After being to most of the national parks in the US, where all you can get is pizza and Caesar…read moresalad, I am so impressed by the quality of food here. We made a reservation with the front desk as soon as we checked in after a long day of being cold in the rain and waiting at the bus station in Talkeetna. We should've just gone straight to the lodge but we didn't know how hard it was going to rain. Smoked salmon chowder: 5/5 always a hit in Alaska Midnight sun kissed scallops: 4/5 a little bit overdone Salmon sushi cups: 4/5 thought these were going to be raw but they're fully cooked, not worth the price Grilled halibut: 5/5 had to get it for the local ingredient Crab ravioli: 100/5 wow the flavor of the sauce and crab were fantastic. We usually don't ever really like pasta dishes because it's too rich and stagnant in the flavor but we could not get enough of this. I would love to have this recipe Crème brûlée: 4/5 classic but nothing special After going on a disappointing cruise with Royal Caribbean my expectations of this place was extremely low knowing it was operated by a cruise company. But Alaska has impressed me! I wonder if the lodge can be booked separately from a gray line because the train is honestly a bit of a waste of time. Would love to come back via self driving.

Good spanakopita appetizer. Main was salmon which was small and extremely overcooked but served on…read moresome great risotto. Wait staff are largely international college students who are trying but are not experienced servers. It's just an average restaurant.

Nice find. We went here for lunch prior to leaving Talkeetna. First off the location the Venu gave…read morethe ambience of the old West. Cool. Inside there are a myriad of pictures mostly of people you will not recognize because they tend to be local or traveling musicians that apparently provide amazing entertainment for the local folks. There is however, one famous picture and that is a John Denver and his dog catching a salmon. What about the food? I had a BLT which hit the spot and another in our group had a half pound burger which also hits the spot. I don't remember what the third person had but they enjoyed their meal and told me they would give it four stars. All in all it was a great visit we got her tummy is filled with some delicious food while soaking in local ambience. There was no live music while we were there, but I could imagine given all the pictures of musicians.

Sign alone was intriguing to us and when our train was delayed we decided to stop in here for a…read morebeer while waiting. Fried mushrooms and crab cakes were so good! Better than home for sure! A little of the beaten path of downtown Talkeetna, but worth walking a couple blocks down the highway (also within a short walking distance from train depot).

Oh dear. What's happened to West Rib? I used to LOVE coming here, when i was a mere stripling of a…read moretourist way back in 2010, and i have returned many times. I organized an overnight camping trip JUST so i could have dinner at West Rib again, man, what a disappointment. Was the place always this run down, and shabby? Did the sun get in my eyes and blind me? Well anyway, so after me demanding we go to West Rib, yet seeing most other eateries in town absolutely BULGING with tourists, i was a little taken aback by the solo diner in the outside space at West Rib. Gamely i ploughed on with my choice, thinking "maybe i should have gone somewhere else" The server was a nice enough young girl, and she bowed each time she visited the table, and i have absolutely no issues with her - very polite and nice. When she brought the menu, i was shocked. I am sure, i am positive it used to be fatter, had many more choices, every other time I've been here. I distinctly remember a certain sauce or dip i used to order that had a funky name, and was sort of like a schmear but runnier. Now there's only a single page to order from. I wanted to leave. I honestly was on the verge of getting up and going. Anyway, I ordered the Stubbs Burger - hadn't realized he was the Mayor Cat dude, nor that the burger was named after him. Husband ordered the special which was a Brisket Sandwich, and some Jalapeno Poppers to start. The food was fairly fast to come out, and the Poppers were hot, and came with a cool, creamy sauce, maybe ranch? They were ok, taste like every other Jalapeno Popper I've had, I'm not that keen on them to be honest. Then the entrees came out very quickly after that, so i just got started on my burger. Well - see I've been off potatoes in all their glorious forms since February, but these beer-battered fries looked so appetizing, that i grabbed a handful and distributed them evenly across my burger. And i must say - the burger was perfect. I like a well-done, no-pink burger. This was absolutely exactly how i would have asked for it to be cooked if given the choice, i had to take off the onion and the tomato off (they give me stomachache) but of course the 10 fries i put in there filled the gap nicely. And the cheese was oozing very beautifully and dripping out of the bottom. It was gorgeous. He said his Brisket Sandwich was really good too, so despite the place's shabby, and rundown appearance, and slimmer menu - what they cook, they do it very well. I did hear disquieting rumours regarding West Rib, from people around town when i said i was going there for dinner, so whatever they've done, has gotten them a bad reputation in town, which is quite sad really. It holds fond memories for me, due to it being one of the first places my husband took me when we weren't married yet, and i hadn't moved here.

