Incredible spot in Seward. The food was creative and delicious. Definitely do not miss the dessert course. This is the best dinner in town and it's definitely worth a reservation. Service was also incredible and this place feels and tastes high end without being stuffy. Highlight of our trip to Alaska. read more

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Amazing. Considering moving to Seward just for the cream cheese ice cream. Incredible meal and great service from Matt. If you haven't been, GO. And bring me back a fifty gallon drum of that ice cream!!! Dinner was equally fabulous. Not pictured was the cheese plate (because we ate it so fast after it came out). Every bite of the meal was better than the last. Please open a location in Anchorage, or allow me to move into the back. I'm not above washing dishes for room and no read more

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Delicious seafood!! Definitely a gem in town, be sure to make reservations. I ordered the salmon, mushroom toast and the halibut carnita, all of which were excellent. Each dish had layers of different complementary flavors and textures. The highlight was definitely the salmon, locally sourced, fresh, light, fluffy, perfectly cooked pink, paired really well with the onion sauce and fresh tomatoes. Mushroom toast was packed with umami flavor, the aioli sauce really popped. read more

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Everything we had was delicious! If you're visiting Seward, you need to come here & check it out! Recommend making a reservation. read more

Delish local AK purveyed foods. Professional waite staff that could answer questions.

Where do I even start? My husband and I had already spent a night in Seward and on our last night we were debating on whether or not to go here. Given we didn't have a reservation and the crazy high ratings we decided to not risk being turned away and went to another restaurant instead. The food was so terrible at the other restaurant that we decided to leave and try our luck at getting a seat at the cookery. The hostess was so kind, she told us to sign up for the waitlist. We waited less than 10 mins and got seated promptly. Our waiter, god bless his soul, was so kind and understanding of our situation and didn't judge us for literally only ordering salmon and oysters. The food was excellent. It was the freshest oysters and very well cooked salmon. So flavorful that it made up for the disappointing meal we had earlier. We wish we had the space in our tummy to try more dishes here but were so satiated with what we got. Please don't skip this! It'll be a meal you'll remember. This restaurant is a perfect jewel to sewards beauty and hospitality read more

The Cookery - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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I have been trying to come here for ages, maybe even for eons! It seems like I always get the timing wrong: weird winter hours or closed for a private event. And even now, the itch wasn't fully scratched. We showed up at 9pm, and there was an hour wait...which meant we probably wouldn't get seated. I thought I had struck out a 3rd time...then they notified us they had a back patio where we could order apps...YES! We sat outside and a really nice young man (young man? Am I a grandma now?) took our orders with a digital doo-dad. We got a round of beers and a round of appetizers: oysters, Brussels, cheese plate, and fish cakes. Everything was excellent, particularly the fish cakes. However, the portions were pretty lacking. The cheese plate, in particular, was itty-bitty...and it's 18 bucks. Can't wait to come here for a full meal. As it stands, the appetizers are good, but no substitute for dinner...unless you order dozens of them. read more

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Were visiting Seward for the day, we finished with our boat excursions before 5 pm. We headed over from the marina and got there right at 5. There was a line waiting outside. Even we no reservations they sat us right away. Service was excellent, Food was amazing!!! Highly recommend! read more

