Where to Eat in Fairbanks, Alaska
Living in a small town means you get the options you get. However, with Fairbanks being a military town, we have people from all over the world bringing their talents and food culture with them. While we have the usual restaurants and fast-food chains, the real gems are our mom-and-pop shops. They serve the BEST food, each with its own unique flair. I’ve categorized the best places I know based on different types of cuisine. I can’t guarantee the service on any given day, but I can tell you where to find great food!
Pizza
The Hungry Robot
📍 910 Old Steese Hwy Suite C, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-347-8117
Originally a food truck, now a local favorite voted best pizza in Fairbanks.East Ramp Pizza
📍 3788 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-451-7492
Brick-oven pizza with a view of planes taking off from the airport.Wagner’s Pizza Bus
📍 7585 Anders Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99712
📞 907-490-0336
Worth the 22-mile drive—big, fresh pizzas popular before Chena trips.
Thai Food
Thai House
📍 412 5th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-452-6123
A go-to spot known for consistently amazing food.LemonGrass
📍 388 Old Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-456-2200
Great prices and perfect rice in a cozy space.Bahn Thai
📍 541 3rd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-452-8424
Fast service, affordable, good food.Spicy Thai
📍 1189 Old Richardson Hwy, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
📞 907-687-4972
Tiny hut with huge flavor. Takeout only.
Steakhouses
Lavelle’s Bistro
📍 412 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-888-2220
Upscale dining worth the splurge.Turtle Club
📍 2098 Old Steese Hwy N, Fairbanks, AK 99712
📞 907-457-3883
Prime rib and a great salad bar.Vallata
📍 2190 Goldstream Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-455-6600
Scenic drive to fine dining and steaks.Brewster’s
📍 3578 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-456-2538
Casual sports bar with great steak deals.
Burgers
Blue Roof Bistro
📍 13 Timberland Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-799-5913
Considered the best burger in town.Frostbite Foods
📍 910 Old Steese Hwy Suite H, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-378-6125
Big, juicy burgers from a former food truck.Ivory Jacks
📍 2581 Goldstream Rd A, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-455-6665
Good burgers, great people, chill vibe.
Mexican Food
Miguel’s
📍 1235 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-374-8399
Delicious food and lively tequila bar.Taco Azteca
📍 3401 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-455-8226
Must-try fish tacos and sweet margaritas.El Dorado
📍 530 3rd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-328-2900
Authentic downtown tamales and tacos.
Chinese Food
Pagoda Restaurant
📍 431 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705
📞 907-488-3338
Guy Fieri–approved Chinese favorite.Panda Garden
📍 29 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-452-3355
Solid takeout option with limited dine-in.
Ice Cream
Hot Licks Ice Cream
📍 3453 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-479-7813
Best homemade summer ice cream in town.Sweet Monster
📍 410 Merhar Ave Suite 3, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-371-1881
Dessert café quickly becoming a local favorite.
Coffee & Cafés
The Crepery
📍 523 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-450-9192
Authentic French crêpes made by a local couple.Alaska Coffee Roasting Co.
📍 4001 Geist Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-457-5282
Popular for wood-fired pizza and rich coffee.
Breakfast & Brunch
Sunrise Bagel & Espresso
📍 3535 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-474-3900
Quick drive-through with amazing bagel sandwiches and coffee.The Pumphouse Restaurant & Saloon
📍 796 Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-479-8452
Riverside brunch spot with buffet options and Alaskan decor.
Dinner & Fine Dining
Jazz Bistro on 4th
📍 124 4th St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-328-3663
Cuban-inspired dishes, cocktails, and live music in an intimate setting.
Breweries & Pubs
Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co.
📍 2195 Old Steese Hwy N, Fairbanks, AK 99712
📞 907-452-2739
America’s northernmost brewery with hearty food and local ales.Black Spruce Brewing Company
📍 3290 Peger Rd Ste B, Fairbanks, AK 99709
📞 907-388-8082
Local brewery serving up creative seasonal and core beers.Midnight Mine Brewing Co.
📍 300 N Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-750-8330
Community-driven brewery with unique beer styles and rotating food trucks.
Eastern European
Soba
📍 535 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-328-2900
Family-run Moldovan restaurant offering hearty Eastern European comfort food. Locals rave about the plăcintă and borscht.
Mediterranean
Aurora Mediterranean Restaurant
📍 708 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 907-452-1101
Locally loved spot serving gyros, shawarma, falafel, and more Mediterranean classics in