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    Beak Restaurant

    4.6 (193 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Creamy House Salmon Chowder
    Jacquie N.

    So dang good, we came back again for lunch before heading to the airport. On the first go around, we had both White and Red King salmon, and both were exceptional. It was our first time for white king salmon for both of us. We split a massaged kale salad, and I have to say I am not the biggest fan of kale, but this "tasted like Christmas". Very enjoyable. As if that were not enough, and it normally would have been, it was also strongly suggested that we get a cup of the creamy house salmon chowder. That one was perfection. I would probably eat her once, if not twice, a week if I lived in Sitka. On the second time around, we brought a friend who also fell in love with the food and vibe. I tried the duck fat & huckleberry dessert. I love duck fat in general, so I expected it to be very good, and it was even better than that. I believe it was a version of Akutaq. They also served the version with vegetable fat. I deeply enjoyed mine. I will definitely come back here should I make it back to Sitka again.

    Salmon Mac' n Cheese
    Kassandra S.

    This place was highly recommended. We can in from a cruise and was pleasantly pleased with how tasty & fresh everything tasted! The salmon is very popular (not pictured) & nothing like I've ever tasted before Highly recommend to order the salmon with another dish in the side because the salmon by itself was not filling! The chili dog was incredible!!!! I wish I got a side of chili as well because it was so tasty! Mac and cheese could've had more cheese & maybe a little bit more salt. Otherwise it was so yummy! The dessert with duck was interesting! Not my cup of tea, but my family loved it & wish the portion was bigger. They give so little! But nonetheless the family thought it was the right balance of sweetness to savory Overall the restaurant was inviting, clean, and the service was quick and attentive!

    Adam G.

    We came to this restaurant on June 5th during our Alaskan cruise vacation. We 100% love this place and happened upon it via conversations with locals at a coffee shop. In addition it was reinforced that we should go there by hour shuttle driver and employee at one of the museums. The restaurant itself is extremely inviting. When we got there we were greeted by three individuals each of them very eager to make sure that we were attended to and got a table to have lunch. Hands down everything we had was extremely delicious. You could really taste the freshness of all the salmon that we had. Even the local beers that they had on top were quite nice each of us tried a different local beer that is from Alaska and they were so refreshing and paired very well with the different items we ate. If you're in the area and are looking for a fun, welcoming and place that has an amazing chef come check out the beak.

    House Salmon Chowder
    Sam P.

    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I cannot wait to go again on my next visit to Sitka. The menu has unique dishes that are fresh and locally sourced. The prices are very reasonable, especially compared to other local restaurants. The "no tipping" policy is true, and if you do leave any tips, they will be donated. I got the chowder, the special of the day red king salmon, and the wine pairing- fantastic.

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    Lanya L.

    Waited outside for about 10 minutes, pretty busy place. Ordered the salmon slab and a side of salmon chowder. Definitely recommend using the lemon & asking for salt, they bring you a locally sourced flaky salt that brings out the flavor of the salmon! The chowder was creamy and smooth, but not too many pieces of salmon. Loved the decorations inside, seems like a very progressive and cheerful place. They have a no-tipping policy.

    Kara M.

    OVERVIEW: 3.5/5. A cute house-restaurant right by the water. Casual service and mismatched chairs and tables for a home-y experience. We were able to be seated right away for a large group. Service was very friendly and easygoing. Food was fresh; a bit pricy, but remember where you are and they also have a no tipping policy, which is nice! FOOD RATINGS: - Ceviche (3/5): Fresh rockfish. Appetizer-size. A little too fishy for my taste, but overall decent. Would be great with more flavors mixed in, like spice and avocado. - Poke bowl (3.5/5): Sticky rice, fresh marinated salmon, and fresh cut veggies. Good portion of fish, but not too much else going on here. - Mac'n'cheese (3/5): Hot and creamy! The menu said shells but it was bow tie, which is okay. You can add shredded salmon to it or order salmon on the side. Pretty basic and lacked depth of flavor.

    Salmon Pita, salmon poke, reindeer hot dog
    Angie S.

