This place is our favorite in town! We love their burgers but our favorite menu item is their rosemary 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. read more

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

The Roadside Potatohead - Black bean wrap with corn salsa - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

Order at the counter and they will call your name when it's ready for you to get. I had the PoBoy pulled pork with barbq sauce. It was good. It had just a little bite to it and wasn't sweet. We drank water from their free water station. We enjoyed the food. Portions were big. read more

The Roadside Potatohead - Menu and counter - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

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Stopped here with the fam and my sibling ordered the salmon roll over fries since they're gluten free, my mom got the regular salmon roll with rosemary fries and I got the chowder. Food was super good and service is friendly! Unfortunately my sib's order came out with a bun and we think they just scraped it off onto the fries since they got pretty sick after the meal. Do NOT trust them if you are gluten sensitive. NO vegan options read more

The Roadside Potatohead - Salmon roll over fries - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

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A burger is just a burger. Only, every once in a while, you find one that tastes better than expected -- like you got more than you paid for. The locals called it "The Potato." Just a simple, really good burger. read more

I've lived in Alaska for about a decade now and tried a lot of breakfast burritos. I ordered the potatohead burrito and it is by far and wide the best burrito I have had in Alaska. This place knows what the fuck is up. read more

The big OP in the kitchen is unmatched, not to mention the great burritos and the killer Chugiach Cheestake. Love this place you guys need to stop by and grab a bite. read more

The salmon roll was excellent! Perfect after a long hike. Service was great as well. Lots of options and indoor outdoor seating available right across from the marina. Sat and waited for my husband to come back from a fishing trip. read more

Food was blend and expensive. I don't blame these folks though, Alaskas service levels have crashed since Covid, while the cost of everything has skyrocketed. read more

The roads made garlic. Potatoes were amazing. The pork poor boy with the fresh law was great. The blueberry cream soda was great. A place was packed. Food came out quick. Great little place to eat. Their little outside patio and porch area and then they have a very small inside area. But the hospitality and ambiance was very nice read more

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Delicious and reasonably priced breakfast for a tourism town!! A crazy combination, I got the Sputnik's supreme, OMG curly fries covered in sausage gravy, eggs, cheese, and jalapeños?!? YES! Absolutely delicious. Definitely give yourself time because they make everything to order, so it's a good wait! But worth it. Daniel, at the front was very polite, too. Quality customer service always wins for me! read more

The Roadside Potatohead - a cup of coffee and a sandwich - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

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Tried out Roadside Potatohead for the first time this morning. I was the first person in line and the food came out in five minutes which was great because I was starving! I tried out the Potato head burrito and you know, it was good but I wasn't WOWED by it like I thought I'd be. Maybe my friends hyped it up to much? Or maybe that wasn't the best thing on the menu. Either way I'll try it out again next time I'm in town! read more

The Roadside Potatohead - Potatohead burrito - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

We stopped by the potato today for a late lunch. We heard people talking about the potato in mc carthy. It is the sister restaurant We got there cheese burger and basket of fresh fries. Everything was very tasty. Highly suggest stopping by if you're in Valdez. . read more

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With a name like Potatohead I was hoping for baked potatoes with all sorts of yummy filling options but no such luck. Actual food options were pretty standard and included a burger, a pulled pork sandwich, cheesesteak, salad, a couple of wraps and, of course, fries. I had the hummus wrap which had good ingredients but needed some additional flavor. One of my group got the salmon roll and said that was really good. Overall, food was reasonably good but not remarkable. read more

Apparently owned and operated by a nice, vibrant Panamanian woman, we ended up eating here twice, not only because the dining options in Valdez are very limited, but mostly because the food is delicious. The salmon chowder is among the best I've had. The breakfast burritos, the chicken fajita pita and the salmon roll were all delicious. They have about 5-10 wine and 10 beer options. They have about 4 picnic tables with no cover, about 5 stools outdoors with cover and 4-5 tables in side. All in all, the business can seat about 20-25 people. Don't fret if the line appears long. It moves pretty quickly. read more

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The food is good, The Roadside Potatohead deserves the rating it has right now. Like I said, the food is very well made we got the cheesesteak, curly fries, and the chicken fajita pita. The fries were a bit burned but I loved how "fresh" it tasted since they used real potatoes. The chicken fajita pita was good but the sauce wasn't that great. The cheesesteak was good overall. One thing we would change is how they should make combos, the fries were an actual meal. I feel like getting a cheesesteak and some fries along with it seems like the right thing to do. Overall great place and very recommendable!!!! read more

