Fairbanks' Restaurants
Excuse our bias, but we have not included in our database
any "fast food" restaurants, though we certainly have some!
Those with a star (
¯)
are considered "downtown."
Alaska Salmon Bake
Located at Pioneer Park (formerly Alaskaland), they offer
All-you-can-eat Prime Rib, grilled Alaska Salmon, deep fried Alaska
Halibut and Cod. Included is a salad bar, baked beans, fresh made rolls,
beverages and dessert. All the food is made fresh. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m.
(no lunches except for special occasions like Fathers' Day, Fourth of
July, etc.)
Mid-June to Sept. only, for $28. For more information, call
(907) 452-7274.
Bear 'n' Seal Grill¯
Located in the Westmark Hotel, of Noble Street. (907) 459-7725. Seafood
available.
Bobby's¯
Located across the road from the News-Miner, and on your left as you head
toward the Borough Building. They do not open until 5:30 p.m., serving
appetizers, dinner, Greek choices, etc. One of the few restaurants with a
smoking section left (we are told it is well separated from the
non-smoking area).
♫Cafe
Alex¯
310 1st. Avenue, Ed Wyrick playing American Standards on the piano Tues-Sat.
5-9 p.m. (907) 452-2539
The Castle
This tall castle-like structure on Airport Way to the west
of Fred Meyers was constructed in the early 1960's and modeled after the
historic castles of Switzerland. It is no longer in business, but because of
its historic value, we are leaving mention of it here, in case you see it
and wonder. In its heyday, it featured fine dining with char-broiled steaks,
Alaskan seafood, etc. Cocktail lounge, dance floor, and excellent food, but
they did not open until 4 p.m. so you could not plan on lunch there. Live
dance music was featured on weekends.
The dining hall at the Chatanika Gold Camp serves lunch and dinner 6
days a week (closed Mondays) with daily specials like including clams,
calamari, and prawns. Sunday brunch is served from 10-3 year 'round and
include homemade waffles, eggs benedict, reindeer sausage, ham, muffins
and desserts. Continental breakfasts for large groups may be arranged. The
restaurant is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday brunch buffet is from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Chatanika Gold Camp is located at mile 28 on the old
Steese Hwy. From Fairbanks take the Steese highway #2 north to Fox, turn
right at weigh station on to the old Steese Highway #6 and continue north
to Chatanika.
Co-Op Diner¯
This historic 50's style restaurant on 535 2nd Avenue is in
the Co-op Plaza, a building that used to house the Empress Theatre. The balcony from the
old theater can still be seen above from the dining area. The layout of
the restaurant has not changed much since the 50's. The main difference is
the new management which translates to better service. The menu is
entertaining in itself - with such items as the Jr. Pipeline (regular hot
dog with potato chips on the Baby Bear's menu), Moose Nuggets (aka
chicken), and American Tires (aka onion rings). That last is a "tip of the
hat" to one of the companies who helped "bring back the historic Co-Op
Diner." There are 7 listed on the back of the menu and locals enjoy
hunting for the food items named after each. (907) 474-DINE(3463).
The Diner¯
The "working man's restaurant" specializing in hearty fare. Located across
the Cushman Street Bridge and around the corner at 244 Illinois St., (907)
451-0613
Elf's Den
This excellent restaurant is located in North
Pole, 20 miles southeast of Fairbanks (right on the Richardson Highway, just
south of the overpass). Stu Rothman, long-time editor of the "Fairbanks"
magazine, recommends their broasted chicken, Beef Wellington &
Tourenados.
♫El
Mariachi¯
541 3rd. Avenue, Salsa Music on Fridays at 7 p.m. (907) 457-2698.
Ester Gold Camp
(Cripple Creek Dining Room)
Located in the hotel at Ester. Rustic Alaskan ambience and an Alaskan Buffet,
with "All You Can Eat" Crab. Check out our link to find out more
about their shows, menu and prices, and the historic Malemute Saloon.
The Fudge Pot¯
Not exactly a full service restaurant, but oh, what delicious homemade
fudge! 515 1st Avenue, (907) 456-3834.
Gambardellas Pasta Bella¯
Located at 706 2nd Ave, they are an excellent Italian restaurant. The
web site for Gambardella's Pasta Bella is
http://www.gambardellas.com.
Geraldo's Restaurant
American and Italian dining, with a definite emphasis on garlic. Now serving
hand tossed "gourmet" pizza. They are located on College Road, the east end, in
the area known as Lemeta (look for residential streets with feminine
names
The Hide Away¯
Wickersham & 2nd., (907) 452-2501.
The Hilltop Cafe
Located on the Elliot Highway, about 20 miles north of Fox, this cafe enjoys an
excellent reputation for good home cooking and they are famous for the size of their
pieces of home-made pie. In fact, all food servings are generous, as they cater to
truckers - there is even a table permanently reserved for them!
Hot Licks
Located on College Rd. in a peach and purple building directly across from
Beaver Sports., near Campus Corner (which is at College Rd. and University Avenue), they
specialize in home-made ice cream treats.
