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    Valley Restaurant

    3.4 (75 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Arroz caldo
    R. S.

    Delicious Filipino home cooking in a cozy atmosphere, worth a detour off the beaten path! I read about Valley Restaurant in an Eater article on Filipino/Tlingit cooking that said this is the best place to try the Alaskan style of home-cooked chicken adobo. Let me tell you I was not disappointed! It was a chilly, rainy day and the meal began with a super comforting arroz caldo that felt like a warm hug. This was followed by our order of lumpia that were perfectly crispy and not greasy. Then came the main event: the chicken adobo and fried rice. The chicken has to be some of the best I have ever eaten. Cooked on the bone and bathed in tangy broth, It could not have been more tender and juicy. I went for the upgrade to the fried rice with the meal and it was also excellent.  My partner ordered the Chinese noodles without meat. It was a steamy bowl of tasty broth, noodles, and bok choy. Another perfect choice for a chilly day! The restaurant itself is more or less the sort of roadside diner I grew up with. Booth seating and a big breakfast menu. A stuffed bear greets you at the door.  This is a true locals joint and everyone is friendly. The chef/owner came out and talked to everybody. She beamed with the deserved pride of bringing such pleasure to her friends and patrons.  All in all Valley Restaurant is well worth the detour off you're passing through Juneau and heading out for a hike at Mendenhall Glacier. If I find my way back to Juneau, I will make it my goal to come back to Valley Restaurant.

    Double cheeseburger with fries.

    I went for dinner. Had the double cheeseburger with fries. Was really good actually . Usual price for Juneau and the service was good. The restaurant was not that clean, but the burger was cooked great, tasted great, fresh ingredients. Fries were hot. A great filling meal . Yum

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    Andrew H.

    We loved it. Best breakfast in Juneau! We didn't try the Loco Moco, but we will next time!

    Sweet and sour chicken
    Liz B.

    Sometimes good food at a good price in a laid back diner is what you need. This place hits that spot!! The menu is awesome with a little bit of everything. From typical diner food of burgers and fries, to seafood and even Chinese!! I've had the blackened Halibut before and it was fantastic!! This time though I was hankering for se Chinese and didn't wanna go to Canton for overpriced food. So we came here instead and I'm so glad we did!! WAAAYYY better food for a MUCH lower price. Plus every entrée comes with choice of soup or salad, garlic bread and a cup of steamed veggies. So basically a TON of food!! I got the sweet and sour chicken and upgraded to fried rice. Pro tip, definitely get the fried rice. So worth the extra $3. The fried rice is AMAZING. Eggs, onions, all the goodies and it's actually fried and flavorful. The sweet and sour chicken was super good too. Deep fried to a golden brown but not like the normal deep fried pieces of chicken you see at run of the mill spots. Nope these guys use a delicious breading that has some flavor to it. The sweet and sour sauce is yellow not the normal red. It reminded me of the duck sauce at the chinese places back in the Midwest. It was super tasty though and they sprinkled the chicken with roasted sesame seeds. Yum!! I also ordered some lumpia, and WOW were they spot on!! You can tell they make it fresh with all sorts of yummy veggies in there. My wife had mongolian beef. It was perfect and had a nice amount of sautéed onions and green onions. The sauce was awesome mixed into the yummy fried rice!! All and all The Valley restaurant is definitely one of my favorite spots to eat in Juneau.

    Corned beef hash and eggs.

    The food has been mediocre at it's best, but most recently is has been really, really disappointing. The price is what you would expect in Juneau. I feel embarrassed of the quality of food and service. I would not recommend, save yourself some money and tears.

    Bacon fried rice.
    Tonya S.

    I heard Valley Restaurant had down-home Philippino food. I was told by the locals that live in the valley to try it. It's a family-owned restaurant that has been around for a long time. I was told to try the bacon-fried rice. So I ordered the bacon-fried rice. I was warned that they give you a lot of food. I ask for less rice and extra white and green onions. I was very pleased with the taste of my rice. It was very flavorful and they do not skimp on the bacon. As I sat waiting for my order I had the opportunity to see what other customers were eating. I can not wait to try a few things on their menu. I was told by the locals in Juneau Alaska to add some shrimp. I went to the grocery store in town and purchase some fresh Alaskan shrimp. It looks delicious and it is banging. I added a little heat and some chili sesame oil. I plan to eat with a sunny side egg on top. If you make it to Juneau Alaska please stop into Valley Restaurant for authentic Philipino food. To my yelpers let's continue to ear our way throughout the world. #Foodie4life.

