Must-see restaurants in Juneau

  • Pel'Meni

    Juneau

    Juneau was never part of Russia's Alaskan empire, but that hasn't stopped the city succumbing to a silent invasion of pelmeni (homemade Russian dumplings)…

  • Rookery

    Juneau

    A brilliant combo of laid-back coffee shop by day and hip bistro by night, the Rookery serves Portland, OR's Stumptown coffee and original breakfasts,…

  • Saffron

    Juneau

    Juneau flirts with nuevo Indian food at Saffron and the results are commendable. There are plenty of delicate breads to go with the aromatic curries with…

  • Island Pub

    Juneau

    This local fave about which they rave is across the channel from Juneau proper. It's a relaxing, unhurried place with a wooden Wild West facade that…

  • In Bocca Al Lupo

    Juneau

    Another step on Juneau's stairway to culinary heaven is this hip new Italian place whose dark (surely temporary) facade hides a beautiful streamlined…

  • Tracy's King Crab Shack

    Juneau

    The best of the food shacks along the cruise-ship berths is Tracy’s. On a boardwalk surrounded by a beer shack and a gift shop, she serves up outstanding…

  • Salt

    Juneau

    Newish Salt is run by Tracy of Tracy's King Crab Shack and the dedication is evident as soon as you walk in. High-quality, creative Alaskan cuisine is the…

  • El Sombrero

    Juneau

    Sombrero is practically the only city-center joint that’s not packed out when there are five cruise ships in town. But shhh, this is a dearly beloved…

  • Rainbow Foods

    Juneau

    Ironically juxtaposed right next door to the dig-and-drill politicians in the state capitol is this natural-food store, a hangout for liberals and…

  • Rockwell

    Juneau

    Rather dingy looking from the outside, but surprisingly hip within, Rockwell pulls in all sorts for (late) breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu appears…

  • Timberline Bar & Grill

    Juneau

    The top station of the Mt Roberts Tramway supports this large restaurant which, not surprisingly, sports the best views in town. Highlights include the…

  • Sandpiper

    Juneau

    If you conducted a local opinion poll, the Sandpiper could well register as Juneau’s best breakfast. Skip the eggs and try one of the Belgian waffles,…

  • Hangar on the Wharf

    Juneau

    Housed in Merchant’s Wharf (also called Fisherman's Wharf), a renovated floatplane hangar that sits on pilings above Juneau’s waterfront, the Hangar is…

  • Hot Bite

    Juneau

    The best milkshakes and burgers in Juneau are in Auke Bay Harbor. Hot Bite is housed in the one-time ticket office of Pan American Airways and has seating…

  • Douglas Café

    Juneau

    This casual eatery (one of two restaurants on Douglas Island) serves up 15 different types of burgers, including a Boring Burger. But if it’s dinner, skip…

  • GonZo AK

    Juneau

    The former South East Waffle Co still does waffles at its Auke Bay cafe despite the name change. Try 'em with blueberries, eggs, cinnamon or even salmon.