2 Best Restaurants in The Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska, Alaska

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The best way to describe the hospitality industry in Alaska is "informal," and this applies all over the state—even in Anchorage. Don't worry if you still have your hiking clothes on when you go out to eat. Every kind of food is available, especially in larger towns, but options decline considerably from mid-September through April.

Mountain High Pizza Pie

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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, AK, 99676, USA
907-733–1234
Known For
  • Great pizzas and calzones
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Favorite hangout for locals

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Varly's Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor

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On a hot summer day and even on not-so-hot days, locals yearn for some Varly's ice cream, or if the weather's cold and rainy, for some decent pizza. The owners (who also manage Varly's Swiftwater Seafood Café) take great pride in what they do, and it shows: the homemade pizza here is certainly something to write home about. It might sound odd, but the pizza topped with sauerkraut and pepperoni is the one of the best pies. If you're not sure which way to lean (pizza or ice cream), opt for a little of each.

Whittier Harbor, Whittier, AK, 99693, USA
907-472–2547
Known For
  • Homemade pizza dough and breads
  • Outdoor seating
  • Authentic frontier feel
Restaurant Details
Closed Oct.–Apr. and Wed.

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