This is a "Ya Gotta Go" place. If you are headed to Seward, it's well worth the 16 miles off the…read moreroad. It's cute and clean and I'll betcha everything on that menu is good. You can easily tell the cooks care and are talented. Service is good and it's a good place to ask questions. But here's the deal... it's a sleeper... ...Hungarian Mushroom Soup! It's at the bottom of the menu, and it was absolutely excellent. After one taste, by bride ordered a bowl. The owner told us that the recipe came with the restaurant. It's a clear broth and not the creamy, starchy style. If you are not an adventurous eater, now is the good time to start.

Location wise, this is a stunning place, especially if you're sitting out on the deck at the…read moreweekend with live music. I'd been longing to come here based on highly rated reviews, how it looks from the exterior, with lights strung around the deck, however, we always seemed to arrive on a day when they're closed. Yesterday (a Saturday) they were actually open, so it was a toss up between here, and "the other restaurant in Hope, that also has live music, outdoor seating and a stunning view" come on, you know where I mean. We opted for this as we were pulling a trailer, and the parking lot is bigger, and we didn't wanna find a camping spot then come back to eat, or I would have literally starved. Upon entering the dining room (no-one was eating inside there) it felt much more like a bar atmosphere, which put me off a little. I'd previously assumed it was a restaurant that sold alcohol, but it seems more of a bar that sells food to me now. Anyway, we chose to eat outside. Selected a table, chose what we wanted - Captain's Basket for me, Reuben for him. I asked for Coke no ice, and server told me "oh we don't have any ice anyway" which, frankly doesn't bother me as I'm English. In England, ice does not come as default. The coke can was chilled from the fridge though. Baskets came out quite quickly. There were 2 small pieces of breaded rockfish, 1 was nicely cooked, the thinner piece was a little over. Maybe 7 or 8 battered shrimp - definitely on the bouncy, chewy side, and the batter a little greasy, as though the oil hadn't quite got up to temperature, and they'd been in there a little long. The Crab Cake was divine though, I'd have eaten a whole plate of them. It was big, round, breaded, with a sauce drizzled over the top.mi love crab cakes, and this was my favourite I've had in a long while. My tartare sauce portion cup wasn't very full, and man I absolutely love the stuff, I like fries dipped in tartare, but after I'd eaten the shrimp, there was barely a smear left. Fries were good and crispy, and you know how much I love my fries. The music was far enough away that it did not interrupt our conversation, and provided a pleasant backdrop, on a sunny evening, however there was a woman sitting on the table to the right of me, who seemed to think that everyone wanted to hear the details of her life, and talked loud enough to interrupt our meal. That is obviously not the fault of Creekbend Cafe, and does not affect my rating of them. She was just annoying and obnoxiously loud. I would come back, I'd probably try something else but on the whole it was a pleasant enough meal, in a pretty setting.

I avoid cholesterol and Cathy made sure I got the best options she has available. Their kitchen is…read moreunder construction but they have panini turkey sandwich and smoked salmon on bagels. Perfect views!

Great stop to enjoy the view. Get a coffee or adult…read morebeverage. Grab a seat. Breathe.

My brother and I were visiting from San Diego, after Rafting with the Chugach Center (spectacular…read moreby the way, must try) we headed down the road for a celebratory brew. This place is really cool, kind of old style bar, met a local, John ( I think that's his name) told us all about looking for gold in the rivers., great guy. The food was fantastic and had local beer, with an awesome view from the bar window, what else could we have asked for. Great service!

Amazing cozy place. High quality. Beautiful location. Try the chowder (and everything else.)read more

We started with the tacos with pacific cod. Did not disappoint at all. Most fresh and amazing bite…read moreyou'll get ver take. Smash burger was tender and juicy. Add bacon and burger becomes a crispy bite every time. Top 10 burger so far. Fish and ships are what they are famous for. Halibut fish battered and to perfection. Still soft every bite and not too much batter which makes this plate perfect. Every bite was worth the cost of this. Service was amazing. Very attentive and always refilling waters. Definitely they care about their customers. If you like a an old school cabin like place. This place has it. They also have some nice art to look at and fish market where you can stop by and grab yourself some fish to go. Overall this place is definitely a 10/10!! Anyone driving around site seeing this place is definitely one place to stop and grab a bite.

