There was plenty of open seating however because I was one diner they said it would be an hour and a half wait, what a joke. If you are that pressed for money you shouldn't turn anyone away. I see the manger responded and is gaslighting me. How would he know if he wasn't involved. The hostess specifically told me why. You could remain humble and apologize. read more

Very good restaurant in town. It was busy and I was unable to make reservations. So party of 5 sat at the bar. Ordered the sourdough bread the butter and olive spread were so good. The fish cakes were also yummy. Bowl of white chicken chili was excellent and hearty. The Ribeye was tasty they give you a nice green chili type sauce for the steak that was great. Oysters were also delicious I liked the sauces they had to put on top. Cute small restaurant with great service. read more

The Cookery - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Being touted as the best restaurant in Seward set up high expectations. But also considering that it's a small town, there's not a plethora of restaurants to compare to anyway. That being said, I think it's important to highlight that reservations are definitely a must. Waiting is a coin toss on whether there's room or not. Now onto the food! My friend and I ordered a few things: 1. Mushroom Toast 2. Pig Du Jour 3. Fried Chicken 4. Cream Cheese Ice Cream 5. Bonus: Amuse Bouche The chef gave us a taste of the Amuse Bouche, which was corn marinated in some sauces. It was interesting, but tasted just like corn (no surprise there). Since it was free, no complaints. Now the appetizer on the other hand was Delicious! The mushroom toast was so savory and flavorful. There's a reason many people order it! Avocado toast, been there done that; French toast, a dime a dozen; but this was unique. You really taste the umami flavor of the dish. Definitely memorable! I tasted the Pig Du Jour and that sausage was juicy and flavorful! Since it was my friend's dish, he enjoyed the majority of it. My dish was the fried chicken. But don't be fooled, definitely not your average Popeyes or KFC. The chicken was crisp and juicy as you'd expect. It was served over a bed of slaw which definitely balanced out the heartiness of the chicken. One of the best friend chicken dishes I've had! Now the dessert was also special. The Cream Cheese Ice cream . So sweet and delicious, which I'll leave it at that! Overall if you're in the area, you need to go here. I heard from many of the workers treat the Cookery is considered the best restaurant in town. Although I haven't been to others, I'm definitely inclined to believe it! read more

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Extremely disappointing experience. We showed up with a group of 10 and ended up waiting over an hour, only to be told--rudely--that their "policy" doesn't allow more than 8 people at one table. Instead of working with us or offering any kind of solution, the staff split us into two separate tables and showed zero cooperation or understanding. The attitude of the staff was dismissive, unhelpful, and showed no effort to understand or cooperate. Definitely not a place I'd recommend if you're looking for decent service or a welcoming atmosphere. read more

The Cookery is, based strictly on our limited experience, pretty typical for vegetarian options in the state. As a vegetarian you are not going to starve, but the options are limited. Overall a very nice restaurant with very good service. We cobbled together a dinner menu of 2 Appetizers (brussels and mushroom toast) and a main (beet burger) which we shared. They kindly provided a sharp knife to cut the burger which worked well. I was kind of looking forward to seeing what they would do with the beet burger. After ordering we were presented with Amuse Bouche's (I needed to google it) which was nicely presented and served as a pleasant start to the meal. The brussels were ok, but we tend to prefer brussels served seared and with stronger seasoning. I really enjoyed the mushroom toast, nicely seasoned and everything worked well together. The beet burger itself unfortunately was just ok, the pickled vegetables helped but I'm not sure I would order again. Apart from a dinner salad, it was the only main for vegetarians. read more

We came here on our last night in Seward and so glad we were able to make it. We didn't have a reservation but showed up shortly after they opened and got a table. The Amuse Bouche was a nice surprise to start and was quite tasty. We had the bread with the tapenade and butter and it was quite flavorful. I had the shrimp 'n grits - wow what a tasty dish! The lady had the fried chicken and it was fantastic, crispy with great flavor and juicy inside. We finished with the carrot cake parfait and it was also nice. I had the lemonade and Prosecco drink and it was refreshing. Very nice and friendly service by Lauren and others. Nice ambiance inside. By far our best meal in Seward. Highly recommend and would definitely return. read more

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We had amazing dinner! The presentation, the quality of food, service everything was 5 stars . Highly recommend this place !!!

