Food was great but very expensive, welcome to Alaska. Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was lame, some may call it Eclectic , not my bag[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We were in town 1 night, nothing really to compare it to. I'd go back read more

The people leaving one star reviews here seem to be quite picky, which I can understand form the high price tag of this place... But... If you're in the area, DO NOT SKIP THIS GEM. Genuinely some of the best fried halibut in all of Alaska, better than anything you can find in Homer! Their steaks are also amazing! The peppercorn steak is pretty good, but the filet is out of this world, massive serving sizes too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super amazing atmosphere tucked away down a logging road between several mountains, inside feels like a small hunting lodge![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Expert great service but a long wait. Came here on a Wednesday night and waited nearly 4 hours at the bar for a table for my family. Was well worth it, best filet and halibut we've ever had. Even better than our own! We try to visit every time we're in the area. Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

I filled up on the appetizers, they were so freaking good. The halibut bites were served piping hot and very tasty. Loved the pepper steak bites and the fried coconut salmon as well. I had the king crab as my entrée, served with clarified butter and lemon. (takes a deep breath)....this is the absolutely.... positively..... incredibly.... The best king crab I've ever had. I had high hopes for Alaskan King Crab....in Alaska, and it delivered. They scored the shell all the way down, so super easy to eat. Typically, knuckle meat in king crab is my least favorite....not here, it was my favorite part, sweet and tender without any hint of fishy or gamey taste. Service here was mostly very good. Very attentive and friendly, a couple of small miss steps, but accidental. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the atmosphere here, very unique and in my opinion Jimmy Buffett meets Cajun bayou mixed with Alaskan flair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That's the oddest combination ever, but it worked. read more

Double Musky Inn - 1/2 pound King Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Great service and ambiance but our food was okay. Stood out in the rain until 5pm when they officially open. Loved everything but our entrees! Garlic seafood pasta was quite over cooked and seasoning was not that tasty. My wifes salmon was way undercooked. My friends steak was good but bloody. The desserts were excellent. Double Muskey pie and blueberry pie and cream brulee were way better than entrees. Probably should give more attention to the entrees and as a courtesy let people in 5-10 min early when it is raining outside. read more

Double Musky Inn - In line in the rain. Got here at 4:30. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Who knew that world class cuisine existed in Girdwood, AK. Highly recommend. I dined there with a party of 22 and we sampled almost the entire menu. EVERYTHING was fantastic. The pepper steak definitely being my favorite, but the fresh catch was also off the chart delicious. read more

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f you're anywhere near Double Musky Inn, skipping it would be a mistake. This place is legendary for a reason. Tucked away in Alyeska, it feels like a cozy, slightly wild cabin--but the food is next level. The menu leans Cajun, and everything comes out bold, rich, and unapologetically indulgent. The pepper steak is a standout--perfectly cooked, drenched in flavor, and honestly one of the best I've had. The salmon is a must--fresh, perfectly prepared, and easily one of the yummiest dishes on the menu. Portions are generous, so come hungry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is half the experience: eclectic, intimate, a little chaotic in the best way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's not polished or trendy--and that's exactly why it works. It feels authentic, like a place that hasn't tried to change for anyone. They don't take reservations, so expect a wait--but it's absolutely worth it. Grab a drink, settle in, and lean into the experience. Alyeska has its share of great spots, but this is the one you remember. read more

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Excellent service, per usual. The servers and bussers make sure your table is cleared of any excess foods and any drinks are quickly refilled and continually (swiftly) brought new drinks. I had a 50/50 enjoyment with all the food and drinks that we ordered. We got to double musky when they first opened so getting a table was easy. We started off with the jalapeño shrimp appetizer which was hot, spicy, creamy, and delicious! We also tried their gumbo appetizer which 100% tasted burnt and disgusting, I sent it back. My server told me that's how it's supposed to be but I prefer non burnt... anything. For my main course I ordered the crab stuffed halibut. I was not impressed with the sauce or the textures blended together in the halibut. The veggies were crunchy and good, I added a side of mashed potato's which was the best part of my dinner. The bread they give comes out hot and fresh. And you get a free salad with your meal. My best friend ordered a steak which was so f'n good. Amazing flavor. The key lime pie blew my mind, absolutely my favorite I've ever tried. The coconut/pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting and walnuts was really good too. The first of 4 drinks was my favorite. They have amazing names for all their adult drinks. It was fun reading that menu. Next time, I will be getting the fried chicken which is really flavorful, jusicy, spicy, and crunchy. read more