We finally remembered to call ahead of our trip and get reservations! We were seated quickly after a friendly greeting at the door, and our server was great. She was friendly, ready for menu questions, and great with our food savvy kiddos. We started with a few apps, including the fish cake special (halibut and smoked salmon) which was a huge hit, especially with their homemade tartar sauce. The bread plate had cranberry butter and an olive tapenade and amazing sprouted bread, thick sliced and fresh. The cheese plate had three types of cheese and we all ad our favorites, and the apricot chutney was devoured. The crostini and cashews with it were great and we also ordered the warm spiced cashews and easily could have fought over them. We ordered two each of the "mocktails" and both were good. We also got a plain lemonade- that could have used a bit more lemon flavor but was good. Dinner- our teen had the shrimp and grits and he absolutely loved it. The shrimp was cooked well, and it had a lot of great flavors. The cheesy grits were filled with all sorts of things and he said it was one o his favorite meals ever. Our youngest has some allergies, which the server handled beautifully. He had a chopped salad which was full of fresh veggies and great flavors. He wasn't a fan of the cojita cheese on it, and I agree it was a little heavy handed but we aren't huge "cheese in salad" fans. The salad was huge and filling. My wife had the fried chicken. It's boneless thighs deep fried over a fresh green salad and she was in heaven. I had the rib eye with the intent to share (it's a massive 14oz!) and indeed took a majority home! The sour cream mashed potatoes with it were perfect and creamy. The carrots lacked favor but were fine. The steak was cooked perfectly and charred just the right amount, and it was tender with a great flavor. Somehow we found room to share a few desserts! We got the chocolate pot de creme, and the cheesecake ice cream with bacon and berries. The chocolate was very rich and dark, and my wife and younger kiddo loved it. The teen and I preferred the ice cream. Overall a fabulous dinner with mazing service and a great atmosphere. The tables are well spaced, it's well lit but cozy, and it's clean and fresh feeling. The menu is limited- we did struggle to each find something that was exciting to try, especially if you are interested in anything a bit lighter. We did manage though and everything was fantastic- we will be back! read more

What a place!! Terrific halibut, and their cream cheese ice cream made me want to add another heart ventricle so I could clog the one I've got. For tiny Seward, this place rocks. Loved our server, the service, and the surroundings. Thanks for another great Alaskan eating experience. read more

The food and menus posted on Yelp are outdated. The menu we were presented with did not have the seafood sampler, brussels sprouts, etc. They provided a delicious amuse bouche sample of salmon which we would have LOVED to order, but they would not make it as a larger dish. The shrimp was tasty. The raw oysters were delicious, but pricey. Highly recommend the lavender mimosa! The reason we gave this place a 3 was because we weren't very impressed with the menu. With how much hype this restaurant had, we felt like it could have been a bit more creative/exciting. Felt kind of basic. read more

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We both had the Halibut dinner tonight. It was as fresh as could be and cooked to perfection with tasty garnishes. Could not all for better. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and food arrived promptly. Be sure to reserve early. They book up. read more

Our first time visiting Seward, and this seemed to be one of the go-to restaurants in town. Some favorites of mine were the mushroom toast, summer chop salad, and the halibut. The mushroom toast can really only be shared for two people at the most IMO, so if you're in a group, I would probably order a couple. The summer chop salad was fresh, light, and a wonderful combination of crunchiness from the napa cabbage and the toasted pistachios. The halibut was perfectly cooked and I loved the added drizzle of gochujang - presentation was fantastic as well. For dessert, we ordered the Dutch Baby paired with cream cheese icecream (decadence at its finest) and a berry puree. So good! Again, the portion size in my opinion, is probably best for two people at the most. The only thing we ordered that I wasn't crazy about was the broiled oysters. I thought the bacon made for an odd pairing, but that's just me. I think the fresh oysters would have been much tastier, but others in my party didn't eat raw oysters unfortunately. Overall, we had a great experience - service was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner, which was somewhat surprising given how busy they were. If you're in town, the Cookery is definitely worth checking out! Highly recommend making a reservation as it will be hard to get in otherwise. read more

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They can't handle large groups. So sadly we didn't get a chance to try. Seemed like a nice atmosphere. Just anything larger than 10 they can't help. So that was unfortunate. Definitely try it! Just not for big groups. read more

Everyone we talked to in Seward raved about this restaurant as the best in town so we might as well made ourselves proved it :) Turned out we agreed that this restaurant is great. First of all, I would say making a reservation to get in is pretty competitive. Seward is a beautiful touristy town that is currently facing shortage of workers at all restaurants. While traveling is coming back up, the seasonal workers aren't coming back the same as prior to CoVID time. That being said, all restaurants are so booked up especially in their peak summer time. They have an online system so you can make a reservation online or just walking in to book your future reservation with the host directly ( that's what we did). Apps - we ordered the mushrooms toast app and the Spot shrimp Pil Pil and both were great. The sauce in the shrimp has some Chinese food twist by using the hot chili oil. We also got a dozen of the Halibut Cove oysters and they were fantastic. Very tasty by itself or just a tad bit lemon squeeze. Entrees - we got the Buttermilk fried chicken and the Sockeye salmon. Both were yummy. The fried chicken came with some side Napa cabbage salad with some twist dressing that reminded me of Vietnamese salad. The salmon was no doubt fresh and delicious. The salmon skin came out a bit too soft. Should have been more crispy in my opinion. Desserts were the bomb here. Their cream cheese ice cream was so rich and delicious. We paired it with the Dutch Baby bread thing and I would say they were soul mates. Recommend to order both and eat together. Service - staff were really nice and friendly. We felt very welcomed and had a great time. Highly recommended. read more

