I often get the eyeball roll when I tell someone that we are taking friends to Palmer Alehouse…read morealong with "seriously? Why would you go there". Well, sweeties, we like beer and this place has the best tap menu in the valley. The food isn't fine dining. But it doesn't suck and if you like decent pub food then this place will work for you. Like I said, we come for the beer and the food is just to fill the belly. We've always had good service. The live music in the summer is an added bonus. My favorite food is the Thai salad wrap, sweet potato fries, chicken tenders, the burgers are usually good as is the pizza.

Cool place, huge selection on tap beers Food was not so…read moremuch. Come for the drinks and ambiance. We got a burger and hot Italian sub, soft pretzel w/beer cheese. Burger looked good until we cut in half to split...it was raw in the middle. Not a medium or medium rare...rawre...haha. The waitress (Taren)took it off the bill, but came back from kitchen with snide remark, "All our house burgers come pink, next time you should say cook well." Like it was our fault. Italian sub from Subway has 10x the amount of meat than this $18 sub had. We prob won't come back for food, maybe a brew though. Yikes.

The atmosphere hits that sweet spot between cozy and lively--perfect for catching up with friends…read moreor winding down after a day exploring Alaska. Ample parking, easy access, and the kind of brewery where you feel welcome whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or just passing through. Pro tip: Arrive with an appetite and an open mind. Get a sampler flight of the beers, ask the bartender what's new or seasonal, and don't hesitate to pair it with something from the kitchen--this one's worth the stop. All told: If craft beer is part of your travel plan (or if you simply want a great local spot for food & drink), Matanuska Brewing Company in Palmer should be high on your list. Cheers to that!

It's always fun scratching off a brewery out of Alaska. The beer most of time is quite solid and…read moreflavorful from most of the breweries that I have tried out. Mantanuska Brewery is the latest brewery I got to try for the first time and it was an enjoyable first time experience. Steve and I got one beer from this brewery on two separate occasions and I liked it both times. The Deep Powder Porter was the name of the beer we had. What I liked about this beer was that it was very smooth which made it an easy one to drink. There is a malty sweetness going on here with roasty, caramel and cocoa flavors. Untappd had the beet as a feature with this beer as "brilliant " and I can see that going on with this porter but I might call it "alive" as this porter wasn't a dull one at all to drink but instead it was a fun one.

Bleeding Heart Brewery absolutely nailed it…read more I stopped in for lunch and had the prosciutto mac & cheese, and wow--this is hands down one of the best mac & cheeses I've ever had. Rich, creamy, perfectly balanced, and the prosciutto takes it to another level without overpowering the dish. I've also had their brunch, and the salmon with cream cheese and capers deserves a shoutout. The salmon is not dry (which is rare), and the bagel is toasted just right--not overly crunchy, just perfect. The outdoor seating is awesome, especially if you ride. This is easily one of the better spots to pull up on a motorcycle and enjoy a solid meal. Bonus points for the atmosphere. And the staff? Absolutely unreal--in the best way. Crazy friendly, welcoming, and they genuinely go out of their way to make you feel like part of their crew instead of just another customer. Great food, great vibes, great people. I'll be back--often.

Awesome vibe!!! Food is unique, well composed, and tasty. Beer isn't too bad either. ;) Would come…read morehere over and over. Wish their clothing had some logos that were full color (would live to advertise for them).

EDIT- upped to five stars because I tried the pizza. Moose's Tooth who????…read more Also - the gochujang wings were excellent. Not too spicy!! Best chicken wing I've ever had. Yes, I got wings at a wood fire pizza place - and boy, am I glad I did. We did the garlic Parmesan and the sweet heat wings. I don't know what magic they do to get the skin so crispy and bubbly, but I'm happy they figured it out! It's like popcorn, so light and airy. And even sauced, the crispy texture didn't end! We took half our wings home to Anchorage and even after the microwave a few hours later - still crispy. We also shared a Greek salad that was delicious, fully loaded, and so big we both ate off it and still had leftovers!!!

Love the food and drinks at BearPaw, especially the kombucha…read more But today the customer service from the lady at the counter was very unfriendly and rude. When I said thank you for the pizza dough, her response was "yep".

