Really enjoyed this salmon bake. We booked this excursion through Princess Cruises. The excursion included transportation to and from the saloon bake. The salmon bake included salad, coleslaw, pickles and olives beet salad, baked beans, rice, cornbread, BBQ ribs, clam chowder, and fire cooked salmon. For dessert there is blueberry cake and to drink there was coffee, hot apple cider, and lemonade. You can buy beer, wine and soda if you wanted that. The hot apple cider was soooo good. The food was all really good. We all had seconds. We really enjoyed this All You Can Eat buffet. There is tons of sitting areas that are covered if the weather isn't great. The day we went to the bake it was very rainy and the covered seating was great. There are also multiple heaters as well. We loved the short walk up to the gorgeous waterfall. The gift shop was cute, but expensive. Everyone we interacted with was super friendly. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - Walk to the waterfall. - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Amazing place! We absolutely loved the customer service and the food. The salmon bake experience was incredible, and we enjoyed every bit of it. The walk down to the waterfall was beautiful, and roasting marshmallows over the fire was such a fun touch. The salad bar and the buffet had an excellent variety of fresh, delicious options. The blueberry cake was unbelievably good, and the clam chowder was outstanding. The only downside was the older lady serving the clam chowder. She wasn't very welcoming Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we would definitely recommend it! read more

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The Gold Creek Salmon Bake was a last minute excursion selection for my husband and I on our Royale Caribbean Cruise. Included with this excursion was hiking at Mendenhall Lake then they bussed us to Gold Creek. This was no flashy experience, the weather was cold but not rainy, but the setup was what we expected. It's a buffet style eating option with quite a bit of options. You're bound to find something you like and of course there was plenty of fresh salmon. We were not disappointed with any of the food and in fact went for seconds. It was a nice ending for our day and would potentially visit again if we ever cruise to that port in the future. If you're looking for something exhilarating or exciting, this isn't it. It's laid back and chill providing you with a calm experience. Depending on the time of year you visit, it may be cold and it may or may not be rainy so pack accordingly because I do not believe they offer rain checks. Also they have a nice little scenic trail that you can take a little stroll to walk off all of the food you eat! read more

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Had a chance to enjoy and explore this outdoor eatery as part of an excursion package while in Alaska on a cruise. It was a cool experience to enjoy fresh salmon from the smokey grill, complimented by many sides. All food is served buffet style. You grab a plate and go for it. Don't forget to pick up their famous blueberry dessert and make some smores over one of the burning fire pits. The property is beautiful, and pretty large - you can walk beyond the gift shop to a little waterfall and some interesting carved art pieces. For other tourists wondering about transportation - there are buses or shuttles that come pretty often and you just get on line when you're ready to go back downtown. Overall a fun experience tucked away in a gorgeous location with some classic foods. read more

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My daughters and I went to Gold Creek Salmon Bake for dinner. We arrived around 4:50 PM, just before the first tour bus, so it was pretty empty. The walk-in price was $82.99, which was actually more than booking through a tour ($79). That was a bit surprising. The setting was beautiful. There were many tables under several large canopies, and some were set up right along the creek, surrounded by lush forest. A live musician was playing guitar, which added a nice vibe. Dinner was buffet-style, with fire-grilled salmon as the highlight. They also had clam chowder, salmon salad, ribs, cornbread, potatoes, and more. Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and lemonade were included in the price. For dessert, there was blueberry cake and a firepit where you could toast your own marshmallows. After eating, we browsed the small gift shop and took a short, scenic walk to a nearby waterfall along Salmon Creek. The waterfall was small but pretty. Along the way, my daughters tried panning for gold. There weren't any instructions, just some pans, water, and rocks. One of my daughters actually found a few small gold flakes. We ended the night with blueberry cake and toasted marshmallows. My daughters were hoping for graham crackers and chocolate for s'mores, but they didn't have any. Overall, we had a great time. We especially enjoyed the clam chowder and salmon. The cornbread and potatoes were tasty too. It's a bit pricey, but the food and experience were worth it. read more

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While in Juneau Alaska I decided to visit the Golden Creek Salmon Bake. I had heard many good things about it from fellow Yelpers and it didn't disappoint. ALL you can eat salmon cooked over an open flame along with tasty sides were included. The salmon was very flavorful and was cooked to order. Apple cider, coffee, lemonade and water were also available along with a cup of clam chowder. A short (2) minute walk takes you to an impressive and visually stunning waterfall that's cascades down the rocks and into a stream. The food, environment and hospitality of the staff was greatly appreciated. When in Juneau and looking for a place to satisfy your salmon craving this might be the spot. read more

