Located in a super small town in AK. There were super friendly host and hostess that were greeting…read morepeople on the street. They lured us in. They were great. Very passionate about this place for sure. Service was good. Very attentive and helpful. We only stopped in for drinks. Had a party of 7 so tried lots of different things. Lots were canned and some handmade. They were okay. It was the vibes and sitting out on the deck that was nice. Menu not big at all.

I was surprised by how genuinely delicious my beer batter shrimp were. Really good cocktail sauce…read moretoo. Fries were okay, could've been hotter. Coleslaw wasn't great. $24. Food served on paper plates. Service left something to be desired.

Oh dear. What's happened to West Rib? I used to LOVE coming here, when i was a mere stripling of a…read moretourist way back in 2010, and i have returned many times. I organized an overnight camping trip JUST so i could have dinner at West Rib again, man, what a disappointment. Was the place always this run down, and shabby? Did the sun get in my eyes and blind me? Well anyway, so after me demanding we go to West Rib, yet seeing most other eateries in town absolutely BULGING with tourists, i was a little taken aback by the solo diner in the outside space at West Rib. Gamely i ploughed on with my choice, thinking "maybe i should have gone somewhere else" The server was a nice enough young girl, and she bowed each time she visited the table, and i have absolutely no issues with her - very polite and nice. When she brought the menu, i was shocked. I am sure, i am positive it used to be fatter, had many more choices, every other time I've been here. I distinctly remember a certain sauce or dip i used to order that had a funky name, and was sort of like a schmear but runnier. Now there's only a single page to order from. I wanted to leave. I honestly was on the verge of getting up and going. Anyway, I ordered the Stubbs Burger - hadn't realized he was the Mayor Cat dude, nor that the burger was named after him. Husband ordered the special which was a Brisket Sandwich, and some Jalapeno Poppers to start. The food was fairly fast to come out, and the Poppers were hot, and came with a cool, creamy sauce, maybe ranch? They were ok, taste like every other Jalapeno Popper I've had, I'm not that keen on them to be honest. Then the entrees came out very quickly after that, so i just got started on my burger. Well - see I've been off potatoes in all their glorious forms since February, but these beer-battered fries looked so appetizing, that i grabbed a handful and distributed them evenly across my burger. And i must say - the burger was perfect. I like a well-done, no-pink burger. This was absolutely exactly how i would have asked for it to be cooked if given the choice, i had to take off the onion and the tomato off (they give me stomachache) but of course the 10 fries i put in there filled the gap nicely. And the cheese was oozing very beautifully and dripping out of the bottom. It was gorgeous. He said his Brisket Sandwich was really good too, so despite the place's shabby, and rundown appearance, and slimmer menu - what they cook, they do it very well. I did hear disquieting rumours regarding West Rib, from people around town when i said i was going there for dinner, so whatever they've done, has gotten them a bad reputation in town, which is quite sad really. It holds fond memories for me, due to it being one of the first places my husband took me when we weren't married yet, and i hadn't moved here.

I can't recommend this place anymore. They say they will be open when you talk to them (in person-…read morethey also run tbe grocery store), then they aren't. They told me they are having a hard time finding staff this year. Every time I've stayed in Talkeetna they've been closed, even when they told me they planned to be open. They aren't updating their website or voice-mail either. The place is dilapidated and run down as well. Such a shame.

A must visit if you are in Talkeetna! The food is terrific and the staff exceptional!read more

Sign alone was intriguing to us and when our train was delayed we decided to stop in here for a…read morebeer while waiting. Fried mushrooms and crab cakes were so good! Better than home for sure! A little of the beaten path of downtown Talkeetna, but worth walking a couple blocks down the highway (also within a short walking distance from train depot).

Great service. Delicious food. Beautiful view. Highly recommend…read more We stopped here for lunch on our way to Denali. We are a family of 4, 4 mo old and 3 yo toddler. Husband ordered the french dip and he commented as amazing, the best french dip he ever had! I had a cheese burger and thought it was a solid burger, meat was well flavored. Toddler got the grilled cheese and it was yummy as well. Rod took care of us, very nice man. My first impression was questionable because of the pool tables and bar like atmosphere but the dining hall was very comfortable and the view takes your breath away.

