A great place to get some souvenirs, a yummy coffee, snacks, etc. Had a super tasty gluten free…read moremuffin from here! Got useable, locally made gifts for friend's & family back home. Comfortable and clean inside. Friendly staff.

This place is like a mini-Whole Foods mixed with some touristy stuff mixed in. Mind you, this is…read moretouristy stuff that is actually thoughtful and that locals would want to buy! The 5-stars is mainly for being open year-round. Seward is a ghost town in the winter. It feels like 80% of business are closed, making it challenging and frustrating for Alaska residents to visit in the off-season. The main/only negative is that the prices are high, really high. Also, the anti-science rhetoric around GMO foods is a huge turnoff. We need more science in our food supply chain, not less. Fear mongering and food shaming (see also: "clean eating") by people of great privilege is not helpful to improving the outcomes of those that are less fortunate. GMO fresh veggies are about 1000X as healthy as non-GMO, organic, GF cookies. Not everyone can afford massively expensive organic/non-GMO/GF/etc products. And eating those is not necessary for good health for the vast majority of people.

LOVED the gelato here, especially the lavender cream and taro w/ cookies! However, both were gone…read morewhen I came back the next day :( Well, all the flavors they have are good, so just gives you a reason to try them all!

My friends and I came here for gelato after dinner. They let you try two flavors so I sampled the…read moretaro with cookies and the strawberry matcha. The smallest size, the baby bear, comes with two flavors so I went with those. I liked the strawberry matcha but the taro with cookies was really good and I probably should have just gotten that flavor. The shop has a bit of an old-timey candy store vibe with the black and white tile floor.

Delicious! And vegan options too. Lovely staff. High energy, but not rushed…read more Get there early, the tables fill fast!

What in the Michelin Star was THAT?!…read more There's something cooking in Seward, Alaska. Worth every minute of the wait. Who would've thought the best fried chicken in a seafood town would be absolutely unstoppable? And that chowder... it simply can't be matched.

I grabbed a seat at the busy bar and had a nice cocktail, and then a local porter. The bartender…read morewas prompt and friendly. After the buzz snuck in, I got the 6-piece "bucket of butt" since I don't have any friends to share the 10-piece with. Perfect texture and crispiness, with tartar and lemon. GF is an extra bonus. The slaw had a wonderful flavor, but it clearly was the prep cook's first time holding a knife. They just went after that poor cabbage like it had betrayed an ancient bloodline. Overall, incredible experience, but I was very disappointed that there were no flamingos anywhere to be found. I told the taxi driver that I was at "The Lounge" because of this oversight. I walked home. 5/5

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.

This place is a GEM, waiting for you to discover…read more After 10 days and nights of incredible meals on the Viking Venus. We decided that we wanted to have a nice lunch off of the ship. My wife and I both love Halibut and were looking to try some fresh caught, while our cruise ship was docked in Seward. We strolled up town a couple of blocks from the Alaskan Sea-life Center and saw that Gold Rush Bistro had some on their lunch menu and decided to stop in. Surprisingly there was no wait at 12:30 (lunch time) their smiling staff were happy to see us. We were greeted, seated and able to order very quickly. That being said, the place started to fill up pretty fast. As we waited, the lady that was sitting next to us when we sat down, had a god awful amount of perfume on, after a few minutes of choking, we politely as to be moved to another table and were happily accommodated, no hassle at all. I've had Halibut many times in the past, but none have been as delicious as the Garlic Halibut that they serve here. One word, OUTSTANDING!!! The decor inside was beautiful, with a homey wood vibe (see pics). Looking out the front window there was an amazing view of some of the surrounding Mountains. If you find yourself in Seward and are a little tired of the food on your cruise or just happen to be in town for another reason, I would highly recommend Gold Rush Bistro.

They are not closed, I just ate there on Saturday 6/20/26 and it was great!…read moreCozy, service was fast and friendly, place was busy but attentive & the food was delicious and came out fast. Great spot!

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!

I was hungry and it's my day off so I walked over to this spot. I was here last week but I'm I…read morejust checked in. LOL! Today I remembered to do all the things including take pictures of my food. I walked in and was seated immediately, I chose to sit at the bar because it's just easier and the chairs all have better cushion. After seeing another patron eating a burger i decided to order one too! Great choice. I had the jalapeño burger with bacon jam and man was it delicious. The burger was a perfect medium well, the brioche bun was perfectly toasted, the white cheddar cheese was the perfect complement to the slightly sweet bacon jam, the bacon was crispy, Smokey and not greasy. The only complaint was the slice of tomato that is out of season and tasteless. I mean it is Alaska after all. My seafood chowder which I paid an additional $4.00 for a cup was okay but whatever, the burger made up for it. All in all it was a great experience and delicious meal. Because it was the middle of the afternoon on a weekday, the place wasn't as packed and noisy as it can be sometimes. The ambiance was super relaxed today so I sat and ate inside. If you are ever in Seward, check this place out.

This place has bad vibes…read more Food is mediocre at best. With exception of the host, staff we dealt with were just plain weird. Ambiance is odd collection of cardboard boxes stacked in random corners, and bad artwork. Lots of great reviews though, starting to think Seward peeps have Stockholm Syndrome.