Last month, we finally made it to Alaska for the first time, taking the cruise we had originally…read morebooked for June of 2020 (thanks, covid!). Unsurprisingly, though, when I checked back two years after I'd made a list of places I wanted to try on that trip, not everything on my original list was still there! Anyway, one of the places yelp told me had closed was called "Dockside Dogs", a little stall by the docks selling really inventive, high quality hot dogs out of a tent. So I made other plans - but the day of, those plans fell through (I'm really glad I got to try Firebrand's bbq the day previous - so fantastic I was extra looking forward to trying their breakfast burritos... until their smoker happened to need repairs the second day out of two we were in Seward and they closed unexpected!) So I figured I'd just walk downtown and see if there was anything I missed, and sure enough, as it turns out, Wild Spoon had *just* opened (when I was there, there were no yelp reviews yet!) - and "Dockside Dogs" was on their menu? Yep - the reason I mentioned Dockside Dogs specifically is: they got a proper cart, expanded their menu beyond only dogs, changed their name and moved downtown, but if you were looking for Dockside Dogs, here they are! I wasn't *super* hungry that day, so I just got one Seattle dog, for $10. Their dogs aren't enormous, so if you were particularly hungry, you'd probably want 2 - still, for Seward, that's quite reasonable, for dogs that, just to be clear, the couple other people in line with me were all raving about, and I totally see why. I'm also happy to say that, even though there were a couple people in front of me, and it *is* all being done out of a trailer, I had a sausage in my hand in just a few minutes. Anyway, it was a pretty fantastic sausage - meaty, juicy, smoky, plenty of perfectly-cooked onions - then, for $2 extra (the "basic" sausage is $8), a bunch of cream cheese. Was the cream cheese worth $2? Honestly, kinda yeah, cream cheese is a perfect sausage topping, and it went perfectly with the sausage and onions, it's a pretty perfect combo, and an extremely satisfying sandwich! I *would* want to try their other dogs if I were ever back in Seward, though, too. (I want to try the chowder, too! Too bad Seward is a jillion miles from California!) Only a couple minor complaints, mainly just due to the fact that they're a tiny operation right now - as far as cold drinks, they only have Izzes and bottled water, and they have literally one seat at one table. When I was there last month with no advance planning, that meant I took their one seat and drank an Izze, but if I were ever back in Seward, I'd come back here for sure, then get a drink somewhere else nearby, take them to a nearby park, Seward is covered in gorgeous parks to picnic a stone's throw away in all directions. (You can tell I miss being on vacation, probably.)

Went here last year and since we were only there overnight, I only had the Kimchee dog, it was so…read moreover the top delicious and the beets were so, so, so tasty. Staying here a week this year and I am really really looking forward to this place. In case you didn't know, the Goddess of Seward is at the window!

Cute little pace, right on Main Street wonderful food seafood chowder with toasted bread was…read morephenomenal! Really enjoyed the salmon burger as well. The honey and bacon on the sweet potato fries was amazing!

Best halibut, salmon, and tanner crab legs I've had in my life!…read more The Gold Pan was a splurge, but for seafood this good, it was worth it. I asked if they could grill the halibut instead of frying it, and I'm so glad I did. I'd seen a review calling it the best halibut they'd ever had, which definitely got my attention. Now I can see why. It was fresh, flaky, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The tanner crab legs were sweet, meaty, and incredibly fresh. The seafood chowder was really good too, with plenty of clams and lots of flavor. Coming from the San Francisco area, I'm used to chowder being much creamier and heavier. This one was lighter, which I actually preferred because the seafood flavor came through more. We also had the Tuscan salmon, which was tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Everything really stood out for how fresh and well prepared they were. Service was excellent. Our server was thoughtful, courteous, and efficient, and the restaurant itself was clean, bright, and comfortable. Gold Rush Bistro ended up being one of our favorite meals in Seward, and I'd definitely come back.

Dude...for a county boy from Tennessee I had very high BBQ expectations, ya'll knocked it out of…read morethe park !! Royce and Benji did the tag team waiter thing and we could not be more pleased. Great food, great staff , light and easy place to hang !! Rock on !!

Outside seating only Own BBQ sauces…read more Couple smokers attached latest menu. Guy selling crab n shrimp in front of restaurant

Great service! Amazing food. I love the atmosphere. Five stars all the way! We would definitely…read morecome here again. Thanks!

What a great dive. A hidden gem with live music and great backcountry vibes. Food was solid…read more(though some may be surprised at the high prices), and portions were generous. Desserts looked great but service was a little slow and we didn't feel like waiting - the New Yorker in me gets impatient. In any event this location feels like the kind of atmosphere and experience and influencer would want to recreate but wouldn't be able to. Does that make sense? It's a great roadside stop.