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Absolutely amazing food!!!! Went to celebrate our engagement and got several small plates and the halibut special. Everything was absolutely delicious. The halibut was cooked perfectly with a sweet potato puree that was a perfect amount of sweet for the dish. The mushroom toast and scallops tostada was to die for! Couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

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We went on a whale watching tour in the rain during the same day, so by the time we entered The Cookery, we were ready for a drink and some good food! I made reservations for us, which I highly recommend. It's a small place and a very popular one, we came to learn. We were seated right away and our waiter was incredibly attentive. He offered drink recommendations, presented the specials and was very patient as we made our decision. Everything looked so good! What we learned the hard way, was that this restaurant only serves wine and beer- no liquor. So, if like us, that's what you're after, maybe eat dinner here and get a drink after. Or, book-end it like we did. We started with a drink in our hotel room and then a drink at The Hotel Seward Bar as a nightcap. Highly recommend. At The Cookery, I tried a creative concoction, Spicy Blues. It was okay. I appreciated the creativity and effort that goes in to making something fun from what you have- various wines. My dining companion went with a house red blend, which they seemed to enjoy. For food, we started with the oysters and they were fantastic! I wish we had just stopped there. We were so pleased with them. They were properly cleaned, smooth and so delicious. From there, I ordered the halibut and he, the seafood chowder and Pork du Jour. I have to be honest- the halibut was...okay. Had too many spices on it. I found myself trying to scrape most of it off but it didn't help. The broccolini was good though. The seafood chowder was lacking in the seafood part. A lot of potatoes. I only had one bite and the broth was pretty good. The pig was dry. Over-cooked. We had to order additional sauce to help. And, it did. All in all, I'd say it's definitely a place to try. A cute spot and a great vibe. I just think in general, there was a lot of energy given to trying to make the dishes fancy or inventive versus focusing on executing a dish really well. read more

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Found this through search engines while planning a trip to Alaska and it sounded good. After following on IG to see their changing seasonal menu it sounded even better. Our dinner there was a worthwhile splurge and we recommend heartily. At the time of our visit they had recently stopped taking reservations, so we arrived somewhat early for dinner, put in our name and then walked around Seward looking at murals for perhaps 15 minutes before we got a text that a table was ready. Dining room waz spacious with good lighting,. Service was helpful and just attentive enough for our liking. We were given a smoked salmon puff as an amuse bouche before our fried chicken, chopped salad and rightfully renowned mushroom toast. All were treats to behold and even more so to eat. It was an easy and beautiful stroll back to our rental near the harbor and nice to walk off the meal. We think back on it happily whenever we see their latest creations on IG. Please go if in Seward! read more

Must make reservations.... So plan ahead. This is a good place. I was happy. My expectations were higher i guess, so i was a little disappointed in that regard. I can't go 4-5 star because i didn't leave feeling like it was an exceptional place. We paid a lot of money for a decent meal. The server was great, the staff is friendly. They will take good care of you, and do everything possible to make you happy. They put a lot of time and effort into making it clean, unique, and a place you want to come back to. I commend their efforts, appreciate their time, but i wasn't overly impressed with my meal. read more

Awesome tasting fish specials.Wonderful service. Very attentive staff. Nice vibe. Great place to get a meal.

