First the good: The pub has a great atmosphere. Its lively, they have pool tables and dart boards. It is a fun place to be. The bad: Food is just ok. Generally just you typical burgers and fries. The service could be better. It takes forever to get your drinks, let alone your food. The ugly: The PRICES. It is incredibly overpriced, especially the drinks. Nine dollars for a glass of wine? Hell no. As for the food, too expensive for what you get. Would I recommend the pub? If you want to hang out and drink some water... sure. read more

The food was good, but the waitress we had was horrible! Right when we arrived the waitress acted as if she did not want to serve us. It took her forever to bring us menu's and she rarely even checked on us. She made it obvious that we annoyed her, which we had no idea why. When she took our order she didn't even write things down. I mean, I know that some waiters do that, so I let it go, BUT THEN our order was all incorrect. Then I asked the waitress a question and she half answered it and just walked away annoyed. The only time she was nice was when she was checking us out. Maybe expecting a nice tip? Anyways, turns out once we left her and the other waitresses were talking about us to the table next to us. I don't think those waitresses knew that they were our friends. Horrible service. read more

True, the view is great....but the food was wonderful, tables and chairs clean, the service was friendly, great suggestions and many nice smiles, and the classic Crème Brulee was the best in Sitka! It was fun and yes, we will be back! Jeff and Gerda Wickett. read more

good alaskan food...sal-ibut. read more

Bayview Pub - New American Near Me - Sitka, Alaska

YELLED AT AND SHOVED BY OWNER FROZEN PATTIES FAKE CHEESE PRE COOKED BACON My husband and I went out for my birthday for burgers and pool, it was the first time going back to the pub after being bought by a new owner. The food was terrible compared to the burgers we use to love getting there. The patties were frozen and reheated, comparable to the size and thinness of a small McDonald's patty. Not what you would expect when each burger is $20. They were about 2 1/2"wide and 1/4" thick. The bacon was obviously pre cooked and reheated for it didn't have any flavor at all. Lettuce was brown, shredded, and mushy. Then the menu choices for cheese were cheddar, provolone, Swiss, or pepper jack. We had received fake cheese after ordering cheddar. When our server came back we asked her if the burgers were usually this small and if they were frozen patties and she said yes. And then we asked why they were trying to pass of fake cheese as cheddar. Ten minutes later a man who was staggering and slurring came out and started attacking a group of ten men sitting next to us thinking it was them who asked about their food. Considering the group hadn't even received their food yet they started making fun of the guy... he looked like a real IDIOT! Then we spoke up saying it was us with the complaint. He immediately shoved us to the side grabbed our food and got face to face with husband and yelled at us to get out and never to come back while storming away cursing the whole time all the way through the restaurant. I don't know what drugs this guy was on or how much he had drank by 5 in the evening or if he was just embarrassed for yelling at the wrong table, but it was on the verge of psychopath. After embarrassing us and screaming at us not to pay he doesn't want our service we still left the full amount of the bill ( $60 for two burgers, one coke, and one beer) to be left as a tip for the servers who where great, but knowing this psychopath he probably pocketed the money. The staff was extremely apologetic and very sincere and that he does that all the time to customers. We were thinking this guy was a cook but they told us he was the owner, which surprised us greatly. After he stormed out ( probably to take a few more shots!) his wife came stomping out. We were warned by people sitting at the bar that she was even more crazy than him and to watch out. As we left they stood at the door still cursing and hulking out all while in front of children, families, and customers dinning. All things considered it was very funny and entertaining and we laughed ourselves happily out of there. I really miss the old pub and the old owners who were a great contribution to the community. In a small town you cant treat locals that way unless you want your business to fail. WORST FOOD IN TOWN!!! read more

Enjoyed the view on a rainy lunchtime in Sitka. There was an adult and juvenile Eagle lazily circling and they were fun to watch through the big windows. Service was good, and the food was reasonable if nothing special for pub food. My burger was overcooked - there was no difference in the "doneness" of any of the burgers even though they were ordered for different temperatures - but the pretzel roll was great. Best of all were the fries - crispy, salty, and delicious! Prices are what you'd expect in Alaska. read more

I stopped here mainly because it was a pub and near where my cruise dropped me off. I didn't expect much. I was blown away! They have a lot on tap, and the food was very good, but it was the customer service which really surprised me. Me and my wife's water was never half full, because someone always was nearby filling up waters. The waiter was very nice and attentive. I've had worse service at 5 star places. Great views of the harbor, centrally located, good amount on tap, fantastic service and delicious food. If I'm ever back in Sitka, I'll come here again. read more

oh my goodness gracious. Want a burger that will knock your pants off? You need to go there. The pretzel bun is by far the go to. Wash it down with a cold red beer and you will feel like jimmy buffet traveling in Guy Fierie's side car. Excellent. read more

This place is honestly just mediocre. My husband and I rarely go here anymore because the food is over priced for what it is. We have never really had a meal we thought was that great, it's always just alright. Since the place has expanded, they now have darts and a stage for live music which can make for a fun night; these are usually the only reasons we make an appearance now and then. However, expect a pretty high bar tab because drinks are pretty pricey. read more

