La Casa de Monana

3.9 mi

Once upon a time located on the spit and then on Lake Shore Drive - now serving fine food at the…read moreZen Den on Wednesdays. Everything they make is amazing but their Birria taco is my favorite. The au jus is perfect and has a touch of acid to cut the richness of the meat!

We gave this place a try after a long day in the bay fishing since we were staying at the Seaplane…read moreBase. The tacos were delicious as well as the guacamole. It is also a great view of the seaplane base.

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Don Jose's

Trivia for out of towners: What's the mascot of the high school just a few minutes away? What…read moreiconic Alaskan building material makes up the front of their high school? Sooooo....It's okay. Chips and salsa are NOT complimentary. A basket of chips and two bowls of salsa wasn't terribly expensive at 4.50. But hot salsa wasn't available when we went. So they gave us two milds. The salsa tasted a little weird. I couldn't tell if an ingredient was missing or if there was some other funky aspect. Either way, I didn't eat many chips (which made the paying for it seem a little more frustrating). The queso appetizer was delicious. Great serving size and great flavor. Everyone at the table agreed and there wasn't any left at the end. Beer selection included a couple local craft beers and plenty of bottles. I was very happy with the Pacifico and lime I received. Service was friendly. So we're the couple on a date at the table next to us. They recommended food and drinks and told us all about places to visit in town. Apparently there are meaderys (meaderies?)open on town. Cool news! Overall, I was largely underwhelmed by the food and slightly chagrined by the chips and salsa cost.

Today as I was walking home from dropping my car off at the shop, I stepped in a hole and the next…read morething I know I'm crawling out of a ditch. Further on down the road I was attacked by a crow 4 times and I'm sure all you people driving by Safeway that saw that had a good laugh. (I'm laughing now but I wasn't then) Then I called a Taxi and yes someone stole my taxi. Finally got home and took my truck to Don Jose's for Taco Tuesday (5 tacos 10 bucks) yum! Owners bought me a nice shot of tequila! So nice!

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The Alibi Bar & Cafe

The food at The Alibi really is the best in town!…read more It doesn't matter what brings you in: the staff is friendly, welcoming, quick, and knowledgeable; the menu is fulfilling and reasonably-priced; and the vibe is exactly what we all need in our lives.

Yes, I have been back to visit my dearly beloved "best fries in Alaska" and I can confirm that they…read morestill retain the number one spot. This place was so packed tonight, because it's the height of the tourist season (we couldn't get parked for a good 10 minutes) and so the place was HEAVING and packed to the rafters. Even so, we were seated immediately, and the fancy water carafe brought to us. Obviously I think most of the people in here are tourists. Most don't look Alaskan, if you know what I mean. I order the sublime Parm Fry Stack, that I've been dreaming about for 7 months, and he got, oh who cares what he got, I don't remember. He should write his own reviews. Despite the jam-packed dining room, it was not overly noisy, and you could hear your conversation. I had an unfortunate experience at a cafe recently, where I encountered one of those people who love the sound of their own voice, instead of chowing down on some good food. Fortunately there were none of those type in here, and so I got to appreciate my Parm Fry Stack in peace. Our server seemed surprised that I only wanted the Parm Fry Stack, and not a proper entree, and we wouldn't be sharing them between us, along with our main meal. No! Potatoes can be a main too. Well. You know the last time I had them, I was impressed. It was a sizable portion. This time, it was an absolutely enormous portion. A DAUNTING portion. Even I was dubious that I could manage it. But they were as epically delicious as the first time with no difference in flavour at all, which I am supremely grateful for. I don't give out awards such as Number 1 fry in Alaska lightly, but this humongous beast has earned its place, and retained it with consistent quality. Absolutely beautiful!

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Blue Bus Diner

Great service and yummy food. Went for the cheese burger and fries 10/10 would recommendread more

We ordered two Mushroom Swiss burgers this evening for dinner. My husband had his as is, but I…read morerequested no bun. Both came as we requested. His came with a side of dill pickle, but mine did not. We shared the dill pickle. We thought the burgers were very good. Price was $31.00 including a $2.00 tip. Can't say how the dining room was as we did take out. They did seem to have plenty of empty tables available around 6:30 PM when we picked up our food on a Thursday.

