Our entire experience at Overlook was confusing and disappointing that continued after our visit. I had reservations and after being seated, received a text on my phone that I can order on Toast.   Am I supposed to order on Toast or via our server since we had a physical menu? We ordered with our server who kept trying to push alcoholic drinks. Honestly, not everyone wants to be drinking every day even if they're on vacation.   We ordered the Smoked Alaskan King Salmon Dip for appetizer, the curried halibut, and the king salmon.  The dip was missing the cucumber slices which would have been a refreshing balance to the buttery ritz crackers which already seemed like an odd pairing.  The two entrees were just okay as the king salmon was surprisingly dry vs. moist as king salmon normally is.  The real disappointment was the Baked Alaska I was so looking forward to.  It barely had any ice cream that I thought they forgot about, until I was halfway through and found some melted in the middle.  When I asked about it, they said, oh, it sometimes melts if the flame was too close as they were toasting it. The brownie was dry and stale and there was just way too much meringue to filling ratio.   As I was walking to the parking lot, I received a text that I was signed up for the 49th State Brewer's Circle loyalty account that they never told me about. Deciding to make the most of it, I dined at 49th State Brewing the next day and it was assumed that since we were paying with the same card, it would automatically add the rewards.  Nope, they did not link our card when they signed us up without being asked so I was out of reward points on an almost $200 bill.  When we dined for the third time at 49th State at the airport where we could've used those rewards from that previous $200 bill, we tried again and they had to do it manually since it did not automatically add the reward due to Overlook's oversight.  Maybe that should've been the name of this place. read more

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Alaskan Cuisine w/ Denali Views [Denali Park AK] After visiting Denali National Park we stopped by to dine here before heading home. We didn't have any reservations but we were kindly accommodated immediately. The restaurant is considered a fine-dining establishment up on Sugarloaf Mountain with a cabin-like setting and ambiance. The restaurant is located in the Crow's Nest Resort. Jan (pronounced Yan) was our server. Friendly and entertaining young man from Czech Republic. We headed up the stairs that led to an outdoor patio. It was cold and rainy so we opted to sit indoors. We still had nice mountain views of the Alaska Range from the huge windows. Hubby had the Cheddar and Bacon-Stuffed Burger while I chose a seafood dish, the Grilled Alaskan Salmon. Alaska has some of the most delicious seafood for grilling. Yum! the meaty texture gave the salmon a bit more bite compared to leaner types of fish. I wonder if the fish was a sockeye salmon. Great service, great food. Shout out to Jan for a pleasant dining experience at the Overlook. Review #3140 read more

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This place was an experience on both good and bad terms... The ambiance of the space was great and well lit. The space wasn't too noisy but my table got there right when they opened and sat down with a reservation. The bar looked like a good place to hangout. There are a good amount of tables right next to the view but it is easily seen- with some outdoor seating. The food we ordered was on the lower average for being that high of price. Most dishes either lacked seasoning or had too much and was salty. The service of the restaurant was on the border of a nightmare. We had empty plates and drinks left on our table despite being tended too and the servers saw. Food took quite a long time to come out, I even witnessed tables and people walk out due to the outrageous time it was taken to prepare. The bill and water also felt like it took forever after asking for it. Definitely an experience I would not pay for again, save your money and stay at the bottom for the views or just hike up for pictures and picnic! read more

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Nice restaurant located on the edge of a cliff with beautiful views. It was very cozy and warm inside. Service was good but they try to push the alcoholic drinks too much even when we told the server that we don't drink. The food minus the dessert was very good. We had the halibut steak and curried halibut, which were delicious. The baked alaska was a disappointment. The server didn't even know how to light it properly and the ice cream and brownie was not fresh. read more

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The location, is absolutely stunning. The service is great, and the food is even better. Highly recommended if you get a chance. The stingers blood bear, the ravioli, the salmon dip and the mushroom were FANTASTIC. read more

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Went last night for a glass of wine. Then decided to stay for dinner. Host was a bit frazzled Told us we only had an hour , bc next party coming at 7 pm . He seated us ... waitress looked befuddled ... stayed she didn't know what was going on ! Oh my ... it's a restaurant ! Anyhoo , we both ordered haddock . Very good , nice flavor., moist . Sides were good . Nice pours of the wine Charming restaurant . read more

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Service is ok. Extremely understaffed. 3/5. Food wise: Salmon dip: 5/5 seems to be a decent choice. This dish has been here since 1987. Also seems to be a popular way of consuming salmon. Had it on Anchorage as well. Goes well with cucumbers or crackers. Reindeer stew: 5/5 very well made. Reindeer meats are very tender. Since it's marinated, much flavor inside. Cranberry (or rhubarb likely) on top of mashed potatoes reminds me of turkey...) Last time I had a similar dish, it was Venison by the end of St George St in Toronto, ON, Canada. Crab ravioli. 3/5 It's not that loud but definitely not a quiet place. It's nice if you happen to get a window view. read more

