Nice find. We went here for lunch prior to leaving Talkeetna. First off the location the Venu gave…read morethe ambience of the old West. Cool. Inside there are a myriad of pictures mostly of people you will not recognize because they tend to be local or traveling musicians that apparently provide amazing entertainment for the local folks. There is however, one famous picture and that is a John Denver and his dog catching a salmon. What about the food? I had a BLT which hit the spot and another in our group had a half pound burger which also hits the spot. I don't remember what the third person had but they enjoyed their meal and told me they would give it four stars. All in all it was a great visit we got her tummy is filled with some delicious food while soaking in local ambience. There was no live music while we were there, but I could imagine given all the pictures of musicians.

Sign alone was intriguing to us and when our train was delayed we decided to stop in here for a…read morebeer while waiting. Fried mushrooms and crab cakes were so good! Better than home for sure! A little of the beaten path of downtown Talkeetna, but worth walking a couple blocks down the highway (also within a short walking distance from train depot).

Shirley's ice cream was really good. The service was fast and very kind. They let you sample the…read moreice cream before you buy which is great because they are unique flavors. We tried the Northern Lights which was 4 different fruit flavors that worked wonderful together. We also tried Kim's Off-road which was a mixture of butterfinger, chocolate chips, shaved walnuts, and peanut butter cups and it was a strange color but it was amazing. I would come back time and time again.

Some of the best ice cream I have had…read more All of the ice cream is made by Shirley. There are some outside seats.

Oh dear. What's happened to West Rib? I used to LOVE coming here, when i was a mere stripling of a…read moretourist way back in 2010, and i have returned many times. I organized an overnight camping trip JUST so i could have dinner at West Rib again, man, what a disappointment. Was the place always this run down, and shabby? Did the sun get in my eyes and blind me? Well anyway, so after me demanding we go to West Rib, yet seeing most other eateries in town absolutely BULGING with tourists, i was a little taken aback by the solo diner in the outside space at West Rib. Gamely i ploughed on with my choice, thinking "maybe i should have gone somewhere else" The server was a nice enough young girl, and she bowed each time she visited the table, and i have absolutely no issues with her - very polite and nice. When she brought the menu, i was shocked. I am sure, i am positive it used to be fatter, had many more choices, every other time I've been here. I distinctly remember a certain sauce or dip i used to order that had a funky name, and was sort of like a schmear but runnier. Now there's only a single page to order from. I wanted to leave. I honestly was on the verge of getting up and going. Anyway, I ordered the Stubbs Burger - hadn't realized he was the Mayor Cat dude, nor that the burger was named after him. Husband ordered the special which was a Brisket Sandwich, and some Jalapeno Poppers to start. The food was fairly fast to come out, and the Poppers were hot, and came with a cool, creamy sauce, maybe ranch? They were ok, taste like every other Jalapeno Popper I've had, I'm not that keen on them to be honest. Then the entrees came out very quickly after that, so i just got started on my burger. Well - see I've been off potatoes in all their glorious forms since February, but these beer-battered fries looked so appetizing, that i grabbed a handful and distributed them evenly across my burger. And i must say - the burger was perfect. I like a well-done, no-pink burger. This was absolutely exactly how i would have asked for it to be cooked if given the choice, i had to take off the onion and the tomato off (they give me stomachache) but of course the 10 fries i put in there filled the gap nicely. And the cheese was oozing very beautifully and dripping out of the bottom. It was gorgeous. He said his Brisket Sandwich was really good too, so despite the place's shabby, and rundown appearance, and slimmer menu - what they cook, they do it very well. I did hear disquieting rumours regarding West Rib, from people around town when i said i was going there for dinner, so whatever they've done, has gotten them a bad reputation in town, which is quite sad really. It holds fond memories for me, due to it being one of the first places my husband took me when we weren't married yet, and i hadn't moved here.

I can't recommend this place anymore. They say they will be open when you talk to them (in person-…read morethey also run tbe grocery store), then they aren't. They told me they are having a hard time finding staff this year. Every time I've stayed in Talkeetna they've been closed, even when they told me they planned to be open. They aren't updating their website or voice-mail either. The place is dilapidated and run down as well. Such a shame.

Food and drinks were delicious! Fun little spot in the lodge but small. Limited menu.read more

Excellent adult milkshakes and burgers. The service at the bar was amazing and the ability to see…read moreMt McKinley was certainly the highlight of this location.

My husband and I stopped here for some ice cream and it was delicious! We got Fireweed Honey and…read moreBirch Brittle. The flavor and consistency of the Fireweed was really good, but the Birch Brittle was my favorite. If you're driving by, make sure to stop and get a scoop!

I've been wanting to visit this place for awhile since discovering their birch caramels at a gift…read moreshop in Anchorage. Spend $10 and take a tour of their facility and learn about birch sap and the syrup making process! You will get to do a tasting of various syrups including their special reserve. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The gift shop itself has all of their items with samples of their products for tasting. I enjoyed the birch brew, brittle, lingonberry jam and the rhubarb syrup! A must stop for any Alaskan and tourist.

8:30 reservation- arrived 8:25 ,open tables- wouldn't seat us till 8:30 out of scallops & crème bru…read moreLee . Walked like a duck,talked like 1 & sure tasted like a great 1 . Came with dash of blueberry sauce & sweet potato hash. Added in a wedge salad & bottle of Kim Crawford wine . Very good service. Didn't look at bill because it was fun ! Had a blueberry beer before- unique flavor

Good spanakopita appetizer. Main was salmon which was small and extremely overcooked but served on…read moresome great risotto. Wait staff are largely international college students who are trying but are not experienced servers. It's just an average restaurant.

Pretty good grocery for remote location. Was able to find enough stuff for great dinner of steaks…read moreand veggies on the grill at our cabin rental. But don't expect anything beyond staples.

Grocery stores a bit sparse out here in this area, and this one is a nice site and it's a big one…read morethat has more than just the groceries. The grocery area is smallish and tightly packed. There's a bottom story with laundry and pay showers. If memory serves, there is also a liquor store attached. It's a neat little place. We grabbed some snacks to take to the lodge with us, prices are Alaska high, but they do have much of what someone may need.

How awesome is it to be able to get delicious fresh Thai food in the middle of Alaska!?…read more We enjoyed our Panama curry shrimp, pork pad kee Mao, chicken fried rice, and beef yakisoba. It came out fast and every dish had quality protein and fresh veggies. We enjoyed the shaded porch and the cool fresh air. Check it out!

The food was fine, but the hospitality was nonexistent…read more We prepaid a 15% tip when ordering, yet the only service we received was having the food brought to our table. We got our own water, cleaned up our own table. What's more ridiculous is the service we got. Our 5 ppl group was only offered 4 forks and spoons. When we asked for an extra fork, the server reluctantly brought one. We then asked for sharing plates and were told we'd be charged $1 for a Costco paper bowl. Asking for ice to put in our water? Another $2. And the server said she already offered us 1 more free fork, which should have been charged as well. Excuse me??? It's not about the few dollars--it's the attitude. Charging customers for basic hospitality while providing virtually none is a terrible experience. Future diners should know what to expect. It might bring unpleasantness to your Denali trip.