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Expect to line up before 5pm to get a seat here, as this is the most popular restaurant in Girdwood and reservations aren't accepted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although many others comment on the "vibe" and "energy" of the place, I found it to mainly be loud and hectic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is diverse and the execution is very good. Not quite "world class" as claimed on the website but world class in the sub category of remote ski resort cuisine. Large portions, bold flavors, and tons of protein options. I enjoyed the lobster kabob, the fried chicken, the jambalaya, and the crawfish dip. The only item that was not worth it was the meatballs which were lean and overcooked. A must-visit in Girdwood. read more

I am so confused I am so confused about this place. You are told by everyone in Alaska its the place to go. I haven't been to a place that people line up every day 30mins to 1 hour before. Food is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]place has plenty to look at and check out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place gets busy and full fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth checking out. read more

Back after a few years and the experience was not a great one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Around 5:25pm they seated us with a toddler at a table next to the bar on the edge of the dining room (there were lots of other table available at the time). Bad choice from hostess/seater, as it was so high traffic it made our child nervous and scared. It also wasn't comfortable for me as an adult.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food: I asked for a filet steak with no blood whatsoever, only light pink inside and the waitress said it was ok to order medium. Unfortunate it came out totally rare in the center and was inedible for me. The bearnaise sauce was scant and if you ask for more they give you about 2 tablespoons more in a thimble-size cup. The baked potato was plain and boring (only sour cream and green onion), and the ranch used on the side salad was off-putting and obviously old expired, stale, or of the absolute cheapest quality. The owner (or owners adult son) was pointed out to me while we were there. He was working with very long unkempt hair that was not tied back, despite him coming and going from the kitchen to dining room. He also startlingly and disturbingly was wearing beach flip flops as shoes, with all of his toes exposed. It's choices like this from the management that lead one to be not-so-surprised at the thread of other shortcomings in-house. There were other challenges we faced dining here, including the waitress being confused about our child's food. There is not a kids menu offered, so we ordered off the appetizer menu. Waitress never asked about food allergies. Just to be safe I pulled her aside a short time later to mention our kid has a nut allergy. She would go on to cancel the food but since she had a thick foreign accent, I didn't understand her. Long(er) story short, we never got our child's dinner and she didn't seem sorry about it as she hastily gave us our check. Extremely expensive for a terrible experience and lower than mid show of food. Safe to say I won't be bringing my family here ever again. Hard to see a long-standing restaurant become so uninviting. Several other dining places in Girdwood much more worthy of your time and money. read more

Classic Alaskan experience big steaks , [[HIGHLIGHT]]ridiculous ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], great service ! If you live here or are visiting Alaska this place is a must try restaurant. World Famous !!! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. A bit inconvenient. Does not open until 5pm and does not take reservations. We had drinks and waited an hour to be seated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Part of our table received folding chairs to sit on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was outstanding. As couples we could have split dinners. Will absolutely be back. read more

Double Musky Inn - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

This place is very popular and can get really crowded. We went on a Thursday because all the other spots we really wanted to try were closed, so we gave Double Musky Inn a shot. For appetizers, we had the hot crawfish cheese dip and shrimp and sausage gumbo. The hot crawfish cheese dip was just okay, nothing really special, but the bread was good. Unfortunately, the gumbo was a miss for me, the cornbread on the side was okay. I ordered the crab-stuffed halibut for my entrée, and unfortunately, it was disappointing. It looked great on the menu, but when I tasted it, it lacked flavor. The crab was barely noticeable and I could not taste it, then, both the halibut and sauce were bland. The staff here were attentive and friendly, but overall, I don't think I'll be back. The food was overpriced for the quality we received. read more

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Absolute hoot! If in Anchorage this is a must stop. Awesome Cajun cooking in AK. This place is eclectic and fun. Best of all food is out of this world. New Orleans in Anchorage's backyard. They offer dinner specials, local breweries on tap, and great service. Oh, and the drive to is beautiful. This is a must stop for me now each time I come to the area. I have enjoyed the shrimp on grits and now the Cajun deep fried chicken. Both were worth it. read more