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This place is great! The food was yummy and the staff was kind. We even got a trainee (Joshua) who was learning quickly and a great addition to the night. We mostly all got the hamburger and it was good! My mom got the halibut curry and honestly, that was the winner. It sounds questionable, but if you're debating it - get it!! It was yummy!! It was HOT in the restaurant as the sun was setting, but that was the only downfall. read more

The Overlook - Burger - New American Near Me - Denali National Park, Alaska

We ate at this place called the Overlook which had beautiful views of the Denali National Park mountains. It sits on top of the crows nest resort. Kicked things off with an IPA, and then the appetizers were all great. The first was the Focaccia with alaskan sea salt, it was airy and soft. And came with a whipped ricotta spread that was light and sweet from the honey. They actually hook it up with the ratio of ricotta for the amount of bread you get. The king crab Rangoons were creamy and had the sweetness of the crab actually noticeable in the bite. The Smoked Salmon dip was very generous with the Alaskan salmon portion, the ritz crackers went surprisingly well with the smoky salmon, but I think they set the bar for themselves where they should've been homemade crackers. One of their signature dishes is the Alaskan Halibut Steak that comes with a homemade tartar sauce, whipped potatoes, and carrots. The tartar sauce added a tangy rich flavor to the halibut. The coffee was underwhelming, but the dessert certainly wasn't. The thing to get is the baked Alaska that is a brownie with moose tracks ice cream encased in meringue flambeed tableside. read more

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We stopped buy here during our time in Denali and ate here both nights, we absolutely loved and had to come back again. They're one of the few restaurants open late, which was perfect for us. Shout out to Jan who provided us with excellent service! We had a great time and greatly appreciated his attentiveness. 10/10! The food was excellent, we had the salmon and crab chowder which were delicious. We ended up taking a bowl of extra chowder home! We also had the king crab the second night. The crab legs were quite meaty and filling, we were able to eat it between the both us. My only disappointment was missing out on the reindeer stew and crab ravioli on both nights. We visited toward the end of the summer season so they were running out of a lot already. read more

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The food was just average, nothing special. The view of the mountains was great. The service was incredibly upsetting. The restaurant was located on a steep hill. They picked us up in a shuttle from the resort across the street. After spending several hundred dollars on a meal, drinks and desert, we asked again for the shuttle to take us back. They were incredibly rude, and made comments that the shuttle was just a courtesy and not a guarantee, and they told people that when they called (This was not mentioned when I called). They already picked us up and brought us there with no problem, how did they expect us to get back? We would not have physically been able to walk with the steep hill. The tone and lack of consideration was incredibly disrespectful, especially after spending so much money there. We even confirmed with the shuttle driver on the way there that we would have a ride back. They also made my drink, Manhattan, without any cherry, when the menu stated it came with the luxardo cherry. When I said something he brought out the empty cherry can to show me he was out (not sure why). But still charged full price for the drink. read more

Great service Great Food Great crab Great margarita Awesome Baked Alaska Kid-friendly read more

I am still craving the crab and artichoke dip I had at Overlook while in Denali. It was cheesy and full of crab. The bread it came with was perfectly crispy and buttery. We sat at the bar and had an incredible view. (Tip: sit at the bar or one of the tables near the windows!) If you are staying nearby, you can walk here. There's a bit of a climb up the stairs but adds to the setting. We asked the attendant at the desk next door in the resort for a ride home and he was more than happy to do so. Our bartender was also very friendly and attentive. Even though they were understaffed, you would not know. Unfortunately my salmon was overcooked and dry. The taste did not match up with its nice presentation. So come to Overlook for the crab and artichoke dip, a beverage at the bar, and a great view! read more

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Great food and service in a beautiful location overlooking Denali National Park Enjoyed eating outdoors (indoor options as well) read more

The food was delicious! The best salmon I've had the entire trip to Alaska. The hostess was able to work us in to their fully reserved schedule. read more

No.. my husband did not stalk people who were sitting at the bar just to get us a seat lolol no shame. We ordered: KING CRAB - This was our first time getting KING crab!! It was soooo worth it. Yes it was a bit salty and very messy, but worth it once in while. Felt super fancy with the lit up candle that was used to melt the butter too. HALIBUT CURRY - The portion size was small, but the amount of halibut was great! The curry itself was pretty good but would've been better with some spice. CUSTOMER SERVICE - The reason I didn't give this place a 5 star was because of the service. They didn't give us water until after 15 minutes of us asking and weren't very acknowledging. read more

