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Drinks - Foraker Restaurant - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna, AK

Foraker Restaurant - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

3.4 (142)
$50 and over
American
23601 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676

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Foraker Restaurant - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

3.4
$50 and over
American
Talkeetna

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
Foraker Restaurant offers an exquisite menu featuring of wild Alaska seafood and game, along with a dash of elegance. It’s the perfect setting for a fine dining experience while taking in panoramic views of Denali and the Alaska Range.

It has all the flare of big city dining without the dress code. Instead, you’ll find amazing Alaska cuisine, top notch service, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy dining in a quiet and intimate atmosphere while taking in unobstructed views of the Three Rivers, Denali and the Alaska Range.

Our culinary creations have been featured on the Food Network, and we are honored to have received Wine Spectator's “Award of Excellence” every year for the past decade.

Additional information

  • Area
    Talkeetna
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Foraker Restaurant - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

3.4

3.4
(142)
  • 3.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 2.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Great for scenic views

  • Anchorage

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Foraker Restaurant at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge offers a unique dining experience with "spectacular views" and some "delicious" dishes. While service by staff like Maria and Tammy is "exceptional," the menu can be inconsistent, with some items not meeting expectations. The setting is ideal for a special occasion.
142 Reviews
  1. george

    Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent, featured wine was marginal - Sergo Alightere was marginal with little flavor, no legs and no finish, Scala Garganega Chardonnay while drinkable lacked flavor and finish, La Volte flavor was poor and did not meet any expectations for the quality wines that were promised at the dinner, the Zenato Amarone Classico was very good. Portions were small. Food - crab cake was over breaded and crusty (hard even to cut into with a knife, perhaps held too long before being served, Tomato salad was good, Trout was very ggod although my wife was offended by the skin on serving, Elk Ravioli may have been raviola, but could not find the elk (very disappointing) Bison was very good

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  2. Tom

    Jackson Hole / Wyoming5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed in this restaurant. End of season half menu, bad coffee full of grinds

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  3. Jacqui

    Anchorage / Alaska1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very disappointing. Came out not as described on the menu, the difference wasn’t significant but surprising given the caliber of restaurant. Also they were out of quite a few items on the menu. They said it was because they were closing for the season in a few days, but was disappointing because two of the items that were out we were looking forward to having.

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  4. Tami Gold

    Denver / Colorado14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrible food for an extremely high price. No flavor.

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  5. Stacy

    Central Texas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our worn wooden table was set with everyday flatware wrapped in a napkin and no other adornment. No table cloth or flowers or candles. We paid $89 each. 1st course was exceptional, main course was good, but nothing exceptional. My bland fish was served on beans and corn. My husband’s steak was tender and juicy. The Baked Alaska was good, but the chocolate tart with ganache was not completely thawed. I had a $40 wine pairing of three 3 oz servings which were unimpressive and overpriced. If you go, skip the fish, skip the chocolate tart and the wine pairing. Overall, disappointing for the money we spent.

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  6. Barry Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food presentation was fantastic for all courses. We each ordered different things except dessert (creme brulee). My wife’s Bisque was wonderful. My scallops dish, while tender, was ok to good. Her Black Cod was cooked right and moist throughout. My Elk Medallions were very tender and tasteful - but were not the medium rare ordered and expected. Also the $15 up charge (why that much more than a Rib Eye??) was odd. Wine list had good choices, even by the glass. The overwhelming best part was the service provided by Tammy. This lady is an exceptional server. Her attitude and willingness to do anything to please/help her guests was second to none.

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  7. Sue Gold

    Denver / Colorado23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We knew this meal would be pricey, but it was a night worth splurging on! Our server, Maria, made every effort to ensure every detail was perfect. The pre-fixe menu option worked well for us and we thoroughly enjoyed every course. The view was great and we were even treated to a double rainbow and glimpse of Denali after the rain passed. Highly recommend!

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  8. Damien

    Anchorage / Alaska14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Prompt and courteous service. Nice wine selection. Food was not great and not particularly hot when served. Oysters were quite good however.

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  9. Michele

    Little Rock5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is as fresh as it comes! It was awesome! So laid back.

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  10. Joe Gold

    Iowa14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was alright, for fine dining I wouldn’t put it up there but it was good. The crab seemed a bit overpriced

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Additional information

  • Area
    Talkeetna
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Foraker Restaurant delivers a fine‑dining, quiet and intimate atmosphere with elegant plating and sweeping mountain views, many guests praise the polished service and the view from the large windows and deck.

Yes, Foraker serves a set-price, multi-course prix-fixe dinner (a four-course menu commonly cited at $90), with optional add-ons like king crab legs and available wine pairings.

Casual dress is the guide, relaxed attire is appropriate, reflecting the restaurant’s note that it offers big‑city flair without a formal dress code.

At Foraker Restaurant, Saturday evenings tend to be quieter for a relaxed dinner, while special occasions like the Mother's Day brunch have drawn enthusiastic praise.

The Baked Alaska is a recurring favorite at Foraker, it appears on the current menu and multiple guests call it a must-try.

Yes, Foraker features an award-winning wine list and cocktails; guests frequently mention enjoying wine and cocktails with their meals.

Yes, the restaurant offers a kids menu, making it a welcoming choice for families dining at the lodge.

Yes, Foraker’s back deck/outdoor dining is a popular spot, and guests often mention dining on the deck to enjoy sweeping views of Denali and the Alaska Range.

Yes, Foraker Restaurant's quiet, intimate dining room, panoramic Denali views and award-winning wine list make it well suited to a special evening, and guests often praise the wine pairings.

You can dine in the main indoor dining room with large windows, or enjoy the outdoor deck/patio for unobstructed views of Denali and the Alaska Range.

Guests often describe portions as generous, reviewers specifically call the ribeye and other mains large or plentiful.

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Foraker Restaurant - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

3.4
$50 and over
American
Talkeetna

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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