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    Great american diner good food, low cost, good service. I had the egg plate and the hash browns were awesome. Wife had eggs benedict

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    9 years ago

    Every time I come to Juneau I make a point to eat at the Valley Restaurant. I love the Loco Moco!

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    10 years ago

    This is great for American diner food with a touch of Filipino. Their pancakes are huge and fluffy.

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    Fast service, very friendly, had a club and a coke. Stop by if you can. Clean, fast, and good food.

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    We eat breakfast here every once in awhile. Love the garbage plate. Great service. Good portions.

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    Greeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaatttt place to eat. My favorite place in Juneau. Good service, GREAT food

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    Had the loco moco and it was very good. Quick service and never had to wait very long for anything. Small local feel, very cozy.

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    Really enjoyed this salmon bake. We booked this excursion through Princess Cruises. The excursion…read moreincluded transportation to and from the saloon bake. The salmon bake included salad, coleslaw, pickles and olives beet salad, baked beans, rice, cornbread, BBQ ribs, clam chowder, and fire cooked salmon. For dessert there is blueberry cake and to drink there was coffee, hot apple cider, and lemonade. You can buy beer, wine and soda if you wanted that. The hot apple cider was soooo good. The food was all really good. We all had seconds. We really enjoyed this All You Can Eat buffet. There is tons of sitting areas that are covered if the weather isn't great. The day we went to the bake it was very rainy and the covered seating was great. There are also multiple heaters as well. We loved the short walk up to the gorgeous waterfall. The gift shop was cute, but expensive. Everyone we interacted with was super friendly.

    The Gold Creek Salmon Bake was a last minute excursion selection for my husband and I on our Royale…read moreCaribbean Cruise. Included with this excursion was hiking at Mendenhall Lake then they bussed us to Gold Creek. This was no flashy experience, the weather was cold but not rainy, but the setup was what we expected. It's a buffet style eating option with quite a bit of options. You're bound to find something you like and of course there was plenty of fresh salmon. We were not disappointed with any of the food and in fact went for seconds. It was a nice ending for our day and would potentially visit again if we ever cruise to that port in the future. If you're looking for something exhilarating or exciting, this isn't it. It's laid back and chill providing you with a calm experience. Depending on the time of year you visit, it may be cold and it may or may not be rainy so pack accordingly because I do not believe they offer rain checks. Also they have a nice little scenic trail that you can take a little stroll to walk off all of the food you eat!

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    A group of us stopped into Red Dog Saloon during our cruise lay-over…read more Credit cards are accepted. A full bar and kitchen are available. Red Dog Saloon is small and packed so we had to wait to enter towards the later hours due to our party size of 7. We didn't eat during our stay but we did have a couple drinks. It was fun to look at all the business cards, patches, hats etc. covering every inch of the walls and ceiling. Floors of sawdust assist with the old-time gold rush days feel. Unfortunately, we only had about 45 minutes to experience Red Dog Saloon before heading back to our ship. Staff was friendly and energetic.

    I was really disappointed with my visit to Red Dog Saloon in Alaska. I had heard a lot about the…read moreplace and expected a fun atmosphere with decent service, but my experience ended up being frustrating from start to finish. The restaurant was crowded and loud, which I understand can happen in a popular tourist spot, but the staff seemed completely overwhelmed and uninterested in helping customers. What bothered me most was the service from our waitress, Summer. In my experience, she came across as disrespectful and dismissive the entire time we were there. Simple questions about the menu felt like an inconvenience to her, and the attitude we received made the whole meal uncomfortable. We were rushed while ordering, had long waits for drinks and food, and when we tried to politely ask about the delay, the response felt rude instead of helpful. The food itself was average at best and definitely not worth the prices. Some items arrived lukewarm, and parts of our order were incorrect. By the time everything was fixed, the rest of the table had already finished eating. The atmosphere may appeal to tourists looking for the "old saloon" vibe, but customer service should still matter no matter how busy a place is. Overall, this was one of the least enjoyable dining experiences I've had in Alaska. Between the poor service, long waits, and disrespectful attitude we experienced from Summer, I wouldn't choose to come back or recommend it to others. I hope management takes customer concerns more seriously in the future because the location and concept have a lot of potential.

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