Ate both breakfast and dinner here. For breakfast, we had the pancakes of the day--pomegranate and…read morepistachio. Best pancakes I've had in a long time! Note that one plate of three large pancakes is enough to feed 2 adults (and we still couldn't finish them). The coffee was good, but could have been hotter. For dinner, I had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes and my wife had the chili with cornbread. Both were delicious. Our two cocktails were also good. The atmosphere is that of an upscale lodge. Service was fine. Prices were typical for the area.

EXCELLENT FOOD: Terrible service:…read more I just want to start by saying the food was excellent. The kitchen absolutely did its job. The service, however, was terrible enough to have to make a review. Our server, Kat, acted like our table was an inconvenience from the moment we sat down. My sister was dining with her 1-year-old child, and when we asked for a high chair, Kat rolled her eyes, grabbed one, and dropped it off on the opposite side of the table from where the baby was actually sitting. No offer to help, no kindness, no basic courtesy. The attitude only got worse from there. Every time we needed something, we were met with eye rolls, annoyance, and the feeling that we were bothering her simply for asking her to do her job. We even noticed the same behavior toward other tables, so it clearly wasn't a one-time misunderstanding. When I ordered an iced latte, I asked what syrup options were available because there were no drink menus at our table. Instead of answering a completely reasonable question, Kat acted irritated that I dared to ask. Customers shouldn't be expected to magically know what you offer. I understand that everyone has bad days, but if you dislike interacting with guests this much, hospitality may not be the right industry for you. No customer should be made to feel unwelcome for asking for a high chair, ordering a drink, or requesting basic service. It's incredibly disappointing because the food was honestly amazing. But amazing food doesn't excuse rude service. There are too many restaurants serving great meals to spend my money somewhere I'm treated like an inconvenience. Good food gets people through the door once. Great hospitality is what keeps them coming back.

Total transparency here - some things you likely already know if you are in Alaska and reading this…read more- trying to find a great place to eat. Happy to help, friend. First, this is the restaurant / main dining area inside the lodges at Denali Park Village. We were staying and very happy to have dining options close by and that didn't require obtaining transportation. There isn't much close by, so you are (almost) relegated to this option. The upside - the food was good. Nothing amaze balls, but everyone enjoyed their entrees. We had two cocktails and didn't dare order more due to.... here it is..... the prices. Yes, you are in Alaska. You've likely already noticed every last thing is very expensive. Gold Rush Dining Room is above and beyond expensive. You've been warned. Yes, the food is good, but it was painful when we rec'd the bill. The staff were friendly but not exceptional - most are kiddos working there over the summer. The views are great - because it's Alaska, but man, the price still crept into my mind, even as we were deciding on where to go. I can't even remember what I ordered. What do I remember? You guessed it. Yep, the prices. So, go if you wanna eat but know you will pay more.

We loved eating here! Ordered the warm seafood dip, full of…read moreseafood and the flavor was amazing!!! Our server was great. We ordered the shrimp pasta it was very good, we like ours with Xtra garlic flavor. This didn't have that but it was hit and fresh and good! Also, be patient they are hit hard with your buses etc..

During our stay in Denali we had dinner at King Salmon…read more Service was very good, nice location and a very good menu. I had the Asagio Crusted Halibut and it was very good, fresh and seasoned well. My wife had the crab legs and she said they were OK but wouldn't get them there on our 2nd night. All in all a good experience at King Salmon.

Unfortunately, the food had the potential to be good and parts of it were but …read more.. 1. We ordered the halibut and king salmon 2. They both came with risotto that was crunchy. We were offered mashed potatoes instead, because the chef tasted the risotto and said a new batch needed ti be made which would take time. This was okay but they tasted like they came out of a box. We weren't asked if we liked the potatoes after they were provided. I did eat the potatoes or the risotto- left the meal still somewhat hungry 3. The $48 King Salmon was cooked well but tasted fishy, which was disappointing. 4. The green beans and salad were good! 5. The check came with no deduction. No offer of a free dessert. Overall, the potential for a good meal. Mistakes is preparation that were not corrected or accounted for in the final charges. Be cautious if you eat here. The cost may not = the outcome.

Even before going to Denali, everyone and their mother who had been here recommended that we stop…read moreby 49th State Brewing. After eating and drinking here, I can see why. Although it was a cold and wet Alaskan night, inside was warm and comfy. We were seating pretty immediately even though it was packed, and our friend (who so graciously drove us here) recommended we try their Yak Burger. Usually I let my camera eat first, but the burger smelled so good, I ended up devouring it before I could even take a picture. One of the best burgers I've had in my life. The beers too were delicious. There's something for everyone here from light lagers to heavy stouts and even fruity ciders. You can't go wrong. Highly recommend stopping by 49th State Brewing.

