The food is good but the portions are a tad on the small side for the price. The service is just ok. My waitress seemed like she wasn't having it. I asked her which she preferred between 2 items and instead of giving me her opinion, she told me we're going with the 1st one because I said it 1st. She also seemed annoyed when she came to give me the hot sauce I asked for. The other server was cleaning the table next to me and asked me if I wanted the hot sauce before she put it away. I actually thought my server was going to grab it from that table to give to me, thought that'd be more efficient, but I guess she needed to walk away and do other things 1st before bringing me hot sauce. -C. F. S.: the gravy is good! One of the better ones I've had in quite a bit. The chicken fried steak was crunchy even though it was drenched in sauce. Delicious! I'm surprised that a bread item (was really hoping for a biscuit) didn't come with this dish for being almost $30. - Cajun salmon Benedict: delicious! I thought the salmon was overcooked but it was perfect! Hollandaise sauce was delicious. Not sure how it's Cajun though. The marinated tomatoes were tasty too! I would eat them on their own! Yum! read more

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It's a locals spot, which I love! When you enter you can go left into the restaurant or go right past the pool table and enter the bar area (this is my vibe)! I had the Philly wrap, which was amazingly tasty! I also had the meatball sub, this was also amazing! All of the bartenders were so friendly and really made me feel welcome each time I entered. Definitely a solid choice! read more

Popped in here during our visit to Fairbanks based off of other reviews we saw and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was chill, our server was patient, and the food....was seriously fantastic. It is one thing to have food that looks good, but when it tastes even better than it looks - that's huge! I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was the best I've ever had. Perfectly flavored and just enough spice. The honey cornbread on the side was the perfect compliment. I didn't think I'd be able to finish the entire meal but I made it happen because it was that good. My friend ordered the Dunker sandwich and it was equally delicious. The au jus was perfectly flavored and the consistency was spot on. I actually ate her leftovers for dinner, and if the leftovers were delicious, you can only imagine how it was freshly served. Very happy we came in and highly recommend! read more

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Went for a nice long walk and ended up at Saltys for breakfast. I walked in and the hostess/bartender said since there's only one do you want to sit in the bar? It's more fun in there. And she was right!! I can't believe I didn't get her name, but she had a great attitude. She was attentive and she played great music. The experience was delightful and made my whole day!! read more

The food was SO GOOD. Every single item was exceptional. Had an omlette. The staff was lovely. Cute and clean. read more

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Great friendly staff large menu with lots of options quick walk from our hotel. Cute eclectic decor inside!! Stopped by while in Fairbanks looking for a quick breakfast. We loved the chicken and waffles it had a hearty amount of crispy juicy chicken. And home fries. They were fabulous, nice and crispy. We also tried the blackened salmon Benedict. This was the show stopper. Love to try regional food and this salmon came close to my expectations. We had the grapefruit and Pima colada mimosas! Yummy! My favorite was a surprise side dish. I tried the marinated tomatoes and fell in love!!! Give them a try when you visit Fairbanks! read more

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I visited the bar and was happy to find a true gem dive. It's old but clean and super interesting in the bar. It's warm and friendly in the bar area. The bartender was really fun and just the right balance of pleasant and sassy. She shared a couple sample beers with me to help me choose and I found a great beer to go with my sweet chili salmon dinner. The food was excellent. There's a fabulous list of fun food on the menu and you can't make a wrong choice. Get into Salty's and have a great local dining and drinking experience. read more

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Everything was fantastic!! The service was top notch and the food was eye rolling to the back of your head good!! We went for breakfast and I had cheesy grits with crab cake Benedict! Amazing! Hubby had an extraordinary California Omlet! I meant to take photos but forgot. I should show our just about licked clean plates! read more

Salty's on Second - Food so yummy we licked the plate clean! - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Food was great, slow to get it. Waitress was more about talking to other employees vs service the few customers there was. Bartender make a great margarita. Thanks to the guy who changed the television to hockey. The rap on the speakers was a little much. The bar was very cold, had to to wear our coats while eating. Sad, the other times here was awesome. To top this off, 3 sandwiches and 1 magarita, $83 read more

