soup slut approval GET THE CHOWDER (sorry explicit but necessary) also the stuffed mushrooms app hit ‍ our server was really sweet and it was a homey vibe :) read more

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We didn't experience a great first impression of customer service considering we're the only two dining in for about half an hour before the next patrons popped in. My uncle said three times, "Hello!" Male staff appeared to be more focused on laptop and finally responded, "I'll be there." When male staff arrived to our table, my uncle said, "We're ready to order." Customer service gradually improved with male staff and after a female employee arrived while we indulged in soup, appetizer and main entree. Restaurant was completely out of king crab and oysters when we clarified with the male staff, saw the sticker labeled out on menu and their morning shipment didn't arrive. Smoked Salmon + Clam Chowder in a bowl was a winner! Highly ideal for below zero degrees Fahrenheit weather. Able to taste both fresh Alaskan smoked salmon and clams. Toasted bread complemented this fabulous chowder. Smoked Salmon Spread with cream cheese, thinly sliced baguette, on a bed of leafy greens, capers, red onions, cucumbers, and red, orange and yellow bell peppers. Everything made fresh and tasty! 1 lb Dungeness crab was served heat hot with two containers of drawn butter. Loved how the shell was very easy to crack, peel, pulled out the fresh crab meat. Enjoyable to consume. Vegetable medley and diced potatoes were included. There's free parking and a clean washroom/ restroom inside the restaurant. read more

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Best clam chowder I've ever had! It's definitely something you have to get even as a starter. So fresh and delicious I couldn't stop thinking about it. Also got the ahi tuna bowl and that was amazing. The king crab apparently is phenomenal, but $415 for 3 pounds is a bit pricey. They have a lot of rotating specials and their drinks are pretty reasonably priced. Definitely a great mountain town place. read more

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The vibe is giving "seen better days" (yes, there's a ripped leather couch), and I almost left. Stayed, ordered the tuna poke bowl - and it was actually really good. The server was super friendly and attentive, which helped a lot. Come for the food, not the decor.l! read more

Basecamp - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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I love the place. It's welcoming. It has delicious food. We arrived to Alaska and the very first evening. We decided to have dinner and this was the place we picked. Of course, in Alaska that you have to try all the seafood and everything that it's known for so we went for the oysters because we absolutely love oysters, and these were delicious. I supremely enjoyed them. We also had the garlic cheesy pasta- it was delicious. The kids cheeseburger was phenomenal. A good portion also. We also had the chowder, which was tasty. The ambience itself was very cozy and welcoming and the people working there were patient and helpful. We ended up going there the very second day to have the snow crab legs with shrimp and the hot apple cider, which I recommend. We spoke with the owner, nice guy. Definitely worth visiting this place. It also has a hidden bathroom which is so cool. read more

Basecamp - Snow crab legs with a pound of shrimp and hot apple cider - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

We had burgers and gyros. They were very satisfying. The burger was thick, juicy, and well seasoned. The gyro had delicious tzatziki and cucumbers with soft tasty meat. The service was friendly. The interior is very 'base campy' with some lovely art work. Reasonable prices. Next time you're in Girdwood, stop in for lunch! read more

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To start with, the place is so cute. Not overdone with decor and humble. The artwork they have is beautiful also. The service was great, friendly staff and quick service. But the food is top notch. We got the salmon spread, a jalapeño burger and just the normal cheeseburger. But it was all SO GOOD. read more

Basecamp - Jalapeño burger with side salad - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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I popped in for a couple of burgers to go. It was kind of busy, but I was greeted promptly and things moved as fast as they could given the crowd and staffing. Both burgers were TO DIE FOR! Hot, juicy, flavorful. This was my first time here. It appears to be a locals place with lots of return guests/familiar faces. I'd go back. Oh, and try and find the bathroom! You'll know why I say this once you do it. That's worth it to pop in. Super fun. read more

