Gold Rush Bistro

I had the maple bacon cheeseburger and a shake from the specials board (I think it was a summer…read morebreeze). The shake was thick and, I was told, made with love (it was...I could tell) and if I have had a better burger than that maple bacon cheeseburger, I don't remember when. Service is fast and friendly. What's not to love?

I went in for some take out after fishing on 7/18. Staff was very nice they had seaing in a bus…read morebut i didn't stay to eat. The place is a small building open front with neat signs and stuff inside for standing room only. The kitchen looked nice and clean. I got the bacon cheeseburger and regular cheese burger. They both came with fries and wow they were pretty good burgers and fries. The bacon cheeseburger came with allot of bacon was soo good. The fries were really crunchy and well seasoned they were delicious!

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Seward Brewing

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0.0 mi

Fun brewery with good service on the main strip of town. We liked the guest tap of mango ciders…read moreoffered. I tried the burger - great fries, and the burger was solid but perhaps a bit overcooked. My wife had the vegan dish - the cauliflower had good flavor but the dish might have been a bit better with some added protein - perhaps chickpeas? Ambiance was nice - seemed like locals and tourists alike came to the brewery which was fun.

GF options were limited, but the sandwich & service were fabulous!…read more I'm a GF gal with a number of complex allergies. I used to be a cook, so I empathize with kitchens when trying to meet customer needs and I have become my own nightmare. Their menu has some twists on common coastal brewhouse food, and I could only safely eat one item on the menu. Despite a crazy dinner rush, our server was courteous and helpful to get me a safe meal (gf Smoked Moke Sando with a salad) - so this is for them & the cooks: THANK YOU! My Sandwich was so flavorful/seasoned/savory/fatty that I wept at the table lol. My boyfriend had an IPA and a Dad's pizza (needs a little more salt) and was very content. Service was fast despite the busy hour. Thanks y'all!

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The Highliner Restaurant

3.9(230 reviews)

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The service was amazing and our meal was top notch you absolutely could tell that the chefs really…read moretook pride in their work and in the food. Again amazing

We were walking in downtown Seward and needed a quick dinner before our bus came. Luckily we got a…read moretable here before a line formed -- the wait would have been 1 hour. We ordered clam chowder bowl, halibut tacos (starter) and cauliflower elotes (starter). They came out in reasonable time consider they had a full house. We were able to eat quickly and catch our bus. Clam chowder had a lot more potatoes than clams. I saw an older photo of the ceviche that seemed to have more food. I guess they changed the portion since that previous reviews posted. Cauliflower was a big portion size for a starter.

Bar/seating area

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Flamingo Lounge

4.4(193 reviews)

0.0 mi

Both times I was able to get seated right away at the bar for dinner. The first night I had the…read more"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.

I was told that this place had a new chef so the food was now "great!" Since I'm in town working…read moreand 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.

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Tidewater Taphouse

4.3(161 reviews)

1.4 mi

The staff was very friendly and efficient. We listened to great live music on Wednesday night. They…read morewere very accommodating for a tricky food allergy in the group. The black cod dish is AMAZING!!

My family and I were really impressed with Tidewater Taphouse! We stopped in between lunch and…read moredinner, so the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived. We were seated upstairs, which has a great view of the marina. Our server was handling the bar and all of the tables upstairs, and the place quickly filled up after we got there. Even with how busy he was, he was super attentive, gave us great recommendations, and we never had to wait for anything. The food was delicious and came out nice and hot. I had the chicken flatbread, my husband had the cheesesteak, and my daughter had the mac and cheese boat. We all loved our dishes! We had such a great experience and would definitely recommend Tidewater Taphouse if you're in Seward. You won't be disappointed!

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Seward restaurant with a view!

