Fish farming is illegal in Alaska state waters, and that means salmon served in restaurants across the state is wild-caught and among the healthiest and freshest available. The state’s five species of salmon–king, silver, chum, pink and red–are caught and served throughout the year and are a dietary staple for many Alaskans.
The top 10 winners in the Best Salmon in Alaska category are as follows:
- The Cookery - Seward
- Deckhand Dave's - Juneau
- La Baleine Café - Homer
- Alaska Fish House - Ketchikan
- The Saltry Restaurant - Halibut Cove
- 229 Parks Restaurant and Tavern - Denali National Park & Preserve
- Bear Tooth Grill - Anchorage
- Jack Sprat - Girdwood
- Seven Glaciers Restaurant - Girdwood
- Lavelle's Bistro - Fairbanks
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Maya Wilson (Alaska from Scratch) and Claire Neaton and Emma Laukitis (Salmon Sisters) were chosen for their knowledge of the seafood scene in thee state.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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Maya Wilson
Maya Wilson is the personality behind the popular... Read More
Maya Wilson is the personality behind the popular food blog Alaska from Scratch and the author of the cookbook, Alaska from Scratch, published in February 2018 by Rodale Books. Maya also writes a weekly food column for Alaska’s largest newspaper and is a chef at a local bistro. She lives on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula with her wife, three school-aged children and their yellow lab puppy, Rosie.
Maya Wilson

Maya Wilson is the personality behind the popular food blog Alaska from Scratch and the author of the cookbook, Alaska from Scratch, published in February 2018 by Rodale Books. Maya also writes a weekly food column for Alaska’s largest newspaper and is a chef at a local bistro. She lives on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula with her wife, three school-aged children and their yellow lab puppy, Rosie.
Claire Neaton and Emma Laukitis a.k.a. Salmon Sisters
Growing up homesteading and fishing in the... Read More
Growing up homesteading and fishing in the westernmost reaches of Alaska, Claire Neaton and Emma Laukitis have been best friends and partners since youth. The rugged, male-dominated Alaska fishing industry is in their DNA and they wouldn’t have in any other way. Now, they're running their own apparel and lifestyle company, Salmon Sisters, out of a desire to share their love for Alaska's wild waters with fishing enthusiasts and adventurers around the world. Made for those who work and play on, in, or near the water, their gear is built to last a lifetime, or two. The Salmon Sisters are currently appearing nationwide in advertisements for Microsoft Surface Go.
Claire Neaton and Emma Laukitis a.k.a. Salmon Sisters

Growing up homesteading and fishing in the westernmost reaches of Alaska, Claire Neaton and Emma Laukitis have been best friends and partners since youth. The rugged, male-dominated Alaska fishing industry is in their DNA and they wouldn’t have in any other way. Now, they're running their own apparel and lifestyle company, Salmon Sisters, out of a desire to share their love for Alaska's wild waters with fishing enthusiasts and adventurers around the world. Made for those who work and play on, in, or near the water, their gear is built to last a lifetime, or two. The Salmon Sisters are currently appearing nationwide in advertisements for Microsoft Surface Go.