I've been coming here for a while now, service and food have always been exceptional. I particularly love the fettuccine in garlic cream sauce with chicken. We came in on Saturday 8/2 for lunch, and I elected not t have the heavy cream pasta for lunch, and went for a Jalapeno burger instead, husband ordered the chowder. I did not recognize any of the staff, except for one of the servers, who I've seen before. The other servers kept having to ask her for guidance. The boss was also notably absent - Salmonfest was happening, so maybe the staff were attending. (The bar across the road were closed due to Salmonfest, which is the only way I knew it was happening) A lone chowder was up on the pass, sitting there for a while, but no sign of my patty on the grill. A couple who came in after us were served before us, and still the chowder sat there. Eventually, I was handed my burger and he was given the chowder that had sat for a while on the pass. I removed the onion and pickles from my burger, I assembled it, took one bite, and a gush of red myoglobin shot out, the interior of the burger was rare, it looked raw to be honest - I always ask for well done, but my husband interrupted and requested medium. I eat medium rare steak all the time - I love it, but the cooking rules for steaks don't hold true for ground beef temperatures, this is because the germs that are present on the surface of a steak, stay on the surface and are killed during the cooking process, but for ground beef, there are multiple "surfaces" and the interior of the burger must be cooked to 160f to eliminate the germs within. I personally like my burgers well done because then I know I won't get salmonella or E.Coli. I do not believe it's safe to eat rare burgers. This was a disgusting burger, and I handed it back to the server, who asked me if it was not cooked to the temperature I liked? Excuse me? it's raw, and sitting in a pool of red, I was about to explode with anger. She gave it back to the cook, who just put it back on the griddle. It came back to me, well done, but in the same bun, which by this time was flattened and worse for wear. The recooked burger lacked seasoning. It was not good. I ate half. The server comped my burger, which under the circumstances was the least she could do. I seriously hope these were temporary staff, and that the regular staff were at Salmonfest. That lunch ruined my day. read more

Basecamp - Sorry, I gorgon to take a pic of strawberry salad either chevre and candied walnuts, but the plate is super pretty! - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Incredible dinner and experience at Basecamp. Service and options were great. Kids menu for the 10 year old, she chose the butter noodles and ate every bite. We splurged and split a pound of crab, small shrimp Caesar, and the jalapeño burger with side ranch salad. 16 yo had a regular cheeseburger with chips. The crab meat was perfect even though the shell wasn't crispy so it made it a little tough to "crack" open, but a couple pairs of shears did the job. The crab was served with drawn butter and boiled, seasoned potatoes and vegetables that were incredible! The shrimp were perfectly cooked on the Caesar, the dressing tasted like it was made in house 10/10. Jalapeño burger was good, not too much of the Kenai dip, and daughter enjoyed the salad with her pasta. Cute little place, with chesterfield couches at some of the tables. read more

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We found this place on Yelp after visiting a nearby animal conservation center, and it's nestled in Girdwood just a few miles off Seward Highway. This place is tiny inside. There are around eight tables and seats at a bar for roughly a dozen. There were a few empty tables from we arrived, but they had been reserved, so we waited a few minutes for another party to leave. Three of us ordered the chowder ($8 cup, $12 bowl) plus a steak quesadilla ($18) to split. Our fourth had a cheeseburger ($19) that came with chips (option for a side salad). The chowder was delicious and came with two slices of baguette each. Lots of flavor, whole clams, and plenty of salmon and potatoes - highly recommend. If it is your main course, definitely go for the bowl. The cheeseburger was a freshly made patty, very juicy with toppings of lettuce, tomato, and onion. Service was good, a bit slow in that it took around 30 minutes for our food to arrive. That was frustrating because three of the items were soup that was literally being served out of a huge vat. There seemed to be only one line cook and two tour groups in the restaurant were served before us even though we had ordered first. I can understand why they take precedence since they need to keep moving, but we were getting hungrier watching their food arrive. Overall a fun and tasty lunch! read more

Basecamp - Bowl of smoked salmon and clam chowder $12 - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Basecamp has been on my list for sometime and I've seen their deals in the local Val-Pak. Basecamp's attentive solo server, is really efficient. She'll take care of you...and everyone else. Unfortunately, she works with a cook who, to put it plainly, doesn't want to be there, and he isn't shy about letting the entire restaurant know. We visited on a Saturday evening. We were seated in the last avail back booth. The restaurant is bright and cozy. With decent local tap options, we were able to enjoy a local stout and blonde. We ordered a salmon dip appetizer, (as they had just ran out of chowder), 1lb crab legs with steamed veggies ($40), cajun pasta and a white cream pasta. The cook came out to tell the server that our order was "a lot of food for 2 people,"......he said he "wanted to see this!" It was rude. Soon after, the solo server gets off the phone with "Chair 5 Restaurant," who lets her know "they're unable to accommodate a family with babies." Solo server, being the considerate gem she is, gave the cook a heads up. Said "family with babies," walks in and the cook huffed and puffed and said "shit,".........Sir.........did you not JUST get the heads up from your server, about this?! The Cajun pasta was "better later," but definitely on the noticeably sweeter side. The crab legs were dungeonness. We cracked a few open to try in restaurant, finished the salmon dip (the star of the show), and took the majority of our order, to go. I'm glad I was able to cross Basecamp off my list. read more

