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Denali Park Salmon Bake Restaurant

238.5 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
907-683-2733
4.0 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Virginia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

I don't know what some people saw but the staff was always running. Ate there twice for dinner and enjoyed it all. For those that don't eat much breakfast, you could order sides reasonably priced. The holdem tournament on Monday nights were fun. After a cruise we learned Alaska food prices were really high but you have no options so... More

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Solihull, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

I can not recommend the food enough - I had the ribs (Full rack!) and my husband had the Halibut and both were absolutely yummy!! They were flexible in the sides we ordered and really friendly and helpful. Good value and friendly staff!! Really really impressed and even went back the following day for lunch! Sandwiches were goos too! Great... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

My family and I had lunch here and were sorely disappointed with our visit. The food was average and the service was lacking. The waitress seemed too busy to take care of us and didn't give us a kids menu, didn't have cups with a lid (to-go cups) and wasn't familiar with the menu. We ordered off the kids menu... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We visited the Salmon Bake 45 minutes before our tour departed and had the best service we have ever had from a waiter anywhere. To the manager of this place do not let Tim leave whatever you do. On getting to the restaurant we advised Tim that we only had 45 minutes and from that moment on Tim made sure... More

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Norman, Oklahoma, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I loved everything about this place- the atmosphere, the food, and the fact that this is where the locals go! That's the best indication in my book for enjoying an authentic experience. I spoke with one of the managers who told me they get many of their ingredients locally- a big plus in my book! I rode the train up... More

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Mountain View, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

This was our favorite restaurant in Alaska by far. We stayed in their cabins up on the hillside for 3 nights and pretty much ate here every day. The food was always excellent quality (mmm, especially the halibut! yum!) but i think the best part was the people. The workers were happy and excited and we met alot of locals... More

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Dublin, Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Their halibut fish and chips is the best and definitely is my favorite. Their service and price also good. We kept going there while we were in Denali.

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Eugene, Oregon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

To begin, the place is a huge advertising sign that reads it has the best EVERYTHING, far from the truth, even the water was dingy. Service took forever, the food was cold and mediocre. I would not recommend this restaurant to someone I disliked.

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

We had breakfast at Salmon Bake three mornings in a row. The sour dough pancakes, waffles and omlettes were excellent. Also, while not inexpensive, we found it to be a very good value for the area it is in. We sat upstairs and had a great view of the mountains. As other reviewers have said, the outside looks like a... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

I read the reviews from other travelers, but was skeptical to go into due to the unusual appearance of the building (looks very run down...). I took others advice and tried the fish tacos. They were great and the atmosphere inside was very fun and energizing.

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