Beak Restaurant
Walk-in restaurant at the foot of Lincoln Street that runs without gratuities; any tips left are passed on to charity.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Walk-in restaurant at the foot of Lincoln Street that runs without gratuities; any tips left are passed on to charity.
On the menu
- Chef Renée was a 2023 James Beard semifinalist (own site)
- Gratuity-free; any tips are passed to local charities
- Walk-in only, no reservations
- Lunch and early dinner, Wednesday to Saturday
Facts checked October 19, 2026 with beakrestaurant.com, visitsitka.org, mapcarta.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Hours and menu →Map: Beak Restaurant
The 3D map shows the walk here from the shuttle stop. Expand it to switch to the tender landing and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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