Service and food was great. Seating is limited but we were able to get a table without much wait. Fish tacos, chicken sandwich, and fish/chips were great. read more

Boat Yard Cafe - Fried pickles - Gluten-Free Near Me - Homer, Alaska

1st Place Homer AK Halibut and Chips Throwdown 2025 This is a cool local hangout in a boat repair yard. We got the halibut and chips $32 and it was great 5/5. Perfectly cooked. Panko and thin sliced halibut aren't my favorite but they execute it perfectly. The service was good and the venue has a REAL Alaska vibe. We will be back. I would rate the value as 4/5. This is a MUST EAT HERE in Homer. Check it out. read more

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Went for lunch. Great menu with enough variety for everyone in the car. Counter service is quick and easy. We got a burger, a halibut sammy, and some brussels sprouts. Everything was delicious. Adding mustard on the sprouts or the tasty aioli on the fried fish, little touches to elevate the food from simple to extraordinary! Cute inside seating, but a nice deck for a little breeze. read more

Boat Yard Cafe - Gluten-Free Near Me - Homer, Alaska

A great Homer, AK, local's burger and fish sandwich joint! The fog is burning off of Kachemak Bay and the sun has come out! June 2025. Good service with a buzzer to alert you when your order is ready for pick up; especially handy when you're sitting out on the patio. read more

Boat Yard Cafe - Better with Chedder burger. Tasty and filling. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Homer, Alaska

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Some of the best fried halibut I've partaken in! A straight up 5 star Stop! It was Fresh, Light, Delicate & left you wanting for more! The guys working were Great! read more

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I came in today for the first time with my family including my 5 year old daughter. While others in my group had been here before and enjoyed it this was my first time dining. Unfortunately it will be my last. We waited patiently for around 17 minutes in a cramped line. That is no problem. I understand busy weekends. But once I finally got to the counter and asked a polite question about ordering chicken tacos for my daughter who is a picky eater I was met with a completely inappropriate reaction. The menu is clearly built for adults and while they do not offer chicken tacos specifically they do serve chicken and they do serve tacos. I simply asked if it might be possible. Rather than a simple "Sorry we cannot do that" I was met with a lecture. The cashier snapped at me for even suggesting a modification and told me how busy they were and how I should not be asking for anything custom. I immediately apologized and said it was fine. I would just order the beef tacos and a chicken breast separately and make it work. Despite this she remained rude and continued trying to rush me through the order even though we were the last in line and the rush had already passed. Then she told me my order would take 25 to 35 minutes in a tone that strongly suggested we should just leave instead. I calmly asked why she was being so hostile. What had I said or done to deserve that kind of treatment especially in front of my young daughter. She replied that she was just doing her job and that informing us of the wait was standard. That is fine. But the way she said it made it clear we were not welcome. Still I ordered. Three basic items including a couple tacos a chicken breast and a halibut sandwich came to 60 dollars. Despite the poor interaction I tipped 12 dollars making it a 72 dollar meal where I had to bus my own table and still be treated like an inconvenience. And to be clear I was not rude. I did not raise my voice. I asked a simple question and tried to deescalate when things became uncomfortable. After I walked away and joined my family who had already been served our food took an additional 20 minutes. While I quietly and briefly recapped the awkward ordering experience to my relatives the cashier came back out and laughed out loud directly at us. It was humiliating and deeply unprofessional. Several in our group witnessed it. We stayed calm ate our food cleaned up and left. Now the owner has responded to my father's honest review by making false claims that we were abusive and caused distress to staff. That is completely untrue. I work in a service based creative industry. I understand how hard customer facing jobs can be. I was patient and kind. I even apologized when I was the one being treated poorly. If they had simply said "We are sorry you did not have a good experience" that would have been the end of it. But instead they chose to double down and misrepresent what actually happened. I came here to enjoy a meal with my family. Instead I was made to feel like a burden and then blamed afterward. It is a real shame because I had heard great things. But my experience was the opposite and I cannot recommend it. read more

This was fantastic. We were tired and hungry from a trip to see bears on Katmai with Alaska Bear Adventures and saw this was close by and highly rated. We ordered halibut and chips with fries and cod and chips with a side salad. Both were delicious. The batter on the fish has texture and great seasoning. The side salad was pretty and fresh. We got a chuckle from the menu. You order at the window inside the door and wait to be called to pick up your food. Friendly, low key atmosphere. read more

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Well deserving of the rating. Amazing place with a view of the working boat dock. Food is fantastic. Had the Halibut Tacos - OMG! Delicious! read more

