Prey Eatery - Piatti

229 Parks

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

Piatti • 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

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

Piatti • 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

Piatti • 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

Piatti • 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."

The Overlook

➤ Parks Hwy, Cantwell, United States

Piatti • Soup • American • Ice Cream • Chocolate

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"My son and I were at the Overlook Restaurant last night. We arrived about an hour before closing and without reservations. The staff was courteous and we could get a nice window seat. Our server, Josh, was very attentive and easy to converse. He made some recommendations because I didn't know what I wanted to order. For our ducks my son ordered the Alaskan salmon, and I ordered the Curry Alaskan Halibut. Although we ordered our own entrées, we also tried to eat each other. The salmon court was good and there was enough to satisfy, but after my son there was not much food that was not intended for hungry people. I really enjoyed my curry salami court. For me there was more than enough food and the taste was very good. The halibut was good, even without the curry that was under the halibut (with the forbidden rice, carrots and spinach). The carrots in the two dishes were made exactly soft enough, not muddy or undercooked. The curry had mixed some spices (which I liked) and the flavors well together. For Dessert we shared a Baked Alaska that flicks them at the table. That was good. Her Baked Alaska is a chocolate brownie covered with moose tracks ice in a roasted Meringue. After our server (Josh) burned the Meringue, he poured a Heidelsirup over it. Yum!"