7 Best Restaurants in Southwest, The Bush

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We've compiled the best of the best in Southwest - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Uncommon Pizza

$$ Fodor's Choice

This pizza place opened in the area in 2022, features a popular bar, and has a casual vibe. There's an impressive selection of appetizers like nachos and wings as well as a good array of pizzas, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and subs.

401 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy., Bethel, AK, USA
907-543–1307
Known For
  • Homemade ice cream and pizza dough
  • Satisfying pizzas, burgers, and cheesesteaks
  • Can be loud and packed sometimes

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Baba Pizza and Subs

$$

In the local debate over who makes the best pizza in town, Baba regularly lands on top. It offers satisfying and filling American food like calzones, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and milkshakes. Delivery service is available.

Fili's Pizza

$$$

Drop by this casual place for pizza, burgers, pastas, salads, and even fish-and-chips. You can choose from a nice selection of beer and wine along with an ample menu that includes calzones and jumbo wings. It has tables and bar space for dining in, or you can order for pickup, and it's open late.

110 Osage St., Bethel, AK, 99559, USA
907-543–7010
Known For
  • Poke bowls, shrimp tacos, and other seafood dishes
  • Famed Fili's Mistake pie
  • Chicken wings for groups of all sizes
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. No lunch

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Hawaiian BBQ

$$

This reliable spot for tasty Hawaiian barbecue also serves plenty of pork and other meaty fare, plus Chinese, Korean, and fusion dishes. Breakfast is served all day, and delivery is available.

431 Ridgecrest Dr., Bethel, AK, USA
907-543–5551
Known For
  • Spam musubi sandwiches and soft-tofu soup
  • Hawaiian bento boxes
  • Hearty loco moco
Restaurant Details
Closed Tues.

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Red Basket

$$

Located next to the Long House Hotel, Red Basket offers a varied menu with entrees ranging from Mongolian beef, yakisoba, spaghetti and meatballs, and fettuccine Alfredo to king crab, pancakes, omelets, burgers, and club sandwiches.

751 3rd Ave., Bethel, AK, USA
907-543–7001
Known For
  • Eclectic menu with something for everyone
  • Opens early and stays open late
  • Traditional American-style breakfast
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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Snack Shack

$$

This longtime Chinese and American restaurant is known for its rice and noodle dishes. Look for udon and egg foo young, along with fried food baskets, sandwiches, and family dinner specials like burger packs that include four burgers with fries and soda.

520 3rd Ave., Bethel, AK, USA
907-543–2218
Known For
  • Family-friendly burger packs
  • Well-prepared Chinese dishes
  • Big portions
Restaurant Details
Closed Sat.

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Tundra Restaurant

$$

A longstanding Bethel eatery, Tundra focuses on Chinese, Korean, and American food. Choose from a range of rice and noodles dishes or mix it up with bento boxes and lunch or dinner combos.

473 Ridgecrest Dr., Bethel, AK, USA
543–5005
Known For
  • Bento boxes and lunch specials
  • Popular Chinese dishes
  • Reasonable prices
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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