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terrible experience our waiter didn't bring out our drinks, food and they tried to charge us for all the stuff that was not brought out and they expected 30% gratuity. read more

Worth the Flight from Texas - Smoked Salmon Chowder Heaven at Base Camp! I came all the way from Texas, and let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it for the smoked salmon chowder at Base Camp in Girdwood, Alaska. This bowl of comfort is everything I hoped Alaska would taste like: creamy, rich, and smoky with generous chunks of tender salmon that taste like they were caught that morning and kissed by campfire smoke. The balance of herbs, cream, and the briny-sweet seafood is pure perfection. Every spoonful was a warm welcome to the Last Frontier. And let's not forget the fresh bread on the side. Two rustic slices perfect for soaking up every drop. It's a humble presentation, but the flavor packs a memory that'll stay with you long after the mountain air fades. If you're anywhere near Girdwood, don't miss this spot. Base Camp nails the local vibe with food that feels like a hug after a long day of hiking, skiing, or exploring. I'd book another flight just for that chowder. read more

Basecamp - Came all the way from Texas for this smoked salmon Chowder! - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

I started with the smoked salmon and clam chowder appetizer and it knocked my socks off... thick, creamy, and loaded with flavor. For dinner I went with the Cajun pasta and I swear there had to be some sorcery in that sauce because it was insanely good. The shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly and made the whole dish pop. The spot itself is a total hole in the wall--blink and you'll miss it kind of place. Staff was a little underwhelming, but you don't come here for white glove service... you come for the food. And on that front, it absolutely delivers. read more

Review is based on food ordered, service and ambiance. Obviously this is a no frills place so ambiance is not going to score high. The food ordered was a gyro, burger and salmon chowder. The salmon chowder was good, the burger was not grilled so it was a bit greasy and the gyro was deep fried, but what else could it be? The ingredients in gyro were fresh. The service wasn't enthusiastic and seemed more interested in getting back to conversation with friends. It's possible the other food was better, but again the chowder was good giving it a 4/5 rating. Otherwise, considering the rest of the meal, service and ambiance, I'd give it a "could've been better" rating. I wanted it to be better based on a suggestion, but it wasn't. read more

I heard so many people raving about this restaurant and was really excited to finally try it. We were able to grab a table right away. Server was very attentive and the food arrived in a timely manner. However, even though my chowder had great flavor, it was barely lukewarm. I ordered the black and blue burger and it was very salty, I was only able to eat half. My daughter's creamy pasta had a milky instead of cream flavor. I was disappointed after hearing such great reviews from friends about this place. Not sure I'd go back. read more

What a great place! Local Alaska beer to start. It's a house, so it's rustic.. A really great salmon dip (get more bread). The halibut was outstanding. Even the veggies underneath were just right. Worth it! read more

We sat at the bar at Basecamp, which turned out to be a huge mistake. Right away, we were greeted by a sweaty crew. Not exactly pleasant, but we figured we'd give the place a chance. From the bar, you can see the grill and food being plated. What we saw was downright disgusting. We ordered two cheeseburgers. A few minutes later, we watched the cook throw the patties on the grill -- and that's when things went off the rails. The guy was drenched in sweat and wearing a single blue glove that he used for absolutely everything. He handled raw meat, touched plated food under the heat lamp, wiped the glove on his shirt, and never changed it once. I was already queasy watching it, but then came the deal-breaker. He touched raw salmon with the same glove, then went right back to handling cooked food and grabbing spatulas. No glove change, no handwashing, nothing. Just total cross-contamination happening in plain sight. My wife and I looked at each other, stood up, and left. There was no way we were going to risk getting sick, especially while on vacation. Watching it happen live, knowing your food is up next, makes you lose all confidence in the kitchen. Sure, things like this might happen behind closed doors, but when you see it with your own eyes, it's a whole different level of gross. We dodged a $50 bullet, and possibly a ruined trip. Buyer beware. read more

