Sitka
Sophistication in the wilderness! Sitka’s boldest restaurant has only seven tables, and a few stools at its brass-and-blue-tile bar. Described as ‘rustic…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Alaska
Juneau
Juneau was never part of Russia's Alaskan empire, but that hasn't stopped the city succumbing to a silent invasion of pelmeni (homemade Russian dumplings)…
Juneau
A brilliant combo of laid-back coffee shop by day and hip bistro by night, the Rookery serves Portland, OR's Stumptown coffee and original breakfasts,…
Haines
This clean, bright and laid-back bistro is in an old Fort Seward building and its copious salads are an ideal antidote to the Southeast's penchant for…
Haines
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town. Recently opened Pilot Light occupies an unpretentious multilevel house on the cusp of Fort Seward. The food is…
Ketchikan
This slightly pricey seafood restaurant, usually touted among locals as the best in town, recently reopened in a new cruise-dock location on Berth 4…
Juneau
Juneau flirts with nuevo Indian food at Saffron and the results are commendable. There are plenty of delicate breads to go with the aromatic curries with…
Southeast Alaska
It's not hard being the best restaurant in Wrangell, but the Stikine goes above and beyond the call of duty with dishes like rockfish tacos, and a lobster…
Southeast Alaska
Looking like it was flown in ready-made from Seattle’s trendy Capitol Hill neighborhood, this wonderful new cafe/deli opened in April 2017 to much local…
Sitka
Pink drive-through bakery located 1 mile east of the town center that is – frankly – worth the walk, let alone the drive, courtesy of its sponge-y fresh…
Juneau
This local fave about which they rave is across the channel from Juneau proper. It's a relaxing, unhurried place with a wooden Wild West facade that…
Southeast Alaska
From this (surprisingly charming) parking-lot shack comes Petersburg's most creative food. Inga’s Mitkof sandwich is seasoned and seared halibut topped…
Sitka
Wood decor covers the interior of this recently remodeled gathering spot, although, with its open kitchen and charismatic bar, the atmosphere's far from…
Juneau
Another step on Juneau's stairway to culinary heaven is this hip new Italian place whose dark (surely temporary) facade hides a beautiful streamlined…
Ketchikan
Take your pick of fish – cod, salmon or halibut – and then your coating – in batter or a bun. The chips are default. And all this before the menu gets…
Skagway
Skagway's quick-turnover, always-busy diner plays heavy on the gold-rush theme. Expect to get your coffee refill poured by a lady dressed like Katherine…
Skagway
Overlooking the harbor, with crab traps on the ceiling, this is a culinary homage to fish. You can feast heartily on halibut stuffed with king crab,…
Haines
Hands-on, megafriendly coffee and sandwich bar that could hold its own in Seattle, let alone Haines. It backs up its expertly made coffee with fresh baked…
Juneau
The best of the food shacks along the cruise-ship berths is Tracy’s. On a boardwalk surrounded by a beer shack and a gift shop, she serves up outstanding…
Skagway
A food cart with its own deck and awning, equipped with picnic tables, delivers the town’s best fish at a lightning pace. Report to the window and place…
Southeast Alaska
This wonderful cafe serves the best breakfast on POW, but it’s the pies that make it legendary among locals. There’s usually a half-dozen different kinds…
Juneau
Newish Salt is run by Tracy of Tracy's King Crab Shack and the dedication is evident as soon as you walk in. High-quality, creative Alaskan cuisine is the…
Southeast Alaska
You’re in Petersburg – indulge in what they catch. Stop at this processor/seafood store/restaurant for a shrimp burger, salmon-halibut chowder or the…
Haines
Located in Hotel Halsingland is Haines’ most upscale restaurant. Begin the evening with a drink (and maybe some duck confit) in its cozy Officer’s Club…
Ketchikan
The hilltop dining in Cape Fox Lodge is about as posh as Ketchikan gets and certainly worth the short climb to get here. Food is split between surf and…
Ketchikan
Beneath the historic New York Hotel is this wood-paneled cafe which doesn't seem to have changed much decor-wise since its Roaring 1920s opening – if you…
Juneau
Sombrero is practically the only city-center joint that’s not packed out when there are five cruise ships in town. But shhh, this is a dearly beloved…
Southeast Alaska
One of Wrangell’s best eating joints, a friendly if rudimentary sales window set up in the main street which juggles cheap American staples (burgers,…
Skagway
Located inside a greenhouse at Jewell Gardens, this restaurant has the best salads in town because the greens are grown just outside and probably picked…
Skagway
Skagway’s token Thai restaurant is authentic and good, with a small lunch menu and a large, varied dinner menu. Order spicy drunken noodles or curry…
Juneau
Ironically juxtaposed right next door to the dig-and-drill politicians in the state capitol is this natural-food store, a hangout for liberals and…
Southeast Alaska
Arrive early at Papa Bear's: the place does a roaring takeaway trade, meaning you may end up waiting an hour or more for your pie. The place specializes…
Juneau
Rather dingy looking from the outside, but surprisingly hip within, Rockwell pulls in all sorts for (late) breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu appears…
Haines
Baked goods, Thai food, Mexican comida and American chow; the Chilkat is a peddler of numerous genres and the masters of at least two of them – the Thai…
Skagway
A charming bistro in the Skagway Inn. The menu features wild game and seafood and whatever is growing in the lovely garden outside. How can you top that?…
Ketchikan
At the Gilmore Hotel, this keg and chowder house has a seafood-heavy menu, a wonderful bar and 1920s decor. The three kinds of homemade chowder are good,…
Haines
Sarah's has recently relocated from Fort Seward to the town center, but it still maintains its ephemeral roots in a food truck with a little awning tacked…
Ketchikan
Marketing itself as a shoppe as opposed to a shop (think home-baked cakes and staff in flowery aprons) Ketchikan’s prime source of sugar replenishment…
Sitka
In the back of the Raven Radio Building is this hip bistro, recently reincarnated and renamed Beak. It's a great place for a post-kayaking or hiking snack…
Southeast Alaska
Little more than a food truck with an awning glued on the side, Mexican-run Carmen’s Corner satisfies Petersburg’s small contingent of Latino cannery…
