I was excited to try this place but at the same time a little weary... we walked in and I loved how the place looked. It seemed like a good vibe so we took a seat at the bar and ordered a flight of beers. I don't want to sound too harsh but they were perhaps the worst beers I've ever had. In fact, between the two of us we couldn't finish a single 4 ounce pour. I know it's subjective but... I want to add that we didn't eat here so this review it strictly for the beer. read more

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We stopped at Seward Brewing for lunch/dinner and it was a total blast. Between the fun metal art and the welcoming employees. They were really busy so we had to wait which wasn't a big deal especially with the limited hours of operations many restaurants are having. The wait time allowed us to look around at the different stickers and shirts they sold. Upon being seated our waitress was extremely attentive. I ordered the rockfish red ale which was pretty good it tasted like any average red ale in my opinion. Overall it was a good experience the only reason it's getting 4 stars is because the beer selection was very small but that's just being picky. All and all I would recommend Seward brewing to all my friends. read more

Seward Brewing - I ordered the hot chicken sandwich and I had the rockfish red ale - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

From the outside, Seward Brewing Company looks right, like the kind of place I'd want to go. We actually went twice during our visit to Seward. The first time was on Saturday night. It was quite crowded but we were seated in a reasonable amount of time. The server didn't seem to be that into things but it was fine because we got our food and were able to order a second round of beers. We were wildly unimpressed by the beer. El Jefeweizen Chile Wheat was particularly not great, but at least they are honest about it and warn you before you order it. Japow (Japanese Style Lager) was the least offensive of the beers we tried. The cauliflower (fried with sweet shoyu sauce) was a highlight. The soba was also fine. The burger was just ok, although the pretzel bun was intruiging. We came back for a second try. It was less crowded because it wasn't Saturday night. It was a different host (this time a woman) than the first night and she said the strangest thing as she sat us: "Just a reminder that no outside food can be consumed inside." This was a really weird thing to say and we were very confused as to why she felt like she needed to say this to us. We questioned our appearance. Does she say that to everyone? It felt pretty rude. read more

We enjoyed the food and it didn't break the bank! Excellent service. The abundant fries were so crispy and tasty. The chicken sandwich was moist and cooked perfectly. The kimchi was very good. The poke tacos were okay. The view from upstairs is spectacular on a clear day. read more

I usually love it here when I visit, haven't had a group of 6 until yesterday. I noticed the auto gratuity for groups of 6 or more on the menu. But I was pretty disappointed with service and being slapped with auto grat. 3 were kids that didn't get drinks, 2 adults didn't get drinks, the 3 kids shared one pizza. Water was only refilled when we asked. The menu items are typical costal town prices which racks up a bill fast. So to say I need to tip $22 on a few plates and a cider. Meh read more

I fully get AK tourism related businesses only have 2-3 months to cover their annual overhead and therefore must charge more than elsewhere. HOWEVER, Seward Brewery is totally taking the piss with their $24 so called "14 inch" pizza. There was near zero sauce and cheese and was more than half dough/crust. This is not isolated as it was true of all three pies delivered to our table. I reconstructed the crust for the photo and to show to the waiter who was pretty much a no show at our table for when he would inevitably return. When I expressed my unhappiness there was a barely perceptible "sorry" and that was it. No further comment on the matter acting as if our exchange never happened. The waiter could not have cared less. No di minimis adjustment to the bill, no comp of anything to our table like a coke or an offer of even a coffee on the house. No - he just ignored what I said and waited for his tip. I rarely write negative reviews but the pie and the indifferent attitude has really pissed me off. My recommendation is that everyone should AVOID SEWARD BREWERY AND LOOK ELSEWHERE. Consider the Flamingo Lounge which was absolutely great. Or, if you really want pizza in downtown, go to Apollo. read more

Seward Brewing - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Great brews and we shared the nightly special side and salmon burger. It was very well prepared and delicious. This place was recommended by our host at the lodge. Brewery was full but no wait for a table. Service was prompt and very good. read more