Their summer hours are noon to 11p.m. Extremely popular in summer, they are not
open in the winter, as they have no indoor seating, but they make and sell ice cream cakes
year round. Call them at 479-7813, or fax them at 474 4977. They also sell their
homemade ice cream in 3 gal tubs. The owner can be reached by pager at 496-1656.
Hot Tamale¯
112 N. Turner, (907) 457-8350.
Home Town Restaurant
This excellent family-style restaurant is located at 2223 S. Cushman, right
next to the motel, just across the parking lot. All meals are served, with hours 6 a.m. to
9 p.m. We will be putting a link here with their menu as soon as we get a chance.
♫Howling Dog Saloon
At the junction of the Elliot and Steese Highways, in Fox, about eleven miles
north of town, it has been labeled "unassuming, untouristy, unpretentious and
fun". The restaurant is open April through October with live music
and dancing Thur, Fri, Sat, & Sun. You can play volleyball under the
midnight sun here. Opens at 4 p.m. seven days a week at 11 mile Steese Highway. The Fox Roadhouse is right across the street. Call (907) 457-8780
or email
info@howlingdogsaloon.com for more
information.
Iris Cafe & Saloon¯
900 Noble Street, (907) 455-4747.
L'Assiette de Pomegranate¯
414 2nd. Ave., 451-4747.
♫Lavelle's
Bistro¯
Springhill Suites, (907) 450-0555.
Mama C's
Moose Creek Kitchen
This family-run café is just a half hour drive from Fairbanks,
near Eielson Air Force Base, to whose servicemen they cater.
Owned by retired airman John Catiller and his wife Georgette,
the restaurant was planned to supply everything servicemen look
for in a restaurant. The restaurant, which specializes in fried
chicken and grilled steaks and burgers, is open daily except
Monday and Tuesday. For children, they have a Disney corner with
a VCR and hundreds of movies.
Hours vary, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
on Wednesday and Thursday, with an extra hour before closing on
Friday. Weekends, Sunday the hours are 9 to 9, staying open the
extra hour on Saturday. They also deliver in Moose Creek and
Eielson. Locate them by following signs to Moose Creek (between
North Pole and Eielson) and find them at 3614 Old Richardson
Highway, just outside the Eielson gate. (907) 490-0145.
♫McCafferty's¯
Not a full service restaurant, but Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.
they feature music from Sandcastle and Jubilation. 408 Cushman St., (907)
456-6853.
♫Miners Restaurant & Saloon¯
A restaurant with bar in a separate room. Very comfortable booths and good food (try their breakfasts!). Live music by Larry Raines on Fridays and
Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., featuring both rock and country. On North Cushman Street between the bridge and the News-Miner. (907) 451-0374
(phone book says 456-2499, at 126 N. Turner St. !)
Myong's Teriyaki¯
402 5th Ave., (907) 452-5560. Across from the Music Mart on Noble Street.
Myong makes her own delicious salad dressing and teriyaki sauces.
Oriental House¯
1101 Noble St., (907) 456-11172.
Pike's Landing
This is a large and hugely popular bar/restaurant serving good light meals and
cocktails on a sun deck overlooking the Chena River. Located near the Airport at 4.5 mile,
Airport Road (just the town side of the Dale Road turnoff on the way to the Riverboat
Discovery). They feature a sports lounge, formal dining room, and patio dining on a dock
overlooking the Chena River. Sunday buffet offered as well. Call 479-7113 for more
information, or check out their website.
Pump House
The Pump House, as it stands now, was reconstructed in the spring of 1978.
It is located at 1.3 Chena Pump Road. The restaurant, in its
historic building (notes on the walls explain
it) draws in tourists for surf'n'turf dinners or "the farthest north oyster bar in
North America", while a young crowd packs their bar at night. Their Sunday brunch is
also very popular. Be prepared to pay for what you get. For information: (907) 479-8452.
Regency¯
95 10th Avenue, in the Regency Hotel (907) 452-3200.
Soapy Smith's¯
543 2nd Avenue, (907) 451-8380
Sourdough Sam's Restaurant
This very popular restaurant is located on University Avenue, right next door to the University Baptist Church. There
is a deck for outside meals, and they feature good family fare, with a
slightly 50's atmosphere.
Souvlaki
Recently moved to 310 First Avenue (they used to be by the Railroad Depot). Good
value East Mediterranean dishes including spinach pie and other vegetarian options. They
have been expanding their menu recently and carry a wide variety of sandwiches, tacos, souvlaki,
Greek, seafood and other salads, and lots of desserts. The souvlaki comes in
three levels of spiciness to suit anyone. There are daily specials, and
they also have an outlet at the Pioneer Park. Several small private
dining rooms are also available. Summer hours are 10 to 9 Monday - Friday, 10 to 6
Saturday. (Closed Sunday) For information: 452-5393.
Thai House¯
526 5th Avenue, (907) 452-6123.
♫Two
Street Station¯
535 2nd. Avenue, (907) 456-6242.
Two Rivers Lodge
At 16 mile Chena Hot Springs Rd, it is a way out of town, but worth the drive
on Chena Hot Springs Road (assuming no construction projects!) They claim "Unrivaled
service, quality and ambiance", and here are a few things advertised on their
web site.
