6 Patio Restaurants In Alaska Where You Can Dine And Watch The Sun Go Down
By Megan McDonald|Published April 22, 2019
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
Alaskans usually love to be outside, and with the midnight sun drenching our landscape in sunshine until the wee hours, who can blame us? Between the good food, great beer, and Alaskan’s desire to enjoy our springs and summer, we love a restaurant with a excellent outdoor area. So we rounded up our favorite picks of the best Alaska patio restaurants where you can soak up that sunshine and enjoy a good meal, too.
49th State Brewing Company's location in downtown Anchorage is iconic. With two levels of excellent decks, plenty of outdoor seating, and fire pits complete with blankets and comfy lounge areas, this is the best place to take in the midnight sun! Pair it with your favorite of their craft beers and you have the perfect evening. Go visit them at 717 W 3rd Ave.,Anchorage, Alaska.
Looking for some of the best pizza in the state, and a place to enjoy a nice, cold beer outside? Mountain High Pizza Pie has you covered! This delicious little restaurant has excellent outdoor seating, which can be covered in the event of rain! Make sure to hit this restaurant up during their live music nights! You can find them at 22165 S C St,, facing Main Street, Talkeetna, AK 99676.
The Sea Salt Bar and Grill is perfectly situated in downtown Seward. It's incredibly close to the waters of Resurrection Bay, and right across from the Alaska Sea Life Center! The food is good and plentiful, and the views are stunning from their outdoor seating area. You can enjoy a meal there at 133 4th Avenue, Seward, AK 99664.
Cosmic Kitchen is just as delicious as it sounds! Enjoy your Mexican themed dishes including enchiladas, breakfast burritos, and more out in the Homer sunshine on their spacious deck. There's also limited outdoor seating that's blocked off from inclement weather, so you can enjoy the sunshine longer, even if it's a little chilly. Go visit them at 510 E Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK 99603-7623.
The Grape Tap is known for their excellent food and incredible wine choices. But did you know you could enjoy all that outside, on a beautiful summer's day? Their backyard patio is homey, welcoming, and filled with creature comforts. Enjoy your favorite glass of bubbly while relaxing on their many cushions, and sit surrounded by gorgeous flowers. You can find this oasis at 322 N Boundary St, Wasilla, AK 99654-7128.
Enjoy the midnight sun in Fairbanks at restaurant with gorgeous outdoor seating! Guests rave not just about the Alaskan cuisine including tasty fresh Alaskan seafood, but also about the stunning views. See for yourself at 4200 Boat St, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4696.
Which is your favorite of the restaurants we mentioned? Did we miss the one you love to go to? Let us know in the comments below!