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Food was okay, small area in town. The woman walking around in a leather duster style jacket and black hat was very rude at the gold panning station! I was panning gold and she tried to take the pan I was working and give it to another person. 05.02.2026 afternoon read more

OK... You can see from my star rating that it was ultimately very good, but a quick reality check... When you are booking the excursion via Princess cruise lines in particular, you will get the impression that this is an upscale salmon bake where you are removed from the elements and you have many options when it comes to food and drink. In reality, you should not think of this as a high end grilling restaurant. Think of this as an old-fashioned, hootennanny kind of picnic and your expectations will be closer and you will be much more pleased with the results. The tables are covered from rain with plastic sheets, and the coffee and lemonade stations are good. Just much smaller than you might've expected. The food itself was good. I particularly liked the salmon grilled over an open flame with Alder wood. The rest of the food was much like you would find at any other buffet. The au gratin potatoes, however, were extremely good as was the cornbread. Salmon Caesar salad was good, as were the rest of the accoutrement. The barbecue pork ribs were good, but not great, but the feature of this entire area is the grilled salmon. The surrounding area is beautiful! babbling brook fed by a live and relatively powerful waterfall were the highlights of our trip. Old school bus here and back with a nice bug small gift shop and bar. Maybe a little pricey, but booking through the ship means they have to wait for you. read more

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This was a fun little activity and wasn't too busy when we were there. Had some amazing chowder (though the portion size was quite small). The salmon looked amazing but I didn't enjoy the brown sugar sauce/glaze and I didn't find much else at the buffet that I wanted to eat. Still a cool place to visit once and definitely take the time to explore the surrounding area. read more

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I purchased tickets to the salmon bake while on a cruise that stopped in Juneau, and it was such a great experience. The salmon was incredible, perfectly cooked with a sweet, flavorful glaze that paired beautifully with the rich sockeye. There were plenty of sides to choose from, and everything tasted homemade and comforting. The blueberry cake was a standout and made the meal feel complete. We visited in September and it was cold and raining, but they offered hot cocoa and apple cider, which made it feel cozy and warm. You can even make s'mores by a covered fire, which adds a fun touch. There's also a pretty waterfall just a short walk away, making the whole experience feel peaceful and memorable. read more

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Outside. That's the bad. Pouring rain. That's the bad. Cute setup. That's the good. All these tents (EZUPs) need connected. As much rain as they get, it's inexcusable. Don't get this ahead of time. They don't cancel from rain. So, order it only when you get there and find out IT OS not raining. read more

Definitely an experience worth trying. Everything is salmon plus more! Salmon Cesar salad was my favorite. Yummy cornbread and coleslaw too. Oh and the cake! Delicious. It's buffet style serve yourself. Dislike, there weren't any food signs mentioning description for allergies. I had to ask questions. The outdoor picnic style was great. And please take that short walk to the water and gold panning area you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Ate here as part of a glacier tour. Could not have been more pleased. We had great weather, if it had been raining, probably not quite as good. Everything is outdoors, set alongside the namesake stream. Seating is ample. It's a serve yourself arrangement. Food was all excellent and plenty to go around. Lines can be a little long depending on arrival of other tour buses. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - Buffet line. - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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I attended with a cruise excursion. The food was ready, buffet style. The salmon was good and there was an option for their honey bbq sauce. Be careful of bones in the salmon. The salmon chowder was good. Service was quick and good. read more

