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    Carinas at the Clocktower

    4.8 (29 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jen C.

    A hidden gem! Love the ambiance! We went for brunch and order a lovely London Fog latte and the Woodland omelette. The London Fog was perfectly & subtly sweet with aromatic lavender buds floating on the foam. The omelette was stuffed with Portuguese sausage, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese sided with blistered tomatoes and hash browns. And I added avocado on the side. IT WAS HUGE! I couldn't eat it all - had to take the rest home. It's what I get for ordering the pork belly appetizer- sooooo savory and crispy! Def returning!!! Service was a bit slow, but I think he was the only one there for the front of the house and wearing multiple hats. Super nice guy! :) Happy NOM'ing!

    Avocado bomb ( complicated succulent sushi quality )
    Loren R.

    OMG What a great little classy gourmet restaurant. White cloth ambiance. Diner personality Sushi bar complication Michelin quality chefs. Marriage proposal Date night Business meeting or Sunday brunch. Classy classy classy. Yum yum yum. I can't wait to return.

    Eggs Benedict w/Upgraded Crab Cakes Delicious!
    Richard N.

    First, I'm totally impressed! It's been around 4 years but has new owners. It's welcoming and has an upscale feel. They brought us a sample of their Chicken Bacon Ranch soup of the day and it was so good we ordered and split a bowl. So I got the Eggs Benedict with Crab Cakes you can substitute out the ham and upgrade. It was delicious. They have an amazing assortment of mocktails, specialty cocktails, wines and Alaskan craft beers, I'll be back to try some of them for sure. It's a gem for brunch in Wasilla and the wait staff provides for an attentive service! Waters were refilled quickly and we were visited by all 3 servers checking on us. I love this place!

    4 cheese grilled cheese with tomato bisque and fries
    Rob M.

    Food is sooooo good. The restaurant is clean and tidy with 14 ish tables. Both times we have been here Chrissy has been our server for brunch. She was attentive and bubbly with excellent suggestions. The chicken fried chicken was really tasty and moist. I was surprised it being so crunchy, yet so moist and flavorful. The 4 cheese grilled cheese sammiches with the tomato bisque soup were super duper good as well. We had the chipotle Caesar salads for appetizers. Crisp lettuce and great flavored lil tomatoes. The bloody mary comes with it's own lil' pickled garden and a little hamburger! The food and service were both exceptional. We will be back to try more!

    Trevor C.

    This place is fantastic! Excellent breakfast the food is amazing. Loved my chicken fried chicken everything was cooked perfectly. Great service our waitress was very friendly and attentive to our needs and the chef even presented the food himself to us. Beautiful atmosphere with plenty of seating. Definitely a 5 star meal.

    Pickled radish and onions with the pork belly
    Michael D.

    Carinas is located in the Wasilla Clock Tower building where Meta and Rose was once located. I appreciate the fact they kept a few of the local favorites on the menu (from meta and rose) like the Seared Pork Belly, green chili sliders, and biscuits and gravy. The food is good and has been consistently good since they opened. The service is good, a little slow as they have minimal staffing but do not let this deter you, what little wait there is, its worth it Something else to consider, one chef is putting out all the dishes. Today our table ordered the seared pork bellies, chicken fried chicken, loco moco, eggs Benedict, and a grilled cheese with tomato bisque. That's an impressive eclectic order for a one chef operation AND he brought the food to the table. Props to you Chef The only recommendation I would make for the Chef is watch the salt in the soup...it was a little much. Otherwise the food was delicious, our server was incredible and the atmosphere was relaxing. What a blessing to have such a wonderful brunch option in Wasilla

    Chicken fried steak
    Kim A.

    Cozy, elegant little restaurant in the Clock Tower in Wasilla. The chef and server are timely with the food. Nice place for a date nite.

    Korean Pork Belly
    Nathan B.

    Trivia: In 1985 a movie with a famous clock tower came out. It was unique because lightning striking that tower provided for time travel. What is that movie? Carinas is the real deal. Sort of a best kept secret at this point. I arrived on a whim. I knew the restaurant was there, but it wasn't popping up on Yelp. I knew there was an upstairs bar and I asked to be seated there. It was quiet and tasteful with impeccable service and excellent fare. The mood lighting makes it the perfect place for to bring a date or enjoy a quiet relaxing meal. It wasn't until I was about to leave that I discovered my server was also the owner. He managed and led the restaurant so smoothly. Food arrived quickly and was presented elegantly. Going for the small plates gave me a chance to try a sampling of things. Each dish was full of flavor and carefully cooked. Each dish came with a splendid accoutrement. A sauce or pickled veggie, for instance. The smoked old fashioned had one large ice cube, just the way it should be. (And they have the option of a steel cube as well). Give this place a try! Too many flavors to try. You'll be excited to return.

