When there's only 3 restaurants open during the winter months, "beggars can't be choosers" or something like that, but let me tell you this place was absolutely delicious. The server crushed it, considering we came in an hour before close with 8 people. The kitchen was on fire (no pun intended) and the food was way better than I could have hoped for given the current state of affairs. Nothing pretentious just good ol fashioned Alaskan eats!!! read more

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Came here for lunch. The chili is ok. The fish in the fish and chips is a little chewy but the fries were delicious. There is a lodge and bar here. There is a beautiful view from the lake at this location. If you bring an old license plate, they can hang it up in the restaurant. read more

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Cute little lodge restaurant. Nothing fancy and filled our bellies. Friendly service!

Stopped here on a whim after exploring some trails in the area. They have Alaska Brewery on tap. We were hoping for some local Cooper landing brews unfortunately. We both ordered the classic burgers. I didn't care for mine, the cheese was put on too early so it was entirely melted and had no taste to it. I ordered onion rings as a side and they were delicious. You get no shortage of your side. I had a lot of leftover onions rings and my partner got fries as a side and also couldn't finish them. We split the pie of the day - chocolate mint. I thought it was pretty good. Tasted like it was made with peppermint Pattie's. The best part of the experience was our server. She was very friendly. Kept our drinks filled. And checked in on us enough but not overly. We will stop here again. read more

Trail Lake Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Moose Pass, Alaska

Such an epic burger! We were heading to Seward and wanted to stay and eat a bit out of the touristy area. A coworker recommended Trail Lake Lodge and we loved it! After a long, difficult hike at Carter Lake, this meal was perfect. Delicious beef, great fries and onion rings, yummy dessert, it was great. We also tried one of their famous cinnamon rolls later during our drive. So good. Eat here, stay here, you'll love it, it's a quintessential Alaskan experience! read more

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The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the location is convenient to all of the Kenai Peninsula. read more

This motel has seen better days. The rooms are minimal at best. Bring water or your own glass, these rooms come with no coffee maker, no fridge, no microwave, no cups for drinking water and no Kleenex. They don't serve breakfast and they don't start grab and go breakfast until 8am. You can order your grab and go and get it the night before, but with no fridge that doesn't exactly work either. This restaurant is clearly where the locals hang out and the vibe is they know you're bring income to the town but they'd rather you didn't stop here. read more

Trail lake lodge is a great little stop on the way to or from Seward. The town slows you down to 25 mph and you should stop. A full bar and with ample seating. We enjoyed the fried rock fish (or cod whichever they caught that day) and a burger. The fries were crispy and the local beer was cold. Fun signs around the bar will keep you entertained. We really enjoyed our stop. Would recommend. read more

Trail Lake Lodge - Fried rock fish. - Hotels Near Me - Moose Pass, Alaska

Went to have lunch Sept. 2nd with two friends & was looking forward to the yummy burgers they make. I used to be a cook at this lodge and enjoy stopping by occasionally when I come to Alaska to visit. I arrived before my friends and got a table in the totally empty dining area. There were some people over in the bar area so I waited for a server to come through so I could get some water while I waited for my friends. I heard the cook ring the "order up" bell and figured someone would come by shortly. They didn't. My friends arrived; I had been there 10 minutes. We waited and still no server. Finally after 5 more minutes went by one of my friends went into the bar to ask for someone to help us. That order that was up was still waiting and probably not hot anymore. We waited 5 more minutes, and finally a heavyset woman with dark hair came up to our table. She literally slapped the menus on the table and barked "Do you know what you want?" Well, obviously not, that's why we needed a menu! She didn't offer water but instead went and picked up the waiting food order and rushed past us into the bar. We'd had enough and decided to leave and go back to Seward and get lunch there. Totally rude waitress and I knew our food wouldn't be hot if we did order. The thing is we would have probably spent about $80, recommended the establishment to my friends, and gave them return business if things had been different. Not going back here ever again. read more

