This place is our favorite in town! We love their burgers but our favorite menu item is their…read morerosemary garlic fries! They're AMAZING! We're always so sad when they close for winter. The service is quick & the staff are so friendly. Our kids love it just as much as we do.

So good. I loved that they had outside seating and multiple veggie options. Laid back. Nice people…read more I will go hang out there again. I loved the atmosphere.

It's hard when you go to a new town to find the right restaurant when you are here for such a short…read moretime. The Fat Mermaid was open late which was great for me arriving late into town. When I walked in greeted right away and taken to a table. Friendly young man came over to help right away. I ordered the Alaskan Red Salmon sandwich with fries and coleslaw. Came out perfect and enjoyed the sandwich. More Salmon on it than I thought would be on it. I'll be back. Not many option in this little town. But I found a good one.

Service was great very friendly. COD sandwich good. Do not order the French dip or probably the…read moreprime rib French dip came out with a minuscule ration of the most badly abused beef one could imagine 26.95!!! BS Server said she would remove from check I suggest they remove from menu or get it right Photos of theirs and a proper dip sandwich Hard to find one done well

Delicious! Hidden gem of a place. Had the halibut and the teriyaki chicken bowls. Both were great!read more

From the owner: "Sam's Homemade Gravy" Sam’s Spot is a cozy breakfast place…read morewhere every meal is made with care and packed with flavor. Owned and run by Sam, a passionate cook who loves creating comforting morning food, this small restaurant offers a warm and personal experience. From biscuits and gravy to tasty breakfast sandwiches, Sam’s Spot is all about helping you start your day off right. With a menu that mixes classic favorites and homemade style, it’s the perfect place for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying breakfast.

Great burgers. Great service. Great people…read more All in all our family really likes this place. The people are so kind & it's so nice to be able to take the littles here & not worry about anything. Service is quick & the burgers are SO good! Such a relaxing place to sit & enjoy a meal. *this place is also under new management so those bad reviews from 4+ years ago aren't accurate anymore & I hope you guys who had a bad experience back then, give this place a chance if you're ever back in town*

My wife and I ate at the Old Town Diner 21 Aug 2026 for lunch. Great service and outstanding…read moreburgers! A real mom and pop establishment!

This is a gem in the town of Valdez. The food in the natural grocery store is one you don't want to…read moremiss! The coffee is delicious, the homemade bake goods were melt in your mouth scrumptious! We ordered a smoothie packed with vitamins, berries and nuts for our 5 year old. We had the basics which was a good choice! He loved it. I ordered the soup of the day which was "Red Lentil Curry" it had so much flavor! We also got the "Tomato Bisque", Veggie Avocado Sandwich, and Ham and Cheese which were all amazing! We also stocked up and snacks for the car ride, all healthy, everything we get at home! It was the perfect place in Valdez! The staff were all so friendly, kind and knowledgeable! Don't miss out on this opportunity to eat good healthy food!

Went to Rogue's Garden for lunch and it was a great experience; highly recommended! Not only were…read morethe staff members pleasant but the food was also great. I ordered a turkey sandwich with a cup of butternut squash curry soup. I also ordered the green bliss smoothie; everything was fresh and tasteful. I dined in and the service was quick; ideal if you're looking for takeout or a casual dine in experience.

Very nice brewery for such a small town! Good beer and decent food. Their fryer was out when we…read morevisited twice but they had other food choices. "Homey" vibe and nice employees. Would certainly recommend.

Vibes were high on a Friday night. Great place to grab a beer or their house brewed seltzer, was so…read moregood.

Good food at a reasonable price. Friendly service. Stunning view from the bar. The owner is…read moreengaged and charming.

We had too much fun in Valdez exploring the hiking trails, and by the time we got back to the food…read morearea, it was 9 pm. I'm not exaggerating when I say we tried every other restaurant in the area and they were closed. We crossed our fingers and walked into Mikes and were greeted warmly and sat right away! The look of this place is like half between a bar and a Italian restaurant which is a bit off-putting at first, but by the end of my trip to Alaska was probably my favorite restaurant we ate at! There were a few people at the bar, our server taking great care of us, and just a super chill welcoming vibe. We got the halibut fish and chips and the spicy vodka pasta, and they were both insane! The portions were huge and the fish was fresh as it should be! Just a great experience and extra special since they took care of us when no one else would. ‍

For Valdez this coffee shop is so cute and cozy. It pops off so if it's busy in town you wanna get…read morethere before everyone else or there will be a line. For how busy it is the girls running the shop whip out the orders. The breakfast burritos are premade but very tasty. I had the honey cinnamon latte medium roast and it was delightful. Definitely worth the stop in Valdez.

Absolutely outstanding dark roast coffee and delicious breakfast sandwich. This is definitely the…read morebest espresso that I've drank during my road trip through AK. Super friendly staff, tables and comfortable chairs to chill and a great vibe. I ordered the breakfast English muffin; the bread was toasted, the sausage and bacon cooked perfectly and the fried egg was super cheesy. Super delicious. Thank you to small businesses for all you contribute to the community

Great pizza and great suggestions on things to go do and see from the staff. Wish it had been open…read moremore while we were there. Definitely will go back if we go back!!

The pizza was great. Service amazing. I loved the gold rush atmosphere. 10/10. I would absolutely…read moremake this a regular stop if I lived in Valdez.

Fabulous food out of a food truck . The Halibut was flaky and the outside crispy and delicious…read more Cheeseburger also good. And you can sit in Valdez Brewing to eat and grab a beer. Nothing better!! The "secret sauce" with the halibut is amazing.

The guy working there was super nice. It's backed up to the Valdez Brewery so there's a great place…read moreto get a drink and lots of outdoor seating available. The food was alright. I struggled with the spices on the cheese curds matched with the chipotle sauce, but pretzel was great.