    Definitely one of my favorite meals in Alaska. Located in an adorable converted house by the water, we arrived shortly after they opened at 11am and beat the lunch rush. The menu was salmon heavy but that's exactly what we wanted. We ordered the salmon chowder, salmon pita, sesame-soy salmon poke, hummus pita and reindeer hot dog. Everything, and I mean everything, was delicious. The salmon pita was the overall favorite. The salmon is marinated in sesame- soy and seared so there is a nice crisp on one side. I could eat this weekly and be very happy. The reindeer hot dog was also very tasty. If we hadn't been stuffed we would have ordered another. All of the staff were super friendly and we loved the no gratuity model they use as that allows them to pay their staff a consistent living wage. Make sure you give them a try if you're ever in Sitka. You won't be disappointed.

    Dean H.

    Beak was a wonderful find in Sitka. Everything about Beak was 5 Stars. It would rate high no matter its location but it being in Sitka just makes it even more special. Easy to say, If you are in Sitka, Beak is a must. Get there early, because it is small and enjoy.

    Matthew F.

    Great in every aspect. Not to be missed in Sitka. I had the blackened Cod sandwich and salmon chowder. I wanted something to shout "Alaska ". It delivered. I felt so lucky to find this gem.

    Steve S.

    Recommended by a friend. A small quaint restaurant. Within walking distance of where cruise ship shuttle buses drop you off (civic Center building). Food was wonderful, pricing was very affordable, and the staff were engaging and friendly. Would recommend a revisit if in the area.

    Salmon Chowder - delicious in its own right
    Rudy T.

    Elevated Michelin level preparation of their Coho Salmon, really exceeded my expectation but reminds me of the fish served at the highest level; brings me to Le Bernadine and French Laundry all over. The salmon is a simplistic salt crust, prepared medium rare, and absolutely the only way to order it as the chef recommends. The flesh falls off the skin, the crust is crisp with sea salt, with a delicate flesh texture, but also you can sense the wild ocean it was caught in. Having fishermen in the family, you always get a sense of the local waters through the algae-ic biome the fish carry. Wow. It's all there. As a James Beard nominee, this all tracks!

    White and Red King Salmon Plates.
    Marcela B.

    We were cruising through Alaska and visiting Sitka and we were fortunate enough to eat at Beak Restaurant. Highly recommend this place. The food was delicious, the ambience was cozy, and the staff were incredibly friendly.

    salmon poke
    Katherine L.

    Cute place located in a 2 story house. Also very much a fan that they are gratuity free. Restaurant was a little packed when we went so it took a while to get our order taken but otherwise no complaints.

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    5 years ago

    Raindeer tacos are great, salmon nachos were very good as well and great customer service

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    Delicious food and friendly staff. I loved the vegetarian options & that they donate any tips to local charities

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    8 years ago

    Loved this place! Great food, great atmosphere! We will be coming back next time we're in Sitka!

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    7 years ago

    Had dinner there and lunch two days later. Great food and atmosphere. Sat on the deck both times, with local music at dinner.

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    7 years ago

    Great seafood and local music talent playing on a Saturday night. Rockfish, salmon & black cod plus salads & soups.

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    8 years ago

    This was an excellent meal of king salmon on pita, with greens and Spicy aioli. Homemade chips were delic too.

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    What a gem! Great location and food delicious! Just need their liquor license and good to go! Service was wonderful!

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    9 years ago

    Delicious lunch, wine and bear are available. There is a very cute gift shop and art shop as well.

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    My husband chose this place, and it turned out to be a cute, quirky little spot. We really wanted…read moreto try the fish in Sitka, so we thought this would be the perfect place. The views were absolutely beautiful, and the restaurant is located up a flight of stairs. We were seated quickly and didn't have to wait too long for service. They had quite a selection of beers and brews, and I loved the vintage style bar. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer, and unfortunately, we felt the portion size was too much. I think the price could be lowered in exchange for a smaller serving because we felt bad wasting so much food. My fish arrived warm and was served with hand-cut fries. The batter was a little different from anything we've tried before. It was good, but I think there may have been a bit too much pepper added. It wasn't bad, just a different flavor profile, so keep that in mind. Overall, if you're looking for a place with beautiful views, we would recommend it. I ultimately decided on a 4 star rating rather than a 3 star rating because the scenery really added to our day in Sitka.

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