We were in Sitka, AK between Christmas and New Year's and this was one of the only sit down places…read moreopen. We had a couple substantial meals that were pretty decent. Loved the atmosphere. They are located upstairs so you get a bit of a view too. Service was stellar.

A group of us stopped into Mean Queen for lunch while exploring Sitka…read more Mean Queen offers a full bar. There is a pool table as well as mounted TVs for entertainment. Discover is an accepted form of payment. While looking over the menu, I sipped on a glass of Pinot Grigio for $9. My daughter had a Mean Queen Ice Tea for $7. Our table shared the Fried Cheese Curds for $11 and Ghosted Wings (qty 10) for $19. My daughter and I ordered an Oyster Shooter for $3.50 each. The mignonette was missing. We also ordered an Oyster Shooter for $8.50 which was served alongside a shot of tomato juice. We're from Washington and our oysters are served with pizazz. The oysters we received were lackluster and it didn't help that the mignonette was missing. I should have read the room better and ordered pizza like all the other patrons were doing. Service was disjointed. Overall, our stop into Mean Queen was quite disappointing.

Not sure if the food is good or not. We were very rudely and bizarrely, told to wait in the lounge,…read morefor a seat at the bar, which clearly had open seats. After being asked if we wanted to wait in the lounge...we quickly realized, we were talking to the hostess in the lounge, which was like the couches in between elevators at a hotel. She said 10 minutes after nearly 25 minutes, we just left. She could've just said they can't accommodate us...but this seems to be a theme here in Sitka, AK...see my review of Bayview Pub.

Superb bartender with the attitude every worker should have. Nice views. New menu and caring staff…read moremake all the difference in the world !

We stopped in after an excursion and had the halibut & fries. I had fried and my husband had…read moreblackened halibut.. it was AMAZING! Staff was super attentive and friendly also! Highly recommend!!

We came to Bayview Pub based on a recommendation from one of Royal Caribbeans staff. We surely…read morewere not disappointed either. My husband and I ordered the fish and chips to share and as you can see in the picture it was plenty for the two of us. The fish was halibut which is local to the area. You could tell it was fresh, well seasoned, and prepared nicely. The restaurant, located upstairs in a building not too far from the port bus stop, was busy though it looked like mostly tourists. Nonetheless, it was very tasty.

Spicy! The clam chowder had good flavor with the chorizo and bacon, but those were the dominant…read moreflavors in the *clam chowder*. I found 2 little clams in my 8 oz cup. More on the watery side, it was more like a soup than a thick, creamy chowder. Served with a slice of bread, it did hit the spot when the weather turned a bit chilly. At $11 for an 8 ounce container, this is pricy even for Alaska standards. My 8 oz cup and my niece's 16 oz bowl was almost $29 including tax!

About the best food you will find in Sitka…read more Wonderful ambience and quaint location, a small refined yet unassuming little hideaway near the docks. Ludvig's brings a touch of class and Mediterranean cuisine to the sleepy Alaskan town. Upon arriving the restaurant was only about half full, a counter style bar and traditional table seating downstairs and a nice enclosed upstairs area as well. My server greeted me and quickly brought me a coffee. She offered me drip or french press, I actually ended up trying both, with a noticeable increase in quality and flavor with the latter! The menu looks great, I was leaning toward the wonderful madame cristo but ended up going with a croissant Benedict after my servers suggestion, which may have been a mistake! The Benedict was reasonably tasty, the hollandaise was well prepared and tasty, but the eggs were definitely over cooked sadly, more soft boiled than poached. The potatoes on the side were very crispy, to the point I feel it was a mistake from sitting out, and lastly I found the croissant, which is traditionally a dainty thing to be massive and kind of too much to be honest. Overall I did like the dish, the thin sliced ham was delicious, but next time I'll definitely be having one cristo or another I should think. In conclusion I do recommend the place! There are precious few good restaurants in Sitka, and more to the point I was pleasantly surprised at the value as well. Come in and try!

During our summer cruise, when I saw they had a golf course at one of the stops, Sitka, I had to…read morebook us! Wasn't sure what to expect but it exceeded our expectations! I was able to reserve everything via email. Easy enough and the price was great for 4 to golf 9 holes with pick up from port and back. It was $120/person and was a great price compared to other excursions, and who doesn't want to say they went golfing in Alaska! Different from the norm and we loved it! Once we arrived in port, I received a call where to meet our driver. He was super friendly and a quick and easy drive to the course. It was only about 10-15 minutes away. As soon as we got there we walked into the clubhouse to check in and get our gear. The clubs and cart were clean and gently used. We're not pros so it worked for us! We started off with drinks before the range and then to our 9 holes. Range is standard, warmed up and off we went. Greens and Tee boxes are astroturf which I totally get with weather they get. But the views are amazing. Pictures don't do it justice, it's absolutely breathtaking!!! Some steep rides up hill but the golf carts made it! Half way through we were back at the clubhouse for a break and some tasty hot dogs and beer! Bathrooms were clean which is always a plus!! The staff was amazing! Back to the course and forgot which hole, I believe 4 or 5 and you're at the very top of the mountain driving your ball to the hole below. Absolutely amazing!! Definitely a fun experience you have to try to say you did!! The weather was perfect that day for us! Hope to visit again some day!!

Stopped in Sitka on a cruise and had a great time on the course. Friendly staff, good cocktails and…read morethe course had some of the most beautiful views.

