No matter where you travel on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, you’ll find plenty of culinary options. Fresh seafood is abundant and recommended when visiting the Kenai Peninsula – you won’t find any fresher. Everything from a fine dining experience with an extensive wine list to a local brewpub to a small mom-and-pop cafe can be found on the Kenai. There’s something for all tastes and wallets.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Community: Homer
The world renowned Salty Dawg Saloon has a long and storied history. First built in 1898, it has served as a post office, a railroad station, a grocery store, school house, and an office for both coal and oil companies. Come by, have a drink and we’ll tell you the details!
'Gotta Have' Desserts
Community: Kenai
Gotta Have Desserts is an intimate dessert shop in downtown Kenai. They offer signature desserts, hand dipped truffles & caramels. Place an order to go, or indulge in their onsite café!
Buckets Sports Grill
Community: Soldotna
Cool and casual, loud and crowded, this is the best place to grab a cold one and watch your favorite game. Sports Fans and others wanting a great meal congregate here, whether inside or on the deck you will be pleased with the great food offered!
The Saltry
Community: Across the Bay
Located on a private island in Halibut Cove and accessible only by boat, The Saltry provides patrons with gourmet cuisine in a truly unique, Alaskan setting. Join us for a meal you won’t soon forget! Departures from Homer at 12:00 & 5:00 daily. Call for reservations.
Inlet View Restaurant and Bar
Community: Ninilchik
Serving delicious home-style meals, desserts and refreshing cocktails between the Ninilchik and Deep Creek Rivers on the Sterling Hwy in Ninilchik. Our central location is the perfect roadside stop for you to experience a real taste of Alaska, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Cook Inlet!
Kenai River Brewing Company
Community: Soldotna
Our taproom offers 20 house-made beers, as well as a house-made root beer. Our kitchen offers daily specials, and a regular menu of house-made favorites including the KRBC burger, poutine, and beer mac-n-cheese. Open daily from 12 to 8.
Odie's
Community: Soldotna
Odie’s is home to the best soup, sandwiches, cookies and caffeine on The Kenai! All products are made fresh daily. Pub Quiz every Wednesday night and Live Music on Fridays. Beer and wine available.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Community: Soldotna
Join us at our new hillside location on the northern edge of town and check out the view from our bar! Try one of our signature Mexican meals and discover for yourself why we are a favorite stop for locals far and wide! Beer and wine available for guests 21 and over.
Rosco's Pizza
Community: Ninilchik
Rosco's provides fantastic food in a fun, casual Alaskan atmosphere. All meals are served with genuine hospitality at a price that keeps people coming back. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine in or takeout. Visit us in the heart of Ninilchik next to the Ninilchik General Store.
brew @ 602
Community: Soldotna
Come by our location on “Whistle Hill” in Soldotna and enjoy handcrafted espresso in a retired Alaska Railroad car!
Arby's Restaurant - Soldotna
Community: Soldotna
Experience the art of Meatcraft™ with our high-quality proteins and innovative, crave-able sides, such as Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby's is proud to feature a unique blend of quick-serve speed and the made-for-you care of fast casual.
Everything Bagels
Community: Soldotna
We serve fresh-baked bagels, homemade spreads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and espresso drinks. Stop by and savor the crunchy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside combination that you only get from hand-made bagels!