The Pump House Restaurant
Alaska
The Pump House Restaurant and Saloon sits beside the Chena River in Fairbanks, combining Alaskan cooking with an interior intended to evoke the Victorian-era Gold Rush. The Senator Saloon's solid mahogany bar was built in Kansas City and shipped to Alaska for reassembly, adding a tangible piece of history to the setting. Seafood has a prominent place on the menu, including chowder, salmon and halibut. The kitchen also uses locally grown ingredients and herbs from the property when available. River views and the saloon provide different settings for a meal or drink, linking the restaurant's food with its distinctive historic atmosphere.