Restaurants in Fairbanks

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BEST Food in Fairbanks, Alaska! I recently dined at Jazz Bistro On 4th and was blown away by the experience! Chef Tony is absolutely fabulous, and his culinary skills are exceptional. Every dish was a delightful surprise, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a special night out. I can’t recommend Jazz Bistro enough — a true gem in Fairbanks.”

“Just enjoyed the Nutella & banana & cheesecake and blueberries crepes! So fresh and delish!! Highly recommend”

“The best food by the best people. Thank you for always satisfying every craving, lunch and treating us like family. 10/10 would come back to Alaska for this food ❤️”

“The customer service was excellent, the food was well reasonably priced and there was something for everyone. The food was really great and it came out to the table quickly. When we came in, the owner greeted us and opened the doors for my elderly grandmother. 10/10 would eat here again. I’m telling all my friends to drop by and get something here now on.”

“Fantastic food and friendly service! If I end up back in Alaska in the future, we will definitely be back. Yum!”

“Amazing food & coffee. Staff were so sweet. Sad to be leaving Fairbanks and not being able to come to this gem anymore! Any time I find myself in Fairbanks, I'll be back!”

“I'm not one for spicy food but I had their red curry, which he said was medium heat, was the most delicious curry I have ever had. 10/10 will order it again.”

“The best burger in town is at a Korean restaurant. Gotta try the KC burger!!”

“Absolutely wonderful experience!! Food was so incredibly good- so fresh and delicious! Service was on par! Very friendly and welcoming! We loved every bit of our meal and time at Soba. 100% recommend!!”

“This has become our favorite spot in town. The best pizza, salad, and people.”

“My previous experience with Thai was a disappointment. This place changed my mind. Everything was so good and the atmosphere vibe added to the experience. Thank you”

“Blue Roof is our Saturday spot. Literally, every Saturday because the burgers are the best in town, and the fries are the eighth wonder of the world! YUM.”

“Delicious food and will keep us coming back again and again. Thank you!”

“We visited on a whim and despite it being packed and busy, we were seated promptly and received wonderful service. The food was very delicious as well.”

“We placed a large order of burritos and bagel sandwiches for an 8AM pick-up. Taylor B and Emily did a great job preparing the order and had phenomenal customer service! Nice work Summit!!”

“Watching the guys cook is a blast! The restaurant is clean, the service is attentive, and your dinner comes with a show as it's cooked.

This place is great for business meetings, graduations, anniversaries and important events like that, but if you're feeling fancy for just a normal meal you can also come here.”

“I’d never tried this place, though heard of it on multiple occasions. Tonight I placed an order through DoorDash, for jerk chicken, baked mac n cheese, and cabbage. Right away the owner (I assume?) called and let me know the jerk chicken available was just a few pieces and there were dry. He offered me to supplement it for a new protein. I picked opted for fried chicken. So right away, customer service is on point. 10/10 The food arrived and I can tell you this is my new favorite spot. The cabbage was something from a dream, as was the chicken. I haven’t tried the other stuff yet, but will shortly. Though I’m the only one in my family who likes spicy food, you can bet I’ll be going there regardless. WOW!!”

“Great sushi and service here, easy dinner out. Plus they stay open a little later than other Fairbanks spots.

Also have a lunch special menu from 12 to 2 M - F, photo attached”

“the staff was very friendly and helpful, the food was excellent and I love the intimate atmosphere. overall amazing experience”

“THE local hangout in Fairbanks; the cool place local Alaskans want to be for after work beer or to show off to visiting friends and family; the kind of “chill” place that is cool with the younger crowd but comfortable for the older crowd.
Variety of food trucks visit to get your grub on and the beer is first rate.
I don’t know if it would add or detract from HooDoos to have a full pub/tavern kitchen and paved parking lot, so I also don’t know if that’s what is missing…or perhaps it’s just right!”

“Can't comment on the food but Alexandra the bartender absolutely made the last night of our hard earned vacation worth it. It was undoubtedly busy, but she was hustling with CVS receipt long tickets, handling the bar and two restaurants by her self. To the management, you needs a barback. Several tables were upset with service but as far as I could tell it was a staffing issue, not the employees themselves. Thank you for a fine farewell from Alaska!”

“First time trying the fruit crepes today and it is sooooo delicious. I highly recommend trying them out. I order the beef lo-mein and keep seeing the crepes but always scared to try them. So glad I bought it ate half and can eat the other half later. 5 star from me.”

“OK. This might be a little long/different type post from me but I want to give a big plus to a waitress. We were in Fairbanks Alaska at The Pump House. We were taken care of by not just a good, not a great but my all time best server I have ever had. Her name is Jenna. I want to say that she is my all time best and favorite waitress in my 77 years of being. The food and ambiance were also good. But Jenna was fantastic Thank you Jenna”

“Easy parking in very large non paved lot. Zero wait with reservations. Quiet and relaxed cozy atmosphere. Emily was our wait person and was amazing! Very attentive, friendly, and personable. Checked on us frequently and was a pleasure to chat with. Menu selection was extensive. Salad bar was average in selections but well tended to and everything available was very fresh and tasty. Pricing was, IMO quite high but considering our location in the interior of Alaska not unexpected. Overall the quality of our meals were good but not equal to the prices. Considering the limited “fine dining” options in Fairbanks I consider this restaurant a win and definitely worth a visit.”

“Over the last few weeks I have thoroughly enjoyed investigating the menus at the Princess Hotel, but I owe you all an apology for taking so long to make a post about it. You have about one month until they close for the season and you need to put them into your regular rotation.

I have eaten twice at the Edgewater, once at Trackers, and last night out on the deck.

I have had the gnocchi twice because it is so good, a chicken sandwich, and halibut with a curry coconut sauce. And every time except for my lunch visit I have gotten the rosemary rolls - I am going to have withdrawals from those this winter - amazing!!

They maintain a large garden behind the restaurant - more on that in a minute - and the the menu features the garden including fresh salads. Last night we had a kale salad with sesame dressing that I will be back for. I have topped off a few of the meals with their amazing blueberry Baked Alaska. Share it as it is a large portion! Or don't share it because it is so good!

Oh, and the garden? Last night we planned to get there early for dinner so as to take a stroll. We went from the parking lot back out towards the road and then into the trails on the property. We went all the way around the back, which included a wonderful little tour of the beautiful garden plots, a good way to work up both an appetite and an appreciation of the freshness to come.

The chef, Christopher, is so enthusiastic about what he has done there with the menu this summer. Bonus if you get to chat with him for a few minutes. His joy in what he does is reflected in all of the amazing waitstaff that I have had in my visits. I now have to figure out how to fit a few more dinners into my budget before they close in mid September.”

“Great buffet breakfast, plenty of choices. Reindeer sausage is on the menu, really tasty. They seat you. Located inside the Westmark hotel. We had super good service. The waitress(SHOUT OUT) was very informative, a wealth of info. She was glad to see us when said we were from Maryland. She was born in Maryland.”

“Good food and service.It’s really good.”

“I went there for breakfast and enjoyed avocado toast that I had special ordered. It came out exactly as I asked for.The hard-working server was very pleasant in spite of it being quite busy.”

“Super yummy tacos!! Great service!!!”

“Delicious food, prepared fresh.”

“Had excellent meals and plenty.
Service was great. My wife had left her bag an the staff placed it in a safe place until she retrieved it. This was very much appreciated.
Thanks again”

“the food is always good but heaven forbid you want any salad dressing with your salad.... wife and I have ordered salads several times from them request dressing each time and it never comes... aside from that great place good food and fast service just no dressing with your salads”

“Best gyros in town! The only downside is that they're only open during the summer. I always get the classic OG with an extra taz sauce on the side but there's no way to go wrong here.”

“One of our favorite places in the area. It became our tradition to stop in every weekend and grab breakfast and a great. The ube treats were my favorite, can't wait to come back!
ALSO TRY THE ORANGE CARDAMOM ”

“This was a stop on our trip to the arctic. I am not going to be negative on a review for a restaurant like this one. There are many folks thankful that it is there. It has a lot to offer from a meal to gas and maybe a souvenir. Truckers appreciate the location and a chance for a break from the road.”