We visited this restaurant on a whim after hiking in Girdwood. We stopped by at around 4:30pm and the restraint was fairly empty. The restraint had a vintage homie vibe representative of the area with vintage fixtures, unique seating, and local artwork. I ordered the smoked salmon clam chowder and after taking my first bite I turned to my uncle and said "you are going to love this" and I was right. The soup was hearty, creamy, smooth, and filled with flavor. The smoked salmon was prevalent but not overpowering. I enjoyed it so much I considered licking the bowl. My mom enjoyed her sweet and savory pecan salad. The food was great and we will be stopping by the next time we are in girdwood. read more

Basecamp - Smoked salmon clam chowder. - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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We went for dinner. Place is small but comfy. Our waiter was Jason. Made us feel like we were locals and not tourists. I got the garden salad with chicken. The chicken was so moist and delicious. My friend also got a strawberry salad and my other friend got the cheeseburger. We all loved our food and will go back. Not far from hotel can take the free shuttle bus to get there and a cute little mercantile is across the street. A fun little area to visit. If you're in Girdwood you need to go here for lunch or dinner. They close early like everything around here. read more

This place was a gem I almost passed on for another place that wasn't open. We were seated at the bar. Our server was attentive and got us waters. Good person. We ordered a chowder and a Cajun pasta. Chowder had great flavor and I'm not a fan of chowder. The pasta was perfect, all kinds right amount of spice, sausage, and great noodles. Very creamy. I only regret not ordering 2 of them, one to go. In our 3 days in Girdwood, this was the best place we ate and I highly recommend them. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect of the new establishment (formerly Girdwood picnic club). Definitely was surprised to see it's a seafood forward restaurant. Been here twice this week. First night we got salads and a shared trough of steamed mussels. Everything tasted great. Second visit we shared some seared ahi and 2 cups of their seafood chowder. There's an array of beers and wine, and at least a couple boozy choices like bottled fruit margaritas. I don't recall if I noticed a full bar or cocktails. The waiter we interacted with was a very nice man, on point in all ways. While the vibe and decor is nice in here, there's a noticeable difference inside, best I can describe it is a lack of feminine touch. It's clean, but very.... Masculine? Not necessarily a bad thing. We plan to return to try the Alaskan king crab meal we've been eyeing on the specials menu. read more

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The staff was courteous, professional and seemed genuinely glad for our business. Mushroom Swiss burger was juicy and flavorful, fresh sauted mushrooms were amazing, great bun. Put Basecamp on your list of places to eat in Girdwood!! read more

Embarrassingly we ate there 3 times. The first time we were wowed by the chowder, service and freshness of our food. The second time we thought we would try another place but there was nothing over an hour wait. The third time was our last day driving back to Anchorage. All three times were equally good and if we were still here we would make it four! read more

Poke bowl was fantastic! Big chunks of fresh ahi. They were accommodating to give half rice and half greens. Husband got the burger with blue cheese and bacon that came with chips. He said it was good. Service was good and food came out pretty quickly. Cute little place in the small town of Girdwood if you are passing through or are staying in the area. There is not much around for restaurants and I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the meal here. read more

Basecamp - Poke bowl - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Small seafood focused rustic place in Girdwood. Started with a cup of the smoked salmon and clam chowder. Wow what great flavor, really delish. Then had the Alaskan King Crab special. Again what fantastic flavor. And a nice sized cluster of large crab legs. Nice service. Casual ambiance. Definitely recommend for the seafood dishes. read more

Basecamp - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Great atmosphere at this Alaskan hideaway, complete with a secret door..... They have Space Dust on tap, and friendly service. The clam chowder was excellent as was their house favorite salad w/strawberries. The burger was good, but I would have liked it cooked a bit more (they didn't ask) it was almost cold in the middle, and the fat needed to melt a bit more. read more