If I was just rating this place for the beer garden, I'd give it a 4.5 review, but we did stay for…read moredinner and that wasn't the best experience. When we arrived there was a bit of a wait for dinner seating - which we didn't mind; gave us an opportunity to order some drinks and checkout the enormous outdoor space they have in front. Unfortunately while they listed many beers on the menu, they were out of at least half of them. Wasn't an issue for me as I was able to get my fill with what they had available -- but I would have loved to try some flights to taste them all (if they had them available). As mentioned, even with what was avaiable; tons of variety and everything I tried (IPAs and Sours) were great. It was cool to explore "the bus" out front; they let you go inside which they've made a mini museum with timeline; it isn't actually "THE bus" -- it's the one used in the movie (Into the Wild), but a great replica that lets you really imagine what Chris was living in out there. We were called in for our table much sooner than expected. Friendly server who, like most summer staff in Denali, are young foreigners that are coming to the USA for the first time on a temporary work visa to visit -- can't blame them, our country is the best. Despite being inexperienced, the server tried his best and did a good job. Where this place flounders is in the food. Nothing to write home about - everything was just at about par for the most part. We had the nachos as an appetizer -- very simple, decent size, nothing special. I ordered the Yak Burger per recommendations; wasn't worthwhile. Didn't taste much different than a normal run-of-the-mill burger. I couldn't differential between the yak meat and any other normal beef burger; menu item seems like a bit of a tourist trap. My partner had one of the fish dishes (I think the cod) and also wasn't impressed - small portion size and nothing substantive in terms of fresh flavor. Both dishes seemed overpriced given the lack of taste/quality. I definitely wouldn't recommend eating here, but would recommend swinging by for a drink prior to (or after) going somewhere else to dine.

What a beautiful restaurant! And the chef explains all the dishes and guides for any allergies…read more Everything was delicious, from the sangria to the Turkish coffee. We were lucky to get a reservation---well worth the effort.

Lovely little restaurant that's just a 5 minute walk from the shuttle stop at the Tesoro gas…read morestation. The chef comes to each table to introduce the menu. I tried a cup of the evening's vegetable soup, which came with some of the fried bread (think strips of Indian fry bread) and the Karajordjeva Schnitzel (thin filet of pork stuffed with ham and mozzarella). The schnitzel was very tasty and not greasy at all. The wine list is short, but there should be something for everyone; the glass of Toscana I had was quite nice and a good pour. Food portions are huge, I took home half my entree because I just couldn't eat more than that. The desserts looked amazing, but I just didn't have room for any. Instead, I had a Turkish coffee that came with a piece of Turkish delight for just a bit of sweetness to end dinner. Service was so friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. You must email the restaurant at least a day in advance for a reservation; no walk-ins and they email back promptly to confirm availability. The food is such a nice change from the usual, I highly recommend. After all, how many salmon dinners or fish and chips can a person eat while in Alaska?

The food was some of the best we have had on our trip including our cruise. My wife had the…read moreTillamook Mac and Cheese and I tried the Halibut Fish & Chips. The Halibut was well worth the up charge versus the Cod, I am not saying the Cod is bad because I didn't try it, but the Halibut was excellent! The Mac N Chz flavor was incredible, but it could have been a bit warmer when delivered. We sat at the bar and our bartender Sarah provided the best service we have had at any restaurant while in our two week trip. She happened to to be from Tennessee like we are so that made for great conversation. I am not sure how old Karstens PH is, but the facility looks great. The wood beams look brand new and everything was very clean. Overall this was an excellent experience, we highly recommend.

For the high price, I was unimpressed with the cod fish and chips. I expected battered not breaded…read morefish, the "Cole slaw" was red cabbage and mayo, and the fries were blah. The waitress didn't introduce herself and didn't seem to know the beer list nor offered us the bar mrnu.

Very cute place at our hotel. Came for dinner. It was pretty busy but we were seated right away…read more Server was super friendly and attentive. There was also live music which was great. Started with the French onion dip. It was so good. Then I have the Cobb salad that I truly enjoyed. This will definitely be our go to spot for dinner while we are here.

Good food, great ambiance with live piano music to boot! The drinks were ok, my wine spritzer was…read moresuper bland. The place was pretty expensive. The rockfish entree we ordered was a bit too salty, not what you expect for $32 a plate. Reason for giving 3 stars was they let us use their patio fireside seating without needing to order anything off their menu.

We are staying at the hotel and had dinner here. The food and service were amazing! Dragan was our…read moreserver and he was fantastic, made our experience wonderful.

Service and drinks good, but the food was awful. You can tell NOTHING is made fresh (food came out…read moreway too quickly. This food is like all precooked sitting in trays. Only the halibut was decent (the fish only) The fried carrots strips on top were soggy and tasteless. The salmon was really dry--again, likely sitting in trays. Restaurants in hotels (especially in remote locations like this with a somewhat captive audience) are rarely any good. This was exceptionally bad.

Had a great evening here. Fun atmosphere and the bar lady…read morewas exceptional in style, welcome and guidance. Their beer selection is massive and full of great brews. Pizza was very good and the selections are interesting rather than your standard fare. Thoroughly recommend a visit when youre visiting Denali!

Pretty good pizza for the middle of a national park in Alaska. I got the cheese pizza with fresh…read moremozzarella and elk meatballs. We were really tired and it was a super long wait which was expected considering the amount of cruise ships that come into the area and the lack of restaurants but we shopped around while waiting for the table and they can text you so you don't have to stand there. There's also a cute little bar and outdoor seating where you can wait. Not being one of the cruise ship crew, we were super hungry and super tired, and it hit the spot.