It may come as a surprise that the best local restaurants in Alaska can serve up a pretty impressive dish! After all, Anchorage is a major port and some of the freshest seafood makes its way to many of Alaska’s menus. Check out these unique restaurants in Alaska that serve a mean meal and stand out in their own unique way.

Be prepared to get hungry!

1. Moose's Tooth
Mooses Tooth, Alaska, USA
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This place makes a mean pizza-quite possibly the best in Alaska! Don't forget to pick up a growler of your favorite house brew on your way out! This restaurant, arguably one of the most famous in the state, is also one of the best local restaurants in Alaska. Stay up to date on their specials and menu when you visit their website.

2. Simon & Seaforts Saloon & Grill
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill, 420 L St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
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Sometimes you dine out for the food, sometimes for the experience. Well Simon & Seaforts nails both of those. Not to mention their artichoke dip is mouth-wateringly delicious. Make your reservations for this lovely restaurant as soon as you can!
3. Chair 5 Restaurant
Chair 5 Restaurant, 171 Lindblad Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Alaska Dispatch News
After a long day on the slopes of Alyeska hit Chair 5 for some delicious grub and great company. You’ll want to order pretty much every single option off of their pizza list pizza list.
4. Great Harvest Bread Co.
Great Harvest Bread Co., Anchorage, AK, 570 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Great Harvest Bread Co. / Facebook
As if those monster loaves of bread don't already say enough... Great Harvest Bread Co. gives you free samples of bread as your browse. That's right, FREE. Does it really get any better than that? Check out their Facebook page for information on all their daily specials!
5. Tracy's King Crab Shack
Tracy’s King Crab Shack, 432 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Bill Taroli
Not only is Tracy's a great place for some King Crab, but it's a great place just to hang out. You can even get your delicious Alaska crab shipped right to your front door!

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6. Gumbo House
Gumbo House, 508 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Jason Riedy | Flickr
Gumbo House is a great place to get some spicy cajun food after a long day walking downtown Anchorage. Order on Grubhub and get this awesome food delivered to you.
7. Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse, 610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Kaythaney | Flickr
Need a place to watch the Sunday game? Humpys is the place to go. Their clam chowder is top notch and it's hard to beat their Bloody Mary. Their beer list is actually the largest in Alaska!
8. Bear Tooth Grill
Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Mel Green
Bears Tooth is a branch off of Moose's Tooth so of course they have great pizza but they also have impressive entertainment. Movie showings and live concerts every weekend keep the place lively! Check out their menu, specials, and more on their website.
9. Glacier Brewhouse
Glacier Brewhouse, 737 W 5th Ave #110, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Oscar Avellaneda
Glacier Brewhouse offers a fine dining experience but to truly get your moneys worth order the Giant Crab Leg. It's just one leg but it's bigger than your forearm! This award winning brewery and restaurant has everything you need for the perfect night out.
10. Snow City Cafe
Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Snow City Cafe
For an excellent breakfast come to Snow City Cafe. Their mimosas are some of the best around town. This brunch spot has weekly specials, great art shows, and more! Follow along on their Facebook page to stay up to date with all the cool stuff happening.
11. Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ
Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ, 27957 Seward Hwy, Indian, AK 99540, USA
Travis | Flickr
After a long day of backcountry skiing stop in at Turnagain Arm Pit for some top notch BBQ. Their menu is filled with your favorite BBQ items like smoked meats and pulled pork.

Have you been to any of these unique restaurants in Alaska? What did you think? Would you recommend them? Let us know in the comments below!

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Unique Restaurants In Alaska

Megan McDonald | September 18, 2020

Does Alaska have great restaurants? 

Yes, without a doubt! Alaska is home to many fine dining options, plenty of casual eateries, and a pizza that was rated #3 in the entire United States of America! Alaskans love to go out and enjoy themselves after a day spent in our glorious outdoor spaces. The restaurants complement the lifestyle that Alaskans love to live.

Where can you find the best restaurants in Alaska?

The largest concentrations of restaurants can be found in the largest city of Anchorage. It’s studded with spectacular spots to eat, and there are hundreds to choose from each day that will blow you out of the water. But small towns like Girdwood are host to fine dining restaurants and spots that house James Beard Award nominees. Homer is home to dozens of amazing restaurants, and you’ll find every kind of place there from a creperie that serves delicious crepes for brunch, to juicy Alaskan seafood and more. There are great places to eat everywhere!

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