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Was in Valdez for the night and wanted to get a bite to eat. Fortunately we were staying at the BW Valdez and it was easy walking distance with tons of places to eat. Heard good things about The Potato so I wanted to check it out. It's located right at the corner across the dock. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy your food and if you're lucky enough to have good weather, the view of the harbor. I got the Bonanza burger ($12)and a side of curly rosemary garlic fries ($5). There were other delicious items like the salmon roll but I felt like a burger. Man! It was good!! The burger itself was nice and thick and tasty, not dry. Topped with cheese With lettuce, onions and 2 slices of tomato to ATTEMPT to put together on your own. Made for a towering burger that was hard to fit your mouth around. What a delicious problem! The bun was charred enough to add to the taste. Loved it! The fries were crispy with a nice sprinkling of garlic. However, I got a lot of tiny pieces underneath- :\ Had a bunch of beers and 2 on tap. Be prepared to wait for your food. It's not one of those places to eat if you're in a hurry. But it's worth the wait. read more

The Roadside Potatohead - people eating at a restaurant - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

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Pretty good place in my opinion Loved their food, especially burritos. Also the girl at the register was very nice and helpful. Sitting inside and outside which is great. My friend live their burger too read more

This spot was a fantastic find! The views from the patio are beautiful of the harbor. The staff was super friendly, and helpful. I had the pulled pork po' boy. The bun was toasted, the meat was perfectly slow cooked, the slaw was pickled to perfection. The side of rosemary garlic fries were good crispy , "banging with flavor!" They have a great beer menu. I would definitely drive to this place again, if in Alaska!! (It was clean, just be mindful it is a food truck.) read more

Hit this place on our way out of Valdez and wish we would have found it on our way in. The food was really good. My wife and oldest got the Cheese burger, and my youngest daughter got the Cheese Steak, and I got the Spudnicks Supreme. Generous portions is an understatement. The bread is sweet and really satisfying, making everything "slap your momma" good. Loved the service, the people and the mood. We highly recommend The Potato. read more

Their food is good but I'm basing this review off of my single purchase of a gold peak iced tea that they charged me $6.00 dollars for. I'm actually very embarrassed that I even bought it when I could've went to Safeway and got two for five dollars. It's a shame they got to jack up the price that badly. read more

The Roadside Potatohead - The roadside potato is selling this drink for $6.00 dollars. - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

The salmon roll was really good! The guy taking our order was nice to notice and ask if the sandwich was going to be shared so it can be cut in half as he saw me loitering nearby. Perhaps it was obvious that we were the only two Asians there (and together) at the time. Hehe. Though the salmon roll was a tad on the pricer end for what it is ($15), it was pretty meaty. Though basic as it was (a simple salmon salad), the salmon was hearty and yummy. The buttered roll was seriously a great finishing touch. We were snacking so we opted to split only the sandwich. If you're eating it as a meal, I'd say accompany this with something else as it won't fill you up. There's plenty of seating choices inside and outside so it's great for large groups. read more

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Aka "The potato". Nice little restaurant near water with both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered some sandwiches and a clam chowder - the chowder was delicious and the sandwiches were just ok. It didn't take very long to get our food and the staff was nice. There are also some other nice food trucks nearby if you want to try other cuisines! read more

By far the best prices for food on Valdez. Outdoor seating and indoor seating. I had the chicken fajita pita - the chicken was delicious! One person had the salmon sandwich and was super happy with it. Super friendly service. Really delicious food! Recommend if in Valdez and looking for something to eat! read more

$15 for a salmon roll This is the best salmon roll I've ever had. Then again, this is the only time I've ever had a salmon roll and I'm not talking about the sushi variety. I've had plenty of crab and shrimp rolls. I like how the salmon roll was not covered in sauce and filler. It reminds me of a tuna sandwich. I get that salmon is cheaper than crab and shrimp but most of those other seafood rolls I've had are big on bread and less on seafood. Would I come here again? Yes if I was in the area. This and that taco place are probably the best places to eat near the pier. read more

The Roadside Potatohead - Salmon roll split in 2 - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

This place is amazing! The food, service and outside seating is perfect and they are dog friendly! Oh and they have booze! The Pulled Pork Po' Boy on fries hit the spot. We went here 4 times while in town. Totally worth the taste and view! read more

The Roadside Potatohead - My husband waiting for our food with our rescue pup. - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

I wasn't expecting many great eats in the small town of Valdez, but The Potato hit the spot. They close at 9 pm and I made it right at closing time. There is a menu with about 15 items and a beer and wine list. A lot of fries are on the menu given the name but there is a burrito option, a yogurt, a salmon roll - so menu is kind of all over the place. The salmon roll was great! It was fresh Alaskan salmon salad (like a tuna salad but with salmon) with lettuce and tomatoes on a crispy baguette. Did get a few bones but don't let that scare you away and definitely confirmed its freshness. I also had the yogurt with granola and fruit which was good. Only negative was that the only fruit were small wild blueberries. Maybe there is more variety during different times of year. They had a decent beer list with Alaskan microbreweries but only 2 on tap. I ordered the one I wanted but the tap ran out and so I had to go with something else which was a bit disappointing. Ambiance is nice. Located right across from the marina with plenty of outdoor seating and mountain views. There is some indoor seating as well. Staff were friendly and had a smile. Definitely a good option with late hours. Closed on Wednesday I believe but recommend confirming. read more

