Well we stopped by after being told the burgers were a hit. To my surprise my double cheeseburger…read moreshowed up completely burned to char absolute death. The worst burger I have had in years. Maybe this was a one off and I would happily concede that maybe just an off order but seriously giving someone a burger order so burned is ridiculous. Do better!

I cannot comment on the food as we didn't eat here, but we crashed here one night on our drive down…read moreto whittier. We stayed in the cabin out back. My husband went inside to check in and he said that the people there were incredibly friendly. The bar was filled with locals and it seemed like a great place to just hang out. Our room was really comfortable and pretty clean.The only thing that I noted was that there were a lot of cobwebs up on the ceiling, but I know that they were pretty high up there. The room isn't anything incredibly fancy.But for the price, it seemed really reasonable. The kids slept on the futon that pulls out. The futon does block the door just a little bit whenever you pull it out, but it wasn't enough to really cause a problem. Our bed was comfortable, although there was a little bit of light shining through the curtains all night, given that it was summertime and there was so much sun out.

One of the best restaurants in Alaska! To be fair we've…read moreonly eaten in Anchorage and Seward since we've been here. And this food was incredible. The place was small but it's not busy season yet so we were seated quickly and the food was served in a reasonable amount of time. I read another review that said the place smelled like smoke, and while it did smell a little like fry oil, I feel like the smell went away and the food and company far outweighed any odd smells. We had the mussels, crab legs, salmon dip, grilled halibut, stuffed mushrooms and Cesar salad. It was all great!

I was disappointed with my experience at BaseCamp Eatery because it was so many red flags that it…read morelooked like a Theme Park. While choking at the bar from all the grill smoke, I could see directly into the kitchen area, and I noticed what appeared to be a pile of dirty towels with flies fighting in the air over them. Seeing that made the dining environment feel less clean than I expected and significantly reduced my appetite. After this first trigger, I started looking around and noticed food crumbs, a rotten lemon wedge, and just trash in various places across the floor. I also observed personal unsanitary behavior from the manager that I felt was unprofessional in a food-service setting. (Pulled a wedgie with such aggression that I thought he was in extreme pain and then went to go grab 2 pounds of crab legs without washing his hands.) I think his name is Michael? Because of what I saw, I left with extreme concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness standards and overall attention to presentation. Based on my experience, I would not choose to dine here nor would I recommend anyone that has self respect to do the same either.

Always a good time. What's better than having a beer or two on a Friday afternoon on the rooftop…read more We didn't have any food, so I can't opine. Overall an excellent afternoon in the sun and 70°+.

The halibut and chips is no joke. They take the fries just as seriously as the fish and both are…read moreprepared to perfection. Along with a decadent tartar sauce, it's no wonder this place draws huge crowds. Add in the delicious and unique brews and we ate at this restaurant 3 out of 4 days of our trip (only because the airport kitchen was closed down did we not eat there 4/4 days). Pro Tip: instead of waiting an hour for a table, search the first floor which is open seating and try to snag something there.

As we do every year, we celebrate our wedding anniversaries in various cities around AK. This year…read morewas Girdwood and Homer. Heading down to Homer we stopped in Girdwood for the night. Due to the crush of guests, we couldn't get a table so we opted for take-out. We took a chance on the Bibimap (sp?). It was an appropriate dish for an at home meal, but without the heated bowl it comes in. On the way back from Homer we stopped again in Girdwood, this time with a reservation! Our server seated us in the romantic Garden Room", which we always opt for. This garden room is cozy, beautiful and the guests seated there have always been friendly and interesting. We all seem to treat that room like the proverbial "family" room! We started of with a tasting of a wine we wern't familiar with, and which I still can't remember its name! Our server (Blanca) was a true four star waitress. Intelligent, friendly, observant of our needs, and even those that we didn't know we needed! She took the time, even though the restaurant was packed, to clarify the menu, listen to our bragging about our 59th anniversary. She made the whole evening more joyful that we had even hoped it would be. We ordered the Filet Mignon, as per her Recommendation, and topped it with a bottle of Silver Oak. The meat, Blanca explained to us, was from a specific farm in the US. We've eaten lots of filets in lots of restaurants, but this one was right at the top of the heap. At our age this is "dangerous" as we could opt more often for the beef, than the healthier foods Jack Sprat has to offer. Dessert was the "simple" chocolate mouse. Yep, lieke everything else we ordered that night, it was an excellent topper off. We've had several meals over the years at Jack Sprats. We think, like the Silver Oak, they are getting better with age. Yep, we'lll be back, Jack!