Our Uber driver and the hotel front desk told us if we wanted to eat to head over to this restaurant. Since it was winter and freezing outside we were glad they had floor wall heaters. We went to eat breakfast and didn't have to wait to be seated. They were a bit busy but we ordered a veggie omelet, house potatoes, and a side of sourdough bread. The omelet was delicious especially with the grilled onions. read more

Salty's on Second - It's cold JAN2025 - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Came in for lunch because other restaurants we tried were closed for the July 4th weekend. Sat at a high top in the bar because there were several folks waiting for tables in the dining room. Yes it took awhile for our order to be taken but the poor gal working the bar kept checking with us and was doing the best she could. HB said the BLT was "okay" but the onion rings were the best he'd ever had! I had the buffalo cauliflower salad NY style; it came with lots of fresh salad greens, bleu cheese crumbles and nice spicy buffalo style cauliflower. read more

Salty's on Second - BLT with the Carolyn Wallace (half fries, half onion rings: brilliant!) and buffalo cauliflower salad NY style. - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

The food is good The bad...the coffee is like warm...two different times I have mentioned it and the waitress wants to argue read more

Stopped in here twice during our trip to Fairbanks. We had 10 total in our group at two tables. The waitress we had both nights was great dealing with a large group. Food came out quickly. It's bar food at the end of the day so do not expect a five star steakhouse but this is also why it was featured on DDD. The suggested chicken park sub was great. Good selection of local beer options as well. read more

Tuna melt tasted old, the onion rings were battered too thick almost appeared like a donut and was not edible because too much dough. The chicken wings had no meat and very thick buffalo sauce, the Philly steak wrap was decent. Would not recommend eating here. read more

I really want to give them more than 2 stars, but the service was so subpar I just can't. Four of us stopped in for a late lunch after flying into town. I was a tad worried because of reviews, but thought we would try it anyway. I especially like to support women owned businesses. It took a bit to get a hostess to seat us. Then I tried to ask the hostess a couple questions about the menu because our server hadn't came around, but she said she knew nothing about the menu because she was a hostess. I then asked her if she would send our server in. It took over 10 minutes for server to come to our table after being sat down. We sat in the back room instead of the bar which had more people in it, so maybe we would have had better service if we had sat in there. We ordered the garlic cheese curds, the pork belly tacos, and the chicken strips. All to share family style. The cheese curds were very greasy, but had good flavor. We really enjoyed the pork bell tacos and would order those again. Their homemade guacamole that came on the side was great. The chicken strips and fries were standard and solid. When our server brought our food she only brought tableware and napkins for two people even though we had four. She never came back, so I had to steal some from the server area by the hostess stand. We ran out of water and couldn't find the server for our check. I wish I could say that the service is an anomaly, but reading other reviews, it seems to be an issue. I hope they can get that sorted out, because it would be a pretty good place. read more

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Best bloody mary's, and the perfect chip to dip ratio on the buffalo chicken dip (which was also amazing).

Great food, Beverly and the rest of the staff were the best in Fairbanks. Everyone felt welcomed and the interaction with the employees and patrons was awesome. read more

In Fairbanks for a day - had a chance to see a DDD spot - breakfast time so .... Chicken fried steak it was ! Expected a nice portion and the description from the menu made it sound like they could deliver. As someone who tries chicken fried steak at various locations around the country, I must say theirs ranked in the lower 50% of the meals I've had. Steak itself was decent, but not great, and the hash brown proportion was very underwhelming and prepared in a unique way that I did not care for. The gravy itself was also good but not great. I left a feeling it was an OK meal, but at the Alaska price of $24 for a mediocre breakfast, I was disappointed. read more

Very upfront that the kitchen was slammed. Regardless, my food came out so quick. The bartender was quick and efficient. My fried chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and tasted great. Everything was hot and fresh. Beer tasted great. Really couldn't ask for more during a busy Friday lunch rush. read more

Salty's on Second - Deep fried chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