The Overlook - King crab & halibut curry - New American Near Me - Denali National Park, Alaska

What a wonderful find in Denali. My family wanted a nice sit down meal and we were not disappointed. The service was great, the view was incredible and the food was top-notch. As a matter fact, we were so impressed that we went back the next night so we could try something else from that great menu. If I'm ever lucky enough to get back to Denali, I will not only eat at this restaurant, but I will try to get one of those cute little cabins they have in their hotel. Don't miss this when you get to Denali. read more

Great cozy restaurant, pleasant atmosphere excellent food. Everything was just delicious with some excellent drinks. read more

The Overlook - New American Near Me - Denali National Park, Alaska

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Appetizers and main courses were fantastic, and service was pleasant too. Dessert was why I'm downgrading the rating-- it was clear that none of it was even remotely fresh, which was just such a stark contrast to everything we ate before. The crème brûlée was cold (had been refrigerated after it was charred), and the brownie in the baked Alaska was so incredibly stale and flavorless that I couldn't finish it. The quality of the desserts had simply made me question everything I ate before. No way the restaurant that I thought had sold such fresh fish and mushrooms give such an old and forgotten dessert. read more

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Good food. Great location. Sun is a little harsh with little protection. Service was slow.

Well.... The view enticed us to give this place a try. In fact they even recommend that you have a reservation. Like Damn... This will pace must be good. The menu looked great with only the best descriptor words, but after that is all goes down hill. From the luke warm beer, ice-less water, and flat sodas to the literal instant mashed potatoes (they admitted to it), to the season less overcooked rib-eye this place was absolute trash. I usually don't give a shit about the service as long as the food is good, but on top of bad food the service was absolute dog-water. Slow as hell, super inattentive, and oblivious to the obvious. Whoever gave this place more than one star needs to have their palate reevaluated. If you can't tell the difference between instant mashed potatoes and real mashed potatoes then you don't belong on Yelp. read more

Loved this restaurant! Hannah was so accommodating and Moses was a great server. Don't forget to get the baked Alaska for dessert! The food and view are exceptional! read more

The food was very delicious and fresh. Our waiter was very nice and did a great job ensuring that we were all taken care of. There was also a pleasant view of the mountains. read more

Wow! Exceptional food and service! Thank you Eric for all the fabulous recommendations for food and for adventures while in Denali. Yak... lean, like filet minion and delicious! Reindeer stew, soft, tender and a nice warmth. Beautiful views and a must when visiting in DENALI! read more

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Best meal we had during our trip! Food quality good, very attentive service and amazing views!

We had a wonderful dinner with a fantastic view! Our waiter ERIC took exceptional care of us! He was funny, attentive, he accommodated our need to move inside away from mosquitoes and he anticipated all our needs! Thank you Eric! We worked our way through the menu and everything was exceptional - rib-eye, salmon, halibut and the reindeer stew! We finished with baked Alaska which did not disappoint! We will tell everyone and definitely come back! read more

Would be better if the server paid attention to us after we ordered food, been sitting here for 20 minutes waiting for our check

Evan was a good server. The food was 0/10. Our appetizer was focaccia bread-it was not even warm enough to melt the butter. We ordered our steaks medium and medium rare, received two WELL done steaks. One of the replacement steaks was good, the other was very rare, and half fat. They provided the brownie dessert for free-it was the coldest, driest brownie I have ever had-still partially frozen. The manager could care less about our experience. Expected more from the dinner I still had to pay $125 for. read more

The Overlook Bar and Grill What we ordered: 1. Mushroom Flatbread 2. Crab & Artichoke Dip 3. Buddha Bowl 4. King Salmon 5. Alaskan Halibut Cheeks 6. Alaskan Burger read more

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Exceptional service & exceptional food!! Must try on your visit to Denali. We ordered: -Wine 2017 Chardonnay -Calamari- amazing crisp delicious - smaller quantity so won't fill you up. The sauce the Thai sauce is out of this world delicious tastes more like mango chutney with Thai spice and cilantro. I licked the sauce off! -Grilled Halibut $29 for me and my son we replaced the mashed potatoes with wild rice for a $3 up charge. -Grilled Salmon with French fries in place of mashed potatoes. -Famous Alaska dessert (the server was so kind to come ask us that only two were left and he can reserve one for us if would like and of course we requested to reserve it - donot Miss out on this specialty of this place delicious dessert!) We sat in the patio and views were amazing - I grabbed my jacket as it gets chillier around after 8pm. Food was served quick and service was amazingly the best so far in Denali. Food exceptional so please visit and enjoy! read more

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This place was excellent we all had the crab so good different if we ever were back I would be there again waiter was awesome ,King Crab read more