“Not just for coffee. Great place to stop for a bite to eat. Hot soup, large selection of pizza. Cold sandwiches and plenty options for your sweet tooth.”

“Early Bird food/service is fantastic! never disappointed! especially the service they provide! I've tried pretty much everything and has always been very delicious every time. 🤘”

“It's been a while since I've been back here, and that's a shame, but with 23 Thai restaurants in the Fairbanks area, I try to vary it some. Going back today reminded me how consistently good they are with their dishes, and how they make the best tom yum I have had (I'm keeping track with a spreadsheet). Going there today was a good reminder that I need to go back far more frequently than I do. The atmosphere inside is more utilitarian than aesthetically designed , but they know what they are doing when it comes to making food. My only complaint is the use of Styrofoam and plastic to-go containers making direct contact with hot food in takeout. We would prefer paper-based containers, or a parchment paper barrier to minimize contact with the plastic.”

“Our favorite place in town. Always super friendly and fast service.”

“Best restaurant in Fairbanks.”

“Excellent cup of coffee. very relaxing environment.”

“The green curry and fried rice were amazing! The setting surprised us, the restaurant is a walk up window in a bar. They did have tables off to the side where you could eat. Nice people and good food. I’d go back!”

“Excellent curry noodle soup!”

“The foods great! Highly recommend!”

“Best BBQ in town! The pork belly is my absolute favorite thing on the menu, but everything I've had has been phenomenal. The chili mac and the meatloaf I've only gotten to try recently, but I think these are going to be contenders for the top spot!”

“Brewster's for another Win, family visiting from Texas just got off denali train at 8pm went to Brewster with out calling ahead all 8 of us were seated and fed delicious food - they just loved the halibut - Thanks keep up good stuff”

“The atmosphere is great with the bubble wall and player piano, etc. The bathrooms are clean. The seating is comfortable and adjustable. We have come here many many times since they opened. They had been our favorite sushi place in town. Toyko Express was another favorite before they sadly closed. However, our last two experiences were not the best, and we will be giving our future business to others: Ninja, Aijimi, Irashai, Seoul Gate...and so many more options in our little town! We are going to have a great time not returning here, so good luck, Kanpai.”

“Great service. Great food. Friendly staff. Checks all the boxes.”

“Mocha Moose Express is seriously my most favorite hut in Fairbanks 🫎😭💕☕️ I’m so happy they now have 2 locations! 🤗 The baristas are always so friendly + personable, the food + drinks are always spot on, and the possibilities for drink combos are endless! I always have to look on Mocha Moose Express’ page/stories for drink ideas, because they can make pretty much anything you want 🤪🤗💕 HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone looking for a yummy pick-me-up! ⭐️”

“Small mom and pop café..food is good and the service is also good..we had the eggs Benedict and it was excellent..I am a chef by trade and these eggs were really good..”

“Best coffee shop in Fairbanks hands down. I have 4 gift cards in my wallet to other places around town and never use them because backwoods coffee is perfect every single time. I order a 16oz white mocha, half sweet, extra shot everywhere I go and backwoods tastes the best!! Most coffee shops in town are entirely too sweet. Glad they have two locations now 😀”

“Not only is the food amazing but the service is as well. The employees are very caring and sweet, I go there whenever I can and i always feel welcomed. 100% go there and try the food!”

“smells bad. mean people. 0/5”

“Absolutely amazing staff and always good food! 10 outta 10 would recommend any time!”

“Delicious dogs, excellent service, and terrific view.”

“What an awesome experience! We sat at the bar and met the owner/bartender/chef Larry. We each had a couple of cocktails and deviled eggs, which were amazing. We met some locals as well and all the food looked great. Thanks you Larry and locals for a great time”

“Thank you Lulu’s for supporting local teachers and their classrooms with your monthly specials! With your help I will be able to take my class on field trips this May without having to ask for extra funds from families. Our school is closing this year, so it will be great to be able to give my students some amazing memories. Thank you for your support! Also, the coffee and bagels are the best!”

“One of our favorite places. Very good food, friendly wait staff . The music sucks though.”

