Beak Restaurant
A local seafood restaurant run by a James Beard-nominated chef, famous for its black cod tips and rockfish tacos.
Founded in 2017 by James Beard-nominated chef Renée Trafton, Beak voted second in USA Today's 2026 readers' choice for best restaurants in Alaska. It is one of the few restaurants in town open year-round. Signatures include black cod tips, rockfish tacos, and smoked salmon dip, alongside a fresh fish menu that changes with the catch. The restaurant operates on a no-tipping model, with service charges already included in the menu prices. Expect to spend around $20–40 per person. Sources conflict on whether reservations are accepted, so calling ahead is recommended. Located on Lincoln Street in the city center, sharing a building with radio station KCAW.
Opening hours
Lunch 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, Dinner 4:00 PM–8:00 PM; Yelp lists Tue–Sat in August 2026, and closed Mon–Tue in November, adjusting seasonally; call 907-966-2326 to confirm
Nearby sights
- Totem Square & Sitka Pioneers' Home
- John O'Connell Bridge
- Castle Hill (Baranof Castle State Historic Site)
- Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
- Russian Blockhouse & Russian Cemetery
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Sitka History Museum
- Russian Bishop's House