Our group of 6 dropped into Grand View Cafe for a quick lunch before driving onto Anchorage. It…read moreserved its purpose but was nothing remarkable food-wise. I ordered the Chicken Fried Rice and I should have known better than to get it in remote Alaska. While a sizable portion, it left a lot to be desired. There was nothing really remarkable about this dish compared to others I've had. They have an extensive menu with foods of all flavor profiles and origins. I would be open to trying something different as those in my group enjoyed their meals. The service was a bit slow for what I was hoping for during lunch. There were two people inside working the front counter and one person cooking. With six of us arriving I expected it to be a bit slower but not as long as we waiting. Plus, one member of our group had their order get lost. Our group sat outside to enjoy the views of the glacier and mountains around us. This did not disappoint and if you're stopping here for a quick bite and the weather is nice, absolutely make it a point to sit outside or at least by a window!

The views are killer with Lions Head and the Matanuska glacier. A short trail leads to a place to…read moreview both. Mark and Nancy are caring hosts. If you want some hand made pizza, show up after three and Odin will make you one. I asked Nancy if I could perform during dinner time (I'm a singer/songwriter/guitarist) and she enthusiastically agreed. A nice place to park your RV for a night, or two? And the beer is cold...