“Great dive bar that has events every single night of the week. Drink specials keep the party going and the music is non stop. Come out and support The Cabin!”

“Batter & Crumb is an amazing bakery. I reached out to have my wedding cake made here and had such a wonderful experience! The owner has the best customer service, she listened and was proactive in helping me create my dream cake. She did such a fantastic job and it was absolutely delicious!! 10/10”

“My mom and I would fly into Fairbanks from South Florida again to enjoy this cafe’s food, drink and desserts (and not to mention the incredible customer service). One morning I was having a rough start, I went here for the first time and my cloud was lifted! Such a refreshing place to sit at or get to go”

“A great place for a drink with an awesome outside space.”

“Always a great meal, skillfully prepared. Helpful, friendly staff.

Vegetarian options: The staff takes care and puts a lot of effort into keeping vegetarian items clear of the meat.”

“food was great at Wasilla store. refreshingly different pizza. worth a try.”

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

“Wow!! The Chicken Cupbob was PHENOMENALLY DELICIOUS!! The portions were definitely a Large 😋 I highly recommend this place TEN HUGE ⭐️’s!!!”

“best donuts! had the bacon maple bar paired with freshly brewed cappuccino, awesome!!! come early though because they sell out quick! I highly recommend and support mom and pop local businesses!”

“Excellent customer service and friendly. Randy prepared our burgers and pulled pork sandwich this evening and we were very pleased. Large burger and more than enough fries! Very fresh buns.”

“Absolutely love Grinders! The team is always so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely accommodating — no matter how busy they are. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure my order is just the way I like it. The kindness and positive energy they serve with my drink and breakfast is what keeps me coming back. Truly one of my favorite local spots!”

“Fast service with quality tasting food. I love coming here for a fast pickup to eat at home on those long days. My go to is a chicken yellow curry🤤. Portion sizes are great!”

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

“Coffee flavor was great… unfortunately it was not a hot temperature.. but service was great.. coffee flavor great… (got the drunken pumpkin) burrito was pretty good”

“A very tasty brunch spot serving sandwhiches, scones, cookies, and more. Plenty of delicious, local ingredients and the staff are very nice. It would be amazing if there could be a way to have sandwiches on Saturday, as right now (tasty!) calzones are offered instead. The homemade lemonade is delicious!”

“OK. This might be a little long/different type post from me but I want to give a big plus to a waitress. We were in Fairbanks Alaska at The Pump House. We were taken care of by not just a good, not a great but my all time best server I have ever had. Her name is Jenna. I want to say that she is my all time best and favorite waitress in my 77 years of being. The food and ambiance were also good. But Jenna was fantastic Thank you Jenna”

“Brewster's for another Win, family visiting from Texas just got off denali train at 8pm went to Brewster with out calling ahead all 8 of us were seated and fed delicious food - they just loved the halibut - Thanks keep up good stuff”

“One of our favorite places. Very good food, friendly wait staff . The music sucks though.”

“Love the good here! Authentic and delicious!!”

“Just googled for Indian restaurant and was delighted to see this one in Alaska. It’s a quiet, neat cozy restaurant. Ordered vegetarian thalis. The food was so authentic and tasty. Would strongly recommend this place to anyone.”

“You won't be disappointed and I've had lunch all over town....?”

“I wanted to take my Granddaughter to a nice sushi restaurant since in our extended family she and I are the only sushi eaters. I would get sushi rolls and share with her from the grocery store but we had to go into Fairbanks for a dental appointment for her so we had a day of having fun. They open at 11:00 which fit my schedule so I decided to go to Kanpai. I ordered a bento box with sushi to "share." It was amazing. I commercial fish in Ketchikan and I can tell when fish was handled correctly; it was. I had her go to the counter to watch how the food was prepared and she loved it. The chef was gracious and deftly demonstrated the preparation for her. My wife doesn't eat raw fish so she got tempura instead and it was excellent. They also gave our granddaughter special training chop sticks that she got to take home! To top it off, the chef made a koala out of an orange for her dessert! Did she ever feel special. I highly recommend Kanpai for a special meal. The bubble wall kept her mesmerized and the playing grand piano added to the fine atmosphere. All the staff were exceptional.”

