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. Baba Pizza and Subs

    $$

    In the local debate over who makes the best pizza, Baba regularly lands on top. In addition, it offers satisfying and filling American food like calzones, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and milkshakes. Burgers start under $10 and pizzas at around $20.

    1725 State Hwy., Bethel, Alaska, 99559, USA
    543–3500

    Known For

    • Signature sauce that locals love
    • Late-night hours
    • Affordable burgers and pizza

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. 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
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Hawaiian BBQ

    $$

    This newer restaurant offers barbeque and Korean dishes, with plenty of pork and other meat options on the menu. Choices include Hawaiian favorites, lunch bowls, fusion specials, and rolls from morning to night, with breakfast offered all day.

    431 Ridgecrest Dr., Bethel, Alaska, USA
    543–5551

    Known For

    • SPAM musubi sandwiches
    • All-day hours
    • Hawaiian favorites like loco moco

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 5. Red Basket

    $$

    Located next to the Long House Hotel, Red Basket offers an incredibly diverse menu. Options range from Mongolian beef, yakisoba, fettuccine Alfredo, and king crab to pancakes, omelets, and club sandwiches.

    751 3rd Ave., Bethel, Alaska, USA
    543–7001

    Known For

    • Varied, Asian-inspired menu with something for everyone
    • Early and late-night hours
    • Traditional breakfast choices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. 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
  • 7. Tundra Restaurant

    $$

    A longstanding Bethel eatery, Tundra focuses on Chinese, Korean, and American food. Choose from a range of rice and noodles dishes or mix it up with bento boxes and lunch or dinner combos.

    473 Ridgecrest Dr., Bethel, Alaska, USA
    543–5005

    Known For

    • Bento boxes and lunch specials
    • Popular Chinese dishes
    • Reasonable prices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

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