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    Tracy's King Crab Shack

    4.3 (155 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Golden King Crab Leg
    Cheryl W.

    I was genuinely excited to dine here after hearing so much about it before my trip to Alaska. The Golden King Crab leg was absolutely delicious; I would have happily enjoyed a second one, as a single leg simply wasn't enough. I didn't try the biscuit, so I can't comment on that. The crab bisque was enjoyable, with plenty of crab meat throughout. While it wasn't the best I've ever had, it was still flavorful and satisfying. The mini crab cakes were good as well, though I was a bit disappointed, I expected more crab and less filler. The atmosphere is more of a small, cafeteria‑style setting. My only complaint is that the food is brought to you on a tray, yet you don't actually get to use the tray. I'm not a fan of having my food placed directly on paper or extending on the table. All in all, although the food was a bit pricey, it was a good experience. The crab legs were the star of the meal and they did not disappoint.

    Jen S.

    Came here a couple days ago and was honestly shocked about the price of the crab legs. However I can say the meat is plump, sweet, and juicy. Dipped in the butter, it was perfect. I didn't think one leg would be enough but it was a perfect meal. We were able to eat outside and saw a bald eagle. There is a lot of outside seating and clean bathrooms. Everyone working there is super friendly and helpful.

    Sierra V.

    Super delicious, we ordered and got our food right away. The only thing stopping it from being 5 stars is the fact that you have to eat in a tent set up

    Jeffrey S.

    If you are visiting Juneau while your cruise ship is docked, don't follow the lemmings and hit up the Tracy's near the port. While the food and prices are the same, you'll have to wait in a huge line with all the other tourists. Instead, get your hiking boots on and start walking to the 2nd location. Yes, it's another 15 minutes from the original location, but you'll work up your appetite for all the wonderful food you'll have. Once you arrive, you'll see the welcome sign. Follow the directions and order at the first window, then order your adult beverages from the 2nd window and find your seats in one of the two large tents. We arrived at 11:30 AM, and there was only 1 other party in front of us. After ordering, our food arrived in less than 10 minutes. My wife & I each ordered a combo (her the Golden King Crab, me the Snow Crab), which came with a cup of crab bisque, 4 mini crab cakes, a roll and drawn butter. We each also got a fountain soda (refills can be had at the first counter). The food is worth the hype. If you've never eaten fresh crab before, take your time and use the crab tool to free up the juicy meat. Eventually, you'll get the hang of it. And unless you get on the fishing boat and catch the suckers yourself, you'll probably won't have fresher crab again. Afterwards, walk off the meal and check out the Whale Project nearby. Your friends will want to see more pictures than all the meals you're having on this vacation.

    Lunch with a delightful view!
    Veronica B.

    Tracy's King Crab Shack tooootally lived up to the hype! The king crab was phenomenal, the ambience was super fun, and the staff was incredibly helpful. They even triple-checked that everything I ordered was gluten-free, which I truly appreciated! Now, back to the king crab... YUM! Every sweet, flavorful bite was absolutely delicious, BUT for me, the bisque totally stole the show! Paired with a little white rice, and my mouth is still watering just thinking about it! All in all, Tracy's King Crab Shack is a WONDERFUL place to visit if you're ever in Juneau!

    Hannah W.

    Yes to all the things everyone else has already mentioned! Treat this like an excursion and also don't skip it! We were able to go in the middle of a port day, the line looked long but the wait was not more than 15 min. The cashiers ring a bell if you order a large bucket! (I haven't decided yet if that part was embarrassing or impressive ) They were also very kind and patient as I was asking all of my questions... questions they probably get asked several times throughout the day. Regardless, they were really polite and sweet and answered nicely! When the order is ready they walk around and call out the name of your order. Our Alaskan king crab came with butter and sourdough rolls! We didn't ask for any, but our server mentioned more butter or rolls would be provided upon request. The crab meat was delicious and not overpoweringly salty. We arrived after our excursion but before walking around to all of the shops. Some of the best seafood we've had and it was the perfect end to our port day at Juneau. (Don't forget to take a photo with Tracy on your way out!) One note: an awesome souvenir would have been a simple Tracy's King Crab magnet... one without any comedic undertones! Next time we go back, we'll see if they have 'em!

    Crab lady
    Aida F.

    Now Thursdays are a kicker.... They got an all you can eat deal for $50 so there will be one heck of a line but don't stray! Stay! Cause good golly, wow the first few bites of the crab bisque were insanely delicious!! Probably the best I've ever had. One bite and my eyes were wiiide open like I'd seen a ghost... You know when they say, "save the best for last"? This crab bisque was exactly that. It was so rich and creamy, really incredible. If money wasn't a thang, I'd serve this to every single one of my guests at my wedding (if I ever got married.) I only had a few bites of this bisque cause I knew it was too good and I had two make every bite count so I moved onto the sliders. And the sliders were cutely arranged. They had the perfect amount of spice. The large picks were perfect to keep the sliders in tack. If I had to choose being a slider girl versus breaking up a crab open. This is the way to go. I'm not breaking the bank and I'm enjoying my meal just as much. And I'm not making a mess of myself. But don't let me stray you from getting the whole crab if you're looking for a lot of meat in your mouth. Honestly, I don't know how people do that 'all you can eat' thang on Thursdays because the sliders and crab bisque was more than enough food for me. But if you're looking for a good mixture of coleslaw, spicy sauce, crab n' crabcake then this IS the right choice. Now, if you're a messy eater like me, you'll probably have a lil' bit slipping out of your sliders, but that's fine! This is when you grab yourself a fork and then you got yourself a lil' crabcake coleslaw salad afterwards. Now let's talk about the view, well hot dang! It's like something out of the travel channel! Hello National Geographic, you have a beautifulll view of the water with the mountains in the background. There are tourist traps, and then there's a tourist's paradise, and right here up in the harbor on Whittier Street is a lil' slice of heaven like you ain't never seen.

