Great place for live music and good times You have to try a duck fart We enjoyed our visit read more

I was really disappointed with my visit to Red Dog Saloon in Alaska. I had heard a lot about the place and expected a fun atmosphere with decent service, but my experience ended up being frustrating from start to finish. The restaurant was crowded and loud, which I understand can happen in a popular tourist spot, but the staff seemed completely overwhelmed and uninterested in helping customers. What bothered me most was the service from our waitress, Summer. In my experience, she came across as disrespectful and dismissive the entire time we were there. Simple questions about the menu felt like an inconvenience to her, and the attitude we received made the whole meal uncomfortable. We were rushed while ordering, had long waits for drinks and food, and when we tried to politely ask about the delay, the response felt rude instead of helpful. The food itself was average at best and definitely not worth the prices. Some items arrived lukewarm, and parts of our order were incorrect. By the time everything was fixed, the rest of the table had already finished eating. The atmosphere may appeal to tourists looking for the "old saloon" vibe, but customer service should still matter no matter how busy a place is. Overall, this was one of the least enjoyable dining experiences I've had in Alaska. Between the poor service, long waits, and disrespectful attitude we experienced from Summer, I wouldn't choose to come back or recommend it to others. I hope management takes customer concerns more seriously in the future because the location and concept have a lot of potential. read more

A group of us stopped into Red Dog Saloon during our cruise lay-over. Credit cards are accepted. A full bar and kitchen are available. Red Dog Saloon is small and packed so we had to wait to enter towards the later hours due to our party size of 7. We didn't eat during our stay but we did have a couple drinks. It was fun to look at all the business cards, patches, hats etc. covering every inch of the walls and ceiling. Floors of sawdust assist with the old-time gold rush days feel. Unfortunately, we only had about 45 minutes to experience Red Dog Saloon before heading back to our ship. Staff was friendly and energetic. read more

See all

The restaurant/Saloon was like a step out of the Alaska Gold Rush. Sawdust on the floor, live piano player/singer. Wyatt Earp's gun showcased above the bar. The gift shop was attached to the Saloon. They had a good selection of Red Dog attire and souvenirs. This is agreat place for tourists. read more

Red Dog Saloon - The outside of the Red Dog Saloon - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Had to stop here on our cruise. We got the famous duck fart shots! Not too bad actually! And I don't like shots! Then appetizers for the table. Pretty good. Nice vibe. Good service. read more

See all

Twenty five years later we finally made it back to the Red Dog! Sawdust still on the floor, great Alaskan paraphernalia on the walls and ceiling. DJ playing music and singing songs that were pretty much adult only and absolutely hilarious! Ordered the shrimp basket with chips and they were lightly breaded and fresh, not frozen. My with had the fish basket which consisted of lightly breaded cod and both were excellent. Our server was Monica who really took great care of us! We had to try the shots of Duck Farts which the Red Dog Saloon is famous for and they hit the spot! My IPA was stellar and my wife's Chardonnay was very good. If you're looking for an iconic bar to visit when in Juneau Alaska, this is the one to enjoy! read more

See all

The Red Dog Saloon is recommended by local tour guides, the line out the door, and the quirky interior. Good food at a reasonable price in downtown Juneau; we liked the salmon spread, shrimp basket, and reindeer sausages sandwich (unique flavor). Plenty to look at while you wait and fun live entertainment! read more

See all

Great iconic gold rush era bar in downtown Juneau Alaska. Saw dust on the floor, cute servers in period costumes, live music from an 88 year old gentleman. Strong drinks, good food, fair price. read more

See all

Such a cool spot to chill and have some beers! Fast and friendly service. Awesome music and very entertaining.

We were in Juneau for a few short hours and then we are headed to Japan. We walked here from the cruise ship based on a friends recommendation. When you arrive, they will direct you to a table from the front door (upstairs or downstairs). The floor is covered with about 3" of sawdust fyi (fun but you're not wearing high heels in here lol) We went upstairs and had the perfect vantage point of the entire bar. Our server, Jessica was quick to take our drink orders. The season is winding down so they were out of a few things. I ordered a house wine and DH ordered Alaskan Kolsch- both tasty. We ended up ordering 1/2 pizza with reindeer sausage - I mean, why not ? It was Detroit style with the toasty chewy crust and we really liked it. It was a nice snack. The place is total kitsch- everywhere. The entertainer sang songs from Rocky Horror picture show and then a country song and then Que se ra.. all over the place and told funny jokes in between. It's a fun place to spend a few hours and just laugh. Pricing wasn't too bad either. About $50 for 2 beers, 1 wine and the 1/2 pizza. read more

