Ok, Friday night out with the hubby. We are new here and just finished looking at a house with the Realtor and made a split decision for a 'splurge' dinner. We've been in a hotel for a few weeks and tried the 'normal' local restaurants but we were saving this one and a few others. Took a chance to show up with no reservation, but they were gracious and easily found a table to sit us in 1 minute flat. LOVED the GENEROUS bucket of REAL butter packets. My husband and I have a joke about the crime of a nice restaurant serving fake oil based butter. Not here. Good sign #1. Waitress arrived and nice, we got glasses of wine (extensive menu) and I ordered my Escargot right away. No question I was shocked to think I would find my European delicacy here! Yup! Arrived quite quickly with the wine, some nice slices of the Ciabatta bread they also brought for the table. YUMM-O. Just like I remember from Germany. Mains: Lobster (MP) for me and the Foxy cut of the Prime Rib for hubby. Baked Potato and the Cheesy potatoes. All was delicious! And the HUGE salad bar was lovely and included. Now, we opted on dessert to go. Crème Brûlée and Key Lime Cheesecake. Current note, Brûlée tasteless but Key Lime delightful. End. Our bill was $240. My 16-20 oz. Australian Lobster Tail cost $135. Yup, MP [smh]. Sad part, I got two apparently to make the ounces, and it was meaty, but pretty dry and not much flavor, not sweet. However, I do not recall ever having Australian lobster....so buyer beware all around on that one. BUT, we had a lovely night and look forward to trying other items, and that salad bar alone!!! Check this establishment out if you haven't already!!! P.S. Can't believe we forgot to take pics. Sorry. read more

This review is not based on food because we did not eat here but service only. I made ressies and we arrived on time. We walked in and it was really strange we stood there and weren't greeted. It was a crowded Saturday night and the place was packed.. however, there was literally a woman standing there and she said nothing, not I'll be right with you nada... I was a few seconds from leaving but at last we were acknowledged and after finding us a table we were seated. We opened the menu and waited for our server.. we waited and waited some more finally deciding to leave. We didn't even get offered water... I'm a big stickler on service and this place on this day lacked. The interior reminded me of an older Texas road house from California. PSA: The menu is only seafood (crab and shrimp) and prime rib. read more

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A good prime rib and seafood restaurant. Unfortunately, the prime rib is not a top-grade prime cut of meat, but more towards a choice cut. It did not have that "melts-in-your-mouth" texture often found at other places, such as Lawry's or The San Franciscan in Los Angeles. Their seafood is cooked to perfection, and the lobster was not overcooked, unlike what I have experienced at the steakhouse chain, Fleming's. The King Crab legs are juicy and not dried out. They offer excellent appetizers, including escargot, calamari, and more. Escargot lacked sufficient garlic. Dinner includes a trip to the salad bar, where you can pile your plate high, but only once. Their selection of desserts was extensive, which included crème brûlée, tiramisu, cheesecake, various cakes, and apple pie. The service was slow, but it was due to the place being extremely busy. This restaurant comes highly recommended, and I can see why! Rustic decor, with over 1000 decorative turtles. If you are in Fairbanks, this is the best place to go for dinner. There are other restaurants, such as The Pump House and Pike Place, but their overall Yelp ratings are lower. read more

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I loved my experience at the turtle club! First impression, the staff was so friendly and welcoming, our server gave us great recommendations for things to do locally. The crab was incredible. The price was shocking, but I understand the market price varies based on many factors. $240 was crazy... but I will say I can still remember the taste of the juicy sweet succulent crab even days later, one of the greatest things I've ever eaten. If you have the money, it's worth it. The salad bar was huge with so many delicious toppings. The ambiance is cozy and warm and everyone there seemed to be having a great time as well. The prime rib was good, not the best we have had, but solid. I'd go back for the crab but hopefully when market prices are better! I'll be thinking about that crab forever. read more

Turtle Club - Crab legs with cheesy potatoes & prime rib - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