    Food Menu
    Mich C.

    The first location of this restaurant is renowned for its amazing crab. A local told us about this location, where there was no wait. We ended up tasting the Red King Crab, the Gold King Crab, the Snow Crab, the "limited special" shelled seafood cup, the lobster bisque, the crab cakes, the rolls, the fries, and the queso. We also had the iced tea cocktail. I personally prefer Snow Crab and it did not disappoint The Iced tea cocktail was also really good. While it is not my preference the Red King Crab leg was also outstanding. Had these been my only items, I would have given the review 5 stars. The lobster bisque, queso, fries and rolls were good if you are in the mood for those items specifically. The seafood cup, which you would think came from the same crabs, was disappointing. It was dry and required the cocktail sauce and lemon. The photograph made it look like there were big chunks, but it was pretty much shredded. I asked the older lady cashier about it when we first ordered the crab legs and then ordered this in our second round. I feel she could have given a little more infirmation about it. Either way, I would not order that or the crab cakes again. If I am even in Juneau again, I'd definitely save my money up fir a stop here!

    Snow Crab (1/2 crab - $45) + Coleslaw ($4.50)
    Risa H.

    Tracy's second location is much less crowded than the main location, and also has a prettier view from the tent on the right. The people who work here are also way friendlier, but that could be because all the annoying cruise ship people go to the main location as it is right near port! I tried the half Snow Crab ($45 - comes with two rolls and butter) and the Coleslaw ($4.50) on the side. I was the very first person to order at 10:30AM - crab for breakfast ain't bad! Overall, I liked this second location way more than the main - it is bigger and has more tables, so if you have a big group I would suggest making your way to this location instead. The views are better here, staff is friendlier, more space, but same great crab!

    Tracy's King Crab Shack
    Trista H.

    We stopped at Tracy's King Crab Shack while in Juneau doing the Alaskan cruise. There are two locations, this location being less busy than the main location. There is one bathroom on site. Discover is an accepted form of payment. There is a 2.5% surcharge added to credit card sales. There is a $2.50 up-charge added for to-go items. Wine and beer are available for purchase with a 3% liquor tax. Every step of the process is self-serve; from ordering food, picking up food and bussing own table. The entire establishment is in refurbished functional sheds. Seating is outdoor picnic table, covered tent style. There are several photo stand-ins on the property creating fun photo opportunities. During our visit, I slurped on a pint of Alaskan Husky IPA for $8.50. We shared a small (qty 6) Mini Crab Cakes for $10.95. I ordered a pound of Alaskan Red King Crab for $85; served with garlic rolls and butter. This crab was a test in patience to say the least. Lots of cracking needed to be done and it wasn't easy. My daughter ordered a pound of the Dungeness Snow Crab for $35. We all had a great time sampling local Alaskan seafood at Tracy's. Definitely a highlight of our stop in Juneau.

    Kate M.

    Quick tip for anyone wanting to try Tracy's, come to this location instead of the one on the boardwalk. Less busy, more room and a beautiful view of the mountain. Okay, on to the review. Be aware, it's pricy but I didn't expect anything different. Our group ordered the king crab, crab bisque and crab cakes. I don't even like crab cakes and I had to go order another set because they were that good. They did bring us the wrong crab at first but they fixed it immediately. Crab bisque was the best I ever had and I still dream about it. Some say this place is gimmicky and pandering to the tourists but the food was legitimately good.

    Crab
    John T.

    Get what you pay for, and it's not cheap. We decided we were splurging this year. It was totally worth it, red and yellow king, dungeonous as well as bisk and mini crab cakes. Definitely worth the stop when in Juneau. Remember - it's not cheap!!

    Anissa C.

    We went to the second location! There is rarely a wait there.. we ordered 2 King Crab legs and 2 snow crab clusters... Our crabs were meaty, sweet and delicious.. It was money well spent .. Yes, it's expensive.. But, there's nothing like fresh crab..

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    The staff was rude and sarcastic however, the food was delicious a bit overpriced, but to be expected while you're in Alaska

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    Delicious food and definitely a bucket list item! The service was good and there was plenty of seating with great water views!

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    A tourist trap for sure, but when in rome, or Jenaeu…read more.. We had a stop here from the cruise ship and I know locals have a love hate relationship with us. So just try not to be a jerk wherever you go. It was CROWDED. but we got a table upstairs. The service is efficient. We split a reindeer sausage sandwich (sorry Rudolph!) it was very tasty and they didn't skimp on the onions. You get a side too, we picked potato salad and it wasn't too shabby. Of course they lead you out through the gift shop, LOL.

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