Fun and quirky roadside and harbor side eats. Yummy garlic rosemary curly fries. Salmon salad sandwich was delicious but too much oil made a mess. The kids favorite was the gravy and cheese fries! Definitely a fun stop in Valdez! read more

Wife had the Spudnick Supreme and I had the chicken pita. Lots of chicken In the pita and it had taste which was nice. the Spudnick was freaking amazing. Wonderful blend of curly fries , gravy, with sausage topped with cheese and eggs&jalapeños . Freaking tasty and perfect for a warm up meal on a rainy August afternoon. Danger it would put you to sleepy town with a full stomach. Can't recommend this place enoug read more

We ate here twice and liked all of our choices. Hubby loved the Salmon Salad Sandwich a LOT and I liked the Chicken Fajita Wrap so much that he ordered it the next night! The garlic rosemary fries were good (but a bit soggy) and we ate em all up even though it looked like way too much when we got them! The green salad with feta and almonds was soo fresh and crisp and huge...highly recommended! And the salmon chowder is great but was NOT hot...had to take it back to our hotel and warm it up to really enjoy it. Why didn't we just ask the restaurant to warm it up, you ask? Well, because the gal who runs the register and food pick up counter is a bit feisty and has no problem bossing patrons around to keep 'em in line to her way of running things and asking for something to be warmed up would NOT have fit into her agenda. Both times we came here my hubby got chided by her for not doing something just right and felt like he was back in grade school! Our impression was that she was much more gentle on regulars...but the food is great and worth the abuse! Note: if you prefer things a bit less spicy, as for the salsa to be put on the side of the wrap...I think that may fly with the gal in charge but you've been warned! read more

We stopped after a kayaking experience with our cruise. Great service, was faster than expected (good food isn't always fast) and the food was delicious! Hubs had the hummus wrap with chicken. I had the chicken fajita pita. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

I think this place is overrated. Too expensive for what the food taste like. The fries were not that good. Next time we're in Valdez, we won't be coming back to this place. There were plenty of tables to eat and the service was not bad, but still I don't think the food is great. read more

This place has it all, incredible food, including hand cut fries; rotating beer list, full of Alaskan brews; and beautiful setting. A must-visit in Valdez! read more

The Roadside Potatohead - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

We'll unfortunately I had a really bad experience tonight 6/18/23 (Father's Day). We show up and order a simple fries and a chowder. The couple we're with get their food and finish and I never did get served. My wife (Tami) after 45 minutes asked about our order and was told "just 5 minutes more". Well we never got the fries we have traveled 1800 miles to try. When I finally had enough after 15 minutes the girl was very unapologetic about the whole thing and gladly refunded my money. I was super embarrassed to be put in that situation. Mike read more

Food and service good. Hubby would only give a four. He can be hard to please. Will be back.

This is an amazing restaurant with even more amazing owners. On our trip to Valdez we hit a flat tire, and Christine and Glen both took time out of their working days to help us out. Christine, one of the co-owners, treated us to a drink and told us about the history of Valdez. Even on Christine's day off, she offered to plug our flat tire while we went on our kayaking trip. As for the food, I definitely recommend the salmon roll and the potatohead burrito. We took four salmon rolls for lunch on our kayaking trip and their deliciousness fueled us through the day. The potatohead burrito is a really hearty and filling breakfast that my brother and I both loved. For anyone visiting Valdez, this is a must stop location. Get a drink, order a burrito, and say hi to Christine and Glen for us. read more

The Roadside Potatohead - The Potato Merch - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

Super nice spot after our road trip. I ordered the salmon roll and rosemary garlic fries and they are absolutely fresh and delicious. My friend's pulled pork on fries was nice, too. The bartender was very friendly. We had a nice experience. read more

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Literally the best part of my day. Sunny, roadside restaurant overlooking the Valdez harbor. Motown tunes. Best effing breakfast burrito I've had in ages. Friendly server. Nothing not to like. Make sure you add this place to your to do list when visiting Valdez. read more

The Roadside Potatohead - Kiddos voted this their favorite place in Valdez. - American Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

It's located right in front of the harbor so it's a great location to watch the fishing boats coming back and prepare their fresh caught fish. It was pretty busy during lunch time, the line wasn't too long and after 5 minutes it was already our turn. They had both the breakfast and lunch menu options available. I ordered an hummus wrap, my husband a loaded burrito, and a basket of garlic fries to go. Everything was delicious and the service was pretty fast. read more

Awesome vibe, amazing fries, incredible service. My kid loved playing with the Mr potato head set. Would highly recommend.