Breakwater Inn, 1711 Glacier Avenue, ☎ 586.6303. Better for drinks. Not a very relaxing atmosphere during the summer, and the food isn't that great. An order of bread will get you a sandwich roll from Costco with some cheese on it. �
Canton House, 8585 Old Dairy Road, ☎ 789.5075. One of the best, most consistent restaurants in town. �
Chan's Thai Kitchen
Douglas Café, 913 3rd Street, Douglas, ☎ 364.3307. Tues 11A-2:30P, Wed-Fri 11A-9P, Sat 9A-9P, Sun 9A-12:30P. �
El Sombrero, 157 S. Franklin Street, ☎ 586.6770. Mon-Thurs 11A-9P, Fri & Sat 11A-10P. Try the halibut fajitas or the halibut fajita salad. A Juneau institution for 30 years. No hot sauce (aside from Tabasco) or liquor available. �
Seongs Sushi is small and crowded but has good sushi and sashimi.
Silverbow Bakery Great fresh bagels; Tuesday is two for one! The Silverbow also has a movie theater where they show the occasional free movie. It is a meeting place for a diverse group of people. Free Wirelesss access with purchase. They host wine tastings, an independent film/video makers conference and the occasional LGBT event. A really great place.
The Hangar (On the Wharf), 2 Marine Way, ☎ 586.5018, . Great place to sit at the bar and gaze at the view. It also has a good selection of food. The Halibut Taco is good as are the burgers and soups. It hosts a mixture of locals and tourists. �
The Hot Bite, Boat Harbor, Auke Bay, ☎ 790.2483. �
The Island Pub, 1102 2nd Street, Douglas, ☎ 364.1595. Has good pizzas and sandwiches, a good vibe, and a stunning view of the channel looking back towards Juneau. Sometimes you can catch a local bluegrass or jazz band there. �
The Twisted Fish is also a good bet for food but it caters to tourists (closed in the winter). Not cheap but not outrageous either. A bit loud for quiet conversation.
Zen is in the Goldbelt Hotel across from the downtown waterfront. Rather pricey but has truly fantastic Asian fusion cuisine. Serene atmosphere, not too touristy.
Suwanna Cafe, Jordan Creek Mall atrium (across from Nugget Mall), ☎ 907-789-1250. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.. Suwanna Cafe is run by two Thai sisters and their momma. Open Mon-Fri only for lunch, they have great summer rolls that are like a salad in an uncooked rice wrap, great Thai curries, wonderful Satay, and Pad Thai, along with Thai iced tea. Great lunch for under $10! �
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council offers TLC: A Taste of Local Culture for Visitors, an opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked meal with real Alaskans in their home, and support the arts at the same time. Contact them at or call them at 907 586-2787 to arrange your dinner. $35/person.
Tracy's Crab Shack located in the alley behind the library downtown. Offers great king crab legs and crab cakes. Their bisque is to die for.
Pel Meni. Pel Meni serves authentic Russian Dumplings. There is no menu as Pel Meni dumplings are all they serve. it's small and not the fanciest place in the world, but it is a must visit while in Juneau. Only $6 per order. A local favorite because it's cheap, quick, delicious, and open after bar-closing hours. �
Twilight Cafe, 324 Willoughby Ave (Next to Bullwinkle's Pizza), ☎ (907) 523-1044. 9 am-3 pm. Conveniently located across the street from the Willoughby Avenue entrance of the State Office Building and next to Bullwinkle's Pizza. Full Espresso bar and Filipino food. The Chicken Adobo and Pork Adobo are great, and they also have other Filipino soups and stews. When it's not raining, you can sit under the trees on the deck in back and eat your lunch or drink your latte. Open for coffee around 9 a.m., for lunch from 10 a.m. until food's gone. �
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