Salmon Bake Restaurant

3.9(283 reviews)

3.4 mi

CHANTAL. We got service from this lovely lady that was better than I have had in some very high…read moreend establishments. And I've been to plenty! She was an absolute delight, was attentive but not intrusive, helpful, so friendly--and the kind of friendly that seemed sincere, and not just part of the job. She heard my husband say it was his birthday and later on slipped me a note asking what dessert he would like and coordinated a birthday surprise without my even asking. She deserves a giant bonus or raise for sure, and her customer care was so incredible that if I lived in Seward I would attempt to lure her away to work for me!! The food was also good; the nicely salted baked potato skins, the great seasonings on the seafood, the prime rib was wonderful. My husband said the salmon was cooked really well and he loved the baked beans. For the price, the captains platter seemed a little scant - but it was cooked well. We will definitely be back to visit Chantal and eat some great food!!

Stopped by for dinner on 7/17 place is pretty cool looking. Had to wait 15mins to be seated it was…read morebusy. Place had plenty of seating and was pretty clean. The servers were really nice and excellent at their jobs! But the best part was the food wow! The seafood chowder was amazing had big chunks of sockeye salmon. The gulf captains platter was very delicious soo fresh had broiled salmon which was juicy and very delicious, Halibut chunks that were fried like fish and chips were cooked crispy and the fish was still juicy. And fried prawns that were crispy and juicy inside bery tasty it came with 2 home made sauces a cocktail sauce that tastes like fresh horseradish was used in it and a standard tarter sauce. It came with two sides we tried baked potato loaded with cheese and bacon and rice with butter both were cooked fo perfection. The cornbread was ok compared to rest of food. Last but not least was this massive chocolate cake it was amazing wish it came with milk, but was so big we took home half! If I'm back in Seward i will definitely come back!

Front of the restaurant

1lb market price Alaskan king crab

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Best salmon bake ever!!

Seasalt Alaskan Bar & Grill

3.3(186 reviews)

0.1 mi

We drove down to Seward for sightseeing and stopped in at 12:30 for lunch. The dining area is large…read moreand there is an adjacent patio deck gor outside dining. We chose inside. We were seated promptly and brought water and menus. The food is very high quality. My son had the Fire starter burger and I had the Alaskan Sami ( reindeer on Ciabatta roll). Topped off with their jalapeño coleslaw and side of fries. We split the crumble cake dessert ( this was so good it would be worth the drive down simply for it) My son uses a walker and requires ADA accommodations seven though this would normally receive a five star score from me, I score it a four because they have a chain and lock across the entry ramp requiring him to struggle with ducking under it.

Ups and downs... Service is beyond slow. Several tables got up to leave. It's not even that they…read moreare wildly understaffed... there were younger members of staff who wouldn't bring silverware or fill waters while the others were tending tables. There were 3 waitresses, no bartender, and the 3 younger ones that walked around who were supposed to be pouring waters, busing tables, etc. When the waitresses seemingly got tired of tables, they walked back and forth behind the bar without doing anything. It took us nearly an hour to receive our first round of drinks (only one was a mixed cocktail that required effort). Water came about 15 minutes after seating. At the peak, there were about 9 tables in action and three of them left. We had empty drinks nearly the entire time while the waitresses stood in the hall. For the food, the halibut fish and chips were really good and crispy. The halibut bites were awesome with a perfect touch of lemon and herbs. The cod fish and chips were really greasy. The reindeer meatloaf was dry but had a great flavor, so just add ketchup...

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Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar

4.8(25 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had a hard time finding a restaurant in town with reviews higher than a 4 star experience. And…read moreone that had availability for dinner. We came across this gem in desperation. While the menu wasn't updated on Yelp, we all found items that were spectacular. They had a smoked salmon deviled egg that wasn't on the menu. Our party ordered the seafood stew with salmon as the protein. I had the rhubarb ricotta toast, my husband had the arugula salad with chicken and my son had the Cesar salad with chicken. Fabulous! They have a full bar and made great cocktails. The restaurant was small and cozy with cool taxidermic animals to see in the lobby. The waiter was on point, so friendly and happy- there was nothing we would change.

