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    Beak Restaurant

    4.6 (189 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
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    Adam G.

    We came to this restaurant on June 5th during our Alaskan cruise vacation. We 100% love this place and happened upon it via conversations with locals at a coffee shop. In addition it was reinforced that we should go there by hour shuttle driver and employee at one of the museums. The restaurant itself is extremely inviting. When we got there we were greeted by three individuals each of them very eager to make sure that we were attended to and got a table to have lunch. Hands down everything we had was extremely delicious. You could really taste the freshness of all the salmon that we had. Even the local beers that they had on top were quite nice each of us tried a different local beer that is from Alaska and they were so refreshing and paired very well with the different items we ate. If you're in the area and are looking for a fun, welcoming and place that has an amazing chef come check out the beak.

    House Salmon Chowder
    Sam P.

    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I cannot wait to go again on my next visit to Sitka. The menu has unique dishes that are fresh and locally sourced. The prices are very reasonable, especially compared to other local restaurants. The "no tipping" policy is true, and if you do leave any tips, they will be donated. I got the chowder, the special of the day red king salmon, and the wine pairing- fantastic.

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    Lanya L.

    Waited outside for about 10 minutes, pretty busy place. Ordered the salmon slab and a side of salmon chowder. Definitely recommend using the lemon & asking for salt, they bring you a locally sourced flaky salt that brings out the flavor of the salmon! The chowder was creamy and smooth, but not too many pieces of salmon. Loved the decorations inside, seems like a very progressive and cheerful place. They have a no-tipping policy.

    Kara M.

    OVERVIEW: 3.5/5. A cute house-restaurant right by the water. Casual service and mismatched chairs and tables for a home-y experience. We were able to be seated right away for a large group. Service was very friendly and easygoing. Food was fresh; a bit pricy, but remember where you are and they also have a no tipping policy, which is nice! FOOD RATINGS: - Ceviche (3/5): Fresh rockfish. Appetizer-size. A little too fishy for my taste, but overall decent. Would be great with more flavors mixed in, like spice and avocado. - Poke bowl (3.5/5): Sticky rice, fresh marinated salmon, and fresh cut veggies. Good portion of fish, but not too much else going on here. - Mac'n'cheese (3/5): Hot and creamy! The menu said shells but it was bow tie, which is okay. You can add shredded salmon to it or order salmon on the side. Pretty basic and lacked depth of flavor.

    Dean H.

    Beak was a wonderful find in Sitka. Everything about Beak was 5 Stars. It would rate high no matter its location but it being in Sitka just makes it even more special. Easy to say, If you are in Sitka, Beak is a must. Get there early, because it is small and enjoy.

    Salmon Pita, salmon poke, reindeer hot dog
    Angie S.

    Definitely one of my favorite meals in Alaska. Located in an adorable converted house by the water, we arrived shortly after they opened at 11am and beat the lunch rush. The menu was salmon heavy but that's exactly what we wanted. We ordered the salmon chowder, salmon pita, sesame-soy salmon poke, hummus pita and reindeer hot dog. Everything, and I mean everything, was delicious. The salmon pita was the overall favorite. The salmon is marinated in sesame- soy and seared so there is a nice crisp on one side. I could eat this weekly and be very happy. The reindeer hot dog was also very tasty. If we hadn't been stuffed we would have ordered another. All of the staff were super friendly and we loved the no gratuity model they use as that allows them to pay their staff a consistent living wage. Make sure you give them a try if you're ever in Sitka. You won't be disappointed.

    Matthew F.

    Great in every aspect. Not to be missed in Sitka. I had the blackened Cod sandwich and salmon chowder. I wanted something to shout "Alaska ". It delivered. I felt so lucky to find this gem.

    Steve S.

    Recommended by a friend. A small quaint restaurant. Within walking distance of where cruise ship shuttle buses drop you off (civic Center building). Food was wonderful, pricing was very affordable, and the staff were engaging and friendly. Would recommend a revisit if in the area.

    Salmon Chowder - delicious in its own right
    Rudy T.

    Elevated Michelin level preparation of their Coho Salmon, really exceeded my expectation but reminds me of the fish served at the highest level; brings me to Le Bernadine and French Laundry all over. The salmon is a simplistic salt crust, prepared medium rare, and absolutely the only way to order it as the chef recommends. The flesh falls off the skin, the crust is crisp with sea salt, with a delicate flesh texture, but also you can sense the wild ocean it was caught in. Having fishermen in the family, you always get a sense of the local waters through the algae-ic biome the fish carry. Wow. It's all there. As a James Beard nominee, this all tracks!

    White and Red King Salmon Plates.
    Marcela B.

    We were cruising through Alaska and visiting Sitka and we were fortunate enough to eat at Beak Restaurant. Highly recommend this place. The food was delicious, the ambience was cozy, and the staff were incredibly friendly.

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    Katherine L.

    Cute place located in a 2 story house. Also very much a fan that they are gratuity free. Restaurant was a little packed when we went so it took a while to get our order taken but otherwise no complaints.

    Rockfish Tacos!
    Rhett F.

    Well the first thing you notice about Beak is it looks like a cute little house that's been converted into a restaurant. Sitting right next to the harbor under the O'Connell bridge it's a very cute little setting. I was greeted the moment I walked in by some very pleasant staff, and while I was disappointed they didn't serve breakfast, it was around noon anyhow so I was content to try their breakfast menu. The atmosphere inside is a pleasant one, very chill and low key, mismatched furniture and wall decorations add to a more comfortable "at home" vibe. I could do without some of the more political statements being made, regardless of my agreement to their cause, but nevertheless it's their space, and I found the ambience to be comforting. The menu had a few appetizing options but in the end I decided to go with the rockfish tacos, they weren't a whole lot to look at and when they came to the table I was somewhat let down, but with a little mango habanero salsa they provided and some of the wonderful aioli and a squeeze of lime they were VERY good. Do recommend! I was talked into trying some Apple Blueberry crumble for dessert as well, against my better judgement! But it was also delightful, almond flower and granola with a perfect amount of saltiness in the tart was very well complimented by the sweetness and creaminess of the ice cream, which they give plenty of so you can meter your sweetness to your own taste. Also recommend! In conclusion, I absolutely recommend Beak! I'll definitely be going back.

    Melyna S.

    We absolutely loved this location!! The food and service were both amazing!! The coffee cubed was delicious - frozen coffee ice cube, espresso and cream - I added vanilla syrup. Yum! The rockfish tacos were simple, I would totally pay extra for a bigger piece of fish in the tacos. Speaking of paying extra - if they have their special upgrade of the salmon slab on a cedar plank...meaning king salmon....GET IT!!! We have never had a better, more flavorful, more excellently cooked piece of salmon. In fact, originally we ordered one and shared everything; we then realized one was not enough and we should have each gotten one, so we ordered another. Consistent deliciousness. The salmon chowder was good. But honestly, we can not stop talking about the salmon slab! We ended the meal with an ice cream sandwich - we had gotten it to go because the line was building and we didn't want to hold up a table, we ended up eating it right outside and that too was very good! This place overall was amazing, Very inclusive, with tables of all sizes to accommodate. Some patio seating too. No gratuities accepted, but that didn't change the service we received. We left trying to figure out the easiest way to return to Sitka just for a meal here.

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    Amazing delicious seafood beautifully prepared . Such a treat ! Excellent service also

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