Seward & Kenai Fjords Dining and Nightlife

Quality seafood dinners with great views of the water (sit on the second floor if you can). It's a toss-up between Ray's and here, but there's a slightly more diverse menu here. Better salads and sides. It's more casual too.

Overlooking the harbor, ocean and mountains, Ray's is a local institution for seafood dinners. It's popular with both fishermen and tourists, who want a good meal with a great view. And since the fishing boats unload right there on the dock, the seafood couldn't be fresher. They serve halibut cheeks, red snapper, cod and salmon. It's good seafood, cooked well, but the  More...

In an old railcar, this barbecue joint has personality and serves good "Q". They do breakfast in addition to lunch. The servings are big, the quality is great—but the seating is limited (it's in a railcar after all). On a nice day you can sit at tables outside, but if it's rainy, you might want to get it to go. Their pulled pork is excellent, but it's all quality. Try the eggs  More...

This is a great spot to grab breakfast or lunch before a day on the water. Or, if you aren't heading out, enjoy a bite overlooking the harbor. There's limited seating, but it's easy enough to get a table except at the lunch rush. It's a standard deli, order, grab a number and take a seat. The cinnamon rolls are big and good, and the breakfast burritos are good  More...