“Wow!! The Chicken Cupbob was PHENOMENALLY DELICIOUS!! The portions were definitely a Large 😋 I highly recommend this place TEN HUGE ⭐️’s!!!”

“Best restaurant in fairbanks no contest. I hope they make a fortune. We are fortunate to have such fine dining available to us. Mahalo nui loa and please never leave!!!”

“The customer service was excellent, the food was well reasonably priced and there was something for everyone. The food was really great and it came out to the table quickly. When we came in, the owner greeted us and opened the doors for my elderly grandmother. 10/10 would eat here again. I’m telling all my friends to drop by and get something here now on.”

“OK. This might be a little long/different type post from me but I want to give a big plus to a waitress. We were in Fairbanks Alaska at The Pump House. We were taken care of by not just a good, not a great but my all time best server I have ever had. Her name is Jenna. I want to say that she is my all time best and favorite waitress in my 77 years of being. The food and ambiance were also good. But Jenna was fantastic Thank you Jenna”

“One of our favorite places. Very good food, friendly wait staff . The music sucks though.”

“I can’t say enough about this place. It helped provide entertainment, great food, and great drinks while we waited for our next Alaskan adventure during our week long visit. I have to give a very special shout-out to Denaeuh. If you get a chance, don’t leave Fairbanks without spending time with her at the bar in Pike’s Landing restaurant. She’s a genuine person with outstanding customer service and hospitality. Her drinks, food recommendations, service, and conversation were excellent! If/when we come back, we will seek out this restaurant and service with Denaeuh. Overall… I highly recommend. It’s a great place!”

“The customer service was excellent, the food was well reasonably priced and there was something for everyone. The food was really great and it came out to the table quickly. When we came in, the owner greeted us and opened the doors for my elderly grandmother. 10/10 would eat here again. I’m telling all my friends to drop by and get something here now on.”

“We had the opportunity to have a photobooth at Big Daddy’s in 2023. The staff was accommodating to make sure we had a great location for our clients. They moved tables and chairs to make our job of capturing the fun easy. Thank you! We highly recommend having an event with this long time Fairbanks family owned restaurant. Also the food is amazing!!!”

“Interesting atmosphere that displays Alaskan tradition. My pasta wasn’t very good. Was expecting a mouthful of flavor based on the description in the menu. However, very bland; that goes for the cheese and grilled chicken.

Our waitress was great. She was the highlight of the visit.”

“I went there for breakfast and enjoyed avocado toast that I had special ordered. It came out exactly as I asked for.The hard-working server was very pleasant in spite of it being quite busy.”

“My previous experience with Thai was a disappointment. This place changed my mind. Everything was so good and the atmosphere vibe added to the experience. Thank you”

“Great service. Great food. Friendly staff. Checks all the boxes.”

“Blue Roof is our Saturday spot. Literally, every Saturday because the burgers are the best in town, and the fries are the eighth wonder of the world! YUM.”

“Just googled for Indian restaurant and was delighted to see this one in Alaska. It’s a quiet, neat cozy restaurant. Ordered vegetarian thalis. The food was so authentic and tasty. Would strongly recommend this place to anyone.”

“Friendly staff, great food, cute place”

“Great dining experience in Fairbanks. I loved the prime rib and felt it was some of the best in town. The fish and chips were amazing. Glad it is a regular restaurant now where you don’t feel you need to stuff yourself to get your money’s worth.”

“Service is hit or miss, chips are sometimes stale, but the carnitas are always excellent.”

“Easy parking in very large non paved lot. Zero wait with reservations. Quiet and relaxed cozy atmosphere. Emily was our wait person and was amazing! Very attentive, friendly, and personable. Checked on us frequently and was a pleasure to chat with. Menu selection was extensive. Salad bar was average in selections but well tended to and everything available was very fresh and tasty. Pricing was, IMO quite high but considering our location in the interior of Alaska not unexpected. Overall the quality of our meals were good but not equal to the prices. Considering the limited “fine dining” options in Fairbanks I consider this restaurant a win and definitely worth a visit.”