Very nice staff. We had our 20 month old and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. Food was fresh. We had halibut and the salmon, both were great. Great relaxed vibes and worth the wait for a good fine dining in Seward! read more

Wow!!! Best meal we've had in Alaska. The Halibut and Salmon were amazing. The chicken was perfect too. The chowder and mushroom toast were exceptional and the dessert was fantastic too. Server was friendly and helpful. Ambiance was on point. Highly recommend!!! read more

I am both gluten free and vegetarian which is a tough combo for eating in a fishing town, but The Cookery was able to make it work. I had their beet burger on a salad bed and it was simply delicious. The rest of my family enjoyed their seafood and breads. A lovely lavender soda as well. read more

The Cookery - Beet burger and chips - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Was so happy we got a chance to come here! And luckily on a Wednesday when they do their 3 wines + 3 appetizers special, a no brainer since there were 3 of us! The appetizers were unique and delicious, we had a red cabbage salad with crispy salami croutons, a creamy polenta with eggplant ragu, and 2 savory cannellonis. They were pretty sizable, and could be a full meal for one person. Since we were splitting them, we also got a few mains, which were also mostly from their specials list. We got the soup o' day which was back bean and smoked sausage and the fish o' day which was halibut with risotto and veggies. And because we wanted to venture off the specials menu, we also got mushroom toast. Everything tasted marvelous! My favorite was the halibut, which tasted fresh and firm, mildly seasoned which let the flavor of the fish itself shine. Nothing was heavily seasoned, and yet was all flavorful, and care was taken to decide what flavors would pair well. We were full, but enjoying ourselves, so opted for dessert too. We got the pot du creme and a glass of port, and did not regret our decision. The toffee creme wasn't too sweet, but was thick and decadent, and the port was a nice way to finish off dinner. Seward is lucky to have a restaurant like the Cookery, was not expecting this experience in a small town! We liked how the also displayed local artists inside, and locals were greeting each other! Would love to return, especially on a Wednesday to see what other specials they offer! This place would be perfect for date nights or if anyone is visiting (as we were)! read more

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Awesome Food at a very decent price! I had Braden's Burrito and it was almost as awesome as Braden! Our server was Justin and he was an amazing! The ambience is so relaxing and warm and mellow so if you're looking for a place to have great food and nobody rushing you, this is the place to be read more

This is hands down the best food experience we had while we are in Alaska (Sitka, Juneau, anchorage, Whittier, Auke Bay, Seward). Every dish is thoughtfully prepared (nice plating and nice flavors with nuts adding the crunchiness). This is a restaurant that would stand out in Richmond. Hubby made a reservation (that was smart, some wait was for 45-min). The restaurant is spacious and bright with paintings. Our waitress was very helpful and patient - loved every recommendation she made. We had: 1. Cheese balls- we are from the south and hubby loved this dish. Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Perfect consistency! 2. Fried chicken- it was the thigh and hubby was like hmmm. Here are his note: well done. Chicken was Juicy and crust is crunchy and flavorful. 3. Oysters- fresh. Best I had on this trip. 4. Brussel sprouts- not the fried crunchy type but pan roasted. It still had some crunchiness. It was very flavorful. 5. Bread soup- I think it was a bit too salty but hubby liked it after the hike. 6. Strawberry rhubarb pie with cream cheese ice cream- it is fried. Hubby finished quickly (what else can I say!) 7. Chocolate cream- it was bitter, creamy, with nuts on top. Same- hubby finished quickly. Overall, a must try if you are in Seward. read more

This place is packed and over priced. Hostess has no ideas what's going on. No idea how long you will have to wait or if you will get a table in the time frame she tells you. She also let people who just walked in put their name before people who have clearly been waiting in line to put their name in. An hour plus wait for bad service and ok food is not ok with me. read more

We enjoyed dinner here so much we went two nights in a row. Friendly vibes. Locals eat here too. Wish they had a little more variety on their menu. We were looking for some more greens and vegetables. Food is tasty and artistically plated. The best thing about Seward is this restaurant - the food and the conversations you will have here. read more

