"The Saltry is without a doubt one of the world’s great dining experiences. It’s located across Kachemak Bay in the tiny settlement of Halibut Cove, so the night out starts aboard the Danny J, a restored antique fishing boat that serves as the restaurant’s ferry. You take a 20-minute cruise across the water and tie up at the dock below the restaurant. The place itself looks a bit like something cobbled together by hippies, Hobbits, and homesteaders out of driftwood, stones, and old cannery planks. It was founded by Marian Beck, the daughter of a former state senator who grew up in Halibut Cove. The seating is all outdoors on an enormous deck, so dress accordingly. Seafood is their specialty, and every item on the menu comes from the local ocean and from the gardens on the island. It’s light, modern, ocean-to-table with bold flavors that are allowed to stand for themselves, and you can wash it down with some of the finest wines and beers available. You can choose to ride the Danny J back to the mainland when you’re finished, or overnight accommodation is available. But make sure you call ahead and book well in advance, or better yet, plan your whole Homer excursion around the experience." - Kris Farmen