See all

In port and dropped in for lunch. It was packed but had a blast! The service was great, food was fine but the guy on the piano bar was so much fun. He had the place hopping! Definitely a must-go place if you are here. read more

Yes, it's very tourist heavy. Yes, the food is average and salty. And yes, it is perpetually crowded. But still worth a drink and checking out the unique features of a Wild West saloon! The sawdust covered floors, the taxidermy on the walls, and the swinging doors are all perfect nostalgic touches. And they even have a real pistol from Wyatt Earp hanging behind the bar! You will feel transported back to frontier times! The food is typical bar food with lots of salt and sauce. If you like it that way, great! But would avoid the pretzel with cheese sauce, it was bland. The drink menu looked good and they had plenty of beer choices. The service was friendly if not prompt, but it was packed with cruise ship visitors when we went. read more

See all

Bar is small so there was a line to get in and the whole time we were there, but line went by quick. There was live music which was ok. Tried the pretzels and the cheese, both were surprisingly tasty. The servers and bartenders were working hard to get drinks out fast, it was impressive to watch them, place was super busy. There is a souvenir shop next door. Would have been nice if they had dark draft (stout) options. read more

This is a really special saloon. It has sawdust on the floor, live music, and the staff wear old-time uniforms. They have a full bar and a large food menu. Be sure to try the Duck Fart Shot! It's one of their specialties. This is a really fun saloon! read more

This place is definitely the 'it' bar in Juneau. And with good reason. The servers are fun and there was live music on stage in the middle of the day. Everyone orders the duck fart shot here and it's not just because the name is funny (although it is hilarious). It is also very tasty. read more

See all

What a great Alaskan experience! Juneau the type that is difficult to describe. Good selection of local beers and fresh food. But what sets this apart is the atmosphere and entertainment! What great energy! Bring your sing-along voice and chime in - have a blast! read more

Red Dog Saloon - The bar bear! - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Holy cow this is a cool bar. The Duck Fart is a shot worth trying and the drinks are cheap. The servers are dressed in old fashion attire and they are quick. We had so much fun here. I wish this was back home. If it was we'd never leave. read more

Red Dog Saloon - Toast - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

See all

The RED Dog is a crowded, I er priced tourist trap, but you absolutely have to go there and experience it. The beers are large and cold, the food is good, like the giant pretzels with cheese, and the atmosphere is great read more

Red Dog Saloon - Red Dog upstairs - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

See all

At this time my review is solely about the side entrance. When coming in to Juneau on a cruise ship, I think it's safe to almost always expect this place to be crowded. I figured I'd give it a shot later in the afternoon, hoping being a solo may get me in a bit easier. As I walked through the saloon doors to a packed house, a gentlemen let me know if I was just there for the Duck Fart (which was of course my primary purpose for the visit!) that they had a "window" along the side of the building. When you exit the saloon doors and go around the corner, there's a tiny shop like area with merchandise and a bar area in which you can order shots. I finally got to try a Duck Fart, and for someone that is NOT a whiskey fan, I'd pop in every trip to snag one of those! The bartender was an older lady, super sweet and full of personality and stories. It was a fun quick stop! read more

See all

If you are allergic to saw dust, keep your paws out of this place. The saw dust is all over the floor. Max got a beer and I their famous Duck Fart drink. You are supposed to slam the shot back and say, "Quack, quack, toss that sh!t back!" I stirred mine and sipped it. I know, that's a disgrace. Our server who was dressed in saloon attire helped create an 1880's gold mining atmosphere. Once you hit the Time Machine swinging doors, you would think you were in an era where Yelp didn't exist. read more

See all

This is definitely a place you need to see while you're visiting! The bartenders, servers, and anyone who worked there were so nice and funny! The food was good but if you drink alcohol you gotta try the duck fart! The inside is covered in sawdust, I didn't mind but if you are allergic, be aware. Overall, the ambiance is super casual and fun. read more

Red Dog Saloon - Nacho's Beef And Chicken - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

