Food is very OK but the service is excellent. My stuffed peppers were undercooked. The mashed potatoes were literally that - a mashed potato. read more

Great stop if you're in or around Denali National Park. We didn't know what to expect when we first stopped here because we weren't sure what Eastern European food entailed, so we were a bit surprised that they specialize in crepes. The Serbian-style crepes somewhat resemble a burrito and aren't at all like French-style crepes. I had the veggie crepe, which was delicious and surprisingly filling. The spices, crispiness, and sauce were on point. They do also serve the more familiar French-style crepes for brunch. My friend ordered one and really enjoyed it! The service was fantastic. Our waitress was really friendly and told us about some of her favorite hikes in and around the park. We also asked some questions about the beer selection, and she was knowledgeable and gave us solid recommendations. Maybe it's in part because it was the beginning of summer, but everyone, including the owner (I think) who was talking to people at another table, seemed really nice! They have both indoor and covered outdoor seating. Parking was relatively plentiful, and there are plenty of little shops to check out before/after if you're so inclined. The restaurant can be easy to miss when you're on the road, but once you've pulled off into the parking lot area, it's not too difficult to find between other restaurants/stores. I would come back! read more

Moose-AKa's - Veggie crepe - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

AMAZING FOOD AND EVENE BETTER SERVICE!! Best place to come if you're visiting Denali. The staff went above and beyond and the food was fabulous! Probably going to come back tomorrow read more

If you are at Denali and you don't stop here it's your loss. The food is mostly likely the best in Denali. Service is superb and the decor of spoons and pictures from Serbia is amazing. Yelp won't allow my 10 star rating. Thanks to Chef Michael for sharing your wonderful creations with us. read more

Moose-AKa's - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

Our friend Valerie Bowser found out Moose-AKa's was open and strongly encouraged us to make this our last dinner in Healy. This was the best dining experience of our entire Alaska trip! The food was unbelievably delicious. Every single bite was a complete sensory experience. Zac and Caroline took exceptional care of us. It felt like we were part of their family. Thank you! We will be back! There are only deserts because we were so excited to taste our food! read more

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Wanted something different when vacationing in Denali. Decided to try Moose AKA's and SO GLAD we did. Two of us shared the appetizer sampler, cabbage rolls and Grandmother's chocolate cake. We liked them all! Our server Gary explained the menu very well. Service was good all around. Water glasses refilled promptly. Everyone had a smile. Rare these days. I highly recommend you give Moose AKA's a try. read more

The service here was truly exceptional; everyone wanted to help us. We couldn't eat a dinner, so we just ordered a mezze platter and a salad, and everything was great. We'd love to go back, and maybe we will some day, but we live thousands of miles away. read more

Good food that matched its great service & hospitality! We ordered a the Turkish coffee for a wrap-up to our meal and it was AMAZING! Okay so this might sound bad, but the majority of the food we had in our vacation in Alaska was a bit bland. This place actually uses salt & seasonings, thankfully and does it well! This was our first try of Serbian food and we were a bit hesitant but we were glad we took the risk! The palette wasn't too unfamiliar and it came across as good home cooking. The ambience was pretty chill. They were family-friendly and very hospitable. read more

Moose-AKa's - just clean plates - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

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We were greeted by owner/chef Michael who took time to give us the full rundown on an amazing menu. The staff, Gary, Paulina, Peter, and Maja were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food was fantastic, probably the best meal we ate in Alaska. What a gem! read more

Moose-AKa's - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

Perhaps the most unique and unexpected experience of any restaurant we have ever visited. What I liked... - incredible service that was knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly - owner engagement, in the kitchen and in the dining room - beautifully decorated, in the dining room and even the bathroom! - food was quick, and unbelievably delicious What I would consider changing.... - the process to try to get information via phone or online, or to discuss reservations vs calling ahead is awkward and harder than it needs to be Bottom line, this place lives up to the hype. Figure out a way to make it part of your trip. read more

