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    Duncan House Diner

    3.6 (119 reviews)
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    Ashley B.

    What a great place for breakfast in Homer! Super cute. Super easy to find. And super friendly service. We had about a 10 minute wait which gave us time to look over the menu and some of the history on the walls. Once we were seated at a table our server quickly came over with waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink. A previous review said it's self service for water - we did not experience that. I had an OJ and my husband at tea. The OJ comes in a massive glass, not the standard water cup size. For breakfast I had the burrito which was super good! I was a little hesitant when it said chipotle tortilla - I wasn't sure what that entailed. I'm still not really sure, but I can say the burrito tortilla was a little crispy which helped keep my burrito together when I ate it. The burrito comes cut in half, which makes eating it way more manageable. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy which he also enjoyed. We will definitely be eating here again when we're in Homer.

    Two eggs with sausage and potatoes
    Tim P.

    Stopped on our way out of Homer for breakfast. Glad we did. Breakfast and place were great. Located in an older diner that looks authentic Alaska. After coffee we all ordered. My wife and I got the pick three breakfast. Others got the oatmeal, and another chicken fried steak with eggs. Everyone's eggs were perfectly over easy. My wife loved her biscuit and gravy. She said one of best biscuits she has eaten. Others loved their oatmeal with nuts and berries. The chicken fried steak with white gravy was good. Our server was good and kept on top of us.

    Kohnor L.

    Absolutely fantastic. I'm not really sure why this place has a 3 1/2 star rating. We got the schooner which my wife absolutely loved. I got the chicken fried steak. I'm used to a cubed steak but here at Duncan you get an actual legit steak smothered in delicious sausage gravy! This is a must stop in Homer

    Samir G.

    One of my favorite things to do while traveling is dining at local breakfast joints, not necessarily always the places spoken and written about the most. I walked by this place a few times and the aroma was definitely drawing me in. The parking lot was always pretty packed too. Yet, the overall Yelp rating was a cause for pause. I am so happy that I followed my instincts or my "gut" in this case , as it was a terrific experience - atmosphere, food, service and prices were all top-notch. I had the biscuits and gravy with reindeer sausage and eggs. Having lived in "the south" for about the last 25 years, I have become really fond of biscuits and gravy and this is one of the best I've ever had. The service was attentive, responsive and sweet. Finally, I just really loved the vibe.

    Candace L.

    It's AK, it's the Last Frontier, you're in Homer, at the end of the freaken road -- we can probably agree to cut Duncan House a little slack and that's something I rarely if ever do but really this isn't some culinary capital of the world. I wasn't here expecting the most insane delish brekke I've ever consumed, it's a freaken diner people! No outside drinks allowed in, stopped me in my tracks. I tend to like to get coffee from a coffee shop and if I'm eating a sit down brekke, I'll bring it along. Not in this part of town, the sign is posted on the door but I missed it so we sipped our lattes out front until we were finished and ready to head indoors. I suppose with the way this trip was going, during this shoulder season with everything closed - I could have had a cup full of something way stronger than an oat latte from next door. I had the biscuit with gravy and eggs and bacon. Finished every last bite. My friend had the reindeer sausage plate, I tried a bite and left it in my napkin. I'll leave reindeer to decor around my house during the month of December. We were the only ones in there first thing in the morning, then a couple came in later. We were sat immediately and service was great. You'll be hard pressed to find open places to dine in this time of year, so if brekke or lunch is what you're looking for in a sit down environment this is a solid choice.

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    Everything was so good. We got biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs. The biscuits were perfection and gravy was amazing! Not over priced, Good food, friendly, fast service and nice atmosphere.

    Good prices and the High Protein breakfast was good.
    Jaemi M.

    This was our first meal when we got to Homer. We had a very early flight from Fairbanks to get here and didn't get a chance to have breakfast so we were famished and needed to eat. First thing I found in yelp was Duncan House Diner and I am glad we gave it a try. First, for all the keto peeps, they have a High Protein breakfast which is what I ate. I love it when restaurants offer carb free options without having to go a la carte. The dish consisted of eggs with cheese, ham and reindeer sausage. I did get a side of hollandaise so it felt like eating Eggs Benedict without the English muffin. My dad had a biscuit and gravy dish and it looked good. Our meal was good and they kept the coffee flowing. The service was good. Our waitress was friendly and the let us sit and relax while eating and didn't make us feel rushed. Decor was like and old country diner feel. Very nice start to a great vacation.

    Cinnamon Roll

    My husband and I were looking for a good place to have breakfast together on our last morning in Homer. The food was delicious and ALL the staff was incredible. They made sure our coffee was always topped off and made us feel welcomed. There was a sweet, young gentleman (not sure his name, but had a ponytail) working hard and really did a great job. He made sure we had everything we needed and went out of his way to check to see if they had any cinnamon rolls, that I'd been craving. It was delicious! My husband had the chicken fried steak and he said it's the best he's ever had (that's a bold statement)! Thank you Duncan House Dinner!

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    We visited the diner twice on our to Homer and both times we hade great service and food! The interior was so cute and ver my Alaskan!

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    Good food, good service, limited menu. Would love to see waffles on the menu. Gravy and biscuits were good.

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    Great service! Great food in good sized portions, for breakfast there is no better place in Homer! Eclectic decor and easy going atmosphere!

