Where to eat: the 41 best restaurants in Denali National Park and Preserve

The pizza doughs were exceptional, and this is coming from a New Yorker! However, their pizzas were a bit too light on the sauce which made the pizzas quite dry. We got the lower 48 it aint but swapped the reindeer sausage to chicken due to the pork. We also ordered the cliff dweller which was also a bit dry and needed some sauce. Our server was really friendly and the place had a nice vibe especially outside.

We enjoyed baked chicken mac n cheese, elk meatballs on spaghetti, pepperoni pizza, and chicken Alfredo. The chicken breasts were tender, flavorful, and without weird grissel. The cheese was rich and creamy. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. Service was excellent. Atmosphere visually engaging.

Probably the best pizza we had in Alaska but didn’t take photo of it. Instead we took photos of halibut sandwich and the elk meatballs. Be warned bring your ID if you want to order alcohol as they are very strict about even if you look over well over 21 years of age.

Wonderful draft beer selection! Lots of Belgium options. I had a Maibock and my husband had a Belgium Quad. We had the Margarita pizza and it was delicious! Crispy crust and fresh ingredients. We were also surprised to be able to sit outside during a very busy rush. We enjoyed the gorgeous view from the deck.

We ate here twice during our stay in Denali. The first night the wait was extremely long, but we arrived at 7 pm, so we ordered takeout. Early dining will get you a seat for dinner without a wait. At 4pm the following day we were seated immediately. The wait staff was courteous and friendly. We tried three pizzas, the Prospector (like a supreme pizza), the Kodiak Bear (like a meat lovers) and the Fireweed (bacon, Italian sausage with a hot honey drizzle which was yummy!). The first night we ordered the Grizzly size(16”) which was too much for two. The Cub size (12”) was just right for two to share and have three slices each. I can’t imagine better pizza in Denali, or elsewhere for that matter. The crust was delicious, and I asked for ranch dressing to dip. The restaurant was decorated with cool memorabilia and photos from the gold rush era.

We loved this place so much! The Chinook Pizza was incredibly good smoked Salmon pizza and so was the King Crab Ravioli pasta dish our son had. The 49th State beers/ales are pretty awesome! Syd our waitress did an excellent job guiding us through the menu as well!

We’re vegetarians and were really happy with the options here! We tried the pesto pizza (without chicken), mac and cheese, and spinach salad (also without chicken) — everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh, and the portions were generous. The service was amazing — our server was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. The ambience is cozy and relaxed, perfect after a day of exploring Denali. One of the best parts? They’re open till midnight! So there’s no need to rush out of the park just to make it to dinner on time. Highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting the area

Visited this very well reviewed place sometime back on our way to Denali Park. They are owned by Michael and Maya. Here is the summary of my review and experience there. 1) Ambiance 5/5: The ambiance is not your typical one that you would see in any other restaurant. This place is very different and you could see the thought and culture on display. Even the restrooms are well though out. It has a very rustic vibe with Serbian themes. 2) Service 5/5: The people and the owners are super nice and they really make you feel special here. Everyone is super helpful and explains everything delightfully. They have some of the most incredible stories to tell you. It was so great that I would like to thank everyone by name - Gary was our server who was very helpful. Peter helped with drink. Polina hlped with some hiking suggestions. Elizabeth was at the back of the kitchen. 3) Food 3/5: This is where I was the most disappointed. Although everything else was great, the food was not the best. I feel the food was a let down to their amazing hospitality and decor. Here is the summary of what we had: a) Pilici Pilav: It is chicken rice which tasted bland. It was like Indian Chicken Khichdi but with much less flavor. Not a fan and didnt not like the chicken in it. b) Meze Platter: This was good. I am not a fan of Pork but this was good and crispy. The Rgussian salad was ood. c) Grandmother's chocolate cake: The cake was meh with more oats than chocolate and it was peanut butter in it which I am not a fan of. d) Vegan Dessert: We were confused about the cheesecake of this vegan dessert and asked the server. They insisted on this and said this is their best seller. It was such a let down. He said we wont know it was vegan and gluten free - Oh we knew it in every bite. We ate less than 25% of it, packd it and then ultimately had to throw it away. I so wish we had not listened to him and had the cheesecake. 4) Value for Money 2/5: The service and decor are great but the soul aka the food is kinda let down plus they are pricey. So not the best. Even though the place looks like a hole in the wall place, it is costly. The good: i) The decor ii) Service iii) People Not so Good: 1) Food 2) Price 3) Vegan Dessert

First and foremost, dining here is an experience and not meant to be gobbled down!! Its reservations only, but would very highly recommend planning to go in. Michael and Maja are amazing hosts, the ambience, service, food, drinks everything is amazing. We got their chocolate martini and Turkish Irish coffee and I highly recommend the Turkish Irish Coffee!!! We tried the vegan bell pepper dish, rice pilav with chicken and fried bread-all tasty! Dessert was a toss up between their cheesecake and fried crepes, both were different to what we are used to.

Dinner at Moose-Aka’s is not just a meal, it’s an experience. First of all, you MUST have reservations. They do not accept walk ups at all. I noticed in their website that they said that reservations must be made 24-hours in advance by email. We were within the 24 hours, but I wrote them anyway. What did I have to lose? As it happens, they had a cancellation and they offered us the open table, which we accepted. The restaurant is Balkan, which is a bold choice for such a small tourist area. The interior is dark and cozy. There are only about twelve tables inside. We were greeted by the cheerful hostess. We were made to feel at home. Once we were seated, the chef came by. He told us that he insists on explaining the menu to each table. A very personal touch. My wife and I are familiar with Eastern European food, so we took in the menu quickly. We started with the meze platter, which included a sampling of four different appetizers. Everything was wonderful! We ordered pitcher of sangria to drink. It was very tasty, full of fruit, and I might add, pretty strong! For the main, my wife chose the Sarma, cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and seasonings. It was very good, but perhaps a touch bland. We would have liked a bit more flavor in the sauce. I chose the Kardjordjeva Schnitzel it is essentially a pork version of a cordon bleu. It was magnificent! We ordered two desserts, the Grandmother’s chocolate cake, and the cheesecake crepe. The chocolate cake was not to my liking, but the crepe was one of t the best desserts I’ve ever eaten. Denali has no right to have such an amazing restaurant! The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly. The food was amazing! My wife talked about our experience all the way back to the hotel. Definitely the best dining experience available in Denali, if not all of Alaska!

Michael is an absolutely phenomenal chef who deserves everything good coming his way. Hands down an experience I’ll never forget. Just do it. Make those reservations and do it. You will not be disappointed.

What a delightful surprise! My husband is Romanian and I wanted to surprise him with food from his home. And boy, he was surprised! We absolutely loved the atmosphere. Chef Michael welcomed and greeted us. He took the time to explain the menu and give recommendations. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious: schnitzel, sarma, the appetizers, and the desserts. The waitresses, Nikki and Moja, were very attentive. They made sure we were comfortable and satisfied. We highly recommend this treasure of a place!

Amazing food and service! I got the cabbage rolls and my husband got the vegan pilaf. We started with the mezze platter and the chef split it between vegetarian and meat-based foods (my husband is strict veggie). Chef Michael was very accommodating to our dietary needs. We also got the cheese cake which was like a delicious custard. All the food was comforting and delicious! Chef Michael was very welcoming and explained everything before we started ordering. Maja was very kind. They let you enjoy your meal and you never feel rushed. Highly recommend! Service felt very personalized.

My husband and I had the most delightful meal here! Maya and Chef Michael were so welcoming, explaining and presenting the dishes with such a high level of care. Food was great and atmosphere charming. Highly recommend!

We had a satisfactory experience here. It’s pretty basic as you order at the counter and take your food to an open table to eat it, and you self clean up the plates and glasses for them. The biscuits and gravy are legendary but I found the biscuits to be a bit dry/hard. The other food around me eggs/bacon actually looked better. Coffee has a unique taste that might be better or worse than you expected. People are all nice there and the location is great, surrounded by shops. VictorB

Great little coffee shop among the gift shops near the entrance to Denali national park. The latte I ordered was prepared perfectly with great tasting espresso and excellent milk texture and temperature. There are tons of options for drinks and plenty of pastries available as well! I highly recommend stopping here for your coffee needs!

Delicious, homemade food. We are in the area for two days and came here for dinner, breakfast and lunch, and probably will come again for breakfast tomorrow. Do note that it can take ~30 minutes to prepare your meal but it is well worth it. Don't miss their amazing selection of baked goods Including vegan, gf, and refined-sugar free options.

So good we went multiple times! Could be a line in the morning when they opened. Make a mean latte. Staff was friendly. Flavorful tomato soup. Can take anything to go. Offer grab and go sandwiches. All of the brown rice bowls were hearty and worth the price. About 6 tables in back and bar seating.

We came back here three times in two days! They were one of the few places we found in Denali with fresh, healthy food. We couldn’t stop coming back! So delicious.

Food was ok. Made with fresh ingredients. A little bland. But they did provide hot sauce on all tables. I bet it gets very busy in peak season and might get difficult to find a place to sit in. The waiting staff are quick, polite, and efficient.

Overall a great experience. We got coffee and breakfast. Slightly on the pricier end, but I think it’s justified given the seasonal nature of travel around the area. I got the breakfast bearito and my wife got the lumberjack. Both of us were pleased with our meals.

Very classy establishment. And James Beard award winning food. Takes some time in between courses but you’re made aware of that up front. I dug the Beef Tenderloin and Key Lime Tart. Great wine selection; I opted for Cab.

Very difficult to get reservations here. Need to call two weeks in advance! They were quite kind to work us in given everyone is staff limited. Food was outstanding. Nice find for this remote spot. Lots of vegetarian choices that are quite good. Desserts are fantastic! And cool connection to our hometown of Huntsville, AL. Chef at 1892 has worked here.

The food, service and ambience at 229 Parks were all wonderful. I’d say the king crab ravioli was the most memorable dish of the night. Snag a reservation when you can so you don’t miss out on this place!

Absolutely loved it! Terrific menu using local foods. Hard to believe such a great place does it so perfect, way out in the middle of nowhere. Meant for the tourists in Denali, too far for locals, but if you can make it there, worth it.

Amazing food and great atmosphere! A must stop for anyone traveling in the Denali Park area looking for a nice meal. Some of the freshest and most local fare you’ll find.

One of the best restaurants in Alaska. Excellent food. Pretty surroundings. Warm and helpful staff. The bouillabaisse was delicious. Would have gone back a second night if it was open.

Best place in Denali. The crab app was a little small but delicious.

High quality menu here with an amazing view. Service can be a bit patchy but what’s coming out of the kitchen is very solid. Recommend.