Hidden gem in denali national park. Very close to mckinley and grande denali lodges z Make a reservation- email them using their website and they will confirm your reservation. Super easy to do and guarantees you dont have to wait. Great options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Fantastic quality food in the middle of a national park. We ordered all of this for two people and were stuffed. Sangria to share - really good Appetizer sampler - excellent and must do Veggie crepe( savory flash fried) - really good option for vegetarians Beef, bacon , potato soup( comes with the pan fried bread for dipping) Special dessert to share- must have. The service is above and beyond. These folks are so hardworking, check on you often and you are never left waiting for food/ service/ water refills. Even the chef came out to check on tables. A must visit for your denali vacation. read more

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The atmosphere is soooo great and the food is a 16.7/17 you must try the sampler plater and the main course out soo good also the service is some of the best with detailed and correct description of the food are server was Greg or Garry and he was so good it was like he was presenting a show during each interaction which was great with the detailed description and his suggestions to do in the area and the history of the restaurant were great love this place must go. Soo good. read more

Fantastic food and top notch service! We've never had Serbian food before, so glad we decided to stop by. We didn't make reservations but got lucky and were seated right away but were told that that rarely happened, so do make reservations if you plan on coming here, which you should! The interior is really cute and cozy and makes you feel welcome. We got the house sangria and the Turkish coffee to start our meal. Absolutely loved the coffee, it came with a sweet walnut treat to balance the bitterness in the coffee and was a delightful accompaniment. Sangria was tasty as well. For entree, we ordered the chicken crepe and stuffed peppers, both so flavorful and spiced perfectly. The peppers is vegan but the staff brought us a side of mashed potatoes and a creamy sauce after confirming that I was vegetarian and ok with dairy and they complemented the rice so well. The sweet banana crepe looked so good but we were stuffed so decided to skip that but there's always a next time for that. Must visit if you are in Denali ! read more

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Pay no attention to any rating on this restaurant below 5! This is an Alaskan GEM! It's tucked away in Denali and it's wonderful! We started with the Meza Platter of Heaven. It's all delicious and the 3 condiments are great too. I had Sarma - cabbage rolls they have a great stuffing. It's a recommend! No SO had the Moussaka- layered mouth-watering beef, bacon and spices. My SO sister had the Meat stuffed red pepper. Another slap right out of the park of wonderful creative food. In a nutshell, try it, you'll like it. What a great restaurant! read more

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I'm disappointed in myself for not finding this place sooner! Who knew you could get Serbian food in Alaska? Even more so, in Denali? I don't quite know what Serbian food is, even after eating here, but I can tell you this: it is damn good. Lots of stuff revolves around crepes, but even if you ain't into crepes, I guarantee you can find something tasty here. The service is attentive and friendly, probably the best I've had in Alaska. The ambiance is romantic and cozy. Now I'm sad they won't be open all winter :( read more

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Serbian food in Denali? Moussaka at Moose-aka's? Came here for a last dinner at "grizzly gulch", Alaska. Dirt parking lot full of mud and muddy puddles on a perfectly clear day at Denali National Park. Welcomed with open arms by the hostess, asking where we were from, and how long we would stay -kind of like meeting an old friend again. All tables outside filled, and took the last four chair table, with penis, I mean pennies glued to the table! Ceiling with upside down umbrellas and red rugs tacked to the ceiling. Must be quite a task dusting those things near the ceiling! Ordered the $17 Moussaka, the $6 chicken rice soup, and the wife ordered the $22 Vienna Schnitzel. Service is leisurely, at least 20 minutes. The chicken rice soup seems to contain no rice and no chicken. Wife takes a first sip, and immediately passes on more -way too salty! I gulp it down like it is my last meal, with shreds of meat and rice on the very bottom. The moussaka is 90% layered baked potato with 5% egg on the top. Last 5% is bacon, onion, ground beef, when I was expecting 1/3 potato, 1/3 beef, and 1/3 bacon onion and egg. Taste good, but where's the beef? I was expecting something layed and baked like lasagna. The schnitzel is pork tenderloin pounded thin, lightly battered, breaded and fried. Served with garlic buttered mashed potatoes and asparagus. The schnitzel is different from the Jager schnitzel that comes covered with a mushroom gravy. They have a beef broth for dipping the schnitzel, but it lacks the flavor of the mushroom gravy. We had the $6 Serbian style special cotton style cheesecake, with strawberries, bananas in a whipped cream with caramel. The fruit was fresh, but rest of the dish tasted like a bowl of whipped cream. Could not taste the cheesecake. Not enough fruit, although the presentation was excellent. Asking for the bill, I was told everything was on the house for the rest of the night, as long as I was willing to do dishes, so laughed the waitress! read more

