A family friendly atmosphere and a go to for THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS in Juneau!! Hands down the best chowder which sells out fast! Great staff in the kitchen and the bar. You won't be disappointed! read more

BEST FOR FISH AND CHIPS!!! The restaurant looks little outdated so I was very skeptical on trying them out. There is plenty of space so we sat on the tables by the bar. The server was really nice and quick. We ordered fish and chips as that is what they are known for. Man, those chips were delicious. The crumb was perfect not too oily, the fish was flaky and fresh. We loved every bite of it. Bot only the food was really delicious, it was pocket friendly as well as one basket was enough for 2 people. read more

Sand Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

It's definitely in the dive bar category but the fish and chips is wonderful. The service was great too. The young lady that took my order also battered and fried my food. She was very nice and tossed in extra house tartar sauce. read more

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The wait is worth it! The food is better than the touristy areas. You'll see a lot of locals here.

We got off a cruise ship and have some friends that live in Juneau. We wanted a local restaurant and not the same old tourist trap. They brought us to the Sand Bar and Grill and the fish and chips were the best I have ever had!!!!! It's connected to a bar and was full of locals. The building itself could use a a touch up but don't let that stop you from making your way to this hidden little gem. The portions are huge, the locals were great, and it's connected to a bar. What more could you ask for on vacation!!! read more

Best fish and chip spot in town, full stop. I will never recommend another place in Juneau for fish.

Best fish and chips in the U.S.! Recommended to us by an agent at the Enterprise Car rental Counter in the airport, it is clear that this is a favorite of the locals. The man sitting next to us at the bar said that he comes in every Thursday, and suggested that we not even bother ordering fish and chips anywhere else. We understood: the fish was fresh and hot and not overcooked, and the batter was light and crispy. Even the tartar sauce was unusually good, with just a hint of onion flavor. The Cole slaw was creamy and sweet, which is usually not my preference, but I still found it delicious. The clam chowder was homemade and wonderful. The fries were cooked perfectly. Highly recommended! read more

Sandbar is one of my favorite places to go, especially if I'm craving some amazing fish n' chips. Lately they've been having these chips that are potato chip shaped but a little thicker, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they're perfect. You also can't go wrong with the cheese curds or wings if you aren't feeling for fish. Staff is always super friendly and the restaurant part is separate from the bar, but you can also take the food to eat at a table in the bar area! My husband and I sometimes go for dinner and to play pool with some friends. It's a nice, casual place to have good food and some fun :) will keep coming back here in the future read more

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We stopped here based on the reviews of the food. From the moment we entered we felt like we were part of the "family". Stephanie greeted & sat us. She made drink recommendations that were spot on. The food was fabulous! We each had the fried haddock, mine with chips & hubby with fried mushrooms. The haddock was superb-hot, fresh & tasty! The chips were sliced fried potatoes that were hot & crispy. The mushrooms were excellent, esp dipped in cocktail sauce! The atmosphere was fun & friendly; good music, good vibe. Clearly a lot of regulars. If we were to ever move to Juneau, THIS would be my local! read more

Sand Bar and Grill - Haddock fish & chips, Dead Irish stout - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

My wife and I took a Jeep tour as part of our excursion during our cruise stop. We didn't want to eat at the other tourist stops in town. We came across this little place and thought we'd give it a try. We don't normally eat at bars, but this had high ratings. We were not disappointed! The fish and chips were perfect. The coleslaw was really good and we found the service to be prompt and welcoming! If you aren't in a hurry, and you want something off the tourist path, give this place a shot. We were not disappointed. read more

Decent food. Almost everything is fried. Ingredient is very fresh. Local's favorite spot. I thought the batter is a little bit thick for my likings. read more

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As others have said, impeccable fish and chips. The beer in the batter makes it light and extra crispy, and the flakiness of the halibut inside is absolutely perfect. The "chips" (potato chip shape, thicker like fries) were tasty too with real skin on them, though they weren't as crispy as I'd like. Took a while food to come out, but as the cook said, "we have a hundred pieces of fish in the fryer right now." Clam strips were a smidge faster and were tasty though not as special. read more

The halibut and chips are the best in town. So worth it and the price is great. Bartenders are hit or miss some can be a bit rude.

Best halibut fish n chips in Alaska. Local hangout. Great service. Will be back on future trips. read more

Pretty good food for a hole in the wall place! Locals love it and the service is fast. read more

This is a dive bar. Do not expect four seasons ambience. But it has the best halibut ever! We sat in the bar part, and that waitress was on point. She took care of the whole bar by herself. The halibut pieces were big they were juicy! read more

The Sandbar is great and when a local recommends it I believe we give all proper disclosures so you don't like fried food or old Juneau don't go. Otherwise I think it's comfort food and I've never seen the kitchen staff match bad energy from unruly customers. Everything is low expectations which I think makes you able to enjoy the people you're with more. There's no pretension, a local is alway around and they have a kitchen side eating space for families or underage patrons. If you tell me the halibut wasn't good then I just don't believe you actually went. read more

Laid back, friendly place for great fish and chips. We were introduced to this local favorite by our wonderful photographer tour guide. Good value, good portions, unpretentious, easy to get in and out without tourist traffic. read more

We visited a friend and wanted to have fish and chips. He took us to Sound Bar because he said they had the best fish and chips. We were pleasantly surprised they sold halibut and not cod. It was yummy, not too greasy and their tartar sauce was also good. Will definitely be remembering Sand Bar when I crave fish and chips and will be sad because nothing will compare. read more