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We enjoyed the Gold Creek Salmon Bake after our excursion to Glacier Gardens. What an unexpected treat! The setting is absolutely gorgeous, green & rustic, with peaceful music playing softly in the background. You will be greeted by a friendly face who will offer you a cup of clam chowder as you warm up. The buffet is delicious & the salmon is awesome, cooked to perfection. It wasn't crowded while we were there, in fact, at one point, we were the only people there. After you gorge yourself on salmon, take a walk around the beautiful grounds that back up to a stream and waterfall. It's a great place, we were surprisingly impressed. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - The stream that runs alongside the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Salmon, sides, and Husky Draft beer shared with wife and daughter. Served buffet style (except for salmon) but I found it all good! Cornbread was delish! Plus, the scenery just 50 yards away was stunning! Highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely perfect fresh sockeye salmon grilled over an open fire would have been enough to get this place top ratings with me, but everything else they serve is top-notch too. Salmon/clam chowder, ribs, tender cornbread, awesome beans, yummy blueberry cake, everything was great! You can even roast a marshmallow or two over a campfire when you're done. And don't miss the waterfall & abandoned gold mine there! Fascinating place, highly recommend! read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - Entrance to the abandoned Chilkoot mine. - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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This place is awesome!! We went as part of a broader tour through Holland America. We visited this location after the Salmon Hatchery. Despite our rainy day, we still had a fabulous time here at the Salmon Bake. What a cool venue! It was really magical and beautiful. You are essentially tucked in a rainforest and they have these awesome picnic tables a giant outdoor brick oven where they're cooking all the meats. They have a number of fire pits to get marshmallows to roast and ample firewood, to continuously stoke the fire. there's an outdoor bar. Even on a rainy day it was still such a fabulous experience. I would highly recommend coming here. We really enjoyed the food. There was a salmon, Caesar salad, salmon fillets, coleslaw, cornbread, baked beans, and other things that I just can't recall now, but we really enjoyed it. It was a nice hardy meal. The people were super friendly and it was a great place to kill an afternoon. read more

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Great experience!! The salmon was grilled to perfection! The scenic views were amazing! Great place to stop by and visit!! read more

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I've been meaning to come here all summer, because it is only open during tourist season (summertime). It's a bit pricey but it is worth experiencing at least once! It is outside and the setup is like a campground. Outside tables with tall umbrellas and heat lamps were really nice because it was raining that day. Despite being cold and rainy it still had a lot of people there. It's a buffet style restaurant with a salad bar, chowder, drink, dessert stations, and of course the salmon baking over the fire but there is a worker serving those for you. The chowder and salads come with salmon inside them, and they also had pork ribs that were delicious. The salmon has an optional glaze you can add which makes it great too. For drinks there was apple cider, lemonade, coffee, water and bags of hot chocolate and dessert was a berry cake. There are also workers walking around collecting finished plates and utensils, and they are super attentive! As soon as you finish, they are there to collect. There is a gift shop in the back that sells the glaze and other goodies, and if you walk past the shop there is a small area to pan for gold that already has the bowls, pre-collected dirt and a basin to do the magic. Towards the end of the short trail, there is a waterfall on the left side and an abandoned mine on the right. It was so cool to see in person. read more

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Gold Creek Salmon Bake was nice. It was a very rustic buffet style meal next to a flowing creek with a nice musician playing his own beautiful music. This was part of a larger excursion offered by the cruise line I was on. The staff was very friendly and made sure we all had a good time. The eating areas had tarp above so underneath everything was dry. They provided heavy duty heating units that kept us warm and dried our wet coats! The star of the meal of course was the fresh salmon filets that were cooked over a fresh cut wood fire. They could have seasoned filets a little bit before the glaze to really make the flavor shine! They also featured unique baked beans with reindeer sausage, pork ribs, scallop potatoes, cole slaw, beets, tossed salmon salad and blueberry bread. Some items need to be improved upon like more blueberries in the cake and make the cake taller than 1/4 inch (too thin). For the scalloped potatoes, add more milk so they stay moist and creamy. We did appreciate that they had provided quick transportation every 20 minutes back to our ship. It's a rain forest so it's raining all the time and they were good about trying to keep us dry. read more

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The best dish is the salmon (obviously). The skin is sooooo crispy. However every other dish was not worth eating imo. Service is nice since they provide transportation from the cruise. Ambiance would have been cute but it was extremely rainy read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - salmon - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Fun excursion experience I took part in while in Juneau. They pick you up from the cruise port, take you to the bake with AYCE Baked Salmon and sides while live music plays, and then back to port you go. Gold Creek has been running this event since 1978 which is pretty crazy! So with that, they have a good flow to everything and getting food was an easy process. Some people were dishing things out while others baked and all were lovely. Actually, all staff we encountered was great and the singer/songwriter was great strumming on her guitar while we ate. The wood-grilled wild Alaskan salmon was tender and tasty, but the sides were pretty meh. Very dry cornbread, subpar baked beans, but the bbq ribs and rice were good though! They also sell beer and wine if that suits your fancy, but water, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and lemonade are included. All the while, music beautifully plays as you chow down in the middle of a rainforest. Such an experience to be surrounded by such beauty in an atmosphere that gives chill camping vibes. While there, you must take a little walk through the forest. Gorgeous waterfall, creek and photo ops to be had. Alaska is such a gorgeous state! $69 for about 2 hours of fun - it was great and recommended! The good thing is that the shuttles back to port run frequently so you can roll out whenever you like. read more

