The 17 best spots for crab legs in Seward

Well worth the price and wait time. About $40 per person and 30 minute wait time. Their dishes are packed with seafood. Every single menu we ordered had so much seafood that it was so flavorful and protein rich. The salmon dip is a must-try, where the salmon dip and the cucumber combination is extraordinary.

This place is the top restaurant in Alaska! The menu is so balanced, tasty and not heavy for your stomach. You can see that the chef spend time to build the menu, spend time on every dish presentation. It has interesting positions, and my top is fish (both types), oysters and the deserts. This is the first place, where I got back twice during the trip. I think they are always fully occupied and there is no option to reserve a table in advance. I would highly recommend to come 10-15 minutes before they are opening and you will have a high chance to get a table without a wait

We spent four nights in Seward and, by far, The Cookery was the best restaurant we visited. If you’re looking for the freshest seafood Steward has to offer, cooked perfectly, then this place is a must. We started with the shrimp cocktail and the seafood chowder. For our main course, we opted for the fish of the day, which was salmon, of course. To cleanse our palates, we ended the meal with a shared dessert of Chocolate Coconut Sorbet.

Best restaurant in Seward by far. Enjoyed every dish we had. Went back for two nights! High quality ingredients, good preparation, unique and interesting recipes. Our server, Brandon, was friendly, efficient and attentive -couldn’t ask for better service. Nice contemporary space with a classy, relaxed vibe. A much-needed reprieve from the old-timey diner/grungy woodsy vibe at other restaurants in town. Prices are in line with other sit-down restaurants in town, but with much better food and ambience. Note that they don’t do online/advance reservations. That has its downsides, but it does allow for a much wider range of people to try their cooking. So factor in wait times if you don’t arrive by 5/5:30 PM. Their system for walk-up reservations was very efficient; you could track how many parties were ahead of you. Highly, highly recommend!

This was our favorite meal during our Alaska trip. The oysters were very fresh and naturally sweet, and the seafood dishes were all well-prepared. They have a fresh catch menu. The halibut we had was also nicely cooked and paired with sauces/other ingredients that were more thoughtful than other places. Overall, a very good dining experience and much better than some of the popular spots we tried in Anchorage like Glacier Brewhouse and Kincaid Grill.

Had a lovely dinner here with good service. A bit overpriced for its quality, which is expected of Seward. The oysters and spot shrimps were super fresh and delicious. The cream cheese ice cream was good as well. The (free) amuse bouche was very underwhelming. Not a fan of the shrimp n grits—shrimps and sauce were great, but the combination of grits and nuts did not work for me. Also tried the strawberry nojito, which will be a skip for me. If I go again, I’d order exclusively from the appetizers/seafood list and the fresh sheet Note that this place is extremely popular and does not take reservations. Tried to go right when they open and leave your name on the waitlist

We just finished our dinner at The Cookery, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Good food, excellent service and an overall great vibe! Our server was very warm and patient, while being very prompt with our food. Dishes were well put together and paired well with our drinks. We definitely recommend this place, as a great way to end a beautiful day in Seward, and further adding to your memories.

We brought in our fresh king salmon catch from a charter, and Apollo was the only place in town willing to cook it for us—huge bonus points right there. Not only did they accommodate us, but they absolutely nailed the preparation. Perfectly cooked, seasoned just right, and served alongside broccolini and potatoes—simple and delicious. We also had the Greek loaded fries as an appetizer and they were ridiculously good. Bacon, feta, melty cheese—can’t go wrong. Service was fast and friendly, prices were very fair, and the overall vibe was warm and welcoming. After several days in Seward, this was one of our favorite dinner spots hands down. Highly recommend, especially if you’ve got fresh fish you want cooked to perfection.

Not only I ate there, but I was also a cook on the state station and fryer. And when I would make the pasta dishes. It smells so awesome and the pizza is to die for. A must eat place!

I’ll start out to say the food is very good, but the service not so much. We walked in after we saw a specials board outside. At 5:46 the special was lobster ravioli with shrimp for $28.00 and that is what we ordered. Sitting there I watched as the wait staff went and looked at the board a few times. Then a gentleman behind us ordered the same special and even quoted the $28 price. The waitress informed him it was now $32 even though the man asked for the $28 ravioli. When we got our bill we were also charged the $32 and when we said anything the waitress just said well the chef said we weren’t charging enough. And sure enough when we left at 6:30 the sign had been changed. I do not like the way they handled the situation. They should have honored the price on the board. I even had a photo of it from when we entered, but they did not care. Luckily we were on vacation so no need to ever worry about going back, but I just wanted to warn others of this unfair practice this establishment has.

We really wanted pizza and the pizza places in town had bad ratings so we took a chance and went here. The food was amazing! Very fresh and delicious. We also tried the Gyro, which was great

The food was decent but very expensive. We spent a little over $86 just for two people. We also got the breaded mozzarella for an appetizer, which was $16. My boyfriend got the chicken parmesan and it was very greasy.