Boat Yard Cafe - Special of the day - Halibut taco with Mango salsa. Amazing! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Love this place!!! It's has something for everyone salads to full on deep fried goodness!!! Best fishnchips !! It's also nice to sit outside enjoy an adult beverage while waiting for your lunch.. staff is AMAZING fun and friendly. I've never been when it wasn't slammed but fully worth the wait read more

We normally love this place, but this time our family apparently overwhelmed the person taking the order. We had four small groups and we know the drill; be patient and understanding of a hard working staff. What happened totally surprised me. The lady taking our orders was clearly irritated, and her irritation seemed to grow with each order. When my grand daughter asked for a chicken taco, this employee snapped back, something about it not being on the menu. This was no problem, and when the order was finished, she rudely said that the order would take about a half hour. We objected to her tone, but she just shrugged her shoulders. I understand that these jobs are tough, but that was no reason for her to be absolutely mean spirited in her interaction. No one was rude, no one provoked this interaction. To make matters worse, as we were debriefing our experience she came out and laughed at our group. As the manager (David) later said, she was NOT crying. She laughed out loud before taking dirty dishes back to the kitchen. David was not at the counter and did not see this interaction. We have been coming here ourselves and bringing friends and family here for several years but this is our last. Not because the food was bad, but because this interaction was inexcusable, and the owner inexplicably shifted blame to our party. Four others witnessed this interaction and were appalled by it. The service we received today, and the lack of an apology was regrettable. But the failure of the owner to simply apologize ruined our experience. read more

Food was delicious. We tried the halibut and rockfish. Both were cooked perfectly. Tartar sauce was yummy. The chicken sando was tender and tasty with the toasted brioche bunThe selection of drinks included Alaska-made soda. The views were beautiful. read more

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ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! Packed and for good reason. Best chicken sandwich (barnyard) I've ever had. More people need to know how amazing of a spot this truly is. Also had the rockfish tacos INCREDIBLE and beautiful!!! read more

The cosmic Halibut sandwich was wonderful. I'm super picky about food and that was one of the best fish sandwiches I e ever had.

I'm ashamed to say that although I'm a lifelong Alaskan, I'm not the biggest seafood person. I was initially drawn to the boatyard for the burgers but I stumbled across a photo of their spicy halibut sandwich and was immediately sold on ordering it. It's one of those scenarios where you see a picture and just know that it's going to be good. Man... it was delicious. It's going to be a sandwich I won't forget any time soon. In fact I'm already planning another visit on our next trip to Homer. The spicy chipotle tartar sauce 10/10 The thin cut filet of halibut for the perfect bite 10/10 (Truly something to be said about a perfect bite) Perfectly breaded and crispy 10/10 read more

Best meal we've had in our week in AK! Great service, great portions, great food and the view is amazing! 5 Stars!!

Our last lunch visit to the boathouse cafe after visiting family in Anchor Point for a month. I had a 1/2 lb burger with pastrami, grilled Mushrooms and I added caramelized onions. WOW another great burger guys!! The employees are always so nice and friendly. read more

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Love the Boatyard! Been a staple for many years in Homer and the current owners have continued the tradition beautifully. Excellent food and friendly service. Love that there's a bathroom now also! read more

Best fish & chips in all of Homer, and there's a lot of places to get that in Homer. We preferred the cod over the halibut. It is in an actual boatyard as the name implies and it's fun to watch the huge boats coming and going. We sat outside and loved it. Would return. read more

The food is so great. Had the rockfish and chips. The family had the cod sandwiches. The couple that owns this restaurant are wonderful!! We will be back for sure! read more

Amazing gluten free fish and chips! We looked all over Alaska for gluten free fish and chips and this is the only place we've found. Great portion sizes. Flavor was delicious. One of the top meals we've had in our entire Alaskan stay. read more

I was visiting Homer Alaska from Arizona and was looking for a restaurant to eat at on Yelp. Based on the photos this restaurant looked like it had the best food in town. The Boatyard Cafe definitely did not disappoint. I got here 15 minutes before closing, and was greeted with great service. I ordered the greenhorn burger, it was one of the best burgers I've ever got from a restaurant, the fries were good too. My dad got the Yardbird and said the chicken was the juiciest chicken he's had, and his salad was good and fresh. He also got an order of Brussel sprouts and said they were really good as well. If you're in Homer Alaska don't bother going to eat anywhere else. The Boatyard Cafe is where it's at. read more

