Both times I was able to get seated right away at the bar for dinner. The first night I had the "bucket of butt" (halibut) along with fried pickles, and Tanner crab the following night. I absolutely loved the gluten-free coating on the halibut since I'm not a fan of tempura-style batter. The Tanner crab was amazing, and the fried pickles were also great, though the portion was huge (definitely too much for one person). Service was excellent both nights. The bartenders were really friendly, and the food came out quickly and smoothly. The interior is also super cute, kind of an old-school lounge vibe with lots of velvet. There's a neon sign that says "city where the fun shines," which adds to the fun atmosphere. Such a great dinner spot in Seward. read more

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I was told that this place had a new chef so the food was now "great!" Since I'm in town working and wanted dinner, I stopped in. First, the place looks like1985 retired inside in a good way. The bar in lined in plush red fabric and the photos, decor and chairs all are retro to the max but what did the food taste like? So I ordered the smash burger and roasted mini Yukon gold potatoes with creme and bacon. The burger was kinda charred I guess but still good, the server never asked how I wanted it cooked so that was a HUGE minus, but it wasn't bad just not great, the flavor was good, the veggies were fresh, just not great! The potatoes were the star of the show! They were perfectly seasoned and the creme and bacon sauce was MONEY!! They literally melt in your mouth and were roasted perfectly without being mushy. The service was good, the vibe was super chill. The place is kinda pricey for what you get but that is everything in this little town. I will be back to try some other things eventually. read more

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I will start by saying that the ambiance and decor were truly amazing, a very cozy space. Now on to the important thing, to me at least... THE FOOD! Almost everything we got was underwhelming. The halibut chowder was the only thing I really enjoyed and tasted great! I was very excited to try the halibut and fries based on other reviews but everything had no flavor, like they didn't even add a pinch of salt so I was highly disappointed to pay close to $40 for a meal that tasted like nothing. The fries were supposed to have salt, pepper, garlic and definitely didn't have either of the three. The fried pickles were OK, the duck drumsticks had a strong meat flavor & gave me the ick. I would not come back here for the food.. we didn't have a drink but it seems more like a cocktail lounge than a place you should go to for food. There was only 1 waitress & 1 person bringing out food so props to them because the place was packed, they did a great job! read more

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Flamingo was one of the few places with a nice light breading on their fish, which was great. What I've come to find is.... nobody uses much seasoning in Seward. That's just a thing up here. Ihave to bring my picked seasoning with me.. :) That said, the fish was cooked perfectly. They also had a nice drink that I do not recall the name of. read more

Passed by here on our first day in Seward. The vibe looked funky as Hell on the outside, which I kinda digged. Immediately wanted to go in and try it out, but it was packed. Which I honestly didn't consider since it was toward the end of the season. It just goes to show how good this place was that it was still loaded during this time of the year. Would definitely recommend getting reservations if you want to eat here. We were able to reserve dinner for the next night, and it didn't disappoint. Whatever image that brings up in your mind when you hear Flamingo Lounge, that is the atmosphere you are walking into. We got the Bucket of Butt and the Sourdough Bread Board as well as a couple of drinks. The drinks were top notch, and the Bucket of Butt was some of the best halibut I've ever had in my entire life. If I had one complaint, it's only that there wasn't enough butt in that bucket. If we ever come back to Seward, this is definitely the first place I'll eat at. read more

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Literally stumbled upon this place while exploring their downtown area. Would've eaten there then, but they were completely full so made reservations for the next night. So glad we did! Feels like you're stepping back in time, and I am here for that. Such a classic vibe, and the menu reflected that. Let me tell you - the Bucket of Butt is the way to go. These chunks of halibut were perfectly cooked and so freaking delicious. And their tartar sauce was just a bonus. Also enjoyed their soughdough bread board - good starter. Nice drink menu. Loved their Pink Pony Club Marg. It's definitely busy here, so it is a bit louder. Service was good. Make reservations. If you want to eat here, it's your best bet of getting a table. Overall, great dining experience. Highly recommend. read more

Flamingo Lounge - Pink Pony Club Marg - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