The Cookery has a fresh and delicious menu of local ingredients. Everything I had was delicious. Service was great and the restaurant is super cute! read more

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A tough spot to get in to but once you do.... Great local beers selection, fresh oysters, friendly staff, and great food. The entire menu selection is limited to four (beef, fish, veg, and chicken) but when paired with their unique appetizers and dessert, a wonderful experience. read more

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The Cookery is by far our favorite restaurant in Seward. The food is fabulous, and the owners are incredibly welcoming and kind. Seriously, the entire team at The Cookery is outstanding! We were fortunate enough to have reservations two nights in a row (no easy feat) as they are in high demand. On our first night, we wanted to try a little bit of everything. My husband had shucked oysters (they had a special). He said they were the best he's ever had, and trust me, he has eaten a lot of oysters! We also enjoyed the wild and tame mushroom toast, bread and cheese spread, and a summer salad. The next night, Seward experienced a power outage, so our reservation was pushed back a bit. The manager was outstanding in her handling of the situation. She approached everyone waiting in line (lines form early for this restaurant, and it's well-deserved), explained what was happening, took numbers and names, and assured everyone that their reservations would be honored as soon as the power was back on. She encouraged people to take a walk or go to their hotels to get out of the rain, but kindly assured everyone that a great night was ahead of them. She was impressive, even when a family was being a bit rude to her because they didn't understand what was happening. She tried to explain, but they were not having it. I remember turning to my husband and saying, "I would hire her if we owned a restaurant. She handled that like a pro!" I know this review is a bit long, but The Cookery deserves all the accolades. It is outstanding! Be sure to call and get a reservation or you'll be disappointed. It's first on our list if we are ever blessed enough to be back in Seward! read more

Made a reservation well in advance which was good. Atmosphere was nice. Service was just ok. And I wasn't impressed with the food. My beef was overdone. My husband did like the oysters. There wasn't a lot of fish on the menu which I found odd. And my dessert just wasn't that great - cake with earl grey ice cream that had no taste of earl grey. read more

The Cookery - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

I would give 0/5 stars if I could. First we get there and the power is out and they don't let us in at first which is understandable. But then the power came on and they still wouldn't let us in for a solid 30 minutes. The hostess came out and she told us that our reservation wasn't up which was fine because we showed her the confirmation but she was still acting as if we didn't have one. We were left in the rain so we eventually went on to a different restaurant after we were the last people left over from a 15+ people line. Needless to say, the hostess's attitude combined with the weather, pushed everyone out. read more

New remodel looks amazing. Food was delicious as always. Cannot visit without getting a couple fresh oysters. Not pictured were the Brussels sprouts that were to die for! read more

The Cookery - Seasonal Salad - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Amazing seafood choices! Every dish was perfect flavors and cooked. Best Salmon ever!!

Excellent spot. Great service (by Denise). Came here not a huge salmon fan, but tried it and it was great. Amazing apps and seafood. Nice work!!!! read more

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Celebratory dinner this evening at The Cookery! It was wonderful, like usual. We had a nice slow evening that started with a wonderful introduction to the evening specials. The four of us split a few shared starters, fried Brussel sprouts, mushroom toast, roasted veggie poutine and rustic bread with salted butter and roasted tomato pesto. All super rich & tasty. We took our time enjoying the starters and beverages before we even ordered. We followed with both salads on the menu to share, smoked salmon corn chowder and smoked beef brisket. Everything was so tasty. The brisket was tender and juicy, served with fresh green beans and mashed potatoes. Incredibly fresh salads and that darn smoked salmon chowder was creamy and delectable. We didn't save room for dessert during this visit, but that's okay. The blueberry butch baby is a family favorite and highly recommended. All in all, if you're in the mood to try some tasty, unique culinary delights, I highly recommend an evening at The Cookery in Seward, it truly is satisfaction. read more

The Cookery - The current menu. - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Nice post pandemic atmosphere that made things feel normal. We ordered the first Copper River salmon of the season rare. The fish was sushi grade and could have been eaten raw but lightly grilled it was perfect. The grilled halibut was tender and flaky and what you would expect in SE Alaska, the best there is. Both presentations were interesting and u unique. Service was friendly and engaging. Everyone in Seward recommends this place and we now know why. Our only disappointment was the grilled oyster appetizer, 6 very small oysters carefully prepared with bacon and served on a bed of rock salt for $20. They were delicious but we felt over priced. read more