A good restaurant if you are looking to spurge. The king crab legs were sweet and meaty, but it's very pricey. The prime rib was cooked perfectly. The self serve salad bar had fresh ingredients to build yourself a really nice salad. Service was okay, can't say it meets the standard of a fancy expensive restaurant. read more

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First, this is the place to have the Alaskan King Crab! They are amazingly big, sweet and moist. We couldn't finish an entire serving because there was so much crab meat! Plus the crab was absolutely delicious. This is the best place we have ever had King Crab, to include restaurants we tried in Anchorage. It is at market prices, so you may want to ask prices before ordering. For us it was pricey but it was absolutely worth it. We also had the prime rib and King Crab combo. The prime rib was also good, but we concentrated on trying to finish the crab. Next time we are just going with the crab because of the generous portion and it's delicious! Second, Linsey our server was awesome! She was super friendly, attentive and had great insights and conversations about the local area. The cool thing is that she was attentive and didn't over talk all night. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, the Turtle Club is a great place! read more

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Fairbanks doesn't have that many restaurants, so we tried to choose a place with a lot of reviews and a high rating. Since we were in Alaska, we really wanted to try king crab and salmon. The restaurant looked like a simple local spot, so we assumed the prices would be reasonable. We ordered fish and chips, soup, and 1.5 lb of king crab. However, the king crab alone came out to $240. We were served three crab legs. The food itself was definitely delicious. The king crab was fresh and full of meat, and the fish in the fish and chips was also very fresh and tasty. However, it was probably the most expensive king crab we've ever had at any restaurant. Looking at other reviews, it seems like no one else paid as much as we did, which makes us wonder if we were overcharged. The menu did say "market price," though. The salad bar was not in great condition. The vegetables didn't seem very fresh, so you had to pick carefully. Overall, the food tasted good, Service was good , but it felt like the most expensive king crab in the world. read more

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I have a hard time giving this spot more than 3 stars. because although the quality of the crab was great, is market price for 1.5 lbs Alaskan King Crab really $180 (Sept 2025)? The steak is definitely not up to par (I know it's hard to compete with Texas where steak quality is superb... I assume the price has to do with supply chain). The staff was also a solid 3.5 stars. No one was rude, but also not particularly friendly or attentive, and we went with dry glasses a couple of times. The atmosphere of the restaurant is fine. The locale is clean and the decor is part of its charm. All-in-all, if I had to do over, I may not have included this spot as one of our vacation dining destinations. read more

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Haven't been to Tuetle Club in years, until tonight. The place was clean and busy. Food was fantastic, the thickest cut of Prime rib I have ever had in My life, and the salad bar had everything! A group of sweet ladies sung Me Happy Birthday and brought out a selection of cake, the Birthday cake was very well made and the singing was tasteful! A very pleasant and enjoyable experience. Thank You to Tony and the Ladies. read more

love the fact they are doing lunches now, 99% of the staff are nice to patrons, food is always awesome, great burgers at lunch, always good prime rib. The bar can be hard to talk to another person some night, and others it's fine. Always seems to be a happening place. read more

Turtle Club - Honey mustard chicken sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Lemme start by saying the food was mostly delish! We just moved to Alaska and everyone said we gotta try this place so we went yesterday for my birthday. It's a place u feel u should be dressing up because of the menu but actually jeans and a tshirt work just fine lol. We ordered the sautéed shrimp which was fantastic!!!! The king crab which was even more fantastic!! My daughter and I shared these and it was plenty for both of us. It came with a choice of sides so we got the baked potato and the cheesy potatoes which were both pretty good. Lance got the lobster combo and here is where the experience kind of took a turn for me even tho it was still pretty good the lobster was severely over cooked almost to the point it was kind of that mush. The steak was undercooked we asked for medium rare and it came very rare. And the rice pilaf was just kinda not good. It was unusually sweet but just kind of had a weird taste. The service was nice tho. And I guess I just kind of had an issue that when you order dessert they bring a tray with all 8 or 9 items they have which is great except they are plastic it's the real deal so for food safety they are bringing food out showing it to the table then whatever the guest doesn't pick they bring it back to the kitchen and then bring it out again for the next guest to look at. It's sooooo unsanitary from a food handlers perspective. Not sure how the manager thought this was something that would be considered a good idea but to each their own. All in all honesty it was a good experience just a few things unfortunately made it not an exceptional experience. read more

