Treat yourself to a hearty Alaskan experience, even at the dinner table. Cold-water seafood is the culinary specialty of Alaskan cuisine, so a visit to the Great Land is not complete without at least one salmon-bake dinner. You might even develop a taste for reindeer sausage or moose stew.
RESTAURANTS BY LOCATION
Jen's Restaurant
Considered one of the city's finest restaurants, the cozy, bistro-style spot has a split personality. Danish by day and international by night, it includes a casual tapas bar and an eclectic menu that changes monthly. Offerings rely heavily on local ingredients and flavors, prepared with a twist by the talented chef. Works by local artists line the walls, and a casual section is home to a stool bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine from an extensive wine list. On-site parking available. Reservations are suggested.
Located in the heart of a south side Anchorage business park is this little strip mall eatery with an upbeat and contemporary decor. The menu offers a wide variety of items to suit all tastes with cooking styles that defy classification. Fresh seafood, assorted meat dishes, pastas and thin crust pizzas are offered, all oozing with flavor and a creative bent. Lunch menus offer an additional selection of sandwiches. The wine list focuses mainly on western U.S. product. Reservations suggested.
Directions: SR 1 (Seward Hwy), exit Huffman Rd, just w, then just n. 1320 Huffman Park Dr
You're bound to have fun at the Silverbow. The restored historical structure sports funky decor, and kids are encouraged to color on the table covers. Classic and golden oldies films are shown two nights a week. Before showtime, stop in to the adjacent New York-style bakery and grab one of the sinful desserts to enjoy during the movie.
An upscale setting in the Westmark Hotel sets the stage for artful presentations of such regional delicacies as salmon, halibut, prawns and crab. A large wall painting in the dining room depicts the gold rush, and servers are attentive.
The casual third floor restaurant commands a magnificent view of Ketchikan harbor and features a variety of locally caught seafood including salmon and clams.
Perched 130 feet above Creek Street and high above the busy cruise ship harbor is the Westcoast Cape Fox Lodge and its reputable dining room, Heen Kahidi--meaning "house by the creek." This place is legendary for celebrating special events. Local seafood anchors the menu, which also includes aged beef, chicken and pasta. Spectacular views of the harbor are framed by pine boughs just outside the windows.