Double Musky Inn - 10.01.2024 hours - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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My husband and I went to the Double Musky Inn for the first time last night. Overall we had a wonderful experience - food was delicious, service was very very attentive, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is so lovely and cozy!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just a small critique - our server did not inform us that salad is included with every entree so when she offered it to us, we declined. We also did not see salad mentioned anywhere on the menu but did see several plates of it coming out of the kitchen. We had to go home and read Yelp reviews to figure out that it was included with our meal! read more

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This place reminded me of a place in Fairbanks and had Cajun and creole food that sounded just right to us. It's a wooden lodge looking building with a bunch of decorations all over the walls and ceilings. We got seated during the dinner rush. They seated us first in this bar area to order drinks which we had hot apple ciders with a head of cream. This was probably the best thing we ordered here. We then had to pay our drinks before moving to our real table where we order food. The menu looks great on paper only. We ordered the crayfish dip and gumbo for apps followed by a shrimp and scallop cardinal and crab stuffed halibut. Bread was served with our entrees. Portion sizes were big. That's really all to it. The bread served with the dip and the entrees were probably the best things we ate. The servers and everyone else not working in the kitchen were great. My cup of water was never empty and I had at least 6 cups. All the good restaurants are closed on Thursday leaving this to be the best and only choice. I don't understand that mid week closure but I'm only a visitor, one of many visitors out in the area who are hungry on a weekday. The price was not worth it. It was hard for me to believe the seafood was fresh. I recommend this place if you're unfortunately here on a Thursday and nothing is open. Subway or an allegedly bad pizza in the area might be better options. read more

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Dined here in October 2022. The Double Musky Inn is one of those classic Alaska experiences that you just have to try at least once. I came here with a party of 12, and despite the size of our group, the service was smooth and friendly. I ordered the New York Pepper Steak, and it was absolutely delicious -- perfectly cooked with great flavor and a nice peppery kick. Portions here are huge, so sharing is definitely something to consider. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself has a rustic, cozy charm and feels like you've stepped into a log cabin in the woods -- because, well, you kind of have.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bit out in the middle of nowhere, but that's part of the appeal. It's the kind of place that feels like a reward once you arrive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A tip: they usually close for about a month from early November to early December, so plan your visit accordingly. Overall, it's a fantastic meal and a quintessential Alaskan dining experience. read more

When a restaurant doesn't take reservations and there is always a line at the door, you know there's magic happening on the other side of that door. The food was on point across the board. I warn you not to overindulge in the delicious appetizers as you will regret not having the space when your entree arrives. We got the steak tips and potato skins as appetizers. The reduction the steak tips comes with is an excellent for dipping fresh made rolls into. The potatoes skins are a pretty hearty and savory mix with sour cream topping them. We were brought salads as part of our service before the entrees. I would have liked to seen more out of the salad as far as a lettuce mix and more color, but it was fresh and crispy. My entree was a New York pepper-steak. The steak showed up with fresh veggies and I knew part of it was coming home with me. The steak had to be 2 inches thick and 8+ inches long. Straight delicious! As if cherubs had encrusted this slab of meat with a pepper-flour mixture and seared it to perfection. I don't think I got a picture of the blueberry cheesecake pie, but it is as it sounds, amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Portions were great, environment was great, service was struggling a little with the flood of people that had been waiting at the door, but they overcame and folks got their food in a timely manner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Double musky is one of the most fascinating places you can go. I've traveled the world and honestly it's just a special place. It's part dive bar, part high end creole restaurant, part wine and cocktail bar, and part isolated outpost off a dirt road. The food is amazing. The service is friendly and the drinks are stellar. Don't forget the desserts! Ignore any review that has a complaint about some issue. Go, wait in line, and when you leave, you will be grateful for the experience to spend time in an amazing place in an amazing state. And I don't like lines! read more