We stopped here on our first night in Fairbanks. We ordered the artichoke and spinach dip which had more cream cheese than anything else. I ordered the fish and chips and it was flavorless. $35 for dry flavorless fish was a big letdown. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and couldn't take but a few bites because it was so oily. It didn't look appetizing at all. Overall, I wouldn't recommend. The food is overpriced and not good at all. I'll have to find someplace else to eat while here in Fairbanks. read more

We walked through the breeze and cold to have dinner at Salty's. It was funny because when we came in the other night very late from the airport the taxi driver described this restaurant as an Italian restaurant. It was very good, but it is definitely not what I consider Italian. I had a very tasty chicken pot pie. I was a little sad that they ran out of soup before we got there because I was hoping to enjoy a delicious cup of their tasty soup. I would recommend that chicken pot pie to anybody that is caught up between a few different meals that they're trying to select on the menu. All in all, this is a great place I would come back here again. read more

Drinks are always spot on! This is a local favorite and has been on food network a few times! My fav is the BLT- it's on a house made hoagie the bread is to die for! They use the bread for their avocado toast and a few other dishes and their croutons. A lot is made from scratch here and it shows. Locally owned by two baddies. Covid has been difficult for so many restaurants Saltys does their best and has retained cooks for years! My hubs loves the Phillie wrap I've tried to make it at home several times but it's impossible to replicate. Fresh salads and house made dressings. Breakfast is the best in town their holly is amazing and I don't usually like eggs Benny! Large portions, locally owned and women owned! Oooh also if you want some real halibut get the fish n chips it's bomb and most places have switched to cod (gross) read more

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Waitress was very, very friendly. We waited for ten minutes for a table on a Saturday at 1pm in early September. So not bad at all. There's an outdoor eating area on the second floor, it was closed the day I went as it was overcast, drizzly and chilly, but looked lovely for outdoor dining in good weather. The indoor decor is interesting and cozy. There's a dining room, both upstairs and down, the outdoor deck, a pool table and a bar, all in their own little areas of the space so it's nice to explore the entire space. I haven't been to another place like this in Fairbanks in terms of the interesting and fun indoor space. Would also be a cozy retreat when it's dark and cold outside. We chose to try to of the dishes recommended by Diners, Drive Ins and Dives (DDD) when they came here: the meatball sub which looked soooo delicious on DDD with home made meatballs finished under the broiler with cheese on top, the bread, meatballs and sauce all home made. And we also got the chicken pot pie. Bloody Mary was excellent! They put a little salt on the rim which I love. Very flavorful, mildly spicy but not overwhelming spice. Pot pie was yummy. Very yummy crust. The broth was not cream based so was lighter than many pot pies. The meatball sandwich is worth the hype! Huge, delicious, flavorful! You will find it challenging to figure out how to not into this galemouth, but that's a good problem to have :) the onion wings were also delicious! Highly recommended! read more

Salty's on Second - Chicken pot pie - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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They had me at shrimp and grits. I tried to go on the previous Monday as everything said it was open, but it was not. Thats the only reason for one less star. The food. The menu was nice and varied, but I came for one thing! I was not disappointed. I got it without the sausage and with extra grits. The sauce was very good and it was all cooked to perfection. I would have like me more cheese in the grits, but it was still really tasty and I had left overs for breakfast. Don't miss the blueberry beer on tap because it is so good I ended up grabbing a six pack at a store to stash in my check-in bag for home. Nice staff and laid back atmosphere! read more

Busy spot! We stopped in around 1pm on a Sat. It was approximately 30 min wait for a party of four but it didn't end up taking that long. We were seated upstairs. They had a patio area outside that looked to be closed for the season, but both areas were cool spots! Open, we'll lit, airy. We ordered a couple drinks while perusing the menu. Apparently the restaurant was on Diners, Driveins, and Dives. My kind of place - an easy, casual vibe. I was undecided on food. I was leaning toward the Chicken Pot Pie (DD&D recommended) but our server said it wasn't her fav. Why did this steer me away? We all have diff tastes. Ugh. Anyway, ordered the pork belly tacos. It was filling, good potions. Not my fav. Darn it. A friend had the pastrami sandwich and kept raving. She said it was the best she's had. She really spoke very highly of it. Hubs had the Reuben. Great portions, very tasty. The Cobb salad was fresh & filling. My OG Bloody was tasty. I would recommend it for brunching! Cute spot! Very busy on the weekend! read more

