Best Bites & Brews After a Day on the Water
After a day of history, wildlife, and unbelievable views on the water, getting your feet on dry land – and getting in a good meal and a crisp drink – is the perfect ending to the day. Kodiak’s food and drink scene is small but mighty – packing a punch of flavors and options on this charming island.
Whether you’re craving tacos, burgers, steak, cocktails, cider, beer, treats, seafood, or local dishes, you’ll find a range of options downtown and around the island. Here are just a few of our picks for the best places for food and drink after a day on the water.
Food & Drink in Kodiak
Great for starting your day with a jolt or grabbing lunch and treats to enjoy later, Java Flats serves up giant cookies, matcha, hot and iced coffee drinks, tea, smoothies, oatmeal, granola, bagels, breakfast burritos, and lunch boxes with sandwiches, soups, and salads to keep you going. It’s a drive-up cafe with front porch seating, so it’s convenient and quick to grab what you need for the day.
Java Flats
907.487.2622
11206 West Rezanof Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
This native-woman-owned Kodiak favorite is named for the ancestral Sugpiaq/Alutiiq lands it sits on. The food and interiors beautifully blend traditional with contemporary, offering dishes like smoked salmon pasta salad, grilled flank steak sandwiches, Thai chicken wraps, the classic Nuniaq burger, the Baja cod wrap, and much more.
Nuniaq
907.481.1660
113 Lower Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
A locally owned bar and grill, The Rendezvous is a surf and turf favorite focused on local ingredients when possible. Have salmon and halibut burgers, cod sandwiches, fish and chips, clam chowder, a classic cheeseburger, smoked salmon pasta, margaritas, cocktails, and more. Check their calendar for live music nights, where you can listen to local talent while chowing down.
The Rendezvous
907.487.2233
11652 West Rezanof Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
Double Shovel Cider Co. is laid-back, welcoming, and fun. It’s a great place to stop in after a long day on the water, trying one of their 5 always-on-tap ciders (Extra-Dry, Forget-Me-Hopped, Pineapple, Appalanche, and Cider-Mosa) or one of the rotating options like Bitter Ex or Pepper Peak. They also have non-alcoholic ciders and mocktails, so there’s something for everyone.
Double Shovel Cider Co.
907.942.3585
101 Center St.
Kodiak, AK 99615
This aviation-themed bar located in Kodiak Compass Suites is bright, modern, and welcoming after a day on the water. With a glass ceiling over the bar, you can still enjoy a taste of the outdoors while you sip and snack. Try martinis, blended drinks, espresso, wine, beer, and a variety of cocktails. Food options include beer-battered shrimp, wings, mac and cheese, pizza, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, or a charcuterie board and Brie Wheel.
Piper Lounge
907.486.1086
203 Alder Lane
Kodiak, AK 99615