OMG - loved the Double Musky. They could call this place the Double Funky. It had it's own unique vibe. While we slowly made our way further down the interior hallway in the line to be seated, we could hear some funky music being played from vinyl in what appeared to be a wine room. We were greeted by a charming host with a bit of a flair. He seated us and our waiter, Rudy, arrived quickly. Waters were poured, drink order were taken. After our drinks arrived, we ordered dinner. Our friends had been here a number of times before and we had all studied the menu. Each couple split an entree and each person had a small side salad. We ordered the French Pepper Steak with a Baked Potato. Salads came shortly thereafter. The salads were small, as described, were fresh and tasty. All their dressings are house made. After salads, dinner rolls arrived, very quickly followed by our meals. WOW - what an amazing entree. And big too. Unless you have a real hearty appetite, the French Pepper Steak entree can be shared - in my opinion. Rudy brought each couple a share plate. I split the baked potato with her and gave her a 1" slice of the steak. It was plenty for her. I probably ate a 2" slice of the steak and we took have my large dinner roll home, about half the steak and some extra brown gravy for the steak. Rudy brought us 3 slices of Double Musky pie. Oh my word! This pie was so rich and so tasty. Somehow, each couple ended up sharing a slice, leaving us with 1 slice to take home. On the way out, I got a selfie picture with our server Rudy and with the host. Great time - I would definitely recommend the Double Musky to anyone. read more

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Portions | Service | Cajun Chicken Portions: the number one item at this location is portion size. The portions are massive. Therefore, you must bring your full appetite. It is a great way to end your day on the slopes or eat something before you take a long drive home. Service: service grade A. Our server was constantly present and gave amazing suggestions, from drinks to beers to cocktails to entrées. All of the recommendations for a table of five were spot on. Additionally, the staff is quick to take away plates and refill water. Therefore, it is a great location for a high-quality meal with high-quality service. Cajun Chicken - I had the Cajun chicken it was massive. It was a whole chicken; therefore, it was a bit difficult to eat and messy, but it was tons of food. I left very fille. The dish came with a side of vegetable medley, which was solid, but I'd never had a whole chicken before that was fried. The breading had a unique cajun flavoring that was impressive, considering it is in ALASKA. Pro tip: the parking is pretty commensurate with the space inside the restaurant. Therefore, if the parking lot is packed, it's a substantial wait and vice versa. Pro tip: the place has a unique aesthetic. There are tons of Louisiana Cajun French items, pictures, and paraphernalia on the ceilings. It just has a very communal vibe, which makes it an ideal place for a large group together and fellowship. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was very interesting. It was almost sensation overload with the amount of decorations and trinkets all over the restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] we ate at the bar and our bartender was amazing and attentive. I got the seafood gumbo and it was very good the cornbread muffin that came with it also had onions inside of it, which I thought was an interesting twist then for my main entrée I got the halibut with the crab stuffing and it was a lot of food and it was pretty good overall. My only compliant was the salad needs to come in a bowl not just a side plate. It was very difficult to eat and not get it spilled all over the table. read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend. we have been going here for the past 20 years. read more

We got here at 4pm and waited in the rain chatting with people until they opened at 4:30pm. WORTH THE WAIT! Once we sat down we got service immediately, drinks were at our table in two minutes. Once you order dinner you get jalapeño cheese bread and a garden salad which I thought was a great touch since it is pretty expensive to eat here. There was nothing bad about our meal. Even the small garden salad was amazing! I was so full by the time I got my steak I couldn't even eat it. But this was the best prime rib I've ever had in my life!!! I loved how they brought all the desserts out to showcase after you are done eating and give it to you right then. Also the busser put all of our food in to go boxes for us and our water was never less than half full. I cannot wait to have another special night here! read more

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Double Musky Inn is a whole thing. I came here last month with friends who were 2nd-timers and knew the dance. They don't take reservations, and the restaurant maxes out early during peak months. People start lining up an hour before opening, even in inclement weather, so plan to arrive early (and dress accordingly!) if you want to improve your odds of making first seating. Ambiance is loud and lively. Service is understandably spread thin but does a fair job of keeping up. I can't imagine what their kitchen looks like to seat and serve a full house right off the bat and often continuing until closing.... I think if you eat steak you'll be wowed; and if, like me, you eat fish, you'll have an okay time; and if you're vegetarian, just go home now. We ordered a round of cocktails upon being seated and then watched all the tables around us get their drinks before our waitress noticed we were still emptyhanded. Our food actually arrived before our cocktails which was sort of annoying. We started with the scallop stuffed mushrooms (okay) and the pecan breaded halibut (tasty). The dinner portions are enormous. I made it through maybe half of my $60 salmon before having to tap out. It was good, but what am I going to do with $30 of salmon I can't finish and am not going to take back to my hotel for later? It felt wasteful both in terms of food and money. My friends raved about the steak (which they shared). Our 3 drinks, 2 mains, and 2 apps came to $214 before tip. Honestly, I didn't find it worth waiting in line for and won't return. Again, if you're hyped about huge steaks then this is probably your jam. read more