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What a wonderful restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation or you might not get a table when you want it. The ambience is something that will take you to a different place. The service is great and the hostess is gracious. The food is amazing! I had the Turkish coffee which was served in a very traditional style. The meal size is pretty decent - if you're in a group, you might want to consider sharing so that you can sample more goodness! You won't go wrong with anything you order on the menu. Bon appetite... read more

We visited this restaurant before our backpacking trip in Denali, and I can't express how awesome this place is! We had never tried any food like this before so we just decided to go in and see. They were very busy but were able to seat us in 15 minutes, and surprisingly they only had *one* server working and one cook. I've been to many places where the service was so slow and they had 5+ people working. This was the opposite! The environment in there was excellent; with the music, decor, and cleanliness being top notch. This is the place for everyone, wether you're on a romantic date or just out with friends. It's family friendly too! Now, onto the food! The "sarma" is different from anything I've ever had, but it was surprisingly great! I recommend this if you want to try something new. Their signature dish "moussaka" is the best entree here, if you can get a slice! It takes *hours* to cook and it runs out fast so get there early if you want some. Ok, next, the crepes! They have French and Eastern European style, and though the eastern style is not your typical crepe.. it's wonderful! The meat and calzone ones are good for a main dish, while the cheesecake and apple ones are better for dessert! (Also the Turkish coffee is a big must try) I can't stress enough how kind and attentive the servers are here. You never have to ask for a refill, they are already on it! They even offered to send some of my hot tea home with me in a to-go cup! If I could rate a 6/5, I would. Go here if you're in Denali, you won't be disappointed! (We came back 3 times during our stay ) read more

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I've never had Siberian cuisine and this place is wonderful! I love the decorations in the restaurant as it made you feel like you were traveling in a different country. They provide community service as all the staff will check on you periodically, instead of one waiter. I ordered their meze platter, which is their appetizer sampler platter with Mekice, Schnitzel Fingers, Crepadilla, and Russian Salad, which we replaced with regular salad. For entree, I got Pilici Pilav. We also ordered their beef soup for the day. I have to say I'm not a huge fan of the soup as I'm not used to the puree texture but still savory and delicious. I love their fry bread with the red pepper spread and sour cream combo. The schnitzel fingers were wonderful as they taste like chicken tenders but with pork and no gamy at all. The Pilici Pilav was amazing as the vegetables were well blended with the rice and the chicken breast was grilled perfectly as well as chopped to bite size so easy to eat. Highly recommend coming to this restaurant if you're visiting Denali National Park! read more

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Paulina, Nikki, Gary, and Maja were wonderful. Best service I have ever had. So friendly. We got five Meals and they were all so good. We got five dishes and the non vegans liked the schnitzel the most. Great interesting environment. I have never had Serbian food but it was so good. They stopped by multiple times to chat and ask how we were. read more