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$240 for 1 plate of king crab 3 legs Really Way way way overpriced I thought it was a typo Won't be back read more

Was not impressed with the food. Escargot was small and tasteless. Prime rib was overly salty. Salad bar was good. Service and ambiance was fine. read more

After our cruise on the Discovery III on the Chena River, we drove to the Turtle Club for dinner. My wife had the halibut chunks with a baked potato and I had a perfectly cooked prime rib with a baked potato. We both started our meals with a trip to their salad bar. Everything was delicious. Very nice interior with a homey feel. The restaurant has been in operation since the 1950's. Service was outstanding. read more

Service was great. Food was bad. I got the steak. It was watery. Baked potato was watery. They both felt like boiled instead of properly cooked. （or they cooked it in advance then wrapped it up in foil and put it in a warmer. Anyway, idk the details, I just know I only ate a few bites and done.) Oh the salad from the salad bar was awesome though cuz that was the only thing I enjoyed besides the alcohol lantern on the table. I only took about 4 bites of tue steak and half of the baked potato before giving up on the dinner. I'm now in my hotel room eating instant ramen and it tastes 10x better than that $60 something dinner. read more

We had a great dinner at the Turtle Club. The restaurant was very nice and cozy. Just a short drive out of town. The service was very friendly and attentive. Every dinner menu item included a free run at the salad bar. The prime rib was so good everyone in my family loved it. And as tourists the Alaskan King Crab legs are a must try! We loved everything about this place and so glad we came. read more

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A delicious spot for dinner where you can drop $15 for an all-you-can-eat salad bar or $200+ for 1&1/2 lbs of King Crab Legs and prime rib. The glasses of wine - with a large variety to choose from and many from Alaska- run between $9-12 a glass. The service is attentive, friendly, and fast, and the casual decor and atmosphere (it was 4 degrees Fahrenheit) made for a lovely laid back dining experience where you could take your time eating all the well-prepared food. The dining room was as lively as the bar scene, the latter had at least one tv and many sports fans. For salad or King Crab, I'd make this a local favorite. read more

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Besides being a little out of Fairbanks with a dimly lit interior, the Turtle Club offers a simple menu focused on their prime rib. We had the turtle cut and halibut chunks. Both entrees were great. The prime rib is tender and juicy. The halibut chunks are lightly battered and are great with the homemade tartar sauce. The salad bar is well appointed with traditional salad making fare plus homemade potato and pasta salads. The service is solid. You aren't reliant on a single server with various servers bringing hot bread, drink refills, and checking to make sure everything is good. read more

Turtle Club - TURTLE CUT - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Not a very good experience at all, this place is overrated, over priced, Queen size steak wasn't even grilled, looks like it was steamed, drowned with Au jus, rice pilaf was over cooked, salad bar looks like it was never checked for hours, alfalfa was all over the counter, grated cheese on ranch dressing the only good thing in my order was the bread. I wished I can say anything else positive! But I can't! read more

Turtle Club - Steamed Steak - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

The food was amazing and delicious. I loved the salad bar. And then the Giant steak comes, definitely delicious, the right doneness, and crust on the Steak. The service was fairly quick, and on point, one the waitress made it to our table and the restaurant is very homey and the staff seemed friendly and welcoming. I appreciated the lighting, I could easily see the salad bar, which is always important. My husband had I were there over 20 years ago, and I still remember how impressed I was with the restaurant, the food, and the service. If you're visiting Fairbanks, please make reservations to visit the Turtle Club. read more