"Sinatra Would've Ordered the Halibut" If Frank, Dean, and Sammy ever took a detour north to Seward, Alaska, The Flamingo Lounge is where they'd hang their fedoras. The place oozes mid-century cool -- like someone took a page out of the Sands Hotel playbook and dropped it right on the waterfront, only swapped the desert for glaciers and halibut. Step through the doors and you're instantly back in the golden era of jazz and martinis. The lighting is soft, the music croons, and the cocktails are mixed like they mean it -- none of this "just a splash" business. The bartender could pass for Sinatra's understudy, pouring an Old Fashioned that would make even the Chairman of the Board raise a glass. The seafood? Baby, it swings. The halibut was so fresh I half-expected it to start humming "Fly Me to the Moon." The scallops came out golden and buttery, the crab legs practically winked at me, and every bite felt like a curtain call for Alaska's finest flavors. The crowd was a perfect mix of locals, travelers, and a few folks who looked like they might've stepped right out of a Rat Pack photo shoot -- all smiles, no pretension. You get the sense that if Dean Martin were alive, he'd be crooning by the bar with a martini in one hand and a shrimp cocktail in the other. Pro tip: Dress up a little -- not because you have to, but because it feels right. Order a martini, look out at the harbor, and pretend you've just finished a show at the Sands. The Flamingo Lounge isn't just a restaurant; it's a time machine with better seafood. As Sinatra might've said: it's the kind of joint where the world still spins on vinyl. read more

Flamingo Lounge - Drinks - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Showed up around 5:30, asked for a table of 3 but was denied as didn't have a reservation. Called ten minutes after and was told they'd have a table for 3-4 ready in 30-60 minutes. Hard pass. read more

Ah yes, The Flamingo Lounge. This has been on my must visit for a few years and this summer was finally my opportunity to try it! I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and decor of the restaurant but I am disappointed to say that the menu wasn't as exciting as I had hoped. I ordered the Tanner crab and it was good but the mushrooms on the side were under seasoned and the stuffed dates were burned. Service could have been better as well. Perhaps next time will hit the mark. read more

Flamingo Lounge - Porch swing spirit free bev - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Went tonight after finding this place last year. I had family in town and we stumbled across this place. Ambiance is weird, but dim, cool, copper ceiling, velvet pulls, and one hell of a collection of liquor bottles. Food was amazing last time. I had short rib and bone marrow. On point. Plus was being able to watch the cooks. We went back made a reservation and how underwhelming the menu was. Devils on horseback and pickle fries is what was ordered. Dates were not evenly acquired with the soft undercooked chewy bacon and soft arugula with not great balsamic vinegar. Pickles were completely missing from the fried part. Only breading. Cesar salad was good, French dip was u seeming, more fat and not even in cheese, flavor. The au jus was spilt all over plate and cold. To say the least. Don't waste your time. read more

It was nice atmosphere very very busy probably one of the coolest places in Seaward. Must try the crab legs and the halibut chowder! Pass on the hummus plate read more

Flamingo Lounge - Their one and only dessert. Brownie al a mode. - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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I cant believe my first time having bone marrow was in Alaska. The drinks were fantastic, but the bone marrow dish was unlike anything I've ever had before. I pretty much ate this entire dish alone. My friend was really nervous to try the dish and after enough convincing, I got them to try it, they liked it! It truly is a culinary experience. It's not a heavy fattiness, it's fatty, but flavorful and weirdly light. I loved this so much. read more

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Service was incredible, Lily provided us with a lot of local recommendations. I ordered the ribeye, veggie medley, BREAD, halibut chowder soup, beef stew, oreo cocktail/ irish coffee, and more drinks... ALL DELICIOUS. Ambiance was clean, great date night spot, and friendly. Definitely coming back read more

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On our first day in Seward, Alaska, we were told by the lodge front desk that we gotta check out Flamingo Lounge for their drinks and food before we left Seward. Since we were highly suggestible, we went there for dinner. It was a full house at the restaurant and we almost got turned away. Lucky for us, two seats opened up and we got to sit by the kitchen to watch all the actions! The menu had a lot of choice, but we settled with the 28 dollar sandwich, halibut nuggets, broccolini, brussel sprouts, and tots. We also ordered an old fashioned. Everything was good indeed. Our favorite was the 28 dollar sandwich. It was meaty, juicy, and fulfilling. Our least favorite was the price. We understand the income potential is not great during the winter, but paying LA price in little town Seward hurt our feelings. Overall experience was just ok. We truly enjoyed the food and drink, but the service was lacking. The host had a little attitude but she did her best to find us a seat so we like her. But once we sat down, it took a long time to even get a glass of water. For the most part of our meal, no one really attended us and water was never refilled. At the end of the day, we would still recommend the place since we care about the food more than service, but just be aware. read more

