We were on our Alaskan cruise honeymoon and asked our rainforest guides where we should get a bite to eat when we got back to the boat. They told us about Burger Queen and how they would even deliver our food to a neighboring bar if we wanted. We were really hungry so decided to just dine in the place. The service was outstanding for such a small, casual place. The girl working the cash register was so sweet and made sure everyone was comfortable and had a place to sit. The burgers we got were great and I see why people rave about this place. I wish I would have been hungry enough to try one of their milkshakes! read more

Gave this place a try and wasn't to pleased. It's a small place with not enough seating, which didn't bother me. What did bug me was the long wait (about 40 minutes) for my family's order of 4 cheeseburgers, one staff member who didn't seem to want to be there, and the actually burger itself was just ok (a little burnt and not worth the wait). On the upside the fries were pretty good and, well, let's see, the uh, I mean... Ok that was about the only thing that was good. Definitely no In-N-Out, 5 guys, or Fatburger. read more

This is kind of an eclectic hole-in-the-wall type place which happens to be on the main road just out of the downtown area, but within easy walking distance from the docks if you are visiting by ship. The folks here were super friendly and the food was cooked fresh to order. The burgers, fries, and onion rings that we ordered were all very good and we have no complaints whatsoever about quality. Our only gripe would be that for $10.00 worth of onion rings and fries ($5 for each large order) we received a somewhat embarrassing portion size which was simply tucked into the same basket as the burgers. We joked that the "small" and "large" were actually the same except for price. Oh well. That said, if you are in the area, this place is worth the stop. read more

Best burgers and fries in Ketchikan by a mile. Wish they were open until at least 8, though. I'd eat here a lot more. Best value in town, too. Free delivery is another big plus. The wait can be long, but it's worth it for what you get. read more

This please is heaven after having been on a cruise ship for a few days. You need to be willing to walk just a bit but it's totally worth it. We wanted to get away from all the cruise ship crowds and shopping so we took a stroll down Front Street I believe and saw this place across the street from the boardwalk. The closer we got the better it smelled. Hot fresh food! It's not a very big place, only had about 4 tables inside and the rest was the kitchen basically. Service is great. Very friendly and prompt. The food is cooked to order so be patient. It may take 5-10 minutes depending on how busy they are. The menu options are great. Lots to choose from including burgers, chicken, and shakes. Of course their onion rings and fri baskets are killer too! Whatever you get it will be fresh and delicious. I had the bacon cheeseburger and it was awesome. Juicy patty and great cheese. 1000 island dressing. It was the best. No regrets here other than having to leave...enjoy! read more

There's nothing special about this place, despite what all the cruise reviews and travel shows will lead you to believe. There isn't too much to do in this small town so they just tell you to go to Burger Queen--and for what? A mediocre Halibut sandwich. I'd go again if I am ever for some reason in Ketchikan, Alaska again--because what else am I going to do in Ketchikan, Alaska? read more

They have great burger. I had Hawiian burger and fries. They have excellent Season fries. Good price too. read more

Burger Queen - Burgers Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

We visited as part of our cruise destination. I was super excited to not be eating on the boat. We had heard great things on yelp and from a local bar tender. We made the walk across town and made an order. I got the halibut sandwich and my hubs got the Seattle burger. We also got the fries, onion rings, and milk shake (yeah, a lot of food for sure- but we are on vacay). We enjoyed everything and the service was great. The wait was a bit long, but everything is made to order! I'd definitely recommend making a stop here if you're hungry and tired of cruise ship food. It is a bit pricey though. read more

Yum! So, fair warning, the burgers take about 20 minutes to cook. Which tells me that they are pretty fresh, but it also means your gonna be waiting, and the line was growing. But they were very nice and the food was delicious! read more

Best burgers in hole earth. We come to this place every time we come to Ketchikan and always is fantastic. Halibut burger or a simple cheese burger is amazing. Don't know what's in it that is just fantastic. And the onion rings to die for. Love this place read more

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Fantastic hole in the wall, worth the wait! Bacon cheeseburger was fantastic, fries delicious, and the stars were the raspberry white chocolate shake and The butter pecan shake makes my mouth water to think about...AMAZING!!! read more

They deliver! Ya! I got to Seattle burger and they delivered to Mike's elbow room. Beer and burgers thats what im talking about! Get with the queen! read more