Aapenglow has an amazing view of Denali NP with a wrap around patio area. The restaurant has a limited menu for dinner, but some tasty choices. The prices are rather high, but it is probably a better restaurant choice for adults only vs families with young kids. There is a small kids menu, however. The food was pretty tasty...highly recommend the focaccia bread. The salmon chowder was too rich for my taste, but still delicious. The salmon main dish was delightful. Service is prompt and very friendly. The atmosphere was the best part in a high ceiling lodge environment.

Lots of windows to check out absolutely amazing view! We came here in July. Love the staff, they work soooo hard. They are amazing. They are from all over the world. Food was fresh. Everything thing was good! Drinks were all good. Afterwards there is an outdoor balcony with telescopes to view far away mountains. Worth every penny!

We had a wonderful experience dining at alpenglow restaurant at Denali grand lodge Colin was our waiter and did an amazing job making our dinner a such an amazing experience The food was so delicious… the lime chicken and salmon corn chowder were exceptional The entire wait staff was extra friendly… we would definitely recommend alpenglow restaurant…. Thanks again

Good selection of dishes, including some healthy options. Service was very good and the overall meal was flavorful, even if a few things didn’t match the menu exactly. Our black barley was swapped for quinoa in the salmon dish and no shaved squashwas on the plate. The Tundra salad was missing a few advertised veggies (watermelon radish and carrots). The salmon was slightly overcooked despite our request for medium, so we’ll try medium rare next time. My husband wasn’t a fan of the cold ricotta on the warm pasta, but that might come down to personal taste. It’s definitely on the pricey side, but I guess that’s expected in Alaska. But the view alone makes it worth it.

The service, food, and views are awesome. Not much more to say than that. Would dine here again if we weren't just staying one night at the Grande Denali.

Go early to get the best views by the windows. It's expensive, but wonderful food. Attentive service. Friendly.

Phenomenal food!! Hands down one of the best restaurants I've been to. The elk and yak was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. The decor is very rustic and unique. I'll definitely be back! Big thanks to Ely for the awesome service!

We here for beer and burger $6 but I order King of all cobbs salad. It huge!! I am good with the food here and my husband like the burger too.The restaurant look interesting, it laid forward. I ask some of employee here she said land get soft and fall down ,that make the building this way.

Great food, excellent service. Try their award winning BBQ ribs, they run out fast. I also recommend their dessert.

Good food and great service. It is really quite nice inside. The outside certainly doesn't reflect it. Friends had halibut and chips and enjoyed. I had my first elk burger and it was tasty. Steak sandwich was also tasty. A lot of beers to select from. I recommend the 907 lager.

I can't recommend the Denali Park Salmon Bake highly enough! The wait staff was excellent. Management was attentive. The chowder is among the best I've ever had, and I've lived all over New England. It's very full of seafood. The beers are also exceptional. They are custom made by the 49th State Brewing Company. I recommend the 907 and the Baked Blond. They were out of the McCarthy's stout, but a nitro powered Irish stout is never to be passed up.

The Bake is a Bar restaurant with a large food & beer menu. I've had some excellent meals and some ok meals. Sometimes they may have live band or other entertainment.

This was so great! It is a different place than the Fairbanks one. This is a sit down restaurant with 49th brewery beers. The blue margaritas are fantastic! They have a couple vegetarian/vegan options even!! Def recommend!

This is the best restaurant you will find in the Denali area. We ate here every day during our 3 nights in Denali, and luckily we were staying right on site in the creekside cabins so we didn't have to venture too far. The food is exquisite and the chef fish specials are top notch. The service is also amazing - huge shout-out to Katie who is an excellent waitress! We enjoyed chatting with her during each visit. This restaurant is a MUST VISIT!

We had a great breakfast here (good selection of veg options) and the latte was so good! We had Avacado sandwich which was filling and well made with Sourdough bread and microgreens on top. We also ordered side of sourdough bread and rhubarb jam - it was good too! It has a Togo menu separate from dining menu. Scones were the only other thing which was without eggs/gelatin. And they were out of Matcha tea.

I had dinner here and was genuinely impressed — the food and service were both excellent. I had the salmon tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. They also have a nice selection of baked goods, coffee, and an espresso machine. I stopped in a few times for an espresso after dinner during my trip — great quality and consistently good. If you’re visiting Denali, this is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They also offer items to-go and have a front desk that can help you book local activities, which was super convenient. Highly recommend stopping in!

Little bit like being in heaven. After all the road stops food, we feel illuminated about this great dinning experience for a price which is more than fair. We did directly a second time today. The waiters were really kind and attentive but not too intrusive. Many thanks to all from the Creekside team.

Definitely worth the stop. I was about to turn down the Denali Hwy but decided to go another ten miles up the road to this cafe. The Halibut burrito bowl was the bomb. My waitress Katie was awesome, super friendly and great service. Great atmosphere and views. Don’t think about it, just go there.

First, OMG! Second, OMG! Had dinner here on a Thursday evening. No wait for an outside table and the weather was awesome so we enjoyed it. I had the Chefs Special Salmon and I can honestly say it was the best Salmon I have ever had! Each layer was unique but perfectly complemented each other. Flavors were spot on and the cook was perfect. This should be an every day dish! The others in my party had turkey pot (delicious) and Chili (yum). We topped off our dinner with a Chocolate Avalanche. It was the best desert I have had while exploring Alaska. Before we left, we picked up some bakery goodies to enjoy the next morning. I highly recommend McKinley Creekside Cafe & Bakery! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Stoped by this place after visiting Denali park and water amazed by the stuff, food and atmosphere. The menu had so many different food options. We ordered soups: Chowder and French onion soup Alaska sample - the best choice if you would like to try a few different options, as it’s included fish + salmon dip with bread and sausages On a top to fresh and delicious regular food, they had a huge choice of desserts and espresso

We went to Karstens as a party of 12. Due to our large size we weren’t able to be seated all together, two seats of six. The table I sat at order two starters, shrimp and tenders. The shrimp wasn’t seasoned and needed some garlic. The spicy sauce wasn’t great, but the cocktail sauce was good. Don’t hate on this I’m not a big fish guy. 1.5/5 stars. The tenders were superb!! The taste was great and very tendered, flavor packed a punch and was great honey mustard. 4.5/5 stars. After, the starters I had grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was grilled well and the cheese tasted really good. The Caesar salad was also very tasty. No complaints. 4.5/5 stars. Lastly, the dessert the Waffel cheesecake was super delicious. One of the best I had. 5/5 stars. Our server Brice, was very friendly and helpful. He definitely gets a 5/5. I would recommend this very much.

This place was a joke. We ordered a Caesar salad and it came out with 4 pieces of romaine lettuce on a plate. It was a joke. Steak looked like it came from a Denny’s, (probably would have been better there). Mac and cheese was burnt to a crisp and oily. The day before I had better cheesier Mac and cheese at the airport! Save your money and time. Do not eat here!! Servers were excellent, but that was the only thing that was ok.

I feel like no one chooses to eat here it's just by the McKinley. I wish I would've went to other spots nearby but they had the fire pits outside and such which was nice. My fish and chips were super greasy which sucked. I know it's fried but it felt super heavy and oily. Our waiter was young and nice but the service was just ok sadly.

Karstens Public House was an experience worth coming back for. Dined in for dinner with a big party and we're seated with amazing service from Brice definitely 5/5. Great atmosphere and vibes around the restaurant. Started off with the shrimp plate appetizer which I didn't care for, shrimp was really blan and the sauce wasn't too good 1.5/5. Shared a couple of the chicken tenders appetizer and loved it, great breading and honey mustard 4.5/5. Enjoyed a brisket sandwich for my entrée and thought it was amazing 4.5/5. The stroop waffle cheesecake was phenomenal one of the best desserts I've ever had 5/5. Pretty sweet place in a nice location would definitely return.

Our server was unhappy, tired, not sure if she wanted to be there. Prawns were average, nothing special. Bread pudding was nice though! Got it with vanilla ice cream.

For the price our family paid, the experience was disappointing. I asked twice for orange juice and both times got watery, flavorless liquid. We requested gluten-free bread, which was never delivered. Staff were unfriendly, and I felt mocked for asking for a proper glass. The buffet was poor—limited and low quality. The only remedy was a bottle of Minute Maid. It felt like they just wanted us in, out, and cashed out.

I have visited Kartens twice now. The first time was in 2018. And on that first visit I had their carrot cake. I am a huge fan of carrot cake but I am very descriminate. It has to be good. Well let me tell you, Karstens has THE BEST CARROT CAKE I have ever had. I left Denali in 2018 happy and disappointed. I found the best carrot cake in the world but I would likely never return and have it again. For the next 5 years I compared all carrot cakes to Karstens and all came up short. After a time I started to second guess myself. There is no way it was that good. My memory must have inflated how good it was over time due to nostalgia. Well we returned 5 years later, with my kids this time, and I had to put it to the test. I had told them all about how amazing this carrot cake was. And I was worried. Was it really that good? And would if it was would it still be as good as it was then? Had I set expectations for my family too high? Would they be disappointed. So the moment of truth came. I was served a beautiful slice. It looked amazing. It smelled amazing... And it tasted AMAZING!!! It was just as good as I remembered. Still the best dang carrot cake in the world. So if ever in Denali, make sure you go to Karstens and save room for dessert because you had better order the carrot cake.

It’s a fun bar with simple bar food. Pizza and wings. Bob, the bartender is awesome. Love the casual rustic decor with $1 bills stapled to the walls. Is casual Alaska! Great option to get a to-go basic pizza if the places next door are too crowded! VictorB

Great Pizza!! It was Summer Solstice the evening we were there, very busy so be patient, it's worth the wait. Local Beer's on tap.

The vibe and food was actually so amazing! We tried the mild wings that were out of this world good! And the pizza was also really good!

Just a great place to stop. Friendly locals and great atmosphere. Sit outside when it's nice. Play some corn hole and have a great time

Delicious pizza and beer after a day in Denali national park. Outdoor seating and our server Dominick took great care of us even though he was busy with many other tables. We got the Buffalo blue chicken pizza, highly recommend!

This was the best pizza we have ever had. The base was thick, herby and crispy, unlike anything we have ever had before. I wish all pizza had this style of base. Service was fabulous, our waiter was super friendly. We had the large smoked and baked pizza which fed four of us as it was huge. Had the cookie for dessert which was good too. Highly recommend if you are ever in Denali.

Fantastic place and very kind and helpful waiter! Delicious pizza cooked to perfection, with excellent quality ingredients. And we say it as Italians!!! Congratulations also for the selection of beers on tap!

Nice fast food off Park Highway and across from the major “hotels” and cabins outside of Denali NP. I ordered the Sled Dog with bacon and jalapeno…great choice! The Denali dog is your regular hotdog. The hotdogs are made with buffalo, pork and beef. All made in Alaska.

