Where to Eat in Healy, Alaska
Healy’s food scene is small-town friendly with surprising variety—from hearty breakfast spots and classic grills to wood-fired pizzas, craft beer pubs, and unique cultural eats.
Cafés & Diners
- Rose’s Café
A local staple for big breakfast plates, giant pancakes, burgers, and homestyle comfort food. Known for fast service and generous portions.
Mile 249.5 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK 99743 •
1-907-683-2233
Family-Friendly Restaurants
- Denali Totem Inn Restaurant
Attached to the Totem Inn, this family-run spot serves burgers, pasta, pizza, and hearty entrees in a cozy setting. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mile 248.7 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK 99743 •
1-907-683-6500
- Black Diamond Grill
A casual grill serving hearty American-style meals with friendly service and scenic views. Family-run and known for its seafood chowder.
Mile 247.3 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK 99743 •
1-907-683-4653
Pubs & Breweries
- 49th State Brewing Company – Healy
A go-to pub for craft beer brewed on-site, large burgers (yak burger a standout), wings, smoked ribs, and a vibrant beer garden. Often live music or yard games on summer evenings.
Mile 248.4 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK 99743 •
1-907-683-2739
- Moose‑AKa’s
Serving Eastern European comfort dishes (moussaka, schnitzel, sarma) plus imported beers and wine in a cozy tavern setting. Highly rated by locals.
Mile 248.5 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK 99743 •
1-907-683-7080
Quick Bites & Casual Fare
- Denali Doghouse
Seasonal fast‑casual counter serving reindeer hotdogs, hand‑pressed cheeseburgers, fries, and local sodas—a fun roadside stop. Cash only.
Mile 248.7 Parks Hwy, Healy, AK 99743 •
1-907-683-2851
- Prospectors Pizzeria & Alehouse
Wood-fired pizzas—Classic, Hawaiian, or topped with king crab legs—and a rotating draft beer list in a relaxed lodge-like atmosphere.
Mile 238.9 Parks Hwy, Denali Park, AK 99755 (10 miles south of Healy) •
1-907-683-2733
Insider Tips
- Rose’s Café fills up early—arrive by 8 am to score a seat.
- 49th State Brewing is busiest in summer evenings—reserve a table or arrive early.
- Moose‑AKa’s opens seasonally (typically mid‑May through early September).
- Denali Doghouse is cash‑only and seasonal—best for lunch or snacks before park visits.
