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Prince William Sound
CORDOVA: Baja Taco $
Mexican Map E4
137 Harbor Loop Rd, 99574
Tel 907-424-5599
This quirky place with the kitchen
in a parked bus, a ram shackle
dining hall, and outdoor seating,
is popular for its huge servings of
Alaskanized Mexican staples.
VALDEZ: Old Town Burgers $
Café Map E4
139 E Pioneer St, 99686
Tel 907-831-0999
Huge omelets and chicken-fried
steak are breakfast favorites.
Double cheeseburger serves two
and fish and chips are top rated.
Simple diner with picnic tables. Shops and restaurants lining Front St, Ketchikan
VALDEZ: A Rogue’s Garden $ salmon, cream cheese, spinach, DK Choice
Café Map E4 lemon, and herbs. Good
354 Fairbanks Dr, 99686 sandwiches and smoothies too. JUNEAU: Tracy’s King Crab
Tel 907-835-5880 Closed Sun Shack $$
A natural foods store and café JUNEAU: Hangar on Seafood Map F4
with organic espresso and the Wharf $$ 406 S Franklin St, 99802
smoothie bar, fresh baked Seafood Map F4 Tel 907-723-1811
pastries, and home-made soups, 2 Marine Way, 99801 On the pier at the cruise ship
salads, and sandwiches. Tel 907-586-5018 dock. Feast on succulent
Situated beside Gastineau Bristol Bay king crab legs
VALDEZ: Alaska Halibut Channel, this aviation-themed fresh from the sea, king crab
House $$ restaurant is housed in an old bisque, and spicy crab cakes
Seafood Map E4 floatplane dock. It specializes in or rolls; plus snow crab, scallops,
208 Meals Ave, 99686 a wide range of Alaskan seafood shrimp, and Dungeness crab
Tel 907-835-2788 dishes, creative burgers and in the summer. The only sides
Fried halibut and shrimp platters salads. Bar features local are garlic rolls, rice, and slaw.
with home-made waffle fries and imported beers.
are to die for. Fresh and plentiful
portions in a modest setting. JUNEAU: Island Pub $$ KETCHIKAN: Burger Queen $
Pizzeria Map F4 Café Map F5
VALDEZ: Totem Inn Restaurant $$ 1102 2nd St, 99824 518 Water St, 99901
Café Map E4 Tel 907-364-1595 Tel 907-225-6060 Closed Sun
144 Egan Ave, 99686 In a newly refurnished historic Excellent, juicy, creatively
Tel 907-835-4443 building on Douglas Island, prepared burgers, chicken,
All types of fish and burgers, huge offering soups and salads, fish and chips, and thick
breakfasts with the chili cheese chicken skewers, wraps and milkshakes in a plain little diner
omelet a favorite. Busy, diner-type wood-fired pizzas; the pizza with just four tables. Will also
ambiance. Fast, efficient service. dough and focaccias are made deliver to all local areas.
on site daily.
WHITTIER: Varly’s Swiftwater KETCHIKAN: Sweet Mermaids $
Seafood Café $$ JUNEAU: The Rookery Café $$ Café Map F5
Café Map E4 Café Map F4 340 Front St, 99901
Waterfront Triangle, 99693 111 Seward St, 99801 Tel 907-225-3287
Tel 907-472-2550 Closed winter Tel 907-463-3013 Closed Sun Specialty coffees and a good
Overlooking the harbour, this little Fresh baked goods, burgers, variety of pastries, including
café uses fresh seafood. Try the sandwiches, and salads during cakes, cookies, croissants, and
fish and chips made with halibut the day; a more refined menu pies. Fresh chowder, sandwiches,
and the desserts prepared from for dinner, prepared by an award- and salads too, plus free Wi-Fi,
local berries and rhubarb. winning chef. make this a local favorite.
JUNEAU: Sandpiper Café $$ KETCHIKAN: Bar Harbor
Café Map F4 Restaurant $$
Southeast Alaska 429 W Willoughby Ave, 99801 Steakhouse Map F5
Tel 907-586-3150 55 Schoenbar Ct, 99901
JUNEAU: Alaskan Crepe Escape $ A favorite breakfast and brunch Tel 907-225-2813
Café Map F4 spot; opt for French toast with Attentive service and a varied
350 S Franklin St, 99802 mounds of fresh fruit, eggs menu that includes juicy pot
Tel 907-586-1846 Closed winter Benedict, burritos, or a smoked roast, fresh seafood, steaks,
Big variety of sweet and savory salmon omelet. Prepare to wait salads, pastas, and home-made
crepes. Try the Gastineau with for seating; contemporary décor. breads and desserts.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp246–7

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