We ordered the meat pizza. The crust was the best we've ever had. The sauce was great too. A really good pizza. Staff was very attentive to every need. Friendly waiter. The food other dinners looked good too. Beer came with a cold glass which is an extra bonus. We'd definitely go back if we were in the area.

My mom has been talking about how much she loves coming to Seward and getting gyros from this place for years. We finally got the chance to come together, and I’ll just say it was so good we had it for lunch and dinner. Excellent gyro, excellent salad, excellent pizza, excellent shrimp appetizer, all around win! Highly recommend!

Having 4 kids we looked for some place all would enjoy. The kids ended up with a cheeseburger and fries, which they loved. I had the salmon & rice bowl with pico on top. The rice was delish. The salmon was dry and overcooked. That was disappointing since it was around $30-$35. All in all it was a nice end to a long day.

Spacious place with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered salmon rice bowl which was good. Others ordered fish & Chips. Unknowingly my son placed another order for me & the manager kindly cancelled it after I requested him. I appreciate this gesture. There is a 2 hr free parking in the public lot opposite the restaurant. It is right in the heart of Seward and hard to miss. Good place for a quick bite.

The food was basic burgers, it didn’t appear that they served anything other than premade frozen food. The shrimp dishes weren’t local.

My friend and I went here for dinner a few nights ago! We had an amazing experience. The service was fantastic and we felt super welcomed. We ordered crab and it was to die for! Literally best crab I’ve ever had. I also ordered fried cod with fries and it was also delicious. Definitely a must go to spot when in Seward!

Low key seafood restaurant and good food. Very conveniently located near water front

Pizza was burnt. Fish and chips was acceptable, but greasy. Would not exactly recommend and i'm unlikely to return. Staff seemed nice and I'm sure the food hits the spot for many, but my toddler was unimpressed.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE food with fast service! The Seafood Chowder is the best I’ve had- it’s flavorful with a perfect consistency and the addition of a bread bowl makes it sheer perfection. The shrimp were fried crispy and delicious. The Halibut and Salmon Fish and Chips were both amazing as well. I can’t recommend it enough!

WOW! We were so pleased with our experience! We had 9:30p reservations & we were not rushed at all! The menu offered a great selection along with the daily specials. We liked the suggested wine pairing. Justin H. was very attentive & professional. The seafood was fresh & cooked perfectly. We enjoyed the chocolate cake to go-don’t skip this!

While on an Anchorage tour, a couple recommended Ray's as a good place to eat in Seward. They were not wrong. My husband and I shared oysters, seafood chowder and fish with chips. Everything was delicious and tasted so fresh. Stan, our server, was professional and friendly. He provided excellent service. Atmosphere was very pleasant. Music was just the right level so talking was very easy. And the view is incredible.

Stopped by for a large family style meal with friends. We tried many items across the menu, as well as the suggested wine pairing — everything was super delicious. We stopped in around dinner time with no reservation, and as a group of 5 we were seated in one of the best seats in the house immediately. Service was fantastic, and the whole group regarded this meal as one of the best we had in AK. I will be back given the opportunity!

We got a great booth overlooking the water and had a wonderful time!! If you are visiting Seward you should come here. HOWEVER…if you ARE NOT in a hurry, you need to intentionally order slowly because the food comes out fast. So if you’re trying to relax just order a couple things at a time and do not put in your order all at once. We ordered slowly and they didn’t rush us and we had a great time! We had lots of wine and super yummy seafood. The staff was friendly and we would def go back!

Great experience at the restaurant. Food was great, but perhaps some plating would be an elevation to the experience. Most fish come with an Asian-infused style of cooking which was really refreshing and surprising to us! Server and ambience is great nonetheless, definitely a recommended place in Seward !

We were hesitant to go based on the mixed reviews but ended up with great food. Food in Alaska is expensive, but this was by far our most expensive meal of the trip. The food was good but the presentation/plating was very sloppy. Sablefish was outstanding. A tiny basket of bread came before the meal and we were told if we wanted more it would cost $6, go the price of the meals more bread should be included. Service was lackluster.

Excellent seafood and very kind wait staff. The drinks were all excellent, we enjoyed the Miso Sablefish and Chowder the most. The fisherman’s stew and ultimate seafood linguine were also excellent. The restaurant was not overly loud, it was easy to talk to everyone at the table. The views from the restaurant were excellent and it was easy to access downtown. The waiter made good recommendations for our food and also helped advise on what to do while we were in town.

Overall decent experience here. Got the salmon bake, as it’s Seward and what they are apparently known for, and was disappointed. Definitely too dry and overall not very good salmon, especially for the price — it was fine and tasted good, but not what I was expecting in Alaska at this place! I would return but I would order something else — probably better at fried food or something here. Corn bread and chowder was great, atmosphere was cool, and service was good.

