Karstens Public House - McKinley Chalet Resort

4.1

392 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Good for groups
Charming
Great for craft beers

Karstens Public House is named after Henry Karsten, the man who helped lead the first expedition of Denali and it is located one mile north of the Denali National Park Entrance at the McKinley Chalet Resort. Karstens is part of Denali Square, which is the heartbeat of the McKinley Chalet Resort. Outdoor dining showcases sweeping views of the surrounding mountains along with indoor dining that provides an inviting and lively atmosphere. Guests will enjoy local craft brews, signature cocktails and authentic Alaska comfort foods like Jalapeno Cornbread, King Crab Fettuccine, Alaska King Crab Roll and the ever popular Caribou burger. Karstens also serves a scrumptious breakfast menu with sweet and savory options that are sure to start your day off right.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Karstens Marketplace - Barista Stand Daily 6:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(800) 544-0970
Website
http://www.westmarkhotels.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
240 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK 99755
Neighborhood
Fairbanks
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Anchorage / Alaska
Good for groups
Anchorage / Alaska
Healthy
Anchorage / Alaska
Hot spot
Anchorage / Alaska
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Karstens Public House at McKinley Chalet Resort offers a picturesque dining experience with "excellent food and a great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "casual, comfort food" and commend the "delicious drinks and great service." While some mention service delays, the "great venue with mountain view" and live music enhance the experience. Reservations recommended.

392 Reviews

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leslie
Orange County
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Chelsea was an excellent server and gave us great recommendations! Fish & chips were excellent, salmon cacio e pepe tasty and brisket was tender. Place was packed but service did not suffer
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Kim
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live entertainment set the mood and the food delicious
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Milton
Anchorage
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The fact that reservations were required for everything was a BIG turnoff. Wanted to just have a cup of coffee and was told I had to go to the bar and not use the dining room unless I chose to have the buffet. There wasn't place a place to go just to relax. And the prices.....wow! Can't see where I would go to the resort again.
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Gary
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great laid back atmosphere with top chef food best halibut in Alaska
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Barry
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good with sizable portions. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and suggested several menu paired items. The Berry Lemonade was outstanding, so refreshing and the Strawberry shortcake for dessert was fantastic with fresh fresh strawberries and fresh cream. It is a large space and if full is rather noisy. With live music you have to speak loud to have a conversation.
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Andrea
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karstens Was a nice store;; from Mckinly chalets. WE got great service food and ambiance. It was nice to get away fro the resort for a bit.(Less crowded)
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Melinda
VIP
Indiana
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The server was not very good with English. It was hard to understand him. Entrees were very good. Caesar salad was huge! Way too big for a starter. Fish and chips were great! Desert was fabulous!
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marc
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was not too good. Salmon was small and dry and the rockfish was too buttery and not great taste. Tomato soup tasted like marinara sauce. Service was so so.
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Randy
Anchorage
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and service, but high priced and with a very limited menu.
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Linda
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Casual dining in a bar and grill atmosphere. We had the fish and chips which was delicious. Server was attentive and gave good advice on selecting a beer to fit my taste. The two musicians that played added a nice touch to the atmosphere. Great voices and perfect song selections. Very popular place so reservations are a good idea.
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FAQs

Karstens Public House - McKinley Chalet Resort is rated 4.1 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for Karstens Public House - McKinley Chalet Resort

240 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK 99755

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fairbanks
Hours of operation
Karstens Marketplace - Barista Stand Daily 6:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.westmarkhotels.com/
Phone number
(800) 544-0970

Karstens Public House - McKinley Chalet Resort

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Popular dishes

Beef Brisket Hash

Brisket Slider

Steak Frites

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What 392 people are saying

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