This place is a GEM, waiting for you to discover…read more After 10 days and nights of incredible meals on the Viking Venus. We decided that we wanted to have a nice lunch off of the ship. My wife and I both love Halibut and were looking to try some fresh caught, while our cruise ship was docked in Seward. We strolled up town a couple of blocks from the Alaskan Sea-life Center and saw that Gold Rush Bistro had some on their lunch menu and decided to stop in. Surprisingly there was no wait at 12:30 (lunch time) their smiling staff were happy to see us. We were greeted, seated and able to order very quickly. That being said, the place started to fill up pretty fast. As we waited, the lady that was sitting next to us when we sat down, had a god awful amount of perfume on, after a few minutes of choking, we politely as to be moved to another table and were happily accommodated, no hassle at all. I've had Halibut many times in the past, but none have been as delicious as the Garlic Halibut that they serve here. One word, OUTSTANDING!!! The decor inside was beautiful, with a homey wood vibe (see pics). Looking out the front window there was an amazing view of some of the surrounding Mountains. If you find yourself in Seward and are a little tired of the food on your cruise or just happen to be in town for another reason, I would highly recommend Gold Rush Bistro.

They are not closed, I just ate there on Saturday 6/20/26 and it was great!…read moreCozy, service was fast and friendly, place was busy but attentive & the food was delicious and came out fast. Great spot!

Great atmosphere, great on-tap cider & beer selection. Views were spectacular. The Bartender…read moreprovided excellent service. His beer & cider recommendations were spot on. He did a glass of 50/50 Matanuska Brewing Co. Backwater Blue and Broken Tooth Brewing Raspberry Wheat that was delicious . The Crab Cakes were delicious, Classic Crab Cakes with large chunks of Alaskan crab with Dijon aioli. The Bartender recommended the Alaskan Halibut Baked in Lobster Bisque.

Beautiful location right on the marina with gorgeous views and a great atmosphere. The service was…read moregood, and I didn't complain because the food was flavorful and I ate it. That said, I was really disappointed that both the appetizer and entrée labeled "Alaskan crab cakes" were made with surimi (imitation crab), not real Alaskan crab. As a visitor from out of town, I assumed "Alaskan crab cakes" meant actual Alaskan crab. The texture was very doughy, and once I pulled it apart it was obvious it wasn't real crab. I'm leaving this review so other visitors know to ask before ordering. I wish I had. I noticed a lot of locals ordering the fish and chips, and in hindsight that's probably the better choice.

My wife and I took the Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic to Seward on May 31, 2026. Got off the train…read moreand walked from the Seward Depot toward town. We were hungry and we could choose all the well-known tourist eateries and pay big bucks, or we could go into Alaska Seafood Grill for a more quiet, family-friendly experience. Walking in at 12:40 PM, we saw that we needed to order at the counter and they would bring the food to our table. There were some open tables, so we did not have to wait to be seated. We reviewed the items on the chalkboard menu above the ordering counter. I don't eat seafood, but luckily they offered a BBQ Bacon Burger with fries. My wife ordered seafood chowder. We also ordered a side of onion rings and bought a brownie for later. I found the burger and fries to be very filling and tasty. My wife enjoyed her chowder. We both liked the onion rings, which were NOT greasy at all. The brownie was soft, chocolatey, and VERY good, just the way we like it. The inside of the restaurant is definitely not what you would call a high-end environment. But, it was clean, quiet, functional, bright, and, most importantly, had clean tables and chairs on which to sit. The staff were all very friendly and answered all our questions. There was a man, perhaps he was the manager?, who walked, dressed, and spoke like he would be more at home in Boston instead of Seward. This is NOT a complaint about him, just an observation. We spoke with him and he answered all our questions in a friendly manner. I don't know that we will ever visit Seward again, but if we do we would definitely return to Alaska Seafood Grill for lunch.

We stopped by here after an 8.5-hour cruise--it's super convenient since it's right across from the…read moreharbor where the cruises dock. Prices lean toward the higher side for a casual establishment though that seems to be the norm in Seward. For comparison, I paid about the same for fish and chips at another nice restaurant nearby the night before. A heads-up: the fish here is fried with panko breading, so if you're (like me) expecting New Zealand-style or classic English beer-battered this might not hit the mark. The fries were excellent tho and the seafood chowder was the real star--rich, flavorful, and loaded with salmon chunks. Would I order the fish and chips again? Probably not. But I'd definitely come back just for seafood chowder!!