My family and I loved dining here! The kind crab was awesome. It’s just barely outside of the main downtown Seward area and worth checking out. We had a large group visiting Alaska for a wedding and several of us (in smaller groups) all made time to come eat here. It was cozy and homey and the food was great!! Who wouldn’t love king crab in Alaska :)

My family was visiting my in-laws and we had spent the day on the Kenai Fjords Tours boat on Resurrection Bay. We stopped here afterwards for dinner. It was quite an experience. My wife and her dad loved the pickles out of the pickle barrel. We liked the decor. The food was good, just good, not the quality we expected for the price. For instance, some of us had the fish and chips with Halibut. Comparable price with Land's End in Homer (pricey) but night and day in quality (winner goes to Land's End). The tartar sauce it came with was bland and could be any brand. Those that had rice with their dishes said it was dry and bland. Nothing to write home about, except for the price. All that being said, we had a wonderful time. The staff and service was amazing. Overall, we liked it and would love to come back.

An amazing dinner was had at the Salmon Bake. Make a reservation! The wait wasn't all that bad, but make a reservation. The food was excellent. I had the Gulf Captain's platter and my wife the King Crab. FANTASTIC. The corn bread was really good. The root beer and the cobbler, SOOO GOOD!! Sorry, but our waitress was just average. Not 5 stars and no 1 star. She was just average. Even with that, I would still go back.

We chose this place to eat from a recommendation given to us by a local worker at one of the adventure desks. The setting and the decor seemed so “ Alaskan” to us as we drove up and walked in. We went early (5:30ish) so we wouldn’t have to wait an hour or more like a couple places next to the docks. We were seated immediately, although it was full and busy when we left. Our server was bubbly and prompt and made our experience even better. I don’t typically care for salmon but was told fresh Alaskan salmon is unlike what we get back in Tennessee and Kentucky, so I gave it another try…WOW! How true..it was incredible and didn’t even need any sauce other than the seasoning from the kitchen. Then, equally as good if not better was the fresh halibut!!! Oh my! Possibly the best fish we have ever eaten, and we are a fish loving family! I highly recommend.

I haven't had a meal like that in years. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of authentic alaska with a seafood restaurant twist. The service fast, friendly and fantastic. The seafood chowder was delicious as well as the crab cakes. The halibut fish and chips was the best ive ever had. The seafood pasta might be their best dish, my son loved it. The chocolate cake was unreal. The restaurants near the docks are ok if youre in a hurry, but Salmon Bake is minutes away and light years better. Thank you!

Cute little restaurant just a few miles before the entrance to Kenai fjords national park. After a short hike, in the park the nephew and I decided to stop by for dinner. He had the halibut with chips and I had the burger. They were both delichosu.

Convenient spot to grab a bite. Fish and chips are amazing but way too expensive 😫 50 bucks! We got burgers for 18, and they were great, too. My daughter got the kids' fish and chips and let me try some. Service was great and the dining area quite elegant. I don't recommend the coleslaw, not what you would normally expect.

Close to the museum with plenty of outdoor seating, this place seems like it would be popular. We arrived on a Sunday evening and there was only other table occupied. Service and food were ok. We had the salmon with a blueberry compote and salad. Nothing special.

I’m really amazed by the king crab legs and the chowder. They taste so fresh and natural, i also tried the halibut fish and chips. I strongly suggest trying halibut and the crab. Huili is from the same country as me and all other waiters am were also so friendly. I felt like this is my second hometown, as a sea food lover.

Great recommendation from a friendly stranger. Service is outstanding. The food is delicious and well made with fresh ingredients. I had the apple walnut salad. The cod fish and chips that my mother got was crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside. My husband had the reindeer sausage soup and he wanted to come back for it. Even the kids Mac and cheese was flatbed on top. The attention to detail!!

Pretty place, great location… but that’s where it ends The building is charming and the location is fantastic, but don’t let that fool you, walk on past. The employees were friendly and the service, while a bit slow, wasn’t terrible. The menu looked fun, the dishes were plated beautifully, and the cocktails were just as gorgeous. The view from our window was fantastic. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t hold up past the aesthetics. They had the heat on, which is strange for summer, and the food missed the mark. My halibut was overcooked, the fries were undercooked, and the jalapeño coleslaw, while an interesting concept, didn’t pair well with the rest of the plate. The margarita was a heavy pour of what tasted like low-end tequila, making it undrinkable. Save your money—there are better places to eat nearby that offer both the view and the flavor.

Seasalt Alaskan Bar & Grill is a good spot for seafood and a welcoming atmosphere. Staff is attentive and friendly.