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The salmon bake was part of an excursion my family and I booked, which also included gold panning and transportation to and from the cruise ship port. Food was all you can eat, and included chowder, rice, salad, coleslaw, cornbread, bbq baked beans, rice, bbq ribs, and of course salmon. Drinks were self serve and included coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and water. They also have two small places to sit and roast marshmallows fireside. After your meal, take a short walk and enjoy the scenery and waterfall. Employees were friendly, helpful and informative. We were told that today was unusually slow, and they usually average over 1600 guests a day. read more

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Great place. Came here as a cruise trip excursion. Large outdoor eating area. You walk in and are greeted with a cup of some of best Chowder on the planet - chowder had bits of salmon. Plenty of sides to select from (salad, corn bread, BBQ ribs) and the salmon grilled on the open flame finished with a brown sugar and butter glaze. The salmon is all you can eat and is so delicious. Desserts and drinks (tea and lemonade). Did I mention delicious grilled salmon? Walking trails to a beautiful waterfall next to old mine. And also there is the best grilled salmon. I'll come back again. Great salmon. Great eating area. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

All my cruise planning was finished, excursions purchased, and I was a few days away from my cruise when I got an email telling me the Liarsville Salmon Bake in Skagway was canceled. Oh no! Me and everyone else who had scheduled this as their foodie excursion hit the NCL website to find an alternative and that's when I found out that the Goldmine Salmon Bake was sold out. Luckily I checked Viator and they still had slots that include a free round trip ride from the Mt. Roberts Tram to the salmon bake, so I jumped on it. So glad we did this because the family really enjoyed this. We got there on a cold, rainy October night and the place had patio lights up, outdoor heaters on, people were standing in line for their little cups of chowder or at the buffet to get their salmon plate. The food was pretty good (not delicious or amazing, but I enjoyed my plate). Wish we hadn't gotten there so late because I didn't really feel like exploring so I didn't try the gold mining part or see the waterfall, but sitting outside, smelling the firewood burn with family and food made for a nice night. Best of all, you can leave when you want. They have buses coming in and out at 15 minute intervals, so you can linger or leave as needed. The staff was very friendly and it was a great way to start our Alaskan adventure. read more

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We went to the salmon bake after whale watching as part of an excursion book through Princess cruises. What an absolute treat! This is the cutest little spot hidden in town. We had fresh cooked salmon, reindeer sausage, scalloped potatoes, chowder, etc and we got to roast marshmallows. We took a short hike to see a waterfall and just enjoyed this little oasis that seemed to pop out of nowhere. The live music fit the ambiance and I wish we had more time to sit and relax, it was so green and peaceful! Would highly recommend read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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Ambiance was amazing. Can't find this at a tradiomtal in city restaurant. Highly recommend. Fish was great fresh with smoky flavor. Fires everywhere. Def glad we came. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

We ate here as the second part of our cruise excursion and it was FABULOUS! Everyone was super friendly and the food was EXCELLENT! I forgot to add this to our post cruise survey, but wanted to let the establishment know how much we enjoyed our dinner time there, ambiance, and also the live folk music being played was a GREAT touch! She has a beautiful voice. We will definitely be coming back next summer :-). THANK YOU for an exceptional time there. read more

This was one of the highlights of our week in Alaska. It is well run, with ample seating and delicious food. The maior event here is the salmon, which is being cooked before your very eyes. The glaze topping is the perfect complement. We tried to buy some in the gift shop, but they were out that day and suggested we order online (we will). After the meal there is a short walk to a magnificent waterfall, and lots of mining equipment from the 19th century. Only regret is that we didn't have time to roast marshmallows by the pond. The staff were always a joy to interact with. A great experience. read more

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Did not go. Too expensive for what you get. Can't eat enough salmon to cover cost. Othe activity useless

It was either a whale watching + glacier OR whale watching + salmon bake excursion that we were choosing between and my husband chose the salmon bake option. Absolutely amazing food (seriously better than most of the cruise food lol) and service. They even had live music! But the best part for us was the little walk to the gorgeous waterfall and creek. We had a great time, thank you! read more