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The vibe inside is super unique for Seward but loved that it was still relaxed. We tried out a few of the beers and mocktails and all were delicious. Our food was good, not great, but overall everyone was pleased. The brussel sprouts were way too salty for me and personally would skip on the fries in the future. Service was solid even when busy. Overall, thought it was a good place to have dinner and would return. read more

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Great overall place. What an unexpected venue in Seward. Eclectic but vibrant interior. My crab cake was great, as was my Vesper (well done!). My Halibut was awesome, best I have had. Sadly my wife's salmon was uncooked inside, went back twice! She gave up and had Halibut. Would return for sure! read more

Back visiting in Seward and hadn't tried this place before, and I was intrigued by the menu and pictures of the food so we made this our place for dinner. We are from Anchorage and took the train down here may 26, going on a wildlife cruise tomorrow, then taking the train back. This place had a cool, retro vibe, almost like a tiki bar because of the flamingo theme but not tropical. We got seated in the very back by the kitchen(which is fun to watch) and they were high top tables with round seats with no backs. We were fine with that as we didnt have to wait. We came at around 5:30ish and they open at 5pm, we would have had to wait for a table in the main area. It took 5-10 minutes for our server to come around, and he asked us who was seated first out of the 3 parties so we told him, he said he was blind(wasn't paying attention) For food we got the fried pickles which were cut and breaded like fries and came with a jalapeño aoli. I would have preferred ranch but I never asked because I thought they wouldn't have any. Options are good for sauces especially for those who dont like spicy. It was still a good sauce. We also got the bread and butter board. A warm small loaf of bread with two big smears of butter, one with honey and one with cranberries and nuts. We also got a bucket of halibut butts. You have to order fries seperate it is not fish and chips. The batter on the fish was light like tempura with house made tarter sauce. All of the food looked really good, the halibut po boy, the burger, and the baked potato looked awesome. Drinks too looked good. I got the non alcoholic porch swing which was strawberry syrup and ruhbarb purée. If you are in town and close to the sealife center, I would stop by for food and a drink. They also had a little cart outside in the gravel yard that had donuts and drinks as well. read more

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Place was fun. Have a great vibe and cool decor. place was great. It was fun to sit near the kitchen and watch the expo. Our server was either new or overwhelmed. He still did a good job. Just had a lot going on. The expo did a great job and was a well oiled machine in the kitchen. It was fun to watch them working. I like the hidden not hidden Anthony Bourdain, drawing on the wall in the back. Bucket of butts was delicious. Fried pickles were good. Just wish we had a different dipper. The jalapeño one was good, but we think something else would make that a little bit better. butter board was good just realized we needed to move the bread quicker as it melted most of the butter and moved it to the table. place has a cool vibe and would definitely be fun to come to just to get a couple of drinks if you're in the area read more

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Limited menu which results in great food! Service was outstanding and the bartenders can make the hell out of a cocktail. Loved the vibe! read more

From lovely and accommodating hostess Ashley (thanks for getting us seated on very short notice Ashley!), to the cool vibe and decor, to big portions of delicious food and excellent cocktails, a must visit in Seward! Their new food truck area with live music is awesome too! read more

What a gem in beautiful downtown Seward :) Each member of the staff was so wonderful and accommodating. The decor and vibes? Immaculate and SO fun We walked in very hungry, so i unfortunately did not get pictures of our food (you know how that can be), but it has been a month since we were there and I have to admit I'm still thinking about the food, notably the Devils on Horseback. Everywhere I go now, if I see dates on the menu I get them and, they are usually delicious, but they make me miss Flamingo Lounge! I would also be remiss not to mention the bucket of butt, I still regret not ordering the larger portion (especially being gluten free!). The drinks were beautiful and fun, I had the Northern Lights (I'm such a sucker for a purple drink). Overall, a really fun spot with awesome folks, a whole lot of personality and uniquely delicious bites! read more