Good location right across from the sea life center. They sat us right away and were very attentive. Menu was pretty small consisting of a variety of burgers and seafood items. For 16 dollars you can get 6 coconut shrimp that come straight from Costco…. The burger I got was not good which is ironic because this place serves pretty much nothing but burgers. Place smelled like it was built in the 1800s. Do yourself a favor and eat at the taco truck across the road

Resurrection Roadhouse is a conveniently located restaurant within the Windsong Lodge area. The menu is somewhat limited for lunch and dinner, but the food was delicious! There is also a wonderful menu of drinks. We had a delicious dinner with very tasty dessert. The waiter staff is friendly and service is very prompt. The cherry on the top is spectacular view of the snow capped mountains! If it is warm enough, I would definitely recommend sitting at the outdoor patio!

Our server did his best to give us a good experience, but there was a massive delay from the kitchen. We arrived for an early dinner at five thirty p m., successfully ordered starters, and then proceeded to wait. As the tables around us filled in with newly arriving guests who also ordered, received their food, sat around for a while, ordered dessert, received their dessert, paid their checks, and left, we continue to wait for our entrees. The server professionally and apologetically came by every ten minutes or so to either profusely apologize for the delay and assure us that our food was being plated and should be out within minutes. 90 minutes after ordering, our entrees came out, and the surf and turf was stone cold. I hated to send it back because I would actually wanted to eat dinner sometime before breakfast, but I didn't feel like eating cold grilled meat with congealed mushroom and onion glaze. Another 30 minutes later, I finally received my food, long after the other members of my family had finished their meals. Sadly, we observed the same occurrence happening to another couple with a child seated at the table next to us and saw our poor server making the rounds to apologize to other tables nearby. Meanwhile, the additional condiments that my family members who did receive hot food had requested never arrived. Aside from that, if all you want is ice water, they have a plentiful, delicious supply of it, and the refills are very prompt and timely. The bread starter was a non-starter, and the halibut and chips had potential but when it arrived it looked like about half of the portion was missing.

Overall, this is a great restaurant, but it’s a bit pricey. We had to wait 40 min for a table of 6 and then 64 min to get our food. I wasn’t impressed by that but the food was really good.

Food was good but the views are spectacular. Good selection of AK beers. Prices are less than comparable restaurants in town and the food reflects that, but not in a bad way. Good value for money, excellent staff and the views are awesome.

This restaurant has the potential to be one of the best in town. Its quiet location, appealing ambiance, and excellent views provide a great foundation. Unfortunately, a lack of consistency and what appears to be a deceptive fee structure are significantly holding it back. The primary issue is a persistent inconsistency in service and food preparation. Small but critical details are frequently missed, including incorrect salad dressings, failure to accommodate cheese preferences, and serving food at the wrong temperature. These errors, combined with discrepancies between menu prices and the final bill, suggest a lack of attention to detail that is unacceptable for a fine dining establishment. A recent experience also raised concerns about a hidden charge. I was charged a "remote destination fee," which the server vaguely explained as being related to trucking in supplies. When I identified myself as a local, I was treated with suspicion, giving me the impression that this fee is a way to unfairly charge tourists. This practice is particularly disappointing given the amount of business I have personally directed to the restaurant through my work in the local tourism industry. A high-end restaurant cannot afford to get the details wrong, tack on hidden fees, and expect to succeed long-term. I hope management addresses these issues to ensure the restaurant lives up to its full potential and maintains a positive reputation within the community.

Get the seafood Chowder. It's the best! Skip everything else The grilled beef skewers were too salty The wagyu burger tasted so bland.

Wonderful restaurant with some outstanding service. They had a decent non-alcoholic menu, and a truly extensive beer and wine list. The crab cakes were spectacular (and gluten free!), and I don't think I've ever had such fresh, crispy (yet still oh-so-soft) halibut. Truly delightful.

This is the first place we have been to that is rated less than 4.7 and we decided to go because everywhere else was closed on Sunday. With that said, the host at the entrance was great. He was very inviting and polite. Then after he showed us to our seats, we waited a while before our server finally came to take our order. This wouldn’t be a big deal, especially if they’re busy, but they weren’t packed. So, my husband ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables. He added salt after a couple of bites, and that’s not like him. He said the steak needed to be seasoned, but the gravy was good. The potatoes were delicious and the veggies were good, too. I ordered cod tacos so the mango sauce and my first bite had bones. I would have been okay with it, if I knew to expect it, but it surprised me. The taste was okay, but nothing I’d go back for. Fortunately, the white Alaska Belgian beer was good. When we were done, we waited for our server to come back and she never did, so I had to go ask another server for our check. We wouldn’t go back to this restaurant if we have other choices, and we will definitely stick to restaurants with more than a 4.7 rating.

A real Seward gem, a must visit. The atmosphere is relaxed, and our server was incredible - a good sense of humor! Furniture group of 4, we had 3 Halibut fish and chips and all three of us would get this again. All of us agreed that this meal was among the best fish & chips we have ever had. The fish was done tender and flaky. The batter fried crisp with a good color as well. The coleslaw - a must have!. The 4th person had the turkey sandwich, and would order it again - it was excellent.