I can't recommend this place anymore. They say they will be open when you talk to them (in person-…read morethey also run tbe grocery store), then they aren't. They told me they are having a hard time finding staff this year. Every time I've stayed in Talkeetna they've been closed, even when they told me they planned to be open. They aren't updating their website or voice-mail either. The place is dilapidated and run down as well. Such a shame.

The food was fresh and delicious. We especially enjoyed the…read moreBlackened Salmon Pot Pie and the Pollack Sandwich! Service was great. Waiter kept our glasses full and checked in with us on the quality of our meal. The Manager, Archer, was a lot of fun to chat with and definitely added to the experience! The weather was gorgeous so we ate outside on the deck and people watched as we dined!

The Homestead kitchen is located in a very artsy town! The mornings are a bit slow for this town,…read morebut this is the best place to grab breakfast! If you order coffee, they will ask if you would like to choose your own mug, which is such a fun addition! Inside on the wall, there is a variety of different mugs to choose from. The breakfast sandwich was served on a biscuit and came with yummy potatoes! The staff was super friendly, and I would love to come back to enjoy their side garden and stage!

Food and drinks were delicious! Fun little spot in the lodge but small. Limited menu.read more

Excellent adult milkshakes and burgers. The service at the bar was amazing and the ability to see…read moreMt McKinley was certainly the highlight of this location.

Best dinner we've had in Alaska so far. Most places in Talkeetna seem to be bar/pub type…read morerestaurants. Kahiltna Bistro does have a bar, but lends itself more to a local, quieter restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we felt a friendly vibe. Our beautiful waitress, Rae-Janell, was helpful, attentive and her lovely smile made our delicious dinner even more enjoyable. While there, we watched locals stop in for a drink or to get their "oyster fix". They have a menu that is available all day and a dinner menu that begins at 5:00. Patrons talk to one another & we chatted with a gentleman who was from our home state of West Virginia (even though he was a Pitt fan). I splurged on the King Crab and it was worth every penny. My husband had the filet steak and said it was juicy and tender. If we are ever back in Talkeetna, we would definitely have a meal here again.

If you are looking for an amazing meal- this is the place!!…read moreWe had the Ahi Appetizer, Halibut Dinner and Special King Salmon dinner. ALL absolutely amazing! Halibut was cooked to perfection and the salmon presentation (thank you, Skinny the Chef) with how delicious it tasted, was the best I've ever ordered (and I eat a lot of salmon!) Our server, Kae, was attentive and so personable-she made our day! They have a great menu, lovely decor and a great wine and beer menu. Please don't leave Talkeetna without habving a meal here!

The 4 course meal was an interesting selection leaning towards the seafoods of Alaska. Heavily…read morepushed and additional charge, the oysters were good but not the best we've had. The scallops were a sous vide that would be better pan sired in my opinion. Entrees were very good and the two deserts offered were great! With the pairing wine flight for additional fee we felt the over $400 tab was a bit steep. Service was good, and the facility was amazing with all the AK ambiance.

Can't wait for Mary Carey's to open up for the summer season. Great causal food, delicious pies…read moreand on a sunny day an awesome view of Denali!

We came for the history but left disappointed by the breakfast and the service. We asked for hash…read morebrowns to be extra crispy, but they arrived undercooked instead. What was even more disappointing was that our waitress seemed annoyed by the request. Throughout the meal, the staff came across as unfriendly, and it felt like we were inconveniencing them just by being there. It's a shame because the historic atmosphere is interesting, but the mediocre food and poor customer service made the experience one we won't be repeating.