I stopped by here earlier today with my father for dinner. Whenever we arrived at Seward Brewing the place was packed and we were told it would be a 5-10 minute wait. After waiting only a few minutes, our name was called and we were taken to a high top table in the bar area. The inside of Seward brewing is quite large and from what I understand, they have an upstairs as well as a downstairs with different menus. Since I was only downstairs, that's the only one I can comment on. Whenever you first walk through the door they have a little area near the host/hostess station where they are selling their merchandise. Behind that is a dining room and then at the back is a bar on the other side. Behind the bar are wooden boards with their classic beers and then a second set with guest taps. The only other decoration that I noticed in here was a huge halibut on a wall behind the bar. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to try a flight here. Our waitress told us that it was comprised of their 6 classic beers and I would later find out that it cost $12. It consisted of the Japow! (Japanese Style White Beer), El Jefeweizen (roasted chile hefeweizen), Summer School (Session IPA), dark slide (DIPa), TK-421 (Imperial Stout) and a Sharkbelly White (white Ale). Out of the bunch it was the darkslide that was my favorite as it had a good hoppy taste and I never would have guessed it's ABV. I also enjoyed that they tried some different beer styles like the roasted chile hefeweizen which really did taste like roasted chiles but without the spice. There was also the Japow! which was so lightly colored that it almost looked clear and yet still tasted good. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the Yard Bird while my father went with the Mac's Meat. The menu described the Yard bird as fried chicken, house pickle, slaw, brioche bun, Sakura sauce and a side of fries while the macs meat was described as ribeye steak, caramelized onion, Gorgonzola, asiago roll, beef juice and fries. Both my father and I thought that the fries here were really good. They were crispy on the outside while hot and soft on the inside. As for my sandwich, it was really good too. The chicken was super crispy while the slaw and the house pickle added some flavoring and acidity respectively. As for the Sakura sauce, I don't think that I know what it was and neither did I taste it. My father let me try some of his sandwich too and I thought it was really good. The beef was tender and juicy while the onions had a nice sweet flavor to them and the blue cheese had a flavor which I love. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my father and I enjoyed our dinners and I thought that their beer was good as well! read more

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Great mushroom "the fungus amungus" pizza and good beer. Awesome Decor. Good stop if you're in Seward.

Hubs and I took our 18YO to Seward for a next day charter and needed some grub after the 2 1/2 hour drive. Hubs drove so he really wanted a beer after we settled into our hotel room. SBC was just a block away from our hotel (we have always stayed here; for years) so we walked over. Glad we did! Masks on upon entry, no problem. We were seated right away, our server was on it! She had our drink orders brought to us quick and it was just the right amount of time. Food was brought out timely also. Hubs and daughter had fish and chips, two thumbs up from both of them. I wasn't as hungry so I just had the Caesar salad with added grilled chicken. It was pretty good, the chicken had a little kick. My husband had the El Jefeweizen, it was really yummy! I just had the Sauvignon Blanc they had, I have know idea what it was, don't care. I was a bit dismayed at the customers pawing through the merchandise when it was clearly signed to get help from an employee. People are clueless. I bought a zip up hoodie and T-shirt, gotta support Alaskan businesses! read more

Seward Brewing - Just some decor. Nice place! - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Visited on the Fourth of July after the Mt Marathon race, so understandably the place was packed. After a bit of wait, our group was seated and received decent service considering the crowd. The beer menu isn't extensive but the ones we tried were good. The food on offer was also above average for a busy establishment and consisted of the expected burgers, etc. Seward Brewing is probably worth a visit if you're in town on a less busy day. read more

Let's start with the atmosphere. Loved the look of the restaurant area. Very trendy industrial look to it. The have a huge metal halibut hanging up. Their beer tappers are some of the most unique that I have ever seen. Great vibe. We decided to sit up at the bar, and the bartender was a little slow initially getting to us, but was very efficient after that. Not too engaging, but we got our drinks and food served in a timely manner so cannot complain there. They were fairly busy for lunchtime on the day we dined. The beer is really good. Great flavors, and loved the creative names. The pinbone IPA was awesome. We started with a flight of 4 to taste what they had to offer. Besides their own brews, they offer selections from other Alaskan breweries. The food was pretty good. It is definitely pub fare, but they work to put a unique spin on it. So set your foodie expectations to that margin. As we are in Seward the pricing is a bit higher so the value is a little less then what it might be in other areas. Portion sizes were decent for the price. We started with the deviled eggs at the time (last summer--end of August--little late getting to this review sorry) they had a different preparation every day. The appetizer came with 6 egg halves, and our preparation had crab, chives, and the egg yolks were whipped with wasabi. It was a very different preparation of your traditional deviled egg, and it was enjoyable. For entrees I ordered the reindeer dog, and my husband ordered the chowdah. The reindeer dog had good flavor, and was prepared well. The chips that it came with were boring, and lacked flavor so maybe reconsider the side dish to something a bit different. The chowdah had nice flavor. The broth was a little thinner then one would expect, but it still tasted decent. The only problem I would say was there were not a ton of fish chunks in it, which was slightly disappointing especially for the price. But, overall it was well prepared just maybe add some more seafood. I was conflicted as to what "star rating" to give this location. I would say a solid 3.5 stars. I bumped it to 4 because I really enjoyed the beer experience. I would come back to try some other menu items like the hangover homies, cheesus, and chocolate salty balls. The atmosphere was good, and they have some great brews! Definitely stop here for some apps at least, and to support the local craft beer industry! read more