Popular spot for a quick bite to eat. I’m not adventurous with meat types so I got the all beef kids dog instead, which was ok. The rest of my party enjoyed their Denali dogs and said they tasted like a normal hotdog, just thicker. The fries are crispy and fresh! Definitely get a side of them with your dog! The place is small so seating is very limited. We had to sit outside on the porch to eat.

Damn good dogs! You’d never know it was reindeer and it’s SO tasty! Little place but fast turnover. We all had the dogs for lunch and could have eaten two! Do stop and try out local food. You won’t be disappointed.

Nice place with delicious food, clean facilities, good prices and best of all the only place in town that served Pepsi (which was a plus for me).

We stopped at Denali Doghouse twice while visiting Denali and the surrounding area. All members of my party enjoyed the reindeer dogs! The fries were very good too, and they have shockingly good sweet tea for Alaska!

Super yummy and cute little place. Lots of fun pictures. Their syrup in their sodas are super strong, definitely just take water or their tea. Chili dog was amazing, made with 1/4 reindeer dog. Husband got the Sriracha burger, it was really good. Preferred the burger over the dog too.

Had a reindeer chili dog and it was delicious. The fries were tasty, too. Very friendly service. A little pricey for what you get but very good.

Excellent Meal. Good service. Nice atmosphere

The food was delicious. The pork was extremely tender. Really good flavor! It was not like I had before. Both of my kids said what they had was very good also. We all had the Lava cake with Huckleberry ice cream. Delicious. Our server paid way more attention to the table that came in after us. We had to catch him for a drink refill. He got several for them. He got their dessert orders and still ignored us. We caught him to get a dessert, and they were done and leaving before we even got ours. We had to get to an excursion, and prompt service would have been great.

The Fannie Q Burger was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.... The fries were also very good... The Baked Alaska Cocktail tasted balanced, good and did the trick... Definitely a great lil gem in the Princess Wilderness Lodge ...

This buffet was truly a feast of delectable items, with something for everyone. The service was friendly and efficient. We could give more stars if we liked the way that some of what we chose to eat was cooked better. Fruit was grapes (a little sour), oranges, apples, and I was thankful for the bananas, which were not over ripe & which we like. Oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, and scrambled eggs were available. We did not eat the oatmeal, but the biscuits were dry and needed the gravy which was good. The scrambled eggs were over cooked and the last in the pan. Bacon and pork sausage were good, and we did not try the caribou sausage. Pancakes looked good, and several syrups and toppings were offered. Three types of cereal were offered near the plain yogurt with cut up melons. At least two types of bread were available for toasting, and we liked the sourdough bread. The place is very nice and we liked the decor. If we try it for dinner, I’ll edit this review or add another.

This is a resturant at the Denali lodge run by princess. It was my least favorate meal on our vacation in Alaska. The food was mediocre, the service was the same. It felt as if it could be wrong, it happened at this place. The best part of this resturant was the bar service area and the fire pits outside. no complaints with that. My biggest issue was with the meal. I ordered fish and chips which were just ok, the bigest challenge is you want somthing nice as a dipping sauce for it. The only options were Ketchup or Lemon aioli. Nothing else. I asked the waiter several times to ask the chef but nothing. the tater tots were good as an app with all the toppings on them but sucked with the meal as a side. Sorry to sad to take photos. Nice piano playing in the backround from 7 till 9.

Late Post Aug 23’ Fanny Quigley was an American pioneer, prospector and cook during the Klondike Gold Rush. She lived in the wilderness of what is now Denali National Park and Preserve. The restaurant was ordinary, they just added a name! We arrived during prime time, had to sit on high chairs at the bar but all worked out since we didn’t have to wait long. The menu could’ve been more eclectic but was very American traditional; cheesesteak sando, friend chicken sando, cobb salad of course what’s Alaska without fresh fish! There is a full bar and entertainment which was finishing up when we got there. They do have outdoor firepit but it was gas, you can smell it which gave me a minor headache. The service was good, food mediocre, interior nicely decorated, entertainment fun for the last 5 mins. I only wish the food was traditional – sourdough, beans, pierogi with the Russian migration. Etc etc…

Fannie Q's is one of the "on resort" restaurants at the Princess Lodge. On the day we went, the restaurant was not filled to capacity and we could get a table right away. The ambience is "Western saloon", and a live singer / pianist was playing. I got the fried chicken sandwich which was alright. I wouldn't say the flavor was special, just average.

Food was pretty good but way overpriced, but that could simply be due to the area. It’s about 15-20min from Denali NP, has a great outdoor space (fire pit, darts, etc) and a large indoor space. However, no AC indoors which was quite uncomfortable to eat in especially after a long day of hiking. Ordered the halibut with fries and added 1 extra fish for $34, they weren’t very big and a bit dry. I’ve had fish and chips in NYC and it isn’t even this expensive. Also ordered yak burger ($34) which was good but the pretzel bread was hard and dry as well, not a fan. Our server was friendly and attentive.

Large portion, great atmosphere to hang with friends, and great spirit. The kids' menu had excellent choices for children.

What an amazing place. If you find yourself in the Mount McKinley (Denali) area... You have to stop!!! The food is better than anything we have had in Alaska.

On vacation at denali and thought we would drive out of town to get dinner. Not enough can be said about everything we experienced there. For starters we got to sit around the gorgeous warm fireplace and we had the most amazing waiter, zach. He was knowledgeable about all menu items and made some great suggestions. We had the salmon and the yak burger and everything was cooked to perfection. I got to do a soda flight which is something i have never seen before. It's definitely worth the little drive from the park not to mention it's a beautiful drive.

We stopped by for lunch on a Friday on our way to Denali and are glad we did! Restaurant was very tidy and staff was super polite. We had the Mexican Street Corn dip appetizer and it was very delicious, chips tasted homemade. The Alaska Salmon BLT was big and delicious, the Salmon was very flavorful. The Grilled Steak and Bacon Mac and Cheese was amazing! Nice portion size and full of flavor. The King Crabby Grilled Cheese was indescribably delicious, bread was great, filling was amazing and fries were fabulous as well. The Sleeping Lady burger was a solid all around basic burger, perfectly cooked on a flavorful bun. We’ll define back!

Great place, about 15 mins from Denali National Park Visitor center. The Yak and Elk burger were excellent. Just that the yak burger has an overload of onions, pickles and cheese that they all overpower the taste from the meat. I would order those extras as side order to enjoy the yak meat. Great selection of beers, great ambience and courteous staff:

I wasn't expecting much when I walked in, but WOW! I was surprised!! I had the fish and chips - halibut. It was THE best fish and chips I've had in a LONG time! Seriously, WOW! Follow that with an amazing blueberry pie ala mode in a relatively quiet, very family friendly place and you have a great experience. Whole heartedly recommend eating here.

Wonderful surprise here after leaving a horrible establishment that we walked into right outside Danali Park. So close to the park, everyone should come here instead. Prices reasonable for Alaska. Service and food was hands down spectacular. I had the salmon and capers linguine. My wife had the shrimp linguine with artichokes. One of our boys got the cheeseburger. The other got the chicken alfredo. I really liked the salmon Linguini and my wife really enjoyed her artichoke and shrimp dish. You got to get the wedge blue cheese salad with the entrees that's included. Gabrielle was our server. She was super punctual and courteous. Shasha also served us and was great! Shame are portions were so big cuz the desert looked great too. One of our neighboring tablesl got some nachos that were Alaska sized. They has a special for a tomahawk prime rib that I saw another neighbor table order, it was huge! Wish we had more time at Denali, so we could also eat here again!

A most wonderful experience. Our tour guide had plenty of information to to share. Our driver and co-driver had lots of information. The horses were even very friendly and informative. Lunch was amazing and very plentiful. Loved every moment!!

We did the covered wagon dinner experience.They also have a t v and golfing there. Will was amazingThe ride was awesome.Everyone was very personable.We went to the petting zoo first awesome. The Torah was probably around 3 hours. Then, we went to the restaurant to have dinner after the food was amazing.Would definitely book through diamond again.If ever in alaska. Anyone thinking of visiting alaska book?The smaller tours do not book the large tours.The smaller ones are more intimate.You get more information, you have more one on one time.

Samantha was our server. She was excellent and very attentive to make sure our dining experience was great! Our food was fantastic, very nice portions, had extra as we are RV traveling for the summer and she boxed it up no problem at all. Hubby had a salmon pasta special and I had fantastic lasagna. Highly recommended!!

Our service and food was exceptional. The tomato bisque soup and the carrot cake were some of the best I've had. The fresh linguine was also phenomenal.

Everything about this place was amazing! Samantha, our primary server was the best! She went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible! The food was chef's kiss and and the drinks were perfection! Two of us had the house special gnocchi with chicken, one had pasta with meatballs and another had fettuccine alfredo. We all loved our delicious , reasonably priced meals and highly recommend it to all!

Nice restaurant, friendly & helpful staff, good ambiance, and yummy food. Enough variety of food and drinks in the menu. Great mountain view from the windows.

This place is so underrated. The food was so divine that I wanted to get seconds (except that it was also $40+ per entree). Would come back again. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Lovely view of the park from the table. Please get the King Salmon, Halibut and Bread Pudding. You won't regret it.

This place at beautiful ambience. The food was outstanding and the staff were superb. Clean restaurant and restrooms. My meal was the best I had on my two week Alaskan vacation and cruise. Highly recommend.

Nice restaurant, very beautiful inside and out. Three stars for food because the prime rib ordered as 'medium' was overdone and a bit tough. Then again, this is a fish restaurant not a steakhouse. Breakfast was good. Highly recommend making a reservation for dinner.

Appetizer, The Roasted Pear and Bacon Flatbread was delicious and a good sized portion at about 9 inches. Seared Scallop Caprese were very well cooked and delicious. Main Asiago-Crusted Alaskan Halibut and Sea Salt Accented Salmon, both with risotto were generous portions and well prepared. My wife commented the brocolinni was too salty. Dessert blue berry bread pudding with bumbleberry ice cream was a huge portion, very tasty. Apple crisp was a good portion and good flavour. Overall great experience. Our server Landon was very attentive and helpful in directing us for the best experience.