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    Excellent food; wonderful menu options; professional staff; our 'go to' local restaurant in Homer, Alaska

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    Great for breakfast , huge portions. Friendly staff . Plenty of parking fast service. Clean

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    Food was very good, it felt warm and cozy. The service was friendly and timely will definitely be eating there again!

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    Captain Pattie's Fish House - Grilled scallops

    Captain Pattie's Fish House

    3.7(411 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    •$$$

    WOW! Halibut fish and chips were amazing!!! Halibut is hard to cook, but this was incredible! For a…read moredeep fried fish, it was moist and succulent. A generous portion of fries were served as well. Wife had the scallops with Cole slaw. She shared one and that too was amazing! It wasn't dry, and it wasn't "raw." Cooked to perfection. Prior to that, we had the clam chowder. That was really good as well! Smokey flavored with a hint of spice . This was different compared to other clam chowders we ate. Also, every single spoonful had clam(s) on it. Very generous with their clams. Service was great! Just getting seated by the hostess took a while. But worth the wait. View was awesome, too!!!

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    AJ's Old Town Steakhouse

    4.2(297 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Excellent service, excellent bar, excellent server. I can't say anymore about it. If you look…read morearound the restaurant, you see a lot of diners wearing commercial fishing clothes, like I used to do as one of them for about six years. I know that's a great sign indicating the best that you possibly can if those folks come here for dinner. Service was impeccable, no wait and prompt delivery of our drinks than our meal my wife's pasta dish was also very excellent. We took leftovers home and enjoyed them twice!. The scallops were the best meal I had in Alaska this time after 16 days of traveling. I'd be really surprised if you went wrong at this venue, and I recommend it with all my heart and will do so to my best friends!

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    The main parking off to the side facing the building.

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    The only reason I didn't give it four stars is because it's a bit spendy but the view, food, and…read moredrinks were fabulous. The artichoke and crab dip was delicious. The Alaskan crab legs were very good. The only thing that would improve it is if the butter had a warmer to keep it warm. The house salad and beet salad were both quite good. ( the half salad is big enough) They were quite busy but the service was still good.

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    View from Restaurant

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    Halibut Iliamna(GF) and Scallop w/ bacon

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    4.2(25 reviews)
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    Holy WOW! Small establishment in Homer- not a ton of seating but enough. Seat yourselves, they come…read moretake your order. The service was excellent! We started with apps- the Fresh Rolls (vegetarian/vegan) are done beautifully, but the star was the cilantro herb dressing/dip on the side was amazing- I tried to get the recipe but they weren't giving it up! I'd buy it by the bottle! The crab Rangoon were enjoyed (I don't eat them but two of the diners ate them all and loved them). The steam pork dumplings were delicious- tender, flavorful, not gummy at all. Light but filling! For main meals- Clear Tom Yum soup with shrimp: excellent flavor! Lots of shrimp and mushrooms and the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I adore good Tom Yum and struggle to find it on the Peninsula but this is one of the two best I've had worldwide. Pad Chow Mein- we got one chicken and one pork. The meat was a touch dry, but there was a decent amount of nice, light broth/sauce in the bottom. The noodles were perfect and tons of great veggies. Pad Prik Gluer Tofu- I'm not a tofu fan and even I loved this! The crispy shallots/onions were amazing (also needs to be sold by the buck!) and overall just killer flavor. Garlic Chicken- this one has some allergies so they made sure to leave off soy/gluten for us. The fried garlic on top was wonderful and the perfect texture addition, and everything was fresh and steamed perfectly. The Thai Iced Teas were fantastic as well, rich and creamy and still light. A simple Jasmine hot tea worked nicely for the rest of us. We will be back and will definitely be bringing friends. Large portions, excellent quality and great service- The whole Peninsula needed this place!

    This place is amazing!…read more Everything was fresh, hot and beautifully prepared and served! The calamari was unique, I was expecting rings , and instead had big slices. Tender and delicious. Next were eg rolls, piping hot, and full of cabbage and other veggies. I ordered the Ginger Chicken, not too spicy and they delivered exactly what I asked for. It was flavorful, hot and exactly what I wanted. Homer is killin it!

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    Vegan Cashew Tofu dish

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    Tom Yum Goong @ Cosmic Thai. Flavorful, filling, and authentic Thai!

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    3.5(84 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    •$$$

    Wasabi's is a hidden gem of Homer. If you have a chance make sure to go! It's off the spit and away…read morefrom the typical tourist spots but the food is exceptional-- range of options, beautiful presentation, large portions, and absolutely delicious-- and all with a lovely view! Their menu is a little limited right now but they have a wonderful range of options and every single thing we ate was delicious. Halibut dip was delicious and a little spicy with plenty to share for the table of four. The curry was delicious and flavorful with perfectly fried fish and plantains that made the dish. Bison was well done and flavorful. Thai ribs were a surprise standout (we live in Alabama, who goes to Alaska to eat ribs, especially when there are good ones back home? Apparently we do). Tender and deliciously smothered with a Thai peanut sauce. The slaw was good and the Mac and cheese wholly unnecessary because of how good everything else was, but the Mac was decadent and incredible! The seafood stew was a standout. Huge amounts of crab in the stew and lots of flavor in the sauce. Huge portions of everything we had to skip desert. If you're in Homer, make sure to check it out!

    Not really open anymore. It's for sale. I think the short time they were open this year was just to…read morekeep the liquor license while they try to sell it.

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    2 spider rolls and a spider hand roll

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    Portobello mushroom fingers. Super crunchy and amazing!

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