We went here twice on our stay in Anchorage. It's just far enough to enjoy a little of the Seward…read moreHighway but close enough that the kids aren't complaining about the drive. We sat both inside and outside, and of course you can't beat outside on a nice day. Service is attentive and patient. They try to put us and our kids far away from the other customers which I appreciate (as I'm sure the others do too). The vibe is a little nicer than casual, I think you could make this a cute date night or a quick stop on the way to Girdwood or the peninsula. They have a good selection of draft beers and their food is great. I had the Caesar both times, but also tried their salmon burger and lemon spaghetti, which I shared with the kids. My recommendation for kids is to skip the basket of fries and get tots instead. I don't care for the skin on fries as much, but the tots were perfect. They seem to have a lot of interesting, fresh specials like a halibut Reuben that I'm sure is tasty. It's a great little destination when you want to get out of the house in the summer but don't want to do the same old spots in Anchorage. Check them out, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

We bought 4 adult lift + food and 3 kid food tickets…read more Half our order was done. Rest of order took 45 min. All the orders after us was served. Once I came to the counter - they apologized. We ordered fish and chips, bison chili, and gyro Nothing special was ordered. Just off the menu Service was terrible. Very disappointed.

Go for the views and booze and not food. Make sure to eat at the restaurants below. Food sucks…read morepretty much.

I must give credit to this Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. Although I was just here for one evening to…read morerest my head before officially driving famed Seward Highway...it really was the ideal place to stay. Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel is a rustic and cozy wooden lodge situated right off Seward Highway. It specifically sits 25 miles south of downtown Anchorage and 100 miles north of the town of Seward. In fact, the address for Brown Bear states that it's situated in the town of Indian, Alaska. I've never heard of Indian, AK...but basically if you need a place to stay in and around Seward Highway, this Brown Bear Lodge is accommodative. What was even more terrific about staying here was that the location felt far away from the hustle and bustle of Anchorage. The hotel views look out upon the scenic Turnagain Arm waters with the snow-capped Kenai mountains standing tall in the distance. Even though Brown Bear is located right off a very busy section of Seward Highway, I genuinely felt like I was staying in the heart of nature. And btw...when I did visit and spend the night here, unfortunately there was a lot of construction going on beside the highway. So here it is, Brown Bear Saloon and Lodge...a prime spot for those getting ready to start and or continue their Seward Highway journeys. Well, one thing...when I woke up in the morning, I actually had to backtrack a little up north on Seward Highway for about 15 miles. Yeah so, I take that back, the lodge isn't really the start of Seward Highway. But I traveled back north for 15 miles to the Potter Marsh Boardwalk where I explored for a little before returning back on Seward Highway for the 115-mile trek south. Basically...this Brown Bear Lodge and Saloon was much better than grabbing some random hotel in downtown Anchorage. It had personality and charm. What was surprisingly amazing about my stay was the price! Throughout my 3-week voyage around Alaska, Brown Bear had the cheapest rate by far! It was $67 (with taxes and fees included) for a room I had on the 2nd floor just above the restaurant. I mean, $67...can it get any cheaper for a place to stay right along iconic Seward Highway at the start of summer travel season? Lol, I don't think so. Although my room would be standard for most tourists...for me it really stood out with a lot of great amenities. It had a walk-in glass door shower (not just a tub with a curtain), very comfortable towels to dry off afterwards. And here me...I don't think I'd ever recall thinking about towels making a difference during my stay, but they really were fluffy and comfortable. Lol, maybe they were brand new? The room also had a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee pot, good sink area and a giant mirror with good lighting. Btw...I checked-in, inside the restaurant. Then I was given a key and shown the stairway to the 2nd floor. Too bad I had already eaten in Anchorage prior to arriving here because the restaurant looked very interesting...like a casual blue-collar spot to grab a good old-fashioned burger and fries...or simply just your typical all-American type of fair. Point is...the restaurant appeared accommodating for those spending the night as you can just have a hearty meal and then return to your room. Some extras about the restaurant...it resembled a bar/pub with a colorfully fun atmosphere. They had high top tables and chairs...a huge selections of beers on-tap. I believe I saw a billiards table to play and plenty of televisions to watch sports. I'd recommend eating here if you didn't catch a bite back in Anchorage. Overall, I'm happy I discovered Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. I found it on Priceline. I couldn't have asked for a better one-night stay after all the traveling I had done prior to arriving here. This place is definitely emblematic of your off the beaten path motel/lodge sitting right in the cross section for traveling to all parts of southern Alaska.