Please beware of portion size, its shareable size if you are not roo hungry, if you are then it…read morewill be gobbled up quickly as the food is very tasty, suprising we get similar taste as other US states I ordered green curry and pad thai which were outstanding Would defenitely recoomend if you are around seward, its a cute place with music and amazing waitress Stomach and heart both were satisfied

The best and ONLY Thai food in Seward. This was an oasis in the middle of a dessert (of burgers,…read morefries, pizza) land. From the cream cheese wontons to the fried rice and assortment of curries, everything was delicious. I did have to take off 2 stars because it took 45 mins wait time for a part of 8 and we got our food served 1 hour after we were seated.

This is the only restaurant in Steward that was "hook and cook" for our salmon that we caught that…read moremorning. was presented with a lemon sauce. Greek toasted potatoes and salad. reasonably priced and really delicious. service was very attentive and thoughtful. highly recommend

We went to eat here yesterday, June 1st, from around 6pm to 6:50pm. Receipt attached for time and…read moredate. We sat as a group of seven people with the plan to have one check with three people and then four individual checks. This is a bullet pointed list of the issues we had. * We had some miscommunication on the splitting of the checks, which is okay, but I believe she should have double checked, especially because we repeatedly made it clear that the rest of us were singles. This became an issue because she told us at the end that they can only split the check two ways. * All of the food was okay, except my friend's (K) burger being pink inside and the chowder leaving a bad taste in my other friend's (B) mouth afterward. * K ordered a plain burger with cheese and received a burger with everything on it, including mayo which she cannot stand. She mentioned this to our waitress who then said "can you just take the lettuce and stuff off?" We said no and got a new burger, because that was not what K ordered. * My Greek salad was also an issue. I have a nut allergy so I checked with her about the ingredients of the Greek Vinaigrette that they bring with it. She said it had an onion base but didn't know the rest so she asked the kitchen, who she says wouldn't give her an answer on ingredients. * She offered me ranch but I told her I don't like ranch so I'll just go without any dressing, I didn't mind that much. She then offered ranch yet again, which was weird, and also a no from me. * She ended up getting me some olive oil and vinegar, which was perfect. The olive oil did not taste like olive oil though so I double checked that and she said it was, it just tasted more like vegetable oil to me and B. * I overheard her talking to a table behind me (what looked to be a child and their grandma) about them not being able to find the bathroom. She said, "oh you couldn't find it? It's like right there. On your left." She was very rude about it which was surprising to me. I felt that the attitude was unwarranted. * We had the discussion about splitting checks and then waited a while to pay. We also noticed that the checks were split incorrectly even though she had probably quadruple checked who the 3 person group was herself. * It took a while so we just went to the front desk area, where after waiting for a long time we were directed to another desk area. The lady that was standing there, she was blonde and a bit older than our waitress (presumably the manager) then left and made herself busy despite staying there the whole time before,so we had to wait even longer. * J, who had the og 3 person group, went to pay with tap, which our waitress was aware of beforehand. She then informs us that tap doesn't work for checks over $100, and his was $184. B paid her check with her Cashapp card and tried to pay J's too because he couldn't. It took the money out of her Cashapp account but didn't go through. We went back to the first desk, and tried again. K was even getting ready to transfer money in case B's didn't work either. Then, she tells us that apparently she can split the payment into two that are under $100... which would have been wonderful to know before we were running around trying to figure out how to pay our bill. Also, would have been a convenient way to keep it as two checks but still split up payments between the singles. * I also overheard our waitress speaking rudely to her coworker (a girl with black hair and a ponytail who was working hostess) who had asked her a question. She said, "Just press it, it's the same," in, again, a rude tone. * B overheard the manager (? The blonde lady) being rude to our waitress. We would have been more understanding if it was an end of shift slump, but when we sat and asked if the chowder was available she said she had to check because she had just gotten there. We were all very disappointed with this service, especially considering the prices, and will not be going back.

G.reat food, charming decor and fabulous location next to Resurrection Bay with great views from…read morethe windows or the deck while you dine.

Great little find in Seward! Owners were great, friendly and passionate about what they do. Food…read morewas top quality and the coffee is great. If you are in the area this is a must eat place.

Great atmosphere, great on-tap cider & beer selection. Views were spectacular. The Bartender…read moreprovided excellent service. His beer & cider recommendations were spot on. He did a glass of 50/50 Matanuska Brewing Co. Backwater Blue and Broken Tooth Brewing Raspberry Wheat that was delicious . The Crab Cakes were delicious, Classic Crab Cakes with large chunks of Alaskan crab with Dijon aioli. The Bartender recommended the Alaskan Halibut Baked in Lobster Bisque.

Soup was ok, the salmon was phenomenal. The pesto sauce was just right not too thick not and also…read morenot running of the plate. The fish was very fresh. I do believe it was fresh caught so that was a plus the view is also amazing. You can see fisherman from the windows. Definitely a cool experience.