Naturally with the name I had to come. SUCH a great experience. I came the last day of the season and Olivia herself was there. What a treat she is! I was trying to get some souvenirs and she told me a couple spots to check out and held my table while I went across the street! I wanted something fresh and local and they're a great place for that. It's her parents restaurant and her mom grows herbs that they use in dishes. Olivia travels a lot so it was serendipitous that I actually got to meet her! Seemed like a spot a lot of the locals hang at, felt very homey, Cheers type everyone knows your name place with delicious food! I did a Rojito, seafood pasta and a side of crostini. The drink was so refreshing! I remember her mom was involved with its creation and of course it's her fresh grown mint! The pasta had huge chunks of very tasty seafood! Outside of being here (AK) I probably wouldn't order something like that but I'm glad I did. The pasta was delicious and the seafood was fresh. The crostini's were so good too. I hear they have great desserts but we shared a fry bread earlier and there was just no room for more. I got a shirt bc I couldn't not. I truly loved it here. Such a chill, kind vibe. If ever in Skagway I'll be back. Thank you to Olivia and team for more than making me feel welcomed. read more

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This is a small place that puts a big smile on your face! Fast and prompt service. The menu items are prepared tastefully. I had the elk meatballs. The sauce was so good; this was served with mini toasted bread ovals with a rich full sauce. The whipped cream cheese on top was an extra bite of goodness. The service was fast and attentive. The crab legs were large and taste great with the lemon; melted butter was served ; however, I preferred the lemon. A great lunch place in Segway. read more

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I had a half order of the king crab legs which brought the price down to around $50 instead of the normal$100+ elsewhere in Alaska. Plenty big fresh and delicious nonetheless. Several other good looking dishes on the menu. This is a very cute restaurant attached to a historic old hotel with a garden outside. The service was quite helpful. read more

WOW!! I've done the Alaskan Cruise a few times now and came across this amazing hidden gem! Walk down the main road in Skagway ( It's like walking on a Wild, Wild West movie set from the late 1800's. ) the restaurant is located inside the stunning Skagway Heritage Inn. The King Crab was without a doubt the best I've had thus far! The customer service adds a delightful atmosphere, all the employees are extremely approachable, friendly and happy to answer any questions you might have. Most of the employees working are from out of state that love to spend their summers in these small towns for the Spring/Summer Alaska cruise season. They deserve the extra kindness and an extra tip goes a long ways for them. Our server was from Ballard, Washington (Seattle) and she definitely made our lunch/dinner experience very memorable. We HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend the King Crab legs, every part of the crab had a different fresh unforgettable flavor and that butter was something else!, can't wait to go back and visit again. The Inn is such a unique historical landmark, dating back to the late 1800's and still maintains many of its original features. (If you're trying to locate it, it's next to the Wells Fargo in town) read more

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Casual atmosphere...fast service. Fish and chips was a can't-miss lunch. Light breading rather than fried coating was fantastic. Fries were meh, but ketchup fixes anything! Local Alaskan beer rounded out a great lunch...! Brew-pub atmosphere was spot-on read more

OMG, where to begin. My family and I visited Skagway today and discovered the greatest restaurant possibly in the entire state! We weren't there for a typical meal, we did a culinary and Alaskan gardening class. These two things happen to be my all time favorite pass times. I learned so much from nearly every staff member I came into contact with. Their pastry chef taught us so much about bread making and the science behind it and was incredibly knowledgeable. The in house gardener (yes they have one of those!) grows ingredients on site to help supplement food costs and she taught us so much about how climate impacts the plants she grows. (Their rhubarb was gigantic) everything we ate was off the charts amazing! If I had to give a negative comment it would be that the manager seemed inconvenienced by the guests and made sure to tell us that we were keeping him from his busy day, but to be fair he said he isn't usually the one who gives guest presentations so I have to give him props for doing it even when he clearly had other things to do. DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE if you find yourself in Skagway, but get there early because space is limited. 11/10 Great job!!! read more

Came for a cruise science in kitchen class. Lots of fun info and science experiments with food and eating the delicious bread/ salmon spread, dessert you make yourself and a chaser at end with real 24k gold dust. Fun! The garden is beautiful and the menu looks amazing however my daughter wanted to go back to ship so I wish I could eat more there for lunch. Worth the walk here- has the best cell service compared to closer areas near the cruise ship terminal read more

Dropped off right at the garden entrance of this stunning little hotel and restaurant to find the most amazing little jewel of a dining experience! Beautiful interiors, super friendly waitstaff and wonderful warming food. Sat in this perfect little light filled nook with our party and got the best service!! We had the salmon dip, chowder, fish and chips and nothing was less than excellent. Kristin our server was fantastic, gave us tons of helpful recommendations and tips! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Coffee bar area - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

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Walked into a quieter, more out-of-the way place in Skagway for dinner, and loved it. We both had the Seafood Linguini and it was AMAZING. And the service was excellent as well. Skagway has a lot of restaurants that serve up the usual American cuisine, but if you're looking for a quiet, sit down meal, with fresh ingredients, come to Olivia's Bistro! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Seafood linguini - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Worth the walk all the way down to Broadway. First visit. Had the baked Alaska, specialty spritzer, and a local beer. Don't leave Skagway without having a baked Alaska at Olivia's. I recommend. read more

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This was just what we were looking for when we finished our tour. The Halibut Fish and chips were delicious and the Salad with the vinegret and grilled shrimp was fresh and crisp. The service from Kristen was cheerful and helpful. In fact the whole staff, mostly Seasonal Workers from other states were just wonderful to us. We would highly recommend this stop in Skagway! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Halibut Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

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Absolutely amazing culinary experience! The staff, service, food and ambiance was unique and incredible. Zoe was an outstanding server and a joy. read more

Smoked salmon chowder is delicious and the King Crab was even better! Service was great, prompt and attentive without being smothering. Highly recommend Olivia's! Super cute place! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Smoked salmon chowder and King Crab - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Great service and great food. The restaurant itself is so nice a cozy. We enjoyed everything about our stop here! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Elk meatballs - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Great service and good food. The largely halibut based menu had something for everyone. The front room was sunny and warm on a cold day. Our server had great information about the town's history. Ohh coffee was great too! read more

We loved the ambiance and the service...but the real winner was the halibut...probably the best I have ever had..Cute gardens to sit in...I highly recommend! read more

Wonderful place to eat following an on shore excursion. Short wait was totally worth it and the food was impeccable. Service was great. Ambience is a bit noisy but that's most places these days. totally recommend this place. read more

We took the "Kitchen Science Alaska" course here while on a cruise. Both my traveling companion and I thought it was a highlight of the trip. Five stars!!! The food was delicious, the inn was beautiful, and the information was excellent! We loved hearing stories about life in Skagway!!! I hope I can return soon. This was the thing I talked about most from the trip, along with seeing whales! read more

Get there early if you want King Crab pr thw halibut chowder. We missed out but had salmon spread and halibut fish and chips. Possibly the best fish and chips I've ever had! Not greasy at all, good flavor and homemade tartar. Highly recommend! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Booth by the window - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

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Best, most innovative restaurant in Skagway. I've eaten at every restaurant in Skagway, most several times. This place is the best - hands down. The pecan crusted halibut and the elk (both only available after 5pm) are the stars of the menu. The best appetizers are the "bread & spread" the shrimp and the crab cakes. The salads are excellent - the veggies are from their garden on the patio. Try the rhubarb bread pudding. The only thing I've had here which I wasn't particularly keen on was the fish and chips. It wasn't bad, but it isn't in the same league as the rest of the menu. Service is good, but often quite stressed. The restaurant is understaffed. Everyone in Skagway is hiring, and there simply aren't enough seasonal workers to fill all the positions. Consequently, many businesses are cutting hours. read more

We stopped at Olivia's after our tour guide recommended it and it didn't disappoint. We got the salmon burger and the fish and chips. Everything was amazingly fresh and flavorful. They use halibut for their fish and chips, it was my first time having halibut, and it was nice and flaky. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable when we asked questions. I highly recommend here as a stop if you're ever in the area. read more

The food was great and the owners/ Olivia herself were wonderful. I had issue with the rest of the staff that we interacted with. While we were waiting to be seated, a server came outside to answer her phone and yell at her own mother for disrupting her while she was at work. How about not keeping your phone on you while at work? It only went downhill from there. I was a member of a large party. We booked and ordered in advance and they were aware that we were coming. We were given a tour of the garden, but there was no other plan for us before seating except that we were instructed to order drinks from the bar. Several member of my party were scolded from being in the way by the server that yelled at her mother. After that point, I had a trauma response reaction any time I had to interact with her. She was so bossy with the kitchen staff that no one corrected her when she told the kitchen staff that everyone ordered salads, which they did not. She kept huffing and sighing any time she approached the open kitchen expediting area, which was right next to my table. The other expediter acted extremely put out that we were there. I heard him demanding to be paid for the extra salads that weren't ordered. He said that our group made his week for coming, but his tone and demeanor indicated differently. It was overall a very unenjoyable experience. I will likely not eat there again. It was overpriced for the menu selection that we were given and the way we were treated by staff. It was a traumatic experience. read more

It's a nice spot. The food was homemade. I had the homemade halibut soup which I enjoyed - good flavor. I also had the salmon burger and the patty was super fresh. All in all I'd say worth the visit when in Skagway! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Don't usually do reviews but sometimes you just have to. We stopped by and had lunch in their garden today and it was fantastic! They were so welcoming and the spot is a little oasis of calm on another busy busy Skagway tourism day. They welcomed us and our little puppy outside and our server Kristin was just lovely. Food came faster than a McDonalds but was So good. Ceviche and Smoked burger were amazing as were the custom spritzers flavored fresh from their garden. If the hotel as one half as good as the restaurant you will have made a good choice! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Puppy approved. - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Food is fantastic, simple, well executed, with a little twist. We ordered the Halibut sandwich, Bison Reuben sandwich, and the Alaskan House Halibut Chowder. Halibut was lightly breaded, thick, and fresh. The corned bison brisket is prepared on site and is a "must try". Same with the House Chowder. The restaurant is a bit tight but has a bed and breakfast, small Inn feel. Cozy and appropriate. Service is very friendly and down to earth. Ask for recommendations or specials. The potato chips also tasted like they were made on site and were crispy and well seasoned. If your in Skagway, I recommend you stop by and try at least two new dish, you will not regret it. read more

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Great little bistro in Skagway!!! If your looking for a quick hardy sandwich/lunch this is definitely the place to come. Nestled near the end of Broadway you will find this Historical building made into an Inn / restaurant/ Bistro. The plates are very large and worth every penny. I had the reindeer Ruben, it was two large reindeer sausages halved and smother with Swiss cheese and pickled cabbage... wow was it delicious!!! The wife had the Meatloaf sandwich. It was made with beef and bison I believe, topped with Swiss cheese and green tomato relish that was to die for!! Great place to rest and get a bite!!! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Reindeer Ruben... wow... very good and enough to split between two people if you like - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

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Olivia's Nice old style restaurant with Mexican, Seafood and Pasta. Very nice quaint restaurant with good quality food and service. Halibut Pasta was very tasty, nice pasta and fresh halibut and a wonderful sauce Halibut Puff Pastry was a specialty item and original dish. Definitely a good taste of Skagway. read more

Olivia's Bistro - Halibut Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

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On the ground floor of the Inn was a wonderful Bistro. After grabbing a quick shower after hiking the trail, my wife and I explore the town a bit only to come back here for a meal. Small town, quick walk, and the fish and chips sounded really good. I saw it on the way out and I just kept thinking about it. Happy to report that it was as delicious as I hoped for. The fish were well seasoned and battered to a crispy flaky goodness. The fries were also rough cut with the skins still on some and I enjoyed the rustic take. I look forward to coming back again and trying other things on our next trip to Skagway. read more

Olivia's Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

O.M.G. Best food I have had in months! Perfectly cooked with a great layering of flavors and textures. The salmon & tomato salad was great - nice topping on the salmon. We also tried the hapibut escobiche, which was a wonderful mix of buttery fish and tart pickled veg. Save room for dessert. Mason was a great host. Awesome! Makes up for all the lousy food on the cruise ship! read more

Olivia's Bistro - Blueberry tart with Lemon creme - what's left! - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

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Cool little place. Like being in someone's house. Friendly staff. I can only go on what we had, which was the chowder. It was very good.

We stopped in on our port day in Skagway and highly recommend. We got the garden flatbread and the salmon chowder to split and both were phenomenal. It had been one of our favorite meals in port thus far on our Alaskan cruise. They have their own garden and many of the veggies are garden to table! The restaurant is attached to the Skagway Inn and has a nice ambiance that is not touristy like many of the other places on Broadway in town. The servers were friendly and there was not a long wait for a table. Highly recommend walking to the end of Broadway and checking out this restaurant! read more

Get the Halibut if i didn't say this before get the Halibut was so good I thought about ordering seconds. Very friendly staff that care about your dining experience. Very cool place to eat, great view read more

We came on an 8 hour stop on our ship. This team was hustling! I cannot say enough about their kindness and patience with an onslaught of customers. Not only was the food delicious and elevated but the front of house was genuine and helpful. They were short staff and people stepped up to a challenge and did great. On her first day, our server, Celeste, killed it! I don't review.. ever.. except.. I felt called this time around. I hope you take the time to check this place out. It was great! read more

Oh my gosh am I glad we ran into this little place. It is at the end of the street/downtown strip so make sure you walk a little farther! It wasnt busy when we got there thankfully! They had limited ingredients so the earlier you have lunch/dinner the better. While we were finishing our dessert (home made bread pudding...SO YUMMY!!) they were talking about beingout of the salmon, which is what I had for lunch. My husband had the fish and chips with home made tartar sauce. You should definitely check this place out while visiting! They have a bar and also some rooms to stay in upstairs. **Side note -- Post office next door. ** read more

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Eight of us arrived for an early dinner thinking we would avoid the evening rush and relieve added pressure on the kitchen and servers. Dinner was OK at best. Nice dining, fair service. But it did (perhaps understandably for a table of 8) take a while for our meal to arrive. If you look with discerning eyes, you could find a smaller than spoon size morsel of fish in the halibut pasta. Perhaps there was chopped halibut in the sauce, but difficult to discern as well. I would rather pay a little more and add some substance to the meal. The pasta was slightly undercooked and cold. However, the sauce had an excellent seasoned (not fishy) flavor. One of our party, an executive chef, stated that the seafood chowder was refrigerator cold and could not be eaten. That said, most everything was bursting with flavor. With added substance, served hot and timely...Olivia's has the potential to provide a fine dining experience. Perhaps our experience is a one-off or perhaps is of little concern given no need to build a loyal following among transient tourist clientele in Skagway. With only a little added attention to preparation and service, Olivia's has the potential to deliver a WOW experience. read more

Olivia's Bistro - Olivia's Alaskan Bistro Halibut Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Delicious food and great service. I had the burger and salad - wonderful! I eat gluten free so had no bun on the burger.

Vegan options are slim in Alaska, so what a thrill when we found a restaurant with a few clearly marked vegan options at Olivia's. The food wasn't the most amazing food we've ever had but it was still great! Even more, the staff was interested in our recommendations on what vegan dessert options they could offer since they currently do not have anything on the menu. read more

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We enjoyed our dinner at the bistro. We had the pizza and halibut pouf. The meal was tasty and filling. Service was great!

Edited to clarify: this review had been saved as a draft in its completion but should be dated July of 2016. Since most of the reviews for this restaurant are positive, I'm going to assume I just visited Olivia's on an off day. My experience here was very disappointing. My husband and I got in rather quickly. Once we were seated, we were given water and took a few minutes to browse the menu. We placed our order-- Alaskan tacos and a salmon puff pastry-- and our waiter took off and disappeared behind the bar for a while (I use the term "disappeared" lightly as we were seated directly across from the bar). We sat for about half an hour before food was brought to us. Our poor waiter was sweet and I could tell he was embarrassed as he told us "there was a mix up in the kitchen" (i.e. my salmon puff pastry somehow came out as fish and chips) and that the mistake would be complimentary. Husband wolfed down the tacos and we shared the fish and chips, thinking the puff pastry would be out any time. Long story short, my husband wound up having to leave with our baby as another 30 minutes passed and my entree (and our waiter) were no where to be seen. I waited for the sheer curiosity of what this thing would taste like if it took this long to make. All in all, I waited 1:15 minutes for an undercooked puff pastry, some salad, and a cup of halibut soup. The soup was good, I will say that. My water was only refilled one time during the wait, after I flagged the waiter down to refill it. read more

The bad then the good. The bloody Mary was fine, nothing special, but the limp, skinny asparagus added was gross. If you don't have a nice garnish then don't use a garnish. But the salmon puffy pastry and greens were totally yum. The fish chowder was pretty good. I'd definitely go back for the salmon puff pastry. read more