Best burger in Alaska! Stopped by on the way back to Anchorage. This little place by the road side, is straight out a nice piece of Americana. Emily was terrific! She suggested their Texas burger and Oh my!!! It was AMAZING! Glad to have stopped over. This is a must for anyone looking for great flavors with nice service. read more

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Got to the lodge after a long day and found our door would not lock. We were staying 2 nights so we would be without a locked room 2 nights and all day while we were gone. They called maintenance and he confirmed there was a problem but assured us we were in a safe area. Completely unacceptable. They did not offer to fix it so we could stay the second night. Drove 40 minutes to another lodge. The rest of my group stayed and did not enjoy twin the twin beds. Would never recommend this place. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!! We stopped here for dinner on our way to Anchorage from Seward. I got the char boiled salmon with warm Brussel sprouts and fries ( instead of mashed potato es). I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of these three items. I am someone who finds it difficult to finish any meal, but I ate everything and the plate was clean!! That's because the food was sooo good, and I took my sweet time to eat every bit of it. (My husband did steal some fries, Brussel sprouts and fish from my plate ;) ). That should tell you how good the food is!! And their fries - simple, crisp and perfect!! My husband ordered cod quesadilla and he loved it. The staff here are so friendly and accommodating, with always a smile on their face. Also, make sure you look at the view from the side yard of this place. Its just beautiful. Highly recommend this place!! read more

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Our family hosted a family reunion at Trail Lake Lodge. They catered a Saturday night dinner for about 90 people and it was AMAZING. I admit I'm a little bougie, from a foodie city and accustom to some amazing cooks in my life and this lodge really made our family dinner special and delicious. I thanked the owner personally. Execution, customer service, quality of food, everything tasted great and I was impressed. The view of the lake with float planes parked, backdrop of mountains and watching the Alaska Railroad Trains go by was magical. I didn't actually stay the night at the lodge but a lot of my family did. You are in a town of 200 people, that was founded around 1918 to support railroad workers. . . it isn't the Four Seasons, its Alaska . . its going to be rustic. I have to say thou the bedspread was super soft. Very eclectic rooms. Not where I'd usually stay but if you want history and off the beaten path then there it is! Thank you! read more

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Love it. Long lines in Seward drove us out of there and came across this little gem of a place. It was so good!! The best salmon dip I've ever had! read more

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Service was really slow but the food was good. We both ordered a cheeseburger which comes with a side of fries, onion rings or salad. I got the onion rings which were some of the best I had and my wife had a side salad. Side salad comes with croutons which I am certain are made from the hamburger buns. They were fine but I just wanted to point that out in case someone was expecting sourdough or some fancy croutons. Burgers might be the best in AK, but I really enjoyed mine. Considering the remote location, I would call it a successful outing. The place was clean, has a nice lodge feel and the food came in a reasonable amount of time. My wife however, felt like the waitress was ignoring us. Maybe so but that's the only reason for not giving five stars. read more

Service was horrible. Kept having to ask multiple times for basic stuff. Chili was not good. Burgers ok. Poutine was made wrong. You put gravy over fries and curds. read more

This is a totally kitschy Alaskan lodge, but in a clean and fun way. And the food is excellent. We stopped here on our drive from Seward to Anchorage and we were thrilled to have some really good food. We ordered salmon, brussel sprouts, Caesar salad, chili, hamburgers, and apple pie. The salmon was the best we have had so far in Alaska. The chili was spicy but delicious. And definitely don't skip the brussel sprout appetizer or their homemade pie. Both are worth it! We just wished we could have gone back for breakfast. read more

What a gem! Excellent fish and chips, local IPA, and homemade rhubarb crisp. The waitstaff was awesome and friendly. We stopped on a whim on our way to Homer and are so glad we did! read more

This is a gem in the forest. Literally. We were on the road from Anchorage to Homer and in desperate need of breakfast. This place was as good as you can get in the promote land of Moose Land or 30 miles radius. Must try it out if you're around the area. read more