Double Musky Inn - The line outside as the restaurant reached capacity for first seating... - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Double Musky Inn provided a meal of extremes resulting in a very polarizing evening. Shall I walk you through it? The evening started promising as we were quickly seated but soon turned to dismay as we were seated in the middle of a good sized room surrounded by other diners. The noise level is loud. When the room was full it was impossible to have a normal conversation with my group. On top of that the other tables were so close that we could easily hear everyone else's conversations as well as feel like there was no breathing room. It wasn't possible to even lean back a bit without brushing the people behind us. The drinks were atrocious. Hands down some of the worst cocktails we ever had. No one wanted to complain as we were tired and hungry and didn't want to make a fuss. But would not recommend at all. The food, though, was exceptional. Those who ordered steak were impressed how tasty it was and while over cooked on the edges the center was done quite well. The shrimp and grits that I had was delightful - nice pops of citrus, perfect cheesy grits, and tasty shrimp. It was wonderful! The service was okay. Everyone was friendly when we saw them but toward the end of the meal when there were fewer tables occupied we seemed to have been lost in the shuffle. There were three tables that were seated after us whose groups ranged from smaller to larger than ours who received their entrees and desserts before we received our entrees and we didn't order anything much different than they did. Then their leftovers were boxed, bills paid, and left before anyone asked us if we wanted ours leftovers boxed. Again, when we saw people they were great! But it seemed we were out of sequence compared to everyone else. It was an interesting experience but one I doubt I will repeat. read more

Double Musky Inn - Shrimp and grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Sat at the bar with friends and tried nearly every appetizer, it was all amazing! The crawfish cheese dip was a top choice for me along with the coconut salmon! The bread served with the apps was fresh and soft. The service was great, it was fairly busy and the food came out pretty quickly. Desserts were huge and tasty! read more

Double Musky Inn - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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This was probably the best meal I've had in a long time, definitely the best in Alaska and we went to many joints!! They open at 5PM but the LINE starts brewing around 4:15 and by the time they opened the door there was about 50 people lined up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking in.... it's Supper Club style with a nice bar towards the back, you wanna sit at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely like a Cajun Steak/ Seafood menu with many options such as Creole Style Halibut or Hot Crawfish Cheese Dip as well as Prime Filet Mignon and French Pepper Steak! This joint is run like a machine and they don't mess around.. all entrees include salad with homemade dressing (Blue Cheese) and fresh bread. I had the Cheese Dip and then a 14 Prime Filet with Hollandaise sauce. Both were cooked perfectly and incredibly good! The bar has Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in bottles and they even bring out a Dessert Tray at the end? Service was very efficient and this a high volume establishment that just does it right.. Highly Recommend! Talk Later read more

First off, love the New Orleans vibe and Justin, the maîre d', is stylish (purple jacket and beige and black scarf) and hilarious ("We're going to the lounge. That's where we'll start drinking.") Ordered the roux-based shrimp and sausage gumbo and the steak tips to start. Wanted a little more heat from the gumbo, but the roux played on my tongue like a dark bass note. The steak tips were a hit, slightly crispy in a nice Burgundy sauce. My favorite part of the meal was the fried Cornish game hen. I'll have to try marinating chicken in hot sauce before throwing it in the batter: it came out with great heat and flavor even without the skin, which was perfectly crispy and delicious. The stuffed halibut and the Cardinal were both on point. The dinner rolls, unfortunately, we're not. (Being a huge bread fan and with so many great sauces around, I felt like a traveler with an unexpectedly expired passport.) Don't expect much from the coffee, except that it's hot. The desserts--the light and flavorful Cajun Delight and the (overly dense, for me) Double Musky Pie--felt lonely without a good cup of coffee. After the meal, we had to take a walk. Just how you should feel following a great Cajun meal. Though a nap would suffice. (The Carriage House is right across the two-lane country road.) read more