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The food was just awesome Drinks: We gor the different variations of the prosecco cocktails and all if them we nice. They had the right amount of sweetness Food: Cheese platter has among the best types of cheeses. The sweet jam was very complimentary to the flavors Roster cashews had a very good flavor Mushroom sandwich is to die for. Brussel sprouts: I am usually a hater of Brussel sprouts but this was among my favorite dishes I ordered. The flavors and the softness of the Brussel sprouts were out of the world. My friends tried the oysters with bacon and halibut cheeks which were really good. Halibut in chilli oil got finished before any1 could take a breadth. We also ordered vegan chilli which was not the best. It had a sweet flavoring and I think I would have liked it a bit more spicy read more

MAKE A RESERVATION AHEAD OF TIME!!!! Totally worth it!!!! We didn't have a reservation so we got added to the waitlist to sit at the bar.... And let me tell you the BEST seat, because you get to see the cooks prepare all the hot dishes!! This has been one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Food, service and experience was one of the best. We did a dozen of fresh oysters, they were fresh and yummy so much we order an additional 6. For a starter we got the Halibut cheek "Pil Pil" one word unique! It was tender, a hint of spice and the homemade bread gives it an awesome pairing. For entrees we got the Lemon grass chicken and Smoked Tri tip. Chicken was amazing all the herbs, vegetables, grains and sauces worked together to perfection!! Tri tip was delicious as well. The ju sauce was spot on and not over powering, meat melted in your mouth, and the mash potatoes came in as a delightful compliment! To finish off we got the cream cheese ice cream with strawberries and balsamic syrup perfect combination of cream and acidity. And also tried the carrot cake parfait!! The experience was so great we decided to "buy the cooks round" this is 20 which if you enjoyed your meal, buy the cooks a round!!! These guys totally deserve it!!!!!! read more

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Despite being present as the restaurant doors opened for business, the best option we were presented with for a table of 2 was to wait an hour or leave. We chose the latter because it sounded like there was still no guarantee we'd be seated after the hour wait. (Not to mention we had already waited 40 minutes for them to open parked in our truck outside.) It would seem reservations are preferred, though we saw no sign indicating reservations were required when we checked operation hours in person. As we wove through the handful of people behind us to exit, a woman spoke up and said that happened to her a few nights ago, and she "about cried." So it would appear standard practice for them to make present patrons wait unnecessarily unless they opt to leave as we did. This was really a shameful experience after hearing such great things. We were only in Seward for the day. read more

This place is like really cool. Seward is a really small place and to get food this quality, is just amazing!! They don't have a full bar but they have great wine and beer selections. I had the local shrimp with the salad (they substituted grits for salad) It was delicious!! It was by far the most delicious and flavorful meal I had in Alaska. We also tried two types of local oysters. Again delicious. My husband had the special of the day- halibut crusted with semolina, avocado and mole. Again spectacular!! Our server was this blonde toned woman who looked like she walked off the beach just before service. Service was friendly, to the point and no frills. The walls had some beautiful local artwork for sale. Definitely recommend a reservation as this place is small and can easily get full. read more

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Stayed in Seward 2 nights and went with the Yelp reviews, which led us to this place. Had such a great dinner the 1st night, we went back the 2nd night. - We were pleasantly surprised with an amuse bouche to start. - Fresh oysters, very mild actually. $3/each. Served with horseradish and cocktail sauce. - Ordered the local beers -- liked all 3, especially the hefeweizen. - Loved the halibut cheeks in chili oil -- not too spicy (I didn't really think it was spicy, but I'm a big spicy food eater). We added a little salt. Would get it again. - Tri-tip was tender, creamy mashed potatoes. - Tried the vegan chili. Thicker consistency, like a mole, lots of chili peppers blended in. Not too spicy (not really spicy even, but again, I'm biased). Topped with croutons. Wouldn't order this again only because I don't like my chilis sweet. - Amazing desserts, and I don't even like desserts. Cream cheese ice cream & the carrot cake. Get it. read more

