Went to Bush Pilots on my last day of a business trip to Ketchikan with my colleagues. We started out with an order of Pork Belly Bites, 1 LB Steamer Clams, 1 LB steamer mussels, Crab Dip & Chips & Poutine Fries (by far the best I have ever had). For our entrees, we ordered (2) Bush Pilots Ribeye (both cooked perfectly). (3) Black Cod's (also cooked perfectly) & (1) Pistachio Halibut Pasta (after tasting it, I wish I had ordered it). My only regret was that our host did not bring us here on the first day of our trip, so we would have had time to try everything on the menu. read more

Great choice! Excellent food, amazing views, friendly atmosphere, attentive service. Lots of locals at the bar, swapping flying and fishing stories. read more

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Came here on a Friday evening with a couple friends and got a reservation same day for 8 pm. I got the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly and came with a hefty portion of mashed potatoes and veggies on the side. Fast service, no complaints! read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Ok, first the bad... my sister has a seafood allergy and called ahead to see if they have a separate fryer for the GF and one for the gluten stuff. They do, but due to an issue with one of the fryers they were forced to use one for all food and the host my sister talked to did not know that. We showed up, ordered and was then told that they could not accommodate the allergy. Now to the good. They staff did all they could from comping my sisters meal to being extra generous with the wine pours to bringing our special dishes the chef was trying out. The food was AMAZING!!! The service was AMAZING!!!! Sam made the evening exceptional. We learned after the meal that they were down a manager, host, and server due to "Ketchikan Crud". I will 1000% be coming back to read more

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Super cool place to eat and it's right on the ocean where you can watch the cruise ships coming in. Food was great the muscles in white wine sauce was superb I highly recommend that! Service was great our waitress was very nice. I'd come back here in a heart beat next time I'm in Ketchikan! read more

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This place is a hidden gem. Beautiful decor and comfortable vibe, with such a beautiful view of the inside passage. Trystyn our server has been the best waiter & bartender we've had in town. All his recommendations from entrees to local drinks were perfect. The ribeye was perfectly cooked for medium, great flavor and was easy to slice into like butter. The chimichurri shrimp linguine was so buttery flavorful. And the Mead Sampler was sweet and went down easily. Nice buzz without the hangover my wife says. So we purchased a bottle of Mead after. Great experience and our favorite restaurant in Ketchikan. read more

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This was a great new find for us after fishing for the last couple years in Ketchikan. The views don't get much better and drink and appetizer selections. Our party ordered the chicken wings , the smoked clam chowder (amazing..), the pistachio crusted halibut dinner, Caesar salad sides, smoked salmon salad, and the meatloaf for dinner with the cheesecake for dessert that we shared. The appetizers, the Caesar salad, smoked salmon salad, and the soup and cheesecake were our favorites. The halibut and meatloaf both we didn't care for the seasonings as much on them and were a little over seasoned particularly on the halibut, and both seemed dryer or a bit more overcooked than we would've liked. The service was prompt and we got right in by calling a few hours ahead for dinner reservations for a party of four with one of the best seats in the house closest to the water. We will definitely try them again, but might go for just drinks and appetizers ! read more

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This place is legit. Food. Atmosphere. Great wines. My son (10) and I had the steak. My other son (12) had the salmon. My wife had the halibut. Server was great. All amazing. They just celebrated their 2 year anniversary. I hope it stays open for many more. M read more

I wasn't quite sure what to expect, because there's cruise ships and a lot of the food is catering to that crowd... This is more of a local place and the best food in the city and possibly on the island! Make sure to call for reservations! The charming lady taking care of us, Jessica M, was epitome of professional and prompt! Love love loved this place! read more

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The service, food and the location right on the water makes this establishment my preferred go to in Ketchikan. You can't beat the views, the seating areas and the bar. I only wish the city of Ketchikan would find a way to allow them to have a full liquor license. read more

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This place is definitely worth a visit if you're in Ketchikan, it's walkable right from the cruise port. The atmosphere is super cute and the view is amazing! There are sea planes coming and going, and the staff said you can see whales right outside as well. The Halibut ceviche is the best thing I've eaten on my trip! It was so fresh and flavorful! We also got the Dungeness Crab roll and it was very good! Fries are also fantastic! The beer, wine and cocktail menu was excellent. I got a virgin drink blueberry fizz and it was delicious. They had a few unique pop flavors too, my daughter tried the Spruce tip one and it was great! Our server was wonderful and super friendly, he gave us good recommendations for shopping that didn't feel touristy. If I make it to Ketchikan again, I'll definitely come back! read more

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I was told Bush Pilots' Lounge had the best Rib Eye steaks. The short answer is: They do! I had and excellent dinner with excellent service. The steak was cooked and seasoned exactly to my liking. I went back the next night, again had excellent service but the halibut was just OK. It was heavily seasoned so that's what I tasted. I sat at the bar which provided a perfect view of the water. I would definitely return for another rib eye, but not the fish. read more