The Cookery - Fried chicken - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Food - amazing Service - incredible Chef - sexy 10 years in the community!!!!! Went for the 10 year party and have been numerous times. It's not that it's the best (and it is) or that the service is great (and it is) it's that it's home. Truly a neighborhood joint. Congrats to them and their crew. read more

tl;dr - food insanely good, subpar service blamed the wrong people for their mistakes yeah... soooo the two stars are *only* because the food we ordered was insanely good, despite the horrors however! the service and management of this place was beyond bleak. and typically when i see a yelp review that says ooohhh service is bad im like ok idc?? BUT as someone who has worked in the service industry this was something i would *never* have done, no matter how annoyed i may have been at the customer. our entire reason for going to this restaurant was to try their oysters. understandably, the day after a holiday weekend they were completely wiped out. BUT!!! instead of simply letting us know at the beginning, they let us make it far into the ordering process, even plugging their own specials (including oysters) without any sort of caveat. like, idk, perhaps cross it off the specials menu or flag it at any of the opportunities you had to flag it. instead they acted like we were so stupid to assume they'd have oysters in stock.....tho we were never given a reason to believe otherwise...? had this been properly communicated, we would have been fine. like, truly fine. perhaps bummed, but as mentioned we loved the food we did get so ultimately this would have been a positive experience for us had the inconvenience been even a little bit acknowledged there was a clear communication breakdown, and anywhere i've ever worked would have taken the hit and comped an item as an apology and good gesture. not only did they not comp anything (which...fine) but they charged extra for small requests like additional crostinis for the cheese plate. which, for reference, we were given very little of to begin with. we even(despite our urge to NOT be a karen) spoke to the manager (UGH) about our experience. homegirl didn't even pretend to apologize and instead blamed the hostess for not telling us about the oysters when we walked in. this poor girl took full blame when ultimately this wasn't on her - management effed this one up. and the entire time this ooor girl was apologizing, the manager talked about us like how could we not guess that they'd be out of oysters following a holiday. like girl?? idk your life! don't act like we're the dumbest clowns to walk the earth and maybe we can recommend you in good faith, despite what you may or may not be out of. this was handled so unprofessionally read more

We didn't make reservation so waited for 45 minutes to be seated around 6:30pm, but totally worth the wait. We ordered Broiled Oyster, Shrimp Cocktail for starters and ordered Alaskan Sockeye Salmon and today's dinner special from the Fresh Sheet - Mussel Pasta (white wine sauce, SO good, I believe the pasta is freshly made in house). We also ordered Cream Cheese Ice Cream for dessert. A bit pricy but definitely not regretted. read more

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The Cookery was insanely good! Our waitress was amazing - I wish that I remembered her name!! The service truly was above and beyond. The ambiance was great because they didn't rush us at all - they let us stay for 2-3 hours even though they were incredibly busy. Now on to the food... where to begin?! We tried almost all the appetizers and everything seemed to get better and better. We started with the oysters and shrimp. We followed that with a bunch of small plates - the mushroom toast, the BLT toast, the breads and spreads and the pimento cheese balls. We also ordered every single dessert and they were all to die for. Definitely go to the Cookery when you're in Seward!!! read more

The Cookery - a plate of oysters with sauce and a glass of wine - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

I came in here while visiting Seward. I sat in the bar solo and received some great service from the bartender. He was from CA, same state as me and offered some killer recommendations on local beer and oysters. Next time I am in Seward I'll be back. read more

Nestled away in the town of Seward, this is one of the 10 restaurants in this entire 3 mile town and this is THE BEST. it was difficult to get a reservation and we arrived in Seward on and couldn't eat here until the 3rd night so make a resv! they change the oysters, depending on what they catch that day, and they were extremely fresh! we also got the king local salmon, on a fresh bed of arugula that was season perfectly, and flaky and moist! this restaurants curated menu was the most unique and flavorful out of the majority of Alaskan restaurants we tried, so if you're going to Seward, this should to be on your list! The ambience is just OK. it's a small building and there's not many windows and no view. It's facing towards the town even though there's a gorgeous set of mountains a few paces right outside, so there was a missed opportunity there. read more