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This place has the feel of a rather sanitary unauthentic "chain" restaurant trying to fit in with a small alaskan tourist town that prides itself on authenticity. One of the biggest restaurants in town with so-so beer and so-so food. But it's clean and certainly not anything like some of the more salty drinking establishments on 4th Street. Basically a McDonalds of microbreweries where tourists will feel safe - and some will even believe it's authentic Alaskan. read more

This place is hopping! The atmosphere is nice -- bright and modern, but with the warmth of a lot of wood, and decor such as snowboards from different time periods. The brews are not super exotic or unique -- mostly standard types -- but they are quite decent. And the food is excellent. We had a duck pizza (special of the day) with caramelized onions, spinach, and brie... it was delicious, but could have used a bit more duck meat on it. We also got the burger, which was served on a pretzel bun and was pretty amazingly good. read more

Seward Brewing - Brews and views at Seward Brewing Company - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Stick to the bar downstairs. Nice selection of local brew and a fun bar menu. Crabby Toast was a nice fresh snack for two. The upstairs pizza was horrible. Bad crust, greasy toppings and cheap cheese. Bartenders were great as was the greeter. The waitress upstairs seemed pissed that we were ruining her play time. F for her. read more

Seward Brewing - Greasy pizza.. run away - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

I am giving this a 2 stars because of one reason...any side condiment you get is an extra charge, and not a reasonable surcharge. I wanted pickles to put on my burger and they gave me 3 thick cut slices, that didn't even taste pickled...they tasted kinda like dishsoap and they charged $2...$2 for pickles ?!!??!? A beer is $6 and appetizer is $9 for perspective....And after that we noticed that this was how it was for anything. An extra side of ranch; an outrageous surcharge. I understand surcharging for condiments. Maybe .25 but $2 for 3 pickle slices, and not being told of the extra charge is outrageous. Outside of that, the loaded fries are amazing and the fish tacos are delicious, the burger is okay. The taste of the cheese on the burger can be a little much. read more

Seward Brewing - Loaded fries - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We stopped in for a quick drink after dinner. My husband got the flight and was specially surprised with a few seasonal brews. I was pleasantly surprised that they had wine, but it wasn't great. know, I got wine at a brewery so it's my fault. I just didn't want a cold beer Ambience is really cool. Might have to wait to get a table. read more

Dropped in for dinner and beers during a port of call last week. I had the "It's not a filet of fish" sandwich and wonton nachos. Nachos were decent and liked by all but the sandwich was outstanding. I think if they changed the name they would sell way more. It's actually a black cod roll similar to a lobster or crab roll. I'm a picky fish eater and loved it. We tried a host of beers which were all excellent as well. I recommend stopping here if you're in Seward and looking for a nice but casual place to eat and get a beer. read more

This place is way better than the reviews give it. Most of the comments are about the service. The host at the front counter was a crusty grumpzilla (he was the manager) was the only negative of this place. The waitress was awesome. The food was super interesting. Who can pass up on Wontonachos? What? Asian-Latino fusion in Seward was a rare find. The halibut yellow curry was perfect. In fact as soon as I arrived back in "the lower 48" my first meal I made was the halibut curry. My kids loved it!! The broken tooth root beer was also really good. This place is the best place we tried on the peninsula. I'm giving it a 5 to help boost it above the 3 1/2 stars it does not deserve. read more

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The food was really good, including an odd but wonderful chocolate and potato chip dessert, but as others have mentioned, the service can be slow. It's a small town and we were there near the end of the season, but they basically seemed way overwhelmed to have all their tables full. I liked that they carry a selection of other brewery's beers on top of their own supply and they had some of the most interesting and eclectic selections we saw across the state. The options in Seward aren't particularly big and varied and the food and beer were very good and reasonably priced - I'd just recommend that you go in here knowing it's not going to be a quick meal. Enjoy your beer and the food will be there eventually. read more