We do a lot of traveling and eat out a lot. We really enjoyed this restaurant. We ordered the clam chowder, which was really good and had plenty of clams in it. It was nice and creamy and not watery like other places. We weren't hungry enough for 2 full entrees so we shared the cod fish and chips. It was perfect for us to share. The coleslaw was really good. The cod was really good. Service was excellent. We are really glad that we stopped in to eat.

We only had a pizza to go here as our hotel host recommended this as the best pizza in town. It was good, maybe very good, but not as good as east coast pies. I wish we could have eaten in the restaurant as the clam chowder looked really greatness well as some other entrees I observed as I came in the get the pizza! Next time we will dine in! It looked pretty busy and people were waiting for a table so maybe best to call ahead and make a reservation! VictorB

Great food — surprisingly great! Everything we had was delicious, and the kale salad especially stood out. A wonderful find in Seward with fresh flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping in!

Customer service was awesome. We came down in the train and my phone was about dead due to taking so many pictures. The hostess let me charge my phone until we were ready to leave. The food was pretty tasty.

We ordered pizza, calamari, chowder soup, and fish & chips. Everything came warm and nicely prepared. The staff was friendly and provided good service. The atmosphere was just okay, nothing special. The only downside was that they didn’t refill our water at all. Other than that, everything was fine. But the dessert was really delicious — definitely worth trying! A bit pricey, but the taste made it worth it.

Not bad at all really. Had the fish burger and it was pretty good. Just a relaxed little place to grab a bit to eat. Prices are comparable to the rest of the places around the area

I’m not one for writing reviews especially bad reviews but this was quite the experience. Got lunch here today. When we first walked in we thought it looked like it used to be a really nice pizza place. You have to order before you sit down, the person at the register was really hard to understand. We went to sit down at a booth and the whole booth had not been cleaned, there was food all over the seats, we tried to find a clean seat and had to settle for one with food still, unsanitary. It should be cleaned in between each customer. Started on the food we got the fish and chips which looked like it was served on a small cookie sheet pan, the fries were bland had no seasonings and tasted like frozen fries. They don’t tell you how much fish comes with the meal, it was just two pieces, and the fish was raw in the center. Stopped eating right then. Service was just ok, they didn’t check in on us once while we were there. Don’t recommend this place at all, I wish I had read reviews before I ate here.

The people that work here are really nice and we're working so hard to do a good job. They were very confused and unorganized about the orders and where they are supposed to go. We had a party of 3 and our food all came at different times. The shrimp and pasta wasn't very flavorful, the grilled cheese with buffalo chicken was 2 slices of bread, a couple slices of unmelted cheese and a chicken tender tossed in the middle. It actually tasted good though. This place has a lot of potential and I would go back!!

Crab is the only reason patronize this establishment. The king crab legs are delectable. Other items? the fries are greasy and limp, the breading on the halibut is wimpy, tasteless, and slides off the fish, finally, the fish itself is standard issue frozen halibut.

Food was mediocre at best. Prices too high for the quality. No ketchup bottles, just packets which had ketchup on the outside of them. Gross. Bathrooms weren’t maintained. Would definitely try somewhere else.

I try the shrimp Diablo new item on the menu!! And was sooooo good!! Also different types of crab legs!! You guys should come and try... soooo good!!

Garlic butter shrimp potentially the worst thing I have ever had a restaurant. Service was so weird. Girl behind counter barely spoke. Had to ask her everything.

If it had zero stars I would give it that. This place was terrible. The website says gluten free pizza available. However , employer said they don’t have it and manager said the should “probably update the website”. I wasn’t even able to eat there. The pizza that was purchased tasted like something you would buy at a gas station. Not special, not even decent. Don’t waste your time. Eat the pizza at Apollo or Alaskan Seafood Grill. Far better service, flavor and atmosphere.

Fabulous pizza! We got two very different pizzas and they were both wonderful. She made substitutions for me. The crust was fresh and delicious. Perfectly cooked. Quick service with a smile. Highly recommend.

If you’re only there for a night with a family or other group, I’d say this is the way to go on the north end of town. Wait time is basically what you’d wait anywhere else in the country for pizza. And it’s good pizza. Other places in the area are generally lower quality and longer waits. Ate there twice in a 4 night stay and had leftovers for lunch.

Probably the best pizza in Seward. Unfortunately, this business hires non-English speaking folks to run their business... One night I was charged $25 for a pizza, a few days later it was $31; exactly the same pie. They do not answer the phone during business hours either, had to arrive in-person to place a carry-out order.