This place got a lot of hype so we were very excited to go here. Its a cute cabin home style restaurant but also kind of fancy for Fairbanks. Overall the food was good, the service was totally fine, and we were able to walk in and get a table without issue. I think I was just kind of expecting more? The salad bar was a little underwhelming and they only gave us one square of bread for 4 people, we spent nearly $100 a person, it was weird for them to then skimp on bread for the table. I didn't mind anything I ordered, I think the lobster was a tad over cooked, but honestly the prime rib was better the next morning flash fried in butter with breakfast. If you're in town visiting, I would maybe recommend elsewhere but this place isn't bad by any means. read more

Prime rib and king crab combo dinner was fantastic. Had it with cheesy potatoes and they were yummy. Also enjoyed the crab cheese dip app. I also had the crab cakes and they were good but definitely spicy. The restaurant has over 1000 turtles, and the kids loved to look at them all. The salad bar was disappointing. Only had iceberg lettuce, no mixed greens and toppings left something to be desired. Service was great. read more

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I hate writing reviews for any place that I do not consider to be exceptional. In this case, I'll do it though just to help people who aren't familiar with the place to know what to expect. The inside is dated and dark. We sat on the back patio. The view from there is of junk. It's really an eye sore. One piece of junk is used as a stage for live music. It's an old train car or storage container. There are other items out there that just look like junk. Not pleasant when spending upwards of $100/person for a "fine dining" restaurant. This is not fine dining. The baked potatoes come out wrapped in aluminum foil - not fine dining. The food is just placed on a plate with no regard for plating techniques, not fine dining. View in back is of items that are eyesores. Again, not fine dining. Back deck chairs are plastic chairs, not fine dining. Salad bar is no more than just a salad bar. On our way out, we noticed that the place has a very nice front patio with a nice view of the hills, sooo much nicer than the back deck! The front deck is for the bar. So we thought, "wow, maybe the trick is just to eat at the bar in the future and sit on the nicer deck." We decided to have an after dinner drink to enjoy the much better view than we had with our very expensive dinner. We asked if dogs were allowed on the front deck and were told by the bar tender that they were. We brought our dog in from the car to the deck and had a lovely time on the front deck. We went back a couple of weeks later, intending to just sit on the front deck with our dog and have cocktails and a snack. This time, the person serving us, not sure if she was an owner, a manager, a bar tender or a server, told us they don't allow dogs on the front deck. She told us they were making an exception for us at the moment because nobody else was on the deck. We asked if they had changed their policy, explaining we were there just a couple of weeks prior and the deck was full of people and we were told by the restaurant's staff that the dog was allowed. She just got irritated with us and was extremely rude to the point of actually being mean. She said no dogs have ever been allowed and never will be. Ok, just tell us that in the first place and be consistent. We were never pushing the dog on them, simply asked if they were allowed, we were told yes then when bringing him back, we were told they were never allowed. The tone from the woman was as though first, we were lying and secondly, absolute irritation. Really uncalled for. Given the cost of this place, I just cannot recommend it considering the food is mediocre, the view from the back restaurant patio is just plain ugly, and this one staff member, and I emphasize that it was only one, the rest of the staff were fantastic, but one not only rude, but actually mean staff member can so affect the customer's experience in a negative way that they will lose a customer for life that otherwise could have been a loyal customer for life. I realize the dog issue isn't one that many diners will deal with so take that part of our experience with a grain of salt and only consider it if it affects you, just don't bring your dog. Sit on the front bar deck in the summer months and order food from the bar. It's the same menu, just much nicer view. Don't expect a truly fine dining experience, but do expect fine dining prices. The meanness of this one staff member should be a warning to all. And the eyesore view out back really was unpleasant. read more

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We had never been to the Turtle Club despite living in the area for 20 years. It was a birthday so we decided to splurge on king crab and lobster. Totally our fault for not asking what the market price was, but we were shocked to see 1.5 lbs of crab for $180 and 20 oz lobster $130. The crab itself was delicious and a large portion. The lobster, however, was disappointing. Two large tails were impressive but they were tough and flavorless. Maybe they were overcooked. With king crab currently in the $40-60 pound range I never dreamed we would be charged 3-4 times that amount. I'm sure the other items on the menu are worth it and fairly priced but I felt like, "A sucker born every minute" after exiting. read more

