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”

“My brother told me I have to try this BOMB food spot while we're back in town from Arizona. We stopped in at DW Grill, low & behold I know the owner David from back in the day! Great people & great food?! Doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for Serving the community delicious food & good atmosphere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Wayne the owner is really kool. Food is amazing his Mac and cheese with jerk chicken on top is amazing. 10/10 recommend. All of his juice’s are house made and they are majorly delicious. If you haven’t stop in you should because you’re missing out.”

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

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

“Ordered to go in the middle of road trip and happened to see ranking on TripAdvisor and decided to have a taste of home(eastern europe). We ordered an assortment of dishes and every single one was absolutely delicious. Crowd pleaser especially with the kids.”

“Visited Fairbanks from Boston and was looking for a good place to sit down and have a good meal and boy did we find it! Shogun was incredible - the food was REALLY good! We did the habachi and it was so much fun. Go!”

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

“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!”

“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”

“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!”

“Hands down the best hibachi in town! I ordered the Hibachi Chicken & shrimp as my main dish and my wife got the King of the Ocean! both were absolutely incredible. The service was super friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely be coming back!”

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

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“Incredible atmosphere, I highly suggest this location for anyone to come and visit. Great food, great staff, great drinks. Worth every penny.

Ordered the crab legs, mushrooms, prime rib, and creme brulee. Ate every morsel.”

“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.”

“Food is great, beer is cold, nice atmosphere

6 Sept 25
Dinner was delicious. Meatball sub with sweet potato fries and IPA. The wife had the chicken sandwich. Both were a nice size portion and very delicious.

8 Sept 2025
Large group for breakfast. The ladies all enjoyed mimosas, one had the blue berry mosco mule... they all loved the drinks.

We had a multitude of food, biscuits and gravy, crab eggs Benny, steak tacos, cheesy grits, Philly omelet.

There was very little leftovers after eating, and all empty plates. Super yummy.

Highly recommended.
Eat, drink then walk a few blocks to shopping.”

“Great place to work at since I work at the airport way McDonald's”

“It’s McDonald’s. It’s exactly what you expect. I’ve never had an issue with my order and everyone has always been polite. Sure, the dining area gets messy during busy hours but that’s to be expected.”

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

“Delicious food, prepared fresh.”

“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.”

“Obsessed with the almond croissant, but really all their treats are delicious. Made fresh and the friendliest service. I alway go for one treat and walk out with a box.”

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

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

“Excellent curry noodle soup!”

“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.”

“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. 🤘”

“I stopped in yesterday to get a cold drink. Both employees were SO nice and SO helpful. The honeydew bubble tea was delicious and refreshing. I can't wait to schedule a tea party and meet some friends there. I'll definitely be back!”

“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! ⭐️”

“Sinfully Sweet Treats. 🍰🧁🎂 I ordered a number cake for the first time for my daughter's 12TH birthday party from Sinfully Sweet Treats. I must say from the start, she was very eager to take on the challenge to create the most perfect tween cake. 🥹 I also would like to say she replies in a timely manner & is very sweet! 🤗 I came to her with a picture from Pinterest, and the way she exceptionally outdid herself for my daughter cake is very heartwarming. 💖 This is the most beautiful cake I have ever laid my eyes on. And the cake tasted WONDERFUL by the way. The filling in the middle with strawberries and cream was SO GOOD! Everything was edible, besides the butterflies pieces. My family is still thinking about how good this cake was. 😋 I got a 10/10 on the cake from everybody that attended my daughter's birthday party. 🥳 Some even asked where I got the cake made, because it blew them away how GORGEOUS this cake was! The picture doesn't even do justice for just how breathtaking the cake was in person. 🤩 You would have had to see it in person. ✨️ I highly recommend Sinfully Sweet Treats to everybody, if you need a beautiful birthday cake created. 💯”

“Chinook Hotdogs is hands down one of the best food trucks in Fairbanks. The dogs are gourmet-style, loaded with creative toppings, and always cooked to perfection—my favorites are the Borealis and the Break-Up. Prices are a little higher than your average dog, but totally worth it for the quality and flavor. The owners are incredibly friendly and make the experience even better. If you see this truck, stop—you won’t regret it.””

“Best restaurant in Fairbanks.”

“Food great, staff fantastic! Would have been a fantastic dinner but there was a party of 10-12 women sitting across the room who were so ridiculously loud there were times we couldn't hear our little table of 4 talking! Require large parties use the private room you have so as to not ruin the dining experience of your other customers.”

“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!”

“The gluten free pumpkin bars melt in your mouth and are so delicious! The gluten free hoagie was phenomenal! Could not even tell it was gluten free! The hammer time is the bomb!!! 100% will be back”

“Nice environment, yummy ciders (blueberry spice and strawberry lime)!”

“The foods great! Highly recommend!”

“Every time I go to LUMI, the customer service is above + beyond amazing! The drinks + food are just as spot on too! There are so many yummy + healthy options to choose from. So thankful for this gem of a coffee shop in Fairbanks! 🦋”

“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”

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

“Love Ox-tail pho.. My favorite go to when I'm in Fairbanks. I love authentic good food. P.s. I'm haitian & we don't play about our food. Great flavor, meat is cleaned correctly. Mad love...see y'all soon.”