    Nice upscale clean interior.
    Judy N.

    This is the 2nd time I have been here in one month and I do not live in Wasilla. I cannot believe this place only has 15 reviews, the food, ambience and service is first class. I assumed it was a new restaurant since so few reviews and it turns out they have been around for over 4 years. They have a soup dujour and both times they offered samples of the soup, great upsell because it worked. Last time it was a chicken bacon ranch soup, oh so rich. Today it was brisket bisque - a little bit of a curry thing going on. It was good and not too rich. I opted for the salad I was thinking about last time and it was awesome. Greens, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, candied pecans, really good homemade croutons and tiger shrimp, The salad was a nice portion and so tasty. This time we were with friends and as one said, 'Didn't Michelin star restaurants earn stars based on whether it was worth driving too?' Well yes, yes this place is certainly worth the drive to Wasilla for an awesome meal. Not only is the food great, the company was wonderful and as I mentioned, first class service all the way. Presentation was beautiful and the lady chef even came out to the table.

    Fish Taco

    Drove all the way down from Anchorage and made sure to stop at Carina's by the Tower -- and the food never disappoints! Everything was super yummy. Chef Josh is very hands-on, warm, and clearly passionate about his work. The hospitality was awesome and made the whole experience even better. This place is truly a hidden gem in Wasilla. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

    Korean Pork Belly

    It was our first time visiting Carinas at the Clocktower, and we had a wonderful lunch -- and already planning to come back, maybe for dinner next time! The set up of the restaurant was cute, cozy, and played music with great vibes. Our server was very attentive and respectful, we really appreciated his service. And the food was not only presented beautifully, but it tasted great too. We ordered the Korean pork belly, avocado bomb (ahi tuna poke inside an avocado and crispy potato on top), French onion soup, and their umami rice. The French onion soup's cheese was melted right at our table via blowtorch, and it was a rich, flavorful soup. Loved the dishes we ordered -- We left very satisfied and are excited to come again!

    Cute table!!
    Melanie H.

    How have I never been here before?! Right away, I was struck by how cute the interior is. We were seated at a table with a little candlelit ambiance, and the lighting was perfect--dim, but each table has adjustable lights to set the mood with different brightness. The service was excellent, and the food? Absolutely delicious! My boyfriend even said we need to come back until we've tried everything on the menu. This time, we went with the Pork Belly and Caribbean Shrimp appetizers, and they were amazing. The drinks were also super unique and fun! Definitely a spot we'll be returning to soon.

    Avocado toast
    Al C.

    Nice location with fresh salad ingredients including super sweet strawberries in the apple salad. Avocado toast was well balanced, and tasty.

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    Shopping is great and brunch was fantastic. Got great recommendations from locals on what to do and see next, we will be back :)

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    Food was scrumptious and ample portions. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Will go again.

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    Food was very good and the old fashion was phenomenal as well. I would definitely recommend and go back again.

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    3.3(29 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I'm here for the soft opening. Let's see how this plays out. Since this is their first day, I…read moreexpect the normal bumps in the road. We walk into a great view of a small but pleasant lake out side of a large dining area. They have a spacious bar that seats 12 and and coincidentally 12 wonderful beers on tap. Unfortunately the liquor selection is really thin but it looks poised to fill. I ordered a Elysian Space Dust IPA. It came fairly quickly considering the soft opening jitters. Thankfully the cold glass and great beer made the long wait for food relaxing. The owner introduced herself and did her best to acknowledge the 1st day bumps but brush off the stress. The cowboy burger finally arrived! 1/2 lb patty stuffed with brisket on a on a fresh hearty homemade bun, offered up with the traditional offerings. The 1/2 lb patty was really small and didn't come close to filling the bun, but it was thick and stuffed full of deliciousness. The plus side.... it was damn good. I wish it had been much bigger for $16.95 but damn good....... damn good!!! For desert was a homemade apple crumble with Vanilla ice cream. All I can say is .... Damn! On point doesn't come close to explaining how good it is. I really look forward to eating here again. These guys can cook! Here for my second time enjoying the sun on the beautiful deck. Ducks and Lilly pads fill the landscape. I ordered the spicy jack burger. 1 word... Holy Sh$t... unbelievably delicious, and the Peanut butter pie.... I'm in love. My new favorite place!

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