Cute local diner with healthy portions. I love the feel of classic Americana. Good prices too.read more

Was seated quickly, basic service - nothing like our last (first) visit. Our sides (toast, biscuits…read more& gravy) were brought out 5-10min early, barely warm when our meals arrived. I ordered a skillet dish thinking I'd get a skillet but it was delivered on a plate. Drinks never ran empty. Good for a quick bite to eat for dine in. Was cashed out as quickly.

Amazing! Loved the pork belly and also tako (taco) appetizers and our rissoto entrees. Friendly…read morestaff, quick service

As far as Alaska goes, it's hard to find "fine dining" when you truly wanna show your appreciation…read moretowards someone. I finally got to a point in my life where I could take my father out for a nice dinner rather than him taking me out. Carina's did not disappoint! The service was phenomenal, I had the lemon garlic fish and he had a pasta dish and both were fantastic. We also ordered old fashions (alcohol) and how they delivered it with a multitude of shaped and crafted ice as well as a selection of wood chips they smoke on the drink was impressive to say the least. Little expensive, but you leave feeling the money was worth it. As someone that's traveled a lot and seeks the nicest places wherever I'm at, I would say Carina's is the peak of dining in Wasilla. Food, service, and drinks were memorable and I will certainly go back for special occasions. Plus- the ambience and atmosphere are welcoming and warming and you are there for an experience not just food. Shout out to the waiter he was beyond excellent.

Absolutely brilliant combination of ingredients on the Montana pizza! The flavor was amazing. The…read morecheese or cheese and sauce were delicious. They also had delightful cookies. Yum. We enjoyed our visit with not only the staff, but the people from the community. I highly recommend visiting them. We were driving down from Hatchers Pass and were delighted we found them.

Food and environment was fantastic! I loved how nice everyone was and how cozy it felt. It was…read morealmost like I was at home with friends cooking dinner. I loved seeing places to eat pop up in this area! Because boy do we need it! I highly recommend! I got the jalapeño Cheese burger.

Nice quite cafe. Fast and friendly. I had a turkey Swiss wrap which was good but I wish they had…read moremore options and extras like peppers, cukes, pickles (on the sandwich), etc. Also having more condiment options would be good. Still I will for sure return and enjoy another lunch.

We had a great roast beef sub and ham and cheddar melt! The staff are also very friendly! We'll be…read moreeating back here again!

Wow, a friend wanted to go here and after see the reviews I was less than excited especially after…read morelooking at the prices. What an incredible surprise. I don't know how I could give this place higher praise after the incredibly tasty meal we were served. We started with the Calamari and also the Empanadas for the table. I've had Empanadas at least 40-50 different times and locations all over the world No joke these were the tastiest ones I have ever had. I crispy initial bite followed by a soft warm/hot filling that was packed with goodness The green sauce was so good I forgot to try the whiter sauce. I would literally come back just for these as they were out of the world delicious. The calamari was tasty and prepared well not over cooked or undercooked. The chef prepared them well but my focus was on the Empanadas so I hardly ate any Calamari. Then came the entrees and I was blown away at the Seafood Linguini. The scallops & , shrimp-were perfectly cooked in a rich and creamy sauce that was Devine. It struck the perfect balance of a delicious garlic, buttery goodness with the cream. Just the right amount of sauce that every bite was covered in sauce but somehow it packed a punch of flavor in every bite. I wish tomorrow wasn't my last day in Wasilla before heading home because I could come to this place everyday I was so good. Now for the final treat, the view. Nestled on a hill overlooking this beautiful lake with mountains in the background I'm struggling to paint a picture worthy of that view. When I first arrived I thought to myself this place must survive purely on the views given the bad reviews. Not at all, even though I would put this view as my top 2-3 ever at a restaurant ( Compared to a Michelin restaurant in Cannes France overlooking the Ocean, a restaurant at the top of a mountain in Keystone Colorado, and this place all breathtaking. Having said that, I actually think the food was better than the view if that's possible. Next time I make it back to Alaska, this place will be my first stop for certain. I sure hope when I make it back in a year or two it's performing at this level because this was an experience I won't soon forget. If you're on the fence based on reviews, do yourself a favor and at least try the Empanadas or Seafood Linguini. These are unforgettable!

We recently celebrated a special occasion at Chop House and honestly... we were kicking ourselves…read morefor waiting so long to try it! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt elevated but still welcoming, perfect for a celebration. The setting by the lake adds such a beautiful touch, even in the winter and the whole experience just felt a little extra special. The menu has something for everyone, from incredible steaks to fresh seafood, and you can really tell they focus on quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the portions were generous without feeling overdone. The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, which made the evening even more enjoyable. This is definitely a place we'll be coming back to and recommending to friends and family. If you've been thinking about trying it, don't wait like we did... it's absolutely worth it!

Food was delicious! Service was friendly and quick, one of our new favorite places to eat!read more

Don't go if you are looking for dinner right now. We arrived right at about 6 pm. There really only…read moreone person running the front, and we are waiting a while. The dish washer person is coming out to actually collect dishes. And the spilled water on the floor next the down on the end from the seating goes unnoticed. And table next to us goes uncleared. My hats off to the young man trying to manage everything but he could use some extra hands and probably a bathroom break. So I am not sure about the food. Because ours still hasn't come yet. You might wanna check out another restaurant. And avoid coming here differently tonight. The ladies who used to run the front are gone, and I am thinking the manager or owner doesn't give 2 cents right now. Avoid avoid avoid. In fact I actually left the building and I am waiting in my vehicle, because my awesome husband is gracious waiting for our dinner we now ordered 35 minutes ago.

Absolutely loved Basil Ginger! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The…read moreservice from Mathew was friendly and attentive. Thank yall for a great time!

We had lunch service and both meals were delicious. I had the curry and it was rich and creamy with…read morejust enough spice. The Mongolian beef was a little bit sweeter than preferred but still great. The broth for wonton soup was flavorful. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. There was several other patrons there, but it wasn't loud and we could still hold a conversation.

The service was excellent. Food was delicious! Ambience was so friendly. Authentic food experience…read morein a fun setting. I traveled to Alaska and have been dreaming of #karkifoodbus made from scratch flavor filled dishes since my trip. I will eat here everytime I return and recommended to anyone try this amazing place out.