Late Post Aug 23’ The King Salmon Restaurant requires a reservation so, I would suggest as soon as you arrive decide on an evening that you and your family/group want to dress up a bit (but don’t have to) and splurge then, reserve the table asap. The fam and I decided on a 3-course meal since it was our last evening here. I ordered the Coconut Crusted Halibut with Apricot Chutney, Prime Rib with Seasonal Vegetables and Potatoes and for dessert since I was so full my partner and I decided to share a Warm Apple Crisp and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Let’s break it down… Coconut Crusted Halibut – Served with arugula, single spinach leaf under the chutney. The flavor was very sweet mixing the coconut and chutney didn’t pair entirely well. Since arugula has a peppery taste, it was supposed to offset the sweetness, I just feel this dish was missing something, a balsamic vinaigrette or chutney could’ve been a bit more savory? 2/5 Slow Roasted Prime Rib – Veggies and Potatoes mehhh cooked well but nothing to brag about… the prime rib tho was soooo damn good! Au jus not to salty and great creamy horseradish 4/5 Apple Crisp – The flavor wasn’t too bad on the crisp, TBH – Don’t remember only had one bite since I was sooo full! 3/5 Seared Scallop Caprese – (Partners App choice) This was delightful, scallops fresh and overall, the dish was well prepared. You should eat it all in one bite although, ok for example cut the scallop in half, grab a piece of cherry tomato, schmear a bit of balsamic, throw it in your mouth and toss in the ball of goat cheese! It was very good, although now that I think about it why didn’t they use mozz instead of goat cheese, I love goat cheese tho, my partner not very much…. 4/5

Visiting Denali and staying at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge (different review). The King Salmon Restaurant was good. Ask for a table with a view! Started with the Blueberry Mojito. The first one had way too much ice and not enough drink. The second one, I asked for less ice and it was much better. Needed more blueberries. I had the Green salad - it was good but a bit sweet. Too many craisins and the lingonberry dressing was sweet. But it was good. My daughter had the Caesar salad - the dressing was very garlicky (which we like). Had the Crab, shrimp and fish dip - it was good but had big chunks of seafood. I actually think it would have been better a little more blended so the flavors had a chance to meld. I had the Scallop and Goat Cheese “Caprese” (see photo). The scallops were very good, but I couldn’t call it Caprese. My daughter got the Salmon Chowder which was good. The service was good. A bit pricey.

Overall experience at this restaurant was great starting with service and ending with the food. We ordered appetiser coconut crusted halibut , for main dish - Sea Salt Accented King Salmon and white wine . Our desert was apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Everything mentioned above tested delicious.

They just opened for the season so hopefully they'll work the kinks out, but this is a pretty sad sliver of chicken on my 20$ sandwich. Would be better off going across the street to subway, this thing was barely an appetizer it was so small smh. Also maybe turn your music down a little so your staff can hear their customers

Not much to say about this place. We at here instead of one of the places across the highway (that had zero seating, and it was raining). There is no table service here, you place an order at the counter and the food is brought out to you. Pizza slices in the heater at the counter were already old by 1pm and tasted the same. The slices were not reheated in the oven, just pulled out of the display and brought out. I had hoped for a hot slice, but no dice. The $16 slice/salad/drink is your best option, but only if the slices are in ok condition. WYSIWYG! A hot sub was also ordered with our meal, but took almost 20 minutes to come out and after everyone else had eaten. The restaurant was NOT busy, so there is no excuse. One of the least impressive meals I ate during the 2 weeks I was in Alaska.

This review is strictly about the bar service—not the pizza. I want to make that distinction upfront because the food side of this establishment has nothing to do with what I experienced. Now, let’s talk about the bartender working the second shift. He’s a large white man who goes by the name “Tiny,” and from what I’ve gathered, he’s been working there for over two years. Unfortunately, that experience hasn’t translated into quality service. To put it plainly, Tiny is the worst bartender I’ve ever encountered. He doesn’t know how to make basic cocktails—couldn’t get a Long Island right, and didn’t even know how to make an Old Fashioned. But what’s worse than the drinks is the attitude. He’s consistently rude, especially toward employees and J-1 students. I’ve seen it firsthand and heard similar stories from others. What really crossed the line was his behavior around tipping. He actively approaches guests to ask why they didn’t tip him, sometimes even pressuring them. I experienced this myself—after receiving a poorly made drink, I returned the next day with friends for a get-together. Tiny came up to me and said, “Oh, you didn’t like the drink? Why didn’t you tip me? You need to give me a tip,” in a way that felt aggressive and inappropriate. I’ve heard this same story from multiple people, especially J-1s and minorities. It’s not just me. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was uncalled for and deeply unprofessional.

Decent pizza! We went here because we couldn’t wait for the other place across the street. There’s a fantastic picnic table seating area out back that we loved. Pepperoni pizza was the best, all the others were just ok. But good enough for a quick vacation dinner! Friendly service.

3.5/5 Late Post Aug 23' As busy as they were, I really wasn't impressed with the food. The pizza was mixed of regular and thin crust. My partner and the in-laws are New Yorkers, yes, they like it thin but I'm a California girl that grew up with all kinds of crusts, Ny style, super thin crust, Chicago style, Sicilian, pizza hut, dominos I enjoy a variety but it has to be good! This particular joint was ok, typical of something we make at home which meant the ingredients should have been the highlight, it wasn't but the service was really good and the prices worth the area.

Their pizza is very tasty and they have good vegetarian options, and free drink refills. They have gluten free crust available by request, but as they warned (which I appreciate) there is a high risk of cross contamination in their kitchen (can confirm, got glutened). Would not recommend if you have a gluten allergy, celiacs, or severe gluten intolerance. Overall atmosphere is good, but the women's room has the smallest stalls I've ever been in, I'm 5'2" and my knees almost touched the door while on the toilet and the only way to stand in the stall space was with my feet under the stall door. The accessible stall looked standard sized.

Our tour bus driver (Red Robin) told us we need to eat at this joint. Being in Denali two days with Princess we had time. After hiking the Horseshoe Lake trail we stopped in with 10 people in our Group. Ordering was easy at the counter. Since the place is named Lynx Creek PIZZA, we ordered pizzas, cheese sticks, and wings. All of it was delicious. We had to order extra because the kids ate so much. There are expectations that food at a remote resort might lack but it was truly delicious. Give it a shot if you have time while traveling through.

Smash burger was well cooked and seasoned. The chilli was a little watery and slightly under seasoned for my preference. The wings were not smoked but fried with a really good coating and served with a lot of ranch / bleu cheese.

Nothing is better after a long day in Denali to come here to enjoy a warm meal and cold beer. Very cozy atmosphere with nice servers! So nice to eat and then walk back to your room. Would highly recommend!

Very nice menu, good service. The food is less than mediocre. Venison chili is watery and unflavorful, crab hush puppies are decent but only a few, salmon is dry potato burned and the corn is clearly frozen because it was cold. Toor a long time. Everything was lukewarm except the prices. Glass of wine is $14 but doubt it was more then 3oz. I would absolutely not come back.

Being a vegetarian, the only dish I could have was vegan and it wasn't even edible. My family enjoyed their non veg dishes though. We had the corn bread later and that was a saving grace for my appetite

The salmon melt was delicious. I also had some of the best cheesecake I’ve ever tasted. Apparently it’s the chef’s recipe. So delicious!

Best food encountered in Alaska so far! Good portion and very special choice of dining options. Amazing and a delight to go with the wonderful Denali Cabin.

Near Denali National Park located at Denali Cabins, Prey offers a great options for entrees and sides. Dessert menu could be a little better with more options. The salad with oranges, candied pecans, and feta cheese is amazing.

The steakhouse was located very close to the lobby! The portions were average size but the atmosphere was nice. However the rib-eye was kinda strange in that it was simply a piece of meat with nothing else.

This was the first full week of the season so trying to give some grace as they work out their rhythms. The waiter was nice enough however I was not told about the specials (I overheard another waiter share them with his table after I had ordered) and felt rushed to order, like I was inconvenience. For how pricey the menu was I was expecting a more upscale experience, most people were in jeans, as well as decor, it felt very dated - so that leads me to conclude it’s expensive just because they’ve got you there as a captive audience. The food was good, I loved the plating of the halibut but it was way too salty.

The food was excellent. I had the Rockfish dinner with smashed potatoes and carrots cooked to perfection. The bacon wrapped scallops had me making happy noises and tapping my feet. The Apple pie almost brought years to my eyes it was that delicious. The bang bang shrimp was phenomenal. The service had us feeling like V.I.P.'s. The view outside is breathtaking.

I love steak dinners and I have high standards. Both the bone-in ribeye asparagus were cooked perfectly and delicious. Normally I avoid this area like the plague because it's a tourist trap, but this was well worth it.

Rockfish, and bacon wrapped scallops were quite good. Apple tart dessert was also great. However where this establishment is lacking is the service and atmosphere, especially when you see the prices of the food. In my opinion, the prices are not justified for the mediocre service and overall atmosphere. Also is too noisy and bustling. Definitely room for improvement.

We started w the Wedge salad and french onion soup. Both were large servings and tasty. Three of us had the Beef tenderloin (filet), two had the Braised Ribs and one had the Pork chop. All was fall-off-the-bone fantastic!! For dessert it was four bread puddings, one mud pie and one berry tart. Our only criticism is warm the bread pudding!!! Two bottles of red nicely rounded out this highly recommended meal. Make a reservation!!

Reserve ahead during summers, this place can get booked super fast. We grabbed an outdoor seating because the weather was good, but the bar area seemed the coziest with good ambience. The burger and the salmon bisque were great! The drinks were amazing - we got arctic coffee, berry crush mule, & they were great. Apple pie with ice cream was good. Our waitress Danijela was amazing to converse with & gave us good tips about travel in AK. Highly recommend!

A complete ripoff! $30 plus tax and tips per person for a standard breakfast buffet. What a terribly exploitative move. Yes it’s a remote town and you may be the only option for folks staying here (many in a rush, with tours scheduled) for breakfast, but it’s just such a pity how blatantly greedy this upcharge is. Additionally, the normal menu items are also very overpriced and taste just ok

Enjoyed two nights at Buffalo Lodge. The best part of our stay was taking in the atmosphere at the Bar and grill was fantastic. Service provided by staff and others was very inviting. Special thanks to Ava and Fernando who were ever so accommodating and friendly Food on offer was very tasty and filling.

Fernando was lovely and attentive as were the other staff. Food was delicious—I highly recommend the Brussels and the Spinach dip. Both were the best I’ve had in a very long time. The only thing that would make their delicious, juicy, smoked wings better is if they made their ranch in house. Cozy atmosphere

We were a little hesitant after reading the reviews here. We were staying on site which is the primary reason to eat here. Service was awfully slow. Took almost 20 minutes for our waiter to come over and bring us waters. Food was surprisingly good. We had appetizers - coconut shrimp which was very good and spinach artichoke dip which was a little “spinach forward” but very good. Excellent drink menu including many local-ish beers on tap. You could eat here. It would leave you full! Views are stunning!

We had the Salmon Corn Chowder and Fried Brussel Sprouts. The Brussel Sprouts were amazing! The soup was good, very well done and spiced well. A tad bit fishy but good. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive

Food was excellent with large servings, very fresh and full of flavor, wait staff, personable, and helpful With suggestions. It was a pleasant surprise for a small little place and even enjoyed acoustic music on the porch with drinks. The brussels sprouts were especially a hit at our table.

