Alaska Excursions

Alaska Excursions

Wide range of glorious day trips throughout Southcentral Alaska.

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Brett Knipmeyer, owner/chef of Kinley's Restaurant, serves up a glass of wine to go with the calamari appetizer at the restaurants bar on Friday February 12, 2011. Hugh Gren and Amy Koehn enjoy appetizers at the bar.

Alaska celebrated its 50th anniversary of statehood in 2009, a milestone that commemorated a history fraught with fierce independence, literally earth-shaking events and a steady stream of adventurous folks looking to make their mark on the Last Frontier.

Alaska's restaurants

Alaska's restaurants

Where to dine in Anchorage, Mat-Su, the Kenai Peninsula and beyond.

ANCHORAGE AREA

Bombay Deluxe

555 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage

11823 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River

277-1200 (Anchorage/Eagle River)

bombaydeluxe.com | Foodontheway.com The finest Indian cuisine in Alaska is served here.

Chair 5

5 Lindblad Ave., Girdwood

(in the new Girdwood Town Square)

907-783-2500 | chairfive.com

Where "the road goes on forever and the party never ends," Chair 5 is the home of Alaska's original "deep dish square pizza."

Club Paris

417 W. 5th Avenue

907-277-6332

clubparisrestaurant.com

"Alaska's Premier Steakhouse - Home of the 4" thick Filet Mignon!"

Greek Corner

201 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

907-276-2820

A midtown delight. The best Greek recipes in town!

Jens' Restaurant

701 W. 36th Ave.

907-561-5367 | jensrestaurant.com

The Midtown restaurant's strip-mall location doesn't do justice to the excellent food from one of Anchorage's most popular chefs. The dinner menu changes regularly to take advantage of fresh produce and seafood.

Kinley's Restaurant & Bar

3230 Old Seward Highway

907-644-8953 | kinleysrestaurant.com

Enjoy Alaska favorites with a twist -- pan- seared scallops and almond-crusted halibut are on the menu.

La Mex

2550 Spenard Road | 907-274-7511

8330 King St. |907-344-6399

homeofthegrande.com

With the slogan "The Original Home of the Grande," La Mex is celebrating 40 years of serving an array of specialty margaritas and authentic Mexican food in Alaska.

Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria

3300 Old Seward Highway

907-258-2537

Moosestooth.net

For many locals, this is the place for beer and pizza. Choose from a wide variety of locally brewed beers and dozens of innovative pies.

Sacks Cafe

328 G St.

907-276-3546

www.sackscafe.com

The warm and inviting restaurant features "new Alaskan cuisine" including plenty of fresh seafood. The menu changes daily, but favorites include fresh salmon tempura roll and New Zealand rack of lamb.

Sea Galley

4101 Credit Union Drive

907-563-3520

Anchorage's Midtown seafood spot, the Sea Galley provides a large selection of deliciously prepared fish, crab, lobster and more, plus a big selection of desserts.

Snow City Cafe

1034 W. 4th Ave.

907-272-2489

www.snowcitycafe.com

Early in the day you'll probably have to wait for a table, but the breakfast is worth the delay. And breakfast is served all day, so if you get a late start, it's OK. The food is creative, with many vegetarian options and sandwiches. The restaurant closes at 3 p.m. weekdays and 4 p.m. weekends.

Spenard Roadhouse

1049 W. Northern Lights Blvd.

907-770-7623

spenardroadhouse.com

Enjoy pizzas, burgers and other comfort food.

Subway of Alaska

30 Locations in Anchorage, Eagle River and the Mat-Su Valley

Open weekdays 7 a.m. at most locations

subwayak.com

Village Inn

1130 E. Northern Lights Blvd., 907-279-6012

4403 Spenard Road, 907-243-6009

720 W. Dimond Blvd., 907-344-0010

www.villageinn.com

Great-tasting food and extra-friendly service in a clean and comfortable family environment. c

MAT-SU

RW's Hamburger House

Mile 2.2 Palmer/Wasilla Hwy.

907-746-3266 or 907-357-3265

Voted No. 1 Burger five years in a row! RW's Hamburger House features juicy burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, deep fried halibut, delicious milk shakes and more. Dine in, take out and delivery to Palmer and Wasilla.

Turkey Red

550 South Alaska Street, Suite 100, Palmer

907-746-5544

turkeyredak.com

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Turkey Red is your place for hearty, wholesome food served in a lively and comfortable atmosphere.

KENAI PENINSULA

Buckets Sports Grill

43960 Sterling Highway, Soldotna

907-262-7220

www.bucketssportsgrill.com

Comfortable family dining, including burgers, steaks, breakfast, seafood, appetizers, beer and food to go. Nine wide screen TVs to view your favorite sporting event with a personal sound box at each table.

Mykel's Restaurant

35041 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna

907-262-4305

www.mykels.com

The locals' favorite place to gather! Alaska seafood and choice steaks with fantastic sauces, praiseworthy wine list, full bar, and local brews on tap. Located inside the Soldotna Inn. More than 30 years of friendly service!

St. Elias Brewing Co.

434 Sharkathmi Ave., Soldotna

907-260-7837

www.steliasbrewingco.com.

St. Elias specializes in rustic stone-fired pizzas, gourmet salads, desserts, and up to 10 styles of ale on tap. All ales are brewed on site.

Yukon Bar

4th & Washington Sts., Seward

907-224-3065

Music all summer long!

FARTHER AFIELD

Denali Park Salmon Bake

Mile 238.5 Parks Highway

907-683-2733

www.denaliparksalmonbake.com

Conveniently located off the highway near the Denali National Park entrance, the Denali Park Salmon Bake is famous not only for signature Alaskan seafood, but also forsteaks, burgers, and salads.

Turtle Club

2098 Old Steese Highway, Fairbanks

907- 457-3883

www.alaskanturtle.com

Serving seafood and prime rib that can't be beat. Award-winning food within an atmosphere of elegance.

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