13 Incredible Waterfront Restaurants Everyone In Alaska Must Visit
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From inlet views to harbors and bays, world-class fishing rivers and float plane lakes, these restaurants offer some of the most beautiful waterfront locations. A delectable meal and a delicious dose of eye candy – it can’t get much better than that. Read on to explore these 13 incredible waterfront restaurants that everyone in Alaska absolutely must visit.
Overlooking Lake Hood near the Anchorage International Airport, Flying Machine Restaurant is an excellent (and convenient) spot to enjoy wild Alaska seafood and a cold brew. Sit on the porch and enjoy listening to the planes take off with a fresh breeze passing through.
With a menu that is sourced locally, visitors to Chinooks can enjoy great service, Alaskan ambiance and spectacular snow-capped mountains and boat harbor views. It is possible that you will even be greeted by a harbor seal or a sea otter while dining!
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This full service restaurant is locally owned and operated. For good food in an atmosphere where you will be treated like family, this is the place to be.
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Pub fare alongside steak & wild Alaskan seafood, served in a dining room with river views & a waterfront patio.
Wild Alaskan seafood is the name of the game in this awesome spot. If you don't eat as much King Crab as possible, you will likely regret it for life.
This spot has been dubbed Alaska's #1 seafood specialty restaurant. Always fresh, always Alaskan! The unique Anchorage outpost is seafood central for those who want to try all Alaska has to offer.
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Varied fare & 20+ beers on tap in a converted airplane hangar (with large windows) on a wooden pier. Hands down, one of the best spots in Juneau. It's hard not to fall in love with the fun and friendly service, phenomenal views and delicious food.
A sunrise or sunset over the Kenai Mountains from The Chartroom is something to behold, and their east-southeast orientation captures the experience year-round. Homer is known for their halibut, and you just gotta try the Fish-N-Chips at The Chartroom.
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Great food and awesome service in a setting that is truly Alaskan. Fun events here include trivia night and open mic night. Always a great time to be had when visiting here!
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Enjoying a good drink with a view of the world-famous Kenai River is hard to beat after spending a long day out fishing. The service here is definitely worthy of writing home about.
Located on the Tongass narrows, the locally owned Waterfront Restaurant serves savory Asian American dishes in a friendly atmosphere while you enjoy the spectacular view.
Located directly on Prince William Sound, you just gotta try the wild Alaska seafood specialties and the pulled pork sliders when visiting this gem.
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Enjoy a delicious meal, live music and a breathtaking view. Sea otters, loons, eagles, ducks and other wildlife will keep you company as they cruise around the pristine waters that you overlook from your table.
Feed your eyes dessert before you chow down on dinner. Whether you are by the sea, over-top a river, laid back on a lake or watching fishermen come in and out of a boat harbor – Alaska definitely hits the mark when it comes to delivering a hefty serving of waterfront dining options. Did we leave off any of your favorite riverfront restaurants?
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