We had dinner here two times. Great service and the food was very good. Their specialty is BBQ. It is a bit pricey but portions are big and you can share.

Best breakfast place! Definitely will go back. This hometown restaurant was a perfect place for our family of 9. The servings were large portions and so satisfying. A GREAT find! Breakfast was awesome and the sour dough cinnamon roll was homemade ❤️❤️❤️ better than any franchise…. A must visit for a real homemade meal. The service was awesome and very welcoming. Thank you Rose’s Cafe, you made our last meal in Denali the best! If you want a good homemade, large portioned, meal with great prices …stop here !!

Great American diner. Food fabulous. I'll never get used to being asked so many questions about my breakfast, everything is optional. When you are used to either a full or a mini breakfast, with no options, the 20 questions is quite an ordeal. I'm not used to choice, and having to think in the morning. So it's eggs sunny side up, linked sausages and french toast, all choices I wouldn't get at home. I'll find out when they open in the morning, we'll come back.

This is the only place for great food in Denali park .great food (see pictures) it opened for Bk and lunch till 2:00pm so plan ahead. Best Salsa ever .and it’s packed in dehydrated packages. We really enjoyed our lunch . Thank you

Recommended to us. Now, recommended to you. Great, large breakfasts. Exactly what we wanted. Beautiful day. Great staff. Sat on the porch. Perfect for us!

An absolute hole in the wall! This place is one of the best comfort food restaurants I’ve ever been to. I got the Healy special and my boyfriend got the chicken fried steak. I opted for pancake instead of hashbrown/toast and it was MASSIVE. Everything was hot, delicious and service was friendly and quick. The whole place was full but service never slowed down. Ladies here are very friendly as well.

While staying in Healy (overnight) at Aurora Denali Lodge, we got the chance to eat at this cafe (not just once but twice, dinner and breakfast). The place is full of character, charm, and story to tell. I so love the simplicity of the place and the unexpected framed and funny quotations all over. So this place is usually filled during summertime, but in winter, when visited, we had the place to ourselves (tour group). We had so much fun (and laughter) dining at this place where we had great interaction with the owners and staff who are vivaciously funny. The breakfast menu is outstanding and has a big portion. I love the french toast. You got to love family owned diner that is being managed, tended, and served by the owners themselves. That in itself make eveything personal and special.

Very hearty all American breakfast. It was the best pancake I had in many while! Highly recommend if you are driving by

We ate outside and loved the views. The food was very good when it arrived but our service was not great. The strawberry mojito was great! We waited over 20 minutes and had to ask the host for our server to even come to our table and then the server brought 3 waters and 3 rolls of silverware for our table of 4 and took another 15 minutes for our last person to get their water. When our food arrived, one person received their chowder without a spoon and asked for a spoon and one was never brought so after 15 minutes we had to ask the host for one. Another person only received part of their meal and someone else was brought out the wrong dish. It took over 20 minutes for the last 2 people to get their meals. We were given free desserts due to the long wait and poor service. The baked Alaska was great! Our plates and silverware was already cleared, so we asked for silverware for our dessert and never received it, so we had to go up and ask. Hoping that this was an off night for the service.

Both the salmon and halibut were delicious. I had the curry halibut, and while the rice & curry was kinda bland, the fish itself was fantastic. I wouldn't order the focaccia again.

It's possible we ate on a bad night. During our appetizer course, the bread was stale, so that gave us a bit of concern. The fillet was much tougher than it should have been at medium rare. The fries and mashed potatoes were grossly under seasoned and the halibut steak had very little flavor. We had planned on dessert, but decided not to push it any further and just left. It certainly didn't taste like a $100+ meal for two. The atmosphere and service were amazing however. The view is fantastic, as would be expected.

What a hike up the hill, but worth it. Beautifully decorated restaurant. Our food was good once we got it, they forgot to fix my husband’s salmon. It took over 1 1/2 hours. They did give us a discount for our wait.

Dessert will be well earned once you hike up. The road up is a little easier than the stairs. The view is awesome. The burger was as good as promised by the guide of the nearby river water adventure place.

Loved it. Delicious food with a very kind and helpful staff. We had a variety of options that were all good Definitely try the bread and crab dip for an appetizer. The calamari we well prepared, fresh, and tender and it had a delicious cilantro sauce with it. I usually prefer cocktail sauce but it was better with the prepared sauce. There was no rush to get us off of the table when we were finished. Thanks for a nice meal.

We had dinner tonight. 4 adults and 2 autistic boys. JJ was INCREDIBLE. Sometimes the boys say the most random things and she worked with them so well. She was amazing. The food was top notch as well. The crab rangoons NEED to be on your order list.

Exceeded all expectations! We stayed here in early December. The room was spacious, clean, warm, and comfortable. Amenities include an endless pool that works amazingly well. No hot tub, but there's a tiny yet very effective sauna in the fitness room. Dark skies all around so should be easy to see the aurora. Bobby(?) at reception was super friendly and gave us a wealth of information. Bar/restaurant also super good :)

Clean room, comfortable bed, and thoughtful staff. We stayed here on our way from Denali to Fairbanks and needed a place for the night in a pinch. They helped us out. Would recommend if you're making the drive from Anchorage to Fairbanks in two days.

What an amazing place. The pool is so cool and the place as a whole is amazing.

Rooms and location were great. We stayed this past week when it was in the 80s. They had ac window units in each room but could not use them because they needed a special adapter plug to plug them into the outlet. They said that they already winterized them or something. We had stayed from 7/22/24 to 7/25/24. This was the only hotel that didn't have air conditioning during our whole trip!! They did have floor fans and a window that did open halfway and it was still super hot in the room!! This place is opened year round!! So do better when there is a heat wave during the summer season!!

Good basic hotel. Very clean rooms and nice staff. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet. The breakfast was really good! I had French toast, scrambled eggs and potatoes.

The rooms were nice and well appointed. The service was slow and they messed the order up repeatedly. The food was over priced. The staff at the hotel were surly and it seemed we were nuisance. The breakfast as not all it could have been.

Hotel staff were super sweet and helped us in any way they could (we were part of a big tour group, so it couldn't have been easy!). When we departed, I didn't realize I had left behind my very precious stuffed animal until we were already 3hrs away on a train. The staff were incredibly kind and understanding, and shipped it back to my home (in the lower 48)! If you're staying in the area, these people have got you covered! Thank you so much!!

They were packed when we went. They still serviced us in a timely manner and the food was good. The fired cheese bites were a lot more than I expected and we all shared them.

Great fried cheese curds. A lot of them. Good for four people to share. The crab cake burger was good too, and the smooth chocolate shake. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Very nice but busy place. The service was excellent as well as the food. Great views off the back patio!

The food was decent, taste wise. Service and overall vibe were great. The views from this place are amazing. It was quite busy when we went, but there was zero wait time and service was fairly quick. This place is hidden inside the princess resort, so you have to park outside and walk (which isn’t too bad considering the nice vibe in the resort).

Fir the name. They only offered one hamburger for 17 bucks, add cheese more, add bacon more. Hamburger was gross regardless of what you did to it. Fries where over cooked or seemed to be refried as to warm them up. Waitress didn't clear table at all till we were leaving! Great view, great look inside, but definitely better places to eat.

The views (especially on the patio) are worth eating at least once at this restaurant during your visit to Denali! I had vegetarian burger and it turned out to be very decent, and definitely surpassed what I was expecting from a restaurant in such a remote town. Service was fast and courteous.

Really good food and wonderful friendly service! We ordered the cheese curds, a cheese burger and a couple of the cocktails. All were made really well. I am not usually a fan of crinkle-cut fries, but the crispness and seasoning of these was spot on, as were the cheese curds. The curds were coated with some seasonings in the batter, and paired with a jalapeño jelly, which was an interesting pairing, but kind of a neat twist. The outdoor atmosphere was lovely, and if you sit right next to the rail, you can sit and watch the river race by below. Beautiful views from the balcony.

The crunchy baguette 🥖, was delicious. I Had to have steak 🥩 - and it was done perfectly, tender and to the point! The seafood dip WOW 10 ⭐️!! My wife order a Ceasar salad 🥗 with salmon! Really good!

Very delicious food. We got seafood chowder, Caesar salad with grilled sockeye, halibut with coconut rice. The food and the service were excellent. Just a little pricey

The place has a nice varied menu and prices are in par with the area. Nothing is cheap around here. Two of us chose the burger made with a meat blend that included wild boar. We were informed that the meat had to be cooked to well done because of the boar meat. The service was very slow. When our meal came the burgers were cooked to medium at best. Plenty of pink! Didn't see our server till we were nearly done. At this point we just finished the meal. It was hot and tasted good. Drink refills were offered way too late into the meal. Yes they were busy, but other tables around us were being served with more attention.

Writing this to give Gold Rush the positive bump it deserves. After a long travel day, we were hesitant to eat here—especially after seeing some of the negative reviews—but our expectations were exceeded. It’s possible this place gets slammed at times, which might explain some of the mixed feedback, but our experience was great. The cocktails were well made, the food came out hot, and while a few dishes could use a bit of fine-tuning, everything was tasty overall. Servers were excellent - friendly and attentive! Glad we gave it a shot.

Quick lunch before tour at Denali National Park. McKinley burger was excellent and fries were good. Madison was excellent server. A little pricey at $27 with cheese but I guess the location dictates.

I had a Ribeye steak and wasn't expecting it to be so delicious! It was worth every penny! Jesse M was a delightful server! He made a great experience for us!

Review for the coffee bar attached to the restaurant: Muffins were stale. Portion sizes tiny for the price. Apple Crisp Cup was just all fake, sugary cream rather than yoghurt or fresh cream, making this too sweet and not enjoyable. There's no competition here, and as Cruise ships load their passengers on land tours into tgis property, they have no incentive to be better.or provide any value for money..

We had a cheeseburger and chicken tenders. Cafeteria style pickup and checkout. Convenient location in Denali park. Staff was friendly, beautiful scenery, clean dinning area. Pricey for what it is but I guess that’s expected being in an Alaskan national park. Returning again for our second lunch today.

Park cafeteria, no more, no less. Premade sandwich, wraps and sandwiches. The salmon chowder is actually quite good. Indoor or outdoor seating

Sad Aramark cafeteria food that is prob twice as much it should cost. There is absolutely no attempt to make things look good. Fish and chips? Two pieces of fried fish on an oversized paper plate. No fries. Only bags of chips. Burgers? Yea cafeteria burger

I don’t think he likes his job very much. Got a beer and a tea and server was less than helpful. I felt like saying never mind, sorry to bother you, and walk out.

Jacked up prices makes sense, but the chicken pesto was small with very little chicken or pesto. The fries were cold and hard, but the server was willing to give me some fresh. Overall disappointing even on top of expecting high prices.

Food is very basic and not fresh at all. Better to eat outside. It is just frozen food reheated. The cashier was openly judging for not buying more items and demanding for high tip.