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One of the best waitresses ever. She was very attentive and such a dynamic personality. Will definitely come back again

What a fun bar/restaurant on the water. It's a great place watching the sea planes fly in and out while having a cocktail. The waitstaff was friendly, kind and extremely knowledgeable. We loved having dinner- everything was delicious. read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrived Ketchikan by water and had no idea where to eat. Happened upon this establishment which looked appealing. It was a great experience. From the friendly hostess greeting to a great bartender and excellent food. This is a high class yet Alaska low key place. Staff are very friendly in a genuine way. Great views as well. Nothing but positive to report. Highly recommend. read more

This food is so amazing! The service is beyond point. And then to top it off you have the amazing view that is right there on the waterfront! read more

I was born and raised in KTN. Now living in Hawai'i (so the high prices weren't a shock to me) I was also a member of the Moose lodge that was originally located here. I absolutely love what they have done with the place. Classy and elegant. (Although I think the front lobby could have been used for more seating) Came in for apps before heading to the Nutcracker. Our server was JC and she was such a delight. Very friendly, helpful, funny, and knowledgeable about the building and menu. The only thing that was a little off was the beer bottles being thrown into the trash extremely loudly (bar) maybe just place them in can Highly recommended for a special night out! read more

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So, Ambience is a good thing and this place has that. Overlooking the water and an active seaplane base the view is fantastic. They have food to match. Nice selection of things to choose from and what I've tried is quite good. I'll be back if I'm around again! read more

Made reservations, dressed to the nines with my husband to go full out. We were sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant that I can only describe as a place one should sit at with a cup of coffee, and a pastry- no more. Certainly not for a full on 250$ dinner. This was very odd to even have tables like this as they have no place in a decent dinner restaurant. The wait staff had a difficult time fitting our entrees on it, and all we could do was laugh. As far as the rest, it was overpriced for the quality. One elk steak was straight up rare, the other medium rare (what we wanted) and bland. Green beans had clearly been sitting on a warmer for a few hours. Mussels were dry, lots of broken and punctured shells which was odd and 4 weren't opened, and somehow they still decided to serve it. Dessert, a peach cobbler was small and standard. Burrata had an odd worm star on top, at an attempt for creativity? A very Ketchikan style experience, for Michelin star pricing. Ketchikan quality food pretending not to be. Lots of platitudes and puns throughout the menu, and everywhere else you look but no mention of the farms they source from. Staff were friendly but not communicative with each other. Repeatedly took our share plates, we were left without utensils twice and one server got stuck delivering food while we were still eating our mussels and didn't know what to do so we just let them take them away to make it less awkward. Food delivered without utensils. Maybe it was their first night and never got trained. A different server was almost horrified with how quickly we finished our shared dessert, like we were goblins...? but we just wanted to get out of the awkward table and chairs. Not bad, but definitely not what it is trying to be. Music was good, my company was 5 stars and the hand made pottery was a cool touch, but it all felt like harvested ideas, not an original vision. read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - Burrata with worm star - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Fun stop and right on the water. Everybody loved the food and the service was top notch. Great place to visit while in port on a cruise. Can't wait to go back!! read more

This steak was amazing. It was one of the best I've ever eaten. The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing. Love this place. read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - Wagyu steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

This place would get 5 stars if they served liquor. As it is they have a good selection of wine and beer. The food is top notch. Best restaurant in south east Alaska. The ribeye, the elk chops, the steamed clams, everything we've tasted has been excellent and the service is friendly and fast read more

Very nice setting being able to see the planes and the water. Appetizer glazed chicken wings and smoked salmon chowder was delicious. Didn't get an entree but copilot did and it was ok. Quite pricey! read more

Great service and food. View was remarkable. Short little walk from the cruise ships, just far enough to get out of the cruise ships crowds.

Yes the food was tasty- stick with the pistachio crusted fish. It was so good we ate there twice on one trip.

Stopped in for lunch was all very good smoked clam chowder and Crab roll with crispy fries and that was no lie the fries were crispy all was good very nice atmosphere and very nice hostess read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - Smoked clam chowder bowl - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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Them poutine fries were made in the gates of heaven, sent by angels to the land of Ketchikan where Bush pilots lounge reheated them with the burning love of Jesus Christ, please send me that recipe so I don't have to spend three years recreating it lmao. Place was worth every penny and that lime strawberry jello shortcake tart or whatever the fuck it was was slappin so hard I got another just to slap the shit out of it at the hotel fuck with this place or fuck offshould be fishing for a Michelin star on everything. read more

Absolutely fantastic! We're currently on a 10-day cruise and look forward to getting off the boat to try local eateries. After a 3-mile hike, we were looking for a spot with great views and good food. From the photos alone, we knew we'd picked the right place. The views didn't disappoint; we saw multiple planes land and take off. The service was warm and friendly from the moment we walked up to the moment we left. The service was attentive and kind. Near the end of the meal, we had the opportunity to meet the chef, and he was just as warm. If you're looking for views, atmosphere, and a look into local hospitality, this is it! read more

