Homestead Kitchen brings a taste of home cooking to Talkeetna, no matter where home is to you. Our dishes always start with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, resulting in a vibrant menu that delivers the unmistakable flavors of Alaska. Sit on our main street patio or find all the nourishment you need enroute to your next adventure.
Tom Krapu
This is just a real nice casual restaurant in town here.
I think our server was Helen. She’s the one that makes the homemade sangria. She was really friendly and just nice as could be. The other server was really interesting, kind of loud but in an entertaining way.
The food was well prepared and very fresh. Just a solid meal out in the middle of nowhere. If the prices seem a little high, remember, they are literally hours from civilization. I imagine just about everything needs to be trucked or by train from Anchorage or trucked down from Fairbanks!
The place felt incredibly clean and warm.
I’m sure they have rushes but if you get there early for lunch, we were one of the first table seated. It was pretty packed by the time we left.
… moreDiane Crandall
This is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The food was excellent—I especially enjoyed the seafood gumbo, packed with salmon, halibut, scallops, reindeer sausage, and rice, all topped with a puff pastry square. It had a wonderful New Orleans–style flavor. My husband had the grilled chicken sandwich and said it was delicious as well. The staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!
… moreVanessa Mills
Homestead Kitchen has excellent food, probably the nicest eating establishment in the small town of Talkeetna. The menu is small, but each dish we had was delicious! There are also several kid options. The meatball appetizer was excellent, and so was the broccoli and bean salad and the rhubarb cake. The service was very friendly. There is limited seating inside, but there is plenty of outdoor seating, especially on the side of the restaurant. Great elevated comfort food!
… moreKen Kelly
wonderful place on Main Street. If you’re looking for standard pub grub there are plenty of options in this cute little town. However, if you’re looking for a unique dining experience with very good food this is the place. They have a number of really unique apps to choose from.. The Swedish meatballs were something special because they used a raspberry rhubarb glaze. I heard the chowder was amazing by some guests next to us. The Elk sloppy Joe was very unique and delicious. The seafood gumbo was outstanding. Do yourself a favor and add the cheese dip as a side if you get a sandwich that comes with homemade chips. It’s perfect for dipping. Don’t forget to order the rhubarb skillet with a scoop of vanilla custard on top to finish off the meal.
… moregreg segura
Wowza what a gem and a place to eat, great food, great service and atmosphere.
Peter was our waiter and he is from Bulgaria and is a student.
He was on top of everything and very attentive.
The restaurant is clean and cozy..
… moreAllan Sawyer
What’s the best way to find a great local restaurant while on vacation? Ask a shopkeeper! That’s how I found the Homestead Kitchen in Talkeetna, and I’m so glad I did. The whole experience was unforgettable. My waitress, Holly, was incredibly warm and friendly. She recommended two things I absolutely had to try: the fried pickles and the halibut sandwich. The pickles were a revelation—homemade and sliced like fries, with a perfect batter that made them dangerously delicious. I also ordered the halibut sandwich without a bun, and Holly thoughtfully served it with a side salad and potato chips. The halibut was clearly fresh, which she confirmed, and it was outstanding. It’s blueberry season in Alaska, and Holly recommended the cobbler made with fresh blueberries from Hatcher Pass. Wow! It was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Holly also shared a bit of her story with me—it’s no surprise she used to be a flight attendant, because you can tell how much she genuinely loves people. Great food and terrific service make this a must-visit spot.
… moreCatherine Hunt
We were visiting Talkeetna in August and had lunch. It was very busy. The hostess was very nice and let us sit at the bar while we wait. Our server was very friendly. We enjoyed our food, drinks, and the restaurant’s ambiance.
… moreVictor B
We loved the food and the entertaining and efficient server – Archer, from Hawaii!
The “Lloyd’s” sloppy Joe was great, as were the meatballs!
Nice place, and maybe the best eating on Main Street!
VictorB
… moreGlenn Klein
Great food. We had appetizers for lunch, seafood fritters and meatballs. Both were super yummy and just enough for a small lunch. Meatballs could have been hotter but definitely fully cooked, the sauce was perfect.
… moreNon Yah
Great food great service. Under new management. New menu- no huge menu but it’s quality just right all home made items. Has everything you need. By far best food in this area thus far. The grits was amazing buttery. I ordered also on the side and was even better the flavors came through amazing. Tied it with their salmon. Great choice. The pastry is also hand made all amazing.
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