Homestead is serving some delicious food in Talkeetna with a side of amazing service. Super…read morefriendly, helpful and funny. Everyone was so nice. It's a cozy spot with a plug in heater that is a nice break from the cold. It has character. We enjoyed everything we tried- the burger, chowder and the pickle fries.

The food was fresh and delicious. We especially enjoyed the…read moreBlackened Salmon Pot Pie and the Pollack Sandwich! Service was great. Waiter kept our glasses full and checked in with us on the quality of our meal. The Manager, Archer, was a lot of fun to chat with and definitely added to the experience! The weather was gorgeous so we ate outside on the deck and people watched as we dined!

Great food and service on their opening day of the season. We had the balsamic beef skewer, coconut…read morerice and coleslaw. They were fast and food was delicious!

Amazing food and super friendly owner. We had the shrimp, elk and black beans. Amazing flavor and…read morereally cool outside next to a salmon for stand as well.

A must visit if you are in Talkeetna! The food is terrific and the staff exceptional!read more

These pastas were some of the best ones I've had in Alaska. I like the old school bar ambiance as…read morewell. Definitely took me back to the early 2000's.

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.

Food and drinks were delicious! Fun little spot in the lodge but small. Limited menu.read more

Excellent adult milkshakes and burgers. The service at the bar was amazing and the ability to see…read moreMt McKinley was certainly the highlight of this location.

Some of the best ice cream I have had…read more All of the ice cream is made by Shirley. There are some outside seats.

We really wanted to try fireweed ice cream while we were in the Denali area. Just down the block…read morefrom Salmon Spot in Downtown Talkeetna was Shirley's, know for their fireweed ice cream. Fireweed are those magenta blooms along the drive to and from Denali during the mid-summer months but unlike rose or lavender, fireweed tastes more like berries than floral. They have a variety of other flavors for those less adventurous but if you want something you wouldn't get anywhere else, go for that fireweed.

How awesome is it to be able to get delicious fresh Thai food in the middle of Alaska!?…read more We enjoyed our Panama curry shrimp, pork pad kee Mao, chicken fried rice, and beef yakisoba. It came out fast and every dish had quality protein and fresh veggies. We enjoyed the shaded porch and the cool fresh air. Check it out!

The food was fine, but the hospitality was nonexistent…read more We prepaid a 15% tip when ordering, yet the only service we received was having the food brought to our table. We got our own water, cleaned up our own table. What's more ridiculous is the service we got. Our 5 ppl group was only offered 4 forks and spoons. When we asked for an extra fork, the server reluctantly brought one. We then asked for sharing plates and were told we'd be charged $1 for a Costco paper bowl. Asking for ice to put in our water? Another $2. And the server said she already offered us 1 more free fork, which should have been charged as well. Excuse me??? It's not about the few dollars--it's the attitude. Charging customers for basic hospitality while providing virtually none is a terrible experience. Future diners should know what to expect. It might bring unpleasantness to your Denali trip.

The tour bus dropped us off in Talkeetna about a week ago and directly across the street was the…read moreburger barn with a sign in the window that said breakfast sandwiches which we were looking for. We went in and ordered our sandwiches; they were delicious, especially the sauce on the bacon egg and cheese English muffin sandwich. The gentleman who runs the place is a recent owner and provides good quality and strives hard to make his small business work. I want to be the one to encourage you to give them a try. They really do make an effort. Good luck to them, I would absolutely go back when I'm in Talkeetna again!

Yesterday on my birthday we drove to Talkeetna. Wife and daughter went into order us burgers otw…read moreback to Wasilla.. wife asked if they had military discount (simple question) "Miss Attitude" behind counter (like a 40 year old) simply gives her a sour look and mumbles no. Wife orders burgers and pays and starts to hand over a $4 tip. Wife is 63, diabetic and needs bifocals and kindly asks "where do i put the tip?" Ms Attitude sarcastically points to the tip jar over to the side of my wifes periferal vision saying, "where it says tips Right here" I was told this on the drive home I'm a 70 year old veteran. This kind of attitude from people just irks me. Burger was overcooked, dry and meh.. french fries were good. But if this is the best burger in Talkeetna.. it is sad. 2 out of 5