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Terrific brews with amazing views. Also, the salmon sandwich and salad were outstanding. A fun place. Sit upstairs for the views. read more

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First time to this brewery in a beautiful part of the. They only had three of their own on tap, but several guest taps were available. The Best Imperial Blonde, (made with oysters and raspberries) is a lovely Blonde with aromas of Raspberry and a slight hop bitterness. The Marathon Summer Ale, more like a Session, but refreshing to drink on a hot summers day. We had the Cod fish and chips. There is a big seating area downstairs. We didn't check out the pizza kitchen upstairs though. Sat at the bar, where we usually do because you get more local info from the bar tender if they're chatty and have the time to share. Right across from the the Sea Life Center and next to a Seafood restaurant with plenty of free street parking. Perfect for the end or middle of your day in this pretty little town. read more

A beautiful space with delicious food. My husband, son, and I, arrived without a reservation on a Friday night at 6:30. They were able to seat us in 25 minutes - not bad! The service was good, the food was a nice departure from the standard fried seafood in the area, and the ambience was great. Classic rock background music. Fun, well-designed merchandise. in fact, whoever does their design work, both the merchandise and the interiors, really did a great job. All the fish sculptures - awesome!Oh, I forgot to mention the beer - fabulous! We did not have dessert so I can't comment on that. Overall, I would give this place a solid A-. read more

Food and service were excellent - we ordered the chicken sandwich and artichoke heart pizza and were blown away by how good it was! Server was super attentive and offered multiple samples of drinks ever though we showed up 8 mins before closing. Heartily recommend. read more

The atmosphere here is amazing. All sorts of rustic touches everywhere. We sat at the bar and my husband had a sampler and a beer. He enjoyed getting to try a few things but did not feel anything was out of this world. We decided to order a pretzel with my husbands full beer to help tide us over. That damn pretzel took forever to come out, he had honestly finished his beer by the time it came out. Now that being said it was pretty good and the sauces that came with it were pretty tasty. I wouldn't hesitate to come here again, just knowing things maybe move at a bit of a slower pace. read more

This place really hits the spot after a day spent around Seward. The food was filling and the beer brewed on-site was great. It seemed to me that the beer had improved since I tried it last in 2019. It was nice that the staff work masks, spaced out customers and kept things well ventilated. read more

Walked in as a party of 2 a little after 8 on a Thursday night and were turned away because they are "closing soon". The website says they close at 9 pm. Seems bizarre for a tourist town in the summer. Important to know that you basically can't eat dinner past 8 pm in Seward. read more

Super cute modern place. The staff is always nice and the food is amazing! Only downside is they're not open every day! The "loaded homie fries" and the "it is what it is" is my go to meal. It the spicy chicken sandwich is amazing! read more

Overall it was great. We sat at the bar and shared the burger and the fish and chips. Food came out quickly and the bartender was very attentive even though she was busy. The burger patty was hearty and the aioli sauce it came with was yummy. The fish melted in your mouth. Slaw that came with the fish & chips wasn't special but everything else was great. Place was lively and clean. We had the beer sampler (4 for $10) and also the cider they had on tap. Great place to stop after a day of hiking. read more

Seward Brewing - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Small selection of beers, but something for every taste bud and all delicious. Gina, our favorite bartender was attentive and welcoming-even with the mask we knew she was smiling!! The food was great, we tried their pizza-nice and crispy and very tasty, their pretzel is the best we've ever had-a must order! Their salads were excellent, and the homemade potato chips were very good (ask for some of the beer cheese dip, puts them over the top!) Their attention to our safety and their employee's safety was amazing. Every table top, chair, chair back, counter top was meticulously cleaned after every patron. Bravo!! Masks were worn by all staff and required to enter the building. One place we felt secure visiting!! read more

Seward Brewing - Menu - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We ate and drank here 4 out of our 5 nights in Seward. Cool atmosphere with great views upstairs. The food and beer was well worth going back for every night. The service was great! We were recognized from the night before every time we went in and it felt good when people smiled and said "welcome back" when we came in for the night! read more

Really cool place. If you can sit up stairs, I would. Huge open area with giant windows. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The beer was good. I had a flight and each beer was tasty. The burger was great. Packed full of flavor and I like the fries. read more

This place is suffering from its own success. In this small town, it's very popular obviously. The options are greatly limited and employee just don't hustle to please customers. They have a take us or leave us attitude that is not made up for by a cool environment and interesting menu. In dire need of Midwestern work ethic. Perhaps it's a post Covid issue. read more