Beautiful set up and great and friend people. Walking…read morearound and this is a fun spot for anyone to notice and taste some good crab from Alaska

Here again! Forgot to take pictures! We brought 4 other friends and family with us this time and…read moretold them all about Fisherman's Alley! Two of them aren't really seafood eaters but they tried both the bisque and the chowder and raved about both! Thank you Fisherman's Alley for showing them what real seafood soups/chowders taste like!

French Fries - 11/10 Dungeness Crab - 9/10…read moreKing Crab 8/10 Stopped here after researching places for Crab on an Alaskan Cruise and this place is now a must stop the next time we come back. Hands down the best fries anywhere on earth. I don't know what the secret is but they were insanely good. Hopefully the recipe stays the same! Dungeness was excellent and King was pretty good. Best crab in Sitka for me! Place was a little small inside but there was outdoor seating. Bathroom was also decent, could use a more sanitary way to open the door from the inside but that's a minor nitpick.

Stopped by Sitka Burger & Crab Shack and had a great experience overall. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. The Dungeness crab was excellent -- I liked it so much I ordered three rounds! My wife isn't a seafood fan and really enjoyed her burger, which says a lot. The fries were good too. The only downside was the onion rings. They came out cold and weren't very tasty, so I'd probably skip those next time. Other than that, definitely worth stopping by, especially for the crab.

The most incredible spot, we came here twice in a row and wanted to visit again for a third dinner,…read morebut they were closed for the day. Let me tell you something....... THE YUZU MISO COD!!! WOW! Easily one of the best things I've ever eaten. Cooked to actual perfection, the most delicate and soft flakes, infused with (not overly sweet) glaze. I'm like daydreaming just thinking about it. Every bite. I was floored. Even by the last few bites, I was still so impressed, it might as well have been the first. And that broccolini had phenomenal flavor/texture. Oh, and the savory butter board focaccia has ruined all other bread/butter for me. I fear I'll never be the same. On par with the food, Beak is community-driven, centering people, values, and quality, locally sourced ingredients. It was awesome to see where the main dishes were sourced from, right there on the menu (all Alaskan groups or local Sitka cooperatives!). My gosh, it makes a difference, and each bite is even more special. If you have a moment, I'd really encourage checking out their website and reading through the 'About' section. You'll fall even more head-over-heels in love with this place. Beak is the model for the future we need. Each staff member we interacted with was 10/10 stellar. They were beaming when talking about the owner/chef and how much they loved working there. Beak is gratuity-free (non-tipping), and any place that pays its staff a living wage gets extra points in my book! Any tips go to staff-selected charities/causes in the area. I'll argue with anyone: the pricing is awesome. Like.. actually take a second and think about it: - LOCAL ingredients.. that means great quality, AND you're supporting local communities (and they're *locally-run* ones too, I really can't emphasize this enough... **especially** if you're coming here as a tourist, you better be actively trying to find ways to support the community) - Gratuity-free/included in pricing!! - And, oh yeah, it's like the best bite of food I've had in my life. We don't even need to compare on relativity because Beak speaks for itself, but if you really want to go there -- live in any other coastal city, and you'll realize that it's a steal. Like it's actually bonkers. No one's doing this. I doubt anyone reads this far on a Yelp review, but even if I'm shouting into the void, it'll be in praise for Beak. Someone call the tire man, Chef Renee deserves her star!

So dang good, we came back again for lunch before heading to the airport. On the first go around,…read morewe had both White and Red King salmon, and both were exceptional. It was our first time for white king salmon for both of us. We split a massaged kale salad, and I have to say I am not the biggest fan of kale, but this "tasted like Christmas". Very enjoyable. As if that were not enough, and it normally would have been, it was also strongly suggested that we get a cup of the creamy house salmon chowder. That one was perfection. I would probably eat her once, if not twice, a week if I lived in Sitka. On the second time around, we brought a friend who also fell in love with the food and vibe. I tried the duck fat & huckleberry dessert. I love duck fat in general, so I expected it to be very good, and it was even better than that. I believe it was a version of Akutaq. They also served the version with vegetable fat. I deeply enjoyed mine. I will definitely come back here should I make it back to Sitka again.

Excellent food. Service was very efficient. You will likely need to find somewhere else to consume…read morethis delectable food, since the neighboring food truck owner wants to lay claim to the entire territory and posts more road signs saying "no outside food". For that reason alone, try Ashmo first. You won't be disappointed.

The food truck had moved from where I think it was originally. There was a sign pointing us to the…read moreright direction though. We actually copied someone else's order. Food was quick to be ready and delicious. Nothing fancy but you don't need fancy when you have great taste that doesn't matter. (We had black cod tips (extra cod tips)

During our port stop in Sitka, our tour guide recommended this spot and mentioned it's a favorite…read moreamong locals so I had to check it out. I ordered the ceviche and the chowder, and both were absolutely delicious. The line was a bit long, but totally worth the wait. There is seating inside the bar next door, which makes it easy to enjoy your meal comfortably. Definitely a great stop if you're visiting Sitka!

Fresh Fish is ok…read more Service was not as friendly or welcoming as others have commented and the flavors were lacking. On top of this, the price you pay for the amount of food you get is disappointing. I am aware Sitka is very expensive but what we paid here was about the same as what we pay for a meal at a sit down Sitka restaurant. Hubby had their halibut tacos, while I had their Black cod tips served on a bed of rice. They say these are "lunch" sized portions, but its more appetizer sized. No seating at all- you order from the food truck and take to your car. Doubt we will return...