I cannot comment on the food as we didn't eat here, but we crashed here one night on our drive down…read moreto whittier. We stayed in the cabin out back. My husband went inside to check in and he said that the people there were incredibly friendly. The bar was filled with locals and it seemed like a great place to just hang out. Our room was really comfortable and pretty clean.The only thing that I noted was that there were a lot of cobwebs up on the ceiling, but I know that they were pretty high up there. The room isn't anything incredibly fancy.But for the price, it seemed really reasonable. The kids slept on the futon that pulls out. The futon does block the door just a little bit whenever you pull it out, but it wasn't enough to really cause a problem. Our bed was comfortable, although there was a little bit of light shining through the curtains all night, given that it was summertime and there was so much sun out.

This place has a really nice romantic feel if you're looking for that with big windows and cozy…read morechairs by candlelight. Or you can watch a game on there many tvs and sit at the bar for a more chill vibe. The food though beautifully plated lacks the taste. We tried the deviled eggs with crab and the dill was overpowering with the rest just being a dull flavor. The poutine was good, but wish the cheese curds were more melted and smaller bites with a little more gravy. The apple crisp was pretty good I would get that again. I'm giving it four stars because of the pricing it's better than other restaurants in the resort. The food is just meh but it's a decent choice. Otherwise it would be three stars. Try to get a seat by the windows

Have always enjoyed time spent at A-Bar, even back when it was Aurora Bar. They've got a shiny new…read moreinterior now, same great views out the windows. For lunch I tried the chicken club sandwich and deviled eggs with crab. The deviled eggs were good because they tasted tender and fresh, the crab was a nice touch but I think it needed a little crunch. Like a little celery or crunchy breadcrumb maybe. The sandwich was delicious and filling. The chicken wasn't thin deli sliced, but rather roasted and added in thick slabs. I loved the crispy prosciutto also. It came with a side of fries which would be so much better if they'd been served hot and crispy. Service team get an A for effort and personality but at times seemed a little rattled. Almost every table had little kids sitting at them, including ours. It'd be great if A-Bar had a more extensive kids menu. They only offer a couple beige items like cheeseburger or cheese quesadilla. All in all a great visit and we will be back!

Aurora is a bit pricey, but the food and service were great. We had a large party, but they…read morewouldn't seat us until everyone was there, so we ended up splitting into three smaller groups, which worked well. Our table split the calamari appetizer, a Caesar salad, and a cheese pizza. The food was delivered piping hot and very quickly. They had a great wine selection, so we also decided to split a bottle of red. The dessert looked delicious, but we were too full from dinner to get to try it. There is a bar with plenty of seating right next to the restaurant, too, with a wide variety of beers, wine, and liquor for after dinner drinks.

I'll be separating my review between service and food. I'm noting this down to bring both my…read morecompliments and criticisms. The food was phenomenal. If food alone was what I'm rating, this place would be a 3 or 4. I, myself, ordered the French toast breakfast with poached eggs and bacon. The food was fitting and definitely delicious. Price is a little iffy for the amount given, but the quality of the food was amazing. My family liked their food as well. However, removing the food aspect from the equation, the service was a bit off putting. From a simple glance around the room, there was a CLEAR difference how our table was treated in contrast to other tables from the way we were spoken to, checked on, and assisted, and I am sad to say it was not in a good way. I hope that this is a one time thing where the woman who assisted us was having a bad day, but with her showing kindness to other tables, but appearing as if we were a drag to assist throughout the whole meal, it's quite a disheartening feeling. I may try out this place again (maybe not for breakfast) but at the time being, this place is not somewhere I'd recommend.