The staff was warm and welcoming! I had the pesto chicken and it was quite good.

Came in to restaurant and employees were not welcoming at all went to order my food and they put the wrong chicken even after I specified what kind I wanted. One of the employees was taking bread out of the oven with no gloves on and it wasn't till the person behind me asked about it that someone else told her to out gloves on. They tried to put minimal lettuce on my sandwich and then weren't happy when I asked for more than a sprinkle of lettuce. There was 4 employees in the front of the store and none of them would even help the person behind me until something was said. And 25 dollars for a ft long with extra chicken and a drink that is delicious. The store was nice and comfy my food was good beside the bread being overcooked a little. But the service was not good at all.

This is by far the worst Subway experience I’ve had. The employees were unprofessional and unhelpful. I ordered a Veggie Delight as I’m vegan, but the amount of vegetables they added was so minimal that it felt like I was just chewing bread. Despite repeatedly asking for a heavier portion of veggies, they only added about 6-7 small pieces of lettuce. To make matters worse, I visited around 12:30 PM—well within lunch hours—and they did not have herb and cheese bread and spinach wraps. It’s incredibly disappointing for a franchise that prides itself on customization and fresh options. If I could, I would give this place a negative rating. It’s better to avoid this location and spend your money elsewhere.

Just wanted to share a few notes from our visit to the Subway here in Cantwell, since it's pretty much the only option around Denali. The employee who helped us, I think her name was Alex, seemed like she was in a real hurry. I probably took a bit too long deciding, so my advice is to know exactly what you want before you get to the counter. It just helps keep things moving along for them. Also, maybe double-check your order as it's being made. I asked for a 6-inch but ended up with a footlong. My friend chose flatbread but got a wrap. A big surprise! Oh, I ordered one of the new options right off their menu board, and she gave me a really confused look, almost like she'd never heard of it before. She also almost forgot the avocado, but we caught it at the end - no big deal, I guess things get missed when it's busy. BTW, the other two male employees were friendly enough and kept smiling tho. Anyway, it's a Subway. It gets the job done. Just a very different vibe from what we're used to. The service here definitely has its own unique flavor.

Was nice to get a meal that had fresh veggies and wasnt 30$+ a plate. Its a typical subway, but by far the most affordable option in the area. Hot Tip: Get a sandwich here, get bag of chips/drink from the liquer/grocery place up the hill and enjoy a full meal.

This place is awful, they put egg on my wife’s sandwich when she never asked for it, took it off when we corrected her, gave us the same sandwich and put the eggs back with the rest of the eggs. The prices are also absurd.

They put a closed sign after we knocked on the door even though it was supposed to be open until 11pm everyday as per the hours posted on the door. Disappointed.

Subway food was great as always. There were no water cups when asked.

I must say I am not the theater type but this was a great time. I was in tears from laughing so hard. A little corny but a lot comical. Dinner was salad, salmon, ribs, corn potatoes and baked beans with cheese herb biscuits. Most was just so so but the salad was nice and fresh and a welcome sight after eating on the road so much. The dessert was a berry crisp and was delicious. It elevated my food rating a whole star. Meal is served family style at tables of 10.

This dinner far exceeded our expectations, it was pricey at $90 per person and $45 per child but we left feeling like we got our money's worth, the staff and entertainment were great I was really suprised by the level of talent from the performers. Food was all you can eat and served "family style" everything was fresh and well seasoned. We had salmon BBQ ribs, corn,biscuts, baked beans, mashed potatoes, salad and warm berry cobbler. The only thing I didnt care for was that soft drinks were not included in the ticket price however water and iced tea were on the table at no additional cost. Would definitely do it again.

This is a great dinner show. The talent serve and perform. They have spectacular voices. The food is served family-style and we had salad, ribs, salmon, mashed potatoes, corn, baked beans, and cobbler for dessert. All the food was very good and portions were all you can eat. I highly recommend attending.

I had mixed reviews of this experience. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. I had a group of 8 with me. One brother-in-law needed to have a gluten-free dessert. This was not provided, but he explained to our waiter what should happen, and in less than 5 minutes was served a gluten-free dessert. This was definitely a plus. On the other hand, the seductress picked on a few people from the crowd to sing to them. Some of her humor was borderline adult. Another of my brother-in-laws was selected as her secret lover, and he was with his wife. He handled it well, but it was very embarrassing to him and his wife. I imagine others in the crowd felt the same way, but laughed it off. Her routine could have been incorporated with the piano player, and the same message would have been conveyed. This by itself soured the evening for me.

Good show based on a history around Denali. Food good and plenty of it. Family style seating is cute but did make food service and passing items difficult. We arrived on time at 5:30 and the table we were placed at for the show and meal was already occupied. Which was ok, we were 4 people and had to sit one on one side and three on the other. Could not talk to our group. As for food, everyone was already done with their salads and bread. Made it feel really rushed. If the start is 5:30 then serve at 5:30 or tell us earlier and we would have been sooner. The whole night just felt rushed. Would recommend as the talent was good but arrive 30 minutes early so you can actually eat normally!

Great excursion when you visit the area. Ribs and salmon were awesome, all you can eat. The cast who did the performance were top notch. Beautiful voices and crowd engaging. Well worth it. 2 showtime. 530pm and 745pm. Book ahead with your travel advisor

This show is pretty much the same as the Music of Denali, except that ththis show let you take photos during the show. Cabin Nite gave very generous and unabashedly endless portions of food! The veritable moat of berry cobbler and whipped cream at the end was the highlight. This show had a lot of energy from start to finish, and there was more room among the tables than the other show.

We chose the covered wagon dinner experience.They also do a t v.And golf experience. Are tour guys were amazing.I remember one of their names.Will the other young man had just graduated high school?They were both very educated on the area.Very informative very personable. The dinner we had after the food was absolutely amazing.The atmosphere was awesome, would definitely go through black diamond resorts again. If you're in alaska and do any excursions, I do recommend the smaller ones.They are much better.

We had a great time on our covered wagon tour! Phoenix, Lexi and Nikola were very knowledgeable and friendly guides. Our trip was full of beautiful nature, fun facts and cool stories. The views and wildlife were amazing. Odin and Prince gave us a smooth and safe ride to the pavilion where dinner was delicious. For sure add this to your Alaska itinerary!

My wife and I had a wonderful time. Eric was a great driver and the college graduate girls loved Malachy's accent. But let's face it, the real stars of the show were Jay & Turbo. Our horses were AMAZING!! We had a great time and would be really hard pressed not to do it when in Denali again. Highly recommend. The food was good, but the wagon ride get's the higher star. They picked us up at our Lodge. OH, I nearly forgot about the chocolate chip cookies. They were fantastic

We went on the side by side ATV tour. Ross was an excellent guide along with his helper from Macedonia. We had great weather and a fun time driving the rugged terrain. Lots of puddles to splash in. We stopped several times to learn about the area. They served a full lunch that was delicious. This was the best excursion we had in Alaska.

7/4/2025 - Dinner - Table for 2 We drove long way to try king crab but it was not worth the drive. - The tomato soup was so thick that it was like warmed up marinara sauce. - The fish was not edible - King crab was barely OK Would not recommend.

The pasta is excellent! Order it. Especially the lasagna. We also had the most delightful server. A juvenile moose graced us with his presence during supper. It’s a quiet location great for conversation.

Went here to do an ATV tour and had a blast. It was a lot of fun to ride around the trails and see the natural beauty of Alaska. The guide was very friendly and made sure we had a safe and fun time. We had an absolute blast and really enjoyed seeing the fall foliage and learning about the history of the area. The food we had during the excursion was tasty as well.

We stayed in one of their dry cabins. Ours looked recently updated, but some of the others looked pretty dated on the outside. The inside was nice and comfortable, but wifi signal was poor. We loved being right next to the creek. The bathhouse had been updated and was just a short walk from the cabin. It was a bit small with just two toilet stalls, two showers, and one sink on the women's side, but I never had to wait so I guess it's adequate for the number of dry cabins they have. It was just a quick drive to Denali National Park and the price was very reasonable compared to everything else in the area, so we would stay here again. Their website and older reviews mention a restaurant on site, but that seems to have been closed in 2023. There are a couple of other food options nearby, but not many.

The location is perfectly placed for a Denali visit that's removed from the large crowds of the town center. The views are spectacular and the pizza pub with stellar pizza and a large selection of draft beers is in walking distance.

Spent 3 nights at the Perch Resort. We stayed in a one room cabin with no bath. The cabin was clean and the beds comfortable. We left the windows open at night to listen to the stream running by the front door. It was a short walk to the bathhouse. The toilets and (single) sink area were kept clean. The shower stall was clean, except for the shower curtains, which were soap scum covered along the bottom - they were about 3 inches too long. The walkway up from the Creek trail to bathhouse was a bit sketchy. The traction tread was completely worn away, making it slippery with a light rain. Several of the boardwalk boards were soft and sagged when stepped upon. The kitchen is open only to groups. But there is a nice cafe just on the other side of the creek. It’s an easy walk to breakfast before heading to Denali.

We stayed in double queen bedroom with attached bathroom. Rooms were clean and tidy. Loved the location as it’s close to river stream which is a very nice place to sit and relax after a long day.

Great cabin that is shared. Too noisy. Could hear the people next door. They didn't get there until after midnight and talked and walked around with their biker boots on till after 1:30 AM!! 😡😡😡

Beautiful little duplex private cabin with a full bath and view of the creek. Parking was simple. Great food and drinks nearby for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bed was surprisingly comfortable. My only complaint is people should pay attention to what they are reserving when booking online. The lady who checked in prior to us did not pay attention and attempted to give the check in hostess a hard time about it, which she handled beautifully. Would definitely stay again if we come back this way.

The owners were SO friendly and accommodating. We rented the tiny cabin right by the river and, it wasn't the Hyatt, but it was very clean, comfortable, and a good value for the price. We loved the sound of the river right outside. The restaurant is AMAZING!!! It was such a great surprise to find a gourmet restaurant with locally sourced food and not outrageous prices. The bartender, Bacon, is the BEST! He whipped up custom drinks with homemade bitters and liquors. Everything was top notch! Playing with the local black lab, Rocket, was a huge treat too.

A good variety of Thai and American Chinese food served out of a food truck. The gentleman who took our order was friendly. The price was pretty high, but you get huge quantities so it's basically like buying two meals. Vegetables in the dishes tasted fresh and were cooked perfectly. There are some picnic tables, but if the weather is bad, you're better off eating in your car or taking the food to go.

Absolutely delicious and wholly unexpected find this far out. Both the massaman curry and pad Thai were excellent. We also ordered from their other location in Healy but we were really disappointed with the pad see eiw and the pad Thai was not quite as good.