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Wow. If you've arrived by ship and are looking for a place to relax, have a pint and a great meal, you've come to the right place. A tad of a walk but more than well worth the effort. Truly a gem among touristy traps and crowds. Just don't tell everyone else! read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Our family of 8, including one kiddo, so enjoyed our experience at Bush Pilot's Lounge! Orion was our server and he was attentive and gave great recommendations when we had questions. It was fun that they had a wine pairing with a few meal options. I really enjoyed the wine feature, but it was clear that they were storing the bottle in a wine fridge. It needed a bit of time to warm up to cellar temp and then it was a perfect choice for my evening. Our family also imbibed on the French 75 adaptation. It was fruity without being too sweet. If you like bubbles, this is the go to. The best entrees we ordered were the Elk Chops and the steak salad (sorry, the team was too quick so no photos!) The chops were cooked perfectly medium rare with a wonderful texture. There was literally nothing left on this plate! The steak salad was fresh and crisp with generous portions of steak and bleu cheese, almost too much, but not quite! The smoked cod chowder was a brothy style and had really good flavor. The cup portion was larger than expected which was nice. The crab "shells" were fun and creamy with lots of lump crab and was topped with a yummy breading. I think I'd like it to be a little saucier, but overall really enjoyable. The cedar plank salmon was well seasoned and cooked to be firm but not over done. We are always extra judgy when someone else cooks salmon and this was a good execution. The meatloaf was fun to try because of the unique meat blend, but it was a little dry. We think this has the potential to be amazing based on the flavor profile and was enjoyed even with our critiques. For sides, we got a sampling of almost every veggie across our entrees. The mashed potatoes were rich and creamy. 100% kiddo approved. The green beans and Brussels were crisp and flavorful. A surprisingly delicious option was the spicy sweet potatoes that came with the salmon. We also devoted the sautéed mushrooms. They needed a little salt, but great flavor and texture. We ordered the tenderloin medium rare and appreciated that was exactly what we received. It was a classic preparation with a pan sauce and is the way to go if you're set on beef. If you're on the fence though, go with the Elk. They had a live jazz band playing and we were so grateful that it was a reasonable volume. It was great ambience and we could all still hear our conversations across the table. read more

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We ate here the other day. The food was good. It's on the spendy side but it is a nice place and it brings something different to Ketchikan. The macaroni could have used more sauce but the tiramisu was wonderful. Request a booth and. show up before sunset to see the beautiful view. read more

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Honestly the best steak you can order out here in town! I will be taking my family here for my moms bday soon! i enjoyed the garlic mashed potatoes so much! The fillet mignon was amazing! Thank YOU! Just went back again and had the same steak still was great AND got the classic poutine IM CRAVING it again! read more

Bush Pilots' Lounge - The classic Poutine was Devine! - Steakhouses Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

It's nice but overrated and madly over priced. They don't have hard alcohol for mixed drinks and the service is hit or miss. Trying to be fancy when they should be more worried about the basics but great for young people who think expensive equals good. read more

Amazing views and great service. Jess was great and gave us a lot of information about the local area. Very friendly and upscale lounge overlooking the water and seaplanes. read more

I had a great time tonight making new friends and enjoying a great salad and chowder. Our server was very focused on details and the feel is friendly and welcoming. read more

The food was soooo tasty! Views are amazing, vibes are amazing! I would recommend that the steak knives are either sharpened, or invest in new ones. Other than that, a wonderful experience! read more

We have been in Ketchikan for five days now and have ate at at least two Restaurants per day. This has been the biggest disappointment of them all. Such a beautiful place and The views were amazing. Service was great. But the food...to spend almost $300 and The food to be that sub par was truly disappointing. read more

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It was the funniest thing: mixed vegetables. Turned out to be 10 one quarter slices of zucchini and yellow squash... literally, count 'em... 10! Never seen something so funny... or pathetic? The fries: while crispy reminiscent of a frozen seasoned brand The chowder: was it heated in the microwave? Given that there were spots barely lukewarm and other warm maybe so... half potatoes undercooked, I think seasoned with vermouth? But really skip it, the proteins tough and dry. The salmon salad looked fresh and inviting, though charging fir three little chunks of not from scratch? Focaccia seems a bit much given the salad The view is great, the staff attentive, if that's what u r after it may suit. read more

Awesome! Stopped for lunch, so good. Chowder wasn't traditional New England, was very very good

We had dinner last nite. Pricey but well worth it. An excellent wine list. I ordered the coffee rubbed elk chops with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts and Donna had the steak and salad. Both dishes presented beautifully and even more importantly they were delicious. Peach cobbler for desert topped off a perfect meal. From the greeting when we arrived to our server Louise L, everyone was engaging and very helpful. We highly recommend Bush Pilots Lounge. The location fits the name, situated on the waterfront overlooking several seaplanes - bush aircraft one landed and taxied up while we were dining. Seating was either in the dining room or the bar area - both well appointed. Street side parking I did not see a garage. read more