You can call this place prime rib heaven. The menu features different sizes whether you're not that hungry or starving. They have a variety of appetizers which all sounded really good. We started with the escargot - which was seasoned very well in a garlic sauce and came with a lemon to get some more flavor on there. For the prime rib I had the turtle cut which I didn't think was going to be that big but was A LOT, so much that I couldn't finish it. I ordered medium well and it was cooked to perfection. A lot of people might not like it, but the fat was so tender and flavorful, I just kept eating even though I was full. Heads up - they do have crab at market price which I believe was at $125 for 1 1/2 pounds. There is a lot of meat though. Overall the service was great and the staff was really attentive and nice read more

Turtle Club - Escargot - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Food was just okay, price was absurd. Service was fine but honestly I could have gone to an Outback Steakhouse or Red Lobster for the quality of everything, and I'd be $300 better off for it if I had. read more

When we showed up a few minutes before our reservation. We were told we had a table in the back, which would be available when the current table is almost leaving. We asked where we could wait to not be in the way and we were told the bar area has a waiting area, which we went. We were told to return in five minutes. When I returned to ask if our table was ready, the hostess I think forgot about us and gave our table away already. However, they did have another table ready. Not the best way to start off but we were ok with it. Why? Because our server Emily was a rock star. She had a large party and three tables. And in no way we felt like we were playing second fiddle to her larger table. The drinks were ok. Typical bar fare. The food or I should say the prime rib was the main attraction and main event. The cuts were decently sized but was more cooked for a medium. But their medium temp for a prime rib may be different. It was medium well but the prime rib was seasoned just right. The baked potato was had the perfect temperature. Getting back to the prime rib I ate the entire thing. It was very tasty. The desserts were pretty good as well. The raspberry donut cheesecake was the best out of the chocolate Mousse and the creme Brulee could not keep up for the rich and tasty notes here. Not to say the creme brulee was bad. Just not the winner for us. This place was recommended by both the ice fishing guide we had and also the host from Escape Room AK. read more

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Amazing place! We took my son to the Turtle Club for his birthday and it did not disappoint!!! The food and the service were amazing!! Recommend 100%! read more

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Short story: steaks aren't bad, price isn't crazy and the salad bar is included if that means something to you. If you find yourself at the Turtle Club: Have a drink, PASS ON THE APPS. ORDER A STEAK. Turtle Cut is probably the move. get the cheesy potatoes. (Pilaf is just rice) Pay the check and leave. Forgive the spoiler but "MARKET PRICE" needs a little more explanation so here you go... ...you can thank me later... CRAB COMBO - $145. (this is one meal) This is a $36 -Foxy Cut "For Those with Light Appetites" and TWO (2) count 'em two KING CRAB LEGS I have ABSOLUTELY ZERO PROBLEM spending money for good food but is this a joke? MARKET PRICE for 2 King Crab Legs is $114 DOLLARS? What can you do but laugh? The young ladies running the place and waiting tables are very friendly and attentive. Without them this would have been an absolute total loss and a 1 STAR review. KING CRAB CAKES!! OH MAN! ALASKAN KING CRAB CAKES IN ALASKA!!! And wow were we blown away!!! These would have absolutely been the saddest excuse for crab cakes I have EVER had, except I believe there has to be CRAB in a crab cake to call it a crab cake?!? But hey there were 3!!! So you get to be disappointed not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES! And the award winning salad bar. Not sure who's giving out the awards but fire that guy. Got the Miners Cut! Price was decent. $54 When it came my wife couldn't believe I didn't say something immediately, but at this point I was over it. I should have taken pictures but like I said I was beaten by this point and I hadn't even find out what their idea of "Market Price" was yet... ...but I ate ALL the STEAK, what there was of it. And left the rest of it on my plate. OVER HALF of it NO LIE was FAT. And the meat it wasn't bad. Not too too tough. Think prime rib at a wedding when you pick the steak instead of the fish or chicken. I've had far worse so I ate what there was of it. Highlight of the night: Our waitress sees the plate, asks me how it was. I shrug and gesture toward the plate. Evidently I'm not the first person this has happened to because she quickly apologizes and says let me talk to the kitchen and see what I can do. They end up bringing me another whole steak. Obviously not a miner but i certainly didn't expect a full cut of any size to come out. Cooked more than I like but I happily accept knowing my wife will turn this into a delicious breakfast and lunch of some sort, because tomorrow is another day! read more

