King Salmon - Carta

229 Parks

➤ 229.7 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park And Preserve, AK 99755, USA, United States

Carta • Food • Desserts • Vegetarian • Establishment

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"We waited an hour and 40 minutes before receiving our first dish, and unfortunately, a fight almost broke out while we were dining. The server seemed disinterested in ensuring our satisfaction and made several unkind remarks, which was surprising for a fine dining establishment. To make matters worse, as we were leaving, the server chased my father-in-law out the door to confront him about his perfectly reasonable tip, considering the circumstances. I would recommend avoiding this place if possible."

Prey Eatery

➤ Mile 229 George Parks Highway, Denali National Park And Preserve I-99755, United States, 99729, Denali National Park and Preserve

Carta • Fish • Burgers • American • Breakfast

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"There are not a lot of dinner options around the Denali Park entrance area. I 'm also told that outside the May-September high season window, there are practically none. Prey is located within the Denali Cabins complex and was our captive restaurant, considering that we didn 't have a car and that shuttle option to Glitter Gulch provided limited choices. Gayle and I had dinner here twice and enjoyed the experience both times. The place opens at 5 PM and fills up quickly. The trick is to get in there, and if there 's an open table (regardless of bused status), grab it. The first night was more of a challenge getting a table and overall service (because of short staffing), with our later return from our Denali bus tour being easier on all counts. Gayle gave high marks to the guy who made her gin martini the first night and the woman the 2nd night who was from Madrid NM and probably waited on us a few years before in her job at the Mineshaft Tavern and Cantina. When you 're talking about seasonal work, you never know who you 're going to meet and where they 're from. When you 're out on a long day (off the Train on the first and the backcountry bus on the second), a nice table to relax and your favorite adult beverage almost automatically makes the food taste better and the wait bearable. So 4 stars it is, even though a true Alaska fisherman probably would not have ordered any fish dish like the Alaska Salmon BLT and Halibut fish and chips we ordered and enjoyed on had on evening #2. Evening #1 was tasty too, with Gayle going for the Beast Burger (blend of bison, beef, elk, and wild boar), and me settling for a nice bowl of chili. With a small isolated restaurant with good demand, please be of good cheer when they run out of a menu item. For example on Evening #2, practically the entire Appetizer section was out (e.g., Philly Egg Rolls, Chicken Wings, and Kung Pau Brussel Sprouts). There was plenty else to choose from, but it did throw our salads and appetizers dinner strategy out the window."

Prey

➤ 229 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park And Preserve, AK 99755, USA, United States

Carta • Food • Burgers • American • Establishment

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"The restaurant opens at 5 PM and fills up quickly, so the key is to get there early. If you see an open table, no matter how messy it may seem, grab it! Our first night was a bit challenging due to the high demand and short staffing, but our second visit, after a later return from our Denali bus tour, was much smoother. Gayle particularly praised the bartender who made her gin martini the first night, as well as a waitress on the second night who was from Madrid, NM. It was amusing to think we might have encountered her at the Mineshaft Tavern and Cantina a few years back. In seasonal work, you never know who you might meet or where they hail from. After a long day of exploring—arriving by train the first day and by bus the second—a comfortable table to relax at, along with your favorite drink, can really enhance your dining experience and make waiting more tolerable. So, I’m giving Prey 4 stars, even though a true Alaskan fisherman might not have chosen the fish dishes like the Alaska Salmon BLT or the Halibut fish and chips that we enjoyed on our second evening. On the first night, I opted for a delicious bowl of chili while Gayle tried the Beast Burger, a blend of bison, beef, elk, and wild boar. In a small, popular restaurant, it’s important to stay cheerful when they run out of menu items. For instance, on our second evening, almost the entire appetizer section was out, including Philly Egg Rolls, Chicken Wings, and Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts. Though there were still plenty of options to choose from, it did disrupt our plan of starting with salads and appetizers."

229 Parks

➤ 229.7 Parks Hwy Denali National Park, AK 99755, United States

Carta • Beer • Seafood • American • Desserts

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"Truly amazing food. Right now they are still doing take-out only due to that irritating virus that shall not be named. We had a minute drive back to our hotel, which was actually minutes because I am afraid of driving in the dark with moose potentially lurking about and end up moving at grandma pace. I would never have imagined hot gourmet food could be packed well enough to travel that distance- but they did it! It was pretty much the same quality you would get if you were eating there in person- including both temperature and food presentation. The fancy NYC chefs need a lesson or two from this place. And the food itself was phenomenal. We had the crab cakes which I think are the best I have ever had. The black cod was also to die for. And then their duck and other seafood items were also great. The chef here is extremely talented with both food technique and flavor combinations. We also got a few desserts from their pastry case and those were also amazing. You may end up waiting a little for your take-out order, but I think that is because they are making do with a small staff for a large number of orders and they are not willing to sacrifice on food quality at all- which is great. Trust me when I say it is worth the wait. Of the many nice places I have eaten at all around the world, this one goes right to the top of the list, along with places like Daniel (NYC- which I also love). Which once again supports what I tell people when they ask me what my favorite travel location has been- and I always say both Alaska and France."

Jam Jam's Spot

➤ Parks Hwy, Cantwell, 99729, United States Of America

Carta • Salads • Coffee • Catering • Sandwiches

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"Owner went to Cordon Blu Academy in Orlando Florida, so he is a trained chef and you can tell from the food. Sandwiches were great. We had a burger Swiss and Cuban and we split it. We added a coconut pineapple slaw (yum). No soft drinks just lemonade and tea. Super clean, beautiful building and the energy was nice. Great stop on the way to or from Delani. Highly recommend.Two sandwiches, two iced teas and a slaw appetizer was $47. We are in. They also do take out.Plenty of parking for the RV."