The Cookery - a plate of oysters on ice - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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It was our first night in Alaska and was off to an amazing start with this dinner! Staff was so friendly!! The food was amazing and the location was just perfect! Highly recommend read more

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The Cookery was recommended to us and we are eternally thankful. I only have photos of some of the food as I was sending them to my daughter who was in the UK at the time. We started with the cheese plate. My husband and I savored every morsel. I had the bangers and mash (in honor of our daughters travels. It was on the daily specials. My husband had the beet salad (also a daily special) with a bowl of their salmon chowder. We finished with the pie and Ice cream. Yum!! The ambience of this treasure is very relaxing. Service is. It rushed. Our waiter was friendly without being overly friendly. I witnessed him with several tables and he altered his interactions to needs of each table. I imagine all wait staff is equally trained. We cannot wait to return. read more

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The Cookery was absolutely divine! We had reservations for 5:15 p.m., right after our all day cruise. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters right off the bat. So fresh and delicious! Then we ordered a halibut carnita appetizer, which was also super tasty. I ordered the salmon with spinach, fennel sauce. My partner ordered the tri-tip with veggies and hollandaise sauce. Everything was amazing. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and quick to place our orders and bring our drinks. We also ordered another 1/2 oysters for dessert as they were so so so tasty! read more

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Highlight for me: the oysters, mignonette, and the ice cream. Everything else was fantastic and my partner loved it. Celebrated a birthday so that was great to have a hearty meal. The balsamic vinegar was oddly complementing to the cream cheese ice cream. I'm still in search for my sweet corn ice cream. read more

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Might have just found one of the best meals I've had in years. My son and I knew we'd have to wait a while since we didn't have reservations, so we were quoted a 120 min wait. At about 70 mins we were about to give up and try a different place when I got the text. We were soo glad we waited. For appetizer we had the broiled oysters, and the homemade bread. Both amazing. My son got the salmon special which had a coconut carrot puree...amazing. I had the ribeye and it was better than some wagyu places I paid 3-4X more. Perfectly seasoned & cooked. We ended our meal with the strawberry hand-pie and a scoop of their cream cheese ice cream. The hand-pie was delicious, but the whip cream itself could've been a dessert! It wasn't too busy, the place was clean/professional, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Our first night in Seward was perfect because of our dinner. My son said it wasn't just a dinner, it was an experience. Make your reservation now, and/or wait however long you need to to eat here, it's well worth it. read more

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We were so excited to get in to try the Cookery and we were not disappointed. Our waiter was great and so funny. The food was excellent. I had the shrink and grits and they were to die for! Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone in the area. read more

The Cookery - Shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Easy to find in downtown Seward. Lovely dinner where the staff was inviting and genuine! Not a big place and not a big extensive menu. But what they do have is High Quality food and sevice. Probably the BEST fish we had the whole time (10 days) we were in Alaska. This place delivered on the presentation and flavors of the salmon and halibut better than other places. They didn't overdress, overseason or cover the fish in a ton of seasonings or sauces. They showcased the fish in really creative ways while being Fresh and Healthy. It definitely didn't weigh you down. Yum! ( I'm going to try to re-create these at home. Well... not me... I'm going to show the husband since he is the one that likes to cook. ha! ) If you like Mushrooms, get the Mushroom toast appetizer. yum Note: definitely make a rez. About 2 weeks before we were in Seward, I looked at reservations and was able to get a 5:15pm for a Friday night. So, if you are thinking of going. Make a reservation as soon as you can. They fill up fast. read more

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The manager at our hotel recommended that we try this restaurant. We are so glad that she did. My husband had soup and fish that was delicious. I had mushroom soup and a mushroom appetizer on toast. The waitress recommended that we try the cream cheese ice cream for dessert. Even though we were quite full after our meal, we were intrigued so we tasted it. It was very tasty! We were very glad that we went to The Cookery. All the staff was friendly and polite. You should go there too if you are in the area! read more