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Service | Chicken & Waffles | Chill Service - we had high-quality service. We went on a Thursday at 1 pm. It was about half full. We had three different servers come to us. All were very hospitable and helpful. We asked them questions about the menu, and all their recommendations were spot on. Chicken & Waffles - I had the Chicken and Waffles. The ratio was 3/4 (chicken/waffle), which was pretty good. The waffle was pretty standard, and the chicken was slightly seasoned. It was a filling dish - so bring your appetite. Chill - Overall, the vibe of the restaurant is pretty chill. It's a great spot to catch up with friends, get a meal with some quiet, or host a large group of colleagues. Their menu is massive - so it accommodates all types of events. Why not 5 stars? - overall food quality to price ratio doesn't match. I understand food in Alaska is more expensive, but at the same time - it this establishment doesn't have a superior food/price ratio. Pro Tip - They have alcoholic hot drinks - so it is a great spot if you want a little "extra" in your coffee. Pro Tip - They had a lot of parking - which is rare given the area it is in downtown. read more

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We were finishing a 10 day land and sea cruise of the Inside Passage of Alaska. The final stop was Fairbanks. It is potentially a "once in a lifetime" trip and once we were committed (deposits paid, etc) it occurred to me that without traveling experience, the next best opportunity for information was Guy Fieri and his Triple D travels (Diners, Drive Ins and Dives). Salty's caught my attention. Especially since we had a free afternoon for waiting for our flight home. We caught a shuttle into downtown Fairbanks, visited the Welcome Center and walked around, picking up even more souvenirs. We located Salty's very easily, to the west of the Welcome Center. When we walked in the sign said to wait to be seated. The server asked if we wanted dining room seating or the bar. If you want to go to the bar you can seat yourself, at least o Tuesday afternoon. The only "complaint" was that it was a Tuesday afternoon and I am sure they were staffed for a regular Tuesday, but we were part of 10 shuttle busses that arrived Monday night from Princess tours. We were on the early side but it was filling up. The server did an excellent job handling the crowd. Several of whom were Triple D fans, by the way. My wife ordered a BLT. I ordered the Reuben, with onion rings. From the show, I remembered that Salty's makes its Reubens with pastrami, which they cook and slice in-house. Using pastrami, the seasoning of the meat is similar to a regular corned beef Reuben, but milder and juicier. They also make their own onion rings, which resemble a beer battered ring (in appearance, it doesn't have beer) and when you eat them they are like eating an onion fritter. Amazing. My wife's BLT was also delicious, with very crisp bacon which she preferred. She had the fry-onion ring mix as a side. I tasted a couple of her fries and they were excellent. We were both stuffed from the meals. We only asked for water to drink. Traveling is very dehydrating for us. Both sandwich plates were $16.50, So $33 for both which seemed amazing for incredibly delicious food that was filling. read more

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Delicious baked meatball sub and fun bartenders! Busy bar/restaurant for late lunch ima fun atmosphere. Try the Agave Gold from Denali Brewing--on tap. Nice place--I'd go here again if I didn't live 3,000 miles away. read more

Salty's on Second - BakedMeatball sub as sampled on Diners drive ins and dives! Yum! - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Prices are really high here. Place is cute but very expensive. $18 cheeseburger with no side. Fries are $7 additional. Service is pretty good for busy place with limited help in Alaska. Food was pretty good but not sure worth the price. Reasonable prices would make for a good place. read more

Not bad little dive restaurant. Service was good. Food was decent. Recommend supporting local businesses

Great service, great food, great people! It was close to downtown and across the parking lot from my hotel!