Paid $20 for noodles, dried chicken and a sliver of cabbage. No vegetables or peanuts. We used to go all the time, but won't waste our money at either location again. The last 3 times were all terrible.

not sure why this is so highly rated (It's closer to 2.5 stars), we were excited to have different flavors on our trip. and thai food at Denali village! Ordered several pad thai and fried rice. The food was pretty bland all around. So level set your expectations. On the good side, they were quite busy and they were cranking out the food. Also noticed that several people commented on portion size and price. Alaska is expensive and Denali is far from central supply chain. So it's comparable to food in Alaska in general. Issue is lack of flavor.

We were warned that food is very expensive in this area. I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered the $18 sweet and sour meal from the food truck. It was more than I could eat and was fantastic! Thank you for a great mountain experience.

I don’t know why there are less people reviewed for this. But the food was awesome. I have ordered shrimp fried rice with Thai spice. Must try place if you like Thai and spicy food.

Enjoyed our dinner tonight. Veg Fried rice and chix Penang curry were both very tasty! We ordered dishes Thai spicy. This will be a bit too much spice and heat level for most, but for those that are accustomed to spicy food, don't hesitate.

This place has a pretty good variety of flavors, nothing crazy. I tried caramel caribou and I'd rate it 7/10. It had good flavors, but the texture was partially smooth/creamy, and partially "icy". This isn't a wow factor place, but it'll satisfy your sweet tooth after hiking on a "warm" day.

This place we thought had the better ice cream choices out of the two places we found. The ice cream was good, but was bummed out they didn't offer any free samples.

Credit card declined for being used here? No samples ;( - Tourist pricing in effect.

This shop takes advantage of tourists by serving the lowest quality products at extremely high prices. A plain small vanilla shake made with crushed ice is over $12.00.

Although we weren't initially looking for ice cream, we were drawn in by the scent of fresh waffle cones. The line outside also showed us that we must be in the right spot to get a delectable treat. What a treat it ended up being! The chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream was simply divine. We didn't have any significant issues with this place and would recommend it to anyone in the area.

No samples, ice cream has chunks of ice, employees do not care about food allergies. Definitely not worth $7 for a single scoop.

This place has a sign visible from the highway with 5 inch letters outside which advertises Fresh Donuts; when I walked in and asked about these donuts, the girl working was instantly rude af and said that they won’t be doing donuts this YEAR..obviously a couple issues here: if you’re out of donuts, that’s one thing, but if you’re not planning on serving donuts for this entire year, then having fresh donuts written on your sign visible from the highway is false advertising. The other issue is how sad customer service can be at some places; do employees not understand that you’re allowed to convey information to a customer without having an attitude about it? And that patrons inquiring about an advertised item doesn’t mean that you should become antagonist toward your customers? The ice cream was okay, but with other ice cream options available in the same shopping area without the horrible attitude, then choosing this place doesn’t make much sense.

Everything about the place is great except they offer no free food or coffee for breakfast at all everything costs and it can be expensive buffet breakfast $25. Want a cold breakfast $21! There is a coffee shop that sells other items so it does get a little cheaper but I don't get when spending the money I would think they could have a small cold offering for guests. The staff are awesome, the location is great, the hotel is clean and well kept everything in the area is walkable but the hotel does have a shuttle that runs around all day and easy to catch.

Location is perfect for Denali entry with free shuttle running all day. Grounds are pretty with a nice walking path along the river. Dining options were diverse and additional options across the highway within walking distance. Rooms were clean and comfortable but bathroom could use a shelf or hooks to put your clothes on.

Great views. Comfortable beds and pillows. The smoke detector kept making noises when we arrived. I texted the front desk and Enyah sent maintenance right away and they put batteries. All the staff at the Grizzly Burger was very nice. The burgers, the crab cake burger, and the chicken sandwich were good. The fried cheese curds are good and the portion is for 4 people. Lots of shops with beautiful items. Loved the carved bears and Moose with their funny signs. Shipping is included on the price. Great location with walking distance to some beautiful hikes. Rooms are a little outdated, and the bathroom was always cold.

Wow! This place is like a small village. Huge lodge with rows and rows of 2 story motel style structures. Our room had a lodge like decor, but modern convenience and clean. The rows of rooms are spaced nicely and the grounds are landscaped beautifully. There are cute little displays, community firepits, a burger place, and a full service upscale restaurant. Again very busy so waits for tables were a bit longer. Our server was quite a bit slower than others. We saw several tables come and go during our visit. We were advised that our multi meat burgers needed to be cooked well but we're served medium. Server never returned to our table till we were done. We took our chances, it tasted great and we lived to tell about it! Amazing trails to hike across the river, but it's about a 20 minute walk along the highway to the trailhead. As with the rest of our trip the transfer of baggage was very efficient. Overall a great experience.

Overall the lodge is an ok place to stay. It’s 90% catered to the cruisers but the convenience of the free shuttles and proximity to the park and the train are worth it. The restaurants on site are nothing to rave about. Food taste was ok and some food was soggy but the service was fast. My main issue was the room cleanliness. The room was visually “clean” but dusty. The bathroom had a mildew smell and mold/mildew on the window edges, the shower is not ventilated well (didn’t realize it until the last day). We had family in the room next to us and had the same issue. I get that it’s the end of the season but I would expect cleanliness to be consistent the whole season. The lodge grounds are very pretty and good for a morning or evening walk. It’s quiet and relaxing and we enjoyed the fire pits in the chilly evening.

The hotel is pleasant and the room we had was comfortable and big. There are a number of restaurants with lots of variety. Locally there’s quite a few businesses for excursions, eating and provisions. Denali National Park is nearby and there are shuttle buses to there.

Room are dated the one we stayed in didn't have a good thermostat it was either hot or cold. Its a beautiful location with plenty of food options and close to the park. The resort has a free shuttle to the park the run every 30 minutes.

Nice large and updated rooms overlooking the Denali NP area. The hotel shuttle and drivers are wonderful for getting into the town, to the train station and national park. Hotel desk "day staff" did not make us feel welcome; however the desk night staff was excellent. Restaurant is overpriced with moderate/low quality. There are no moderately priced dining options on the premises. Take the shuttle into town for some excellent food options.

Great location. Rooms are looking weathered. Our room door looked like it was kicked in once and all the cold air is coming through the sides and bottom. Room definitely not secure. Shuttle bus was roomie and had great drivers but run every 40 minutes which means you could be standing in the rain a long time. Snack/coffee stand is a mess. Young lady had no information about any of the items for sale, which wasn't many, and didn't take her barista skills seriously. For the price, I will find somewhere else to go next time. Dinner at the lodge was good at best. It had a limited menu and was quite expensive.

Good room, good service,reasonable prices for the area. I gave rooms 3 stars for my comfort reasons (no glasses in bathroom; no guide for TV) Minor things, but they increase comfortability.

Great hotel with a view. Food was fair, but very overpriced. Room was better than expected. Bathroom sink was not good, no counter space. Water in shower was set so that you could not have a "hot" shower. I was freezing after being out in 40 degree weather all day. Cute signs coming up the driveway to the hotel. Nice place to take scenery pics.

The positive for this hotel is the spectacular view from the bar and restaurant. Food was good but at a premium price. The negatives are many : accessibility is difficult , you can only take the shuttle every hour and all your activities will have to be planned around it. The hotel being so high up a steep mountain doesn’t help at all. House keeping in the rooms are very mediocre , we stayed there for 3 days and the room was not done even a single day. The day we arrived a room was allocated to us which was not cleaned at all , had to complain and then we were given a different room.

The Grande Denali lodge is an average hotel. The rooms are similar to a Holiday Inn Express or Best Western. For $ 500 a night you would expect much better. The beds are good/comfortable. The view is great. As you are way up on the mountain, you have no other food/meal options. So, I guess they feel they can take advantage of that. They want $31 for a breakfast buffet. There is no lunch option available. The dinner option is good. The front desk staff is indifferent. We asked them for a wakeup call if the northern lights were out. They were and they did not call. So, we missed them lights. They only have one small shuttle bus which runs on a one-hour loop. Several times the bus was full and the driver had to leave people waiting at the stop. They do not service your room during the entire stay. We had to ask for additional toilet paper, coffee and Kleenex. Even so, they had a QR code you could scan to leave the staff a tip??? All in all. They know there is not much competition and they take advantage of that fact.

Good location, reception staff are very polite and responsive however the rooms are beginning to date. Be aware that "view rooms" are really standard rooms - your view maybe that if the carpark - you will need to upgrade to look into the valley (our experience). Location is great for a view from the bar. On our second night the power failed which also meant no water was available. Power came back on at 5:30am along with all alarms which repeated several times over the next half hour and soon late that afternoon. Rooms weren't serviced daily - up to you to message your own bed. Other than restaurant/ bar - not many other facilities.

We LOVED our stay at the Creekside Cabins! This was our favorite place we stayed our entire Alaska vacation. The property is beautiful and newly renovated. We stayed in a signature creekside cabin and highly recommend them! The cabins are very clean and I definitely appreciated the little details and attention to hospitality. I loved sitting by the creek and listening to the trickling water. Having the cafe and restaurant on site is such a benefit because the food is truly top notch! The location is a bit south of the Denali National Park entrance and you will definitely need a car to get here. Highly recommend staying here as part of your Denali adventure, it's truly a gem!

Pricey but worth it. Good spacious cabins located just beside a creek. Tastefully decorated space. Clean rooms, comfy beds, great staff. Good assortment of toiletories. Ample marked parking for every cabin. 15 mins from Denali park entrance. No breakfast included which i think should have been included for the price which is high. The restaurant is good too.

We found the perfect hideaway to use as home base for a few days while exploring Denali National Park on our own. McKinley Creekside Cabins is located about 15 minutes south of the park entrance, right off the highway. A pleasant drive to the park, but away from all the tour bus hotels clustered around the park entrance. The cabins are small but clean and comfortable, with good beds and all the amenities you could need. Our cabin faced the creek, really a small flowing river, and we greatly enjoyed falling asleep while listening to the water. The staff were friendly and attentive even though we were there at the end of the season and I’m sure they were exhausted. What makes it perfect is the excellent restaurant they operate. Visitors to the park will quickly find that quality food options are limited. We wound up eating multiple meals at Mickinley Creekside Cafe and were always pleased. Customers were a blend of cabin guests, locals, and tourists staying at the park entrance, desperate for a good meal and willing to make the short drive. Definitely recommend and we will be returning on our next visit to Denali.

