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    Trail Lake Lodge

    4.0 (46 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Ashley B.

    Stopped here on a whim after exploring some trails in the area. They have Alaska Brewery on tap. We were hoping for some local Cooper landing brews unfortunately. We both ordered the classic burgers. I didn't care for mine, the cheese was put on too early so it was entirely melted and had no taste to it. I ordered onion rings as a side and they were delicious. You get no shortage of your side. I had a lot of leftover onions rings and my partner got fries as a side and also couldn't finish them. We split the pie of the day - chocolate mint. I thought it was pretty good. Tasted like it was made with peppermint Pattie's. The best part of the experience was our server. She was very friendly. Kept our drinks filled. And checked in on us enough but not overly. We will stop here again.

    A bulleit neat by the lake
    Adam B.

    Such an epic burger! We were heading to Seward and wanted to stay and eat a bit out of the touristy area. A coworker recommended Trail Lake Lodge and we loved it! After a long, difficult hike at Carter Lake, this meal was perfect. Delicious beef, great fries and onion rings, yummy dessert, it was great. We also tried one of their famous cinnamon rolls later during our drive. So good. Eat here, stay here, you'll love it, it's a quintessential Alaskan experience!

    Fried rock fish.
    Doug S.

    Trail lake lodge is a great little stop on the way to or from Seward. The town slows you down to 25 mph and you should stop. A full bar and with ample seating. We enjoyed the fried rock fish (or cod whichever they caught that day) and a burger. The fries were crispy and the local beer was cold. Fun signs around the bar will keep you entertained. We really enjoyed our stop. Would recommend.

    Fernando R.

    Best burger in Alaska! Stopped by on the way back to Anchorage. This little place by the road side, is straight out a nice piece of Americana. Emily was terrific! She suggested their Texas burger and Oh my!!! It was AMAZING! Glad to have stopped over. This is a must for anyone looking for great flavors with nice service.

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    Amulya V.

    I wish I could give more than 5 stars!! We stopped here for dinner on our way to Anchorage from Seward. I got the char boiled salmon with warm Brussel sprouts and fries ( instead of mashed potato es). I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of these three items. I am someone who finds it difficult to finish any meal, but I ate everything and the plate was clean!! That's because the food was sooo good, and I took my sweet time to eat every bit of it. (My husband did steal some fries, Brussel sprouts and fish from my plate ;) ). That should tell you how good the food is!! And their fries - simple, crisp and perfect!! My husband ordered cod quesadilla and he loved it. The staff here are so friendly and accommodating, with always a smile on their face. Also, make sure you look at the view from the side yard of this place. Its just beautiful. Highly recommend this place!!

    July 2019
    SuzMarina F.

    Our family hosted a family reunion at Trail Lake Lodge. They catered a Saturday night dinner for about 90 people and it was AMAZING. I admit I'm a little bougie, from a foodie city and accustom to some amazing cooks in my life and this lodge really made our family dinner special and delicious. I thanked the owner personally. Execution, customer service, quality of food, everything tasted great and I was impressed. The view of the lake with float planes parked, backdrop of mountains and watching the Alaska Railroad Trains go by was magical. I didn't actually stay the night at the lodge but a lot of my family did. You are in a town of 200 people, that was founded around 1918 to support railroad workers. . . it isn't the Four Seasons, its Alaska . . its going to be rustic. I have to say thou the bedspread was super soft. Very eclectic rooms. Not where I'd usually stay but if you want history and off the beaten path then there it is! Thank you!

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    Dave A.

    Love it. Long lines in Seward drove us out of there and came across this little gem of a place. It was so good!! The best salmon dip I've ever had!

    The most Meat-ful salad I ever have. Not at all in a bad way.

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    Cute little lodge restaurant. Nothing fancy and filled our bellies. Friendly service!

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    We stopped in for lunch and had to agree...they were the best burgers. Great service. Great food.

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    Nice people, but the facilities are worn and the walls are paper thin.

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    Lipstick on the coffee mug. Food poisoning from the breakfast sandwich. Reindeer sausage scramble was all right.

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    A pleasant surprise. The chicken wrap with salmon chowder was way better than expected. I would highly recommend eating there!!

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    We stopped here on our drive from Seward to Anchorage and we were thrilled to have some really good food.

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    Sunrise Inn - Chili in sourdough Bread Bowl

    Sunrise Inn

    3.9(59 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$

    I cannot attest to the food at this place as we didn't eat here but we just stayed here for the…read morenight. This hotel was by far the worst place that we had stayed on our trip to alaska out of all seven locations. You check in at the restaurant.Although we had to go into the bar to find somebody to check us in and get us a key to the room. The guy was really nice.That checked us in and the price was right. Unfortunately, that was where the good things ended did. The place is clearly very dated, which is totally fine. There are random holes all along the wall, where it looks like other things used to be. Our friends were staying in the room next to us and their carpet was absolutely disgusting. Thankfully, we had some sort of vinyl on our floors. So that it wasn't that bad. Her bedding had multiple tears in it. Nothing in the room matched from the towels to the sheets. When we pulled back the sheets of the bed, there were little specks of what looked like dirt all along the bed, and it appeared that the sheets had not been cleaned. Thankfully, we had each brought a blanket.So we were able to use that to sleep with. It really, truly did feel dirty though sleeping in that bed. We only had two towels in our room for 4 people, so my husband went and asked for another. The only thing that they could give him was an extra hand towel. When I turned on the shower, the way that the shower head was facing the water, just completely shot right out of the shower stall leaving water all over the floor and no good towels to clean it up.

