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Flatbreads, pizzas, calzones, and an excellent array of salads and garlic-filled dishes are the reasons locals congregate at this laid-back downtown eatery all year long. The calzones are true works of art.
22165 S. C St., Talkeetna, Alaska, 99676, USA
Known For
- Great pizzas and calzones
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Favorite hangout for locals
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A warm and inviting wood-paneled restaurant and Victorian lounge inside Hotel Seward, Ms. Gene's is one of the town's only fine dining establishments, serving breakfast and dinner year-round. The dinner menu changes often, but dishes such as seared ahi tuna, filet mignon, and halibut cheeks appear with frequency and are revered. There is limited seating so be sure to book a table in advance.
221 5th Ave., Seward, Alaska, 99664, USA
Known For
- Romantic dining
- Limited seating, so reservations a must
- Fantastic halibut cheeks dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. No dinner Mon.
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This Asian food dining destination specializing in Chinese and Korean cuisine is a favorite with locals who want a little diversity in their palate. OK is particularly known for its outstanding Mongolian beef and fresh sushi in summer.
616 1st St., Cordova, Alaska, 99574, USA
Known For
- Only Asian eatery that doesn't require a boat ride
- Fantastic interiors
- Delicious homemade kimchi
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Not every burger is created equal, and the cooks at Old Town are dead set to prove it with its collection of Hawaiian burgers, mushroom burgers, and cheeseburgers. This restaurant favored by locals also serves up food for those seeking Alaska-specific fare such as halibut sandwiches, halibut and chips, and fried salmon (perhaps the only place in the state where you can find that). Old Town opens at 5 am for breakfast but stops serving at 10 pm.
139 E. Pioneer Dr., Valdez, Alaska, 99686, USA
Known For
- <PRO>enormous portions of breakfast plates</PRO>
- <PRO>best burgers in town</PRO>
- <PRO>delicious curly fries</PRO>
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A hot meeting place in the old train depot, Palmer City echoes with the sound of local chatter. Though it doesn't provide much of a romantic dining experience, it has a great ambience, and the standard pub fare—salads, pizzas made in a firebrick oven, and handmade burgers—are better than average. With 45 beers on tap, there's a flavor to suit just about everyone's taste.
320 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer, Alaska, 99645, USA
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- Historic location
- Wide beer selection
- Good pub food
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On clear summer evenings, you can relax on this roadside bar's deck overlooking Eyak Lake and enjoy whatever the cook's in the mood to make. Located inside a former storage shed for railroad explosives, this place serves homemade soups, burgers, and sushi (on Friday); seasonal seafood, including shrimp, scallops, razor clams, and whatever else is fresh, is also available every night.
Copper River Hwy., Cordova, Alaska, 99574, USA
Known For
- Rustic charm
- Scenic mountain views from the back porch
- Fantastic burger specials
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This harbor-area hole-in-the-wall is locally renowned for its flavorful burritos, quesadillas, and great halibut and rockfish tacos. Various hot sauces, some contributed by customers who brought them from their travels, and beer complement the fare.
1401 4th Ave., Seward, Alaska, 99664, USA
Known For
- Fantastic blackened halibut burrito
- Grab-and-go hot food
- Excellent hot sauce collection
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This restaurant is about the closest thing to fine dining in Cordova, and it's generally packed with tourists, fishermen, and locals who appreciate both the food and the drinks. Each summer, the chef blows the menu up with something new and fabulous, but you're guaranteed to find a number of excellent fish dishes always fresh and right off the fishing boats. During the summer, the restaurant offers breakfast on Wednesday through Sunday until 11 am.
407 Railroad Ave., Cordova, Alaska, 99574, USA
Known For
- Great outdoor seating
- Location next to the boat docks
- Ceviche and grilled salmon
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A shanty roadhouse of sorts, Rendezvous serves drinks all night and caters to locals with great grub and live music from artists that hail from all over the country. And every afternoon (except Monday), the locals and tourists show up in droves to fill their bellies with the tastiest eats on the island. The clam chowder, halibut sandwich, and fish tacos are enough to make anyone fall deeper in love with Alaska—but get there before the 7:30 pm witching hour, when the menu turns back to liquid-only.
11652 Rezanof Dr. W, Kodiak, Alaska, 99615, USA
Known For
- Amazing fish tacos
- Laid-back ambience
- No food (just drinks) after 7:30 pm
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch or dinner Mon.
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Part of Seward Windsong Lodge, the Roadhouse offers locally sourced food and a deck that overlooks the Resurrection River and the surrounding mountains. Standard Alaska seafood fare fills the menu, along with multiple Alaska-brewed beers on tap. The bar and restaurant have different menus; ask to see both, and then decide where to sit.