What in the Michelin Star was THAT?!…read more There's something cooking in Seward, Alaska. Worth every minute of the wait. Who would've thought the best fried chicken in a seafood town would be absolutely unstoppable? And that chowder... it simply can't be matched.

The wait to get in is long, but the food and service are worth it. We pulled up at around 5 on a…read moreTuesday, gave our number to get on the waitlist, and were seated at around 6:30. Once you're in, nothing feels rushed or crowded at all - in fact we were surprised at how spaced out the tables were. Decor is sleek and modern and the waitstaff are knowledgeable and friendly. We had a collection of starter dishes - we'd recommend all of them. The broiled oysters were particularly delicious; as was the pimiento cheese. The mushroom toast felt decadent. Would definitely come back again!

Service and food were delicious. Our waitress was personable and attentive. We would definitely eat…read morehere again.

Didn't have a long wait, loved the crab cakes. The fresh salmon was amazing. We were sat ocean view…read moreand watched a sea lion swimming in the bay couldn't have asked for a better meal

I was hungry and it's my day off so I walked over to this spot. I was here last week but I'm I…read morejust checked in. LOL! Today I remembered to do all the things including take pictures of my food. I walked in and was seated immediately, I chose to sit at the bar because it's just easier and the chairs all have better cushion. After seeing another patron eating a burger i decided to order one too! Great choice. I had the jalapeño burger with bacon jam and man was it delicious. The burger was a perfect medium well, the brioche bun was perfectly toasted, the white cheddar cheese was the perfect complement to the slightly sweet bacon jam, the bacon was crispy, Smokey and not greasy. The only complaint was the slice of tomato that is out of season and tasteless. I mean it is Alaska after all. My seafood chowder which I paid an additional $4.00 for a cup was okay but whatever, the burger made up for it. All in all it was a great experience and delicious meal. Because it was the middle of the afternoon on a weekday, the place wasn't as packed and noisy as it can be sometimes. The ambiance was super relaxed today so I sat and ate inside. If you are ever in Seward, check this place out.

Food was astonishing with a wide variety menu. There is something to be found in the nice…read morerestaurant. Fish and chips, Reuben sandwich and country fried steak. The service was impeccable as Eric did a fine job taking care of our table. The scenery is beautiful as ever!

Woody's awesome food. Their Pineapple Curry absolute bomb!…read more I would go back ten out of ten

The best and ONLY Thai food in Seward. This was an oasis in the middle of a dessert (of burgers,…read morefries, pizza) land. From the cream cheese wontons to the fried rice and assortment of curries, everything was delicious. I did have to take off 2 stars because it took 45 mins wait time for a part of 8 and we got our food served 1 hour after we were seated.

I grabbed a seat at the busy bar and had a nice cocktail, and then a local porter. The bartender…read morewas prompt and friendly. After the buzz snuck in, I got the 6-piece "bucket of butt" since I don't have any friends to share the 10-piece with. Perfect texture and crispiness, with tartar and lemon. GF is an extra bonus. The slaw had a wonderful flavor, but it clearly was the prep cook's first time holding a knife. They just went after that poor cabbage like it had betrayed an ancient bloodline. Overall, incredible experience, but I was very disappointed that there were no flamingos anywhere to be found. I told the taxi driver that I was at "The Lounge" because of this oversight. I walked home. 5/5

Both times I was able to get seated right away at the bar for dinner. The first night I had the…read more"bucket of butt" (halibut) along with fried pickles, and Tanner crab the following night. I absolutely loved the gluten-free coating on the halibut since I'm not a fan of tempura-style batter. The Tanner crab was amazing, and the fried pickles were also great, though the portion was huge (definitely too much for one person). Service was excellent both nights. The bartenders were really friendly, and the food came out quickly and smoothly. The interior is also super cute, kind of an old-school lounge vibe with lots of velvet. There's a neon sign that says "city where the fun shines," which adds to the fun atmosphere. Such a great dinner spot in Seward.