Thank you Yelpers for the tips. We luckily walked up right as they opened their doors. Now 45 min later, hopeful diners are lined up and sitting on the floor. There are just 4 booths, no tables. Service is pretty slow for a limited menu. It took 30 min to get burgers & fries. The server is good about warning cruise passengers with limited port call about the expected wait time (now 45 min!) Now is it worth the wait? Yes! Quite a good charbroiled burger in fact. As a resident of Western Washington, we are blessed with many great burger shacks. Burger Queen would be right at home there. They serve extra crispy beer battered frenchfries. So good! 5 star fries for sure. We also tried a bacon chocolate shake. Stayed thick and good long after we ambled away. Location is right next to the tunnel that you can go over, around and through. Lots of fun people watching read more

Love the burgers. BBQ bacon burger is my favorite (though I get it without the thousand island dressing). Fries and shakes are very good too. I just wish I they had more space to sit down and better parking, though maybe it's better for my waist that it's harder to get to. read more

Stopped in for a quick to-go order of fries and onion rings. The people I met were very friendly, service was quick, and the food was great. (We took it next door where the grumpy bartender was.). Totally will be back if ever in the area again read more

Burger Queen - Burgers Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

We were on an Alaskan cruise in Ketchikan. While there, we asked a local where to eat and drink. SOOOOO, they pointed us to Asylum and Burger Queen. First of all, inexpensive craft beer was served, alongside some of the best burgers we've ever had. Expensive places can eat their hearts out. The owner and bar tender and a couple of the locals were absolutely hilarious and fun to be around. We had a great time, great drinks, and awesome food. read more

If your looking for the best halibut sandwich in Ketchikan, then you need to come to Burger Queen! Started from a food truck in 1984, the staff running this place is very friendly and courteous! The place is small, but cozy and clean inside and the food is great! read more

Burger Queen - Burgers Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Super friendly service, Large fresh halibut sandwich and some of the best fries ever with a milkshake...perfect end to great day in Ketchikan! Thanks Burger Queen! read more

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Having arrived in Ketchikan, AK on a cruise ship I first noticed the Burger Queen and thought, "This place must be good, because it looks like a total dive and that's usually the type of place that has the best food in a touristy location". When the tour bus driver later mentioned the Burger Queen as his favorite place to grab a bite to eat, I was sold. The line was long and all of the seats were taken. I overheard a staff member on the phone taking an order and I even contemplated calling the Burger Queen from the line outside the building. Alas, I decided to wait my turn anyway. I was amazed by the flavors of shakes on the menu, though too cold to venture ordering one myself. I shared the halibut and chips basket with the other member of my party. A half order costs $12 or $14 and the whole order costs $20 ... so we did the math and were okay with eating from the same basket to save the money. Given that the place is called "Burger" Queen, I nearly regretted not ordering a burger. Though, I was so pleased with my food that I walked away with a full stomach and no regrets. The food was delicious. read more

Despite it being a busy day full of cruise tourists, we received excellent service. Halibut burger is a must have; we inhaled the fries. So good! The fried halibut was perfectly fried (not too greasy). Very much an enjoyable meal. It's well worth the wait if you go there on a cruise day. Even so, the wait isn't too long. We waited maybe 30 min to receive our food during the lunch rush. read more

Good burgers. AWESONE SERVICE!!!! My halibut burger was over fried. Lots of flies buzzing around yuck! Really THICK ice cream shakes. read more

So confused on how this place got good reviews. Waited 30 minutes for a ridiculously poor and overpriced cheeseburger. Overcooked, little flavor and cold shredded cheese on the burger... ? Don't waste your time here. read more

Seriously some of the best fries I've ever had. Burgers were good too, but not the exception that the fries were. I'm bummed I didn't try the onion rings as well. This is a tiny place, and this is a town whose population swells to more than double when the ships are in port. If you plan to eat here be prepared for the famous 45-minute wait. I don't know how often the wait actually takes that long, but it was the number we were told. I'd done my research and knew to expect it, so we ordered and walked around the town a little. We returned about 30 minutes after ordering and had our food within 5, so the stated wait time was a little exaggerated for us. That said, the wait is worth it. Don't go for crab in Ketchikan, there are better options in other ports on another day. Burger Queen is where you should be! read more

Wow, we heard the halibut sandwich was worth a cruise excursion but we never expected it to be along our favorite meals! Sit next door, order a few beers and milkshakes; plus fries and onion rings. Really a perfect lunch. read more