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Great service and food! Unique delicious options. The workers are happy and have great vibes. Cami, Analyst and Justin did not disappoint. The owner is super cool doown to earth and takes care of his business. Try the refreshing double Musky drink. Family owned business since 1979. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food and eclectic atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Portions are large and so are the prices. It's a drive from Anchorage but the scenery along the way makes it worth it. read more

Not fantastic for groups, as they don't split checks. However, it is a super iconic and unique place that has great steak options (but a little $$$). We greatly enjoyed our experience here, the staff was great! read more

Double Musky Inn - Meatball appetizer - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Went to Double Musky this evening. So this is supposed to be crab stuffed halibut with bread crumbs, how about halibut bread stuffed instead, with a cold baked potato and no crab whatsoever. Very disappointed Specially when I have talked my husband into ordering with me. Don't mind paying good money for good food that's presented in the way it's described in the menu but when you get something that does not deliver then it's pretty shitty and would never go back again or recommend it to anyone. If you know me, I'm a foodie, love tasting food from all over the world and love to recommend good places. I can honestly say that I'm ok with never eating here again nor would I ever recommend this place to anyone. It is a tourist trap and they will continue to get business but happy to say it won't be us. Our number one place for best food is still F St. read more

Double Musky Inn - "CRAB STUFFED HALIBUT WITHOUT THE CRAB INSIDE" - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Abstract - The food was great. The drinks were strong and service was excellent and reasonably quick. Only a couple small issues but would go back again. I can see why this place has been around for so many years. Food more in depth: We ordered 2 appetizers. The Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms and Pepper Steak Tips. Both were pretty good. The mushrooms were swimming in butter but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The steak tips were recommended by a friend and were delicious. The bread that come with the apps is only OK. Nothing that special. For meals we got the Shrimp and Grits special and the Prime Filet Combo with baked potato. The shrimp and grits was good over all. Shrimp was cooked to perfection but the shrimp, grits and veggies were all under seasoned. The Filet was ordered medium but was more like medium rare. Which is not that big of a deal in my book. The fried shrimp were also cooked to perfection and had a great cocktail sauce. The potato was nothing special but by no means bad. The rolls that come with the steak were ok at best. Service: Was very busy when we arrived but only have to wait 5 min before seeing the host. Who brought us to the bar to get a drink and look at the appetizers menu before getting a table about 10ish minutes later. The waitress was great and was attentive. Ambiance: This was my first time at Double Musky and it is quite a site to see. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling in nick nacks of all kinds. read more

Double Musky Inn - (Left) Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms. (Right) Pepper Steak Tips - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A fun funky venue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very crowded and they turn the tables quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the halibut ceviche which was unique and very tasty along with a Cosmo and Old Fashion. Then we ordered wine but not in time for it to come until mid meal. I had the fresh sockeye salmon and my partner had the creole stuffed halibut. Both delicious but the portions are huge so consider splitting a meal. read more

An iconic restaurant with some fabulous decor. We were staying at Alyeska Resort and this came highly recommended. Service was fantastic. The free jalapeño cheddar bread is so soft and fluffy. They are obviously known for their French pepper steak. However, since it was just my mom and I and we wanted to try multiple things, we got the pepper steak tips. This was amazing!! The meat was incredibly tender and the strong peppery flavor was delightful. The scallop stuffed mushrooms Rockefeller were fresh and juicy. Very oily though - it's like drinking butter. Shrimp etouffee was so flavorful and had so many fresh plump shrimps. Such a good meal and we left stuffed with leftovers to spare. read more