We were not expecting Serbian fare when coming to Denali, but Moose-AKa's did NOT disappoint! The service - on top of their game! Waters were filled, imported drinks explained beautifully, and authentic dishes described accurately and to the fullest extent. The food - excellent! We started with the meze platter so that we could sample many flavors. The olivier salad was fabulous and a great lightness when pair with the schnitzel fingers. For entrees - I had the moussaka - delightful! Full of flavor with a great texture. My husband had the Sarma (stuffed cabbage) and thoroughly enjoyed the meat mixture. Our dining companion had the Kardjordjeva Schnitzel - YUM! I was lucky to get to try a taste! All of this was paired with Serbian wines and beers which made for a perfectly completed meal. Very minimal wait times and great atmosphere. I highly recommend. read more

All 3 courses were amazing! We had the sampler, moussaka, chicken pilaf, and special dessert. All were fabulous and made us rethink how we can enjoy this restaurant on the regular. But alas, we live in the lower 48. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The staff were very attentive and did not rush you out the door. This place really is a gem in the Denali food landscape. read more

Absolutely 5+ star!! Excellent restaurant in downtown Denali right by the National Park. Perfect food with exceptional service! Such a surprise to find an incredible Serbian restaurant in such a small city. We loved everything here! read more

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Great place! Food was even better than I expected and I had had a few Serbian friends that had hyped it up. The appetizer variety plate was a great start. The Sarma was awesome. Tasted like a dish my Polish grandmother used to make but even better! The service and staff were really great too. We went early so it wasn't too crowded but the place filled up by 7:30 so you may want to go early. Whatever u do, don't miss this place on your visit to Denali. read more

THE MUST GO RESTSURANT IN DENALI! The food is so good, and the service was excellent. Love everything about this restaurant! read more

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When we walked into this restaurant we new it was going to be unique and special. The ambiance is amazing. The chef came to our table and explained many choices on the menu. You could tell just how passionate he was about his food. The food was superior as the flavors were deliciously prepared. Even though we were full from our dinner we had to order dessert because they sounded incredible. This restaurant did not disappoint in any way. A must when you are in Denali! read more

Moose-AKa's - Serbian Cheesecake - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

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We walked in for an early dinner last night and we were seated within minutes. The restaurant does get busy though as it is one of the best food choices in the area. The food and service is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The vibe is warm and inviting and the restaurant has a cozy feel with a great ambiance. Great to dine out with friends or a date. MooseAKa's is an excellent choice if you're in the Denali Park area. Highly recommend it. read more

Moose-AKa's - Stuffed Red Pepper - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

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We came on Tuesday after Labor Day 2024 at about 6:45 and there was a 45 minutes wait. We came back at 7:15 and the table is ready. We ordered the Sharma with Jorba soup of the day and the chicken pilaf with salad, and the grandmother's chocolate cake, and a Turkish coffee and a lemonade and a Vienna schnitzel and the chicken pilaf ( both with additional soup of the day for $6 each ) and the platter. We added an Apple crepe at the end a the food is so delicious. read more

Do not miss this while in Denali. World class dining experience. Paulina took such good care of us but she was also an amazing guide through our Eastern European dining experience. She didn't just explain the dishes. Paulina taught us about the decor and culture. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

A must stop in Denali!!! This restaurant was delicious at every course. It's cuisine was simultaneously new and exciting to us (we'd never eaten Serbian food before) but also familiar and comforting-- the moussaka is exactly the hearty and comforting meal you want after a day of adventure. The wait staff was extremely attentive and friendly - taking time to explain the menu items and make recommendations for unfamiliar dishes. And though we aren't vegan/vegetarian, it seemed like they were very friendly and accommodating with their menu. We ordered the Mezze platter (delicious!), moussaka, sangria and grandmother's chocolate cake and would recommend all of them! read more

Very unique cuisine we were pleasantly surprised to find in Denali! The staff, the food, the vibe.. everything was perfection. We got the pork schnitzel, the pilaf, the appetizer platter, and the cabbage rolls. Everything was bomb. read more