Walked up to the door hungry with money in hand, and apparently committed the unforgivable crime of…read moretrying to eat at a restaurant. We got ran off from the door before even getting a chance to eat. May have been a blessing in disguise. Nothing says 'hospitality' quite like making your customers feel like they've accidentally wandered into some guys private living room. Don't waste your time and just go to Subway, have it your way! (If I could put zero stars I would)

Visiting Talkeetna on a tour and we had some free time. Great to get a taste of the local brewing…read morescene. They have a nice variety of beer styles. I love IPA's, so their Twister Creek IPA was the choice. Nice and crispy, not too bitter. We also decided to have a bit and decided to share a Fireweed sandwich. Smoked ham, lettuce, tomato, red onion, red pepper mayo. Very tasty and a good thing we shared, it's a big sandwich.

We had such a great experience at Denali Brew Pub! We ordered the burger and the smoked salmon dip,…read moreand both were absolutely delicious. The salmon dip was SO GOOD. I ate it as my meal and it was the perfect amount. The drinks were good too, could barely taste the alcohol, which I could use a little more. The best part, though, was the atmosphere. We sat outside with an incredible view, and once the sun came out, it made the whole experience even better. Sitting in the sunshine with that scenery was just beautiful. The vibes were perfect, and our server was super nice, chill, and made us feel really welcome. If you're looking for a great spot to grab a meal, enjoy the views, and relax, I 100% recommend Denali Brew Pub!

Food was delicious and Jess our waitress was great. We had the brisket and the salmon. Salmon was…read moreso fresh and tender. Brisket was good well without being overdone. Yum. The smoked cod chowder was to die for and you have to have the brownie. They make all their food and it was awesome. Jess was the best, great service and great sense of humor. Loved her

Perfect stop after a day at Denali. The place is huge with indoor and outdoor seating. It was big…read moretime raining when we were there so the outdoor area was shutdown. They have about 20 beers on tap from IPAs, lagers, sours, ciders and everything in between. We all ordered flights to try as many as possible. There's a giant pizza oven and the pizzas were really good. They are personal pizzas and I honestly wish they were classic small, medium, large options. The merch section is huge and honestly for Alaska it will be the cheapest shirt you find. I love my new shirt for $25. The whole place is fun and clean and again the perfect place for a long day outside. And great for big groups too

Decent lunch option. The best part about this restaurant is the view you get sitting outside,…read morelooking at Denali. I had the Salmon Chowder, choosing the bowl over the cup. Huge portion, very filling. The crab cake appetizer was average. No chunks of crab, not enough flavor. Mom had the burger and fries, which looked good (and she liked).

I had the best service every time I ate here over a three day period. I felt very lucky that the…read moremountain was out every day, and the sun was shining. I ordered a wrap, soup, chicken tenders, and lots of beer and wine. Food was good, though would have loved it if there were nachos on the menu. Every person I asked said the same thing, they didn't have the right cheese. Huh? Is this the bermuda triangle for shredded cheddar? Didn't get it, but liked the chips and salsa. Everyone was cheerful and efficient. I especially liked Joe our server, and I appreciated Josh the F&B supervisor checking in every now and then to ensure happiness and contentment. He also gave us advice on a couple of hikes and walks to enjoy in the area.

We had the fish & chips & the salmon blt. Both were just ok. 3 small pieces of fish, cooked well…read morebut that was it. I wanted 1 more strip of bacon on the salmon blt. I did like the spinach & salmon on the blt though. The crisps with the blt were a little thickly cut for me but the seasoning was good. We sat outside & had a good view of Mt McKinley.

Grabbing lunch here before our coach leaves. Appetizers reasonable. But, the wings and bowl of…read morecornbread chili were okay. Very bland bar food...