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We went to the Double Musky this evening because it is known for its high-end steaks which are normally very thick and delicious. My husband ordered a New York strip and although he normally orders steak cooked medium, this time he ordered his cooked to medium-well. The kitchen butterflied the steak! It would have been about 2" thick but instead it had been sliced in half to about 1" thick, cooked, and then folded back together. Furthermore, the steak came out well-done! (No surprise) There is nothing more arrogant, passive aggressive, petty and contentious than a pseudo chef who decides that the extra minute it takes to cook a steak from medium to medium-well justifies cutting the steak in half. And, they NEVER stop at just medium well, because once the steak is thinned and then folded back on itself, it invariably cooks to well done. Even a medium-well steak should have a little pink in the center. Ruined the steak and the experience. Did not address it with the waitress because, if the kitchen is already vindictive enough to butterfly a steak because they are biased against medium-well orders, then it seems like a losing proposition to ask for it to be corrected. read more

Wow-I have lived in Alaska my whole entire life, born and raised and I've never been to this restaurant. In fact the only thing I knew about it was that it was considered one of the good restaurants in girdwood. How naïve I was! I did not know people line up outside this place at least 30 minutes before opening time, or else you have to wait an hour or longer. We got there at 3:45 on a Saturday after spending some time at the brewery after doing a 5 mile hike. We saw people lining up so we got in line at 4pm and we were maybe 4th or 5th party in line. So the line opens and we were seated. This place is decked out with serving trays lining the ceiling and the walls are plastered with signs. A few Mardi gras masks and beads are strewn about. The place was pretty loud, probably made louder than usual by the large very noisy and quite rude tourist family nearby. I wouldn't let that ruin the experience, I feel it is a loud place anyways because when we left we went out by the bar and it felt like a bar in anchorage at 1am shoulder to shoulder with people everywhere! This place is hoppin'!! Food- I ordered a peach margarita in favor of my new love of peach schnapps. It was good. Came out fast. They have quite the list of cocktails and they are reasonably priced, 10 or 12 dollars depending. (I even took pictures because there are non and I didn't know they existed.) We got the beef tips as an app to try their steak because we were not planning on ordering the steak for dinner. They were very good! They had a very thin breading on them which added a nice layer of flavor and texture but the steak was very tender and juicy. The rice was good and the gravy was a nice touch. I got the dinner fried prawns. Came with 5 pretty big shrimp and a baked potato- steep for 40$ but maybe the shrimp were fresh Alaskan? Didn't say that so probly not but worth maybe 25-30$ Husband got the fried chicken. I was a little Cornish game hen actually I think. Came with garlic mashed potatoes which were very good had a little white gravy on it. The chicken was very juicy and the skin was great flavor, wasn't spicy at all like the menu said. I think it was $50? We liked our dinner but the prices were a bit steep. I wouldn't call this place "fancy" as it had dark paneling walls and covered in signs and random stuff which may seem "tacky" to some. They did have cloth napkins tho. People sure do like this place tho. Oh and I'm not sure about the dinner salads, was it included with the dinner I'm not sure? We declined but if it was free I would have taken it! Also we got dessert the crepe brûlée, was very small about 2 inches in diameter but it was good. Didn't have fresh vanilla flakes which adds a lot of flavor I think. They make every one of the 6 desserts in house. One of them you can only get on saturdays! I would come back but it is expensive and I'm not into Cajun spicy things. The jalapeño bread had a kick to it but it was decent. read more

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What can I say? Hubs and I both had the French Pepper Steak. I mean, really, if you like steak and you waited to get a seat at the restaurant and you don't order this steak, you deserve a slap in the face. Oh, I'm sure all the other menu items are gossiping about the French Pepper steak! Because they are jealous petty dinner plates who know, the French Pepper steak is the star of the show!! For people who don't know; the ambience is a little "different". I'm not a fan of places with stuff on the ceiling ;it seems as though they dust regularly. They do not take reservations, they close at random times. Best bet is to come on a weekday and come early, oh, come on the off season, lol. read more

Overall, mediocre food and service, not worth the wait or hype or the price. Food was overly buttery and lack of flavor (in the "Cajun" standard). I got king crab 1/2lb. It was okay- I had better. Gumbo- it was good - same I had better. The scallop stuffed mushroom- soaked in butter. Lack of flavor. Husband got the peppercorn steak. It was very well prepared. Best dish of the night. The host and the wait staff were really great. However, I cannot appreciate our waitress in the same way - I feel everything needed to be on her schedule and no questions allowed. I asked for hot sauce and got a funny look and a comment that "our gumbo was already very spicy but I will bring you some" and husband was too scared to ask for Cajun seasoning after that. read more