PLACES

Alaska’s largest city is a thriving food metropolis surrounded by mountains and ocean. From century-old sourdough traditions and James Beard-nominated bakeries to Filipino silog, authentic Himalayan momos, and fine Cook Inlet seafood dining, Anchorage is where the state comes to eat.

Stretching from Resurrection Bay in Seward to the end of the Spit in Homer, the Kenai Peninsula is Alaska’s premier coastal food corridor. Expect boat-to-table seafood, rustic log roadhouses, and seaside bakeries with panoramic mountain views.

Located at the end of the Sterling Highway overlooking Kachemak Bay, Homer is a coastal culinary jewel famous for fresh-caught halibut, artisan sourdough bakeries, and Spit-side seafood shacks.

Nestled between steep coastal peaks and the deep waters of Resurrection Bay, Seward is a vibrant port town with some of Alaska’s most innovative seafood kitchens.

Under the golden midnight sun or the glow of the northern lights, Fairbanks dining blends historic frontier charm with innovative brewing, spicy Thai noodles, and rich wild game.

Surrounded by fjords, glaciers, and old-growth rainforest, Southeast Alaska is an island-and-inlet archipelago where seafood is harvested minutes before landing on your plate.

Located 40 scenic miles south of Anchorage along the Turnagain Arm, Girdwood punches far above its weight class with world-renowned dining at the base and peak of Mount Alyeska.

Nestled between the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains, the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley produces Alaska’s world-record cabbages, heirloom carrots, locally raised pork, and innovative farm-to-table cuisine.

Founded during the 1935 Matanuska Colony project, Palmer is Alaska’s agricultural heartland, featuring farm-to-table restaurants, European-style bakeries, and local breweries.

The commercial heart of the Valley, Wasilla offers casual family dining, lakefront views at Settlers Bay, and hearty roadside sandwiches.

Situated where the mighty Kenai River empties into Cook Inlet, Kenai offers Russian-heritage landmarks, fresh river sockeye salmon, and classic steak houses.

Located in the geographic center of the Peninsula along the world-famous Kenai River, Soldotna is home to vibrant craft breweries, smoked seafood houses, and anglers cafes.

Surrounded by turquoise waters at the confluence of the Kenai and Russian Rivers, Cooper Landing is famous for historic log roadhouses serving fresh salmon and warm berry pies.

The jumping-off point for mountaineers heading to Denali, Talkeetna retains its bohemian frontier spirit with century-old roadhouses, scratch bakeries, and lively brewpubs.

Located on the outer coast of Baranof Island facing the Pacific Ocean, Sitka combines Russian-American history, Tlingit culture, and unparalleled access to the cold Pacific fishery.

Alaska’s southernmost port city, Ketchikan is celebrated as the "Salmon Capital of the World" with historic wooden boardwalks over Creek Street and fresh dungeness crab feeds.

Preserved in its 1898 Klondike Gold Rush glory, Skagway features historic wooden saloons, local spruce-tip blonde ales, and artisan bakeries.

Nestled on the Chilkat Peninsula, Haines is a picturesque haven for organic farmers, wild salmon smokers, and craft distillers.

Surrounded by towering alpine waterfalls and the deep waters of Prince William Sound, Valdez is a seafood lover’s dream with fresh spot prawns and harbor bistros.

Alaska’s "Emerald Isle" is home to one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the nation, offering freshly offloaded king crab, Russian pastries, and local brews.

Perched on the edge of the Bering Sea on the Seward Peninsula, Nome blends gold rush history, Inupiat culture, and hearty frontier dining at the end of the Iditarod trail.

The northernmost city in the United States, Utqiaġvik sits on the Arctic Ocean, featuring northern comfort cafes, Chinese/American diners, and traditional subsistence culture.