My friend was dying to take us here last year but with covid it didn't work out. This year I was able to come up and visit and I don't even have the words for how amazing everything was. If you can make reservations... make reservations. If you want to make sure you eat there...go stand in line at 430 like we did before they opened. By the time the restaurant opened there was quite a line (on a Thursday!) and it was worth every second of waiting. We ordered two appetizers because we could not decide. My friend and I both got the halibut and said we would take leftovers but we had none because we couldn't stop eating all the deliciousness. We had the ginger fizz cocktail also and that was amazing so we had to get another round of them. Basically the gist is... I want to come back and try every other dish because every bite was perfection. read more

The Cookery - Peanut potato jo-jos (bottom) & spot shrimp "pil pil" (top) - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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The menu. It was very different. Nothing any in our party would have chosen and for such high costs.

Delicious food, good service, packed for good reason. Great quality and presentation without any pretense. read more

The Cookery - Halibut entree 6/25/24 - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

One of the best steaks ever and the salad, omg. Service was great...everything was amazing. It will be a regular place to eat when we go back to Seward read more

The food here was exquisite. The ambience was like going back in time to a movie theater. The food surface was incredible. The staff was very accommodating to me and my service dog, the bone marrow and the snow crab that we had was to die for I will definitely go back if I ever visit Alaska again, Seward is worth visiting read more

The Cookery - The bone marrow dish was exquisite. Let's just say I know understand why dogs love raw bones so much lol it was quite tasty and exquisite - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This place is delicious!! Food is great, staff is great and portions are legit! Def come here if you are in Seward!

Fantastic meal in Seward. It was such a wonderful surprise and worth going early to get a spot.

Bar service was great. Bartender was amazing. Not much with gluten free but they were trying. Wait way too long for the size of the restaurant. Oysters are not freshly shucked. They have shucked them early in the day and keep them in a cooler by the bar. Not cool with me. They were okay but not fresh. 4.50 for Alaska oysters. Wow. My salmon was burnt to a crisp (skin) then raw in the inside. So gross and didn't even touch it. Making burnt and raw takes talent. I was here scouting for a tour company and won't be recommending this place. Too expensive for the product (I don't mind paying for good food). I had heard issues with snobbyness but wanted to try myself. Didn't occur the snobbyness everyone was nice but the food was the worst in Alaska. read more

The Cookery - Burnt salmon skin terrible - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Get there early and with a little luck you might be able to get a spot without a reservation. Our biggest challenge was that we wanted everything on the menu. We started with mimosas. 1 lavender mimosa and 1 lemongrass mimosa. Both captured the flavor of the flower/plant without overpowering the palate. We paired these with both types of shucked oysters and liked the halibut oysters best. They gave us a free sample tomato + pesto. Sooo good. We got menu hungry and ordered 3 appetizers (not pictured) including the Breads and Spreads, Peanut Potato Jo-Jos, and Spot Shrimp Pil Pil. All were fantastic. We didn't want to get full-on-carbs so we saved some of the breads and potatoes to take home for later. The halibut was soft and I ate the skin even though I normally don't eat fish skin. It was seasoned with a mild chili glaze, unique and savory. The salted chocolate pot desert... the pieces are OK separately, but wonderful when paired together. Normally I'm not a fan of shortbread but this version was soft and easily broke into pieces where I could spread the chocolate and add a raspberry on top. When we were walking out the door my fiancé mentioned that his clothes don't fit anymore. Good sign for a great dinner! read more

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Visited the cookery while on vacation. Fantastic location, swift and friendly service, and delicious food. I will be thinking about the mushrooms toast...so delicious. The smoked fish cakes were also great. Not too smoky! My husband got the ribeye and said it was well cooked and tasty. I got the infamous burger. Amazing. The cream cheese icecream was great..just wish I had more strawberries. read more

Reservations a must. Came back a second night as they were full the first night! Wonderful atmosphere and great service! Had fresh oysters and the halibut special. So yummy. So light and flaky. Perfectly done. My wife enjoyed the halibut and sweet potato chowder. Unusual mix but very good. The carrot cake desert was imaginative and so good! A must when you are in Seward read more