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Turnagains Fish House

4.5 (27 reviews)
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Joy L.

I would give this place 4.5 for seafood and salad. My husband got a burger and hated it, but liked the handcut fries with skin on them. He was also happy they had hot tea with a selection of choices- a lot alcohol centered places don't have that offering. My crab legs and kale salad were both excellent. Service was spot on. And the restaurant itself is SO beautifully Alaskan, with a nice patio and a gorgeous view of the Turnagin Arm. That alone warrants a visit just for apps and a drink. Definitely recommend. And the kale salad is EXCELLENT!

Tryingfood A.

Somehow found this place the way back from Whittier! Food is pretty nice. Not sure why yelp says it's an Indian place haha.

Brennan K.

This spot was amazing and the perfect pop in on our drive home from Seward. Great menu with lots of options (not just fish) plus an amazing staff. I cannot say enough great things about this and genuinely hope it becomes a long term fixture. We ordered a bowl, two fish and chips and a halibut sandwich. Everything was fresh caught and cooked to perfection. Small ish spot with casual dining and a patio overlooking the turnagain arm brings it all together. Can't wait to eat here many times in the future after ski hike and hike days for a heathy meal

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R L.

Good did food and great service! They had a large table able to sit about 12 people. They have small gift shop with Alaska and restaurant merchandise including local artists

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Stephanie M.

Cozy spot with nice staff and tvs to catch any games going on. We tried the halibut and chips which were thick and flaky, held together with non-greasy batter that was light with the right crispness to it. Sauce was killer and they do have vinegar on the table if you like. Fries were a little thicker than I personally prefer but were cooked to my liking. We also had the taco special which was balanced and moist with the crunch and sweetness of the slaw and a great serving size as well. The chowder was also a win as it wasn't too thick and was seasoned well. Beers to top it off and you got a great place to stop in when driving through turnagain.

Seafood Chowder with Focaccia Bread.
Vic E.

I found out about this place from a review by the Anchorage Daily News yesterday. Turnagains Fish House is a new restaurant that recently opened in Indian along the Seward Highway a couple of doors down from Birch & Alder and further down the road past Indian Valley Meats as you're going towards Girdwood. The dining area is rustic style with a large patio that offers a great view of the water across the highway as well as the surrounding mountains. The dining area was packed with tourists from the lower 48 and other countries. The employees were friendly but were short-handed for the amount of customers that came in. One of the servers was kind enough to notify us that there may be a wait because of the large party that arrived ahead of us. We understood and were in no hurry after enjoying the drive from Anchorage. We chose a table by the window as the patio was filled with capacity and had no open tables. The menu had a good variety of seafood dishes as well as a beer/wine menu on the other side. I decided to try the Bore Tide Boat Bowl with halibut (sundried tomato pesto brown rice with garbanzo beans, charred kale, pickled onions. diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced avocados). My friend decided to go with the House Salad (kale, mixed greens, carrots, croutons made in-house, and pepitas with balsamic dressing) and a bowl of Seafood Chowder. It took a half hour before our orders came, understandable given that there were only two servers on the floor. I have to give them credit for working hard to make sure everyone received their orders and no one was overlooked. The Bore Tide Bowl was outstanding in every way in terms of flavor and presentation. The charred kale provided a nice crunch to go with the sundried pesto brown rice and the sliced avocados. The halibut was very moist and tender, seasoned lightly and was complemented well with the pickled onions and the garbanzo beans. My friend enjoyed the Seafood Chowder which came with a thick slice of Focaccia Bread as well as the House salad. The most popular item is of course the Halibut and Chips which most of the other diners had ordered. I will definitely try that on my next visit. Aside from the aforementioned Halibut and Chips, some standout items on the menu include the Salmon Hushpuppies (salmon fried in cornmeal batter and served with tartar sauce), the Fisherman's Boat Bowl (chimichurri brown rice with pinto and black beans, edamame, sweet potatoes, and cabbage), and the Salmon Panko (fried in panko with a sweet teriyaki aioli). Quinoa rice can be substituted for brown rice for $2 when ordering a Boat Bowl along with a choice of Miso Cod, Salmon, Halibut, Steak, or Tofu for an additional charge. Hopefully, they will have more staff available soon to take care of the lunch rush and shorten the wait times. Despite being short-handed, the food was well worth the wait. Once they get more staff, this will be one of the best places to eat along the highway to Girdwood.

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Great fish and chips. atmosphere was very cool. Cool little wide spot in the road. Worth a visit

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Loved this place!! Ashton was so nice and full of knowledge. The food and drinks were delicious!!! I'll definitely come back again.

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11 months ago

Great experience, the Giant Crab Claws were exceptional. The service was also exceptional

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1 year ago

Disappointed because their hours say open and they are only open 2 days a week. We biked 17 miles and they were closed.

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1 year ago

Best fish around! And chowder! And salads! And service! Highest recommendation! It's worth a drive in from Anchorage.

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