the locally made ale is a must; Skagway's five staples are Prospector Pale, Chilkoot Trail IPA, Boom Town Brown, Blue Top Porter, and Spruce Tip Blonde Ale.
250 4th Ave., Skagway, Alaska, 99840, USA
Known For
- Beer samplers
- Burger night
- Crowded with locals
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With views overlooking the water, the Stikine Inn's restaurant (often called the Stik) is easily the prettiest place to dine in Wrangell. Given the town's scarcity of options, the place could just assemble a get-by menu, but the salads, pizzas, burgers, and hearty soups here are seriously tasty. For lighter early-morning or midday fare, there's the Stik Cafe, which serves breakfast sandwiches and panini, among other items.
107 Stikine Ave., Wrangell, Alaska, 99929, USA
Known For
- Delicous burgers
- Oversized desserts
- Awesome views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar.
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A tiny coffee shop and bakery, Sweet Mermaids is a great choice for breakfast. If you're here for lunch, try the salmon chowder—the perfect antidote for a rainy afternoon.
340 Front St., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901, USA
Known For
- Bagels with cream cheese and lox
- Homemade cinnamon rolls
- Sunny, enthusiastic staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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A short way down the waterfront boardwalk from the cruise port is the Cookhouse, a casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Heat lamps on the deck make the outdoor seating attractive even on cooler days, and with views like this, it makes sense to head outside. Menu items include burgers, reindeer slider sloppy joes, and (highly recommended) halibut-and-chips.
108 Cannery Rd., Hoonah, Alaska, 99829, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed when a cruise ship is not in port
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King, Dungeness, and tanner (or snow) crabs are served in various forms when in season at the Crab Station, an outdoor stand with tables on the docks extending out over the water. During Dungeness season, crabs are caught in the surrounding waters of Port Frederick and kept alive until your order is prepared.
108 Cannery Rd., Hoonah, Alaska, 99829, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed when a cruise ship is not in port
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Crowded with locals and travelers, the Hangar occupies the building where Alaska Airlines started business, and though flight-theme puns (e.g., "Pre-flight Snacks" and the "Plane Caesar") dominate the menu, the comfortably worn wood and the vintage airplane photos create a casual experience that trumps the kitsch. Every seat has views of Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island, and on warm days you can sit outdoors.
2 Marine Way, Juneau, Alaska, 99801, USA
Known For
- Prime rib
- Gorgeous views
- Wide selection of beers on tap, including local options
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Down the boardwalk from the port you'll find the Landing Zone. Larger and a bit more upscale than the Cookhouse, the Landing gets its name from its location at the end of the ZipRider zip line; those who remained on the ground can watch their braver friends fly through the air on live-stream video monitors while sipping an Alaskan-brewed beer at the bar. The Landing's half-dozen menu items include salmon prepared at an outdoor grill, beef brisket, and reindeer sausage.
108 Cannery Rd., Hoonah, Alaska, 99829, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed when no ships are in port
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This lively café fills up quickly at noon with locals on lunch break, making it a great place for people-watching while munching on a salad. You can also grab a great breakfast here, including fresh-baked pain au chocolat, buttermilk corn cakes, and Stumptown coffee.
111 Seward St., Juneau, Alaska, 99801, USA
Known For
- Baked goods
- Creative lunch options
- Popularity with locals
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This busy and bright café in the Aak'w Village District, about a five-minute walk from the center of town, is a popular destination for brunch on weekends. It's also a good choice for lunch if you're visiting the state museum, as it's less than a block away.
429 W. Willoughby Ave., Alaska, 99801, USA
Known For
- French toast
- Reuben sandwiches
- Weekend brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Housed in a former gas station, this year-round restaurant is known for its comfort-food specials. The huge calzones are stuffed and served piping hot with sides of house marinara and ranch dressing—build your own or choose one of the chef's creations.
444 4th St., Skagway, Alaska, 99840, USA
Known For
- Build-your-own calzones
- Cheesy bread
- Friendly local staff
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Downtown Juneau's liveliest eatery, housed in a log-frame waterfront building adjacent to the base of the Mt. Roberts Tramway, serves fish as fresh as you'll find. Grab a seat on the deck and enjoy prime-time Gastineau Channel gazing over a glass of wine or locally brewed beer.
550 S. Franklin St., Juneau, Alaska, 99801, USA
Known For
- Captain Ron's chowder
- Waterfront dining
- Fresh halibut
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
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The café has a no-frills look, but it serves good food at reasonable prices. Check out the dinner specials, or try the steaks, seafood, and salads.
316 Front St., Wrangell, Alaska, 99929, USA
Known For
- Low-key, local atmosphere
- Excellent seafood chowder
- Good steak
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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With its bright red tables and tall wooden booths, this informal pizza spot serves beer on tap and is a fun place to come with a group. As is typical in this part of the world, your experience will be vastly improved if you're not in a hurry—Zat's is known for its friendly service, but not necessarily its speed.
420 Port Bagial Blvd., Craig, Alaska, 99921, USA
Known For
- Meatball subs
- Build-your-own pizza
- Lively local crowd
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.