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.

Nice guy. Decent selection of liquor. Helpful with advice on where to find other necessary itemsread more

Food was cheap and really good. Bought matanuska blueberry ale and reindeer sandwich. Delicious.read more

Our entire experience at Overlook was confusing and disappointing that continued after our visit…read more I had reservations and after being seated, received a text on my phone that I can order on Toast.   Am I supposed to order on Toast or via our server since we had a physical menu? We ordered with our server who kept trying to push alcoholic drinks. Honestly, not everyone wants to be drinking every day even if they're on vacation.   We ordered the Smoked Alaskan King Salmon Dip for appetizer, the curried halibut, and the king salmon.  The dip was missing the cucumber slices which would have been a refreshing balance to the buttery ritz crackers which already seemed like an odd pairing.  The two entrees were just okay as the king salmon was surprisingly dry vs. moist as king salmon normally is.  The real disappointment was the Baked Alaska I was so looking forward to.  It barely had any ice cream that I thought they forgot about, until I was halfway through and found some melted in the middle.  When I asked about it, they said, oh, it sometimes melts if the flame was too close as they were toasting it. The brownie was dry and stale and there was just way too much meringue to filling ratio.   As I was walking to the parking lot, I received a text that I was signed up for the 49th State Brewer's Circle loyalty account that they never told me about. Deciding to make the most of it, I dined at 49th State Brewing the next day and it was assumed that since we were paying with the same card, it would automatically add the rewards.  Nope, they did not link our card when they signed us up without being asked so I was out of reward points on an almost $200 bill.  When we dined for the third time at 49th State at the airport where we could've used those rewards from that previous $200 bill, we tried again and they had to do it manually since it did not automatically add the reward due to Overlook's oversight.  Maybe that should've been the name of this place.

Alaskan Cuisine w/ Denali Views [Denali Park AK]…read more After visiting Denali National Park we stopped by to dine here before heading home. We didn't have any reservations but we were kindly accommodated immediately. The restaurant is considered a fine-dining establishment up on Sugarloaf Mountain with a cabin-like setting and ambiance. The restaurant is located in the Crow's Nest Resort. Jan (pronounced Yan) was our server. Friendly and entertaining young man from Czech Republic. We headed up the stairs that led to an outdoor patio. It was cold and rainy so we opted to sit indoors. We still had nice mountain views of the Alaska Range from the huge windows. Hubby had the Cheddar and Bacon-Stuffed Burger while I chose a seafood dish, the Grilled Alaskan Salmon. Alaska has some of the most delicious seafood for grilling. Yum! the meaty texture gave the salmon a bit more bite compared to leaner types of fish. I wonder if the fish was a sockeye salmon. Great service, great food. Shout out to Jan for a pleasant dining experience at the Overlook. Review #3140

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.

Always great atmosphere, service and food. Lots and laughs…read moreand friendships made sitting at the bar Tamela and Woody are great!

Excellent service, cute restaurant, and bomb burgers! The regulars seem to order steaks. But I…read moreloooove their burgers. I was a huge fan of the Nelson burger as well as the bacon cheese burger! Will be back any time I ride through.

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.