31772 Herman Leirer Rd., Seward, Alaska, 99664, USA
Known For
- Quiet and away from town
- Outdoor seating with views of the mountains and the Resurrection River
- Alaskan microbrews
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–mid-May
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This cozy little converted house overlooks the harbor and is the go-to place for locals in the summer. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they're all about the potato—be sure to try the potatohead burrito or the spuds with gravy.
225 North Harbor Dr., Valdez, Alaska, 99686, USA
Known For
- Excellent breakfast burritos
- Tastiest fries for hundreds of miles
- All things potatoes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
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With its rusty roof set against a breathtaking inlet and mountain backdrop, the Seaview is one of the original buildings in Hope at nearly 120 years old. It serves terrific seafood chowder and halibut-and-chips as well as one of the best Reuben sandwiches in Alaska. There's also live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
18416 B St., Hope, Alaska, 99605, USA
Known For
- Excellent seafood chowder
- Outdoor seating
- Live music on weekends and Thursday
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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This two-story microbrewery serves up diverse and wildly unusual pub grub prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant's interior and exterior design blends rustic-chic, modern deco, and industrial elements, with two highlights being the high ceilings and enormous copper fish welded by a local artist.
139 4th Ave., Seward, Alaska, 99664, USA
Known For
- Only locally brewed craft beer in town
- Mostly locally sourced ingredients
- Salted watermelon salad
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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Everything at St. Elias is homemade: the beer, the Neapolitan-style stone-fired rustic pizza, the sandwiches, and even the desserts. The calzones are to die for, and the Mt. Redoubt chocolate cake with a molten center is simply divine. This is a good place to check out the locals; the patrons are just as friendly as the staff, and in summer local live music is a big draw.
434 Sharkathmi Ave., Sterling, Alaska, 99672, USA
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- Fantastic rustic pizzas
- Locally brewed beer
- Great live music concerts in the summer
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The owners of this cheerful little restaurant on the shore of Kenai Lake call it a "backwoods bistro." The very reasonably priced menu includes excellent breakfast foods, homemade soups and chowders, wraps and vegetarian items, and hand-grated french fries. Dinners often feature fresh Alaska fish, and they also have a late-night menu for the pub. There's even a spotting scope in the parking lot for spying on the Dall sheep and mountain goats in the surrounding peaks. The bar here hosts live music on most Saturdays in summer, and the deck outside is great when the weather's warm. The Inn also offers 10 rooms to spend the night and an RV site.
Sterling Hwy., Cooper Landing, Alaska, 99575, USA
Known For
- Late-night food stop
- Amazing interior woodwork and a fish stream floor
- Live music in summer
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Featuring local oysters harvested daily along with locally sourced meats and vegetables, this eating and drinking establishment is a favorite. In addition to freshly shucked and broiled oysters, the Cookery is also known for its melding of flavors to make scrumptious and wildly popular dishes like the wild and tame mushroom toast.
209 5th Ave., Seward, Alaska, 99664, USA
Known For
- Freshest oysters in town
- Beautiful food presentation
- Exceptional food for a small fishing town
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and Sept.–May
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With pizzas, burgers, chicken, steaks, and seafood on the Duck Inn's menu, there's something for everyone. Portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. Locally caught halibut is a specialty, prepared in enough different ways to stave off halibut overload. Most of the artwork here depicts ducks.
43187 Kalifornsky Beach Rd., Soldotna, Alaska, 99669, USA
Known For
- Unique and varied halibut dishes
- Greatly accommodating menu for diverse eaters
- Duck-themed artwork
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With a menu that ebbs and flows with the seasons yet consistently delivers fantastic dishes, try The Grape Tap. This 60-seat restaurant and European wine cellar is set in a 1930s pioneer home that's been renovated with contemporary colors and style. The Grape Tap is hailed by many as the best fine dining in Wasilla.
322 N. Boundary St., Wasilla, Alaska, 99654, USA
Known For
- Excellent fine dining
- Fantastic wine selection
- Romantic ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
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What started as a food truck with an indoor-order bar is now a full-blown restaurant. This is where locals come for tasty comfort food, live music, and a super laid-back vibe.
Known For
- Fries, fries, and more fries
- Fun and relaxed ambience
- Live-music venue
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
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Originally a large purple bus parked next to the gas station in the town's crossroads, this window-service eatery is by far the best place in town. It serves surprisingly fresh vegetables and delightfully spicy dishes. If you like it spicy, be sure to ask for a side of the spicy sauce. The pad Thai with vegetables or chicken is excellent.
189 Glenn Hwy., Glennallen, Alaska, USA
Known For
- Unique window-service setting
- Great pad Thai
- Various spicy dishes