The Overlook - Crab yummy - New American Near Me - Denali National Park, Alaska

This is my favorite restaurant in Denali! My family and I took a big group vacation to Denali and the Overlook Bar & Grill was a first dinner stop. It is a little confusing because the restaurant is up a steep hill and is attached to a lodge. But once you figure out where it is, you're all set. We arrived right when they opened so we got a table easily. I would recommend this because the place fills up quick. Though the service wasn't fast (is it ever in/near national parks though?), the staff treated us very well. The drinks were good and the seafood was wonderful! We loved the appetizers we shared, especially the crab and artichoke dip. If you're visiting Denali and are looking for some variety for your meal times, I would recommend heading up to the Overlook Bar & Grill. read more

This was a great place to have lunch. The view was spectacular and the weather couldn't have been nicer. We had the salmon entree and the halibut cheeks both were tasty. The salad with walnuts and pickled onions was fresh and very nice size. The service was great, though he didn't have a full restaurant (inside and out) he was attentive and friendly. Sit outside if the weather permits. It makes for a satisfying way to enjoy your meal. read more

The Overlook - The view - New American Near Me - Denali National Park, Alaska

Just arrived in Denali and stumbled onto this restaurant. Service, view and quality of food was great! We ordered a variety of things... fries and calamari for appetizers ... fantastic! Would definitely recommend and might possibly make our way back before we leave . Baked Alaska rivals any cruise I've been on! read more

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Food was so so and pricey. We ordered grilled salmon, crab ravioli, and baked Alaska. The Salmon was pretty bland. In fact, home-cooked salmon will taste better than The Overlook's grilled salmon. The dessert "baked Alaska" was supposed to have browned meringue but our meringue actually got burned, which tasted awful. The ravioli was probably the only one that tasted fine. The service and view were nice though. read more

We came really late at the end of their day with only 30 min left in the kitchen. They were wonderful and sat us at a table near the window giving us a nice view. The food was good, but they were out of some (see we came late) and offered suggestions in its place. The focaccia was good - likely would have been excellent earlier in the day. Our server Victor was wonderful. Very personable and provided excellent courteous service. It was a joy to have him as our server. read more

Got dragged up here to Denali to do some hiking with friends and we were looking for some dinner after the hiking trail really kicked my ass for the day. I wanted pizza to fill my cheese craving, but we happened upon a sign for a restaurant out front of a path and stairs off the main highway after buying some Mickey Moose t-shirts at the tourist shops. We all hiked up the path and finally reached the summit with the Overlook restaurant. I was a bit disappointed they did not have a lot of cheese items on the menu, but our waiter George who works on safaris in Africa in his spare time, suggested I try the Alaskan King salmon. Great suggestion. Not a big fish lover, but it was incredible. Melted in my mouth. Others in our group had the halibut and salmon and everyone was happy. The bottles of Leviathan wine didn't hurt either. For desert George recommended the baked Alaska, so I gave it a shot. A little warning here, this desert is flambéed in front of you. I kept my distance when George lit it up. Need to keep the little hair I have left on my head. The baked Alaska was great as well as the service. I would definitely come back here again if I travel this way again. Only thing they could improve, would be adding some cheese items to the menu for cheese lovers like me. read more

Best meal in Alaska. At our table we had: King Crab; grilled halibut; curry halibut; reindeer stew; yak. Each meal was divine. Our server, Vincent, was knowledgeable and joyful and made wonderful recommendations. read more

We came here twice in two days. It has a great view, a great selection of liquors, and decent menu (that based on other reviews, rotates). Better than other places in town for sure. Service was a little random (good but green) as it was the beginning of the season) but we were there for 2 hours and it wasn't crowded at all so that was fine. They played hard core New Orleans music here. It was totally out of place and funky. I liked it. I must recommend the Mr. Bean cocktail. It was delicious!!! I did my last Alaska checklist and had the king crab here. The waiter politely asked if I had experience with crab and gave me a lesson with the tools which was nice. She also took a picture of us which was sweet. The potato gratin is ON point too! During our times there we also had the mac and cheese (it was okay - for the price I wanted chunks of fish and it was more saucy flavor than pieces), the halibut cakes (good with the sauce, but not wow), smoked pork belly (could have been cooked better to make edges crispy) and the burger. The burger was huge! My finacee tried to finish it... :) read more

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Great drinks, Isaac is a great guy dry humor, the view for sunset with indoor or outdoor viewing was definitely worth it. Because of covid its drinks only but service is great. Would come back again for drinks all 49th state draft beers, we was going to wait 30min at the brewery but had the beers here instead with a better view. read more

The Overlook - New American Near Me - Denali National Park, Alaska