The cakewalk blonde was the right mix of light and bodied, the saison was bright, tangy and sweeter than I was expecting but not in a bad way; the wontonachos were unique and well-layered so you don't end up with a pile of chips at the end. read more

Very condescending hostess. Not a very inviting place to enter. I guess if you have a captive audience you can treat them as you please. Not a good representation on Alaska hospitality. read more

Had dinner with my family. The hostess was fantastic, very personable, and even managed to get someone to fix the front door while juggling all her other duties. Impressive! We ordered the burger, the salmon sandwich/burger and the flare steak burger. Everyone loved their food! We were impressed especially after being told that the brewery served typical bar food. The burger dish's house made aioli sauce for the fries was delicious. The salmon burger had pickled cabbage and cucumber that complimented the salmon while balancing the veggie butter. They had a wide variety of beer and wine. Great selection any beer lover would appreciate. We had desert called the "salty balls." No joke! It reminded me of the SNL Skit "Schweddy Balls" with Alec Baldwin as Pete . It looked like "chocolate lab balls." The presentation could be improved. It was delicious but visually alarming. read more

Seward Brewing - "Schweddy Balls" - Pubs Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This really is a restaurant TRYING to be a brewery. I love that they are playing to the crowd and providing a brewery in a beer market. But the beer was not that good. Food was ok. But don't come for the beer, limited choices, overly bitter and just not tasty read more

The food is unique and very delicious. The service was amazing! Friendly fast and efficient. If you like trying different brews this restaurant is a must when you are in Seward read more

We were recommended to come here by the lady that rented us some bear spray. We looked at the menu and decided to give it a go. My husband and I got two beers each, halibut curry, and the reindeer hot dog with chips. We then ordered some chocolate salty balls with bacon to go. More on that later. Atmosphere: cool brewery like atmosphere (of course) lots of cool taps hanging up on the walls and a giant metal halibut which was pretty cool. The place seemed clean and the staff was friendly. Halibut curry: I decided on the halibut curry. I'm pretty sure it was the most expensive thing on the menu ($29) bucks but I would say it's almost worth it! This was a yellow curry with vegetables. The halibut was in filet form and not chunked like I was expecting. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce was nicely spiced (not spicy hot, spicy as in SPICE :)). I always get worried about ordering curry from an American style restaurant but this did a pretty good job. Reindeer hotdog on pretzel bun: my husband got this. The dog was stout, 6/10 on the juicy scale, and extremely difficult to eat. The slaw it was topped with was more on the sour side and it had chunks of pork belly thick chunk bacon on it. The bun was tough enough to hold the dog and not get soggy. 7/10 on his hot dog scale. He said he wishes it was just a bit easier to eat ...somehow... The beer: we got the great white and both of their reds they had. All were great. Chocolate salty balls: we had to get this since the name was funny. We also opted to get the additional bacon chunks on top. This is an 11 dollar desert. You get two small chocolate balls. Highway robbery perhaps?? Check the pictures. Overall very expensive. Did have to donate some plasma and give up on some of my life dreams to dine here but it was good! Probably best place we've had in Seward. read more

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When I had gone, they had only been open a week, so I had known they may be working out some small kinks still - food, service, timing, etc. However, it went fairly well. It's a teensy bit pricey, but then again, so is everything in Seward. First off, they are a brewery and man, that beer is good. Especially their red ale. It's like an amber, but lighter. Very good taste. In fact, if I was at a bar in Alaska, I'd hope it was on one of the taplines. I had a taste of their white, and it was very citrusy, but still good. I like that they do offer a sampler of their brews. And second, the food. The table tried the nachos, which the menu said had goat cheese; however, we couldn't find the goat cheese, maybe it was cooked in the sauce? It was still tasty. Their bacon-cheese sauce was addicting and it may be one of the few places I know that serves fresh jalapenos on nachos. It is a plus that it wasn't a heaping pile of food, just enough to curb the appetite for five people until the entrees arrive. I ended up with the beer-battered cod. Nice thick crispy crust on the outside and moist on the inside. Tartar sauce was very good. Fries were ehh. But considering they had just opened, not bad. I'm sure they're still fixing things up. The waitress was extremely nice and doing a very good job adapting to everything. If I had to choose anywhere in Seward I would go for a bite to eat, it was good enough that I would probably come back to Seward Brewing Company. The food was headed in the right direction; it's nothing too crazy and it doesn't try to be. But the beer is what will most likely sell me completely to come back there. read more

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