We heard rave reviews about the Boatyard Cafe and had to find the restaurant and wanted to try it. Unfortunately when we found it, it was closed on Monday. Probably why they didn't answer their telephone when I tried to call them. This restaurant is a local favorite and only gets tourists that are very determined. It is not on the Spit or downtown Homer. It is located out by the Homer Airport and actually in the Commercial boat harbor not the sport harbor. If you head out to the Spit but turn left at the bottom of the hill before the lake and go to the very end of that road you will find the small cafe inside the chain link fence to the boat repair. I encourage anyone visiting Homer attempt to find this jewel in a sea of stones. You won't regret it, but is home cooked food for working people and not touristy or fancy. There is another route but I don't want to confuse you. I also left out the road and lake name to make it a little more challenging. Normally I would not rate someplace that I have not eaten at but in this case my sources as to it's quality are numerous and trusted friends and locals. Judge for yourself. read more

The boatyard was our last meal in Homer. It was heart-wrenching because we truly loved this amazing place. As we drowned sorrows of leaving in a fish sandwich and some tacos we sat on the patio and just took in the views. The glacier you can see in the mountains across Katchemak bay was so cool to look at while we ate. I watched an Eagle fly by and land in a tree as well. The fish sandwich was pretty good. A lot of people were ordering it so I went with it and was not disapointed. Wasn't the best I've had but I did like it. The bun was very good! When I saw the tacos at first glance I expected the O'le lady was going to be really bummed with them. To my surprise she said they were very good, and she really liked them! Hallelujah, because it would have been a long ride back with a hangry lady had she not liked them! I'd definitely return here! read more

Delicious food! Great fish and chips! Lovely burgers! Small dining room so arrive early or order take out.

I recently visited The Boatyard Cafe and had a mostly positive experience. The location is pretty cool, offering a nice ambiance by the water. However, parking is very limited and the place isn't wheelchair accessible, which could be a significant drawback for some visitors.The inside of the cafe is quite small with limited seating, so we decided to take our food to go. Because of this, I can't comment on the service, but the food was excellent. We ordered the fish and chips made with halibut, and it was delicious. The fish had great flavor, was not greasy, and had a perfect crispiness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. The fries, however, were just okay.Despite the limitations in parking and seating, I would definitely go again for the food. The Boatyard Cafe is worth a visit, especially if you're a fan of well-prepared fish and chips. read more

Counter service was friendly, but a little slow to deliver - which was probably more on me as they were quite busy and I was hungry. The fish sandwich I had was excellent and my wife's fish and chips was also very good. read more

Boatyard Cafe has the best fried chicken anywhere. You can't go wrong either anything on their menu, whether it's a standard item or a daily special, but I recommend the Yardbird. read more

The halibut fish and chips were amazing! Try the blueberry cream soda - it was sooo good! The guy behind the counter was great - so friendly and accommodating. Small place - but sitting outside offered a beautiful view! Go here if you get the chance! read more

What an incredible find!! It's at an actual boatyard! Our son found this place while looking for places with gluten free options. Food was a pleasant surprise, reasonable prices and great atmosphere. We will definitely visit again on next trip to Homer! read more

10/10 halibut fish and chips - $30 for full, $15 for 'small.' Got my food in 10ish minutes. I sat outside - not busy at 15:00 on a Monday. Music playing outside, relaxing atmosphere when not busy. Very cramped during weekends and during summer. We came Saturday at 16:00 and they had to close early because ran out of all fish. So I drove 1 hr 43 minutes each way JUST for these fish and chips on my day off. I consider it worth it. read more

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I had the Carne Asada tacos as well as the rockfish tacos. They were absolutely amazing. They came with lemon and lime, which I love. The staff were amazing. read more

We had the halibut fish and chips, it was amazing. The restaurant is set in a real shipyard and it was fascinating to see how it was run. Highly recommend this restaurant read more

Great food. I had the Halibut Sandwich and it was tasty. There's an outside seating area that was great for the sunny day. read more

Excellent service and amazing food. Including a gluten free dedicated fryer. We will definitely be back.

I was seeking a good fried chicken sandwich and this place had one on their menu. Their's is really good, cooked just right nice seasoning and accoutrements. I ordered the fries with it and they were plentiful and good. I recommend you try this. My sister went for breakfast a couple of days later and recommends the Carne Asada. read more

Great food, fast service and great music. It's a small place but there is wide variety of fish and chips, sandwiches and few other options. All fresh and really tasty! The halibut chowder is really tasty too! read more

Best halibut fish & chips ever. Not too heavy & had a fresh green salad as side dish. Definitely recommend

AMAZING Halibut fish and chips! Great spot to sit outside for lunch. All the food looked fabulous.

Food service price are all excellent! Yard bird sandwich with fries amazing! Huge and delicious! Halibut sandwich was perfect. Just enough Panko batter to add to the flavor. Sauce truly unique and delicious. read more

Nice people good service and amazing food! Everything was fresh and made to order. All the customers seemed very pleased with their orders