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.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

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

“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”

“Excellent curry noodle soup!”

“First time here, had a flight. Loved Red Raven, my hubby loved the IPAs he tried. The brisket nachos are fantastic, try them if you can! Highly recommend.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“When I made the reservation for dinner, I asked for a table for two in a quiet area, because my husband and I are elderly, and my husband cannot handle loud places. The host was aware of our needs and asked if we would be comfortable in an area that was actually closed to diners. It was absolutely perfect for us and very much appreciated. When we returned for breakfast, the same host recognized us and offered the same table. This awareness made all the difference to us.”

“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”

“Great falafel gyro. I ordered the gyro supreme. Very delicious. They are very generous with the falafel. Lots of flavor. This is all outside seating. It was raining and they offered me a towel to wipe the wet table and seats off. That was very nice and unexpected. Prices were fair for the food and location. I do wish the menu was a little easier to understand. It was my first time they're and I couldn't figure which items had what I was looking for. I'll have to go back to try other menu items.”

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

“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. 🤘”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The foods great! Highly recommend!”

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

“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.”

“This is by far the best BBQ around!”

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

“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!”

“Excellent cup of coffee. very relaxing environment.”

“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”

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

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

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

“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. 💯”

“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.”

“The food is great. Our waitress was sweet. Waiting for our food, was nearly an hour. BOTH bartenders completely ignored me, much less, served me. We are locals, that make it in several times a year. The service has gotten progressively slower, and waitstaff seem disorganized. We love this place, and we realize, it's for sale. Hmm. First thing I would do? DITCH the DOORDASH BS, and concentrate on SERVING the customers who actually drive out.”

“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! ⭐️”

“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!”

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

“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!!”

“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!”

“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”

“This place is an absolute gem! The food quality is outstanding. You can taste the freshness of their soups and salads. I loved every bite !”

“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.”

“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 😀”

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

“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.”

“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! 🦋”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“smells bad. mean people. 0/5”

“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!”

“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 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.”

“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”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 dining experience here is pretty consistent. On occasion the food is a miss but 90% of the time it is worth the money. The staff is usually friendly and pleasant. I do not recall ever having a bad serving experience, though at times service has been slow due to volume.

In my opinion, Food Factory is a solid option to dine-in for a relaxed meal. It is almost sports bar-ish with the large TVs, but no bar. It has that relaxed vibe.”

“We had a great time tonight! Bomb food, great drinks and Janet did an excellent job helping us.💯”

“It was very busy, but that's fast food in general in these parts. The staff was attentive and got my order to me and my partner in less than 5 minutes. With the app I was able to get some pretty good deals!”

“Loved this meal! Honestly surprised, it came from a food truck ... can I have 2nd's? 🤤😋 we had the burrito de birria and chicken quesadilla - both w/ rice & frijoles

Gracias por una cena espectacular 👌🏽”

“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.”