From Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and beyond, Alaska has sent a steady stream of restaurants to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives over the years. We gathered the spots Guy Fieri has featured across the state, kept the ones still open and still beloved, and ranked the top 9 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your Alaska road-trip eating list.
1. Pagoda Restaurant (North Pole)
Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (1,751 Google reviews)
Pagoda Restaurant earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,751 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 24, Episode 2 — “Triple D "All Stars"” (January 3, 2016)
• Season 32, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Tastier at Home” (May 8, 2020)
Address: 431 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705
Phone: +1 907-488-3338
Website: pagodanorthpole.com
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2. The Hungry Robot (Fairbanks)
Pizza, Sandwich · $ · 4.5★ (822 Google reviews)
Known for pizza, The Hungry Robot still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 822 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 33, Episode 6 — “Spicin' Things Up” (January 8, 2021)
Address: 910 Old Steese Hwy suite c, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 907-347-8117
Website: www.thehungryrobot.com
See the full The Hungry Robot listing →
3. Waffles and Whatnot (Anchorage)
Breakfast, Southern, Dessert · $ · 4.7★ (782 Google reviews)
The a knockout breakfast at Waffles and Whatnot clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 782 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 3 — “Meaty, Cheesy and Sweet” (March 4, 2022)
Address: 500 Muldoon Rd #5, Anchorage, AK 99504
Website: www.wafflesandwhatnot.com
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4. Jazz Bistro On 4th (Fairbanks)
Mexican · $$ · 4.6★ (781 Google reviews)
Jazz Bistro On 4th is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.6 stars from 781 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 33, Episode 9 — “Alaskan Adventure” (February 26, 2021)
Address: 529 4th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 907-328-3663
Website: www.jazzbistroon4th.com
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5. Ray’s Place (Anchorage)
Asian · $$ · 4.7★ (625 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for bold Asian flavors, Ray’s Place keeps a 4.7-star rating across 625 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 7 — “Pickin' Up and Chowin' Down” (April 15, 2022)
Address: 2412 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: +1 907-279-2932
Website: www.raysplaceak.com
See the full Ray’s Place listing →
6. Seoul Casa (Anchorage)
American, Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (549 Google reviews)
Seoul Casa earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 549 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 2 — “Asian and American” (February 25, 2022)
Address: 601 E Dimond Blvd #6th, Anchorage, AK 99515
Phone: +1 907-344-3333
Website: m.facebook.com/Seoul-Casa-125858284952679
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7. Lavelle’s Bistro (Fairbanks)
Other · $$ · 4.7★ (447 Google reviews)
Known for a one-of-a-kind menu, Lavelle’s Bistro still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 447 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 33, Episode 8 — “Rib-Stickers” (February 12, 2021)
Address: 412 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: +1 907-888-2220
Website: lavellestaphouse.com
See the full Lavelle’s Bistro listing →
8. V’s Cellar Door (Juneau)
Other · $$ · 4.5★ (337 Google reviews)
The a one-of-a-kind menu at V’s Cellar Door clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 337 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 17 — “Eating Alaska” (November 1, 2019)
Address: 222 Seward St, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: +1 907-586-6870
Website: vscellardoor.com
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9. In Bocca al Lupo (Juneau)
Italian, Sandwich, Dessert · 4.4★ (334 Google reviews)
In Bocca al Lupo is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.4 stars from 334 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 19 — “Cruisin' Capital Cities” (November 22, 2019)
Address: 120 2nd St Suite B, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: +1 907-586-1409
Website: www.inboccaallupoak.com
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