We had a wonderful stay at Creekside Cabins. The cozy riverside location made falling asleep to the sound of flowing water so relaxing. Blackout curtains were a huge plus during Alaska’s summer white nights. The staff was incredibly helpful, giving us great road and hiking tips. Dinner at their on-site restaurant was delicious and fairly priced. Everything about our stay was excellent—highly recommend!

we LOVED our stay at MCC. We had a room right next to the creek and fell asleep (in a very comfortable bed) to the sound of a babbling brook every night. The cabins themselves were located 15-20 minutes from Denali National Park, but it was well worth the distance. The restaurant is fantastic and they make it so easy for you to eat there! Very early breakfast available (in case you want to get to the park early), to-go lunches and dinner open late in case you get back late from your Denali explorations. Also a great gift shops, delicious lattes and mouth watering pastries. Would 100% stay here again if coming back to Denali

We stayed 3 nights mid-August. We had a cabin with queen studio with a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. It didn’t include breakfast. Our cabin was super cute and we had a great view of the creek & mountains. The bathroom was well stocked. There is no tv which we really didn’t need since we were out and about. There was a restaurant on site and the menu items were similar price to other restaurants in the area. It was in a quiet location and only 15 minutes away from Denali National Park. I initially thought that our lodging was expensive but the other lodgings in Denali were expensive. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Stay here! We stayed in the lodge and had a great experience. It’s just enough away from Denali to experience some beautiful peace and quiet, yet close enough where you can go back and forth to Denali as needed. Our second floor room had a spacious balcony with a view of the mountains. The room was spacious for our group of 4. The room was incredibly clean, along with having all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay. The fresh chocolate chip cookies and welcome postcard were a sweet touch too. The onsite cafe is an added bonus with delicious food and drinks and great hours to accommodate schedules!

This is some of the best (objectively) Thai food in Alaska. My wife and I keep a list of our favorite drunken noodles in anchorage and this tops them. If you want good ambience while enjoying your take out, we take our Healy Thai to the 49th state beer garden and enjoy a nice drink with our meal.

We were on a roadtrip in August and we were driving from Denali to Fairbanks. We wanted a quick lunch and we found this food truck on Google Maps with very good reviews. The service was good. We are our lunch in our car and enjoyed the delicious food. There were picnic tables but it was cold outside.

We had the pad Thai that was dry and undercooked noodles. The fried spring rolls were undercooked and doughy no flavor. I had the green curry with chicken that was nice.

Food was alright nothing great but a quick eat right outside of Denali National Park. Service was quick.

Best Thai Food near the Denali National Park Entrance area. We ordered the Chicken Thai Fried Rice, Chicken Drunken Noodles, and the best ever Thai Iced Tea I have had. We did a Spice level of 7/10 and it was simply perfect. Took them about 15 minutes to whip it up in this Take out place. They do have a couple of picnic tables set up as well.

Food is great at an affordable price very near to Denali national park. I would love to go again.

Amazing authentic Thai right near entrance of Denali national park. It was delicious to have hot served after spending entire day at Denali. Take out option would be more convenient as not much outdoor space to have food plus mosquitoes would be there in the evening. Worth trying food. Definitely recommended.

Quick service, pleasant staff. Salmon burger was ok, affordable menu considering the surrounding options.

I got the beef burrito 🌯 ($9) and a BBQ pulled pork sandwich (9$). Both were prepared quickly. The beef burrito was good, but the quality of the ground beef was low. The other ingredients like rice and onions were fresh and good. The barbecue pulled for a sandwich is a decent approximation.

Call ahead if you order online. It’s a Mom & Pop operation so sometimes the cashier is the cook and might not see the order notification. Loaded Potato Wedges were fire! Still steaming when I picked up my food; not stingy with the toppings. I added ground beef and was glad I did. Super friendly crew.

Recommend the loaded potatoes!

Absolutely horrible beef burrito. This thing cost $12 (June 2023) and was the size and quality of your standard convenience store frozen burrito. Not recommended!!

The halibut burger was actually nice, was a surprise tbh. It’s a good option if you are in a hurry.

Did not provide us with our entire order. Where is my salmon burger?

Dinner plans fell through, so I checked subway's hours online. Google and the official subway site said the location closes at 10pm, and with the 45 min drive I would have to make I'd be there by 9pm. I arrived at 9pm to find the door locked, and the sign on the door ALSO said the store was open til 10. Wish I wouldn't have wasted so much time and gas and had just made dinner instead. Don't count on this store to be open when they say they are.

Top notch service. Clean food prep area. Unique cabin feel. Even has a fire place inside with lounge chairs

Food handlers don't use gloves for one. Rude atmosphere in Talkeetna.

Got to be one of the nicer Subways i've been to in Alaska. Neat log cabin feel. Food and service has always been good. Great place to stop when traveling the Parks Highway.

Adorable log cabin building along the highway. Staff were very friendly. Extremely clean. Lots of parking. A very pleasant stop to grab a bite of popular food

it's subway so marginal at best

This particular subway was on a major highway next to a Speedway gas station. The place was small and they we having difficulty fulfilling customer’s orders when our bis stopped and had ~20 plus orders. Additionally their microwave/oven was not working, meant that they were not able to make any warm sandwiches.

Excellent food, we had the pulled pork with coleslaw. Very tender and moist. Very reasonable price as well. Highly recommend!

We kind of stumbled upon this roadside BBQ stand on our way to Denali and it didn’t disappoint! My family tried the pulled pork, ribs, turkey and slaw and all were great. There really isn’t anyplace to sit for more than 2 people on a bench but the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. Thanks for the great lunch!

Stopped by Steve’s Cantwell BBQ food truck on a whim and wow—so glad I did. I ordered the Hot Hog pulled pork sandwich, and it was hands-down one of the best BBQ sandwiches I’ve had in Alaska. The pork was juicy, flavorful, and had just the right kick of heat. What really took it over the top was the homemade coleslaw—perfectly creamy and crunchy, adding a cool, tangy balance to the smoky richness of the pork. The sandwich was piled high (no skimping here), and the bun held up beautifully. Service was friendly and super fast, even though it was clear the food was made with care. You can tell Steve knows what he’s doing behind that smoker. If you’re anywhere near Cantwell, don’t miss this little food truck gem. The Hot Hog is worth the stop—and then some.

I'm not even a fan of BBQ and even I thought the food was delicious. The ribs slide right off the bone. Potato salad is tasty. Huge portions as well, and the man who owns the cart is super nice!

Solid BBQ food truck, not the best BBQ I've ever had but better than it needs to be since it's one of the only food options in the area Mainly a take out place but there is a bench and table to eat at

Amazing hidden gem! Famished and didn’t want to stop in the chaos of Denali was perfect pull in for the RV. Sandwiches were amazing good smoked meats. Highly recommend reasonable prices too.

The best ribs you’ll ever have in your life. I will dream of these ribs on my deathbed and know not even the ones in heaven could compare. It’s worth the drive no matter how far.

Never again. The first time I ate here, I had the Mexican burger and it was huge, delicious and was served with an overfilled box of fries. I was absolutely stoked to try the rest of the menu. So the second time, I had the beef burrito, after being told to not order the pork by the staff. The beef burrito is not as advertised and consisted of broken up old hamburger, white rice, and black beans. No cheese, and skimpy, poorly tasting sauce on the side. So I figured I would at least stick with what was great in the beginning, and went back for a third time to get the great Mexican hamburger. What I got was roughly half the size of my first visit with a side of fries I could fit in my palm. Absolutely never again. Total rip off. Eat at the Thai cart next door. Grizzly Bear cabins would do well to kick this cart off their property.

DON’T FOR THE LOVE OF GOD EAT HERE!!! If I could give it negative stars I would! Ridiculous price for awful food. GROSS IS THE ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE IT. What mexican restaurant serves white rice??? Cheese enchilada with no cheese ? Carne Asada fries with about 10 fries on lettuce with yucky tasteless hamburger meat. Better to starve than to eat there!!! I love going to food trucks and patronizing small businesses but in this case just don’t waste your money.

Taste is not so bad, but price is unbelievable expensive. 4 tortilla costs $9? Forget it. As this resort hire lots on non-native from Russia, China, East Europe, Asia, they offers Thai and Mexican food here. Other restaurant is located in the Village which is more expensive, so there's no choice without transportation.

this is the place where i had the worst food that i have ever had in my life ever. do not go here under any circumstances, even if this is slightly cheaper than the other places.

Excellent place for food in Denali, really worth the price for fresh scrambled egg and bread or tortillas

Found multiple pieces of hair in my breakfast burrito. The only way this restaurant is still in business is because of the highly overpriced items. Sad!

Pretty terrible. Everything was super bland. Skip it if your visiting and craving Mexican food.

This place is kind of dirty and has a small selection of some things that you might need while in the area. The prices are really high for the items but unfortunately that is how all of the small stores are in the wilderness areas of Alaska.

This is a convenient food truck/convenience store along the highway coming to or from Fairbanks. You order inside the store and pick up outside.. The service and the prices are great! They have a simple menu that has some good variety. Yet, the food is lackluster and in need of seasoning.

Our favorite shop in Denali! Picked up some canned cocktails and snacks, as well as late lunch and some gifts to bring home for friends (they have souvenir Ulu knives). Marissa was very helpful and friendly - helped us figure out why we couldn’t track down the Spruce Tip gin we were looking for!

There isn't much open at Glitter Gulch, even the traffic lights have been turned off. Getting take away from the food truck at the liquor store looked to be one of the better options. We had fish tacos and carne asada tacos. We just moved from San Antonio, TX, and the carne asada tacos would have stood up there. Not so much with the fish tacos. Also had a side of rice and beans which were quite good. In all, it was a good choice. I'd avoid the fish tacos, but everything else was quite good.

Their food truck is very good and has some good vegetarian options! We talked to the owner/manager about our dietary restrictions, and she and the cook did a great job in preparing fresh and tasty food for us.

In a town of turist traps, it was a nice oasis to go to a small store that had a little bit of everything. Weather your wanting snacks, grocerys, just add water meals, hygine products, or adult beverages, this is a one stop shop. Its easy to navigate, has much better options then anywhere else in the area and though expensive compared to the lower 48, its cheeper then eating out every night.

Expensive resale of Costco food. Liquor was pricey and food truck in parking lot was expensive for what you got.

For a tourist spot -not bad. We had reindeer hotdogs ( should have stuck tho the hamburger). The facility was absolutely amazing. The regular shack had outdoor seating. There was an overflow lodge with additional indoor seating. There was outdoor seating. They were clean public restrooms, and fire pits. The location and ambience was amazing.

Such a beautiful place with great food, and the best service!

Burger Shack was one of my favorite small stops at my time in Denali. They had amazing service, and even better burgers. Ashay was very friendly when serving food, and Narek was cooking up some great burgers. I definitely recommend trying the McKinley Burger!

Very friendly service staff. Great food and ambiance.

Hamburger was a bit dry and the wait in line was terribly long. The same thing at the Starbucks counter. Not sure if they can't get help or if they are trying to run the place with not enough help

Great staff, young beautiful very intelligent, perfect service. I highly recommend it.

Great village atmosphere here! Good food as well!