Trail Lake Lodge - The most Meat-ful salad I ever have. Not at all in a bad way. - Hotels Near Me - Moose Pass, Alaska

Stopped for late lunch after we visited Exit Glacier. Had burgers with sweet potato fries and the fish & chips. It was great! Burgers cooked perfectly and the fish was flaky and delicious. Great sized portions - you won't leave hungry! read more

We had a great dinner here! The burgers were impressive, the fresh fish with chips was ah-mazing! Enjoyed playing pool and hanging out with my cousins, too! read more

It was appreciated the staff worked hard to accommodate our large group. The menu offered a variety of burgers, chicken, wraps, and even a veggie burger. The burgers were decent, large and easily split between two people. read more

Just came home from our stay at Trail Lake Lodge and we absolutely loved it. Booked 15 rooms for 6 nights for our crew. The staff provided us breakfast at the beautiful lakeside pavilion every morning which was a huge hit. Each night we would return to the lodge and eat at the restaurant where we once again were greeted by friendly staff and prepared another great meal. The property itself is situated on a beautiful lake with plenty of trails nearby and only a 40 min drive down to Seward. The rooms are a bit small but they do their best to upkeep them and keep everything clean. The biggest thing I noticed was that the staff was willing to do anything they could to help, don't be scared to ask! Thanks again everyone! We all hope to be back next time for fun rather than work. read more

My husband created a reservation on Booking.com and seconds later realized that the system populated the wrong date. He immediately called the Lodge and told the gentleman he made a mistake and asked to reschedule. Not only did the owner/manager refuse to refund (he gave back half, which was $68.00, but wrote this to my husband: "Oh yes, I offered you two rooms at a discounted rate of $99 a nite vice the $1 nite for your party of three and guess you didn't want to stay here really anyway." Be careful. read more

If you're passing by, and you're hungry, STOP here! Best burger, fries, sweet fries, turkey melt! Great cabin vibe, and I found the cutest moose jackets for my grandsons! Oh, and a good beer list, loved the Kassiks Orion's Quest Red Ale! read more

It's along the road. Convenient, before going to Seward or Anchorage. Great burgers, awesome fries. It's beside a lake and float plane tour. Yummy! "Sarap!" in Filipino :) Worth to pass by. read more

Trail Lake Lodge - Ample tables and chairs. But, OMG! I love the burgers and fries! It hit the right spot! As they say :) Hot tea all-you-can :) - Hotels Near Me - Moose Pass, Alaska

Best Value on the Kenai Penninsula! Come for the fishing and leave with an experience. Trail Lake has arrangements with top notch salt and freshwater guides and access to right-out-the-door fly-out service. They can put together a fishing or sight-seeing adventure that won't break your budget like the high-end lodges. You still get great food, cozy lodging and first-class service for half what you see in most brochures. Take advantage of a package plan; the staff will make sure you are taken care of, and if weather does not cooperate they will do their utmost to accommodate you. ...and don't leave without trying the fish chowder, its the best I have had anywhere. If you are just stopping by for breakfast, the biscuits and gravy are a don't-miss meal. read more

Very quaint rustic lodge located on the shores of Trail Lake in Moose Pass Alaska. This establishment is clean and comfortable, the wait staff was very courteous and informative. Joy and I were doing a beautiful weekend drive north of Seward, we decided to have a bite to eat, somewhere we can stop in for a burger. TLL has been a place in my experience to have good food. But like some establishments that are seasonal when summer returns sometimes the good food and atmosphere do not. Not so was the case with the Trail Lake Lodge, in fact I'm going to say it seemed to upgrade a little. Regardless the food was fabulous as was the service an atmosphere. I ordered the Black and Bleu cheeseburger with no bun and my love order Bacon Cheeseburger for a little extra more as is the norm we substituted our fries with sweet potato fries that were hand cut. And get this the patty was actually handmade and not a Costco wannabe burger, crazy, I know right. This sucker was thick and had actual juice flowing from it... double crazy! We finalized it with a inhouse made rhubarb & strawberry pie that was so big they put it in a bowl. To wrap it up this place very good eats and you'd doing yourself injustice by passing this place up, especially if you're very hungry and for real food. Not sure what real food is....Google it! read more