Went for Wednesday open-mic, thoroughly enjoyable before; but kindly treated to a Christmas Eve…read morebuffet instead, I hadn't had lunch yet bartendresS Mercedes' service second to none and was introduced to new favorite beer (German) from the oldest brewery on earth

Trivia: What is a schwabenhof? (I did look up the German word, and I will say, it sort of matches)…read more I must say, according to Google translate, I might like Blick auf die Berge instead. The view is spectacular. The beer selection matches the name. And there is representation from my favorite brewery, Weihenstephaner. The decor is rustic and fun. At first I wanted to say the food is the downside. But really, the lack of food is the downside. The fries we had with their special seasoning (is it Lawrys?) was okay, but reminded me of oven cooked frozen fries. I wish there was good German good, well, anywhere in Alaska. Service was great! Friendly, attentive.

This place is Alaska through and through. A sports bar in a hotel tucked away in Wasilla AK…read more Family friendly with great service. The food: Portions are huge, the burgers are great, Mac n cheese isn't too shabby either. REALLY good fries. I hear they cut their own steaks in house but personally I haven't ordered one, the picture below was a friends and kinda tough. If you like an adult beverage, they've got a well stocked bar with local beers and a decent whiskey selection The French Onion Soup was really good. I've had worse and haven't had much better I didn't care for seared tuna but appreciated the creative liberty with the sauce Here's the real deal.....I like this place. The food isn't going to win a Michelin Star but you can tell the Kitchen is invested in the craft. The restaurant is relaxed, casual, and the people are super friendly. If you're in business attire just leaving work or bibs and boots leaving the river....this place is for you.

I had a terrible experience here. I've been to this pool bar before and was told by staff that if…read moreno one comes by to help quickly, it's okay to grab the pool balls and start playing. So I did exactly that -- nothing out of line. Suddenly, a worker that I'm familiar with named Joe , cussed me out, and kicked me out in front of everyone. Totally unprofessional and uncalled for. I wasn't being rude, I wasn't causing problems -- just following what I'd been told on previous visits. This review is not the for the restaurant itself but more for the specific worker that I've had a multiple issues with before.

As we entered the restaurant we noticed it was very busy!…read more Went to the hostess stand since it's required to have them seat you. We were seated by Andrew and he let us know immediately that he was the only one doing food service and he would be right back. We totally understand where he was coming from since Andrew never stopped moving while waiting on ALL the tables. He came back shortly after seated and took our beverage order and when he came back we were ready to order an appetizer. Ordered their jalapeño poppers and I have to say they were really scrumptious, my only issue is they are pretty expensive saying that you get 4 poppers for the price of $19 I think that is steep! The atmosphere was pleasant and everyone seemed to be having a good time especially since it was Valentines Day. The beer prices were fair although I wished they offered Ciders I gave a 4 for the price on apps however I give a 5 for Andrew

My wife and I ordered at 8:30 on a Friday night. It first took 30 minutes to place a…read moredrink order that was the only part of the meal that was correct . When my prime rib came out it was cold to the touch and the order was not cooked to the proper temperature. The salads came out 15 minutes after the entrees . When I asked have my meal fixed the staff said I was being inappropriate for asking to speak to a manager. Worst service ever ! The prime rib was salty and sh!t

Wonderful restaurant with Alaskan speciality and several alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks…read more There is a large gift shop in the same building which has a huge walrus and head. I ate the crusted halibut with mashed potatoes and it was delicious. Our waitress was wonderful and very helpful. 18% gratuity was added for our party of 6.

This place has the opposite problem that 49th State has:…read more Pretty good food and bad beer. The beer here is very, very bad. It is some of the worst beer in the state. I had a hazy IPA here during Fur Rondy and it tasted candy-sweet, oxidized, and had a chemically-bite to it. It is one of the worst beers I've ever had. It tasted old and stale when it should've tasted bright and fresh. I do not know how they can serve it to folks with a straight face, it's that bad.

Stopped in for lunch today. Service from Steph was outstanding. Great burger and friesread more

Excellent food and service. We've been here twice and both times we've been very impressed. The…read morechef salad is great, thick slices of meat and it's huge. The chicken quesadilla was delicious.

Loved this place. Laid back. Chill. Good service and friendly bartenders. No drama, just good…read moretimes. Two thumbs up.

Amazing dive bar, if you're lucky hottie Alaskan Annie will be bartending. The popcorn is nice and…read moresalty and they have a good selection of local beers. No taps unfortunately is the only downfall of this lovely Alaskan dive. No food so eat before u come or you can bring food in! Try a duck fart shot or ask for a hotshot....also buy one of Annie's calendars!