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    Jack and Aivas Restaurant

    4.6 (12 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Halibut fish and chips
    Pete G.

    This is a delightful place to stop for a meal while in Seldovia. The restaurant is named for the owner's grandchildren and there is a real family feel to the place. I had the halibut Fish and Chips and it was really excellent. The fish was perfectly cooked and the breading was crispy and nicely seasoned (just a touch of garlic and parsley really made it sing). They've got great homemade tarter sauce and also provide malt vinegar. I had some freshly made iced tea as well. There's indoor seating and seating out on a spacious deck with a view of the water.

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    Mary L.

    We stopped by for breakfast. Got the traditional breakfast and the kids got the chicken fried steak and French toast. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The view is amazing. Service was great.

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    Wonderful fresh baked pastries! Tasty food. The chicken fried steak and eggs was outstanding!

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    Order the house special pizza! Really hearty and has an herbed rosemary dough. Great service here and has great views.

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    Saltry Restaurant - Halibut Dinner

    Saltry Restaurant

    3.7(72 reviews)
    19.6 mi
    $$$

    The setting is ten stars. Halibut cove. Sitting on a pier tucked next…read moreTo a rock outcropping. I've been to many places and this one is special in terms of scenery and ambiance. The tourists are here so are the locals. The food is four stars. We had the halibut, smoke salmon dip and salmon. Some were a little over done but the presentation was solid. Drinks are good. Don't come here thinking the service is going to be off the chart. They get waves of groups in and things slow down. Discount the reviews that expect perfection. Enjoy the setting, have a cocktail and talk to the servers who are from the area and appreciate having a local restaurant that is accessible to all. Things slow down when you are here and that is the point!!

    This place is a fabulous experience when visiting Halibut Cove. We went on a beautiful sunny day…read moreand enjoyed sitting out on the deck. There was a fire going under the portico which would be nice to be near on a rainy day. The prices are actually quite reasonable for being across the bay! I ordered the shrimp and grits for $28. The portion in my opinion was small, but out of the few shrimps I had they had a great flavor and good creamy grits! Be aware eating here will take up a good chunk of your time in Halibut Cove if you came on the Danny J. We were sat at 1:10 and finished at 2:25 and we were one of the first tables done. I would recommend this place for locals to take tourists out for day across the bay any day!

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    Saltry Restaurant - The rock face keeps things warm!

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    The Alibi Bar & Cafe - Chicken Caesar Wrap

    The Alibi Bar & Cafe

    4.4(94 reviews)
    15.8 mi
    $$

    The food at The Alibi really is the best in town!…read more It doesn't matter what brings you in: the staff is friendly, welcoming, quick, and knowledgeable; the menu is fulfilling and reasonably-priced; and the vibe is exactly what we all need in our lives.

    Yes, I have been back to visit my dearly beloved "best fries in Alaska" and I can confirm that they…read morestill retain the number one spot. This place was so packed tonight, because it's the height of the tourist season (we couldn't get parked for a good 10 minutes) and so the place was HEAVING and packed to the rafters. Even so, we were seated immediately, and the fancy water carafe brought to us. Obviously I think most of the people in here are tourists. Most don't look Alaskan, if you know what I mean. I order the sublime Parm Fry Stack, that I've been dreaming about for 7 months, and he got, oh who cares what he got, I don't remember. He should write his own reviews. Despite the jam-packed dining room, it was not overly noisy, and you could hear your conversation. I had an unfortunate experience at a cafe recently, where I encountered one of those people who love the sound of their own voice, instead of chowing down on some good food. Fortunately there were none of those type in here, and so I got to appreciate my Parm Fry Stack in peace. Our server seemed surprised that I only wanted the Parm Fry Stack, and not a proper entree, and we wouldn't be sharing them between us, along with our main meal. No! Potatoes can be a main too. Well. You know the last time I had them, I was impressed. It was a sizable portion. This time, it was an absolutely enormous portion. A DAUNTING portion. Even I was dubious that I could manage it. But they were as epically delicious as the first time with no difference in flavour at all, which I am supremely grateful for. I don't give out awards such as Number 1 fry in Alaska lightly, but this humongous beast has earned its place, and retained it with consistent quality. Absolutely beautiful!

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    Don Jose's - Refried beans, rice, two ground beef, and one birra, enchiladas.  It was only one dollar more to get the three enchiladas instead of two.

    Don Jose's

    3.1(58 reviews)
    15.5 mi
    $$

    Trivia for out of towners: What's the mascot of the high school just a few minutes away? What…read moreiconic Alaskan building material makes up the front of their high school? Sooooo....It's okay. Chips and salsa are NOT complimentary. A basket of chips and two bowls of salsa wasn't terribly expensive at 4.50. But hot salsa wasn't available when we went. So they gave us two milds. The salsa tasted a little weird. I couldn't tell if an ingredient was missing or if there was some other funky aspect. Either way, I didn't eat many chips (which made the paying for it seem a little more frustrating). The queso appetizer was delicious. Great serving size and great flavor. Everyone at the table agreed and there wasn't any left at the end. Beer selection included a couple local craft beers and plenty of bottles. I was very happy with the Pacifico and lime I received. Service was friendly. So we're the couple on a date at the table next to us. They recommended food and drinks and told us all about places to visit in town. Apparently there are meaderys (meaderies?)open on town. Cool news! Overall, I was largely underwhelmed by the food and slightly chagrined by the chips and salsa cost.

    Today as I was walking home from dropping my car off at the shop, I stepped in a hole and the next…read morething I know I'm crawling out of a ditch. Further on down the road I was attacked by a crow 4 times and I'm sure all you people driving by Safeway that saw that had a good laugh. (I'm laughing now but I wasn't then) Then I called a Taxi and yes someone stole my taxi. Finally got home and took my truck to Don Jose's for Taco Tuesday (5 tacos 10 bucks) yum! Owners bought me a nice shot of tequila! So nice!

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    Jack and Aivas Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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