Trail Lake Lodge - Pie made in house...gotta love it! We did. - Hotels Near Me - Moose Pass, Alaska

I've been to this place a few times in the last few years each summer when I visit Alaska. I've gotten a Black & Blue Burger, Cheese Steak sandwich, Salads... they are all good. Onion Rings are amazing as well, ranch dressing I believe is homemade. Very friendly owner and staff. They've got a nice lake to take photos in front of and you can book a floater plane tour just next door. This place makes you feel welcome. I'd recommend this place. read more

They have done a. Awesome job this year. We called from Seward and they were very friendly and helpful.Danielle was our waitress and she was amazing. The chef was really really great. I ordered a well-done classic burger with cheese and it was absolutely perfect. The onion rings rings were crispy and delicious. The nachos were like the greatest you don't even need hot sauce from there so good. I would highly recommend this place any time and I think Danielle is awesome and whoever the chef was on duty last night was awesome as well. read more

We couldn't have been more pleased with our choice to have our August wedding and reception at Trail Lake Lodge. Everything was wonderful - the serene setting, the food, the owner and staff. Our wedding ceremony took place right on the lakefront behind the lodge, and the reception was held in the beautiful wood pavilion right on the lake. It was picture-perfect! All of our guests enjoyed the delicious salmon and prime rib dinner prepared by the head cook at the lodge. The owner and staff truly made it feel like our special day in giving us their full focus by not hosting any other events or groups on our wedding day, and by adding special touches in preparing the pavilion for our reception. They were also very easy to keep in touch with for planning and communicating details in the months leading up to our wedding date. The owner had told us from the beginning that they would do everything they could to help make it our special day to remember. And that, they went above and beyond with in their friendliness and dedication. read more

Trail Lake Lodge - Wedding reception at Trail Lake Lodge pavilion by Rhae Anne Photography - Hotels Near Me - Moose Pass, Alaska

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We stopped in for lunch and had to agree...they were the best burgers. Great service. Great food.

Nice people, but the facilities are worn and the walls are paper thin.

Lipstick on the coffee mug. Food poisoning from the breakfast sandwich. Reindeer sausage scramble was all right.

this place was great!! the staff was super and the burgers were the best. learned about it from locals and we are glad we did! read more

A pleasant surprise. The chicken wrap with salmon chowder was way better than expected. I would highly recommend eating there!!

Me and my family ate at the Trail Lake Lodge Restaurant, and it was a great experience! It was clean, the service was great! Very friendly! The burgers were fantastic, they were very juicy. Recommend the Texas Burger. Jalapeños were fresh and had a great seasoning on them. Their French fries are also very good! I recommend eating there if you have a chance!! read more

Roadside stopover on the drive to Seward with great classic breakfast, good coffee and great service. We chatted with some of the staff and they really made us feel welcome. The Olympics were on HDTV in the background, there is a pool table, and a good-looking selection of draft beers. The vibe is quaint and just a little bit trendy. Delicious pancakes, French toast, biscuits. Definitely recommend the stop. read more

Almost went by the place as with a family of seven, hard to make everyone happy and well....it was an unknown. Glad we stopped as the food was fantastic, ambiance totally small town Alaska (which was great for the teens), and service was great. Says best burgers in town, but we got chicken tenders, clam strips, turkey melt, quesadilla, and goat cheese salad and not a bad meal in the bunch. Sure the burgers would be good too. read more

The sign out front says "Best burgers in Alaska". Now, Alaska is a pretty big state (duh) and it would be hard to try every burger around, but it would also be hard to argue against this place. Huge patties cooked to perfection with available toppings such as fried egg and reindeer sausage make this a must stop on the way to/from Seward. Friendly bartenders make up some strong drinks and pour local craft beers. Great place! read more