Basecamp - Alaska burger, double patty - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Our party of four enjoyed a delicious meal at very reasonable price. The service was top notch. I had the small strawberry salad with Alaskan halibut added. My piece was almost the same size as dinner portion the table next to us ordered. Mine was $10 and theirs was a lot more expensive. My son had the mussels and really enjoyed them. Again very reasonable compared to many other Alaska meals we've had. Another in our party had the garlic pasta it was also a large portion and very good. My husband had a beyond beef jalapeño burger. It was a large portion in his words "it was really good but messy." We had the Matanuska blue berry beer which was really good perhaps a little sweet to some. We were pleased our two meals and beers including tip was $75! read more

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The service wasn't great, and the chowder was like runny potato soup. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious, and my husband quite liked his ribeye sandwich. Skip the hot apple cider... it's just a powdered mix and left a powdery film in my mouth. read more

We stopped here for lunch on the long drive from Glacier View to Seward. The restaurant is mid-sized, and there can be a bit of a wait for a table. Our server was friendly and attentive. We tried the mussels, chowder, house salad, and a burger. The food was good but not particularly memorable. read more

Cute restaurant! The grilled chicken was deliciously juicy with fresh veggies. Good portion size & service was timely. read more

Basecamp - Grilled Chicken with veggies - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Good place to eat early dinner. The foods were fresh and delicious. There are not many choices there in town but they serve good king craps and savory pokes. We loved it so much. read more

We came here for a late lunch and the place was empty. I ordered a gyro flatbread which was good. The flatbread was crispy and the feta cheese was nice. My wife had a mushroom burger which was really good (we shared ;). The burger was thick, delicious and tasted homemade. Service was good. Order taken quickly and the food was served in a reasonable amount of time. I heard that this place gets really busy during dinner. Glad we got a chance to try their food without the crowd or wait. read more

Basecamp - Gyro flatbread - American Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

The chowder. Y'all! The salmon and clam chowder is incredible. This place was a stop on our day-long bus tour of the area and I am so glad we stopped here. The staff were incredibly attentive and kind and all of the food for our group was delicious. I wish I could have taken the chowder to go! read more

Stumbled upon this place & so glad we did! My bf & I were in the area and ended up here. Super busy, so we sat at the bar. Service was great! They had large parties and were very busy and only 2 servers who were also the bartenders and I was very impressed with them! The kitchen also had orders out in a timely manner! In addition to the impressive service, the food was so tasty! We got the mussels, salmon & clam chowder, Cajun pasta and a cheeseburger with bacon....all of it was amazing! I definitely want to come back to do the crab leg meal! read more

I really miss the Girdwood Picnic Club. The cute and quirky name was appropriate for such a cute and quirky space. Basecamp is a little less cute and quirky, gone are the pillows printed to look like logs and gone is pro-feminine product station in the bathroom. However, the space is still pretty charming and the food is still pretty good! The Picnic club had a brunchy vibe, this place does not. The menu is much more straightforward, with discrete lunch and dinner sections. For main entrees, the prices are pretty high. Much more similar to dinner prices at Spoonline next door, than to the Picnic Club. I opted to get two appetizers: the strawberry salad and the quesadilla. Both were excellent! The salad was one of the best I've had in Alaska and the quesadilla was in my top 5! They also have a cute rotating wheel of hot sauces at various strength levels. My only complaint, again, are the prices. The strawberry salad felt more like a side-salad in portion size, but costs $14. I also wish they had wine and beer but, maybe they are working on that. Basecamp is worth a stop and I'm very grateful we have a new eatery in this space! For a ski town, Girdwood is surprisingly restaurant starved! read more

The food and atmosphere were great! It is a small place but felt perfect. The salmon and clam chowder were phenomenal! Sometimes smoked salmon can be over powering but it had the perfect amount of flavor. read more

Not much atmosphere, but the service was great, and so was the food. I'd rather have great food and service and average atmosphere than the other way around. We got: Salmon and Clam Chowder - Excellent. Highly recommend it. Ceasar Salad - Really good. I would get it again. Mushroom and Swiss Burger - Really good, too. Finally, a chef that cooks a burger the way a customer requests. Flatbread - I forgot which one, but it came with apple slices. I would definitely get this one again. We would definitely come back. read more

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We were in town for a wedding traveling from the east coast. We were in need of a quick bite. They were very crowded, everything looked and smelled amazing. We were thinking of a burger but when our waitress informed us of their special the decision was easy. One pound of Alaskan King Crab legs! Fantastic "quick bite"! Despite being very busy the service was EXCELLENT and waitress kept checking in on us . Highly recommend!! read more