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Alaska: Restaurants

Dining out in Alaska is largely an informal affair, and even the most upscale restaurants (generally found in the larger cities) don’t expect patrons to dress up. Servings are usually hearty, and feature plenty of seafood, especially salmon, halibut, and Alaska king crab; salmon bakes are common in tourist areas. Steak and game meat (think reindeer sausage) also feature quite heavily, as do sourdough breads (popularized during the Gold Rush) and wild berries in desserts. Be sure to wash it all down with an Alaskan Brewing Company beer. Reservations are recommended at higher-end eateries; note that several restaurants close out of season.

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Chez Alaska
This Juneau cooking school offers a unique twist on lunch – you’ll learn how to prepare gourmet dishes based on...
cooking class | educational | editor pick

Gambardella's Pasta Bella
Downtown Fairbanks’ homey Italian eatery is a local favorite thanks to its rustic feel and hearty dishes, including...
italian | pasta

Glacier Brew House
This spacious downtown Anchorage restaurant/brewery is regularly abuzz with beer-loving patrons who come for the home-brewed...
seafood | pizza | brewery

Orso
For savory Tuscan-meets-Alaskan cuisine, this downtown Anchorage restaurant doles out bold flavors and innovate dishes like...
seafood | italian

Pump House Restaurant & Saloon
This historic Fairbanks restaurant boasts a bustling riverside deck for outdoor dining, and a menu touting oysters (flown in...
historic | seafood | beer

Ray's Waterfront
On Seward’s harbor, this bustling restaurant is unbeatable for seafood fresh off the boat – the savory seafood...
great value | seafood

Resurrection Roadhouse
Seward Windsong Lodge’s relaxed eatery doles out craft-brewed beers and Alaskan specialties like venison and deep-fried...
american

Snow City Café
For the best breakfast in Anchorage, search out this funky café, which draws upon a hip, young crowd who chow down on...
breakfast | brunch

The Hangar
For causal American fare – think burgers and seafood dishes – down by the waterfront, this popular local Juneau...
great value | live music | american

The Overlook Bar and Grill
Denali National Park visitors can chow down after a hearty day of play at this lively bar and grill that offers an extensive...

Gold Room
The intimate Art Deco dining room at the Baranof Hotel is the finest eatery in Juneau, specializing in seafood dishes and...
historic

Seven Glaciers
The Alyeska Resort tram (just off the Seward Highway) will take you up 2,300 feet to the top of Mount Alyeska, where the Seven...
smart splurge | view | editor pick

Silverbow Bakery
Grab breakfast or light lunch fare at the state’s oldest operating bakery. The funky and artsy downtown Juneau eatery...