Best Halibut this Alaskan trip hands down. The fried Zucchini was spot on as well!! This is a "Local's" spot we were told about thru a friend of a friend. It is NOT A FANCY place and I have four stars instead of five because the waitress/bartender didn't seem happy with us outsiders LOL. read more

Sand Bar and Grill - Local bar - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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Absolutely the best fish and chips in the area! Joe is the best and I highly recommend stopping in!! read more

Sand Bar and Grill - Fish and chip! - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

the fried fish is the best ive ever had - unmatched. Also the owner Gail is so friendly, kind and personable. recommended us the triangle club and took the time to talk and engage with our party. we had a wonderful time. let it be known that i rarely write reviews at all unless the experience was exceptional read more

Sand Bar and Grill - fried halibut - very fresh and superb taste - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Townie bar, dive, bar, darts, beers, pulltabs, and locals!! This great bar is a place where you get your drink first and then you can order something to eat ! A great place to have a few beers! A great place to meet some local Alaskans and throw some darts. Everybody is very welcoming, but you will hear about the small town gossip, in a good way. I must is there a fish and chips , if you like fish and chips, get a large! The medium is a good size of the person in the quality will leave you wishing you got a large!!!! so take my advice and go big. The fish and chips are made with fresh Alaskan halibut! They clearly have homemade batter because it is very good and taste very fresh! Also, the tartar sauce is made in house. Everything here from the bartender service to the food is great and you must buy some pulltabs because half of it supports local nonprofits. read more

The halibut fish and chips is off the hook. Food is hot and beer is cold! A local feel to this place read more

Sand Bar and Grill - Halibut Fush and Chips - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Perfect dive bar with amazing fish! We asked our driver where to go and he took us here. Really the best fish and chips I have ever had. It's a dark kind of divey bar but don't let that stop you amazing fish. read more

We wanted Sand Bar's yummy deep fried Halibut with cole slaw but no cole slaw so ordered deep fried mushrooms and zuccini. Way too much fat. Need to have real vegetables. Please read more

The food was a 6. Some of the best fish and chips ever. Halibut. I rated it a 4 because the place is VERY casual. Very informal. You basically eating in the kitchen with a lot of ambient noise and chatter from the staff. But again -- the food was superb! read more

Sandbar and grill needs a makeover like Louis's bar got a few years back to earn 5 stars from me. As far as I can tell the place is being held together by the charming lady bar tenders. If you have a strong stomach then get you some fish n chips from the back. They do karaoke and there's some billiard games and they attract a nice drama free crowd. (Knock on wood) read more

Wonderful halibut! Hands down the best food on our entire trip. The bartender wasn't too bad either. Go Big Red :-)

Halibut and fries were great. Really glad we found this place away from all the cruise crowds!

Awesome fish and chips. They come in 3,5 and 8 pieces. They were done perfectly and very tasty. Clam chowder was New England style. It had chunks of potatoes and was creamy and excellent. It is a must try when visiting Juneau. read more

If you don't like dive bars and terrible karaoke, sit in the cafe side and check the schedule. The halibut and chips are unbeatable in Juneau. The patrons are a hoot if you like (quieter) people watching, complete with women sporting mullets since the 80s and a guy with a live cockatoo on his shoulder. The drinkers here seem more tame than some of the Downtown places and less snobby than the hipster bars and tasting rooms overrun with toddlers. read more

Best Halibut and we added Onion Rings instead of fries for a upcharge. Divey bar with lots of locals - we had great and prompt service. Very nice Bartender - will definately be back anytime we are in Juneau - Best Halibut and Onion Rings ever!! read more

Best halibut. Great fast service. My sons and I were visiting from Southern California and we were definitely looking for a spot where locals go, not tourist hoards! read more

Best halibut I ever had. We were in Juneau only for 2 days and we visited this place twice because we all LOVED the food (not to mention we got a Halibut sandwich togo as well! for our dinner when we're back in Washington tonight!!) read more

Sand Bar and Grill - Calamari strip and halibut - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Surprisingly good fish and chips, for a bare-bones decor kinda place. The fish was fresh, tender, delicious, and the batter was crispy and light. The fries were average. Staff were very attentive checking in on us frequently. The sticks of mismatched furniture left a little to be desired, but the overall experience was still good for a good price. read more

Halibut fish fry, this is the place in Juneau to go for fried halibut. You can also get salmon fish fry here. It's expensive but if you are looking for a fish and chips situation, this is the place to go. I wouldn't eat in, to be honest, unless it was convenient for you, the take out option is just as good, and you can call your order in ahead. read more

The bartender named Andrea was incredibly rude. It was my first time here and she ignored me. Then when I asked for a PULLTAB ( MY FIRST TIME) she was rude about it . I will not be coming back. If it were ip to me she would be removed. She also broke a glass in the ice and did not replace it. read more

Is it possible to give a negative rating? If so they certainly earned it. Complete jerk runs the counter. We walked in with 9 people. Get up to the counter to order and he won't take our order...claiming that if you have groups of 8 you have to have a reservation. So he literally won't take our order. And was a jerk at the same time. And the place was empty!What a prick. And that doesn't even begin to describe how gross the place is. Think of a truck stop bathroom...that serves halibut. That's what this place looks and smells like. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that has good service and good food. This place is a must-miss! read more

Cruise ship stopped in Juneau and I asked a local where to eat. We were told that the Sand Bar has the best fish and chips..... and I must agree! This little hole-in-the-wall was delicious!!!!!! We ate fish and chips and clams. Nothing could have been better! read more