Tera's Guidebook
Food scene
One of the most popular restaurants in Fairbanks with a great Alaskan atmosphere. Great food and probably best seafood in town.
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdOne of the most popular restaurants in Fairbanks with a great Alaskan atmosphere. Great food and probably best seafood in town.
Bobbys Downtown
609 2nd AveThis eatery with full bar serves a menu of classic Greek fare.
Burgers, sandwiches, steaks & salads in a relaxed spot & local beer on tap.
11 locals recommend
Brewsters
3578 Airport WayBurgers, sandwiches, steaks & salads in a relaxed spot & local beer on tap.
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdGood Thai food close to the house
Thai House Restaurant
412 5th AveMy favorite Thai food in Fairbanks
Good place for breakfast or lunch. Food is good and pastries and bread are made fresh.
60 locals recommend
The Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac CtGood place for breakfast or lunch. Food is good and pastries and bread are made fresh.
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
60 College RdFood is good and great atmosphere
Taco King
200 Old Steese HwyPopular Mexican place in town
Geraldo's Italian Restaurant
701 College RdPopular local Italian restaurant
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy NGood food and micro brewery
Globally inspired appetizers & American mains served in a space displaying and ample wine collection. Good food and one of the higher restaurants in town. A bit on the pricey side.
101 locals recommend
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveGlobally inspired appetizers & American mains served in a space displaying and ample wine collection. Good food and one of the higher restaurants in town. A bit on the pricey side.
Decent food and the best outdoor river deck in town in the summer. Service can be a bit spotty at times.
26 locals recommend
Pike's Landing
4438 Airport WayDecent food and the best outdoor river deck in town in the summer. Service can be a bit spotty at times.
Shopping
Closest and largest grocery store in town. Huge selection. You can pretty much find anything. They have clothes and outdoor supplies available along with an Alaskan gift section.
98 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayClosest and largest grocery store in town. Huge selection. You can pretty much find anything. They have clothes and outdoor supplies available along with an Alaskan gift section.
Large selection of food along with everything else in a super center.
15 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
537 Johansen ExpyLarge selection of food along with everything else in a super center.
Asian Food Market
935 Aurora DrDecent selection of Asian food
Oriental Market
1648 S Cushman StMost popular Asian food market in town
Safeway
3627 Airport WayLarge grocery store
Bars
Bar food, sandwiches & burgers plus breakfast with Bloody Marys in cozy tavern digs with TV sports
13 locals recommend
Oasis Restaurant & Lounge
734 University AveBar food, sandwiches & burgers plus breakfast with Bloody Marys in cozy tavern digs with TV sports
Red Fox Bar & Grill
398 Old Chena Pump RdBar and grill open late and close to the house
Great food and also a popular place to get a cocktail
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdGreat food and also a popular place to get a cocktail
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveMost popular micro brewery in Fairbanks
Howling Dog Saloon
2160 Old Steese Hwy NVery Alaskan Bar & Saloon open in the summer
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy NLong time popular micro brewery
Hoarfrost Distilling makes world class vodka in Fairbanks, AK using barley and pure Alaskan water. Come visit the tasting room and take a tour of the distillery.
27 locals recommend
Hoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop StHoarfrost Distilling makes world class vodka in Fairbanks, AK using barley and pure Alaskan water. Come visit the tasting room and take a tour of the distillery.
Pike's Landing
4438 Airport WayPopular bar on the banks of the Chena
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveLots of craft beer on tap
Aurora viewing
Great place to see the Aurora in the winter with lots of dark skies
7 locals recommend
Cleary Summit Aurora Viewing Area
2315 Fish Creek RdGreat place to see the Aurora in the winter with lots of dark skies
Great place to see the Aurora in the winter with lots of dark skies and parking areas. Ice fishing also done in the area. Summer time swimming, fishing, boating and camping.
46 locals recommend
Chena Lake Recreation Area
3780 Laurance RoadGreat place to see the Aurora in the winter with lots of dark skies and parking areas. Ice fishing also done in the area. Summer time swimming, fishing, boating and camping.
A good place to view the Aurora and has views of Fairbanks. Occasionally in the winter the road will get blocked with snow at the top as the second hill is private property.
10 locals recommend
Ester Dome Observatory
3990 Ester Dome RdA good place to view the Aurora and has views of Fairbanks. Occasionally in the winter the road will get blocked with snow at the top as the second hill is private property.
My favorite place locally to view the Aurora. Drive to the end of Murphy Dome Road. Great place to view the Aurora with 360 degree views and no natural light.
23 locals recommend
Murphy Dome
My favorite place locally to view the Aurora. Drive to the end of Murphy Dome Road. Great place to view the Aurora with 360 degree views and no natural light.