5 Best Restaurants in The Bush, Alaska

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Dining options are few when traveling around Alaska's Bush; smaller communities may have one or two eateries, if any at all. On the bright side, you won't need to worry about reservations. If they're open, they'll let you in, and you'll likely be surprised at the variety available: in addition to Alaskan seafood, game, and locally grown vegetables, Mexican and Asian fare are standard, even in the state's remotest corners. Usually Bush restaurants will feature two or three different cuisines. All food prices, including at grocery shops, reflect large transportation charges, so be prepared to pay more than you would back home or even in Anchorage.

Osaka Restaurant

$$$ Fodor's Choice

This cozy, bright Japanese and American eatery offers sushi rolls, fried rice dishes, tempura, udon, bento boxes, burgers, sandwiches, and more, as well as fillings breakfasts. It opens early and closes late.

980 Stevenson St., Barrow, AK, USA
907-852–4200
Known For
  • Cozy, thoughtful dining decor
  • Great selection of creative sushi rolls
  • Plenty of warming dishes like udon and bibimbap

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Pingo Bakery-Seafood House

$$ Fodor's Choice

Open early for breakfast and into the afternoon, Pingo serves up freshly made bread and fresh seafood meals Wednesday through Sunday. The menu changes daily, with items like seafood omelets, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos often making an appearance, along with sandwiches, soups, noodles, and pizza, plus an assortment of fresh pastries. They have gluten-free items on the menu, and can also cater to special diets.

Chart Room

$$$$

By far the fanciest restaurant in Unalaska, the Chart Room offers classic fine dining and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Margaret Bay. On most nights it's not difficult to grab a table, though it pays to make a reservation for the famous Wednesday night seafood buffet or the Sunday brunch buffet. The regular menu offers some interesting fish and crab creations, along with such standard fare as halibut and chips with delicious homemade tartar sauce.

498 Salmon Way, Dutch Harbor, AK, 99692, USA
907-581–7120
Known For
  • Wednesday seafood buffet
  • Incredible views when the weather's clear
  • King crab entrées
Restaurant Details
No lunch weekdays

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Husky Restaurant

$$

This American and Asian spot offers everything from tempura, burgers, steak, and deep-fried halibut and shrimp to fried rice, noodle dishes, and Japanese and Chinese favorites like teriyaki chicken and kung pao beef.

235 Front St., Nome, AK, 99762, USA
907-443–1300
Known For
  • Japanese dishes
  • Crab rangoon
  • Economical prices for Nome

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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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