Best restaurants near me in Palmer, AK

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23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Everett's

4.5

Awesome(580)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wasilla

Booked 17 times today

Everett’s Fine Dining celebrates chef-crafted local Alaskan cuisine featuring presentations of locally sourced farm products, fresh, line-caught seafood, inspired prime American beef complemented by one of the best chef teams in Alaska. Everett’s master mixologist serves traditional and creative cocktails, craft beers and wines from renowned vineyards across the country.Everett’s Dining room with its lakefront location, on the beautiful shores of Lake Wasilla, overlooks the majestic mountains of the Chugach range. Everett's has earned guest acclaim for being one of Alaska’s Most Romantic Restaurants. Pair your expertly crafted meal with a glass of equally fine wine. We serve innovative and classic cocktails, offer a diverse wine selection, locally crafted beers and utilize the highest quality ingredients possible.

2. Whisky & Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(1039)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Anchorage

Booked 56 times today

Please note: If you'd like to be seated at our Ramen Counter or Whisky Bar, please add a reservation note or tag when booking.

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3. Settlers Bay Lodge

4.8

Exceptional(85)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Wasilla

Booked 6 times today

At its heart, our food and service are a center of community. We create the space for memories to be made from childhood to retirement and consider our community to be an extension of the Settlers Bay Lodge family. Memories can be made over dinner, or celebrating in one of our 3 banquet rooms! Since 2021 Settlers Bay Lodge earned many awards such as ranking in the top 3 for Best; Restaurant, Appetizer, Seafood, Steak, Atmosphere, Company Party Venue, and Place to Go on a Date by the Frontiersman! Executive Chef, Nathan Michaud has crafted a lovely menu that caters to many palettes. The crispy cajun calamari is a favorite, as well as the hand cut steaks with signature butter! Boasting an expansive wine, beer, whiskey, and cocktail menu a pairing can be made with any dish. This casual fine dining experience comes with an Alaskan atmosphere adorned by brown bear, moose, caribou, and much more. Community member or traveler, we welcome you with warm hospitality and excellent service!

4. Simon & Seafort's

4.6

Exceptional(6469)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Anchorage

Booked 95 times today

Known by the locals simply as "Simon's" this Anchorage landmark has beautiful panoramic views overlooking Cook Inlet, Mount Susitna and the Alaska Range. This classic American grill has been artfully serving quality USDA prime-aged steak, fresh and innovative seafood since 1978. Enjoy a daily lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm, inviting and spacious dining room. Join our longtime friends and frequent visitors who have enjoyed many fond memories over the years as our guests.

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5. Dave & Buster's - Anchorage

3.8

Excellent(56)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Anchorage

Booked 2 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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6. Crow's Nest - Hotel Captain Cook

4.8

Exceptional(2307)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Anchorage

Booked 29 times today

Innovative French and New American cuisine, paired with an outstanding selection of over 10,000 bottles of wine. 360 degree views of downtown Anchorage, Chugach Mountain Range and Cook Inlet. Experience Alaska’s finest, at the Hotel Captain Cook. Dining room is reserved for guest who want the full dining experience. Our bar and lounge offers open seating for guests. All guests for be of 16 years or older to dine in our bar and lounge.

7. Southside Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1777)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Anchorage

Booked 12 times today

We are a great neighborhood secret on the south end of town offering a variety of fresh fun food from our open display kitchen. We have a hardwood oven for great appetizers and flatbreads while fresh Alaskan seafood and produce arrive daily. Be sure to check out our daily specials highlighting Chef Travis' creative inspirations. And of course, make sure to save room for our fantastic home-made desserts. We are proud recipients of the "Wine Spectators" Award of excellence 28 years in a row and feature a 250+ bottle wine list. Our speciality, though, is our hospitality. It truly brings us joy to welcome guests to our restaurant and help them have the best experience we can offer.

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8. Aardvark Catering/Pizza Thyme

4.4

Awesome(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Big Lake

We are currently moving to another location. Opening soon.

9. ORSO

4.5

Awesome(2792)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Anchorage

Booked 36 times today

Alaskan, warm, inviting, innovative, a menu full of surprises, unbelievable wine list, great cocktails, are common phrases used by our guests to describe ORSO. We feature the freshest ingredients available, Alaskan whenever possible- fresh Alaskan seafood, fresh local pasta, and local produce when in season. ORSO’s outstanding service, bold menu, classic cocktails combined with a wine list that has received the “award of excellence” from the Wine Spectator for five years is why ORSO is the “Place to be” for Anchorage dinning.

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10. Alaska Chopped & Chowdered

4.7

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Anchorage

Booked 8 times today

Alaska Chopped and Chowdered is passionate about providing our guests with an unforgettable dining experience.Chef, along with her team of culinary artisans are adept at deconstructing, reinventing, and elevating classic and comfort foods, while also introducing novel taste experiences. Dedicated to creating unique and uplifted dishes that are both inventive and timeless. We utilize only the highest quality ingredients procured from local purveyors. Whether your appetite calls for a flawlessly seasoned steak, a delectable seafood platter, or a bowl of creamy chowder, we offer a diverse selection to charm your sense of taste.We take pride in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy your meal in the company of friends and family and where our attentive and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.

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Monica
Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love great hospitality when I see it. Not only are the food and drinks so unique and delicious, the service also never disappoints!!
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Whisky & RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Anchorage
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4.8
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CarolVIP
Anchorage / Alaska •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful views and excellent food and service. Live music.
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Settlers Bay LodgePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Wasilla
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4.8
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Jennifer
Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful food in a beautiful setting! Friendly service
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Everett'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wasilla
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4.5
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Sarah
Anchorage / Alaska •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Awesome view and the service is fantastic Thank you for a great evening
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Simon & Seafort'sPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Anchorage
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4.6
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Sharlene April
Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Celebrated my son’s 16 birthday with family and his friends. Such an awesome time! Is definitely go again!
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Dave & Buster's - AnchoragePrice: Moderate• American• Anchorage
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3.8

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1. Everett's

2. Whisky & Ramen

3. Settlers Bay Lodge

4. Simon & Seafort's

5. Dave & Buster's - Anchorage

6. Crow's Nest - Hotel Captain Cook

7. Southside Bistro

8. Aardvark Catering/Pizza Thyme

9. ORSO

10. Alaska Chopped & Chowdered

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