I got the chicken barbecue. Did ask for less onion. I love onion but sometimes there is to much. The barbecue sauce was light but super flavorful. Completely enjoyable meal. Had fun playing Pacman with the wife until the pizza was ready. The crust was also perfectly airy and light and flavorful too. not bad - my highest praise.

Not sure what all the poor reviews are for - I thought it was pretty solid. I went a couple times during my stay in Seward, thought it was a good deal. Pizza was made relatively quickly and was good.

Our wings we ordered were RAW!! Do not eat here. The dining area was gross, the soda was flat and the bathroom was horrifying. **the pizza was actually decent and my dad loved it

This restaurant was good! The view was spectacular. Our waitress was great and told us about the customer favorites. The crab cakes and fish & chips were a hit.

A stunning venue, a delightful waitress, and mediocre food.. The halibut came with bird's eye frozen beans, $38 halibut and frozen beans go figure... The halibut was actually quite good but rather miniscule for the price, The rice was overcooked and cold, and frozen beans yes frozen beans! But wait The view of the small boat harbor is great The waitress was exceptional beyond comparison, The wine was very good and and well priced., so in spite of the frozen beans a pretty good experience, I'm not sure I'd go back, except to chat with Sherry the waitress and enjoy the wine and the view but not the frozen beans.

Decided to stop here for lunch as there was no wait. Got seated and walked into a swarm of some type of bug IN the restaurant flying over all the tables. Shrugged it off. We ordered clam chowder that only had a taste once I put an immense amount of salt on it. Honestly everything we ordered needed so much salt to have a taste except for my kids chicken nuggets which were too salty. They need a new chef.food is way too over priced for the cardboard you get.

We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. A place next door had an hour and a half wait, we walked right in here. Had us worried for a second. But people are crazy not to line up here. Halibut pesto and the caribou meatloaf were great, as well as the snow crab claws.

The Main dinner Halibut with stuffed crab in a lobster bisque sauce($43) and the Clam Chowder ($12) was tasty. I would rate this a 5 out of 5 except the value is just not there. We had the Stuffed Halibut with Crab on a lobster bisque sauce ($43). It was very good taste and texture. However it was the smallest piece of Halibut i have ever seen at a resteraunt, and with just a miniscule amount of crab (see photo). Kids meal was 10$ for fish and chips, large potion of fries and just 1 small piece of fried rockfish. With a order of shrimp, 5 pieces, and a glass of wine all this was $110 with tip. I just do not see the value here. Not a good deal at all. I would probably say I would value this dinner at $40 max not the $110 due to the portian size.

Our waitress was absolutely wonderful! The view of the wharf added to the great experience. The food was good but was pricy for what we got as far as flavor profile. The smoked salmon bowl had cold broccoli and it was weird with hot rice. Caribou meatloaf was amazing. Was happy with dinner but nothing to write home about.

We recently visited Chinooks in Seward, Alaska and were very disappointed with our experience — both in terms of the food and the service. We ordered the king crab legs, which were quite expensive, and came with a side of white rice and green beans. Unfortunately, the sides tasted like they came straight from a can — bland, watery, and unappetizing, which is unacceptable at this price point. However, the biggest issue came after the meal. The service was poor, and we left a tip that reflected that experience. We even took a photo of our receipt at the table because we had a gut feeling there might be an issue. A few days later, we noticed that an extra tip was added without our consent. We contacted the restaurant and were told the waiter was actually the owner’s son, and that "this couldn’t have happened." After a few days of investigating, the manager admitted that the additional tip had in fact been added — not by us. Their way of resolving it? Asking for my home mailing address to send a refund. I found this completely unprofessional and invasive, especially when the proper way to resolve this would be a direct refund to the card. Overall, between the low-quality food, poor service, and unauthorized charge, this was a very frustrating experience. I would strongly caution others before dining here.

Had such a good experience here that I had dinner twice here while staying in Steward! No wait to sit down, and attentive wait staff made for a good dinner. The Tuscan Salmon was amazing! The portions were generous and the flavors were wonderful! I highly recommend Gold Rush Bistro!!!!

Wonderful staff. Tasty food that also looks delicious. Fun restaurant/wood cabin vibe. The food here, although a little more expensive than other options, was very good and presented well on the plate. We were not disappointed at all. We had some desserts that came in larger quantities than expected, but that was a welcome thing! We were some of the last guests in the restaurant and we weren't made to rush or anything. The staff were very nice and easy to talk to. They gave us some recommendations on some good local shops to visit. A very fun place to eat, excellent fish dishes!

Such a great place! Small, but great atmosphere. We came in as a party of 5 close to closing. We asked if they could seat us. We waited about 15 minutes for another party to finish up, and were seated and served. The Tuscan Salmon was some of the best I’ve ever had! Fantastic char, and seasoning with the rice. Didn’t need anything else. Would highly recommend and these folks are trying to earn business.