1. The location is out of nowhere. I wouldn't mind driving all the way here if the food was good. 1. The place is overpriced! Me and my husband dine in and ordered one entree each ended up paying $265 plus tax came up to $300. ( again we would mind if the food was good. 3. (A) The prime rib doesn't taste like beef, my husband ordered it and had me tried one bite ended up spitting it out. It tasted like it was frozen for a year. (B) lobster was so chewy, again he only ate 2 bites. (C) the king crab leg is what we came for coz its my favorite but I can't believe I didn't even finished it. I wouldn't mind paying $150 for 3 pcs king crab legs if it was good but it wasn't fresh, very dry and chewy . I seldom give ratings to restaurants, but this time i would have to so other tourists can avoid this place. read more

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Great salad bar, usually good service too. The prons are great and the Prime rib is good too. We love the escargot as well. Also parking there is big enough for us bigger rigs. read more

My third time here second time with the wife. Love the atmosphere. The prim rib will keep me always coming back. My wife said we need to steal the chef and take him back to Springfield Mo. food is 5 stars. Our server was on her third day and she is 5 stars. read more

Turtle Club - SHRIMP COCKTAIL - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Prime rib was good, the other fish options our party got were just okay. A local "fancy" restaurant but it does deliver pretty well. Good price-perform for large quantities of food, Trad-American style! There was a locals' corner where regulars congregated too; this def had a lot of local flavor, compared to some of the other restaurants in this tier that catered primarily to moneyed tourists. read more

Turtle Club - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

All of it was great everything and everyone. I would love to go back to this restaurant and get another steak and prawns! Great food, service, and the place was old and very cool. read more

I had a fantastic time here. They were such a local place. You could tell that many many people return here over and over by how well the staff knew everyone's name. They were celebrating the opening of their outdoor deck and were giving away free burgers and brats, not only that, but the waiters would tell people, which would most certainly cut into their tips. I had king crab, portobello fries (amazing) and prime beef. I liked it and it all came out good temperature and exactly how I ordered. If I'm ever in Fairbanks again I will def try again. read more

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Excellent food, generous portions. I'd travel all the way back just to eat here again. It's a 3 day drive.

Sweet potato cheese cake is to die for! Amazing salad bar and service. I like to sit in the bar area for a more casual setting.

Some of the most friendly staff and great service. They had a packed house but my drink was never below half full. The king crabs are one of the best deals in town. We had gone to multiple places and this is the best value, the cook was perfect also, didn't even need to use the claw crackers. The prime rib was large and definitely shareable. The Au Jus sauce was super flavorful. I wish we were locals because I wasn't able to finish the prime rib and couldn't take it home. read more

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Our most favorite restaurant when we visit Alaska. Great prime rib, salad bar, and desserts. Yummy!!

While staying at the Alaska Grizzly Lodge on a northern lights shooting endeavor, this restaurant was on to do list for a good prime rib dinner, but as the road conditions deteriorated throughout the week of snow, I was afraid I might be willing to hazard the highway to get up to the restaurant. Thankfully a great trio of fellow lodge stayers invited me to join them on their reservation for dinner at Turtle Club. Ended up having a great evening with good company, the perfectly cooked prime rib, loaded baked potato, and salad bar was a welcome change of culinary pace of dinners that mostly consisted of soup cans bought at the gas station closer to the lodge. Lot of pictures in the Turtle Club yelp of rather well done prime rib dinners. To each their own, but don't be afraid of going rare to medium rare. Came out just right. read more

Turtle Club - 10-12 oz prime rib. Loaded baked potato. - Seafood Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska