25 Essential Alaska Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Alaska.
White Spot Cafe
Houston
Classic diner for American grub plus Alaskan specialties like reindeer sausage & fried halibut.
The Island Pub
Juneau
Picture windows overlook the water at this airy taproom offering brick-oven pizza, wraps & salads.
Kriner's Diner
Houston
Modest, photo-lined family eatery serving eggs, burgers, sandwiches & other classic American fare.
Pioneer Pizza
Palmer, Alaska
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
Fairbanks, Alaska
Local fixture for curries, noodle dishes & stir-fries, with lunch specials & vegetarian options.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Houston, Alaska
Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Mountain High Pizza Pie
Talkeetna, Alaska
Italian eatery in a rustic cabin with pizza, pasta, beer & patio seats, plus occasional live music.
The Alaska Fish House
Ketchikan, Alaska
Casual waterfront eatery serving Dungeness crab & simple seafood plates like tacos & chowder.
Jens' Restaurant
Houston, Alaska
Inventive Continental cooking served in an art-filled dining room & wine bar inside a strip mall.
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Surf 'n' turf specialist decorated with gold-rush-era relics & featuring an ornate mahogany bar.
Pho Gia Đình Vietnamese Restaurant
Houston, Alaska
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Ronnie 2 Sushi
Anchorage, Alaska
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great tea selection.
Yes! Noodles
Fairbanks, Alaska
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Siam Cuisine
Houston, Alaska
Unfussy, family-run joint with a wide selection of Thai classics, plus lunch specials & takeout.
Lucky Wishbone
Houston, Alaska
Venerable spot specializing in fried chicken that also offers burgers & old-school milkshakes.
Sami's City Diner
Houston, Alaska
Diners travel back to the '50s at this retro lunch counter dishing out classic American food.
Rustic Goat
Houston, Alaska
Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews.
Ak Big Sipper
Soldotna, Alaska
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Mykel's Restaurant
Soldotna, Alaska
Casual bar/eatery at the Soldotna Inn with choice steak & seafood bites, plus live music.
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
Houston, Alaska
Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Fairbanks, Alaska
Japanese restaurant serving udon & hibachi fare in a relaxed, contemporary setting.
Namaste Shangri-La
Houston, Alaska
Bright, cheery eatery specializing in Himalayan recipes & eclectic southeast Asian fusion fare.
Fletcher's
Houston, Alaska
Eclectic fare, including pizza, pasta & seafood, served in a cozy, pub-like space in a hotel.
Tommy's Burger Stop-Spenard
Houston, Alaska
Gourmet hamburgers, onion rings & seasoned fries in a brightly-colored house with a casual vibe.
Gumbo House
Houston, Alaska
Relaxed Cajun restaurant with patio lawn seating, serving up gumbo for eat-in or take-out.