See all

We had just spent the day exploring Juneau and were in need of a bite to eat. We passed by Red Dog earlier and it sparked my attention with its saloon style on the outside, so we decided to give it a try. I knew absolutely nothing about this place coming in and did not know how popular it was - This is a big spot for tourists but now I can 100% see why - It's charming as hell. As soon as you walk through the doors, you'll feel like you've enter the wild west. There are wood shavings all over the floor and old-timey decor everywhere... The theming is so spot on! To the left, you'll find a piano player adding even more to the ambiance. One of my Alaskan bucket list items was to try reindeer. I went for their reindeer hot dog and it was so good! (sorry rudolph) We loved Red Dog. It's a great place to check out while in town! read more

Red Dog Saloon - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

See all

This place was insanely crowded and we shockingly managed to find two seats in a back corner of the room. Thankfully we were close enough to the bar that when a couple people left the bartender moved us over there. He was super nice. Loved the random memorabilia everywhere; police badges, dollar bills, etc. we tried the legendary duck fart shots which were quite good. My husband decided to reenact Deadwood so that was weird but fun. He loved it so much he made us come back a second time read more

See all

The food is very good. You must not come here without trying the duck fart shot. A lot of times places have their trademark shot and it's a bunch of garbage... Might as well do a bar mat shot but in this case, it's delicious! 10 out of 10! The atmosphere is great, the music is good, the service - stellar! You can't come to Juneau without stopping in here. read more

The Red Dog Saloon ended up being my favorite of all the watering holes I visited in Alaska. It's one of those legendary spots where the atmosphere alone makes it worth the stop. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by sawdust-covered floors, quirky old-west décor, and a lively energy that feels both historic and fun. The walls are filled with memorabilia and stories, but of course the highlight is hearing the tale of Wyatt Earp's gun being left behind here, just one of the many touches that make the Red Dog a true Alaskan classic. We were lucky to catch some live music during our visit, which added even more to the experience. The service was friendly and efficient (thanks Nate), and we enjoyed sitting upstairs, looking down on the action below, it's a perfect perch to soak in the saloon's character. We also tried their signature house shot, the famous Duck Fart, which was surprisingly smooth and a must-try if you visit. Overall, the Red Dog Saloon delivered exactly what I was hoping for: a unique, historic, and downright fun bar experience that captures the spirit of Alaska. If you only hit one bar in Juneau, make it this one. read more

See all

Came in for the duck fart shot! The shot was a great dessert shot. The atmosphere was awesome, love the saloon style doors and the wood chips on the floor. Such a cool experience. Staff was really nice! read more

Red Dog Saloon - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

A great spot. Very organized, no free for all getting a table, they had someone at the door giving instruction where you were able to sit. Service was good. The music was excellent. We didn't eat but had a couple of cocktails, including Duck Fart Shots, highly recommend! Decor was cute, eclectic, appropriate. You know what I mean? read more

See all

Complete tourist trap. Yes the place is historical from the gold rush but that's it. You're packed in there like a can of sardines, it's loud so you can't hear the person you're with. There's about 5 inches of saw dust in the floor that cant be vey clean. And, The food and service are awful. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, but if you want to see an old time saloon, then go! read more

See all

We stopped here after walking around town a little for a bite to eat. The kitchen opens at 10, we were there early so we got drinks and hung out for a bit. The waitress made sure that we were taken care of and made sure to come back to us right before 10 to take our food order, it's seat yourself at a table or the bar Duck fart: kahula, baileys and crown royal , goes down really smooth, a must! No sipping no stirring no sharing quack quack knock that shit back Plastic silverware Avalanche burger was good It was juicy and cooked right and the barbecue sauce was really tasty. Comes with a side. The Petersburg pretzels were hot and soft and the beer cheese sauce was delicious The Iditarod dip was a delight to enjoy. It was tender brisket on a baguette that was toasted just enough to not take away from the tenderness of the bread and brisket. Comes with a side. Summer was our waitress who was really nice and attentive . All employees were dressed like saloon girls, and sawdust on the floor. It really brought the atmosphere of the saloon together. Will definitely stop here again next time we're in town! read more

See all

It's quite the tourist attraction- unsure if it's worth the wait in line. The food is fine and the drinks are fine. Service is friendly , but slow because it's so busy. They pack in as many people as they can so if you enjoy a crowded loud bar - then this may be the place for you! read more