Man, I really don't like giving low ratings, but the Pasta Alla Salmone that my husband and I had were so bland. Not only that, but the bell peppers weren't cooked long enough. We had to ask for salt and pepper and add it to every bite to make it taste better. Cute place, nice service, but not for me. And the water tasted weird to me.

Great place for a reasonably priced seafood dinner in Seward. Family owned and family run business that uses local ingredients. Very professional with simple yet elegant dishes. If you are looking for a drink with your meal, be advised that they don’t serve alcohol, but that did not inhibit the experience for us

The Gold Rush Bistro halibut fish and chips, chowder, and salad was my top meal during my trip! It was all very fresh and well seasoned with very generous portions. I’ll be thinking about that meal for a long time!

Food a little dry and bland but the wait staff were very helpful in getting hot sauce and lemon. Nice Italian soda, liked the vibe here too.

The halibut n chips were excellent, hot and crispy and ample portions but the jewel on the menu was reindeer sausage soup. Super delicious creamy and flavored with herbs and a pinch of red pepper with big chunks of savory meat and potatoes. Just what I needed after a rainy and chilly day. Six Alaska beers on tap and a half dozen wines. Service was excellent. It’s clean and comfy. The restaurant was not busy and we were seated immediately. We will be back. The reggae music was a bit loud but didn’t interfere with conversation.

Chattermark is a great restaurant in Seward, though it can get quite busy, especially when cruise ships are in town, which makes the restaurant get a bit loud. That said, the food was very good. I had the Battered Halibut and Chips, which was excellent, crispy, flavourful, and definitely worth recommending. My partner ordered the burger and felt it was slightly on the dry side, but still decent overall. A solid choice if you’re looking for a good meal in a lively spot.

The burger was fresh and absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly, and the place was spotless. It also seems like there’s great communication and a positive work environment among the team. Thank you!

Music wasn't too loud. It was clean. and the food excellant. Portions were big enough to fill you up without being overstuffed. We had the signature fish and chips which came with a piece of breaded salmon and a breaded piece of halibut.

Well it's one of the places where everyone is trying to do everything. The servers tried to do their best. We had I think 2 or 3 of them because they kept changing and coming and asking the same questions. And the food? If you don't care about your money or the quality of the food then this is the perfect place for you.

Delicious seafood! We had a great dinner here and our waitress Iveta was so kind! Thanks again!

It was extremely disappointing. Everything was completely lacking in flavor and any creativity from the chef. Quinoa, salad, and blueberries with a sour sauce — plus fish! $35 for this? Zero harmony, zero taste. My husband and son ordered burgers, and they were so bland and unsalted that they had to drown them in ketchup just to make them edible!

Reindeer burrito was good, but nachos were horrible! Everyone’s side of nachos were stale to the point of breaking your teeth. I ordered halibut nachos and had about 2-3 tablespoons of meat and about 4 chips weren’t stale and I was able to eat them.

went for lunch and tried the halibut burrito, it has great flavor and the atmosphere was friendly. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and for families with kids as the menu and venu is child friendly.

This was a great find near the harbor. We had a halibut burrito which was amazing. My daughter thought the kids bean and cheese burrito was too spicy but my husband and I enjoyed her leftovers. They have great salsa and a couple tap beers. There are 2 other restaurants attached so your whole party could pick and choose if they liked.

Halibut blackened tacos were excellent! The tofu burrito with aloha salsa was extraordinaire ❤️

Good restaurant to have a fast meal. We are a family of 8. We ordered kids burritos along with some tacos and a reindeer burrito. We enjoyed the meal and the swift service. Cashier and cooks ensured that we were seated with our water cups while we wait. I would recommend this place to eat.

I was looking for a go to place with fast service. I had the Philly steak burrito. Was a good choice from the many choices that were present. Thanks to the girls working in the kitchen for that quick dinner

Great place next to the pier to get a bite before boarding the cruise. Told them I was taking a cruise in 10mn and they were super quick with making my order. Cashier/cook very nice and super helpful even went into the kitchen to finish our order.

Lovely place! We came here for breakfast although small, we loved it! Our server was a sweetheart and gave us some tips for our trip! We had a great conversation all around and the food was awesome! We slacked on getting adjusted to the time and daylight at 10PM so we lost track of time and were unable to try the halibut cheeks for dinner but I have no doubt that they would have been amazing! Great place to look around once your done eating!

If you are ever in Seward, Alaska you MUST have dinner here. Run by wife & husband team: Elisabeth & Bing, who are absolute gems! We happen to pop in here for drinks last night and were fortunate enough to learn about many of their adventures thus far, which are likely more than we’ll experience in our whole lives! Their dinner menu looked so amazing & they were such great company that we had to return tonight for dinner and every bite was truly unbelievable. A hidden gem in a historic building that will not disappoint! So sad we cannot enjoy their culinary creations and good company when we return home to Minnesota.