We had a mixed experience at Jack Sprat…read more Service timing was rough. It took over an hour from ordering to get our main dishes. About 1.5 hours from when we were seated. We did get the dip bread appetizer about 15 minutes after ordering which helped. Then we waited another full hour after finishing it before our food arrived. The food was inconsistent. The chow fun noodles were undercooked. More like al dente pasta which does not work for a Chinese dish. The burgers came with fries that were cold and hard. They did fix that quickly and brought fresh fries which were much better. The wagyu burger was the biggest disappointment. The meat tasted very gamey. That is not what you expect from wagyu which should be rich and buttery. I ended up trying to cover the taste with toppings just to eat it. Not enjoyable. Our child did enjoy her grass fed beef burger and had no complaints. The atmosphere is great. Live music adds a nice touch. We also liked the shop next door and the outdoor wood fire. We like this place and wanted it to be a great experience. The food and timing just missed the mark this time. Hoping they improve because the setting is really nice.

My wife brought home a deep dish pizza. Veggie. Not my…read morefavorite. It was awefully good. But not as good as my last personal visit. We froze 1/2 of it to perk me up with a beer later while mowing in the summer heat.

I would have given more, except for the very slow food coming out of the kitchen, and the poor…read morehalibut tacos. The Margherita Napolitano pizza was very good. The Alaskan Wild Game burger was good. However, the Halibut Tacos was definitely not worth the price we paid. Very little halibut, just crumbs basically. Too much jalapeño and cabbage. And the kitchen was very slow in getting food out. We had at least 15-20 minutes between each dish coming out, if not more. I don't know if the kitchen was just slammed that night or not. To summarize, check with the hostest on the wait time for food, and stay away from the Halibut Tacos.

We're back again!! Try the pickle shot if you like a little nip. A staple of your Kenai experience.read more

Very authentic. Food was great. Traditional roadhouse. Not big on pretentiousness. But friendly and…read moregood comfort food. Try their chili.

Location wise, this is a stunning place, especially if you're sitting out on the deck at the…read moreweekend with live music. I'd been longing to come here based on highly rated reviews, how it looks from the exterior, with lights strung around the deck, however, we always seemed to arrive on a day when they're closed. Yesterday (a Saturday) they were actually open, so it was a toss up between here, and "the other restaurant in Hope, that also has live music, outdoor seating and a stunning view" come on, you know where I mean. We opted for this as we were pulling a trailer, and the parking lot is bigger, and we didn't wanna find a camping spot then come back to eat, or I would have literally starved. Upon entering the dining room (no-one was eating inside there) it felt much more like a bar atmosphere, which put me off a little. I'd previously assumed it was a restaurant that sold alcohol, but it seems more of a bar that sells food to me now. Anyway, we chose to eat outside. Selected a table, chose what we wanted - Captain's Basket for me, Reuben for him. I asked for Coke no ice, and server told me "oh we don't have any ice anyway" which, frankly doesn't bother me as I'm English. In England, ice does not come as default. The coke can was chilled from the fridge though. Baskets came out quite quickly. There were 2 small pieces of breaded rockfish, 1 was nicely cooked, the thinner piece was a little over. Maybe 7 or 8 battered shrimp - definitely on the bouncy, chewy side, and the batter a little greasy, as though the oil hadn't quite got up to temperature, and they'd been in there a little long. The Crab Cake was divine though, I'd have eaten a whole plate of them. It was big, round, breaded, with a sauce drizzled over the top.mi love crab cakes, and this was my favourite I've had in a long while. My tartare sauce portion cup wasn't very full, and man I absolutely love the stuff, I like fries dipped in tartare, but after I'd eaten the shrimp, there was barely a smear left. Fries were good and crispy, and you know how much I love my fries. The music was far enough away that it did not interrupt our conversation, and provided a pleasant backdrop, on a sunny evening, however there was a woman sitting on the table to the right of me, who seemed to think that everyone wanted to hear the details of her life, and talked loud enough to interrupt our meal. That is obviously not the fault of Creekbend Cafe, and does not affect my rating of them. She was just annoying and obnoxiously loud. I would come back, I'd probably try something else but on the whole it was a pleasant enough meal, in a pretty setting.

