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 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.”

“Great food and service is outstanding. Highly recommended.”

“Visiting from Florida and Minnesota and stopped in for breakfast. Wonderful service, excellent food, especially the biscuit and gravy! Everything was amazing! Definitely recommend!!! Breakfast burritos, old fashioned breakfast, Alaskan sandwich.. can’t go wrong!”

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

“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!!”

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

“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!!”

“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”

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

“A fun, family friendly dining experience. Excellent portion sizes, tasty food, entertaining staff. It can be fun sitting next to, and getting to know, new people, if you are inclined to be more gregarious.”

“Best restaurant in Fairbanks.”

“Just ate their last night, I was BLOWN AWAY!! Had chicken satay and the cucumber salad and Thai tea!! SHEAR ABSOLUTE HEAVEN!! I’m in love and I will be back, cuz the chef won’t go home w/me!”

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

“Food was excellent. Family got a bit of everything and shared. Everyone loved it. Service was very good and fast. My wife dropped a fork and before she could even pick it up our server was there with a new one.”

“food is always amazing. is worth the money. if you can finish the whole plate props to you, but leftovers are always available when you do take out. the flavor definitely lives to the name of the restaurant. 🤙”

“Best brewery in Alaska. Great atmosphere, amazing staff who were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Justine in particular was the best. Highly recommended this place for amazing beer and a place to hangout. They also host the amazing hoodoo half marathon.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“We have been coming here since 1986 and The Turtle Club has never failed to deliver GREAT Food, GREAT Service and a uniquely Alaskan atmosphere. Thanks to the whole crew at The Turtle Club, please never change.

Parking: Handicap parking is available.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Perhaps our waiter was inexperienced and new to the restaurant, and the restaurant recently opened, but service was very slow, taking over 2 hours to finish the meal (it was 1 hour from ordering to receiving any food). When we were checking in for our reservation we were left waiting without even being addressed while the hostess seated 2 other walk-in groups. The ambience was warm and polished, with a beautiful view of the river. The menu was varied and the food quality very good, although the baked Alaska meringue was a bit underbaked. Price and value was high, consistent with other Princess Alaska resorts.”

“Lane's Quickie Tacos is the real deal! We were vacationing in Fairbanks from San Antonio, Texas and needed a taco fix. Had the most amazing street tacos in Fairbanks, AK. Had to travel 3995 miles to get the yummiest street tacos ever. Lane it was a pleasure meeting you and you are out doing San Antonio's street tacos by far. Dawn B.”

“Amazing drinks, unique and tasty specials, and the best customer service in town. The wonderful staff treat you as a celebrity each and every drive through! Whipped Macchiato is dreamy!”

“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.”

“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”

“Worth the six hour drive and hour wait in line!”

“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 ”

“Excellent curry noodle soup!”

“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 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”

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

“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!”

“My husband and I love this restaurant. It is our favorite date spot. Our family has enjoyed many, many get-togethers - both large and small. Bobby, Rena, and the staff are always accommodating. The menu offers something for everyone, including our two picky eaters. When you can’t stay to enjoy the restaurant, order it to go. Bobby’s kitchen and service staff put together your takeaway order with the same care and attention. We highly recommend Bobby’s Downtown for a date night, a family night, or a comfort food night. You will find the perfect food, drink, service, and atmosphere to make it a great experience.

Kid-friendliness: Our kids and grandkids have been enjoying Bobby’s with us for more than a decade. It always tops their list.”

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

“My wife and I have been to the PX location on Ft Wainwright a few times and the food is always delicious. Yesterday my wife told me that the fried chicken sandwich she ordered was the best sandwich she had ever had. Knocking her former favorite for more than 15 years of the top spot! I had the bacon cheeseburger with garlic Parmesan fries. I couldn’t have been happier! Great job to Early Bird loaded fries! Great food, great customer service service great people!”

“We just had a 9th birthday party at Jo’s oven and it was great! The kids loved the pretzels and had so much fun decorating their cupcake! A great party place for Fairbanks birthdays!”

“Absolutely loved our visit and meal at The Library. The food was delicious, we loved the atmosphere, service was first class. A real Fairbanks highlight for us. Definitely recommend booking in advance as it does get busy (understandable, as it’s so good!)”

“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.”

“Absolutely delicious and affordable food, with generous serving sizes. Awesome customer service. I've tried several items from the menu and have never been disappointed. My favorite is the AMAZING Birria tacos, available on Fridays. So good! I also love the smoked chicken thighs and the ribs. All of their sides, especially the coleslaw are delicious. A must try!”

“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..”

“I love love love mocha moose! The ladies are so sweet too. My personal favorite is the redbull tie-dye smoothie. And I absolutely love my tumbler, matches perfectly with my diaper bag too lol😍 (definitely recommend inquiring about the tumblers your next visit)”

“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!”

“Best coffee hut in town!!”

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

“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!”

“Always absolutely delicious. It's my favorite Thai place in town!!! Food is fast and flavorful, plus you can tell ingredients are fresh! Everything I have ever tried is amazing here!”

“My caption on the picture says it all!! They are absolutely amazing. No attitude from any of them ever! Always kind and great service!! You guys rock 🤘🏻🤘🏻”

“Always good quality pizza. Service is very dependent on who happens to be working but usually adequate. Fast preparation every time. The price is fair. The only negative comment I have is that they need to stop advertising products in the store that they do not even offer.”

“Just try it. The menu is very simple, but if you won’t regret picking any of the dishes from it. We had yellow and green curry plus a few appetizers and enjoyed it thoroughly.”

“The Cabin Bar and Lounge is the finest location in Fairbanks since their reopening and renovations!! Friendly bartenders, DJ’s, & great atmosphere & choice of drinks here! ❤️🎶”

“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”

“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”

“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!”

“Great service, super cute little shop, and very tasty and healthy bowls. Definitely recommend!”

“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.”

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

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

“Best pizza in Alaska! Great place and awesome customer service!”

“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.”

“In the winter it's a great place to go and sit down for a bowl of chili and a good cup of coffee and read the paper. McCaffrey's is in the heart of downtown on Cushman st. It's also a great place for a cup of coffee and pastries and a sit down

Parking: I park in saddler's parking lot and walk across the steet

Wheelchair accessibility: It is accessible from the sidewalk”

“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!”

“The pulled pork nachos are soOoOo GOOD, the best in town!”

“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”

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

“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.”

“The French Onion Soup was absolutely wonderful, loved it so much. With me being a picky eater, that's a big plus! My Fiance enjoyed the Steak Pasta and that was also wonderful! I would eat here again no problems! Fried Pickles were sooo good too! Was a bit on the slow side, and tables are not....heafty people friendly but was wonderful nonetheless.”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“Excellent service, and food/drink”

“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.”

“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”

“Friendly staff, great food, cute place”

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

“The Bakery's one of my Fairbanks favorites for casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Their food is top notch, the service is always good, and they have options for pickup orders. They make great omelets, pancakes and a really good chicken fried steak entree, among other menu items.”