I stopped in Ketchikan with our cruise and before I hopped back on the ship I stopped at Burger Queen after hearing about it from some people. Great food, nice people! They even gave me the extra milk shake in the metal cup to sip up quickly because it didnt fit in the cup! There's a sign saying that burgers take 15 minutes and they're not lying. I needed to board my ship at 2:45 and placed my order at 2:30. I got more and more nervous I was going to miss the ship and at 2:43 I decided to ditch the burger, said thanks and ran off with just my shake. As I was in line to board, I felt a tap on my shoulder and one the employees was standing there with my burger and panting! He ran after me when the burger was ready!! Talk about great service! read more

Amazing number of shake flavors! I had the white chocolate and loved it. This was the best fish and chips that I had on entire cruise. This is a MUST try for the cruise stop. read more

Not a bad burger, but overrated and overpriced in my opinion. I lived in Ketchikan for three years and only ate here 2-3 times. If you're looking for a good burger in town Rose's caboose a couple miles North takes the cake all day long. read more

Thick hand-formed hambuger patties. As good as it gets in Ketchikan for sure. Staff is friendly and as speedy as possible, but due to the made to order burgers and popularity of the joint from tourists and locals the wait can be over 20 minutes. read more

Milkshakes were good, but don't expect to get any of your food orders correct. 4 out of 5 orders were incorrect for us. I ordered a chicken sandwich plain, came with everything on it (sauce, tomatoes, etc..). I asked the staff for a plain sandwich and minutes later they delivered the same sandwich with the contents wiped off, I left hungry. read more

The BEST halibut sandwich EVER! Heck, the best sandwich ever!!! Anyone who gives this restaurant less than 5 stars has to be crazy! All the food is fantastic, but the halibut sandwich is a MUST. read more

Thank you for the good BBQ bacon cheeseburger and onion rings that son ordered. Great customer service too!

Just go here. The people are nice, the food is fresh made and the burgers are great. It's a hole in the wall and one of the best that I've stepped in. read more

While on the Disney Cruise I searched a nearby spot that I could find some great food at. I had tried other places but Burger Queen got my attention. Just the name itself told me I had to stop. Some of the DCL crew members were heading to BQ so I had to follow. I got the Burger with everything. It was so huge I had to bring it to go. My mother in law finished off the rest and she loved it. This may start a new tradition when we cruise next year. read more

We were told that Ketchikan is not known for their food ...but they forgot about Burger Queen! The Halibut burger is about as good as it gets. My fiancee got the fish and chips which she loved. the Halibut was not over breaded and the chips were perfect! I also ordered the side salad, which had veggies you would not normally expect on a salad, which was a pleasant surprise. read more

This is one of the must see and eat places in Ketchikan! Depending on the port your cruise boat comes in, it's either across the street or just a mile down the waterfront street. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall place. The milk shakes are amazing and have over 30 flavors. Seattle burger with all grilled veggies and jalapeños on it is so good and overflowing. Onion rings with ranch is really good and very fresh. Staff was so friendly, helpful and anticipated your every need. Very clean and unique inside as well. No complaints from me except they should have free wifi, but that's just a recommendation. read more

Seriously amazing burger. Fries are awesome too. We spent a week in Ketchikan and this was by far the best food. Super friendly staff.

Stopped here last month as in town with cruise. Like to go to local places and the burgers were great. Had an awesome shake as well. Got there before they opened and spoke with one of the workers who is a native. Very nice guy and they all seemed friendly as well. Not far from cruise terminal, so if in town, go give them a shot. read more

This place is great!!! people like Tonyio C should have never left the cruise ship. This is a locals place and for me and my girlfriend it was great. We loved the locals and the fact that they don't care about the spoiled people on the cruise ships ( i was on the ship too) the carefree attiude of the employees was a great change of pace. "inappropriate business" like i said before stay on the ship you square bears while I wait outside drinking my ice cold Happy Bear Beer, watching you port your ship. I drank and waited till the line thinned out and jumped aboard. I think this place has heart and so does the Artic Bar. The cussing is alright with me and the Seattle Burger and Halibut chips were great. read more

First time here and I had their cheeseburger and halibut & chips. The halibut was nice and crispy and tasted great. The burger was great as well. Their shakes were ok...the coconut tasted more like vanilla but it's still a milkshake so I can't complain. Overall I'd recommend coming here. read more

Favorite spot in Ketchikan! Plus they deliver so swag out. I just moved here and I'm telling you it is bomb!!!!