Delicious food! The greens salad was very good, it had greens, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower and a tasty dressing. The halibut was amazing and with a really tasty side. And for dessert - the lemon tart was fabulous (but tiny). The service was prompt and cordial. The only thing I wish the portions were bigger!

Our first time eating here last night and WOW! It was unlike any other place in town. The food is excellent! Having dinner with friends with what felt like our own private chef. Service was excellent, dinner and desert were exceptional. Drink, eat and ENJOY!

Ms Gene’s is absolutely delicious! I love the Fuji salad and the ribeye is amazing!!

We stopped in for a drink after eat somewhere else. After seeing the menu and talking to Bing the chef, his wife Elizabeth the server, and some customers. We decided to canceled our reservation for the next night and make one here. The dinner was simply amazing the next night. We had halibut cheek, with risotto and paleta. Not sure of all the ingredients but it was the best meal we had. There was also 4 other people who were there the night before and returned again for dinner. Put it on your list of must try place in Seward.

Stopped for drinks. Cute place, small and great atmosphere. Must stop if in town. Recommends king a reservation for dinner if that’s what you are after!

The staff was absolutely disrespectful and had disgusting customer service. I asked about an online order and the person that I spoke with was rude and short. When I told them that there was no need for the attitude they told me to “shut up” and hung up the phone. This is incredibly frustrating since I have never had a bad experience with subway. I’m not sure if the person I spoke with likes their job or not but as someone who has worked in retail and handled customers for a while, I don’t think people that lack respect need to be in a workplace environment like this, let alone food management.

Decent Subway location. The immigrant staff was friendly and helpful. The manager, however, had an awful attitude. I’m only a visitor, so I won’t be back, but if I was a local, there is no way I’d visit this location again just because of her.

Currently (and for the past month or so) Subway has been understaffed. There are only 4 people who work the shop, 2 of which are there between the hours 9 am to 8 pm. They are there 9-10+ hours, 6-7 days of the week (they are lucky to get a day off). Anyone who has a working brain should understand why the workers may be in a bad mood or short tempered. If you're too white or privileged to understand that info, then you are a waste of space and need to learn how to make your own food. Don't come here if you're expecting a fine dining experience, it's the ONLY "fast-food" in town, there are other actual restaurants in town worth going to if you're wanting a good dining experience in Seward. P.S. ... if you came here to leave a one star review because your privilege got checked by an employee, here's some words of advice... learn to make your own sandwich, simple as that. 👍

They were extremely skimpy on the meat, a 1/3 more expensive than the rest of alaska. The sandwich tasted funny. I politely explained the sandwich tasted funny, I wasn't asking for a refund, just saying hey something was wrong with our sandwich. The response was extremely rude. I will never eat at that subwayagain. It was a horrible experience.

This manager is after a bonus and want to charge you as much as possible in the name of tourism. Definitely not a good subway. I would avoid this place and make this company see that we are not cash cow that they can milk for their profits.

Best place for a squid sandwich! This being an Alaskan port town, go for it and try something different. The other sandwiches are great here as well, of course.

Worst customer service ever!! Will not be back during tourist season!!!

Very glad we stopped by. If you are looking for great smoked salmon, dips, or smears, this is the place! We even got to taste each flavor and they were all good! They smoke everything there and made by hand. Highly recommend!

I was so impressed with the flavor of the dips from Saltwood Smokehouse! I’ve never enjoyed a fish dip more!!! Soooooo good! Plus, the owner and his wife are true gems! I want to go back to Alaska just to eat this dip!

Amazing! Don’t miss little shop in Seward. The owner was so generous to let us sample so many spreads. Wish we had stopped for more items to go. Great breakfast using his smoked salmon. Highly recommend!

Excellent authentic smoked salmon and black cod sable. The owner was amazing. The food was fantastic. He offered us a sample of each fish with an explanation of how he purchases the fish and how it's prepared. He has been in business for a long time And it's obvious why? Because it's an outstanding place to buy smoked fish. I highly recommend you're going here if you're in the area.

Oh my, I’ve tried smoke fish all over the place and Jim has something special. His love for what he produces is hands down some of the best smoked fish I’ve ever had. We stopped is at 4:56 right before he closed and a sign was on the door “come back at 5:30 we be smoking and bagging “. We came back at 5:33 and he gave us tasty snacks and said not ready yet needs to reach 38 degrees. We ran a quick trip to the house and came back and now have devoured 2 lbs of the best salmon I’ve ever had. Hats off sir. I will be calling in the future to have that deliciousness shipped to the lower 48.

A must stop in Seward! They have delicious schmears, dips, smoked black cod, and smoked salmon. They also have cooling packs and tips to keep all items fresh while travelling. Thank you to Saltwood Smokehouse for the lovely visit!

I visited in August 2025. They welcomed me, explained their smoking process, and offered me a sample before purchasing. It was the best smoked salmon I've had, by a lot.