Snow-capped Chugach mountains over Valdez harbor outside Mike's Palace

Valdez, Alaska - Established 1972

Mike's Palace

Where the Mountains Meet the Table

Fresh Alaskan seafood, hand-tossed pizza, hearty steaks, and Italian classics served harbor-side beneath the Chugach range.

Steaks Fresh Alaskan Seafood Hand-Tossed Pizza Italian Classics King Crab Since 1972 Harbor-Side in Valdez Steaks Fresh Alaskan Seafood Hand-Tossed Pizza Italian Classics King Crab Since 1972 Harbor-Side in Valdez
1972

Our Story

Half a Century on the Harbor

For more than 50 years, Mike's Palace has fed Valdez travelers, harbor workers, and families looking for a warm table after a cold day outside.

The setting does half the work: snow-capped peaks, glacier-fed waters, and fishing boats moving through the harbor just beyond the front door.

The rest is on the kitchen: Alaskan seafood, char-grilled steaks, hand-tossed pizza, generous plates, and the kind of unfussy hospitality that keeps people coming back.

Steaks Pizza Seafood Italian
Mike's Palace red storefront beneath Valdez mountains
205 N Harbor Drive Red storefront, mountain backdrop, harbor steps away.
Why they keep coming back

The Things We're Known For

01

Fresh Alaskan Seafood

Halibut, salmon, king crab, shrimp, oysters, and chowder with a local harbor feel.

02

Legendary Steaks

Big, satisfying cuts served with the confidence of a classic Alaska dining room.

03

Hand-Tossed Pizza

Hot pies, generous toppings, crisp edges, and a menu broad enough for every table.

04

Italian Classics

Pastas, chicken parmesan, shrimp scampi, tortellini, and comfort-food favorites.

05

Warm Local Service

Friendly, fast, and personal enough to make visitors feel like regulars.

06

Mountain Views

A dramatic Valdez backdrop that turns dinner into part of the trip.

Valdez harbor with snow-covered peaks in winter

"Best food in Alaska."

Guest highlight from Mike's Palace reviews
Reviews

Worth the Drive

Travelers and locals point to the same things: seafood, steaks, pizza, huge portions, cold drinks, and service that makes the place feel familiar.

Steak

"My favorite place to eat in town. Coldest beer on tap and the steaks are amazing."

Service

"The service was great and fast. Best food we had during our Alaska trip."

King Crab

"Very delicious. Service was great and the food was served hot and fresh."

Pizza

"Mike's Palace has the best pizza ever. The crust and toppings were perfect."

Find Us

Pull Up a Chair

Find Mike's Palace harbor-side in the heart of Valdez, open late for hungry travelers, local families, and crews coming in from the water.

Hours

Monday
11 AM - 11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM - 11 PM
Wednesday
11 AM - 11 PM
Thursday
11 AM - 11 PM
Friday
11 AM - 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM - 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM - 10 PM

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Reservations & Orders

(907) 835-2365

Service Options

  • Dine-in
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery

Good to Know

  • Bar onsite
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly