Whether you're a service member heading home from a long shift, a family visiting from another duty station, or a traveler passing through the Alaskan wilderness — we've got a warm plate and a comfortable bed waiting for you.
Home-Style Meals
Freshly prepared daily
Comfortable Lodging
Rest easy between missions
Military Community
Proudly serving JBER
Convenient Location
On-base at Bldg 647
Forget the mess hall routine. Our dining facility brings together the comfort of home cooking with the reliability you need — hot, hearty meals prepared with care, from breakfast through dinner.
Start your shift right with hot eggs, fresh pancakes, crispy bacon, and a made-to-order omelet station — because the best missions start with a real breakfast.
A satisfying midday meal with grilled entrees, homemade soups, a salad bar with fresh toppings, and sides that actually taste like they were made with attention.
Wind down with comfort food done right — roasted meats, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, and rotating specials that bring a little joy to your evening.
Menu items rotate weekly. Contact us for current offerings and dietary accommodations.
Between deployments, relocations, and the constant motion of military life, sometimes you just need a quiet room, a comfortable bed, and a moment to breathe. Our lodging offers exactly that — clean, comfortable, and conveniently located right on base.
The Wilderness Inn Dining Facility has been a staple on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for years, serving the men and women who defend us, their families, and the visitors who come to support them. We know that food is more than fuel — it's a moment of connection, a chance to sit down and feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be.
Our team takes pride in every plate we serve and every guest we welcome. Whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast before a morning briefing or settling in for a leisurely dinner with your family, we want you to leave feeling taken care of.
JBER
Proudly serving Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
365
Days a year we're here for you
The real measure of a place like this isn't in the walls — it's in the people who walk through them.
"After a long deployment rotation, walking into the Wilderness Inn and getting a hot meal that actually tasted like home was exactly what I needed. The staff treated us like family."
— Active Duty Service Member, JBER
"We stayed here while my daughter finished basic training. The rooms were clean, the food was incredible, and it felt so much better than a hotel. We'll definitely be back."
— Military Family Member
"I bring my civilian visitors here when they visit Anchorage, and they always ask why I don't just stay at a hotel. The atmosphere is warm, the food is better than most restaurants, and it's right on base."
— JBER Resident
We're right here on base — just walk in and let us take care of you.
Bldg 647 (JBER)
Anchorage, AK 99505
Monday – Sunday
Open daily for all meal services
Contact us for current dining and lodging hours
Have a question about dining or lodging? We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for reaching out. We'll get back to you within 1–2 business days.
Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for the night, the Wilderness Inn is here for you — every day of the year.