On our recent Alaskan cruise we went to the Gold Creek Salmon Bake and had a great time. First when you arrive a person greets your family and explains what's available and where to find it. You started off with Clam Chowder then move to an area that had salad, cheesy potatoes, rice, chicken, etc. Then you move to an area where they were cooking the salmon on an open fire. I honestly don't care too much for salmon but this was delicious and you are able to return as many times as you want for more. We finished off our meal with a homemade blueberry cake. After eating we walked around the area and took pictures of a beautiful stream and waterfall. We then panes for gold all included with our meal. They had a shuttle van that took us into town to do some shopping. Overall this was a great experience in the outdoors of Alaska and the food was great. read more

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We came here as a part of a shore excursion from our cruise ship. The grounds and the trail up to the creek were beautiful. There were plenty of salmon in the creek. After we spent a little time wandering and taking pictures, we went to the buffet. The food was good. I really enjoyed the cheesy potatoes, rice pilaf and ribs. The salmon itself was not seasoned, but they did offer a glaze to go on it. Certainly it was fresh, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the sweet glaze with no other seasoning. I wished there was a hot veggie option, like steamed broccoli, because the caesar salad had smoked salmon in it and I'm not really a fan of coleslaw. Lemon blueberry cake was a little dry. Bathrooms were clean. Gift shop was cute! Overall, it was a nice experience and I'm glad we went! read more

We came here from a cruise ship after a hiking exploration. There were five of us, three adults and two kids. We love salmon and figured it was worth a shot. To start, there was clam chowder hut when you walked up. Delicious chowder, had a dill flavor to it. Very tasty, different than traditional clam chowder but tasty. Then there was a beer and wine hut. Two Alaskan local beers and bud light on tap. A red and a white wine. We opted for a few sodas, one husky IPA and one Amber beer. They were very cold and delicious beers! Up next was the buffer line for the food. Salad, beets, baked beans, rice, potatoes au gratin, corn bread, pickles and olives too. Then you head to the grill and grab your salmon. You can get it well done or regular. There is also a brown sugar glaze you can add to the top. Very good glaze but super sweet. Just a little bit is needed. I got a second helping of salmon it was that good. Everything else was average. Corn bread was the best thing besides the salmon. Next for dessert they have a blueberry cake. The blueberries are grown right there in the woods. The cake had a nice layer of powdered sugar on top and wasn't too sweet. The blueberries were very good. The kids are able to roast marshmallows over an open fire. They loved that! Overall it was a nice place to stop the ambience was fantastic, the waterfall was beautiful but I don't know that I would run back here if I came back to this area. I feel like there are other options I would like to try first. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Outstanding!! If you want to have an awesome Alaska time, go here, food is solid, live music was great, bartender is straight out of central casting. read more

What a wonderful experience to have!!! It was such a peaceful meal with great scenery and nice food options. Live music, camp fires, little trail, and more! The buffet has a nice selection and honestly you can't beat this experience. A must for anyone visiting Juneau!!! read more

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Service was excellent and food was good. It's a little bit of a detractor to see that the location is not up in the mountains and instead in the city by a hospital but the area is very nice once you start exploring. Salmon was prepared two ways and served to your preference and it was an all you can eat buffet. Salmon are spawning right now so we saw plenty of salmon heading up the river which was very cool. I would do this again to wrap up my trip which is what my family and I did but I would caution against booking this as your only excursion if you are cruising. There's so much to see in Juneau. read more

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Food is great, I mean who doesn't love all you can eat? Service is extremely friendly and the views! It has Breathtaking scenery in the middle of a forrest and sounds from the stream offer the perfect ambiance. Live music for entertainment, campfire for marshmallows only thing missing is the graham crackers and chocolate for s'mores. Take a very short walk past the gift shop to view a gorgeous waterfall, look for salmon swimming upstream and to see an old water turbine for the 1800's. This place checks all the boxes! read more

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Did this as part of our cruise shore excursion and felt that it could have been improved. The setting is really neat, in the woods along a pretty stream. As a buffet guy, I also appreciated that it was all-you-can-eat. But the food itself was sub-par. It tasted low quality and the salmon was filled with so many bones that it was clear they weren't even trying. After eating, we walked back to the waterfall and saw a few spawning salmon. But we wouldn't come back to the disappointment in the food. read more

Gold Creek Salmon Bake - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska