best restaurant in girlwood :) (in order of…read morerecommendations) - clams - pork - bouillabaisse - shrimp and grits - scallops everything was incredible and Jody with a Y was the best server in the world

Spoonline Bistro will go down in history as the best restaurant in Girdwood, Alaska, and possibly…read morethe entire world. They should remain a staple in Girdwood and WILL remain a staple in our hearts. Jodie provided amazing service throughout the night to our group of 9. Thank you, Jodie. Jodie's charm and care was a highlight not just of the night, but of our entire time in Alaska. Thank you for a delightful evening with memories to cherish. Ps. -The espresso crème brûlée was the smoothest, most delicate dessert I've had in years. We ordered all the desserts they had and not a single one of them missed the mark. -"Must dine at Spoonline. PERIOD" -a memory to last a lifetime. THANK YOU JODIE AND TEAM. It is not often that you bring together a large group of foodies who delight in every single dish that is brought out. Spoonline is a place that satisfies all pallets and warms our bellies and hearts.

Very dive-bar but food is great! Went for breakfast and had the "breakfast of champions" which was…read morea couple eggs, toast, bacon, fried potatoes & 2 pancakes. Everything was cooked perfectly, and I especially liked the pancakes which were light fluffy and delicious. I do wish they'd added butter to the side of the pancakes however. The server was very nice and prompt. There is an espresso menu so maybe next time I would try something from there. They've also got a bar in there so if you feel like an adult beverage they've got you covered. I will be back for more of their pancakes in the future.

This is a cozy spot in downtown Girdwood that serves up wonderful breakfast and lunch…read more Wu Tang Bowl ($16) with Steak ($6) was fresh and awesome. Everyone else's food looked wonderful too. The staff are warm and welcoming.

My wife brought home a deep dish pizza. Veggie. Not my…read morefavorite. It was awefully good. But not as good as my last personal visit. We froze 1/2 of it to perk me up with a beer later while mowing in the summer heat.

Short version - Worst food and service in Alaska. Go somewhere in Girdwood…read more Long version - I went to dinner with my family (6 of us). I ordered the game burger and added an additional patty. The waitress (I think her name was Zoey) acknowledged this request. My burger came out first but was missing the extra patty. Shortly thereafter, the meals for 4 people in my party were served. They had forgotten my son's cheeseburger. I let the woman who dropped off our food that I was missing a patty and my son didn't get his cheeseburger. "Well it wasn't written on the ticket,"she said. "OK. But we ordered it." I replied. "Alright. We'll get those out shortly," she stated. Shortly?!?! Everyone the table finished their entire meals before my son's cheeseburger was served and he finished his meal before my extra patty was served. My young children were getting impatient and my wife took them outside to play. At this point the first patty was cold and I was left to eat my overcooked burger by myself. My father-in-law came back inside as I was finishing up my uninspired meal and asked our server if he could get a separate bill for he and his wife. "We don't split bills for parties of 6 or more people AND there's an automatic 20% gratuity . What a racket. The food sucked, the service was worse, and our server was automatically over tipped. Worst Father's Day dinner I have ever had. PS - I looked at their website when writing this review. It states that parties of 6 or more will have an automatic 15% gratuity. So the server is bad at her job AND a liar?

I filled up on the appetizers, they were so freaking good. The halibut bites were served piping hot…read moreand very tasty. Loved the pepper steak bites and the fried coconut salmon as well. I had the king crab as my entrée, served with clarified butter and lemon. (takes a deep breath)....this is the absolutely.... positively..... incredibly.... The best king crab I've ever had. I had high hopes for Alaskan King Crab....in Alaska, and it delivered. They scored the shell all the way down, so super easy to eat. Typically, knuckle meat in king crab is my least favorite....not here, it was my favorite part, sweet and tender without any hint of fishy or gamey taste. Service here was mostly very good. Very attentive and friendly, a couple of small miss steps, but accidental. I liked the atmosphere here, very unique and in my opinion Jimmy Buffett meets Cajun bayou mixed with Alaskan flair. That's the oddest combination ever, but it worked.

f you're anywhere near Double Musky Inn, skipping it would be a mistake. This place is legendary…read morefor a reason. Tucked away in Alyeska, it feels like a cozy, slightly wild cabin--but the food is next level. The menu leans Cajun, and everything comes out bold, rich, and unapologetically indulgent. The pepper steak is a standout--perfectly cooked, drenched in flavor, and honestly one of the best I've had. The salmon is a must--fresh, perfectly prepared, and easily one of the yummiest dishes on the menu. Portions are generous, so come hungry. The atmosphere is half the experience: eclectic, intimate, a little chaotic in the best way. It's not polished or trendy--and that's exactly why it works. It feels authentic, like a place that hasn't tried to change for anyone. They don't take reservations, so expect a wait--but it's absolutely worth it. Grab a drink, settle in, and lean into the experience. Alyeska has its share of great spots, but this is the one you remember.

We were boondocking locally, and it's Memorial Day, and there didn't appear to be anywhere open in…read moreGirdwood, so husband suggested that Alyeska Resort definitely would have some available options. We decided to go to Forte, I've lived in Anchorage 14 years, and never tried it. It's a beautiful, sophisticated dining room, the booths are gorgeous, and the colour scheme is classy. The silverware is heavyweight - to me that matters, because I am silently judging you on your cutlery. The heavier, the better. And there are fabric napkins, which is also a point in their favour. There are gigantic picture windows looking out over a little pond with ducks, and lots of gigantic firs. I imagine it's a spectacular winter view too. Anyway, it's breakfast time, we were presented with menus promptly, and our server also mentioned a breakfast buffet, which isn't shown on the menu. I told husband to go and inspect it, to see if it would meet my (stringent) standards. If it was a continental buffet I'd have gone for something from the menu, however, husband returned and pronounced that I'd be happy with the offerings. So we go and choose some items, there are little crustless quiche egg bites, sausage patties, reindeer sausage, scrambled egg, pancakes, home fries, however the bacon was empty. So those were the hot dishes. There was lox, and some cheese and cold meats. Obviously cereals, and oatmeal, fruits, salad, and bread items such as bagels, three types of bread to toast, waffles, donuts, croissants, bear claws and Danish. Really, quite a good selection. We both got coffee, some people might say that the coffee isn't quite hot enough, but for myself, I like to guzzle it down in one go, so the temperature was perfect for me. It was good coffee. The food was very good, it was just such a pleasant experience - beautiful sunny morning, perfect views, nice food, and our server was fun, and chatted with me, I did not feel at all like she wanted to rush and serve someone else, and believe me, I'm a talker. She was from Arkansas, and I didn't see her name, but excellent service. I definitely felt like I was in a upper class establishment, it was a most pleasurable experience, and I'd love to go back again.

We came here for breakfast and lunch and honestly, we're disappointed both times. It's relatively…read moreobvious that they take advantage of being the only sit down restaurant open for those mealtimes at Alyeska. For breakfast, we waited for a waiter to come to our table and bring us waters for almost 15 minutes after being seated. It was only then we were told there was a breakfast buffet, and the cost of it, which was mentioned nowhere on the breakfast menu we were provided when we were sat. The breakfast food itself was good, we all did the buffet and had no complaints. We had to repeatedly get up to get water containers, however, because our server was nowhere to be found. When we came for lunch the place was mostly empty. We needed a quick lunch, so four of us ordered the burger and one ordered the pesto gnocchi. Two of us ordered the burger with salad and two with fries. The pesto gnocchi was overcooked and hard to chew. When the burger came out, the waitress just said "they all have fries except one" with no explanation as to why - we then realized it's because they forgot to put in one of the burgers altogether. We were all done with our meals by the time his burger then came out. The only upside was the lovely (bartender?) whose name escaped me, who apologized for the mix up and comped a drink (and the burger) for the one who had to wait.

This place is one of our favorites in girdwood…read more Everything was exceptional. Steak cooked perfectly how I wanted. Cod with the skin still was over the top. Sweet cheeks was our favorite, halibut lettuce wrap. Super busy on NYE and the service was amazing for how busy it was. The exterior and interior are beautiful and definitely feels "homey" .

We had a mixed experience at Jack Sprat…read more Service timing was rough. It took over an hour from ordering to get our main dishes. About 1.5 hours from when we were seated. We did get the dip bread appetizer about 15 minutes after ordering which helped. Then we waited another full hour after finishing it before our food arrived. The food was inconsistent. The chow fun noodles were undercooked. More like al dente pasta which does not work for a Chinese dish. The burgers came with fries that were cold and hard. They did fix that quickly and brought fresh fries which were much better. The wagyu burger was the biggest disappointment. The meat tasted very gamey. That is not what you expect from wagyu which should be rich and buttery. I ended up trying to cover the taste with toppings just to eat it. Not enjoyable. Our child did enjoy her grass fed beef burger and had no complaints. The atmosphere is great. Live music adds a nice touch. We also liked the shop next door and the outdoor wood fire. We like this place and wanted it to be a great experience. The food and timing just missed the mark this time. Hoping they improve because the setting is really nice.

If you are in the area, The Bake Shop is a Must for Breakfast or Lunch…read more We had Pancakes, and the French Toast was Stupid Good. I left my Green Aussie Hat there; working on getting it shipped back home. Wonderful environment and excellent service.

Popped in my first day in town, but they were really busy, so I didn't wait…read more This is a BREAD bakery, not a pastry shop. FYI. They specialize is sourdough bread. They also offer coffee, tea, and lighter lunch fare like sandwiches. I tried to come back 3 different times, but they were always closed during their posted business hours. A business next door said they are having staffing issues, so you may get in or might not.

Two Trees is the bistro attached to the Alyeska Nordic Spa and is a nice place to stop in for a…read morebite to eat or something to drink during your spa day. They have a good selection of cocktails as well as nonalcoholic options. However, their food selection feels a bit limited. We had the hummus platter, which was absolutely delicious and I particularly enjoyed the roasted carrots. We also had the Brie grilled cheese, which was not my favorite - the flavors and amount of cheese felt unbalanced. The waitstaff were very kind but I felt the food came out a bit slowly, particularly relative to how many people were eating while we were there. Overall, a solid option to eat at during a spa day.

Service was a bit slow at first but when the servers did arrive, they were so kind and so sweet,…read morethe initial impression was quickly forgotten. The black cod soup was mild and hearty but my favorite was definitely the creme brulee. Would definitely recommend!