Flamingo Lounge - Northern Lights - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Hands down the best cocktail bar in Alaska. The vibe is perfect - partly eclectic, partly trendy, and partly dive. This is my kinda place. I came in here two nights in a row because it was that good! The first time I was there Spencer was our server and we had a full dinner. Everything he recommended was on point.I am not usually one for fried food, especially fish and chips but I have to say the bucket of butt was so freaking good - I'm still thinking about it!. Who knew fish and chips could be so good? They nailed it. I came back the next night and sat at the bar because I needed to try some of their cocktails. They have some really neat infusions that are sure to please the pickiest. They have something for everyone. Next time I'm in Seward, Flamingo Lounge will be my spot. read more

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Very loud. Very close sitting. We had 6:30 reservations and was seated immediately. We ordered; $28 sandwich, Bucket of Butts, 2 burgers, 2 Mac n cheese, and Tanner Crab. $28 sandwich was NY Strip cheese steak. Burgers were huge and dry. Bucket of Butts had 6-8 Halibut chunks, very tasty. Kids mac n cheese was 2 large bowls with toasted bread crumbs on top. Tanner Crap (1/2 llb.) was a cluster of 3 legs and 1 claw. Tasty and sweet meat. If you can stand the noise and closeness, it's good. Our group of 7, not so much. read more

Very cool bar! Vibes were on point. Had the espresso martini which was delicious! Dark ambiance, great date night spot! read more

Flamingo Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

If you love a speakeasy and you love a 1940- early 50''s Miami art deco meets Cuban vibe (ok that's what it made ME think of) with an extremely rich history and atmosphere then come to this place. I'm not even going to mention the food or the five star bartender cocktail service.... It's nostalgic and worth the visit. Reservations are highly recommended as I walked in and had to sit at the bar. The place is not fancy. You're very close to other guests and it's quite loud but the collection on the wall of bottles is spectacular. read more

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Great ambiance and service! Had a delicious mock-tail called The Porch Swing and perfect Halibut Chowder. Unfortunately, we were not fans of the Bucket of Butt since it lacked any and all flavor. Even the dipping sauce and ketchup couldn't save it. We also did not enjoy the Reindeer Meatballs- I understand it's supposed to be gamey but whatever spices they used for it just did not do it any justice- we found it very overpowering. My mom ordered the Texas Burger and that was what we ended up sharing and eating since most of the other food was a bust. read more

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During our trip to Seward, Flamingo Lounge was recommended to us. We fell in love with the food; the Tanner crab is a must try! The service, drinks and swanky ambiance rounded out the whole experience. We loved it so much we ate at Flamingo Lounge twice during our stay. Don't miss out! read more

Atmosphere and cocktails are fantastic! We started with Patty's Pie and Melting Pot (kind of Mai tai-like but not) but finished with the FIELD OF DREAMS! Where did they get this bartender?! She's won awards apparently and it shows. Well done, Flamingo! Good food - foodie family was happy too. Fun festive feel. I immediately started looking at the menu to see if I could recreate this drink. Not a chance. So I'll be back again before I leave for another. read more

Flamingo Lounge - Melting pot and patty's pie - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Very tasty spot in downtown Seward. Make a reservation, as this place is popular- glad we did! I got the 6-piece bucket of butt, which is deep-fried local halibut. Delicious and very filling! The Brussels sprouts were also tasty but could have used a few more minutes of cook time. My husband reports that the steak and tots were perfect. Prices are a bit steep, but the food is solid. It's a tight space with fun ambiance, dimly lit and with some fun furniture choices. Someone next to us got crab legs and they also looked divine. read more

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We stopped by and put our name in for a table. They said the wait was 45 minutes. They never called us. Lame.

Unlike other reviewers we had a pretty horrible experience at the flamingo lounge. I had only been here once before for a night cap several years ago but after reading great reviews about their food we decided to give them a shot for Mother's Day dinner since we were in town. Man, I hate to even throw people under the bus but the service was atrocious. I will note we came with our two children (4 and 2) for a Mother's Day dinner after seeing reviews stating it was kid friendly. Surprise? It's not. We placed our first drink and apps order and basically never saw our server again. We watched as he visited every table but ours for multiple rounds of locals (we were in the back corner) and he just completely ghosted us. Another server brought our food and my husband ordered a burger and needed mayo and immediately requested it and it never happened. We waited 15+ minutes after asking the initial food delivery server who wasn't our server, THEN asked our server as he was running past us, nothing. We had to walk to the kitchen ourselves. At that point everyone had eaten their meal before my husband even had a chance to take a bite. It was cold. Our second round of drinks also took a ridiculous amount of time to come, we actually went to the bar looking for our drinks because it had been so long. I expressed my frustration to the server and instead of doing better he just became worse and sent the manager over to us and when he handed us our bill he ran away even though we had our card in hand ready to dash out the door. Thoroughly disappointed with the service (compared to my hopeful and happy first experience). Since the second go around I would say it's: 1) not kid friendly, absolutely no situational awareness from service that after being ghosted from what we needed that our small children were growing increasingly impatient (naturally, as were we) and 2) service on the restaurant side needs to be better, or there needs to be more servers to accommodate the customer Intake. read more

