Where to Eat in Utqiaġvik, Alaska

Seafood, Local & International


Sam & Lee’s Restaurant

Longtime local favorite serving Chinese-American dishes. Open daily from early morning until 2 AM—possibly the world’s northernmost Chinese restaurant.

📍 1052 Kogiak Street, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-4852


Niġġivikput Restaurant

Located in the Top of the World Hotel. Offers American, Iñupiat, and seafood dishes with Arctic Ocean views.

📍 3060 Eben Hopson Street, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-3900


Northern Lights Restaurant

Casual eatery with burgers, fish, sandwiches, and local favorites. Also listed as “The 57 Eatery” on MapQuest.

📍 1689 Okpik Street, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-6255


East Coast Pizza

Known for hot, fresh pizza, wings, and pasta dishes. Offers fast delivery.

📍 1271 Agvik Street, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-2222


Osaka Restaurant

Japanese cuisine including sushi and grilled items, popular in TripAdvisor’s “Top 5” restaurants.

📍 Utqiaġvik, AK


Pepe’s North of the Border Mexican Restaurant

Mexican dining with two rooms and hosted events/community gatherings.

📍 Utqiaġvik, AK


Coffee Shops & Cafés


B & C Java

Coffee, tea, and smoothie spot right next to the Arctic Ocean. A cozy go-to for locals & travelers.

📍 Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-8191

Cold Man Coffee

A warm and inviting café offering a variety of hot and cold beverages.

📍 1069 Kiogak Street, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-7515


Quick Serve & Cafeteria


Iḷisaġvik Niġġivik Cafeteria

Publicly accessible cafeteria at the college—offers affordable breakfast and lunch.

📍 100 Stevenson Street, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
📞 907-852-3333

Subway

Utqiaġvik is home to the world’s northernmost Subway franchise—your go-to for sandwiches and salads.

📍 Contact info via local directory


Notes & Highlights

  • Utqiaġvik is dry—no alcohol sold locally.
  • Coffee shops like B & C Java and Cold Man Coffee provide essential warm retreats in the Arctic environment.