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.

The view is the #1 reason to come here. Service was good, food was ok. We split the halibut Reuben…read more It was exceptionally bland. Truffle fries and tots were good and raspberry rhubarb martini was pretty good. Would return for a drink and the view. No need to revisit the food.

Great restaurant with an incredible view of Denali Mountain. Friendly bartenders and we enjoyed…read moretaking to them. We had a delicious meal sitting at the bar. Bonus was it was a clear day and we saw Denali once again from their outside deck !!

After being to most of the national parks in the US, where all you can get is pizza and Caesar…read moresalad, I am so impressed by the quality of food here. We made a reservation with the front desk as soon as we checked in after a long day of being cold in the rain and waiting at the bus station in Talkeetna. We should've just gone straight to the lodge but we didn't know how hard it was going to rain. Smoked salmon chowder: 5/5 always a hit in Alaska Midnight sun kissed scallops: 4/5 a little bit overdone Salmon sushi cups: 4/5 thought these were going to be raw but they're fully cooked, not worth the price Grilled halibut: 5/5 had to get it for the local ingredient Crab ravioli: 100/5 wow the flavor of the sauce and crab were fantastic. We usually don't ever really like pasta dishes because it's too rich and stagnant in the flavor but we could not get enough of this. I would love to have this recipe Crème brûlée: 4/5 classic but nothing special After going on a disappointing cruise with Royal Caribbean my expectations of this place was extremely low knowing it was operated by a cruise company. But Alaska has impressed me! I wonder if the lodge can be booked separately from a gray line because the train is honestly a bit of a waste of time. Would love to come back via self driving.

Good spanakopita appetizer. Main was salmon which was small and extremely overcooked but served on…read moresome great risotto. Wait staff are largely international college students who are trying but are not experienced servers. It's just an average restaurant.

Excellent adult milkshakes and burgers. The service at the bar was amazing and the ability to see…read moreMt McKinley was certainly the highlight of this location.

We enjoyed our fish and chips, wings, salads and burger. Alex took great care of us!read more

Had a lovely dinner with King Crab, Steamers and Halibut. Great presentation! Dishes were not heavy…read moreand dessert was delicious. Wish we had discovered this restaurant earlier.

If you are looking for an amazing meal- this is the place!!…read moreWe had the Ahi Appetizer, Halibut Dinner and Special King Salmon dinner. ALL absolutely amazing! Halibut was cooked to perfection and the salmon presentation (thank you, Skinny the Chef) with how delicious it tasted, was the best I've ever ordered (and I eat a lot of salmon!) Our server, Kae, was attentive and so personable-she made our day! They have a great menu, lovely decor and a great wine and beer menu. Please don't leave Talkeetna without habving a meal here!

I. Talkeetna I walked by a few times and finally today decided to stop in even though I've been…read morebbq'd out the last couple of days. Brisket Sandwich and the slaw were excellent and loaded with brisket, pickles , onions and of course the sauce. Highly recommended.

Stopped here on a whim leaving Talkeetna…read more The pulled pork and brisket were delicious! No sauce was needed. Super moist and flavorful all by itself! The portions were fair. You order at the window and then wait in your car (or outside) while your order is being prepared. It was raining when we stopped by so we waited in our car. Looking back now I see the prices aren't listed on the photos I took! Bummer!

Can't wait for Mary Carey's to open up for the summer season. Great causal food, delicious pies…read moreand on a sunny day an awesome view of Denali!

We came for the history but left disappointed by the breakfast and the service. We asked for hash…read morebrowns to be extra crispy, but they arrived undercooked instead. What was even more disappointing was that our waitress seemed annoyed by the request. Throughout the meal, the staff came across as unfriendly, and it felt like we were inconveniencing them just by being there. It's a shame because the historic atmosphere is interesting, but the mediocre food and poor customer service made the experience one we won't be repeating.

Walking in to this place made me feel like home. I don't know if it was the smoking accessories or…read morethe dog on the bar. I ordered a burger because I couldn't afford the fish and chips. We got an appetizer of wings, 3 of the 4 wings were hot but one of them was still cold inside but still very good. Finally got my burger and man was it good, juicy, flavorful. After we ate our server told us to make sure we call ahead next time when we have a big group of 7 people coming so they can be more prepared. This place just made me feel like home. The only mistake I made was coming here on the first day of our visit because now I miss my dog.

Man...Am I glad we stumbled across this place! This incredible experience started by pulling up to…read moretheir restaurant 5 minutes before they opened and noticing this place looked more like an abandoned work shop than a restaurant. But when the clock striked noon and the door swung open, we were kindly greeted by a strapped older man with a half blind dog carrying a dead mouse which I can only assume now came directly from the kitchen. Upon entering, we noticed the smoke shop on the left, and the foul smell of 40 years of cigarettes being smoked that came from the cigarette vending machine in the entryway that still seemed operable. This of course prompted the question "is there smoking allowed in this restaurant" and a quick response of "not during restaurant hours" , more on this later. Once seated, our server dressed in tight blue jeans and a sturgis shirt approached the table looking like he hadn't slept for weeks with a look on his face like "why in the world would you guys choose to eat here?" asked to take our order. After quickly passing on the $55 fish and chips, yes $55 fish and chips, our family decided on a hamburger, chicken sandwich, and chicken fingers for the kid. Hamburger was fine, the chicken sandwich was equivalent to a Tyson chicken patty, and the chicken fingers were lacking chicken in them. Prior to wrapping up our meal at this fine establishment, we watched the old man mentioned earlier fire up a cigarette at the bar, as he gazed out at the lake, proud of what the H&H has become over the years. The innovation used around this place was quite inspiring, especially the 1970's kids metal high chair with one leg being used to hold down the ice cream bucket dog water bowl to avoid it from being tipped over as he meandered through the dining room. Honestly if you keep your expectations incredibly low, and take in the beauty and sights this place has to offer, it won't be a wasted trip, but rather an experience you'll never forget. Just know there will be times where you need to look the other way, as there isn't a chance in hell this restaurant would pass a food and health inspection. Upgraded to 2 stars for our most memorable lunch we've ever had.