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This place is amazing! Got the half tanner crab and the large bucket of butt (+ fries) and it was a perfect dinner for two! read more

Flamingo Lounge - Tanner crab and bucket of butter - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Cutest little place. GREAT drinks, wait was long. Even after making reservation. Small location but food was mostly good. Salmon not cooked well and had blueberry compote which was a weird combo. All else was amazing. Server wasn't amazing but overall enjoyed experience. read more

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We absolutely loved our dinner and experience. We had the sourdough bread as the starter. I had a cup of the halibut chowder which was incredible. My daughter had salmon with blueberries and I had the halibut. Absolutely fantastic. Our server was SO nice and attentive. Prices were exactly what you should expect on Seward. read more

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Best dinner options of our Alaska trip. Great apps. Try different menu options and they serve family style. read more

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I am still dreaming about the place 2+ months later!! We came here due to a locals recommendation and had such a fun experience. The food, ambiance, and service were all 10/10. The bucket of butt was genuinely the best fried fish I've ever had and the steak sandwich was amazing (and huge!). read more

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Look for the Showcase Lounge on 4th street! We were in town celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary and had reservations for dinner. It was a Saturday night and the place was packed arm to arm. To get to your seat, suck everything in and pray you don't take down your neighbors drinks. Although kids are allowed, I'd be scared to bring mine. We had parka's on, so it was an interesting time. Our dining neighbors were buzzed and relaxed, so it was good vibes. I sat on a refurbished church pew, (it's been years). The space was so intimate, we could easily hear the conversations around us. It was funny to discover, like us, most of the surrounding diners were there to fill their bellies before the sold out Beers by the Bay fundraiser at the Sea Life Center. For drinks, we ordered the pumpkin ale on tap and a northern lights cocktail. Both strong and cold. For food, we ordered their AK reindeer sausage elote, southern collard greens and smoked ham hocks, ribeye, loaded baked potato, and "just for the halibut," chowder with added bacon. Everything was incredible. The food timing was perfect and empty plates were always promptly cleared. Honorable mention to the collard greens and smoked ham hocks that were perfectly executed. It's a rare dish to find on any menu in Alaskan restaurants. These guys are pretty amazing. Our waitress was quirky and she likely meant well, but she was off putting. Like when I was scanning the menu unsure we were done ordering. She said something a long the lines of "what we had was a lot already." It's kinda like, If I wanted to order this entire menu, I'll do that, you know?! Her service was also spotty. The star for us, was a quiet, super attentive hostess who was constantly cleaning, clearing our plates, and kindly bagged our leftovers. We gave our tip to her. Add Flamingo to your list of Seward must visits! read more

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We had an awesome experience at the Flamingo Lounge. It wasn't on our radar initially, as I instantly thought "cheesy Vegas bar", but another upscale restaurant sent us here when they couldn't seat us without a reservation. We barely got seats here, so would recommend trying to get one, and we were surprised when we walked in- unique and well done decor and ambiance. As far as the food, we ordered the pound of tanner crab, which was the best crab I had in our entire 12 day stay in Alaska. It was extremely fresh and a pound was a good amount for me and the wife. We also ordered the halibut, which was also tasty. Overall, great experience and would absolutely come back next time we're here. Cheers! read more

Flamingo Lounge - Halibut - Lounges Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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What a great find in Seward AK. Cozy little restaurant with amazing halibut butt chunks. Sides are huge so keep that in mind when ordering. read more

The food and drinks were so good. Cool vibe inside very dark and rustic. Northern lights drink and dirty martinis were super good. Highly recommend the Bucket of Butt 6 or 10 chunks of flaky breaded halibut. The tater tots were so good too. Service was great. The poblano soup was to die for we even ordered a second cup. Crab legs also a hit. read more