    We used to come here years ago, for pie. Their blueberry was amazing. They used to have different…read moresalt and pepper pots on each table. Then some new owners took over, and i was served limp and floppy fries and we didn't go back. Although of course I appreciate they may have had teething problems, as new owners, and that we'd go back at a later date. And we did return today. Our server was friendly, and helpful, brought us coffee, in sturdy Sunrise Inn mugs, and took our order (Crispy Chicken wrap and fries for me, Chili in Bread bowl for him) The atmosphere was warm and friendly, with quite a few diners in, chatting to the server. Guys, the Crispy Chicken Wrap brought to me, was simply outstanding. Perfect in every way. Great mix of crunchy vegetables, cheese, and creamy ranch, i cannot praise it enough. It's the best I've personally tasted, in, well, ever really. And the fries have redeemed themselves 1000%. Super crisp, and soft inside, beautifully seasoned. I am so happy that Sunrise Inn is THIS good. I'll be driving back down just to have this again, and think nothing of the drive. Blake really enjoyed his Chili Bread Bowl too. Seriously, if i can get food this good i don't really care about the cost, or the length of the drive to get to it. But yes of course it would be more convenient if it were in Anchorage, but the drive is half the fun. Also the staff - the server was great, very friendly, and the chef brought out our meals to us, and he had these pants on featuring fish. Very alluring, and I told him so. We'll be back sooner rather than later

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    Flamingo Lounge - double double burger

    Flamingo Lounge

    4.4(179 reviews)
    26.8 mi

    Both times I was able to get seated right away at the bar for dinner. The first night I had the…read more"bucket of butt" (halibut) along with fried pickles, and Tanner crab the following night. I absolutely loved the gluten-free coating on the halibut since I'm not a fan of tempura-style batter. The Tanner crab was amazing, and the fried pickles were also great, though the portion was huge (definitely too much for one person). Service was excellent both nights. The bartenders were really friendly, and the food came out quickly and smoothly. The interior is also super cute, kind of an old-school lounge vibe with lots of velvet. There's a neon sign that says "city where the fun shines," which adds to the fun atmosphere. Such a great dinner spot in Seward.

    I was told that this place had a new chef so the food was now "great!" Since I'm in town working…read moreand wanted dinner, I stopped in. First, the place looks like1985 retired inside in a good way. The bar in lined in plush red fabric and the photos, decor and chairs all are retro to the max but what did the food taste like? So I ordered the smash burger and roasted mini Yukon gold potatoes with creme and bacon. The burger was kinda charred I guess but still good, the server never asked how I wanted it cooked so that was a HUGE minus, but it wasn't bad just not great, the flavor was good, the veggies were fresh, just not great! The potatoes were the star of the show! They were perfectly seasoned and the creme and bacon sauce was MONEY!! They literally melt in your mouth and were roasted perfectly without being mushy. The service was good, the vibe was super chill. The place is kinda pricey for what you get but that is everything in this little town. I will be back to try some other things eventually.

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    The Cookery - Crispy chicken

    The Cookery

    4.6(526 reviews)
    26.8 mi
    $$$

    What a gem. The food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. We ordered the brussel sprouts app…read moreand it was perfectly roasted. We got fried chicken, shrimp and grits and the halibut. All dishes were cooked perfectly again. The fried chicken was lightly breaded and sat on top of an Asian slaw that was the perfect acidity to balance with the fried chicken. The grits had the right texture and was delicious. My halibut was seasoned with tons of flavor and cooked to perfection. Do you see a theme here? We sat near where the cook and prep the dishes before going to their respective tables. This place hums like a well oiled engine. Going to the owner's sister restaurant tomorrow and can't wait.

    Was recommended to come here by Anchorage locals. Short wait shortly after they opened so must be a…read morepopular spot. We took a walk to the waterfront for 15-20 mins and could have easily gotten a drink somewhere or done some window shopping. Everything was really good - starting with salmon gougere amuse bouche, the soup of the day (curry carrot?), and local oysters to the smoked scallop cocktail. The fried chicken, salmon, and shrimp and grits. We ended up ordering the cream cheese ice cream which ended up taking FOREVER since they forgot about it and never checked on us. Unfortunately the cream cheese ice cream was also kinda disappointing and was just like scooped frozen cheesecake - which don't get me wrong is delish but not worth the wait or $. Service was good until the end. Great wine options! Prices on par with SF and presumably Alaska/touristy areas.

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