This restaurant is hands down one of the top places for dinner in Seward. It is a fairly small restaurant that is decorated with beautiful local art that is for sale. It has a modern, cozy atmosphere, and the restaurant will serve up an excellent dining experience. The restaurant itself is owned and operated by a couple with the owner/executive chef being Kevin Lane who is a very accomplished chef. Their restaurant is farm to table, and showcases a lot of local Alaskan fare and flavor. They have an extensive wine and craft beer list to choose from, but please note that they do not have a full service bar. Their menu is on the smaller side, but is filled with creative and delicious items to choose from. Their staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We were seated promptly upon arrival. Our server was extremely helpful when I asked questions about the entrees that I was deciding between. They are also able to offer wine pairing suggestions if you are interested! After we placed our food order we were treated to an amuse bouche of house made rockfish ceviche, courtesy of the chef. It seems like something the restaurant does often, and I must say was quite a nice touch. The flavors of the ceviche were excellent, and the fish was well showcased. The tortilla chip had just the right amount of crunch and saltiness to act as the vessel for the ceviche. For our meal we started with a 1/2 dozen of shucked oysters, and an appetizer special of smoked sablefish and halibut cakes. For the entree we both ordered the fish of the day, which was your choice of halibut or rockfish served with garlic potatoes, carmelized onions, and a veggie salad with a rosemary bacon vinaigrette. We both choose the rockfish preparation. For dessert we tried the entire menu, which included their signature cream cheese ice cream, their dutch baby dessert, and the chocolate "Charcuterie". First off I would just like to say that the order was timed excellently. We enjoyed our complimentary bites, our oysters, then the cakes, and the the entrees. There was just the right amount of lag time between each selection, which is very hard to achieve. This is something very small, but notable in terms of how the kitchen is ran, and the staff training. The oysters for the evening that we dined were from the Homer region. 3 oysters were from halibut cove, and 3 were from Jakolof Bay in the Seldovia. I liked that we received oysters from 2 different bodies of water. They were served over ice with lemon wedges, pure horseradish, and a spicy cocktail sauce. The oysters were shucked well, and were very fresh. They were also fairly priced at $16 for a 1/2 dozen. The smoke sablefish and halibut cake appetizer special for the evening was absolutely outstanding. It was one of the most well prepared fish cakes I have ever dined on. The cakes were very lightly breaded, and you could tell that the chef's intent was to assure that the flavors of the fish were showcased. There were notable flavors of dill and chive also present. They were served with a house made tartar sauce and lemon wedges. They were absolutely delicious, and I wanted another order once we were through with ours! The entree was extremely delicious, and well put together. The fish was cooked to the perfect temperature, and it pretty much melted in your mouth. The caramelized stout onions were an excellent flavor accompaniment to the delicate flavor of the rockfish. The vegetable salad was served cold, and the vinaigrette had excellent flavor to it. Seriously, I want the recipe for the dressing it was so good. The entree was well prepared, and nicely presented. The portion size was decent as well. We were pleasantly full by this point, but there is always room for dessert. Since we couldn't decide we ordered it all. Their signature cream cheese ice cream can be added to the dutch baby or chocolate charcuterie! The ice cream was delicious--super creamy, and rich. The dutch baby was very good, but the star of dessert was definitely the chocolate charcuterie. It was a very unique concept, and it was well presented, and very delicious. Our meal with 4 drinks was fairly priced at $128.40 before gratuity. We left very satisfied, and raving about our experience. This place is excellent from the food to the service, and we will definitely be back the next time we go down to Seward! read more

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If you're in Seward, this is the place to go for dinner. Just make sure you get there ASAP. Reservations go quickly and first come, first serve seats (especially at the bar) fill up very fast. We arrived at 5:08 and got some of the last 2 bar seat options. There food is so good! There mushroom bread was shockingly good - the brown sauce is addictive! The shrimp pil pil had an amazing smokey/ chili flavor. The tri tip was phenomenal and can be cooked to any preference. The halibut with the risotto and green sauce was out of this world! Another diamond restaurant we found in Alaska! read more

The Cookery - Fish of the Day (Halibut) - Seafood Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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I thought the food was mediocre and the service was slow. The portions were extremely small for the price. We were disappointed.

Yeah its alright. Fancy-ish food in small Alaska town. Wine, bubbly and beer only. Nothing was bad but really felt like they are trying to go for fancier recipes. Worth a meal for sure. Make reservations for sure. read more

Best restaurant in Seward!!! Everything was delicious and customer service is excellent!