Modern New American eatery & oyster bar presenting refined seafood plates, craft beer & wine.
Linh Nguyen
Had a lovely dinner here with good service. A bit overpriced for its quality, which is expected of Seward. The oysters and spot shrimps were super fresh and delicious. The cream cheese ice cream was good as well. The (free) amuse bouche was very underwhelming. Not a fan of the shrimp n grits—shrimps and sauce were great, but the combination of grits and nuts did not work for me. Also tried the strawberry nojito, which will be a skip for me. If I go again, I’d order exclusively from the appetizers/seafood list and the fresh sheet
Note that this place is extremely popular and does not take reservations. Tried to go right when they open and leave your name on the waitlist
… moreRufina Eldarkhanova
This place is the top restaurant in Alaska! The menu is so balanced, tasty and not heavy for your stomach. You can see that the chef spend time to build the menu, spend time on every dish presentation.
It has interesting positions, and my top is fish (both types), oysters and the deserts.
This is the first place, where I got back twice during the trip.
I think they are always fully occupied and there is no option to reserve a table in advance. I would highly recommend to come 10-15 minutes before they are opening and you will have a high chance to get a table without a wait
… moreMoonyoung Lee
Well worth the price and wait time. About $40 per person and 30 minute wait time. Their dishes are packed with seafood. Every single menu we ordered had so much seafood that it was so flavorful and protein rich. The salmon dip is a must-try, where the salmon dip and the cucumber combination is extraordinary.
… moreDesi Epicurean
Best restaurant in Seward by far. Enjoyed every dish we had. Went back for two nights!
High quality ingredients, good preparation, unique and interesting recipes.
Our server, Brandon, was friendly, efficient and attentive -couldn’t ask for better service.
Nice contemporary space with a classy, relaxed vibe. A much-needed reprieve from the old-timey diner/grungy woodsy vibe at other restaurants in town.
Prices are in line with other sit-down restaurants in town, but with much better food and ambience.
Note that they don’t do online/advance reservations. That has its downsides, but it does allow for a much wider range of people to try their cooking. So factor in wait times if you don’t arrive by 5/5:30 PM. Their system for walk-up reservations was very efficient; you could track how many parties were ahead of you.
Highly, highly recommend!
… moreCold Leng
This was our favorite meal during our Alaska trip. The oysters were very fresh and naturally sweet, and the seafood dishes were all well-prepared. They have a fresh catch menu. The halibut we had was also nicely cooked and paired with sauces/other ingredients that were more thoughtful than other places. Overall, a very good dining experience and much better than some of the popular spots we tried in Anchorage like Glacier Brewhouse and Kincaid Grill.
… moreNicholas Parker
Fantastic Dining Experience at The Cookery
Probably the best and most elegant food we’ve had so far between Anchorage and Seward. The flavors were delicate and well-balanced — no greasy, overcooked dishes here. The carrot soup was rich and delicious, and the halibut was perfectly cooked. Great atmosphere and genuinely friendly service made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend.
… morePrashant Batra
We just finished our dinner at The Cookery, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Good food, excellent service and an overall great vibe! Our server was very warm and patient, while being very prompt with our food. Dishes were well put together and paired well with our drinks. We definitely recommend this place, as a great way to end a beautiful day in Seward, and further adding to your memories.
… moreZach Cohen
Exceptional food, atmosphere and hospitality. We stayed a few days in Seward and went here twice for dinner! The mushroom toast is truly a standout-the freshness of the varieties used are perfectly complimented with the garlic aioli and pickled daikon. Which is all sumptuously piled high on the in-house multigrain sourdough TOAST. This is the toast of the town! The salmon special was great, as was the fried chicken and summer harvest salad-the Moroccan stew was also tastier than the halibut chowder. The halibut and artichoke dip was good. The carrot cake parfait was rather too sweet but the cream cheese ice cream was enjoyable! Zesty fresh oysters, best I’ve ever had, are a must try. I’m counting down the hours until I can visit again…this is my life now post mushroom-toast and I’m so grateful.
… moreBrandy Pavelka
The halibut dip and soup de jour were absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend The Cookery for a wonderfully tasty dinner experience. We could peek into the kitchen from our table and you could see the passion in the chef’s preparation of everything.
… moreTom B
We spent four nights in Seward and, by far, The Cookery was the best restaurant we visited. If you’re looking for the freshest seafood Steward has to offer, cooked perfectly, then this place is a must. We started with the shrimp cocktail and the seafood chowder. For our main course, we opted for the fish of the day, which was salmon, of course. To cleanse our palates, we ended the meal with a shared dessert of Chocolate Coconut Sorbet.
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