See all

We enjoyed our visit to the Red Dog Saloon. We were seated quickly which was luckily. I loved the sawdust on the ground and the live music. We enjoyed the Duck Farts and learning the chant which our server taught us. It was a quick visit with no food ordered but it was a great experience. read more

See all

The food and service were great! Stopped here to get some food while in port in Juneau. It was my birthday and the server recommended the Duck Fart shot! It was tasty! It is a tourist trap, but well worth the trip! The entertainment is OK and I did like that the history is on the menu. If you are in port in Juneau and allergic to seafood, like me, stop in for a good burger and drinks! read more

Red Dog Saloon - Duck Fart - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

The restaurant offers a unique experience, transporting you back to an 18th-century saloon. Its interior captures the charm of a bygone era, making it well worth a visit for the atmosphere alone. As for the food--it was just okay. read more

See all

A fun and kitschy spot for tourists to enjoy some drinks and entertainment. They are a staple figure at this port and a 'must-do' for anyone that is visiting the area. From a floor covered in saw dust to the servers in period costumes, it's a unique place to also try out the 'duck fart' which is a well-known Alaska shot! It may sound odd, but I promise it is delicious!! They do have food on the menu, we didn't try anything, but the other tables did, and it looked on par for bar food. If we cruise back to Alaska and this is one of the ports I'd love to have the chance to take the hubs here to get the experience! Overall: A+ Fun, albeit, kitschy tourist spot that's a must try - and order the duck fart!! read more

See all

Western style saloon. Heard great reviews and wanted to check it out. Way bigger than I expected. Plenty of seating and a nice gift shop attached. Music playing and great conversation pieces on the walls. Menu have variety and reasonably priced. Seattle cider was my drink of choice and it did not disappoint. Staff friendly, place was crowded. Definitely a popular tourist spot. read more

See all

This place was recommended by a friend of mine. We were on an Alaska cruise and had a longer stay on port at Juneau. We left the kids at kids camp and had an evening exploration of the port. Walking through the saloon door was a cool- it made the vibe feel more authentic. It's a bit dark, crowded, as it is a touristy spot. Nontheless, I wanted to go in, have a drink, experience the environment, and just hang out. There is ALOT of stuff on the wall, I enjoyed seeing it all. We sat at the bar, the menu is a no frills type menu, with some humor in it. Overall, it was nice to experience it, be a tourist, and enjoy the scene. The service was fine. We didn't get any food, but like I said, I was here to enjoy the ambiance and have one drink. read more

The Rootbeer was delicious even though it was not alcohol. It was quite an experience with the entertainment. The pretzels were so yummy yum yum, made perfectly. read more

Red Dog Saloon - American Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

See all

I'm glad we were able to make it out to this saloon. Located in the heart of Juneau, this is a place where a lot of tourists go to get a feel of the old days in town. It seems upon walking in that there is a lot of history here! There was a musician on stage playing on his guitar and singing some country songs, which set the vibe for the saloon. People were singing along and having a blast. I ended up only ordering a seltzer here, but enjoyed the vibe of this place. read more

See all

I did not order any food but I wished I did because everything I saw coming from the kitchen looked and smelled amazing. I did get a duck fart shot and it was good. The service was Amazing. They were very nice, friendly, and attentive. They even shared some of the history of the saloon. The ambiance was great. They had live music and servers in costumes.. read more

See all

The Red Dog Saloon was the top rated tourist bar/restaurant in Juneau. Honestly, I was skeptical about how great it could be with it being a tourist attraction, but this was definitely my favorite stop while in port. We had to wait around 5-7 minutes at the door for our party of 2 to be seated at the bar, around 3pm. Once we were seated though, the bartender quickly greeted us and made our shots and beers. We had to try the Duck Fart shots, which were surprisingly delicious, and the house Red Dog Red ale, which was also great. Our entertainment was an 80 year old gentlemen on keys, singing hilarious, raunchy pub tunes. We ordered the smoked salmon dip to munch on which (as with all salmon products in Alaska) was delicious. Prices were not the cheapest, but still reasonable for a touristy spot at $8 shots, $8 beers, and $15 salmon dip. They have a well stocked gift shop as well with all kinds of Red Dog merch and a quick service bar outside with beer and shots. I can't recommend this spot enough. Worth stopping in for a drink or a quick bite! read more

See all