Wow! This place was excellent, and so different than so many places up here - all in a good way. The only big comment is that almost all the entries are heavy meat dishes, as well as hearty amounts. However we did not try the one vegetable option, so it probably is also good. We started with a very fresh salad very like a Greek salad, full of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes with feta cheese. It was plenty enough for us to share one salad. I had the stuffed red pepper, full of ground beef, with savory spices (not spicy, just flavorful). That was drizzled with another orange sauce, tasty, but I don't know what was in it. My wife had a chicken dish was also delicious, and enough to save more for tomorrow. I tried their local wine, and they were helpful with recommendations, and mine were spot on, and perfect. We did not try their deserts, though we saw their chocolate cake with very interesting ingredients, but it looked enough for 4 people. The service was excellent. They were attentive all the way. My only complaint would be the noise level. I am hard of hearing, and the restaurant was full even early in the evening, and it is noisy. I would be very happy to return should we return to the Denali area. I loved this restaurant! read more

The hostess was very attentive and letting you know how much longer. The wait staff had good recommendations. The food took a bit to get to the table and was a tiny bit salty for my taste, granted I don't use salt that much. The portion was good , I had the stuffed bell pepper and it was tasty. We ordered the fried bread and we both loved the red dip the came with it. It was a great experience and would like to try more of their food read more

Moose-AKa's was our favorite meal while in Denali! Be sure to call at least a day in advance for a reservation. When we arrived at 7:45 pm, we were promptly seated and greeted by the hostess and also by our server, Zac. You would have never known that they are understaffed. Zac was an amazing, passionate, and energetic server. He always made sure our drinks were full and we were enjoying our food. He even took the time to ask where we were visiting from and also shared a little bit about his background. We really enjoyed talking with him. The atmosphere of the restaurant exudes culture and style. They were also playing great music (Gipsy Kings)! For dinner, I really enjoyed the moussaka. It was hearty and tasty. I would recommend the red sangria - (The white sangria was much to sweet for my taste). We split a banana Nutella crepe for dessert - the perfect end to an excellent meal. Be sure to check out Moose-AKa's and don't forget to call for a reservation! read more

Moose-AKa's - Hearty meal! - Mediterranean Near Me - Denali, Alaska

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Beautiful atmosphere where you feel like you've just been transported to Europe. Some dishes were great, others were average. The stuffed cabbage and chicken pilaf were disappointing. The schnitzels were amazing. Very small portions of mashed potatoes to go with the schnitzels which seems rather odd to skimp on. read more

This was my first time trying Serbian food and I'm so glad the concierge at our hotel recommended this place! I ordered the moussaka, and my friend ordered a vegan dish, and we shared the bread as an appetizer and the cheesecake at the end. Everything was absolutely delicious from start to finish. The atmosphere of the restaurant was exciting and unique, and there was a short line when we first arrived (about 5min before they opened), but they were very accommodating and friendly. The servers were very helpful, especially for those who had never tried Serbian food before! read more

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Great friendly service. Got the rice pilaf and mezze platter which was delicious. However the portion sizes are small and bit expensive. Overall a good find and right next to the National park read more

Came here last night with no real expectations and an empty stomach and was blown out of the water. All of the servers we interacted with were thorough, informative, and friendly. The decor was so detailed and thoughtful, giving us lots to look at while we waited. And the food did not disappoint, hot and fresh and richly flavored. I am quite ignorant to the phenomenon of rice pilaf, but the plate I ordered here was interesting and delicious. Very impressed with this place, and a must-try if you're coming to Denali. read more

The food was delish. Service great. Would definitely go again when in Denali. Saw this place mentioned in a couple itineraries on Denali. read more

If I had to pick the "best restaurant in Alaska" this would be it. We dined there on July 3, 2021. Even though that was almost 2 years ago, I'm going back and writing about it because it was that good ... really, that good. Make sure to have a reservation well in advance. We almost didn't get to dine there! read more