Had some appetizers. The cheese sticks and fried pickles were amazing. Very fresh and handmade. The…read moreservice was great. They did a great job of offering several different items on their menu.

The wait staff seated us quickly and checked on us frequently. The breakfast was exactly what I…read moreneeded. Creamy poached eggs on top of crumbly biscuit and hash browns. Savory gravy poured on top. Perfectly filling breakfast. The restaurant was clean and neat.

The 2 stars are for the food options that were food and the host that was nice and friendly. The…read morepleasantries stop right there. The waitress came over and was like are you ready to order after 1 min, I replied no give us a minute, which seemed to irritate her. She came back 2 mins later and we ordered, which was very hurried and short cut by the waitress, just like the other 1 star reviews this chick was borderline rude! Anyways, I ordered various items. Sausage gravy and biscuits was trash! 0/5. Hard biscuits, tasteless gravy was like flour and water slop, what sausage?! Nonexistent! Bacon was perfect, hash browns with onions/gravy was good, but I didnt request well done they were hard. Links were well done as requested. So 3/5 as food totals. The weird server chick tried to soften her attitude towards the end, I was uninterested! 1st impressions are ever lasting over here boo! Keep that same wack a** energy when its tipping time!

Such a lovely place for pizzas in Anchorage. We totally loved the place…read more After hearing multiple recommendations for this spot we stopped by at Moose Tooth. We were seated in a few minutes and ordered their bread sticks for appetizer. The sticks were delicious and the dip was superb. For mains we for the vegetarian Popeye and Pesto Supreme half and half. The pizza was served quickly and was great. Also ordered their white and forager pizza. Of all the four options we loved the Popeye the best. A great place if you are around. Loved the vibe and the service. Has to be on the list if you are looking for good pizza options!

Great pizza, interesting and unique flavor combinations. Service is a little slow but that's…read morebecause this place is always slammed with orders. My wife and I waited about 20 minutes for a table and then waited about 30 minutes for our order to arrive. We shared a half Call of the Wild and half Amazing Apricot Pizza. Both good, would get them again. Between the two, I liked the Amazing Apricot more. If I were to come back, I'd probably order take out about 30 to 45 minutes before I wanted to eat so that it was ready when I want to eat.

We absolutely love coming here! The food is amazing, the service is outstanding, and the atmosphere…read moreis beautiful. We had Roman as our server twice during our stay, and he was incredible--super friendly, funny, attentive, and made every meal so enjoyable. The lodge itself is wonderful, and all of the girls were so kind, welcoming, and attentive. Everyone here truly makes you feel like family from the moment you arrive. Of course, the owners, Derrick and Janine, are some of the kindest, most genuine people you'll meet. Their warmth and hospitality shine through in every part of the experience. This is such a family-friendly place filled with happiness, laughter, and positive energy. It's a beautiful place to relax, make memories, and enjoy amazing food with people who genuinely care. We always love being here and can't wait to come back!

We loved this place! While it's one of the only choices in Hope, it was very yummy and diverse…read moremenu. Service was awesome, everyone super friendly and welcoming. Cool bar with great draft beers. After hiking hope point, a good burger was much needed!