Anchorage to Seward: The Turnagain Arm & Kenai Fjords Food Trail
Designated an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway, the Seward Highway hugs the dramatic cliffs of Turnagain Arm before climbing over alpine passes into the coastal wonderland of Resurrection Bay. This food trail guides you to the best roadhouse pies, Cajun steaks, and pristine oyster bars along the way.
Step-By-Step Food Route
Follow these milepost stops for the best meals, coffee, and roadhouse treats.
Start with Sourdough & Coffee in Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage · Snow City Cafe
Fuel up with fresh wild salmon cakes and a double espresso before hitting the highway south.
Turnagain Arm Scenic Detour to Girdwood
Girdwood (Milepost 90) · Jack Sprat
Take the scenic turnoff to Girdwood at the base of Alyeska for vibrant lunch bowls and mountain views.
Historic Log Cabin Pit Stop at Cooper Landing
Cooper Landing (Milepost 48) · Gwin's Lodge
Step into this historic 1952 hand-hewn log cabin where the Kenai River flows for comforting chowder and pie.
Grand Finale: Resurrection Bay Coastal Feast
Historic Downtown Seward · The Cookery
Arrive in Seward and celebrate the journey with boat-fresh oysters and locally foraged mushroom gnocchi.