We stopped here while in Fairbanks as it was within walking distance of our place. Great vibe here. Sat in bar area. The server was helpful. The food was good. I would eat here anytime. read more

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Yup, this place gets the five stars. Eclectic atmosphere, cozy and casual. Pretty busy and staff was moving fast. The food is real homemade handcrafted and served with pride. Meatball sandwich was the star of the meal and big enough for 2. Super delicious , everything ( bread included)from scratch. So good!! Chilli also excellent., Looks like it's a bar also but the food makes this place into a real 'must visit' destination. read more

Service was outstanding at the bar top. Food was on point and this is my second d breakfast there. Hasn't disappointed! read more

Salty's on Second - Salty's Omelet with tomato side. Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Our server was amazing. Now the salmon Benedict trumps the crab cake Benedict, but both were amazing. I tried Saltys for dinner and was impressed. I was told I have to try their breakfast. Well I am so glad I did. My wife and I loved it. Atmosphere here is always is great. read more

Salty's on Second - Blackened Salmon eggs Benedict and crab cake eggs Benedict. - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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We came for dinner during the summer solstice festival, had a drink and waited about 30 minutes for a table. No big deal, we expected a wait. As the hostess sat us at our table, we mentioned the flatbreads - she quickly notified us they were discontinued. Bummer, but we pivoted to find a replacement for one of my kids. The server appeared very shortly thereafter, we placed drink orders and asked if there were any other items not available on the menu. She proceeded to rattle off nearly half the items (seafood, pork items, flatbreads, tacos, etc.). We wanted to try this place, so we asked if they would consider a substitution on an item as we had some food restrictions in our party. She had to ask her manager. Manager said no go. So we went. read more

Came in from the cold today for lunch with my Dad. We waited 10-15 minutes for a 2-top table. Our order was chicken cordon blue balls, Caprese bruschetta and 2 bowls of clam chowder (this soup is only served on Fridays). The chowder was delicious and very rich. There is a lot of bacon in this chowder. I asked for saltines or other crackers for the chowder but our server said they'd run out. The cordon blue balls (not made in-house) come with ranch dipping sauce. I'm so picky about ranch, and this is the kind of ranch that's slightly watery, bland, and generic-bottled-type-taste. Maybe it's made from scratch and maybe it isn't, I didn't ask. I will say I've been finding it harder and harder to find a really good ranch at restaurants! A favorite dish at Salty's is the bruschetta, I've tried it twice now and both times it's fresh and has so much flavor. It's also very pretty on the plate. Other that that we tried 2 Caribbean Coffee's (coconut rum with coffee) each priced around $9 I think. I was kind of sad to see there wasn't any garnish like whip cream, toasted coconut, spices or sprinkles. It was just the booze and the drip coffee. I was impressed again by the friendly waitstaff, especially the girls running the front desk as you walk in. I also liked the festive Christmas decor, it's so warm and welcoming. I definitely liked sitting in the bar section better than a 2-top next to the pool table. People were playing pool so close to us that I was scared they'd jab me in the head with a pool stick. It was also drafty sitting at our table even though it was several feet from the entrance. To be fair, it was SO cold today (-25F) so I suppose it's tough to hide from the cold anywhere you go on a day like this in Fairbanks! Will be back! I still think this spot is so cute and a great place to grab a bite while downtown. read more

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Out of many items on the menu. No cole slaw and didn't offer a substitute. Not many healthy choices available.

First time in Alaska and saw on Diners, Divers and drives this was a good place to eat! I had the burger and fries and the Northern Lights Margarita and it definitely hit the spot. We had a really nice waitress as well but I didn't get her name!! read more

Salty's on Second - Northern lights Margarita - Bars Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Delicious! Went for our last breakfast in Fairbanks- food was delicious. The Crab Cake Benedict was yummy and the hash browns were perfectly cooked. I tried my friends Caprese bruschetta and OH MY GOODNESS! If I wasn't already stuffed I would've ordered another plate. We also had the (I forgot the name) Berry Mimosa and it was really good. Staff was also friendly and just the right amount of attentiven Great closer to our time in Fairbanks!! *Caprese Bruschetta *Crab Cake Benedict *Shrimp & Grits read more

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