Menu P. 1

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Swell Taco

4.6

(62 reviews)

0.2 mi

Hands-down the best food we've had in Alaska; and maybe the best street tacos ever!…read more We have been living in Alaska for a couple of years now, and Swell Taco in Homer is officially our favorite spot. The location is beautiful, featuring a very cute outdoor setup right on the ocean with amazing views. Even though they were busy with a long line, the service was outstanding, kind, warm, and engaging. They were incredibly thorough, and our order came out exactly right. I also noticed that everything coming out to other tables looked consistently spot-on, with everyone around us loving their food. As someone who eats gluten-free, the fact that 80% of their menu is GF was phenomenal, and it actually tastes incredible! Their corn tortillas are genuinely the best I have had anywhere. Their flavor combinations are extremely well thought out and expertly executed. We tried the fried rockfish, the halibut cheek, and the Carne Asada. The fish-based tacos were lovely, as the texture was perfect. The flavor profile on the Carne Asada was actually my favorite of the three, but the meat itself was just a little too tough for my full appreciation. Still, the seasonings on all three tacos were absolute perfection. Do not skip the coconut limeade! It was such a treat: perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and very well done. Swell Taco is a must-visit in Homer. We will be dreaming about these tacos until our next trip!

Friendly staff and great food. Love the option to order online, especially when it gets busy.read more

Rockfish (top), Carne Asada, Halibut (bottom)

Free H2O and hot sauce

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View of their storefront

Ramiro's

Wow this place is legit!! I know good Mexican. We lived in…read moreCalifornia for 3 years and the have great Mexican food. This place baffles me how good their Mexican food is. It's authentic and fairly priced. Their BURGERS are also amazing. Fresh made patties daily and they are big burgers in a big bun with tons of fries and all the fixings. Be carefully with the jalapeño burger because it's literally covered in freshly sliced jalapeño that puts even the best fire mouth to shame. Do yourself a favor and eat here. You will thank me later.

The food is made to order and delicious!…read more Portions are plentiful and the staff is great!

Harolds burger 1/2lb chicken breast, 1/2lb beef patty, cheese, bacon and all the goodies

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Mushroom Swiss burger

La Baleine Café

The woman at the front was definitely cold and unfriendly, however, the food was super yummy!…read moreDefinitely the best breakfast spot in town. When we visit again, we will be back!

Came here to get coffee and breakfast in the morning during our camping trip. The Barnacle Espresso…read moreplace next to the cafe looks separate but it's the same establishment. The coffee was SUPER good! My husband and I both got 16oz coffees and the total was only $12 and we inhaled the coffees lol. In the cafe, we got the breakfast burrito which comes with potatoes, pico and green sauce for a total of $40. It was a pretty big burrito but was just okay. Not a blast of flavor like I was expecting based on how good the coffee was. The service was great, everyone was super kind and the food came out quick even with the morning rush during a holiday weekend!

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Wild Honey Bistro

We stopped by both days we stayed in Homer because it was just that good! First time stopping here…read morethis trip and we were not disappointed. The line was long, but worth the wait. We got the Deja Vu, Rhuberrie, and the Bearies and Cream. All of which were amazing flavor combinations and beautiful presentation. The staff working there was also wonderful, kind, and super helpful. 10 out of 10 experience. We are definitely coming back next time we visit Homer!

This bustling little place offered fabulous breakfast foods and great coffee. Loved the vibe of the…read moreworkers and the quick calm service outdoors on the sunny day.

Love it all!

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So cute!!!

The Kannery

We were pleasantly surprised by our meal here. The cod and the rockfish were both excellent, and…read morethe salad was great too. It was an unpretentious spot that surved great food - we enjoyed it very much.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. It is so overpriced and the food is terrible. I…read moredon't mind paying a high premium if the food is good, but this was really awful. The risotto had literal ice cubes and it was like soup. The halibut that was over $50 was beyond salty, the potatos had sprouts, and the lettuce was rotten. The shrimp dumplings tasted like rotten shrimp. The waitress was also unwilling to take the part of the meal off the bill after our concerns. Do not go here.

Pineapple Duck Fried rice so good with the house made chili oil and house made ponzu sauce.

Interior

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The "Empressive" cocktail

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The Tickled Pear

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