I cam in by mistake thinking it was another restaurant. I decided to stay and I ordered the Kobe…read moreburger . It was good and the service was good. The restaurant is rather small but it is not crowded and the service is fast. The food came out promptly and made to order If you see a line everywhere else, stop by this restaurant. They have a rib eye, salmon, halibut, salads and other things.

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Bartender created cocktail

Alaska Seafood Grill

3.1(168 reviews)

1.2 mi

Had the 2-piece rockfish & chips, panko shrimp & chips, and chowder. The chowder was really good,…read moreand everything tasted good overall. I just felt the shrimp portion was a little small for the price. Service was okay. We sat inside, and the atmosphere wasn't quite our favorite, but the outdoor porch was really cute. Unfortunately, it was raining, so we couldn't enjoy it.

My family and I drove up to Seward for the day, and after visiting the aquarium we started looking…read morefor a place to grab lunch. My daughter spotted a small seafood restaurant tucked into a corner, so we decided to give it a try. I completely forgot to take photos of the food, but I ordered the halibut--and honestly, it was probably the best halibut I've ever had. Everything we tried was delicious. I noticed a lot of people coming in specifically for the seafood chowder, so I'm guessing that must be amazing too. The employees were friendly, the restaurant was clean, and they even had outdoor seating.

Back dining area, off to the left of where we placed our order at the counter.

Fish and chips - 3 piece salmon. Two panko fried and one grilled.

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Resurrection Roadhouse

3.2(133 reviews)

3.6 mi

The food was excellent for dinner and breakfast. The service was awesome and the ambiance was…read morespectacular!

We left Hostess was rude…read moreSat down and no one came to the table Cafeteria for families, not my family.

Dine with mountain and valley views

Halibut

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Resurrection Roadhouse bar with 16 beers on tap

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Sandra B.

0

3

0

3 years ago

Really good food here, they don't serve beers which was surprising for a bistro but after you get your food you'll forget all about that. The chowder is everything you want fresh homemade clam chowder to be, the honey bacon sweet potato fries are so delicious it's silly and the salad was nice and fresh. I had the waterfront salad which was excellent, my husband had the burger and we split an order of chowder and fries, he said the burger was one of the best he's ever had. Its a super cute little hole in the wall that you might miss, but inside it's bright and well furnished and the staff was so sweet! read more

Chris T.

27

19

5

3 years ago

This place is far and away one of the best restaurants in town. The incredible food that is turned out into its small dining room by the family that operates it is just outstanding. The service is quick, professional, and friendly and the chowder is better than any you'll eat in your life. From specialties like honey bacon fries and burgers that are actually worth the price, it's all just amazing. As a local I've eaten at every restaurant in town and this is the one I've never been disappointed in. If you're in town and don't try this place you'll be missing out on a hidden gem. read more

Sunny J.

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17

6

8 years ago

Good food, cute atmosphere, adequate servers. They have several items that have a twist to them: Parmesan garlic French fries instead of regular fries, or pancakes with nuts & berry syrup instead of regular pancakes. (Although they were very accommodating when I asked for plain pancakes- no nuts & berry syrup on the side, to taste test, but I made sure they had regular 'ol maple syrup too) read more

James P.

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1

0

3 years ago

Outstanding food and service, would highly recommend. Burgers are great, chowder is delicious, and the ambiance is really cute. Side note they don't serve alcohol here but the food is worth it! read more

T P.

1

9

0

6 years ago

Great food. Great service. Food was delicious. Restaurant was packed but one waitress kept up. Drinks always topped off. Order taken quickly and food delivered fast. read more

Navjot K.

45

34

0

10 years ago

Overall, it was a good experience. The chowder was super delicious, if you go here, definitely get the chowder!

Ashwini B.

1

16

0

2 years ago

Good seafood and good veggie options too. Friendly staff. We ate here twice on our trip.

Irene Z.

0

6

0

4 years ago

Service is good. Food is a Mehh mostly.

Gold Rush Bistro - seafood - Updated September 2026

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