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    Salty Dawg Saloon

    4.1 (180 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Bloody Mary
    Scott G.

    TIP: Get $40-60 in cash (there is a Wells Fargo in town), Arrive at 4-5 PM when the fishing boat crews arrive, Bring a $1 bill, write something on it and pin it to the wall, If you like Bloody Mary's, get one or more. This is a MUST DRINK HERE in Homer AK. Every town in Alaska has one or more dive bars but this is the crown jewel of Alaska dive bars. heck it out.

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    Cindy M.

    Loved this hidden little gem. From the outside it looks like a run down tourist photo opportunity but when you open the door and go inside is where the fun begins. Nice little bar. Loved all of the money and pictures left on the walls. They even leave markers on the tables so that you can join in by leaving a momento. Highly recommend.

    Robert P.

    This old place is just a hoot. We were actually searching for an ATM machine and stumbled in here. We found the ATM and then had to stay and have a beer. This is must experience bar in this small hamlet.

    Sherry D.

    Cool vibe about the only game in town in September. Thought we would run into August AKA redhead or Atz Lee but nada.

    Elizabeth M.

    We made a day trip to Homer from Seward and this spot was mentioned a lot on Reddit so I thought we might as well check it out. Salty Dawg Saloon is truly an experience. It was rainy and cold outside so people had packed in to get some warmth. The establishment is cash only, but there's an ATM if you don't have any. It was busy but service was prompt and super friendly. As the kids would say, the vibes were immaculate.

    Kelsey C.

    This place is awesome and we just had to visit! Although it is small, it was packed for a Sunday.

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    Haley Y.

    Go to Salty Dawg Saloon, we had a really good time. The bartenders were really nice and super quick to make your drinks. Good vibes with locals and visitors alike

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    Jillian I.

    This. Place. Is. EPIC! Enjoying an Irish coffee with friends after a night of shenanigans and music. The soundtrack here is Pink Floyd, 70's and 80's rock. The bar mistress is my spirit animal and I just got the coolest Tshirt. Atmosphere is super chill and welcoming. Drinks are appropriately spiked and I will never forget the dollar bill aesthetic. 10/10 for service and ambiance.

    Love This Place!!!  (Just fyi Cash Only!)
    Myra S.

    Great ambience, Excellent staff, yummy drinks, all-in-all, an absolute must!! Just FYI, Cash Only!

    Christopher M.

    A must nostalgic stop when in Homer. Bring cash , that's all they take, grab a cold one and settle in. After awhile you will start to try and count the abundance of currency labeled and hung on every square inch of the place. If lucky you can sit outside or spot a recent catch being fileted. The bartender was busy but care of everyone! Enjoy

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    13 days ago

    The bartender Noriene was amazing. She is THE highlight of Homer. This is a must stop by on the Spit. Her version of Irish coffee is great!

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    I know it's a tourist trap but so friendly and lively there. Maureen was lovely. Would definitely go again.

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    A great local bar. Friendly staff with good service. I recommend this place if you want just a bar not food.

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    Fun dive bar. Cash only. Sign a dollar bill and become part of the history. The wearable souvenirs are excellent.

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    AJ's Old Town Steakhouse - Overcooked halibut

    AJ's Old Town Steakhouse

    4.2(297 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Excellent service, excellent bar, excellent server. I can't say anymore about it. If you look…read morearound the restaurant, you see a lot of diners wearing commercial fishing clothes, like I used to do as one of them for about six years. I know that's a great sign indicating the best that you possibly can if those folks come here for dinner. Service was impeccable, no wait and prompt delivery of our drinks than our meal my wife's pasta dish was also very excellent. We took leftovers home and enjoyed them twice!. The scallops were the best meal I had in Alaska this time after 16 days of traveling. I'd be really surprised if you went wrong at this venue, and I recommend it with all my heart and will do so to my best friends!

    I wanted to wait a while before I wrote this review. It was a bit cold in the building, would have…read morebeen nice to have a small fire. I went to the restaurant for Mother's Day . I ordered a pasta with white sauce and rock fish on top. My dinner came, the pasta was super spicy to the point where I could barely eat it. I asked my friend if his food was ok. He said it tasted a little weird. Asked me to taste my fish. My piece of fish was about 2 oz. and looked like it was an end piece or had freezer burn and they cut it off before cooking and serving. I tasted the fish, over seasoned and tasted like the freezer. I stopped eating that! That dish was $30. Dessert, usually don't- this time I ordered a Milton chocolate lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream. It was served frozen ( really!). $12 I got up and went to find our waiter. Came back and gave me another one, I can say if they didn't have a microwave they would be lost. Spent over $125. Won't go back anytime soon. I know Homer, has very good cooks. Y'all need to do better.

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    AJ's Old Town Steakhouse - The main parking off to the side facing the building.

    The main parking off to the side facing the building.

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    AJ's Old Town Steakhouse - The view across the street: Sunset from A.J's Steakhouse Homer Alaska.

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    The view across the street: Sunset from A.J's Steakhouse Homer Alaska.

    The Chart Room Restaurant - Alaskan Fish & Chips (halibut)

    The Chart Room Restaurant

    3.2(119 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I called in and left a message about reserving for dinner here sometime during mid day. Got a call…read moreback from Harrison(very fun and charming to talk to) little later, about how early we should get there to find a table, since he said they were booked out later in the evening. We got in about that time 5:30 or 6 ish and the place was quite empty. Obviously with all the construction outside, not a very pleasant looking place...the restaurant was also a bit dated and like I mentioned quite empty. However ee were seated at good table with a view of the lands end and also could watch the skillful bartender. We had Coconut prawns for appetizer and the prawns were huge with a great sauce but the coconut coating could have been better. Our kids had the mocktails of Honey Blossom and kenai colada and loved them both. My spurrita margarita was great and my husbands captains compass was also a very well made cocktail. For dinner we ordered the Alaskan fish & chips, Kachemak burger and Halibut Iliamana. The Iliamana had a nice crab dip sauce and the fish was perfectly cooked. Rice was a perfect company to it but the asparagus should have been trimmed, and hence wasnt very edible. Fish and chips were expectedly good. For dessert we shared the turtle cake and devoured it. Very good! Service was good enough.

    The only reason I didn't give it four stars is because it's a bit spendy but the view, food, and…read moredrinks were fabulous. The artichoke and crab dip was delicious. The Alaskan crab legs were very good. The only thing that would improve it is if the butter had a warmer to keep it warm. The house salad and beet salad were both quite good. ( the half salad is big enough) They were quite busy but the service was still good.

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    The Chart Room Restaurant - View from Restaurant

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    The Chart Room Restaurant - Halibut Iliamna(GF) and Scallop w/ bacon

    Halibut Iliamna(GF) and Scallop w/ bacon

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    Salty Dawg Saloon - divebars - Updated September 2026

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