“Excellent cup of coffee. very relaxing environment.”

“This place is an absolute gem - the people are so kind (and funny too)! And the food always tastes so fresh and delicious!”

“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!”

“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”

“We ate here for lunch and were totally stunned by the place.

Yes, it is located IN THE BACK of a DIVE BAR.

However, the service and food stand out from typical dive bar fare.

The waiter was a shy but fun young man - I think he was probably Mom's son. Mom came out and brought us our food, but didn't speak much English and very cutely 'figured out' who's food belonged to which person. It was adorable and entertaining!

Our food was delicious and the service was impeccable.”

“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.”

“This is by far the best BBQ around!”

“Our family loves Summit. They have the best breakfast burritos in town and my husband has tried them all. They also carry allergy friendly treats and as someone with allergies it’s always so nice to have places consider that. We often go out of our way to be able to get our summit fix. If you haven’t checked them out you should.”

“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!”

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

“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.”

“The chocolate is unbelievable and the displays of showcases full of chocolate common items that we are all familiar with. Amazing.”

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

“This place has turned into a dumpster fire. One picture is from the website and the other is what was in the box. Is it really that hard to be honest about what I'm actually gonna get for my money? If you really want Great Alaska Pizza quality food and you want to pay more for it, this is the place to go.”

“Driven by many times but have never been inside. Stopped in yesterday for some lunch. very tastey place. I will definitely be back.”

“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 😀”

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

“Visited one night and it was the only restaurant open in downtown that had moderate pricing and it was packed. Poor waitress had to wait all the tables herself. I went the next day and the food was delicious. I had the fresh spring rolls and drunken noodles. Not spicy at all so if you like heat, you will need to ask them to add more heat.”

“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.”

“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”

“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”

“First off. Amazing food. This place has the best home cooked ive tried outside my kitchen. Everything us made fresh and extremely well. The service is great even if they are busy, theyll serve you with a smile. Definitely come here if tou havent!”

“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!”

“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!!!”

“Food is great, beer is cold, nice atmosphere

6 Sept 25
Dinner was delicious. Meatball sub with sweet potato fries and IPA. The wife had the chicken sandwich. Both were a nice size portion and very delicious.

8 Sept 2025
Large group for breakfast. The ladies all enjoyed mimosas, one had the blue berry mosco mule... they all loved the drinks.

We had a multitude of food, biscuits and gravy, crab eggs Benny, steak tacos, cheesy grits, Philly omelet.

There was very little leftovers after eating, and all empty plates. Super yummy.

Highly recommended.
Eat, drink then walk a few blocks to shopping.”

“The food was all right, the service was great. My fish tacos were pretty good and my sweet potato Puffs were incredible. My husband had the elk burger and he said it was kind of dry and not very flavorful. our server was awesome and very personable and tentative even though they were very busy at the time.”

“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.”

“Friendly staff, great food, cute place”

“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.”

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

“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”

“It’s McDonald’s. It’s exactly what you expect. I’ve never had an issue with my order and everyone has always been polite. Sure, the dining area gets messy during busy hours but that’s to be expected.”

“This place has turned into a dumpster fire. One picture is from the website and the other is what was in the box. Is it really that hard to be honest about what I'm actually gonna get for my money? If you really want Great Alaska Pizza quality food and you want to pay more for it, this is the place to go.”

“My brother told me I have to try this BOMB food spot while we're back in town from Arizona. We stopped in at DW Grill, low & behold I know the owner David from back in the day! Great people & great food?! Doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for Serving the community delicious food & good atmosphere.”

“Great place to work at since I work at the airport way McDonald's”

“Excellent white out coffee. They have lunch as well that looks amazing. London fog could use more lavender but thats a personal preference. They are very friendly and it only took 5 mins to get our coffee with someone in front of us.”

“Fast and friendly service. Lots of options to choose from with breakfast, lunch and dinner! Definitely a place to try more than once!”

“This unexpected treasure surprised us. We are all from the Lower 48 and eat Thai food a lot. This place is top tier. We were seated immediately on Labor Day when many other spots in town had a wait or were closed. My pineapple fried rice was delicious and I loved the texture. Food was made in less than 10mins and they are super polite! Would return any day!”

“I expected the worst based on the reviews, but the food isn't so bad. They are good even somtimes

The food selection of the breakfast menu can get repeative, though I wish they Gatorade drinks instead of soft drinks.”

“The pizza was good. The dude we spoke with at the central number kept trying to push more items on me to order. To the point I handed the phone over to my wife and said we will get pizza somewhere else. She handled the rest of it. The staff inside Papa John’s was good. Wish we could’ve dialed them directly.”

“It’s good but I always order a spicy chicken sandwich and they always give me a classic. I even made sure to enunciate SPI-CEE this time. Now, no shade to the classic, it’s a respectable chicken sandwich but I NEED that spice!”