My first review ever, that's how bad it was. Salad came without many ingredients listed on the menu. Waitress acted annoyed we were asking for missing pickled eggs. She came back stating they were out of eggs and offered to take $1 off the price. That was nice of her. My friend ordered a chardonnay took one sip and didn't like it. She asked waitress if she could switch for a merlot. Waitress said no problem and took it away. When the bill came, the chardonnay was on there. Waitress refused to take it off saying my friend had drank it. My friend took one sip, that's it. If they weren't going to let her switch drinks that's fine but waitress should have been upfront about that and my friend would have just stuck with her original drink. Instead she was forced to pay for a drink that the waitress took away. I come here for work all the time, and will not be going back to this restaurant. Waitress was very rude and it was definitely unwarrented. read more

When any restaurant claims to have the "best" of something, I always feel inclined to put them to the test! Bayview Restaurant claimed to have the best fish and chips in town so I could not resist it when lunchtime rolled around. I really liked the decor of the place with the worn and dark wood and the small light fixtures. I guess the "best fish and chips in town" also caught the attention of almost the entire cruiseship so it was pretty full when I arrived. I of course went with the fish and chips and an Alaskan beer that I never heard of before. The food came quick and it was the wrong order but I tried a taste just to be sure. It was the chicken strips which tasted great enough that I would have skipped the fish and chips altogether! I was glad I didn't though becuase when the problem was fixed, I had me some pretty fine fish and chips! I did not know bottom fish could work so well battered (it should not surprise me) so I now put above cod as good fried fish options. One problem was the lack of accessible ketchup and they all came in little containers. I liked their small but good selection of PNW beers but I guess I chose the wrong one because I did not like it too much. Overall, I had a good experience and I think I would conclude that it is a place worth trying. read more

My burger was perfect. It was everything you want a really good burger to be! The bun was soft, and the house sauce was delicious. I opted for the handcut fries, maybe not the best choice. My fries were over done and I could not eat them. I was upset, because the next table over, their fries were golden and fresh. I did try a hand dipped onion ring....amazing! That is what I will order with my burger the next time I go in! read more

Had a cozy family dinner here. The atmosphere was very upbeat and friendly, including kid friendly. Nice view across the street to the water. I had the blackened rockfish tacos, and they were delicious. Husband had the fish and chips and was feeling a little greasy after - but that seems par for the course with a fried meal. Good beer selection. We ate at tables in the restaurant/pub section but you can also sit at the bar or couches in the back of the bar - or play pool or darts. TV's showing sports - but they aren't as intrusive as in some places (nice eg for the kids out with adults). read more

Very good upscale pub. Great food - the burgers on pretzel buns are to die for. Service was excellent- quick, knowledgeable and friendly server. Went there twice in our three day stay. read more

Bayview Pub - We ate here two nights in a row because the food was excellent, well prepared & served in reasonable time frame. Our server was friendly, attentive & helpful in selecting beers - offering tastes to help us decide. Portions were huge!! The amount of perfectly prepared fresh sautéed veggies with the lo-cal plate - I added salmon - was more than I could eat! We even enjoyed the music that was playing in the vibrant pub atmosphere with a great harbor view! read more

This is a good place and it is located right downtown Sitka, upstairs from a sporting good shop across from Crescent Harbor and across the street from the Westmark. I have heard complaints about service but personally, I have had nothing but great service. The wait staff I have had have been friendly and prompt. When they can't be prompt they tell you why and keep checking. I've been here more than 5 times in the past few months. It's a bar but your kids are welcome, as long as they behave. My teenage daughter and I come here a lot to make a meal out of the appetizers (wings are good, fried dill pickles, bacon wrapped scallops...blue cheese fries and homemade French fries to name a few). The barbecue nights are fair - I've had some dry pulled pork but fortunately the flavor was good and I like barbecue sauce, which they will bring, as well. Their fish and chips are good, whether halibut or rockfish and the burgers are very good and cooked to order. The hand cut French fries are outstanding. Sunday brunch is good - recommend the eggs benedict. They serve local brewed beer and Alaskan brewed beer as well as some other different kinds. You can't ask for Coors or Miller or Budweiser...that does make them a tad weird but the local brews are very good. Their mix drinks are strong and large. They do offer some great mocktails with half price refills. What is best is the view, the layout - very open but with enough partition walls to cut the noise and the fact that there are about 11 large screen tvs that show every sport going on. Warning: This is a Blackhawk stronghold but it's not so fanatical that they throw out Red Wings fans. read more

Chill setting with great views, pretty good pub food, and a good selection of Alaskan beers. I had the shrimp tacos and my wife had rockfish tacos, not spectacular but the seafood itself was fresh and perfectly cooked. read more

Awesome pub food. Elk burger was amazingl! Carrot and parsnip fries were addictive! Nice gift shop with cool swag!

I came here with two friends, based on yelp reviews. Oops! While my salmon sandwich was fine. My friends ordered the dinner special "pulled pork nachos". Well, for $14 they got a basket of chips with very little cheese. And the pulled pork? Dry and flavorless. We never went back. Avoid this place unless you just want to drink beer. read more

Burgers were great, salads were disappointing (ingredients not as promised). Music was LOUD LOUD LOUD! We had to shout at each other across the table. I asked waitperson to turn it down a little, but she said she couldn't. So go for the good food, not the relaxed atmosphere. read more