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Café Cups Frommer's Exceptional

162 W. Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK

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Cuisine Seafood, Sandwiches
Hours Tues-Sat 4:30pm-10pm
Location Around Town
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 907/235-8330
Prices Main courses $18-$30
Credit Cards MC, V

Café Cups Review

The facade of the yellow house on Pioneer Avenue is unmistakable, with its elaborate bas-relief sculpture. The small dining room is a work of art, too, a masterpiece of wood, light, and space. Jennifer Olsen seats guests, and her husband, David, is the chef. As the owners, they've combined a love for good food with practicality in a small town. The menu comes in two parts. The regular daily menu is mostly mainstream -- aimed at local diners looking for something familiar -- but they also have an extensive daily menu of orally described specials, usually including many of interesting choices based on local seafood. Do not make a choice before considering these, which are the heart of the experience. David has a terrific sense of the texture of food -- the lamb chops were a sensual delight, crisply seared on the outside, tender and juicy inside, on rich mashed potatoes. Portions are large. They serve beer and wine.

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