We had the fish & chips & the salmon blt. Both were just ok. 3 small pieces of fish, cooked well…read morebut that was it. I wanted 1 more strip of bacon on the salmon blt. I did like the spinach & salmon on the blt though. The crisps with the blt were a little thickly cut for me but the seasoning was good. We sat outside & had a good view of Mt McKinley.

Grabbing lunch here before our coach leaves. Appetizers reasonable. But, the wings and bowl of…read morecornbread chili were okay. Very bland bar food...

Walking in to this place made me feel like home. I don't know if it was the smoking accessories or…read morethe dog on the bar. I ordered a burger because I couldn't afford the fish and chips. We got an appetizer of wings, 3 of the 4 wings were hot but one of them was still cold inside but still very good. Finally got my burger and man was it good, juicy, flavorful. After we ate our server told us to make sure we call ahead next time when we have a big group of 7 people coming so they can be more prepared. This place just made me feel like home. The only mistake I made was coming here on the first day of our visit because now I miss my dog.

Man...Am I glad we stumbled across this place! This incredible experience started by pulling up to…read moretheir restaurant 5 minutes before they opened and noticing this place looked more like an abandoned work shop than a restaurant. But when the clock striked noon and the door swung open, we were kindly greeted by a strapped older man with a half blind dog carrying a dead mouse which I can only assume now came directly from the kitchen. Upon entering, we noticed the smoke shop on the left, and the foul smell of 40 years of cigarettes being smoked that came from the cigarette vending machine in the entryway that still seemed operable. This of course prompted the question "is there smoking allowed in this restaurant" and a quick response of "not during restaurant hours" , more on this later. Once seated, our server dressed in tight blue jeans and a sturgis shirt approached the table looking like he hadn't slept for weeks with a look on his face like "why in the world would you guys choose to eat here?" asked to take our order. After quickly passing on the $55 fish and chips, yes $55 fish and chips, our family decided on a hamburger, chicken sandwich, and chicken fingers for the kid. Hamburger was fine, the chicken sandwich was equivalent to a Tyson chicken patty, and the chicken fingers were lacking chicken in them. Prior to wrapping up our meal at this fine establishment, we watched the old man mentioned earlier fire up a cigarette at the bar, as he gazed out at the lake, proud of what the H&H has become over the years. The innovation used around this place was quite inspiring, especially the 1970's kids metal high chair with one leg being used to hold down the ice cream bucket dog water bowl to avoid it from being tipped over as he meandered through the dining room. Honestly if you keep your expectations incredibly low, and take in the beauty and sights this place has to offer, it won't be a wasted trip, but rather an experience you'll never forget. Just know there will be times where you need to look the other way, as there isn't a chance in hell this restaurant would pass a food and health inspection. Upgraded to 2 stars for our most memorable lunch we've ever had.

Dear Reader: if, like me, you thought the Fairview Inn was the "true locals bar" in Talkeetna, the…read moreI am here to tell you that, like me, your are WRONG! The Teepee is the *TRUE* locals bar. Drinks are dirt cheap. Maybe the cheapest I've ever seen in Alaska. You can get some beers for $4 which is unheard of in the 49th state in 2023. Are they great beers? Not really. Do they fit the friendly-divey vibe of this local watering hole perfectly? Yes, really. It's pretty ironic that the most locals-only bar in town is part of a hotel...but it's true. Disregard all the reviews talking about this place being smoky. That has changed and this place no longer smells of smoke, nor is it allowed. If you're a dorky tourist, you'll likely still be welcomed here. Just expect to be the only dorky tourists in the joint.

GREAT Spot!! Where the locals go. Highly recommend! The Blueberry Mojito brewed by Denali…read moreBrewing with a touch of soda water is delicious!

Good things eggs good patio good bathroom great the rest not so good I feel sorry for the reindeer…read morethat gave us the sausage in must have been very small. I know this is a one time eating place for tourists not returning customers. Gweanies in Anchorage is 10x the better.

Located in a super small town in AK. There were super friendly host and hostess that were greeting…read morepeople on the street. They lured us in. They were great. Very passionate about this place for sure. Service was good. Very attentive and helpful. We only stopped in for drinks. Had a party of 7 so tried lots of different things. Lots were canned and some handmade. They were okay. It was the vibes and sitting out on the deck that was nice. Menu not big at all.

Sign alone was intriguing to us and when our train was delayed we decided to stop in here for a…read morebeer while waiting. Fried mushrooms and crab cakes were so good! Better than home for sure! A little of the beaten path of downtown Talkeetna, but worth walking a couple blocks down the highway (also within a short walking distance from train depot).

Nice find. We went here for lunch prior to leaving Talkeetna. First off the location the Venu gave…read morethe ambience of the old West. Cool. Inside there are a myriad of pictures mostly of people you will not recognize because they tend to be local or traveling musicians that apparently provide amazing entertainment for the local folks. There is however, one famous picture and that is a John Denver and his dog catching a salmon. What about the food? I had a BLT which hit the spot and another in our group had a half pound burger which also hits the spot. I don't remember what the third person had but they enjoyed their meal and told me they would give it four stars. All in all it was a great visit we got her tummy is filled with some delicious food while soaking in local ambience. There was no live music while we were there, but I could imagine given all the pictures of musicians.

Really enjoyed this place. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was…read morepleasant. I'd happily come back and would recommend it to others.

Fish and chips "hearty portion' (menu quote) = three pieces, each the size of a little finger. If…read moreyou want a bowl of fries and three fish sticks (times 0.5) for $26, stop here. Complained to manager and he cuts 10% off the $26 price. And they add 3% for credit card purchases. Have eaten here twice. This was the last time.

Food was delicious and Jess our waitress was great. We had the brisket and the salmon. Salmon was…read moreso fresh and tender. Brisket was good well without being overdone. Yum. The smoked cod chowder was to die for and you have to have the brownie. They make all their food and it was awesome. Jess was the best, great service and great sense of humor. Loved her

Was fun to come out on a day trip from Anchorage…read more Bartender was a blast happy to try some great new beers. Food was great we got a pickle yes pickle pizza!!! So freaking good. - Side not we love pickles. They had highchairs for the kiddo and some amazing outdoor seating in the summer. Place was clean and amazing to be in.

The 4 course meal was an interesting selection leaning towards the seafoods of Alaska. Heavily…read morepushed and additional charge, the oysters were good but not the best we've had. The scallops were a sous vide that would be better pan sired in my opinion. Entrees were very good and the two deserts offered were great! With the pairing wine flight for additional fee we felt the over $400 tab was a bit steep. Service was good, and the facility was amazing with all the AK ambiance.

From the owner: Featuring a multi-course set menu of signature Alaska seafood and game, Foraker Restaurant is the…read moreperfect setting for a fine dining experience. Our chef-crafted courses highlight seasonal Alaska ingredients for a unique dining experience. Choose to accent your meal with the perfect wine pairing from our award-winning list.