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The Salmon Spot

4.8 (173 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Salmon Cakes
Gracelyn K.

The Salmon Cakes were sooo good (a steal for the price!) The service was excellent and addressed any allergen concerns we have. Overall this is a must stop in town! I also loved how they recommended other locally owned restaurants for later if we're still hungry.

Salmon burger with chips
Arada H.

I wanted the salmon burger with fries but their fryer wasn't working so I got generic chips. Hubby wanted the chowder but they sold out right before we got there around 1:39 pm on a Tuesday! Salmon smashed burger patty was large and tasty. Even the flies wanted some and wouldn't leave it alone. The burger was somewhat messy to eat. I wished I had wet wipes since there's no bathroom to wash my hands.

Salmon patties with salad and chowder
Julie D.

Awesome spot for food! Staff was so polite and the food came out quick. The salmon was cooked perfectly and complemented by the teriyaki. The salad greens were fresh and the chowder did not skimp on the goods. Stop by!

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Marisa D.

This stop is a must if you're in the area. The salmon cakes were the best food we had in Alaska. Friendly staff! Worth stopping to eat - sunshine or rain storm.

Salmon burgers with fries, salmon salad and chowder in bowl.

Great place in Talkeetna! Salmon Burger, fries, chowder bowl, and salmon salad all perfect! Totally recommend this gem!

Salmon Cake
Maria Gracias H.

The best salmon cake I've ever had! Theirs really stands out. Definitely worth a try if you're in Talkeetna -- absolutely delicious!

Salmon cake
Joyce Z.

Talkeetna which is rumored to be the town Molly of Denali's Qyah is modeled after is the perfect place to stop between Denali Area and Anchorage and beyond. If you have time to drive into Downtown Talkeetna for lunch, do it. We chose Salmon Spot for everything salmon. We got the salmon burger, salmon cakes with dressing, and salmon chowder for lunch. My favorite was those salmon cakes as it wasn't heavy and left me enough room for the chowder. There is a couple of small tables right next to it that but the patio that is shared with other food trucks and the hotel was also open for us to enjoy our lunch.

Had Salmon patty salad (3) patties, 1 bowl of Salmon chowder, and Salmon sandwich w/ fries + a coke = $42.000, and we would order/share everything again!

The Salmon Spot

Stopped at this little spot after sitting at the Talkeetna River watching Denali show off. Ordered the salmon patties and they were delicious! Served on a bed of spinach with a hint of dressing that was sweet yet ended with a bit of heat. Perfection!

Chowder in Bread Bowl
Zac W.

Amazing service, food came out quick and was outstanding. We got three salmon burgers (fries were worth the extra cost), chowder in a cup, and chowder in a bread bowl. Everyone was happy with the burgers 10/10! The fries were nice and crispy, and we were able to get ketchup cups to go. The employees were very considerate and gave us the option of taking the bread bowl home to warm up so it wouldn't get soggy. The bread bowl made the chowder even better. My girlfriend likes to journal, and they looked for a flyer to give her when she asked, which was nice.

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Hannah R.

SO GOOD Pros: - The salmon cakes are handmade and the sauce they put on them is honestly to-die-for, my mouth is watering just thinking about it (we went twice and got them both times, they were that good) - Value of this place is excellent compared to a lot of other places in town - There's great outdoor seating with tables - Service was fast and friendly Cons: - Can't think of a single thing, you should just go

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Delicious salmon cakes and a yummy chowder! They drizzle an amazing juice or sauce over the salmon cakes that hits the spot.

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Awesome food! The salmon burgers are super fresh and the maple glaze is amazing! Staff was friendly and helpful.

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This place rocks!!! Best salmon patty in Alaska, hands down. The service was great, super friendly and fast. I'll be back for sure.

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West Rib Pub & Grill - Cheeseburger & fries

West Rib Pub & Grill

3.3(124 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

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.

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20,320 Alaskan Grill

20,320 Alaskan Grill

3.0(70 reviews)
16.5 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Casual dining

They open at 6:30 (the time we had to have our bags set out before we head to Kenai today) so this…read morewas a convenient option. I know the main restaurant, North Fork, opens at 6 AM as well, so there are plenty of options if you have an early excursion. My husband ordered the Alaska breakfast, and I ordered the herbivore scramble. We both opted for sourdough because Alaska has some of the best sourdough we've ever had! I'm going to have withdrawal from this when I get home. Both breakfast dishes were tasty, and the hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. Everything arrived fairly quickly, and we were served a wonderful side of real strawberry jam. Service was excellent, and there was a dedicated individual filling, coffee, cups, which absolutely warms my heart to see on a freezing Alaskan morning. I like the fireplace but it wasn't on this morning. Very pretty decor in here. This restaurant is open all three meals so they have a very big space here. $48 before tip

Located on Princess Lodge property. Convenient of staying there. Lots of seating and bar area. Very…read morelodge vibe. Spent one night here. This place was only one on property that served breakfast, lunch, dinner. Hostess is pleasant. Servers very friendly and attentive. Super hyper vigilant with sanitation. Menu isn't too extensive. They do have some good cocktails. We got a margarita and blueberry concoction. Both tasty. Ordered cheese curds (very good), quesadillas with salmon that was good, and a salmon sandwich (just meh - dry). Would recommend geese curds and quesadillas for sure. This is a pricey place. Just know they are a property where most people come either before/after cruise. They know you don't have other options.

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